I mean, how long have kids been going as Tinkerbell for Halloween? Forever, right? I was 4 years old here and it took about an hour on the phone last night with my mom to figure that out. I knew it though. I remembered. Because I think the same year, she went as a man and I was furious that she was leaving the house with a mustache on. “Why would you do that to yourself?” I asked her.
Mom made this costume out of green polyester and the wings were cardboard and that sash in the middle was holding them on. I wish I had the other photo my mom has where I am standing straight because you can see the bottom of the little dress better. You can barely see them but she made little green booties to wear over my shoes. …and look at that bun she gave me! That was all my hair and I remember it being a HUGE bun …but I was a tiny kid and I’ve always had ton of hair. I loved this costume! The Tinkerbell costumes of today don’t even compare {though the wings are far more sophisticated now ;}
My mom also made me a Cinderella costume the same year which I wore out trick-or-treating and maybe to school? I can’t remember but what I do remember to this day was that I had to wear a sweater underneath my pretty pink Cinderella dress because it was too cold out not to. And a sweater with a print on it to boot! I was pissed. It ruined the whole costume!
Clearly, I felt like an asshole
Hope2morrow
Love the pictures! Love the hair! Love the costumes.
elleabelle
You were just as cute back then!
Rachel
wow girl…you were always beautiful and sophisticated!!! Love your style then and now!
Your mom did a great job not only on the costume but your hair!
peterdewolf
clearly, I felt like an asshole
That cracked me the hell up.
Franco
you are too DAYUM cute!
you right tinkerbell had been around since forever and even more now with the whole disney fairy fanchise.
and I hear you about sweaters the kill costumes!!!
Megan
So funny that you had to wear a sweater underneath… “clearly I felt like an asshole” I think I almost fell out of my chair with that one. I LOVE LOVE LOVE the tinkerbell costume, you were so cute!! Your hair is amazing. I can’t believe you had such great hair at and still have it today!!
~alison
You are so cute as Tinkerbell…and hilarious pic of in the Cinderella costume!
Rachel@oneprettything.com
You freaking ROCKED that Tink costume. Love it.
...love Maegan
These comments are cracking me up!!!! so funny ….
When I was on the phone with my mom last night she told me that I LOVED costumes and getting dressed up….which made it easier for her around Halloween time. I think Tinkerbell was for a party and Cinderella was because it was cold. She did say that once I put on that costume, I became the character. My brother, on the other hand, HATED costumes. Every year it was a struggle and he changed his mind on what he wanted to be up until the last minute. His favorite was Rambo though…Mom made him some fake muscles out of a silk nude blouse…it was hilarious and he LOVED IT.
Miss Anne
“Clearly I felt like an asshole”
that line made my entire day, and also was almost the cause of coffee being spit out of my mouth laughing.
Ha!
You’re adorable. And amazing hair at 4 and now? How do you rate?
merc3069
LOVE the Tink costume!
Mama Dawg
I love it! And your face in the Cinderella costume totally shows how you really feel!
Aubrey
Those are some great costumes! I would love to see the Rambo pictures if you can get your hands on ’em. LOL
Design Gal
I have to say, I loved this post! Because when I saw the pic of you in the princess outfit with the sweater underneath, I about died! I had the same experience and wanted to kill my mom. Seriously, what kind of princess wears a sweater under her dress? Lol!
Oh, I found your blog through Ashley over at clever blog name here 🙂
Leigh
OMG Maegan how cute are you!!! Love it, you actually remind me of one of my daughters friends, adorable..
Mrs. Priss
AH! You were a little doll! Sooo cute with that bun, I love it.
My mom made me wear long sleeves under one of my costumes (I think it was the Movie Star in 4th grade… apparently the pink feather boa wasn’t enough to keep me warm. Still bitter.)
The last line is the best! hahahah
Tiffany
i love your costume, your hair, your adorable little face!
so with you on the sweater thing. I was strawberry shortcake one year, you know with those awful plastic masks that actually hurt when wearing them? My mom made me wear a big puffy jacket underneath the costume. It was the worst!
