Now it just stresses me out. I start thinking weeks in advance, "what to be. what to be?!?!" Of course I don't start actually doing anything until about four hours before I'm supposed to be at a party. Although this year I did put some thought into my costume ahead of time, and even tried to start piecing it together about two weeks before. I found the perfect wig at about ten different websites - all of whom were sold out. So either Elvira is making a comeback in a serious way (stranger things have happened I suppose), or EVERYONE else had the brilliant idea of dressing up as the hot mess that is Amy Winehouse.
Uh oh. Perhaps my ingenious idea was not as ingenious as first thought. I mean, when you really think about it, its not particularly creative. Its pretty much stealing her costume idea (lets all pretend she doesn't really dress like that and everyday is Halloween in her messed up world). Is this the lamest idea coming from someone who considers herself a creative person? Ugh. Now I'm as depressed as Amy Winehouse. I need wine.
But not giving up (or maybe just too lazy to think of something else. ya probably that.), I decided to run with the idea, and ended up combing two wigs from Halloweens past (shout out to Amii for the help). In fact, most of the costume was recycled goods (I'm even green on Halloween! Hey that rhymed!) The only real purchase was the fake tattoos, which were actually pretty cool. I've always wanted an excuse to have boobies on my arms.
The tank top, bra, mini skirt and platform shoes were all mine. I'm a whore. :(
So ladies and gentlemen, without further ado (thats a weird word)... I give you... Amy Winehouse!
(or "The Asian Amy Winehouse" as my whitey white white husband so nicely referred to me)
So there it is. Me and eight thousand other Amy Winehouses.
Oh, did I mention someone at the party thought I was Cher? Why is that the most hilarious thing EVER?
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OCTOBER 2008 UPDATE: I've had thousands of hits to this post in the last few weeks, as I'm sure Amy Winehouse will be a popular costume choice again this year. I've also had a lot of people emailing me asking how I put my costume together, so I wrote a new post with all the deets. Good luck and Happy Halloween!
10 comments:
Hahahahaha!!! Who the hell said you look like Cher? Oh that's funny shit! You look awesome! "Little Asian Amy" You did a great job!
XOXO...Amii
You look GREAT! Like a prettier, healthier Amy Winehouse. New&Improved version :)
Love it!! Great job!! What about the scabs and missing tooth? I wish I could have enjoyed your Amy Winehouse in person.
Where did you get the hair from?
It was two separate wigs put together. I had one black wig with bangs that was the main wig I put on my head. Then I had another black wig with no bangs that I stuffed with styrofoam balls and then bobby pinned to the top of the other wig (it helps to have someone wearing it while you place and pin it). Then it was just a matter of wrapping all the loose hair from the top wig around and pinning in place. Viola!
It's so funny that someone thought you were Cher because last year I was Cher, and this year I'm revamping the wig to be Amy. Lovely Lovely :)
where did u get the tats from?
You know, I can't remember where I got them. Try doing a search for "pin-up girl tattoos" and/or "sailor tattoos". Hope that helps!
oh man! i thought amy winehouse was gonna be such an original idea too...
except i procrastinated and didn't get any fake tattoos. yours are legit though, i'll have to look for them next year!! XD
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