Halloween Location Looks: 28 of 31 – Risky Business

My month of DIY costumes shot in front of the actual shooting locations continues!! Day 28 is here and I get to play out one of Tom Cruise's most iconic roles. Today’s costume comes from:

One of my all time favorite Tom Cruise roles - I mean come on...

Dancing in that white shirt to "Good Time Rock and Roll" - the best ever!!

The film shot mostly in Chicago, however there was additional material shot in LA and this house in Altadena was said to be where some of it was filmed...

...so a trip had to be made.

To complete the Tom Cruise costume from Risky Business, here are the main elements you'll need:

(If you've got a rad brother, boyfriend, husband, pal, cousin, etc. who might have these pieces in their closet - borrow away!)

1. Shirt (Borrowed (I've got a pink shirt like this but in a much smaller size) but Amazon and Goodwill always has options!)

2. Boxers (Hanes. Target. Done.)

3. Sunglasses (I borrowed a pair of these Wayfarers to shoot, but love the cheap-o options that are used at weddings and Bar Mitzvahs here.)

4. Socks (Grabbed a pair from the stash!)

I put on my shirt, boxers, sunnies, and socks and started to play air guitar.

Because when you're Tom Cruise, you play air guitar.

Then I pretended to sing "Old Time Rock and Roll".

Because when you're Tom Cruise, you pretend to sing "Old Time Rock and Roll".

I kind of love this look, brown wig and all.

I think this could be a very fun party theme...

These boxer briefs are SO comfortable. Dudes, you guys have it made!

Oh, and those sunnies...

Tom, you're the poster boy for Wayfarers.

Twenty-eight looks down, three to go!

Film Details:

Risky Business (Geffen Company., dir: Paul Brickman )

Location: 1090 Rubio St., Altadena, CA

Halloween Location Looks: 27 of 31 – Die Hard

My month of DIY costumes shot in front of the actual shooting locations continues!! Day 27 is here and it's my favorite Christmas movie. Today’s costume comes from:

Nothing says the holidays to me like Die Hard.

It's really become one of those family traditions... Chinese food on Christmas Eve, Gingerbread Lattes while looking at lights in the neighborhood, and Die Hard somewhere in-between.

Nothing is more memorable than Nakatomi Plaza in the film. It looks so sunset-y and pretty in the movie!

The in real life version is way bigger than it seems!

It's too good of a shooting location not to create a John McClain costume!!

This costume is perfect for a last-minute pick - tank top, a pair of cargo pants, and a plastic weapon or walkie talkie!

I grabbed my props and headed off to the plaza!

Bruce Willis is one of the action movie kings.

I just don't know how good I'd be with all of the stunts.

Nakatomi Plaza is tall, yo!

I did take a note from his performance. I went barefoot without issue...

...however Bruce, unfortunately, didn't have my same luck.

Glass + feet =

...a very unpleasant self-extraction party.

I was ready to take down Alan Rickman...

...just without all the bells and whistles below.

I'd love to do it from the ground floor.

Twenty-seven looks down, four to go!

Film Details:

Die Hard (Fox., dir: John McTiernan)

Location: Fox Plaza, 2121 Avenue of the Stars, Los Angeles, CA

Halloween Location Looks: 26 of 31 - LA Confidential

My month of DIY costumes shot in front of the actual shooting locations continues!! Day 26 is here and it's a modern noir film of the 50s. Today’s costume comes from:

I love this era.

I love this part of LA too! Crossroads of the World has been around since 1936 and was the world's first outdoor mall (thanks Wikipedia!!). It's still used for shops but there's lots of offices situated there as well.

I love that old LA is the backdrop to this film and I love all the vintage clothes that make up the wardrobe.

Kim Basinger is a dream!

To complete the 50s Lynn Bracken costume from LA Confidential, here are the main elements you'll need::

1. Dress (I thrifted mine but there are always options on Etsy!)

2. Red lipstick (Mac makes my fave)

3. Blonde locks (my wig is c/o Party City)

I put on my white dress and hit Sunset Blvd.

Kim wore hers inside but I had to take mine outside for a twirl!

There's something so glamorous about wearing a white satin dress in old Hollywood.

Plus it's super comfortable too!

I just love the setup of Crossroads of the World. The different businesses sit in little bungalows with a faux cruise ship in the center!

It must have been hard getting glammed up like this everyday...

Kim Basinger did it well.

Twenty-six looks down, five to go!

Film Details:

LA Confidential (Warner Bros., dir: Curtis Hanson)

Location: Crossroads of the World, 6671 Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90028