Almost FREE DIY Frida Kahlo Women’s Costume

Almost FREE DIY Frida Kahlo Women’s Costume

I lost my job this year, so I didn’t have much in the way of “disposable” funds, but I still wanted to attend a Halloween costume party at my women’s group. Even when the wallet isn’t flat, I prefer to make my own costumes, rather than purchasing them, but this year I didn’t want to … Read more

The Artists – Frida Kahlo and Salvador Dali Couple Costume

The Artists - Frida Kahlo and Salvador Dali Couple Costume

My boyfriend and decided to dress up as our favorite artists for Halloween. My favorite artist is Frida Kahlo. I didn’t want to just dress like her, I wanted to become part of my favorite painting – “Self-Portrait with Thorn Necklace and Hummingbird.” I gathered all the materials I needed from garage sales including the … Read more

Adorable DIY Baby Frida Kahlo Costume

Adorable DIY Baby Frida Kahlo Costume

This costume was pretty easy to put together.  The hardest part was finding an authentic Mexican dress for my 10 month old daughter.  I initially asked my grandma if she could bring one back from Mexico, but she wasn’t able to. I eventually found one on Amazon from Leo’s imports for $21.99. Size 1 fit … Read more

Coolest Home Made Frida Kahlo Halloween Costume

I always have fun trying to decide what original costume to help my daughters with.  We come from a family of artists, therefore, I thought it w

I always have fun trying to decide what original costume to help my daughters with.  We come from a family of artists, therefore, I thought it was fitting to honor another female artist, Frida Kahlo this year.  My ethnicity is a Greek/Italian mother and Native American father, with my youngest looking very much as I … Read more

Easy Homemade Frida Kahlo Halloween Costume

I got this idea while visiting a museum, and it actually turned out to be quite easy to put together. I already had a Mexican/Sante Fe print skirt th

I got the idea for this easy homemade Frida Kahlo Halloween costume visiting a museum, and it actually turned out to be quite easy to put together. I already had a Mexican/Sante Fe print skirt that I had purchased from Urban Outfitters and a peasant blouse. The beads came from travels to Brazil, but I’m … Read more

Last-Minute Homemade Frida Kahlo Costume

Last year, I struggled with a costume idea.  At the last minute, I came up with the idea of dressing up as Frida Kahlo because I did not want a

Last year, I struggled with a costume idea.  At the last minute, I came up with the idea of dressing up as Frida Kahlo because I did not want a sexy costume and I wanted something unique. I went to Burlington Coat Factory and got a red peasant skirt with sequins and a gold and … Read more