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	How to make a Bellatrix Lestrange (Harry Potter) costume   2 up, 0 down  In the Harry Potter series, Bellatrix Lestrange is perhaps one of the cruelest followers of the Dark Lord Voldemort. A member of the notorious Black family who married pureblood wizard (and fellow Death Eater) Rodolphus Lestrange, Bellatrix served a stint in Azkaban prison following the fall of Voldemort, the dark wizard whom she served with exceptional loyalty. Her stay in prison left her a ... read more »
	How to make a The Old Man (from A Christmas Story) costume   2 up, 0 down  The Old Man, played by Darrin McGavin, was Ralphie's profanity-spewing, leg lamp loving father in the film "A Christmas Story." Add some character to your next holiday party (at the Bumpus's house?) dressed as the Old Man with this simple how-to: ##Things You'll Need## * A haggard expression (possibly some makeup to "age" you and outline facial lines in your brow and jowls) * Light brown ... read more »
	How to make a Prince (Purple Rain) costume   1 up, 0 down  It may be 2009, but you can party like it's 1999 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of "Purple Rain." The classic, 1984 film made Prince a household name and mixed MTV-style music video editing with music. The soundtrack to the film was equally as popular and influential as the film. Prince's look provided one of the most iconic images of the '80s and is a great costume with a nostalgic ... read more »
	How to make a Ralphie from "A Christmas Story" costume   1 up, 0 down  A modern classic, "A Christmas Story" holds a special place on nearly everyone's favorite holiday movie list. Dress up as the overly imaginative hero of the tale, young Ralphie with a costume guaranteed to make people tell you "You'll shoot your eye out." (Or, you could take the easy route and dress up with Ralphie's "Pink Nightmare" bunny costume). Here's an easy way to make a costume that ... read more »
	How to make a Milton from Office Space costume   0 up, 0 down  Ask yourself: "Is this good for the company?" Chances are, as long as you've still got a job in this turbulent economy... Who cares!! Show your office apathy by dressing up as the ultimate disgruntled worker and pulling together a Milton from "Office Space" costume! Follow these simple DIY tips and you'll be ready to stick it to The Man in no time! ##Things You'll Need## * Short brown ... read more »
	How to make an Elle Driver (Kill Bill) costume   2 up, 3 down  Elle Driver, (alias: California Mountain Snake) was one of the Deadly Viper Assassin Squad featured in Quentin Tarantino's classic martial arts flick, "Kill Bill." The blonde, vicious Elle was played by actress Darryl Hannah. Elle was devoted to Bill after the supposed death of "The Bride," Beatrix Kiddo who was pregnant with Bill's child. She also was on Beatrix's hit list of members of ... read more »
	How to make a Baroness (G.I. Joe) costume   1 up, 3 down  An iconic female figure in the GI Joe universe is the Cobra agent known as the Baroness. Played by Sienna Miller in the upcoming live-action G.I. Joe film, The Baroness in the cartoon and comic book of the '80s was the right-hand woman of Cobra Commander as well as the girlfriend to masked Scottish arms dealer, Destro. Known for her intelligence and ruthlessness, the Baroness is as ... read more »
	How to make a Bill S. Preston, Esq. (Bill and Ted) costume   0 up, 2 down  Everyone's nostalgic for the '80s! Since everything old is new again, pick an unexpected, yet well-known costume for your next decade party: One half of the illustrious, time traveling duo of dudes, Bill and Ted. These two teens from San Dimas, CA traveled back in time and hung with the likes of Napoleon Bonaparte, as well as the philosopher Socrates (prounced: "So-Crates"), and a "righteous ... read more »
	How to make a Julia Child costume   0 up, 2 down  Long before Gordon Ramsay, television had chef Julia Child whose easily accessible manner and love of French cuisine made her an instant hit with audiences. The new film, "Julie and Julia" tells the story of Julia Child's influence as a woman named Julie makes her way through the beloved cook's recipe book and finds herself in the process. You might not be able to cook like Julia (okay, ... read more »

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