Casual Costumes: Workout Edition #3- Tris Prior

Since last week's CC Workout was about Katniss, I figured this week's would be about another badass dystopian female. Tris Prior fits that description perfectly. She came from the calmest of the factions (Abnegation), to join the toughest (Dauntless), only to realize that she was in fact Divergent- causing her all kinds of trouble and reasons to fight. Get your Tris on with this great look from Target!

Tris Prior Workout by krystellemt 

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Casual Costumes: Workout Edition #2- Katniss Everdeen

I would be remiss if I didn't do a CC Workout Edition that didn't include badass Katniss! She's pretty much the epitome of  modern-day-yet-set-in-a-dystopian-future female strength. 

Katniss Everdeen Workout Edition by krystellemt 

Once again, everything pictured can be purchased at Target, so you don't have to break the bank to get a cute Katniss inspired workout outfit! 

And if workout gear isn't your jam, I created a regular Casual Costume back in 2014 for your everyday needs (that's still surprisingly relevant). You can check that out here.

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Casual Costumes: Workout Edition #1- Wonder Woman

I have been trying to get into shape lately, and with that comes lots of visits to the gym. I can't say I have been very successful so far, but at least I'm trying! Inspired by the month (hello Halloween!) and all the costumes that are around, I thought I'd do a couple of Casual Costumes with workout wear. To get it started is the strongest woman around- Wonder Woman!

Wonder Woman Workout by krystellemt 

Everything I used can be found at Target! Who doesn't love a reason to shop at Target, right?! And PS, even though that headband is in the girls' section, it totally stretches to fit an adult head. I know- I own it!

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Casual Costume- Jessica Jones

Jessica Jones by krystellemt

So my husband and I did a total binge watch of Jessica Jones over the past couple of days and I am in love!!! Jessica Jones is the perfect superhero in my opinion because shes not out there flaunting it, she just wants to help people and reconcile herself with her really shitty past. Never mind the fact that shes pretty relatable and has a cool job (a private eye! get paid to be nosy, my dream job lol) Above is a little inspiration board/casual costume/gift guide for the Jessica Jones lover in your life. The DSLR, messenger bag, bad-ass attitude and enemies sold separately :)

Casual Costume- Person In An Ugly Holiday Sweater

I wanted to write about ugly Christmas sweaters, but it just felt wrong to make it a gift guide, so its a Casual Costume instead. Call it, Person Wearing an Ugly Christmas Sweater Unironically, or something. I think its great that stores intentionally make ugly sweaters every year. I don't have the occasion to wear one, I don't know anyone that throws Ugly Sweater parties. I'm always grateful that Target makes sock versions of their ugly sweaters, I usually just buy those. This year I did buy the Feliz Navidad sweater from Target thats down below though. I just couldn't resist those smiling cacti! I'm hoping that I'll have somewhere to wear it soon.

Ugly Christmas Sweaters by krystellemt 

Gingerbread Pullover-Modcloth / Santa pullover-Modcloth / Elf pullover-Modcloth / Mossimo Supply Co. Men's Gnome Sweater / Mossimo Supply Co. Men's Cactus Sweater / A Christmas Sweater-TeeFury / Holiday Mix Vol. 1-TeeFury / Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Snowflake Sweatshirt / Vader Lack of Faith Sweatshirt

These came from Kohls, Target, Modcloth and Teefury. Some of these sweaters and sweatshirts are men's, it seems like they get the ugliest sweaters lol. The Modcloth sweaters are female, and the Teefury ones have the option to be bought in either men's or women's sizes.

Casual Costume- Katniss Everdeen (Mockingjay)

I like The Hunger Games movies, even though they seem to be in competition with The Twilight Saga for worst consecutive endings ever in a movie franchise. Today's Casual Costume is inspired by Katniss Everdeen's Mockingjay outfit. Its pretty easy, since the whole thing was black. I think its a good outfit for a day when you need to feel tough (or you need to ride a Harley). Big angel wings might be hazardous in everyday life (unless you're a VS model), so I chose to have them as a necklace instead.

Katniss-Mockingjay by krystellemt 

Halloween Costume- Cyd Sherman

I love The Guild! Its so close to what my beginning WoW experience was like, its like Felicia Day was in my guild. I recently rewatched all the seasons, and decided that I wanted to do a casual Codex costume (which would really just be her regular self, Cyd Sherman). The Cheesybeards shirt is no longer available from Jinx *cry*, but I am on a hunt to find one! Luckily for me, this costume is not a stretch by any means. I am always wearing jeans, tee shirts, cardigans and Vans or Converse.

