The Bride of Frankenstein

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

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This Halloween, I turned to one of my favorite horror films for costume inspiration. Elsa Lanchester's BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN (1935) is absolutely incredible - from her iconic look to her perfect performance, her take on the monster's bride is one of my favorite film characters.

This year, I attempted to recreate her costume using a thrifted wedding dress and fashioning white fabric into the mummy-like sleeves. Definitely not the best rendition of her look, but I'm quite pleased with how it turned out, especially considering I only had about a day to put it together! ^^

I must apologize for being so absent as of late, my internet has been wonky for the past week! What did you do for Halloween?

♥, Kailey

42 comments:

  1. MariaNovember 1, 2011 at 2:08 AM

    This make-up is crazy! Halloween isn't as celebrated in Australia (I know, how appalling!) so I didn't dress up.
    Although, I would've like to go as the Black Swan. That would've been amazing!
    xoxo
    Maria
    www.avenuemaria.blogspot.com

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  2. Laura MorriganNovember 1, 2011 at 2:43 AM

    cool outfit, i love how you painted the stitches on! I definetly wouldn't have been able to think of something like this with only one day! I love her hair, that beehive with curly white streaks!

    http://frustratedwriterstyle.blogspot.com/
    http://rosesandvellum.blogspot.com/

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  3. KirstenNovember 1, 2011 at 3:15 AM

    Oooh you look great! I wish we celebrated Halloween more here, but as Maria said, it isn't really celebrated in Australia! How poopy. I would have dressed up as something really stupid, like a tree.

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  4. AmeliaNovember 1, 2011 at 3:16 AM

    That is so bloody good. Best Halloween outfit I've seen at least.

    I actually didn't celebrate Halloween. It's more of an imported holiday here.

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  5. Dial V for VintageNovember 1, 2011 at 4:54 AM

    You're a lovely Frankenstein's Bride! I didn't celebrate Halloween, it's not really a custom here in Belgium. Sadly because I also wanted to dress up! :D

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  6. Cliff TunaNovember 1, 2011 at 5:15 AM

    Hey you're so creative and talented on creating that costume. Happy Halloween! :D

    CROP.CRIP.CROP

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  7. ElineNovember 1, 2011 at 5:34 AM

    No, this is really good! I love how you did your make up and the dress looks totally high fashion :D

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  8. AnonymousNovember 1, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    you have a gorgeous jawline

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  9. AnonymousNovember 1, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    Your outfit rocks! Great work lady :)

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  10. AnonymousNovember 1, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    The costume looks lovely and I've loved looking through all your past posts - especially the Pretty in Pink ones :) That film is a firm favourite of mine xxxx

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  11. Ballad of SeasonsNovember 1, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    hey! that's so creative Kailey! I gotta watch that film (noted!)
    xoxo, Betül

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  12. MariseNovember 1, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    This is such a cool Halloween costume! I love it :D

    My Halloween was spent watching horror movies with my boyfriend ahah.

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  13. BiancaNovember 1, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    I really like your interpretation. I feel like costumes should have personal flair and not have to be exacts! You look amazing!

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  14. CharlieNovember 1, 2011 at 4:56 PM

    BAAAHHHH SO AWESOME!!!!!!

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  15. Caroline Ergy ErgNovember 1, 2011 at 6:00 PM

    It looks amazing :D :D your dress is really pretty too, great job! Hope you had a fun day!
    xxxxx

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  16. KatherineNovember 1, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    Wow, awesome costume - you look amazing!

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  17. Ms. DeeNovember 1, 2011 at 7:03 PM

    You look so wonderful! I love the stitches, great detail! This is so funny because last night I was planning on posting a bunch of my Bride of Frankenstein art from the past (she has definitely been my biggest art muse for years) as well as a Bride treasury I put together on Etsy, but my computer conked out so I'll be posting it hopefully tonight or tomorrow. Great minds think alike it seems!

