Movie Costumes

Halloween Location Looks: 23 of 31 - Nightmare on Elm Street

My month of DIY costumes shot in front of the actual shooting locations continues!! Day 23 is here and it's a Halloween horror classic. Today’s costume comes from:

Nightmare on Elm Street - title card

I feel like I catch this movie each year during all the Halloween marathons on TV.

Nightmare on Elm Street - Freddy Krueger

So, the actual house from the movie is totally in my hood! It looked like this...

Nightmare on Elm Street - House

..and like this in the movie...

Nightmare on Elm Street - House

...but in real life, how lovely is this house!! Movie house = nightmares. IRL House = dreamy.

Nightmare on Elm Street - Freddy Krueger

But, the best part of this movie...JOHNNY DEPP!! Love the horror movie starts for celebs. (Hello Jennifer Aniston in Leprechaun!!)

Nightmare on Elm Street - Johnny Depp

So, to complete a Freddy costume from Nightmare on Elm Street, here are the main elements you'll need:

Nightmare on Elm Street - Freddy Krueger

1. Sweater (I found my shirt at Goodwill, but here's a spot on replica sweater from Hot Topic.)

2. Glove (I had a "Wolverine" glove that I used but there are Freddy gloves everywhere. Plus the real deal glove scares me to death!)

3. Hat (Mine is vintage, but this style is everywhere.)

I put on my thrifted striped top, grabbed my plastic glove, and donned my hat for the easiest DIY costume to create.

Nightmare on Elm Street - Freddy Krueger

Freddy's got some moves!

Nightmare on Elm Street - Freddy Krueger

The red door matched the sweater so nicely!

Nightmare on Elm Street - Freddy Krueger

This to me was one of the scariest things I saw when I was a kid.

Nightmare on Elm Street - Freddy Krueger

Nightmares at slumber parties? Check!

Nightmare on Elm Street - Freddy Krueger

As much as I've matured, if someone wore this and creeped up on me, I'd still lose it! I get scared over everything.

Nightmare on Elm Street - Freddy Krueger

Twenty-three looks down, 8 to go!

Film Details:

Nightmare on Elm Street (New Line Cinema, dir: Wes Craven)

Location: 1428 Genessee Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90046

Halloween Location Looks: 19 of 31 - Knocked Up

My month of DIY costumes shot in front of the actual shooting locations continues!! Day 19 is here and I'm rocking a faux baby belly. Today’s costume comes from:

Knocked Up - Title Card

This is up there on my Judd Apatow favorites list.

Knocked Up - Cast

Kristin Wiig as an E! employee? I mean...

Knocked Up - Katherine Heigl costume

A quick trip over to da club in Hollywood to see just where Katherine Heigl and Leslie Mann were denied entry.

Knocked Up - Club

I'd be stoked if Craig Robinson was the doorman...

Knocked Up - Cast

This costume is quite easy to create!

To dress like Katherine Heigl, grab a yellow halter/shirt, a blonde wig, and a pillow for the belly (or if you're really preggo, pillow not needed!). That's it!

I couldn't wait to get costumed!

Pillow in and I'm ready to shoot!

Knocked Up - Club

I shot during the day to avoid having the same situation happen to me!

Knocked Up - Cast

Who knew I'd be so comfortable with this belly??

Knocked Up - Club

I used a beaded shirt from my closet and layered it with a bigger tank underneath to make it look flowy like Katherine's piece.

Knocked Up - Club

When you don't get into the club...

Knocked Up - Club

...you hang on the curb in Hollywood.

Knocked Up - Cast

Maybe next time...

Knocked Up - Club

Got the pregnant Katherine Heigl look down!

Knocked Up - Katherine Heigl costume

Nineteen looks down, 12 to go!

Movie Details:

Knocked Up (dir. Judd Apatow)

Location: 1642 Las Palmas Ave., Hollywood, CA