Halloween Location Looks: Day 15 of 31 – LA Story

My month of DIY costumes shot in front of the actual shooting locations continues!! Day 15 is here and it's from a film that made me love LA after I had been living here for a bit. Today’s costume comes from:

They shot:

...at LACMA, which happens to be within walking distance of my casa!

A quick trip down the street for today's look to find where they shot this:

To complete a Steve Martin costume from LA Story, here are the main elements you'll need:

1. Black cardigan and pants (Both from my collection, but this is another easy find, whether you hit H&M or Salvation Army.)

2. The hat! (this white hat is c/o Party City)

3. Skates (I didn't bring my pair from inside in fear of getting kicked out, but to score a pair of your own, Amazon carries tons of options)

4. White blouse (Straight from my closet leftover from my serving days!)

Grab the skates, it's time to go to the museum!

So, I didn't actually bring my skates inside! I pretended to glide past the art like Steve Martin, though.

I would never have made it past those guards with my no-so-stellar skating skills.

I felt like a mime being framed in this piece of art outside. (PS, costume option #2 = mime!)

I rolled through the museum halls just like SM...

...sat and reflected...

...just like SM...

...and posed just like SM.

Now I'm in the mood to rewatch this!

Fifteen looks down, 16 to go!

Film Details:

LA Story (TriStar, dir. Mick Jackson)

Location: LACMA 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036

Halloween Location Looks: Day 14 of 31 – Boogie Nights

My month of DIY costumes shot in front of the actual shooting locations continues!! Day 14 is here and this has been one of my go-to costume for years when I was a blonde! Today’s costume comes from:

I love the 70s aesthetic, so I was super obsessed with this movie when it came out. The clothes, the music, the heart shaped sunglasses!

I used to get "you know who you look like" all the time with Heather Graham, so I used to pick characters she played in films as Halloween costumes.

So for this series, I couldn't resist! The gang spends some time inside the LA diner, Du-pars...

...so that's where I went to shoot this!

To complete a Rollergirl costume, here are the main elements you'll need:

1. Heart shaped sunglasses (Amazon has these for less than $4!)

2. The hair! (my wig is c/o Party City)

3. Rollerskates (Mine were snagged on ebay, but Amazon carries tons of options)

4. Halter (Snag a vintage one while thrifting!)

5. Knee socks (Something above the knee is perfect!)

Yeah, I haven't totally mastered the game of skating...yet.

Right in front of Du-pars, I put on my skates and started spinning!

I wonder if Heather took lessons?

The center parted blonde wig helped me channel the 70s vibe.

I used my actual camera instead of a Polaroid that Rollergirl uses, but I feel like I always see old ones at Goodwill for copycat perfection!

One final shot...

...before leaving this location.

Matching skater girls!

Fourteen looks down, 17 to go!

TV Show Details:

Boogie Nights (New Line Cinema, dir. Paul Thomas Anderson)

Location: 12036 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, CA 91604

Halloween Location Looks: Day 12 of 31 – Father of the Bride

My month of DIY costumes shot in front of the actual shooting locations continues!! Day 12 is here and it’s time to walk down the aisle. Today’s costume comes from:

Awww, Steve Martin!! He makes the sweetest dad!

I always remember being obsessed with the Banks' house from the film, so when I went to shoot, it was just like being in the movie!

So to complete this costume, the key piece that you’ll need to rock a Father of the Bride look, is a wedding dress. I know, I know, it sounds ridiculous and pricey, right?

But wait!! It's not as ridiculous to source, as you can find tons of budget options at thrift stores! Mine came from a thrifting excursion and I scored it for $12!! Snag:

1. Wedding dress (Hit up your local thrift stores or grab a married pal who has theirs hanging in their closet!)

2. The hair! (my wig is c/o Party City)

3. Extras (A bouquet or veil would make this totally complete!)

The Instagram teaser quote from the film that I gave was this…

I mean, who doesn't want to get married at the Steak Pit?!

Once I made it to the house, I began my best "bride-ing"!!

Kimberly Williams' dress was long-sleeved, so that was where my head was at when I was looking at dress options.

Unfortunately I didn't have this set up when I tried on my dress, but I can wait to have this on my actual wedding day!

This is my "woo, I'm getting married" look. Does it work?

NBD, I'm just taking pics in a vintage wedding dress in front of a house that isn't mine :)

I have to say, wearing this dress was mighty fun. Plus it's super comfortable, which is always a key part to any successful Halloween. (Comfort is key! You can even hide sneakers under this dress!)

Matching brides!

Grab a Steve Martin lookalike who's got one liners to shoot all night and your costume is complete!

Twelve looks down, 19 to go!

Movie Details:

Father of the Bride (Touchstone Pictures)

Location: 843 S. El Molino Ave., Pasadena, CA