Halloween Location Looks: Day 16 of 31 – Kill Bill

My month of DIY costumes shot in front of the actual shooting locations continues!! Day 16 is here and it's from a film that is a classic in my book. Today’s costume comes from:

Kill Bill Title Card

I want to be Uma Thurman.

Kill Bill Uma Thurman

A quick trip over to Pasadena to find the house that Vivica A Fox (Vernita Green) lived in...

Kill Bill Uma Thurman - Vernita's House

...was the ultimate backdrop for my costume!

Kill Bill Uma Thurman - Vernita's House

I just didn't try to meet the real owners and incite a fight...

Kill Bill Uma Thurman - Vernita's House

To complete the entire "Bride" costume from Kill Bill, here are the main elements you'll need::

Kill Bill - Uma Thurman DIY Costume Supplies

1. The comfy white hoodie/pants combo (This one was Alternative Apparel and dyed yellow!)

2. Dye! (Yellow RIT all the way!)

3. Fabric Glue (Aleene's Flexible Stretchable is the way to go!)

4. Ribbon (Easiest way to get those black stripes!)

5. Sword (Here's an exact replica! I borrowed one from a friend who keeps it on his wall!)

So easy to DIY - I have the whole rundown in the costume chapter of my book for more details!

New Dress A Day - book

I grabbed my sword and got into place.

Kill Bill Uma Thurman - Vernita's House

I can be the entire neighborhood watch!

Kill Bill Uma Thurman

I added a bit of red dye to the hoodie for some extra character :)

Kill Bill - Uma Thurman DIY Costume Supplies

Who knew I'd be so comfortable with this sword??

Kill Bill Uma Thurman

You don't mess with Uma. You don't mess with me.

Kill Bill - Uma Thurman DIY Costume Supplies

Just kidding...sorta!!

Kill Bill - Uma Thurman DIY Costume - The Bride

Sixteen looks down, 15 to go!

Film Details:

Kill Bill (Miramax, dir. Quentin Tarantino)

Location: 5506 Atlas St., Los Angeles, CA