How to Dress up Like Marilyn Monroe

California Costumes Women's  Marilyn Costume

Marilyn Monroe is one of the biggest style icons of all time, with a distinctive, classic look that is simply amazing. That is what makes it an especially cool costume for any celebrity themed party, as well as for Halloween. If you are looking for the best Marilyn Monroe costume for your even, then be sure to read on...

California Costumes Marilyn
Monroe Diamonds Costume

First of all, featured above, is one of Marilyn Monroe's most famous looks, the beautiful white halterneck dress with the flowing skirt that catches the breeze (and wayward gusts of air from the ground!). You can get the look with the lovely replica dress above, and you can also get a matching wig for it here.

Alternative, another simply iconic Marilyn Monroe look is the beautiful pink dress with oversized back bow which she wore in the movie scene for the song 'Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend'. This costume comes with the whole set: the gorgeous pink dress, the matching belt and oversize bow, and the pink opera gloves. You can get a replica of the jewellery she wore with the dress here, and the wig I recommended above would look amazing with this costume dress too!

So there you go, two of my personal favorite Marilyn Monroe costumes and accessories. If you are still on the hunt for a perfect Halloween or fancy dress party costume, be sure to check out the rest of my blog where you'll find loads more fun costume ideas for women for all occasions.

How to Cosplay as Yuna from Final Fantasy X

Final Fantasy X Cosplay Costume Yuna Summon Set

I've been crazy about the Final Fantasy series ever since I played Final Fantasy 8 on the PS2 at the age of seven, and I've played all of them since. Definitely in my top ten is the beautiful and character driven game of Final Fantasy X, especially given its wonderful, demure but emotionally powerful protagonist, Yuna. This post goes out to all you Final Fantasy 10 lovers who want to dress up as the summoner! If you are shopping from the UK or EU, go here for Yuna costumes.

Cosplay Final Fantasy X-2
Yuna Halloween Costume

First of all, featured at the top of this post if an absolutely stunning replica of Yuna's summoner costume from Final Fantasy 10. The colors and the detail on this costume is absolutely spot on, and the designer can make it to your measurements, so it is sure to fit really well.

I admit to having a bit of a soft spot for Final Fantasy X-2, even if it was a bit of a...radical departure from the tone of the original game. It was fun and bubbly at least, and that really shines through in the new costume Yuna got for that game, which I also love. If you want to dress up as post-Yevon Yuna, check out the amazing costume on the right.

Final Fantasy X Blue Stone Necklace

Once you have the costume, you still aren't done! Yuna has a lot of very iconic jewelry that she wears, so it's definitely worth picking up some replicas if you want to be faithful to the source material. Most of them aren't too expensive, which is great. 

A replica if Yuna's bell necklace from the first game can be found here, her beautiful lotus flower ring can be bought here, and her pearl bracelet can be picked up here. Her earring can be found here.

If you want to treat yourself to a really special piece, why not take a look at the amazing replica of the blue crystal necklace that Tidus gifted Yuna in Final Fantasy 10? It's featured on the left.

FINAL FANTASY X Cosplay Props Yuna Yuna 2th double guns

Now it's time to finish off the look. If you have short brown hair, just wear it with a parting down the middle, and if you don't, be sure to pick up the cute wig on the right. Add some cute accessories and props to the costume if you have a little budget left to spare. A costume based on the first game should include Yuna's Summoner's staff (which you can find here), while a costume based on the sequel could use some cute hand pistols like the amazing replica ones above.

Japan Final Fantasy Yuna Cosplay Wig

So there you have it! My guide to creating the perfect Yuna costume. It's as easy peasy as that! I hope you found some ideas that are perfect for you and have a great time cosplaying as your favorite Final Fantasy character. If you liked this post and want to see more great cosplay ideas, you should check out the rest of my blog for even more wonderful costumes for women in all sorts of styles. I'm sure you'll find some good ones!

In particular, if you are really into Final Fantasy, I've made a number of other guides for cosplaying as various characters across the series, which you can find here. Have fun!

How to Dress up as Columbia (The Rocky Horror Picture Show)

Forum The Rocky Horror Picture Show Columbia Costume
(Available in the UK and EU here)

The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Columbia Wig

How do you do I - see you've found my - humble, costume bloooooog. Ahem. So yeah, it suddenly hit me that I don't have any posts on dressing up on the characters from my favorite movie of all time (tied with the Princess Bride), The Rocky Horror Picture Show. This is especially egregious given that I dress up as Columbia pretty much every time the movie is show at my local student theater, so lets get that fixed now. 

The costume above is the one I own, and its just lovely. It comes with everything you see in the picture aside from the wig, which you can pick up separately on the right if you don't have short hair. The hat that comes with it is a little floppy though, so I recommend picking up this one to replace it. 

Finally, check out the tutorial below to learn how to get the Columbia makeup look down perfectly. Its really cool! Oh, and also be sure to check out my post on cosplaying as Magenta from the movie too. Have fun!

Top Five Most Colorful Costume Wigs for Women

California Costumes Women's Kaleidoscope Wig

Wigs are a fun accessory to go with any costume, and save you a lot of trouble doing your hair. This is especially true if your look needs some really wild and out-there colors. I thought that just for fun I'd show you my personal favorites extravagant multi-color wigs that I have come across in my travels, great for anyone dressing up for a rave or a particularly colorful costume.  

Leg Avenue Costumes Pop
Rainbow Bang Bob Wig
Neon Pink

Leg Avenue Rainbow
Unicorn Wig

Leg Avenue Rainbow Rocker
Wig, Multi-Color

My top favorite in the Kaleidoscope Wig - its got a very cute emo cut that looks really cute. Post which one is your favorite in the comments! If you want some cool costume ideas to go with your new hair, be sure to check out the rest of my blog for all the sweetest costume ideas and accessories for women on the net!

Rainbow Mohawk Wig