Carbon Costume Posts by Mandy
Vincent Van Gogh
Vincent Van Gogh was a Dutch impressionist painter, and is probably one of the most famous artists of all time. His style emphasized vibrant colors and brushwork. His most famous works include his multitude of self portraits, and of course, Starry Night. Although his popularity came after his death, and while alive, Van Gogh was struggled with both poverty and mental illness. Tony Curran played the artist in an episode of Doctor Who titled “Vincent and The Doctor.”
Inosuke Hashibira from Demon Slayer
Inosuke Hashibira is a main character in the hit anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba. He is another member of the Demon Slayer Corps who accompanies Tanjiro and Zenitsu on their journey. Despite his impressive fighting abilities, he has a short temper. He is extremely aggressive, constantly instigating fights with everyone. Sometimes he overestimates his fighting abilities, which gets him into trouble. Under his boar mask, he has a very pretty and feminine face.
The Schuyler Sisters from Hamilton
They’re looking for a mind at work! The Schuyler sisters, Angelica, Eliza, and Peggy, are characters from the musical Hamilton. Angelica (Renee Elise Goldsberry) is the oldest sister who is reading “Common Sense” by Thomas Paine. She exhibits intellect and selflessness. Despite her romantic feelings towards Alexander Hamilton, she puts Eliza’s happiness over her own, and comes to her defense upon the release of the Reynolds Pamphlet. Eliza (Phillipa Soo) is the middle sister who is “helpless” for Alexander and becomes his wife. She continues his legacy after his death, such as raising funds for the Washington monument and establishing the first private orphanage in New York City. Peggy (Jasmine Cephas-Jones) is the youngest sister, nervous about being out after sundown — she’s really only known for her line “and Peggy!”
Germany from Hetalia
Ludwig Beilschmidt, also known as Germany, is a main character in Hetalia: Axis Powers. He is the leader of the Axis Powers, thus commanding Italy and Japan. He is a no-nonsense individual who always abides by the rules. He constantly yells at Italy for wandering off, but he does care about him. His brother is Prussia. Use the hair gel in this guide to slick back the wig.
Keebler Elf
The Keebler Elf is the mascot of Keebler Foods Company, a well known American cookie and cracker company. This adorable elf is best known for advertising its E.L. Fudge and Fudge Stripe cookies. His actual name is Ernest J. “Ernie” Keebler, and he works at a bakery called the Hollow Tree Factory. He has appeared in the company’s commercials since the 1980s. Did you know there are other Keebler elves as well? Some of these elves include his family and workers at the bakery.
Petyr from What We Do in the Shadows
Petyr (Ben Fransham) is a main character in What We Do in the Shadows, a horror mockumentary about the lives of four vampires. According to Viago, he is 8000 years old. He resembles Nosferatu, making him the most terrifying out of the group. He sleeps downstairs in a stone coffin, and he hates to be disturbed. He turned Deacon into a vampire, and in the movie, he turns Nick into a vampire. Petyr prefers remains silent, but he is definitely judging you. Use black eyeshadow around your eyes and on your cheeks for the perfect gaunt look. For added detail, you can use a darker gray or blue to make the veins on his head.
Matty Healy from The 1975’s “Sincerity is Scary”
Matty Healy is the lead singer and frontman of the British pop-rock band, the 1975. This is his outfit from their 2018 music video, “Sincerity is Scary,” which has over 6 million views on Youtube. The song is featured on their album “A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships.”
Deacon from What We Do in the Shadows
Deacon Bruke is a main character in What We Do in the Shadows, a horror mockumentary about the lives of four vampires. As the youngest of the group, Deacon is rebellious and cares about being cool. His interests include erotic dancing and knitting. One of his iconic moments is his bat fight with Nick. He is played by Jonathan Brugh. You can swap out the pirate shirt for the white tank top if you want to recreate the Deacon Dance.
Chihiro Fujisaki
Maki Harukawa is a character in the anime Danganronpa. They are a student in Hope Peak Academy’s Class 78th and a participant in the Killing School Life featured in Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc. Their title is Ultimate Programmer. Their secret is even though they were born a boy, they dress as a girl. But this secret isn’t shameful, and Chihiro finds the confidence to admit it. After their death, it’s discovered that Chihiro developed an AI program named Alter Ego to decrypt files about the academy. Alter Ego used Chihiro as an avatar to communicate with the other students.
IQ Kitty from RuPaul’s Drag Race
IQ Kitty is a character from the third season of RuPaul’s Drag Race: All Stars. In episode six, the contestants must perform as a girl group called The Kitty Girls. Trixie Mattel, a contestant, and the eventual winner of the season, creates the character of IQ Kitty. Paint on a heart in the middle of the dress with the white fabric paint, and draw the pi symbol with black Sharpie. Obviously you’ll need a lot of makeup to achieve this look. Follow this makeup tutorial from Trixie Mattel herself.
