Original Two-Faced Black Swan Costume

Original Two-Faced Black Swan Costume

Originally, I just wanted to do the black swan, and wondered how I could set it apart from other black swan costumes…I wanted to show both sides, and make it really cool looking.  My favorite part about the whole costume is the one red contact.  It just gives the look that edge. Materials: Black night … Read more

Homemade Black Swan Halloween Costume

Homemade Black Swan Halloween Costume

This was my Black Swan costume for 2011. After I saw the film I wanted to do the costume and also a lot of people started telling me that I look like Natalie Portman. I already had the pointe shoes and tights. I bought a rehearsal tutu online. Then I bought a zipper up corset … Read more

Bipolar Swan Costume

Bipolar Swan Costume

The inspiration for this costume was not really the movie Black Swan, but rather the protagonist of my first book. She has a White Swan Black Swan personality that will be conflicting her decisions through the story. I had a really fun time making this costume. This is not a costume you can whip up … Read more

Black Swan Costume and Makeup

Black Swan Costume and Makeup

Materials needed: Black corset Hot glue gun Rhinestones (got mine from Hobby Lobby, I used two or three sizes) A couple different kinds of black faux feathers (got mine in packs from Hobby Lobby) Tulle skirt or tutu (mine was from Forever 21) I used LOTS of photos for inspiration, mostly of the actual movie … Read more

Do-it-Yourself Elegant Black Swan Costume

Do-it-Yourself Elegant Black Swan Costume

I recently fell in love with the movie The Black Swan (a little late I know) and was dying to recreate my own twist on it for this year’s Halloween! I love making my own costumes especially when you have plans to go to a big halloween party, because although someone may have the same idea- nobody … Read more

Coolest Black Swan Halloween Costume

Coolest Black Swan Halloween Costume

For Halloween, I always try to go as all out as I can to enjoy myself before and during the wicked season. Previously, I had not tried to go dark and mysterious with my costumes. I had only tried to make myself a good costume with no regard to the “scary- factor” of any of them. … Read more

Easy Homemade Black Swan Costume

Easy Homemade Black Swan Costume

This Black Swan costume was so easy to create! The hardest thing was the red colored contacts! If you do not normally wear contacts a few hours in them SUCK! I started with the basics…. a black halter dress that I cut. I created the black tu-tu with tulle. 4 yards that I stripped, folded … Read more

Sexy and Easy Black Swan Costume

Sexy and Easy Black Swan Costume

Well, this sexy and easy Black Swan costume was honestly super super simple. I found an old corset I had worn several Halloweens before that was mainly solid black. But it did have some pink ribbon decorations on the front. So I just went to my local Hobby Lobby, got a ton of black feathers and went to … Read more

Homemade Black Swan and White Swan Couple Halloween Costumes

Homemade Black Swan and White Swan Couple Halloween Costumes

I did not see any Black Swan costumes last Halloween which really surprised me due to the popularity of the movie. I love Halloween and I especially love to get creative and matchy-matchy with my best friend, so I was intrigued by the originality and challenge this Black Swan and White Swan costume presented. I knew … Read more

Coolest Homemade Black Swan Costume

Coolest Homemade Black Swan Costume

After searching for about a month I finally came up with the perfect costume. A Black Swan costume! I wasn’t sure if I could pull it off but I was definitely up for the challenge. Here is how I made it: Top: The first thing I did was find a black corset. I hot clued … Read more

Coolest Black Swan DIY Costume

The Black swan costume...There were so many of these but I was determined to have it down to a t.First I got a black tutu and bodice. I danced for

The Black swan costume. There were so many of these but I was determined to have it down to a t. First I got a black tutu and bodice. I danced for many years so I had broken in Capezio point shoes and tights already. Then I bought a black velvet corset  at Gothic Renaissance … Read more