1920's Flapper.

This past weekend was the annual Halloween Costume Contest and Paradein our community. As I mentioned in my last post, my daughter has placed every year. Well, the kids a champion. She placed second again this year. I was so excited! I was excited for her, because she won a gift card to Toys R Us, and was SO ready for some shopping. I was excited for myself, because I made her costume! My mom always made my costume. I think that's part of the fun of Halloween.
So today, I will share some pics. of her 1920's Flapper costume.
We had a busy weekend. Lyla had a birthday party to attend before the parade on Saturday.Well, time got away from us and we found ourselves rushing home to get ready.I usually taker some costume pictures before the parade, this year I did not have time. I did get a picture of the Flapper as she was standing in the 'judging line.' She was a little nervous.

As the costume contest and parade ended, it started to get dark and we were ready for some dinner and relaxation. Pictures after the parade were out of the question.

 Today, I decided to take advantage of the lovely weather and have a Halloween photo shoot. Lyla had no problem putting on her costume! I told her that we would go to the park and take some pictures, and then she could go shopping with her 'prize money.'

I am so happy I made this decision. 

Cute costume shots are now taken, and I will not have to think about them on Halloween!

Costume

Headband: black sequins (Party Store) with a large feather attached (JoAnns)

Jewelry: white pearls (Party Store and Grandma's)

Accessories: Sequined purse, fishnet stockings 

(both sold at the Party Store) and flower pin (Target)

Shoes: her Tap shoes (dance supply store)

Dress: I bought a half yard of sparkly black material, wrapped it around her, and cut to size.

 I did not even sew her costume, I simply used velcro on the back.

 I also used some of the material to make little straps on the dress. I attached the straps with velcro also (can you tell I did not want to dust off my sewing machine?)! 

If you can sew, it would probably take all of 20 minutes.

 I also attached a line of fringe to the bottom of her sparkly dress (iron on adhesive).

 I lined the inside of her dress with black fleece for extra warmth. 

Again, I used iron on adhesive to attach the fleece. 

Lyla did wear a black leotard under her Flapper dress because it was a little chilly.

Most of the items for this costume I had around the house, and the material I bought was on sale. So it was a pretty inexpensive costume. I used a little black eye shadow, dark blush, and red lipstick on her face. She was thrilled!

Now I am looking forward to Trick or Treating, and stealing some of her good candy!

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