Cool Vintage Bat Masks

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Madam Satan, 1930

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Kay Johnson as Madame Satan

Imagine a masquerade party aboard a zeppelin.  That's the setting for the 1930 film, "Madame Satan," a pre-code extravaganza directed by Cecil B. DeMille.  If you want to get some fun ideas for your Halloween costume, watch this clip from the film and don't miss the presentations of various party goers beginning around minute 7!


Madam Satan Cecil B. DeMille by NilbogLAND

Costume Contest Entries 2012 #2

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4.  Jen Thompson of the blog Festive Attyre wore vintage from head to knees (her shoes are modern) 

for her Little Old Lady costume.

5.  Lisa of Butterflies and Daisys Vintage wore vintage Candian Military surplus for her 

WWII pin-up costume.

6.  Emileigh of Flashback Summer wore vintage shoes and a fur stole as part of her 1920's vamp costume.

Costume Contest Entries 2012 #1

FREE IMAGES The entries for the Couture Allure Halloween Costume Contest are starting to trickle in!  Want to win a $50 gift certificate?  Here are the full details and contest rules.

In a mind-boggling bit of serendipity, 3 of the entries so far are ladies who took their inspiration from Tippi Hedron's character in "The Birds."  The first time that film came to television, my sister and I begged our mom to let us stay up and watch it.  After what must have been hours of whining, nagging and moaning, mom finally relented.  I had nightmares for a week and I still can't watch that movie!

1.  Melissa C. carried a vintage purse.  She studied and duplicated the actual make-up from the film.

2.  Sheila from the blog Ephemera.  Her hat and gloves are vintage.

3.  Pamela wore her mom's 1950s mink stole as part of her costume.
 

Contest entrant #15, Sue sent along pictures from her Tippi Hedron costume she wore several years ago.  Everything is vintage and Sue made 4 costume changes throughout the day following the progression of the movie.  Ummm, I want that green purse!!!!!!

2nd Annual Couture Allure Halloween Costume Contest!

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Contest is now closed.  Please plan to enter next year!

   

Announcing the 2nd Annual 
Couture Allure Halloween Costume Contest!!!!!

What are you dressing up as for Halloween?  If you are incorporating actual vintage clothing or just dressing up as someone from another era, we want to see your costume!  Send me a photo of you in your Halloween costume and I'll post it here on my blog, on my Facebook fan page, on Pinterest and on Twitter for all to enjoy.  The winner will be chosen by random drawing on Monday, November 5, 2012.  The winner will receive a $50.00 gift certificate to use at Couture Allure!

Whether you're dressing up as a flapper....

...a 1950s housewife....

...a 60s modster.....

...or a hippie.

Whether you're dressing up as Scarlett O'Hara....

...Marilyn Monroe...

...Sonny or Cher...

...we want to see your costume!

Contest rules:

1.  Your costume must incorporate actual vintage clothing or it must be inspired by the fashions or a person from the 1980s or earlier.  If you're dressing as a robot, a mummy, or Lady Gaga I know you'll look fabulous, but your costume will not be eligible for this contest.

2.  You must be willing to have your photo published on this blog, on the Couture Allure Facebook page, on the Couture Allure Pinterest page and on Twitter.  

3.  Your photo can be a costume you wore this year or it can be from previous years.  The photo must be of you, not a friend, not some random person you saw at a party or parade.  Photos of children will not be accepted for this contest.  I reserve the right to not publish photos I deem offensive or inappropriate for this blog.
4.  Your entry cannot be the same as the one you submitted  for last year's contest.

5.  Email your photo to info at coutureallure dot com.  Include the name you want posted with your photo.  If you have a blog, I'm happy to link to you so send that information too. Tell me whether you are wearing actual vintage or were just inspired by another era.  Include an email where I can contact you if you are the winner.  Photos must be received by Friday, November 2, 2012.
6.  Winner will be chosen by random drawing and announced on Monday, November 5.  Winner will receive a $50.00 gift certificate to be used toward any purchase at Couture Allure.  Gift certificate cannot be redeemed for cash and must be used by April 1, 2013.  Gift certificate does not apply to shipping costs.  Item(s) purchased with the gift certificate cannot be returned.

 Last year's winner: Sarah of That Damn Green Dress.  She used a vintage dress as part of her Rapunzel costume.