Cupcakes and Cashmere

The Birds

October 31st, 2011

I’ve always been a fan of Hitchcock films, and after a recent trip to Northern California, I was inspired to recreate the character of Melanie Daniels from The Birds. I found a vintage skirt suit, wore a disheveled french twist, affixed crows all over my body and hair, and added some bloody scratches to my face. I’m really happy with how it came out and was equally impressed by all of the creative costumes from our party on Saturday night, including the Grand High Witch and mouse (from Roald Dahl’s “The Witches”), Mr. Clean, Sharon Stone from Casino, and a Beverly Hills housewife. Happy Halloween!

http://www.winksmilestyle.com Josie
You look amazing, Emily! I love the suit!
xo Josie
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http://cotewrites.com/blog CoteWrites
I am such a big fan of “The Birds” as well, Emily, and you do Tippi Hedren’s character such justice. Such a creative and iconic costume! Happy Halloween! -Jennifer
http://tulipsandtulle.blogspot.com/ Megan
Love the costume!
http://missbobino.blogspot.com The life after
That film is great! Very original idea!
The Life After
http://www.thefashionguitar.com thefashionguitar
Hahaha cool Halloween look. Would be pretty scary when being attacked by birds…
Charlotte
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http://www.clochet.com clochet
Love your costume!! so original, much better than the typical zombie or witch one. I like the suit by the way…
xo, Clochet.
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http://rueoh.blogspot.com/ Sveva
Love this costume, very original!!
http://Miajrgensen.blogspot.com Mia jørgensen
Looks really cool and very creative!
Xoxo
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http://www.pearlsandpaws.blogspot.com Heather
LOVE IT! You look amazing, bravo!!!
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http://adventuresinactuality.tumblr.com Katie
I spy…Christopher Hitchens on your bookshelf!
http://www.lovenycstyle.com amanda
very clever custome!
xox
amanda
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http://www.closetcravings.com/ Closet Cravings
I’ve seen others do this costume; it’s always a fun look – especially for Hitchcock fans. My fave movie is the “Rear Window.” =)
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This outfit is INCREDIBLE. So creative!
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Kitty
Hahahaha – great costume! I love it!
http://www.chicfaced.com Laura
oh man, great costume idea!! i gotta say, i’m keeping this in mind for next year. xoxo, laura
http://stealingstyle.com Tu – Stealing Style
LOL such a great idea! Luv it
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http://eyeblinkfashion.wordpress.com Cherie
Very creative with a cool, vintage vibe! Love!
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- Cher
http://www.bluebirdkisses.com ana {bluebirdkisses}
I love this costume! This movie literally scarred me for life. I can’t be anywhere near a flock of birds now….I blame my parentals for letting me watch it when I was 6 though.
http://poorlittleitgirl.com Cathy Anderson
What a creative costume! I love when people step outside of the box of the “normal” get up for Halloween and do something fun!
xoxo
Cathy, your Poor Little It Girl
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http://thepinkmateproject.blogspot.com vanessa
great costume! love those birds!
vanessa
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http://www.miuu-me.blogspot.com Miu
What a cool idea!
Trista
So creative and fun!
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http://hellofridaybypaik.blogspot.com/ Hello Friday
very original! It’s totally believable. xoxo
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http://www.seeshopeatdo.com/ whitney
I agree – super creative. Great idea and execution.
whitney
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http://pretty-innovative.com Ashley Laurel
I was thisclose to doing that costume this year! Hitchcock is the best!!
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http://FreetobeLea.com Lea Andrew
Best costume I’ve seen. Clever and Classic! ( :
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http://hellomarissahopkins.com Marissa
Love this costume! That movie freaked me out so much the first time I saw it. Perfect for Halloween
http://quinnette.blogspot.com Michelle
you definitely have the cool blonde thing down pat. the little blood spatters are perfect.
http://occupystyle.blogspot.com/ Occupy Style
oh what a fun costume! xo
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http://www.sweet-louise.blogspot.com kate
I love that costume!
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http://thesocalledwifeblog.blogspot.com/ The So-Called Wife
Love, love, LOVE this costume! What a great idea!
http://giraffelegs.com Nicole @ Giraffelegs
So unique!! love it.
http://laventanadegogo.blogspot.com/ Bgo
Of course not expect less, a costume for your level … I love it!
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http://allshewrotetoday.blogspot.com/ Emily
I love this costume idea! I haven’t seen one this creative for awhile!
http://catseyesmf.blogspot.com/ Michela
beautiful pictures!!
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xoxo
http://www.breakfastatcindis.blogspot.com Cindi
This has got to be my favorite costume I’ve seen this year. It is so orginal and chic, gotta love Hitchcock. You should maybe be Grace Kelly next year you have that look.
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http://www.evolvmag.com evolV Magazine
Great idea!
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http://wordbyjessie.com Jessie
sweet costume my girl! i love these photographs
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http://www.bohobeauty.com Lauren
Such a unique costume idea! Plus, I’m a huge Hitchcock fan as well!
http://larissanobrega.polyvore.com larissa
So cool !! good idea
JolaiMua
I always look forward to the challenge, of not buying a pre-made costume. The more creativity, the better. It should be already in your closet. http://www.typef.com/article/dont-fear-monster-closet/
http://pinklemonincrystal.blogspot.com michelle
amazing
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http://idylleclothing.com Drew
I love it!
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http://www.blondevivant.com Kate
Very creative costume idea…I once saw someone dressed up as the shower curtain from Psycho…very strange, I know.
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https://madebyjewls.wordpress.com/ Jewls
Love the costume! Very original! That movie was so scary..
http://materialfixations.blogspot.com/ Material fixations
This is really funny and creative at once! Really cool and fun idea
http://chirpofmind.blogspot.com pritta
the second photo is just too cute! love it!!
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http://thehoneyinthesun.blogspot.com Joie
Genius!! I’m really sad I didn’t think of this myself!! Great inspiration for next year!
Brittany Sage
I made this costume a few years ago and just pulled it back out this year. Yours looks great too! Its interesting to see different interpretations of it! They are slightly different and awesome!
Isabelle
Such a fun costume! I did this last year and it was a big hit!
My only problem was I struggled to keep the damn birds clipped into my hair!