Monday, October 29, 2012

Holla for Halloween


As you probably already guessed from the pictures, I was a BIG pink loofah and Ross was a simple guy in need of a shower. I like to call our Halloween theme this year as "Bathing in Love". Cheesy I know, but clever nonetheless, right? By the way, Ross has been a hardcore gym rat lately...just look at those abs!

So, I Googled this costume and those that posted the DIY tutorials are LIARS!! Straight up LIARS! They said they only used 30-50 yards of tulle and that it only took them 1-2 hours to make. Puh-leeeeeese!!! Guys, it took 300 yards of tulle, over 300 safety pins and almost 6 hours to cover my strapless dress. Once I started I knew I was in trouble, but there was no looking back because I had no back up plan. It was not the best use of my time, but it was fun wearing and I am happy with how it all turned out. Lesson learned: BUY A COSTUME NEXT YEAR!

We had two parties Friday night.

First up was the "Hootenanny" at Mr. and Mrs. Jon and Ruthie Hart's house. Ruthie is a fellow Austin blogger and to say that I absolutely adore her would be an understatement. This was our first time meeting IRL and I was so excited to finally hug her neck. She is as gorgeous and sweet as she is on her blog. Ruthie, I can't wait for Top Golf to finally open so we can get our swing on with our boys. Some other Austin blogger lovelies also joined in on the festivities: Mallorie, Nikol, Samantha and Brooke.

Next, it was off to our neighbors shin-dig. Oh.My.Stars! Jesus even appeared for this one and graced us with prayer and blessings. I also ran into the one and only Magnum P.I., hung with Snooki and Pauly D and may or may not have been handcuffed by "The Sheriff". I would say it was an epic night. A memorable night. A look back at your camera the next day and laugh your loofah off kind of night. And no, I did not fall asleep in my loofah, just in case your were wondering.

Until next year, I mean Wednesday.

Did you dress up this past weekend? If so, what did you dress as and did you see any AMAZING, one of a kind costumes out there?

I am linking up with: Leeann, Dana and Sami for the Weekend Update. 
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74 comments:

Katie said...

I love it! you are one cute loofah! I can't believe it took that much tulle though!!!

Danavee said...

LOVED your theme! Too cute!

Cassandra said...

Oh I love the whole idea of it! Those 300 yards and safety pins and 6 hours were totally worth it, you two looked great!

Amy Shaughnessy said...

It turned out sooooo cute! Even if it took 6 hours. I think you look great!

Amy


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Brooke said...

Ha Ha Ha! I love it so creative! You guys look adorable! Looks like a fun time too!


=)


Brooke

Penniless Socialite said...

I sadly did not get to dress up this weekend. I think that costume was worth every yard of tulle.
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Debra Green said...

You two looked ADORABLE! I love all the costumes. Those sweaters are a hoot!! lol. Looks like a fun weekend!!

Kristen said...

So cute!! looks like fun!

Karen said...

Such a cute costume!

teaching fashionista said...

such a great costume..love love love it!

Lindsay said...

So...much...fun! Your costumes are my favorite of the bunch. Super creative and it turned out so well! You are clearly very crafty! So glad that you powered through!

Amy G said...

Love it! You are too stinkin' cute...and creative!

Unknown said...

You are adorable! This is such an awesome idea - geez I wish my hubs would dress up with me at Halloween! You guys look great :)
xx

Stephanie said...

Haha! Sorry it took you so long, but it seriously looks awesome!

Ruthie Hart said...

I still can't believe your costume...it was kick butt! And I would have given up after about 30 minutes hahaha. I am soooo glad you came girl! Love you and your hubby and can't wait to suck at Top Golf with you guys!!! xoox

Always Maylee said...

LOVE your costumes, so cute and so fun. Looks like you had yourselves a pretty fantastic weekend! :)

xo, Yi-chia
Always Maylee

Unknown said...

LOVE your halloween costumes! So cute!

Alissa
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A Brew of Blessings said...

Sooo cute! Two of my friends from home were loofahs!

Just What Jess is Up to said...

300 yards!! WOAH!!!!!!!!!!

You looked adorbs!!!!!!!!

Tashia said...

Love your loofah. So cute! I dressed as Daria from the old MTV cartoon, but I got a really bad migraine about an hour into the night and had to go home. I guess that means I get to recycle my costume next year!

Anonymous said...

It may have taken you forever, but you look SO CUTE! I think it was well worth it.

I'm dressing as a football player for work on Wednesday. Easy peasy!

Unknown said...

Love these pics! It was great seeing you again and getting to meet your hubby, you all are so cute! :)

TaraMixandMatch said...

Such a fun costume idea!

Lauren {By Lauren M} said...

Y'all are so adorable! I can't believe it took so much time and tulle to craft your costume! If it's any consolation, you look fab! ;)

-Lauren
Fizz and Frosting

Brooke Hamilton said...

You rocked that loofa girl! I loved y'all costume. I've never seen the couples version, so I will give you the approval of cleverness! I looooooved meeting you!!!

emily said...

How cute is your costume?!?!?!

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Anonymous said...

I love your costume and think it turned out amazing!!!

Mrs. Crazy said...

Very cute costume!! Love your blog....I found you through YOLO Mondays, and I would be your newest follower..

Mrs. Crazy
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Tiffany said...

300 yards?!? Holy moley. That is insane. So worth it though! You guys looked awesome!

jes @ twosmuppies said...

looks like such a good halloween weekend! i died when i saw that you dressed as a loofah.

Lindsay said...

Love love love it! You are too freaking adorable girl!

One of these days we will be together for Halloween and you will be Taylor and I will be Selena and we will be BFF's!