Cyd Sherman by krystellemt 

T shirt / Old Navy navy blue boyfriend cardigan / Abercrombie & Fitch jeans / Vans shoes / The Guild Season 4 / Cyd Sherman (KMT) / The Guild Season 4

Halloween Costumes- Genie

Today's casual costume is based on Genie from Aladdin. Aladdin is one of my favorite Disney movies, and Genie is my favorite character from it. I've been anxiously awaiting for Disney to release Aladdin from the vault so I can get a copy on DVD, but until then, dressing up as Genie and listening to the soundtrack will have to do.

Genie by krystellemt 

American Apparel ribbed t shirt / American Apparel ribbed t shirt / Old Navy red pants / Børn leather shoes / Old Navy infinity scarf / Made | Made Shipangalia Gold Cuff Bracelet at ASOS / Photo of Genie

Five Fandom Friday- Halloween Costume Edition!

This is the first Five Fandom Friday that I've done, and I'm pretty excited for it! Since I've been posting Casual Costumes almost every day this week, it seemed very appropriate :)

1. Codex and Clara from The Guild. I recently rewatched the show, and I still love it as much as I used to. I think I relate more to Clara, but my husband seems to think I'm more Codex. Either way, costume-wise, I could never pull off Tinkaballa lol. Look for a casual Codex (aka Cyd Sherman) costume some time next week :)

Codex and Clara by krystellemt 
Clara - The Guild Wiki / Codex The Guild Wiki

2. Daria. Everyone compared me to her in high school I didn't mind. Daria was my cartoon twin and I thought it was refreshing to see such great use of sarcasm on teevee. 

Daria by krystellemt

Ted Baker blazer/ Forever 21 mini skirt / Black / Fillmore / Baby Rib Basic Short Sleeve T-Shirt | American Apparel / Daria Morgendorffer

3. Hanna Marin from Pretty Little Liars. Hanna's downward spiral this season has really inspired a grungy fashion sense in her and I love it. I love the way that all the PLLs dress, but if I were to dress like Hanna, I could wear her clothes again, if that makes sense. I don't see myself dressing like Aria and getting away with it.

Hanna by krystellemt 

Abercrombie & Fitch hot short shorts / Rothco clothing / Abercrombie Fitch denim mini skirt / S05E12 Taking This One To The Grave Hanna Marin Pretty Little Liars... / S05E12 Taking This One To The Grave Hanna Marin Pretty Little Liars... / S05E12 Taking This One To The Grave Hanna Marin Pretty Little Liars...

4. Ferris Bueller. This is one of the first 80's teen movies I remember being able to watch. When I was little, when there were bad words, my dad would fast forward through them and say that the tape was messed up lol. Ferris was my ideal boy for a very long time. So cool, and no matter what life threw at him, he always managed to come through it okay.

Ferris by krystellemt

Jacket / Old navy / Ray-Ban sunglasses / Stacy Adams Men's Fiorenza Oxford / Adult Comedy 80's Movie Ferris Bueller's Day Off Button Up Costume... / Save Ferris Pinback Button / Real leather jacket / BrushStrokes0037

5. Debra Morgan from Dexter. She's a little awkward, and cusses a lot. I identify with that. Plus I love her clothes. And, you get to dress like a cop, without having to be a slutty cop (since costume manufacturers seem to think that's all a female can be). Check out the casual costume I made for her here.

Thanks to Megan from The Nerdy Girlie and Kristin from SuperSpaceChick for coming up with 5 Fandom Fridays!

Halloween Costumes- Andie Walsh

I love 80's movies! Being born in the middle of the 80's, I didn't get to appreciate the teen angst genre of its time until many years later. Today's casual costume is inspired by 80's Brat Pack queen Molly Ringwald's character in Pretty in Pink, Andie Walsh. Andie was from the wrong side of the tracks, one of only a handful at her wealthy high school. Her "five and dime" looks were not appreciated by anyone except her loyal BFF Duckie. Andie was an OG DIYer, and I've always admired that.

Andie by krystellemt 

Long sleeve knit shirt / Floral print top / Forever 21 light weight pants / But Another Innocent Tale cream boots / Photo of Molly Ringwald

Halloween Costumes- Vanellope

Wreck It Ralph took my house by storm when it first came out, and it still has a pretty firm grip on my daughter! We watch the movie a lot, and Vanellope has become a household name. Today's casual costume is dedicated to her. Its Vanellope a little more grown up, but still cool.

Vanellope by krystellemt 

Old Navy jersey top / Fitted boyfriend blazer / NYDJ stretch denim skinny jeans / Dr. Martens leather mary jane shoes / RALPH ponytail hair tie / Photo of Vanellope von Schweetz

Halloween Costume- Gwen Stefani

Confession time guys. I have always admired Gwen Stefani's fashion sense. Always. Shes the one celebrity where I have never thought badly about one of her outfit choices. I think its great that she changes her style whenever it suits her, and she doesn't care about what any of us think about it. And whats even better, is that whatever look shes trying to pull off, she does so with great ease. So today's costumes are dedicated to her. Shes gone through so many style phases that I had a hard time choosing just one to base a look off of, so I did two. Let me know what you think of them in the comments below!

