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…g Marilyn Monroe’s ‘Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend’ from the film Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. Of course in this case, Ryan is the iconic blonde and the ensemble wear costumes inspired by the men in the ensemble from the film. Choosing this classic film as inspiration is also fitting as Greta Gerwig took a lot of inspiration from large sweeping sound-stage musicals from that time. The I’m Just Ken scene in Barbie is actually inspired by Singin’ in…

…g Marilyn Monroe’s ‘Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend’ from the film Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. Of course in this case, Ryan is the iconic blonde and the ensemble wear costumes inspired by the men in the ensemble from the film. Choosing this classic film as inspiration is also fitting as Greta Gerwig took a lot of inspiration from large sweeping sound-stage musicals from that time. The I’m Just Ken scene in Barbie is actually inspired by Singin’ in…

…Hermes (originated by André De Shields on Broadway and later played by Stephanie Mills) is the narrator of the musical Hadestown. Hermes weaves the tragic tale of Orpheus and Eurydice through song, even knowing how it ends. Hermes has been played by men and women on stage, making the costume flexible to meet your needs. Focus on shades of silver and grey, and choose a suit and vest or corset that makes you feel like a god….

…s Johnny Bravo. The author of Big Muscles, Small Mind, Jane believes macho men like Johnny are self-centered and dull. She has two forms in the series, a slight framed woman who wears a skirt shit and heels, and a super muscular form who wears a bikini. If you choose to recreate the second look, start with a muscle costume and then wear your bikini over top, keeping in mind you may need to purchase a larger size than usual to accommodate the extra…

…ur wrist, then measure your forearm about 6 inches down. Mark these measurements onto your black fabric. Add about an inch to and inch and a half to each measurement so you have space to place your velcro. Next, you’ll want to put masking tape on both ends about an inch away from the beginning and end of the fabric. Paint the space between the end of the fabric and the tape. Peel the tape off and let dry. Once it’s finished drying, cut your velcro…

…r’s hammer. Many myths also link these elves to Odin and call them “Odin’s Men”. Odin himself was known for wandering the world and, if people abided by the laws of hospitality, giving out gifts. He almost always sported a long white beard, a staff, and a robe as well. Given enough time it’s easy to see how Odin might have influenced the appearance of Father Christmas! La Befana in Italy We’ve pretty well covered the figures that may have influenc…

…t of the sweater. Then I used white pompoms and leftover foam to make snow men. Pipe cleaners made for some rather gaudy Christmas trees as well. And with that my little village was complete! As you’ll see in the completed pictures at the end of the article, the village isn’t exactly to scale. That is all part of the Ugly Christmas Sweater charm! Attach Some Mistletoe This part was my favorite part to make: Retractable Reindeer Mistletoe Clips Sup…

…ty’s PR team put in, tweeting several times a day and driving up fan engagement with the Gritty attitude people have come to love. Allen believe it was the hard work of the PR team that brought Gritty to life and made him so approachable.   On Gritty’s Design Of course Gritty’s design has a lot to do with that as well. Although he drew up around 25 mascots for the Flyers to choose from – including a pilot, a bull, a bat, and a flying squirrel – Gr…

…abeth’s costumes are the stuff of Regency dreams (as are Emma’s) and gentlemen can copy Darcy’s look by taking a page from Emma’s Mr. Knightley. Outlander Sweeping drama, roguish men, and a love that spans the ages between Claire and Jamie Fraser. What more can you ask for on Valentine’s Day? Gorgeous costumes, for one. Good thing Outlander has all of that and more! Fandom Favorites Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy There are so many versions of Harley…

…lays! Martha Kent We can’t finish off a list of beloved comic moms without mentioning Martha Kent. Few women could raise a man like Superman. Children are hard enough to wrangle, let alone one with superpowers! But Martha Kent manages it. And she does it with a grace and kindness that she passes on to her son. Movie Moms Queen Ramonda of Wakanda Queen Ramonda is not just a mother to her own two children but to the people of Wakanda as well. A quee…