Carbon Costume

In Rocky Horror Picture Show, when Dr. Frank-N-Furter (Tim Curry) isn’t wearing hospital scrubs he’s strutting his stuff in fishnets and platform heels. While we can’t promise that imitating his look will transform you into a “Sweet Transvestite from Transexual Transylvanian” we can assure you that nearly everyone will know where you got your inspiration. Dr. Frank-N-Furter has a style that is unmistakable.

The Hitachiin Twins, Hikaru and Kaoru, are part of the Ouran High School Host Club, who use their twin appeal to draw in clients. They like to play the part of little devils and often have people wondering which twin is which.

Pocahontas is the independent and spirited daughter of Chief Powhatan, who befriends the Englishman John Smith and eventually saves his life.

While it may seem as though Cher has a never-ending supply of clothing, the Valley girl does have a few standard pieces. By matching a pleated skirt with knee-high socks, a Cher makeover is pretty easy to achieve. Dressing like her will also make your cell phone addiction a little less annoying to everyone else.

In The Walking Dead, Dr. Eugene Porter (Josh McDermitt) claims to be a scientist who has the cure for the zombie plague. We’ll see if he’s as smart as he says he is, but we know for sure he can’t be trusted with a firearm.

Wong Kar-wai’s In the Mood for Love follows Su Li-zhen, played by Maggie Cheung, who slowly develops a relationship with a married neighbor in 1960’s conservative Hong Kong. Throughout the film, she is seen in an array of modernized chinese style dresses and a big up-do. To more accurately mimic her look with your cotume, try incorporate the theme of red that is so prevalent in the movie.

In The Last of Us, Riley Abel is a 15-year-old survivor and best friends with Ellie. She dislikes the military and sides with the radical Fireflies, but that won’t come between her and Ellie.

Often times regarded as a somber angel, Castiel has great affection for the Winchester brothers in Supernatural. In his world, angels don’t have much or any emotion, but Castiel has grown to have a range of emotions, which has both harmed and saved the world.

In The Walking Dead, Rosita Espinosa (Christian Serratos) accompanies Abraham Ford on zombie adventures. Her style, which blends military issue with sex kitten, won’t stop walker attacks but you know she’ll look good while she gets bitten.

Not only is this up-and-coming talent a great actress, but she’s quickly become a style icon for many with her easy glamour and effortless beauty. Hollywood’s darling, Lupita Nyong’o, took home an Oscar for her amazing performance in 12 Years a Slave. She topped her performance off with an Academy Award speech that knocked it out of the park, inspiring others to hold onto their dreams.