So, why did we have a party on Friday the 2nd? Well, when you think about it, it is only two days after THE day and also, conveniently, Day of the Dead (dia de los muertos). Besides, most of the Halloween crap was half off. So, hence the party.
Because I know you’ve been waiting for it, here is a photo of my finished costume (with knit corset/tummy sweater)
I was Miss Transylvania (Pin-up style)- for inspiration think Frankenstein’s Monster’s Girlfriend meets Bettie Page. I was made from all of the parts of the other contestants. I liked this one, the dress was a tad short, but luckily it wasn’t too cold that night. The lovely Tara was “Jess” from Bret Michael’s Rock of Love (a reality/dating series that starred Poison’s Bret Michaels.) See Jack as a beyond awesome Bret below-his personality was beyond PERFECT for this costume, I am very fortunate to have such clever friends. (P.S. and by the way, I just found out that there will be a Rock of Love Season 2 starring Bret again and I for one just can’t wait. I’m thinking a groupie/washed up rock star- themed party to kick it off- who is up for it?)
Don’t ask me what he is doing with his hands, I don’t know. All I do know for sure is that I went completely batshit for that show and he and Ra-ra did a bang up job on their costumes and the decorating- thanks once again for offering up your house to the party gods, we had a ball!
Here is one for the scrapbooks, y’all- a Day of the Dead family a la the Gradins (my most culturally-aware friends that never, ever, ever disappoint.) This would make a great Christmas card, for reals.
Jeff- not to be outdone by ANYONE- took his Elvis Costume to the next level and became Zombie Elvis (or Hellvis). He is so awesome, although it broke my heart when he demolished and dirtied the jumpsuit the effect was worth it. That jumpsuit was damn sexy, but I have a little thang for the King if you know what I mean mama. I was also really concerned that the look (plus the uber- spooky contact lenses) would be too scary for our friends with children, but my mind was put at ease when Balthazar came running up to him shouting “Jeff- Jeff- EAT MY BRAINS” and I realized I was just being a wuss.
Thanks so much for those of you that came out and didn’t bail with a last-minute, lame-ass excuse or just pull a no show even though we make the effort to come to every freakin’ clam bake you ever host- I know it can take some serious effort to come out, on a Friday, in costume, two whole days after Halloween, and we appreciate it SO much! It was an AWESOME party and those of you that missed it, really, really do suck ass. Seriously.
And my favorite picture of the night- see more in my Flickr album HERE. I stumbled across this neat effect under many black lights in the bathroom of all places. Good times y’all.
