Carbon Costume Posts by Mandy
Donna Meagle from Parks and Recreation
Donna Meagle is a character in the NBC sitcom, Parks and Recreation. She is the office manager of the Pawnee Parks and Recreation Department. Out of everyone in the show, Donna has the most active dating life with a variety of suitors. She is sociable yet strong-willed, with a taste for luxury and culture. Played by stand-up comedian and actress Retta, the character became a regular in the third season. This costume guide includes a standard outfit from the earlier seasons, as well as the outfit from the iconic “Treat Yo Self” segment.
Aunt Vivian from Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
Vivian Banks is a main character in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. As Will‘s maternal aunt, she is no-nonsense and nurturing, yet she is also vivacious and valiant. She is extremely career-driven, having earned her PhD at UCLA, where she met her future husband, Phillip Banks. Together they had four children: Nicky, Ashley, Carlton, and Hillary. In the beginning of the series, Janet Hubert played Vivian, yet Daphne Reid took over in the latter half of the third season. This came with changes to the character as well, moving from an astute aunt to one with a less fiery demeanor. Nonetheless there have been several jokes in the show that poke fun at the recast.
Marnie from Pokemon Sword and Shield
Marnie is a rival character in the game Pokemon Sword and Shield. Eventually she replaces her older brother Piers as the Spikemuth Gym Leader. She specializes in Dark type Pokemon and only gives the Dark Badge to trainers who defeat her.
Anton from The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus
Anton is a character in the fantasy film titled The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus. He is the barker for a traveling theatre troupe in London. The troupe’s main attraction is the “Imaginarum,” or a surreal dream world. Anton has a crush on Valentina, the daughter of Doctor Parnassus. At the end of the movie, the two are happily married with a daughter. Andrew Garfield, whom you may recognize from the Amazing Spider-Man as Peter Parker, plays this role.
Loretha “Cookie” Lyon
Loretha “Cookie” Lyon is the main character on the FOX series, Empire. She co-founded Empire Entertainment alongside her husband Lucious Lyon. The couple had three children named Andre, Jamal, and Hakeem. After serving time in prison for distributing drugs, she returned to share ownership of the company. She later left to create her own label, Lyon Dynasty, but she rejoined when Empire acquired it. Personality-wise, Cookie is an outspoken individual who always demands respect, including from her children. She is especially driven, preferring to take matters into her own hands and take what is rightfully hers. However, she is very loyal and cares about the ones she loves. Key elements to Cookie’s style include fur coats, hoop earrings, and animal prints — specifically leopard.
Babs Bunny from Tiny Toon Adventures
Babs Bunny is a character in the Warner Bros animated series, Tiny Toon Adventures. She is a performer with a knack for improvisation and impressions. But sometimes her spot-on impressions annoy her friends, or gets her into trouble. Cheerful yet sassy, Babs loves the spotlight and comedic entertainment. She has a distinct feminine flair as indicated by her outfit and hairbows. Her best friend is Buster Bunny.
Princess Raya from Raya and the Last Dragon
Raya Kelly is the main character in the latest Disney+ film, Raya and the Last Dragon. Voiced by Kelly Marie Tran, whom you may recall portrayed Rose Tico in the recent Star Wars movies, Raya is a warrior princess who must find the last dragon, Sisu, to save her home from a dangerous plague. She is headstrong, mature, and adaptable, all traits that make her a capable leader of the group. However her biggest flaw is a reluctance to trust others. In addition to master martial arts, she utilizes kali sticks and her whip sword to battle enemies. Her pet is Tuk Tuk, a giant creature who resembles a hybrid of a pug, armadillo, and pill bug. Raya makes history as Disney’s first Southeast Asian princess.
Daisy Duck
Daisy Duck is a classic Disney character. She is Donald Duck’s girlfriend. She also is Minnie Mouse’s best friend, and together they share a love for fashion and style. Daisy is the more assertive and sassy of the two, which allows her to scold Donald’s temper tantrums. While she may have an explosive temper of her own, she is much better at controlling it. Like the other classic characters, Daisy appears in The Mickey Mouse Clubhouse and Mickey Mouse Cartoons, as well as the parks and merchandising.
Raven Baxter from That’s So Raven
“Oh snap!” Raven Baxter (Raven Symone) is the protagonist of the Disney Channel show That’s So Raven. She is a confident, fun-loving teenager who struggles to hide the fact that she can see the future. Her psychic visions only show a small segment of what will happen, so she tends to read it the wrong way. Hilarity ensues as she scrambles to change the event, blowing the whole thing out of proportion. Usually she recruits her two best friends, Chelsea and Eddie, to help. Aside from her powers, Raven adores fashion, with a love for making and designing outfits. An all grown up Raven stars in the sequel/spin-off, Raven’s Home, where her son inherits her psychic abilities.
Tadaomi Karasuma from Assassination Classroom
Tadaomi Karasuma is a supporting character in the comedic anime Assassination Clasroom. He’s an agent sent from Japan’s Ministry of Defense to monitor Korosensei at Kunugigoka Junior High School. He was hired as the physical education and assistant teacher for Class 3-E. Karasuma is strict yet kind, and prefers not to get particularly close with the students due to his profession. He’s not completely incapable of emotion but he’s rather oblivious when it comes to romantic feelings.