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  18. G.November 1, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    Awesome costume!

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  19. Casee MarieNovember 1, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    OMG, you look fantastic, Kailey! You did such a great job with the costume, espesh considering how little time you did it in, but the make-up! You're really a phenom.

    P.S. I miss you and your fabulous blog, I'm sorry I haven't been around much! Being in a temporary living situation has really wreaked havoc on my blogging/computer time. :(

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  20. KylaNovember 2, 2011 at 5:24 AM

    Wow, this is such an amazing costume! And the make-up is flawless. I can't believe you did that in a day!

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  21. FashimiNovember 2, 2011 at 5:26 AM

    Great make up and wonderful costume! You look absolutely beautiful. Way to make Halloween stylish!

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  22. Gabrielle - I LIKE IT FASTNovember 2, 2011 at 7:04 AM

    Wicked cool! meow
    xx
    I LIKE IT FAST

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  23. Kitsune-kunNovember 2, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    thanks:) your makeup looks so cool in these!

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  24. ErinNovember 2, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    This is a really great idea for a costume, looks amazing! x

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  25. LydiaNovember 2, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    Your make-up and costume is brilliant! I love how you've done the black lines around your chin it looks fantastic! <3

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  26. AudreyNovember 2, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    You look great and I love how your costume is both creepy and pretty! ^^

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  27. AnonymousNovember 3, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    I think it's pretty cool especially the little white side bits xx

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  28. DianaNovember 3, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    love your blog, definitely a follower =)

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  29. PhilippaNovember 3, 2011 at 4:31 PM

    Ooo I like idea and your outfit turned out pretty good! Thank you for leaving comments on my blog (I feel like I've not been doing well in replying back). I absolutely love the style of your blog, the fonts, the choice of colours, the content etc. Keep it up, I'll be following :)

    xxx

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  30. KendraNovember 3, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    The make-up looks absolutely fab, Kailey! Well done on the DIY costume!

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  31. Zenobie (Queen of Carrot Flowers)November 4, 2011 at 5:11 AM

    I love your take and the stitched together jawline!

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  32. alexNovember 4, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    I love your make up! Ah you did such a great job! It looks amazing!

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  33. mysterymoorNovember 4, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    It looks great!!

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  34. Paulie AntiquesNovember 4, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    oh my god! i absolutely love this! great job!!! :D

    love, pollly

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  35. Soph.November 5, 2011 at 5:18 AM

    Looks awesome. Very creative.

    I think you'll like my blog.

    Want to follow each other?

    http://sophlife.blogspot.com/

    Xox Soph

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  36. Lexy @ QUIRKY EXPLOSIONNovember 5, 2011 at 6:48 AM

    GAH YOU LOOK AMAZING. I love your makeeeup. It's so fun! YOU GO GURL.

    QUIRKYEXPLOSION.blogspot.com

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  37. ANovember 5, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    You're a great-looking bride of Frankenstein! I dressed up for the first time ever this year (we don't really celebrate Halloween in Finland) and I was a zombie kind of Marilyn Monroe.

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  38. RiikkaNovember 7, 2011 at 3:09 AM

    One of my favourite horror films / characters as well - and your costume is simply amazing!

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  39. ftashionNovember 8, 2011 at 4:16 AM

    Ooo, I love this crazy makeup! Hee the 'stitches' at the side of your face are so perfect for this look.

    Fang Ting
    ftashion

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  40. UnknownNovember 10, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    Whoa! Totally love your take on it! Great job.

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  41. Roni E.December 15, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    I love this makeup! Great job! The bride of Frankenstein rules.
    ~Roni
    http://ronifeelsnostalgic.blogspot.com/

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  42. HerwigNovember 8, 2014 at 4:46 AM

    This Halloween, I turned to one of my favorite horror films for costume inspiration. Elsa Lanchester's BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN (1935) is ... frankensteincostume.blogspot.com

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