The Magic, Miracles and Joy of an Artist: Cavewoman

Monday, September 28, 2009

Cavewoman

Since Halloween is near, I thought I would look back at some of the costumes I wore over the years. This has to be my favorite - just a few 20+ years back - Yipes!! I made this costume, having a cavewoman in mind. Bought some faux fur and just cut to size - the fur boots were pretty easy - just wrapped the fur around my shoes and tied with rope like I have around my waist. I boiled chicken bones and made them into earrings and hung a few from my waist as well. Made an animal print armband, tossled the hair, rubbed some brown paint all over me, and voila - a cavewoman. I remember that night well. I bowled in a league and then went out partying. Oh, the memories. Halloween is great! The one night we can be whoever we want........

5 comments:

Anne Huskey-Lockard said...: Great pic!!!!
I go for the *beingwhoever you want* everyday....it's the old Punk in me. Can't help it. Today's t-shirt is one that has three bats and says "Totally Batty".
I wear it year round...so apropo!!!! LOL!!!

XXOO!!!
Anne; September 28, 2009 at 12:14 PM
audrey said...: Anne, I have to agree with you 99%! I just don't think I could get away with "this" look on a daily basis. LOL!; September 28, 2009 at 12:26 PM
RachelW said...: What a great costume! I love that aspect of Halloween, too.; September 28, 2009 at 3:27 PM
Amanda said...: HAHa!! that's so neat ;) you should wear that to the grocery store!!!; September 30, 2009 at 7:38 PM
audrey said...: I did wear it a couple more times after that particular Halloween and then I stored it in a drawer for years ~ finally got rid of it as I didn't think I would ever wear it again. Now I wish I had it!!; September 30, 2009 at 7:48 PM

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