Avoiding the Rack

I think it's safe to say that child beauty pageants as well as child obesity are both commonly considered odd, cruel, and very modern American forms of child abuse. However the combination of those two things feels so right when Honey Boo Boo is involved! There are many beauty queens on television and probably even more child beauty queens at that. However, none of them are as famous or as big and brassy as Honey Boo Boo. But what I love most about Honey Boo Boo, especially for a costume, is that she always has a specific look to her. You can't think of a little girl in that frilly mess of a pink dress without thinking of none other than Honey Boo Boo and, as her mother has demonstrated, the look works just as well for adults! She's become so iconic that even the thought of child obesity or child beauty queens will just bring her image up in my head. The look is overall so powerful that I don't doubt that the image of this costume will stick with people even...

Political costumes can seem lame for those who just don't have a need or want to follow the circus that is American politics sometimes. However, what isn't lame is a Clint Eastwood costume aka the badass cowboy of Hollywood lore. Known for his notable roles in films such as Dirty Harry , The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly , Unforgiven , and A Fistful of Dollars ... just to name a few. The problem with this is that none of these movies are particularly relevant to 2012. However a chair will fix any Clint Eastwood costume this year! While Clint Eastwood shines in all the acting roles he's been in, thanks to his speech at the Republican National Convention, his claim to fame this year is now tied to this chair. Here is the speech in full so you can view it in all its glory (and see what all the fuss is about): It doesn't matter if you're dressing up as a cowboy, boxing coach, or a Hmong food loving cranky neighbor. Adding a chair to your costume will take ...

There are a surprisingly low number of movies this year that have been able to produce iconic looks for their characters. Sure Looper and Magic Mike may have been some of the more stand out films this year but do you really remember what they were wearing (or not wearing in the case of Magic Mike) as opposed to films like Black Swan and Drive  that came out last year? We may not remember the plot of Drive in the future but we'll never stop associating that movie with that iconic scorpion jacket. Natalie Portman gave an unforgettable performance in Black Swan however, her make up and costume will give you chills to remember for decades. It's unfortunate I can't get that feeling from any movies that have been out this year! The movie that comes the closest to a memorable wardrobe is none other than Wes Anderson's Moonrise Kingdom. Anderson is a man that always gives his characters a very unique iconic look and Moonrise Kingdom is no exception. You still see pe...

One of my favorite photos on the internet just came out this year and it's of these three women in this beautiful ocean scene being unfortunately photobombed by a stingray. I don't know what I like about this photo better, the Sting ray's expression or the expression of of horror on these women's faces at the possibility of being near the very creature that ended Steve Irwin's life. This costume needs no explanation. If you're looking for an easy last minute costume then look no further! Costumes don't get easier than this and you'll literally be the predator of the party when you unsuspectedly photobomb ALL the photos! Who this costume is for: Anyone who wants to hug some ladies all night Definitely for the photogenic (but also a good chance for the camera shy to come out of their shells) Stingray lovers everywhere! What you'll need: A point grey and slimy tail A triangular shaped body (with a cut out for your face) Shocking an...

I'll admit I'm cheating a little because this movie was made in 2006 however, it wasn't released and distributed in the United States until this year and since there haven't been any movies this year that harbor "iconic looks," I think it's about time to play the Cyborg card. It's true that I'm a Cyborg, But That's OK is one of my favorite, if not my favorite, Korean movies of all time. Rather than being overdramatic, the film is just a little kooky and, for the most part, you can understand the character's motivations. See it as sort of a love story between the Chief and McMurphy in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest . The film is essentially about Korean Pop Star Rain and his struggles on how to help a girl, who thinks she's a Cyborg, get better. While at the same time, he's helping himself come out of his mental state. Though it's never clear why Korea Pop Star Rain was hospitalized, we get to know him as a care...

Though it is unsure how history will look back on Mitt Romney's political campaign but right now history sees it as a visual-fest of memes. So many memes! While these memes may not last past the election, they're a good way to keep yourself classy this halloween by reusing maybe an old suit or prom tuxedo while carrying a binder full of women in case you don't end up with a date. Let's start with my favorite: Homeless Big Bird What a wonderful way to express the 1% kicking the 99% to the ground than with Mitt Romney and his nemesis Big Bird.  This meme stemmed from a comment that the governor made about halting subsidiaries to PBS in effort to cut spending and get the country out of its massive debt. However he called out Big Bird specifically in this quote: "I like PBS, I love Big Bird. Actually like you, too. But I'm not going to -- I'm not going to keep on spending money on things to borrow money from China to pay for." This sparked th...