If you follow me on Instagram you may well have seen what I wore on New Year's Eve - I decided to go Japanese anime this year! Whilst I am a big fancy dress fan, I haven't been to a fancy dress party since I started the blog, so it had to be something I thought you guys would like ;)
The idea simply came about because I was ordering a few bits from ASOS and for some reason decided to browse the wig section (I think I was thinking about the gorgeous bloggers Aminta and Frassy who are both wig fans) - I just added the pink ombre wig to the basket on a whim. I didn't have any intention of keeping it, I just wanted to try it on for fun... but I absolutely LOVED it. Then I found out my mum was hosting an impromptu fancy dress party for New Year - and an outfit instantly sprang to mind.
Apart from the wig and stockings (ordered off eBay), everything was stuff I had anyway. The dress has been seen on the blog here and here (although I tacked the hem up a bit to shorten it), and my mum had some tartan fabric which I cut into a strip to make the bow. My make up - mimicking the huge eyes of anime characters - was my best effort copied off "living" anime girl Anastasiya Shpagina - if you haven't seen this girl yet you should check her out. All at once beautiful but reeeeeally creepy.
I now just have to think of some way of incorporating this wig into my everyday attire...!
Wig: ASOS*, Dress: Karen Millen (old), Shirt: Unknown, Tights: eBay, Heels: Next, Neck tie: DIY from a scrap of fabric, Nails: Nails Inc Bling It On Feathers*
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I absolutely adored this when I saw it in Instagram and I still do..this is awesome..the pink wig is funky but totally suits your face..I bet Mr. Summers,liked it (wink, wink)
ReplyDeleteSheree xxx
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Heehee it is a bit kinky, isn't it Sheree??!!! Thanks hun xo
DeleteFabulous, catherine, yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
ReplyDeleteSo lucky to have found you in the bloggesphere.
A wonderful 2013!!!
And likewise about finding you too, Sacramento... thank you :)))
DeleteWhoa!! You look so absolutely cool, lady! LOL! Kawaii-neh? I bet if you wear this wig out everyday, you'll definitely not get any less attention. I dare you to wear this wig with a skinny denim and shirt to do your grocery! LOL!!
ReplyDeleteWishing you a Happy Year 2013 and lets have a fantabulous year!
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Yen I've been wondering whether I can get away with wearing the wig to the supermarket!!!!!! Thanks sweetie so much xo
DeleteI love!
ReplyDeleteI went to a fancy dress too....mine was circus themed. Lots of fun.
Oooh I'd love to see those pics Kristina - and what a great theme (circus)! Thank you x
DeleteAh I love this fancy dress outfit! I thought it was so cool when I first seen it on Instagram but you can really see every detail here! :)
ReplyDeleteWishing you a happy and healthy new year,
Daniella xox
Oh Daniella thank you hun... I wish the same to you too!! C x
DeleteLOVE IT! You look amazing with pink hair!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun outfit! When I hear the term 'fancy dress', I think of evening gowns and diamonds. This fancy dress is soooo much more interesting. I for one, would be so tempted to wear that wig out for everyday...
ReplyDeleteSue xo
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Maybe the term "fancy dress" is only a British expression then, Sue... though I can't think how else to describe it?!! Thank you sweetie - and yes I am extremely tempted to wear it out!! C x
DeleteWow, I really love this. It is so cool. I love that adorable blue dress and that bright pink hair is awesome.
ReplyDeletewhat a fun look!! love the wig ;)
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!
Chioma
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Wow girl!! You go!! xoxo Lynn
ReplyDeleteAdorable! And so fun. I think it's great you have a mom who likes to throw parties.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to seeing what else you do with that wig!
xo, A
I loved seeing this fun look come together via Instagram. I can tell you were having a great time with it! ~Sarah
ReplyDeleteAhhh you were stalking me there, Sarah!! ;)) Thanks hun xo
DeleteYou did a great job on this costume
ReplyDeleteI have to tell you that son2 and I were super impressed by the Instagram pic you posted of the man in the bowler!
We loved that costume
Brett
Ah I will tell Mr Summers! Thank you Brett! x
DeleteI love your blog, I love your outfits, I am a follower of your proposals, but ... I do not like it. :( I hope the next. :)
ReplyDeleteThat's a shame, Josep-Maria... though fancy dress isn't really about "liking" an outfit - it's about being creative?! Never mind!
DeleteI think it is fantastic. You are a true creator. You could have passed me at the party (as if I was there... duh)and I would not have recognised you.
ReplyDeleteThe odd thing is, although it is fancy dress and you are truly that Japanese anime caracter, you still look stunningly beautiful.
I do love what you are doing. And I love fancy dressing. Unfortunately have not dressed up for so so many years.
Aww thank you so much, Greetje! The fact that you wouldn't have recognised me means the outfit worked! C x
DeleteWhat a GREAT costume! And I don't blame you for putting that wig in your basket at Asos on a whim - now I'm tempted to do the same thing :)
ReplyDeleteHaha I know you;re like me in that way, Stacey! Thanks hun x
DeleteThis is adorable! You even have the poses down!
ReplyDelete-Minda
PLEASE dye your hair this colour. For life!!!!
ReplyDeleteL xx
HOW FUN?!
ReplyDeleteYou really pulled this off. The dress and all the details are perfect. I've never heard of a costumed New Year's Eve party before. What a great idea!
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Suzanne