My Impulsive Costume of the Day-Belle from Disney’s Beauty and the Beast
Currently one of my biggest vice’s is thrift stores! Ironically as a child I didn’t want to be caught dead in one, due to a life altering episode of Who’s the Boss, (if you saw it, you would remember it). Now as a starving artist I thrive in those glorious piles of junk, those misplaced garments and those neglected heaps of trash. Every once in a while I stumble upon a real treasure.
I had no intention spending my day yesterday altering a dress to fit my version of Belle from Beauty and the Beast-but that is what I did. The dress was a prom reject from Macy’s still new with tags still attached, (worth about $400.00), I got it for $25.00. As I perused the rest of the store I found a matching scrap piece of yellow fabric that cost .99 cents for the sleeves. I rummaged in my costume closest at home and found a brown wig, a little sprits here and few boby pins there and wala ! Instant Belle Halloween costume. Sometimes I surprise even myself with my resourcefulness. Feel free to leave a comment if you like. I would love to hear your stories of thrifting.
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May 24th, 2009 at 3:34 pm
Nice! I constantly haunt the thrift stores around here. The local Goodwill is open until 9:00 PM!
May 24th, 2009 at 3:38 pm
Why thank you for the comment!
May 24th, 2009 at 3:55 pm
WOW…I am a bit biased when it comes to Belle having spent my formative years working the show. I dare say you did a splendid job
May 24th, 2009 at 4:49 pm
Well, I am glad you liked it. Sounds like you are a pro on the subject. *bows*
May 24th, 2009 at 10:05 pm
I LOVE it! Belle is my most favorite of the Princesses and I have always wanted a grownup dress…I am sooooo jealous!
May 25th, 2009 at 10:06 am
Lisa Marie, you’re the most amazing… I was reviewing my history of costuming just this morning and thinking of you. Here’s some amazing news- Q Depp will be working at Y Camp this summer
May 25th, 2009 at 11:22 am
Very cool! Oh, and you’re awesome!
June 27th, 2009 at 10:26 pm
do you rent it out????
if so email me please =] eggnogroks@hotmail.com
July 2nd, 2009 at 4:43 pm
Unfortunately, I don’t rent out. I have had way to many bad experiences with that part of the costuming business.
October 27th, 2009 at 3:53 pm
Are you interested in selling the dress anytime SOON????
October 30th, 2009 at 5:17 pm
Sorry, I am not selling it.
July 19th, 2010 at 12:36 am
I what one so bad they are so preety