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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.

Chloe the Topaz Fairy

Chloe the Topaz Fairy is the fourth fairy in the Jewel Fairies children books by Daisy Meadows. She teaches changing and transforming magic to the fairies of Fairyland so that they have the skills to change objects from one thing to another. Quick witted and determined, Chloe has blazing fast reflexes, which is important for transforming things. Her wand creates a brilliant beam of orange and gold sparkles. She is the first Black fairy in the series.

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Angie Polaski from Will Trent

Angie Polaski (played by Erika Christensen) is a main character in the TV series Will Trent, based on the Karin Slaughter book series.  Angie is police officer with the Atlanta PD partnered with Michael Ormewood, and grew up in foster care alongside the titular Will, who she dates on and off at the start of the series.  She is also a recovering addict.  Angie has red hair and a purposefully unaffected demeanor.  She cuts her hair short in season two.  Angie wears a wide arrange of styles.  If you choose to recreate this look from season one, you’ll need grey boots, wide leg pants, a bright sweater and orange neckerchief, topped with an oversized coat.  One of her looks in season two includes dark jeans and a green button down under a burgudny sweater.  Her gold hoops and small brown purse make several appearances throughout the series.

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Will Trent

Will Trent (played by Ramón Rodríguez) is the titular GBI agent from the series Will Trent, based on the series of books by Karin Slaughter.  Will grew up in the foster care system alongside off-and-on girlfriend Angie Polaski and solves crimes in Atlanta with his partner Faith Mitchell.  He has a penchant for three-piece suits, loves his adopted pup Betty, and always carries a handkerchief.  To build your costume, you’ll need a brown three-piece suit, button down shirt, dress shoes, and tie.  Top it off witha white handkerchief and a stuffed pup to stand in as your Betty.

Academy Student from Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

The Academy students are characters from the new Hunger Games film: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes and is played by a large ensemble both in the background and some featured, in scenes featuring Coriolanus Snow as he prepares and during the games. The Hunger Games series of films are based off of the original books by Suzanne Collins. This film takes place 64 years before the original Hunger Games we know. In this new film we get to see Coriolanus Snow at 18 years old who is assigned to mentor Lucy of District 12 as the 10th annual Hunger Games approaches.

The students wear bold and red matching uniforms. They feature a red blazer, red pleated skirt, red pants, black dress shoes, a blue collarless shirt, and a matching gold pin to represent The Academy. This would make a great group costume for Hunger Games fans.

Enoch from Miss Peregrines Home for Peculiar Children

Enoch is one of the characters in the film Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children, based off of the book by Ransom Riggs. This movie is directed by Tim Burton and it definitely is fitting in its style. Enoch is played by Finlay MacMillan. The movie is about a boy named Jacob we follow through the story as he is transported into the past where a home of orphans with special powers live.

Enoch is one of the children at the home and his special power is the animation of things like dolls that he builds and creates. To dress like Enoch, wear a gray cardigan, a light gray button-down shirt, dark gray trousers, canvas suspenders, and brown dress shoes.

Emma Bloom from Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children

Miss Peregrine is one of the main characters in the film Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children, based off of the book by Ransom Riggs. This movie is directed by Tim Burton and it definitely is fitting in its style. Emma is played by Ella Purnell. The movie is about a boy named Jacob we follow through the story as he is transported into the past where a home of orphans with special powers live.

Emma is one of the children at the home and her special ability is floating and air. To dress like Emma, wear a light blue dress, a small brown watch, platform buckle boots to mimic the ones she wears to weigh her down to the ground, and a blonde wig.

Miss Peregrine from Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children

Miss Peregrine is one of the main characters in the film Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children, based off of the book by Ransom Riggs. This movie is directed by Tim Burton and it definitely is fitting in its style. Miss Peregrine is played by Eva Green. The movie is about a boy named Jacob we follow through the story as he is transported into the past where a home of orphans with special powers live.

Miss Peregrine runs this particular home and her Victorian look is inspired by what she can turn into: a peregrine falcon. To dress like her, you can get a custom piece on Etsy like this blue coat, or wear a black victorian dress or coat, a black victorian skirt, boots, and of course a pocket watch.

Fiona from Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children

Fiona is one of the characters in the film Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children, based off of the book by Ransom Riggs. This movie is directed by Tim Burton and it definitely is fitting in its style. Fiona is played by Georgia Pemberton. The movie is about a boy named Jacob we follow through the story as he is transported into the past where a home of orphans with special powers live.

Fiona is one of the children at the home and her special power has to do with growing plants. To dress like Fiona, wear a brown corduroy blazer, a lighter brown button down blouse, a printed brown sweater, khaki pants, and brown shoes.

Jacob from Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children

Jacob is the protagonist in the film Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children, based off of the book by Ransom Riggs. This movie is directed by Tim Burton and it definitely is fitting in its style. Jacob is played by Asa Butterfield, and is a character we follow through the story as he is transported into the past where a home of orphans with special powers live.

Jacob dresses very simply and realistically in this film, fitting the sea-side environment and spooky nature of the story. To dress like Jacob wear a green or blue jacket, a blue fisherman’s sweater or a green shirt and white tee combo.

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