Friday, November 1, 2013

WORLD PREMIERE: That Luigi Costume / PINAY CURVIES EVENT: Spooky-Oke Night!

If you were born in the 80's just like me, you probably never experienced dressing up and going trick-or-treat around this time of the year. Our idea of Halloween involved watching real-life spooky stories on Magandang Gabi Bayan and visiting our loved ones in the cemetery. So when Mitch asked me for theme/s on how to celebrate Pinay Curvies' first bloggiversary, I was quick to suggest a Halloween costume party. Yes, psychologists call this compensation. Ha!

Since I've showed up as a cheshire cat last year, I daydreamed to level up this time. I initially planned to be Ginger Spice (I want this British Union Jack dress!) but my hectic schedule made me change plans and, thanks to this random stranger wearing a Super Mario Bros. shirt, I got an idea who I'll portray in the party. Of course, I asked Mitch to show up as Mario since our names start with M and L. Sadly, she can't see herself in jumpsuit and mustache. 

Finding this get-up wasn't as easy as I imagined. I thought I'll go with this denim jumper then I realized my latest ukay ukay purchase looks more appealing. I was relieved to hear that my friend can customize this mustache necklace and my friend referred me to Chikara Hats. I luuuurve my friends! 

However, I was unable to find a mushroom to complete the look. There's none in Clipper outlets in Eastwood, Gateway and Farmer's Plaza and I was told there's no Comic Alley in Glorietta (anymore?). Dear Kate Torralba, how can I order? Still waiting for your reply here.

L is for Lorna...and Luigi!

Outfit of the Day:
Mum's green top
Jumpsuit from ukay ukay
White gloves from SM
Green flats from Solemate (SM)
Luigi hat from Chikara Hats
Mustache necklace from Pepper Manila

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The local curvy community I helped co-build is now one-year-old! Can you believe it? My daydreaming days felt just like yesterday and now I'm reminiscing about our little party to thank everyone for supporting our efforts to make it a smaller world for plus size Pinays worldwide. And so we dubbed it as #SpookyokeNight. Because singing is our national pasttime and we ain't celebrating until the fat ladies sing!

Spooky-oke Night!

The grateful faces behind Pinay Curvies

 How we partied, in photos

I don't think these photos can give justice to the amount of merriment we had last Saturday night and I don't think I can even articulate all my favorite moments. I'm super thankful that everyone showed up in fab costumes and everyone's game to croon and dance away. Mitch and I had a hard time choosing the best in costume and best singer, even! After much deliberation, we opted to have 2 winners per category. 

 Best in costumes: Janice as Kung Fu Hustle landlady & Lyn of ward88 as SnowWhite
Best Singers: Chiara as she-devil # 2 and Jo-anne as Insiduos black lady

 You're so sweet, Erzullie!

We made it to the news! Thanks, Candy!

See more #SpookyokeNight photos here. Photos by Cleopatra Mitch Leus.

Watch our own crazy rendition of Dynamite and Titanium on our YouTube channel. Mind you, we're not even drunk yet!

10 comments:

  1. I am happy to see girls who know how to appreciate and love themselves no matter what they have.

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    1. And I'm equally happy that you appreciate us and our advocacy. We hope we put a smile in your face. :)

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  2. Cheers to this blogger who has been in this for a good cause! :) Getting all the Pinay Curvies together and making them spread the love and acceptance is indeed GREAT! ;) Keep the flame and passion alive! We will be here for you! Get that NAVABI 2013! Wooohooooo!!!! :)

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    1. Thanks, Candy! I pray for the passion to remain ablaze. And, yes, I hope to win, too! *crosses fingers*

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  3. Looks like a fun night! You rock that Luigi costume! Lovely with an L!

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    1. It was fun! Have you seen our videos? Hyper, no? Hahaha! Thank you! After posting it, I realized my mistake of rotating some photos kaya L looked baligtad haha.

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  4. Ohh.. never actually worn a costume for halloween. Inggit ako. Ang gaganda nyo sis! :)

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    1. Does that mean 80's kid ka rin? Don't worry, may chance pa magpaka-bagets! Haha! Why don't you join your daughter in Halloween parties para may excuse to dress up? ;)

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  5. Looked like you had fun! And very witty costume ha. Wish I could be half as game as you are. haha

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    1. We sure did! Haha thanks! Oh, you're not into costume parties? Why naman? :(

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