Posts by Kennedy Lindberg
Melody from the American Girl Dolls Historical Line
Nostalgia is something that is the driving factor behind so many trends online. We look back on our childhood and together we appreciate and remember things like Barbies to Bratz dolls. The internet has brought back their popularity over the past years, realizing the how great the fashion these dolls have and one of these that have been trending recently, are the historic line of the American Girl Dolls. American Girl Dolls were very popular in the early 2000s. They came with books of their stories and each are from different time periods.
In this I’ll be covering how you can create a costume after the doll Melody. Melody was a doll released more recently-in 2016 but is still in the historic line. Her story takes place in the 1960s. To dress like Melody, wear a green patterned dress, teal blue sunglasses and shoes, white frilly socks, and a teal blue handbag. Add teal blue ribbon to the dress and your hair, or wear a teal pillbox hat.
Kirsten from the American Girl Dolls Historical Line
Nostalgia is something that is the driving factor behind so many trends online. We look back on our childhood and together we appreciate and remember things like Barbies to Bratz dolls. The internet has brought back their popularity over the past years, realizing the how great the fashion these dolls have and one of these that have been trending recently, are the historic line of the American Girl Dolls. American Girl Dolls were very popular in the early 2000s. They came with books of their stories and each are from different time periods.
In this I’ll be covering how you can create a costume after the doll Kirsten. Kirsten is one of the iconic dolls from the line and her story is one that takes place in 1854. To dress like Kirsten, start with a blue colonial-style dress. Under this wear a white petticoat and white bloomers with a lace trim at the hem. Over this wear a red gingham apron and gold heart locket necklace. Pair with yellow and white striped socks and brown boots. Braid your hair in two braids then time with elastics back on the base of the braid. Cover that area with blue ribbons and wear a red gingham bonnet.
Jared from Booksmart
Jared is a character from the movie Booksmart, and is played by Skyler Gisondo. The comedy film follows best friends Amy and Molly at the end of their senior year, where they attempt to experience things they haven’t in school like partying, but all in one night before graduation. Jared is an outgoing character in the film that we learn is a student just desperate for approval, but all in all we learn to find him endearing in the end.
To dress like Jared, either wear a pre-printed Jared shirt just like this hilarious one in the movie, or make one of yourself using a white blank tee and transfer printer paper. Under the white tee, wear a black collared striped shirt, and over the top wear a maroon bomber jacket. Pair with two sizes of gold chains and a red key clip on your jeans.
Tommy from Sweet Tooth
Tommy is one of the main characters from the Netflix series Sweet Tooth, and is played by Nonsoe Anozie. Sweet Tooth follows Gus who is a boy that is half human and half deer as he travels through a post-apocalyptic world with help from Tommy.
To dress like Tommy, wear a brown trench coat over a red zip-up hoodie and a white t-shirt. Pair this with dark khaki cargo pants and black hiking boots. To take the look even further add on a backpack and distress the costume using deep brown paints.
Genevieve Delacroix from Bridgerton
Genevieve is a character from the popular historical drama Netflix series Bridgerton, and is played by Kathryn Drysdale. Genevieve is a character we see many times throughout the seasons, as she is the local dressmaker for all the women we see in the series.
To dress like Genevieve, wear a deep navy regency-style dress, a navy flower hair clip, pearl teardrop shaped earrings, and to create her necklace: take a pearl necklace and attach a black charm or earring like the one linked to resemble her own.
Eloise from Bridgerton
Eloise is a character from the popular historical drama Netflix series Bridgerton, and is played by Claudia Jessie. Eloise is a character that has appeared in every season of the show and is the best friend of Penelope Bridgerton, until they have a falling out. Eloise is a funny character that is not interested in the prospect of traditional marriage like her peers.
To dress like Eloise in her blue costume, wear a teal half-cape over a light blue regency dress. Another look where she’s over-the-top dressed up, wear an ivory or cream regency dress, white opera gloves, and attach a large ostrich feather to a tiara/ headband.
Becky from Sweet Tooth
Becky or ‘Bear’ is one the main characters from the Netflix series Sweet Tooth, and is played by Stefania LaVie Owen. Sweet Tooth follows Gus who is a boy that is half human and half deer as he travels through a post-apocalyptic world with help from a man named Tommy. Becky is a 16-year-old girl who is founder of the Animal Army, who Gus meets in the series.
To dress like Becky, take a light was denim jacket that is oversized and cut off the sleeves above the elbows. To add more distressing to the raw edge, run sandpaper along it or the blade of scissors. Under that wear a white tee layered over a red and white striped long sleeve shirt. Wear an army green bandana around the neck, and cheetah print pants. For shoes, taken black ankle-boots and draw designs on them with white and pink paint markers. you can also use a black paint marker for the white shirt that reads ‘NO MANS LAND.’
Rachel Chu from Crazy Rich Asians
Rachel Chu is the main character in the iconic romantic-comedy Crazy Rich Asians and is played by Constance Wu. The film follows Rachel as she travels with her boyfriend Nick to his friend’s wedding in Singapore, only to learn that his family is extremely wealthy and she attempts to fit in with this crowd, including his disapproving mother.
There are a few notable looks you can recreate from the film to dress like Rachel, and the first is her casual look which is simply a denim jacket over a black and white striped shirt. Another is a pink and white floral dress and finally, a tulle blue dress with a floral bridal headband.
Wendy from Sweet Tooth
Wendy is a character from the Netflix series Sweet Tooth, and is played by Naledi Murray. Sweet Tooth follows Gus who is a boy that is half human and half deer as he travels through a post-apocalyptic world with help from a man named Tommy. Wendy is a girl who is a human-pig hybrid and the sister of Becky or ‘Bear’.
To dress like Wendy, wear pink corduroy overalls over a cream knit polo shirt, and a yellow cardigan over those. Wear a pig nose and a maroon dotted scarf or bandana in your hair.
Simon Basset from Bridgerton
Simon is a character from the popular historical drama Netflix series Bridgerton, and is played by Rege-Jean Page. Simon is the love interest of season one of the series, and only appears within that season. He ends up marrying the diamond of the season, Daphne Bridgerton.
To dress like Simon, wear a black or blue vest, a white regency-style shirt, a black cravat, black pants, and a black coat.