Mademoiselle Frou-Frou
i remember those days! i had a princess outfit probably the same year you did…i always hated that it was too chilly to wear without a sweater or jacket…it ruined the look. 😉
xox
Holly
“clearly, I felt like an asshole”
dude, you crack my shit up
Maki
Look at you, cute little miss thing!!! So adoreable!! I can’t stand it!
I love handmade costume because there is only one in the world and it’s made with love. It says so much about your mom…
dmb5_libra
TOO CUTE!
STEFANIE
haha you look SO cute in these pics ^-^
Mrs. S
So cute!
I feel your sweater pain. My mom always made me wear a sweater or coat OVER my costume so no one knew what I was.
Lauren K
So very cute! I’m still wracking my brain for an idea this year.
hautepocket
Dude. Seriously? I literally gasped at the adorableness of the Tinkerbell photos. You’ve just confirmed that you’ve always been ridiculously good-looking. And now…I hate you. :p
Nikki
LOVE IT! That Tinkerbelle costume is adorable
The Stiletto Effect
really, really cute!
btw, you look like kate moss in that picture above your email address
faith
OMG, cutest Tinkerbell EVER. i love it!
Wep
There is nothing in the world worse than having to wear a sweatshirt under a costume no matter what the age. I have this FABULOUS wonder woman costume and I will freeze my ass off when I wear it if I have to.
Kaitlyn's Momma
Wow! Kudos to your mom for making such AWESOME costumes!! I especially love the homemade Tinkerbell costume! My daughter is going to be Tink this year, but your mom puts me to shame- I bought her costume!
Bayjb
Those pictures are absolutely adorable. I love your little pink dress 🙂
J. Leigh Designz
LOL! Clearly! I think the Tink pics are great! I live in MA so I hate the costumes that aren’t made for things underneath them. Old navy is our friend since they have thick fleece costumes!
jess gonacha
oh my goodness, those are the cutest photos ever!!
Joanna Goddard
OMG YOU ARE SO CUTE, I CAN’T BELIEVE IT!!!
Jenni Jiggety
How cute are YOU?
I’m in MA so we often had to wear a coat over ours. Laaaaame!
Chris
Great costumes! I remember being the same way. I woould get so pissed when I had to wear a coat over my costume (yes, a COAT here in Illinois!). It was rare when it was warm enough not to 🙁
dolcechic
Loving the costumes! You’re so lucky to have such a talented mom to make these for you! I wouldn’t have noticed the long sleeves had you not said anything….you don’t look like an asshole either lol!
A Print A Day
oh my gosh, you’re so so so cute 🙂
Mrs.D
What a CUTE little girl you were!!! Not fair! Love the costumes, and I felt the same way about having to wear something that compromises the integrity of the costume.
Steph Corwin
That first picture!! Just adorable!!
Vain and Vapid
OMG, those photos are so cute! I love that your Mom went through all that trouble to make you these costumes and not just buying something per-made.
Sarah, Goon Squad Sarah
My daughter is 4 and she is going to be Tinkerbell this Halloween. I guess some things never change.
Nanny Pants is on the loose
are you kidding me right now????!!! you must be the fuckin cutest little girl on the face of the planet. you are like jon benet ramspy and shit. ahahahahaaaa. minus the murdering of course. thank God for that.
love you.
kell
Iheartfashion
I was Tinkerbell too!
AndreaLeigh
Hey, I’m visiting from SITS. I think you look adorable. Old school costumes are the best! I’m 29 and we didn’t have this store bought crap back then! My mom was forced to be creative.
Michaela
HI – I came from SITS – You looked sooo cute!! I loved the look on your Cinderella face!!
Happy Halloween
TMI
Hands down – best tinkerbell costume i’ve seen!
Jocelyn
OMG I WISH I COULD BE TINK!!!!!!!!
graceful nichole
LOLOLOLOL I love that you show all over your face how you felt like an asshole!!!
My mom always made our costumes too and I remember hating my mom one year for making me be Cousin It for Halloween. It was a full furry ensemble, hot as hell and I couldn’t even buckle my damn seatbelt it was so huge. P.S. We live in South Florida. It was hot. I think she hated me.
Wendy
The asshole comment was awesome. Love your blog!