Taylor Swift’s brother, Austin must really love his big sis to pose for this family picture she tweeted recently. Apparently, she took a trip to Germany and thought her brother would just love a German costume for his birthday. Happy birthday little bro, I bought you some lederhosen…probably not what he was expecting but what a good sport to pose for this picture, stein in hand. Ooompah!
Even Taylor Swift got in on the German costume theme dressing in an outfit reminiscent of a Bavarian girl. I just love the expression of her looking up at her brother. Perhaps this photo was his idea since Austin, 19, is an aspiring photographer. In any case it really shows their mutual affection for one another. Taylor and her brother are very close. He has been her date to several red carpet events and I think she is very lucky to have a brother like him. If I told my brother that I wanted to take a picture of him in lederhosen and tweet it to over 6 million followers he would probably kill me!
Katy Perry is one of the queens of performing in costume. I just found out that she will be on American Idol tonight (4/21/2011) doing a very special one-time-only live performance of her hit ET . Why one-time, you ask? Well, apparently they costumes are so elaborate and the choreography so tricky that it would be too much of a production to do on tour. Very exciting! The dancers will be doing a form of contortionists dancing called “bone-breaking” while dressed in very sexy alien costumes. Although Katy Perry wears several inter-galactic outfits in the ET music video, I don’t think any will be quite like what she wears tonight. You can see a sketch of it as well as sneak peaks of the dancer’s ET costumes in the video.
The following video comes courtesy of PerezHilton.com
Leave it to The California Girl to do something over the top. Honestly, I like her music and style better than Lady Gaga so I’m really happy that we will be adding a collection of official Katy Perry costumes to our Halloween costume line this year. They will be available in the next few months. In the meantime, don’t miss her performance tonight on American Idol.
If everyone in the world didn’t already know who Steven Tyler is, thanks to American Idol, they do now! If you look up rock star in the dictionary, Steven Tyler’s picture is what you will see. My junior high school age daughter never heard of Tyler or Aerosmith before this season’s Idol but now she is downloading his songs from I-tunes and watching videos of him on You Tube. When I told her he was just a few years younger than grandma and poppy she almost threw up then said, “but he’s so skinny and cool?!” Regardless, she is completely fascinated with him because NO ONE looks like or dresses quite like him anymore. Every week we both look forward to seeing what Steven and J-Lo are wearing as much as we look forward to seeing the contestants sing.
You’ll never achieve his distinct sound but you can get his look with some clever costumes and accessories:
Rock star costumes – snakeskin pants, zebra print pants, animal print anything, a leather vest, a variety of metallic print shirts or a the Men’s Metal Hero costume from Costume SuperCenter would all work. You can even wear a puffy pirate shirt with a long coat. I’ve seen him rock that look just recently. But for a classic Steven Tyler wardrobe look, an open shirt (only for the hairless-chested, please) or muscle shirt is the way to go.
80s rocker wigs with a laid back, messy style, then clip in some highlights in the front.
Jewelry – crosses, skulls, peace signs and feather accented items – bracelets, necklace and rings (lots of cool jewelry)
Scarves and feather boas that you can wear around your neck or tie to a microphone stand.
Other items that will make you stand out like a one-of-a-kind rock star playa like a pimp cane or funky shoes.
Check out the video, you’ll get the picture.
Of course, given the choice, she’d much rather meet Justin Bieber but his days are numbered; Steven Tyler will be cool forever! Get everything you need to achieve this look as your Halloween costume at Costume SuperCenter.
Congratulations! By opening this blog you are now the winner of a BRAND NEW CAR!! Not! Happy April Fools Day everybody! This rite of spring began way back in 1760. Every April 1st we look forward to playing a good trick on our friends and family but did you know that April First is so much more than a day for practical jokes? It is actually full of celebrations. Here is a list of all the wonderfully inconsequential things we can celebrate on this day:
National Fun Day – Like we need an excuse or a special day to have fun??
St. Stupid’s Day – This is celebrated in San Francisco, featuring the annual St. Stupid’s Day Parade. I bet this parade is loaded with people in ridiculous and humorous costumes
Boomer Bonus Day – this is a holiday for baby boomers over 50 who don’t like to celebrate birthdays anymore. If you have an AARP card, this is your day!
National Sourdough Bread Day – YUMS!
National Sorry Charlie Day – the perfect day if you happen to find yourself SOL. If you have even been rejected and lived to tell about it, Happy Sorry Charlie Day to you!
It is also the first day of National Pooper Scooper week so get out there and clear your yard of doggie landmines and pick up after your adorable pet because its messes are not so cute.
If you are the recipient of a practical joke today I hope you take in with the humor in which is was intended and if you play an April Fools joke I hope it’s a darn good one. But after all the fools are played, celebrate one of these other fun, offbeat holidays
