Halloween Location Looks: Day 13 of 31 – American Horror Story

My month of DIY costumes shot in front of the actual shooting locations continues!! Day 13 is here and I even got creeped out shooting in front of this house! Today’s costume comes from:

I watched the first season three years ago on the regular. I love scary movies and this show was like a weekly dose of shortened versions of horror movies. My costume inspiration for today came from Frances Conroy and Alexandra Breckinridge's portrayal of Moira, the maid. Both of them played her just at different points in time.

I think that the house used in the TV show played just as big a part. It's so memorable looking and by association just creeps me out.  I mean the set decorators did a stellar job creeping it out!

The real life version is way less spooky, yet still I felt a little nervous shooting in front of it!

To complete this costume, here are the main elements:

1. Black shirt (Hit up your local thrift stores, mall, or even your own closet!)

2. The hair! (my wig is c/o Party City)

3. Black Skirt (Something above the knee works! If you don't have one in your closet, here are some super budget friendly options!)

4. Short apron (Grab a white napkin, add some white ribbon to the top to tie, and voila, insta-apron!)

5. Lace trim (I took lace trim and pinned it to the cuffs and collar of my shirt. Easy copycat top!)

Time to get American Horror Story-ified!!

And, we made it to the house!!

I took a black shirt and skirt from my closet and added a bit of lace trim around the cuffs and collar to match the costume worn my Alexandra Breckinridge.

The apron came from a quick DIY of excess white fabric with a bit of ribbon to tie around my waist. Easy, makeshift apron!!

When standing in front of this scary house, I had to begin acting. My intentions were the following: someone is trying to get me, I need to save myself, all while pretending to get choked for the camera.  Totally method.

This is also a fab costume if you want to be the maid from Clue! Go with a bevy of friends as Col. Mustard, Miss Scarlett, Prof. Plum, or Mrs. Peacock and your group costume is complete!

One final shot...

...before leaving this location. I'm not going to lie - I totally ran to the car right after and shut the door quickly. I'm the most paranoid gal ever!!

Matching maids!

Thirteen looks down, 18 to go!

TV Show Details:

American Horror Story (FX)

Location: 1120 Westchester Pl., Los Angeles, CA

Halloween Location Looks: Day 12 of 31 – Father of the Bride

My month of DIY costumes shot in front of the actual shooting locations continues!! Day 12 is here and it’s time to walk down the aisle. Today’s costume comes from:

Awww, Steve Martin!! He makes the sweetest dad!

I always remember being obsessed with the Banks' house from the film, so when I went to shoot, it was just like being in the movie!

So to complete this costume, the key piece that you’ll need to rock a Father of the Bride look, is a wedding dress. I know, I know, it sounds ridiculous and pricey, right?

But wait!! It's not as ridiculous to source, as you can find tons of budget options at thrift stores! Mine came from a thrifting excursion and I scored it for $12!! Snag:

1. Wedding dress (Hit up your local thrift stores or grab a married pal who has theirs hanging in their closet!)

2. The hair! (my wig is c/o Party City)

3. Extras (A bouquet or veil would make this totally complete!)

The Instagram teaser quote from the film that I gave was this…

I mean, who doesn't want to get married at the Steak Pit?!

Once I made it to the house, I began my best "bride-ing"!!

Kimberly Williams' dress was long-sleeved, so that was where my head was at when I was looking at dress options.

Unfortunately I didn't have this set up when I tried on my dress, but I can wait to have this on my actual wedding day!

This is my "woo, I'm getting married" look. Does it work?

NBD, I'm just taking pics in a vintage wedding dress in front of a house that isn't mine :)

I have to say, wearing this dress was mighty fun. Plus it's super comfortable, which is always a key part to any successful Halloween. (Comfort is key! You can even hide sneakers under this dress!)

Matching brides!

Grab a Steve Martin lookalike who's got one liners to shoot all night and your costume is complete!

Twelve looks down, 19 to go!

Movie Details:

Father of the Bride (Touchstone Pictures)

Location: 843 S. El Molino Ave., Pasadena, CA

Halloween Location Looks: Day 11 of 31 – Rebel Without A Cause

My month of DIY costumes shot in front of the actual shooting locations continues!! Day 11 is here and it’s from a James Dean classic. Today’s costume comes from:

Hello, James Dean!!

One of Los Angeles' landmarks plays a part in the film...the Griffith Observatory in Los Feliz.

Switchblades and the LA skyline.

Having the most important part of the costume hanging in my closet already made the decision to rock a little "Rebel Without A Cause" so much easier.

The key costume piece that you’ll need to rock a James Dean, is a red jacket:

1. Red Jacket (I used a red suede Jenni Kayne one that I scored at a sample sale, so turn to your closet or grab one on a thrifting excursion.)

2. The hair...if you feel so inclined! (my wig is c/o Party City)

3. White T (Hanes do the trick!)

The Instagram teaser quote I gave was the following…

...however, "why did you kill those puppies, John" could have worked as another memorable one. When I rewatched it recently, I had to go back and listen again to make sure that's what I actually heard!

Hello Griffith Observatory!!

Hello JD.

This might be the only shot where the wig actually agreed with me!

It was a wig flying in the wind, kinda day for the rest of the shots. I kept thinking that James must have dealt with bad hair days as well :)

The 50s vibe is down, using this fab black & white filter.

I was trying to be as tough looking as possible. Just like these dudes.

Nothing like standing in the same spot as James Dean did, almost 60 years later.

There's something pretty cool about that.

Fun costume to add to the potentials list! With a Natalie Wood on your arm, you've got a fab duo look!

Eleven looks down, 20 to go!

Movie Details:

Rebel Without A Cause (Warner Bros.)

Location: Griffith Observatory, 2800 E. Observatory Rd,, Los Angeles, CA