Love you! xoxo

CC said...

Great idea! You look adorable. ;)

Girls Love Fried Pickles said...

I am still waiting for body wash and nipple rings. Love you!

Kelly { MessyDirtyHair } said...

When I saw your costume on Instagram I died. Seriously so creative & so freaking cute!!! You look adorable. The headband is my favorite! Your hubby just completed the costume! Probably my favorite costume so far this year!

Holly said...

Love the loofah! So cute! Worth the time for looking so adorable!

Ashley said...

Oh my gosh. You could not be more adorable in your pink loofah costume!!!!

Darby Hawley said...

yall were so busy!!! Loved your loofah costume, even if it took a while to make ;-)

Jeans and a Teacup said...

Hahaha....love your costumes! I am going as catwoman from The Dark Knight Rises... Not very creative, I know, but since everyone tells me I look like Anne Hathaway I'm going to take advantage. Although, I don't have a party to go to so I might not get to wear it...sad :-(
~Jessica
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Emily said...

Cute costume!

Makaila said...

What a FANTASTIC Idea!!! I am so impressed Shanna! Adorable and cute AND funny! I don't know how you do it, time after time! Glad you had such a fun weekend!

Just Another Shopaholic said...

Your costume is so adorable!! I love that you picked the color pink.

Helene said...

you look of course amazing. I love this idea! glad your parties were fun!!

Andrea said...

You look fabulous!! I love it! You & Ross made a great couple pair!

Sheaffer {Pinterest Told Me To} said...

TOTALLY worth your time! Awesome costume!

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Dianna Davis said...

How adorable! My husband and I pulled together costumes with a little DIY, but NOTHING that took 6 hours. Yikes! We dressed up as Suzy Bishop and Sam Shukusky from Wes Anderson's film from this summer, Moonrise Kingdom. It was so fun! Glad y'all had a good time!

Dianna Davis said...

How adorable! My husband and I pulled together costumes with a little DIY, but NOTHING that took 6 hours. Yikes! We dressed up as Suzy Bishop and Sam Shukusky from Wes Anderson's film from this summer, Moonrise Kingdom. It was so fun! Glad y'all had a good time!

Annie said...

Your parties sound like so much fun, and OH.MY.GOODNESS - I love your costumes...such a cute idea!! And totally worth the extra time and tulle :)

Annie
The Other Side of Gray

Unknown said...

LOVE your costume! Especially the name "Bathing in Love" lol!

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tara said...

cutest loofah i've ever seen! :)

Kate at Green Fashionista said...

Love the loofah! What an awesome idea :)

Katie @ My Darling Days said...

ha! I loved your costumes, very creative :)

Rebecca @ Mommy in Heels said...

Oh my I love it!!! How awesome!!

Modern Camelot said...

I LOVE that costume, such a cute idea!! You look great.

Sylvia said...

Your costumes are hilarious :D I love it! I'm a huge Halloween fan and dress up every year. This has got to be one of the cutest couples theme I've seen. Great job!

meghan said...

This is THE cutest Halloween costume! My goodness, whatever time you spent was totally worth it!

Taylor @ Pink Heels Pink Truck said...

300 yards?!?! Are you serious?? That is nuts!! LOL But Oh.so.cute!! Loved your pics!!! And a little bit jealous that you got to dressup! I can't even remember the last time I dressed up for Halloween. ;)

Anonymous said...

You are too freaking funny and would make a loofah Halloween costume. I hope Ross was wearing something under that towel ;) What are Landry & Logan dressing up as this year? Can't wait to see pictures of them :)) xoxo

Head to Toe Chic said...

Such an original costume idea! I absolutely love it!!! Your costume was definitely worth all the work.

xo,
Angela
headtotoechic.blogspot.com

Chris said...

You two are so cute! Husband loves dressing up for Halloween but I'm lame and won't do it!

Kathrin@shopschoolsleep said...

You loooked great!!! Loved the costume...so that means next year I can borrow yours, right? hahaha!! Your parties looked like so much fun!! I did nothing....by choice!

Susan said...

Oh my goodness! You guys look terrific! Awesome job on the costumes!!

jeands said...

you are the most gorgeous loofah out there! the photos speaks for itself that it was a great party and you guys had tons of fun! love your outfit coordination with your hubs, so unique.

Heather said...

I love this idea for a costume - so easy and cute! And the fact your hubby needed a shower is too perfect! Great costumes!

XO
Pearls & Paws

Shannon @ Bungalow960 said...

Your costume! I died. Even my lovely boyfriend said your idea was good. And for him that = amazing.

Sarah said...

How cute are you?! And I am so jealous that you and Ruthie got together! How fun!!

Allison @ In the Queen City said...

LOVE this outfit idea!! I thought about doing this but was too lazy haha... your's turned out great!

FitTravelerAJ said...

Seriously, SO adorable! Love the idea for the couple's costumes. You are so crafty!

-AJ
FitTravelerAJ.blogspot.com

Kimberlee said...

haha you were so creative with your costumes... love it!

Jamie said...

That is such a creative costume! haha, so cute!

Jessica @ Here(and)Now said...

Oh my goodness you guys are adorable! I love halloween, and you two totally ROCKED it!
xx
Here&Now

still being [molly] said...

seriously?! cutest loofah ever!! love this!!!!

Raquel said...

Omg I love your costume!! SO freaking cute!

Unknown said...

OK so I love the fact that you were a loofah. I couldn't figure out for the life of me what it was until I read it. That's a genius idea. But sheesh, it sure did take a long time to make. I agree, you should definitely buy your costume next year.

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