Gwen Stefani by krystellemt 

Project Social T camisole top / 7 For All Mankind clothing / Betsey Johnson crossbody purse / L.A.M.B. Deedra Peep Toe Bootie / Wilsons Leather Contemporary Pyramid Stud Leather Jacket - Leather -... / Photo of Gwen Stefani

Gwen Stefani by krystellemt 

Vans zipper sneaker / Buckle belt / Mac cosmetic / Royal Bones Plaid Overdye Super Skinny Pants | Hot Topic / BRITAIN / Photo of Gwen Stefani / Photo of Gwen Stefani / Women's Mesh Trim Tank Top : Target

Halloween Costumes- Gemma Teller Morrow

Sons of Anarchy has become a thing in this house and I love it! Its too bad that this season is its last, but lets be real, with the rate of death on that show, there won't be too many familiar characters left much longer. And trying to continue a show without its originals usually turns out disastrously. So today's casual costume is based on Gemma Teller Morrow. Even though shes the resident pot stirrer, shes also one of the most badass characters on the show (and she's got some of the best lines, I can't even).

Gemma Teller Morrow by krystellemt 

Urban Renewal black t shirt / JouJou lightweight jacket / Levi's levi jeans / Rampage boots / Deena Ozzy hobo handbag / The Muse Hoop Earring - Urban Outfitters / Photo of Gemma Teller Morrow

Gemma wears a lot of jeans, boots, black and leather jackets-  I guess that's standard motorcycle gear. She also wears a good amount of white and brown shirts, and those are often of the distressed and low cut variety. So if black isn't your color, you do have options! And you'll still pull off the look just fine. Don't forget the blonde streaks and slightly teased hair! Bonus if you can get yourself a Jax look-a-like :)

Halloween Costumes- Debra Morgan

Since thinking up Everyday Bella yesterday, the casual costume ideas have been flowing! Today's costume is Detective Debra Morgan, everyone's favorite foul mouthed sister from Dexter. This costume felt a bit like cheating, since Everyday Bella and Deb pretty much have the same wardrobe. Instead of St Jude bracelets and orange Jansport backpacks like Bella though, Deb accessorized with a Glock, a badge and some hand cuffs.

Debra Morgan by krystellemt 

Abercrombie Fitch blue button up shirt / Abercrombie Fitch red button up shirt / Levi s blue overall / Strappy boots / Coach shoulder strap bag / Aviator glasses / Photo of Debra Morgan

I really love how this typically boyish look doesn't look it at all on her. I think it has something to do with the fit, her clothes look very tailored. So if you do dress as Deb, don't just grab Dad's big flannel or brother's Levi's- get items cut for a female.

Would you dress as Deb for Halloween? Did I miss any of her signature pieces? Let me know!

Halloween Costumes- Bella Swan

When I first thought about cosplaying, I wanted to start off easy. I wanted to do Bella Swan. I knew I had at least half of her wardrobe in my closet, and I would feel comfortable wearing something she would wear. My husband kinda rained on my parade though. Twilight had well passed it's prime when I was considering this, and he thought regular Everyday Bella would be too obscure of a character to cosplay anymore. And I guess that's true, to a point. I imagine that if I had a group of Cullens or werewolves with me, Everyday Bella would make a lot more sense, even to the not-so-Twilight-savvy. But since I don't plan on cosplaying any time soon, especially not in a group big enough to do that, I thought I'd share my Bella costume as an inspiration for a Halloween costume. And bonus, if you end up buying something for this costume, you can easily wear it again as a regular outfit and no one will be the wiser.

Bella Swan by krystellemt 

Doublju brown jacket / American Eagle Outfitters jeans / Converse black shoes / Long Sleeve Flannel Shirt Mossimo Supply Co. / JanSport Right Pack Backpack / Photo of KStew / Bella's St Jude Hematite Bracelet

One thing I really appreciate about Bella's wardrobe is her love of flannels and earthy neutrals. Even as a vampire, you could find her in lots of blues, greens, and brown- which are colors I tend to wear often. Shes really easy to do because if you own a pair of jeans, any neutral or flannel top, a brown jacket, and some Chucks or Vans- you've got her pre-vampire look down!

What do you think? Is Bella too obscure now to dress up as, or is Twilight still relevant? Let me know in the comments below!

PS. This was my first time using Polyvore in years, how did I do? I found the site to be more complicated than I remembered. Maybe thats old age talking :)