#SecondHandSeptember Secondhand Party Clothes

Let's take a trip down memory lane to Russ and Anita's Movie Nites of the past.
A fun party that includes a movie! And dressing up in costumes shopped from my closet!

2019: Paradise, Hawaiian Style with Elvis [links go to OG blog posts]

[photo swiped from Anita's FB]
On Severo: Second hand tiki mask shirt
On me: '74 Matadors muumuu [informative link]

2015: Straight-Jacket with Joan Crawford [no blog post]

Me: repurposed hospital wristbands from 2010-11 chemo infusions
Stephan, who does the amazing sets in the pool cabana, such as this one

2015: Double Indemnity

Severo: used German suit from Amsterdam flea market, vintage tie
Me: 1940's rayon dress from Larry

You can see how Stephan totally transforms the cabana. Same space as above photo!

2013: Mildred Pierce with Joan Crawford

On Severo: second hand sport coat
On me: gauzy shirt and plaid sheath from Larry, head scarf a gift from a former student

2012: Singin' in the Rain [link to preliminary design post]

Topper: repurposed used sari

I never buy new for Anita's dress up parties.
I can always find something in my closet (or in refurbish mountain).

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Aloha, Glendale Style

It was another Movie Nite at Russ and Anita's house.

photo by Anita

Details:
Tiki cork necklace made by Susan West for her husband's 50th b-day party.
Grass skirt drink decor from same party, worn as cuffs.
Shell necklaces from a 2005 luau we attended in Kailua, on the Big Island.

"Why didn't I think of that?" Delicious!

Yes, we were going to see one of the Elvis in Hawaii films: Paradise, Hawaiian Style.

It's really bad -- check out this scathing review!

Russ and Anita introduce the movies

Nick and Will perform a poolside ditty

First short: Wackiki Wabbit

Dessert intermission before the feature.
I made Haupia (upper left above watermelon)
from a recipe provided by the Polynesian Cultural Center, where scenes from the Elvis movie were shot!

Closer look at Sarojini's Surfin' Pineapple Cupcakes. YUM!

Fun in the Tiki Shack

Under the Love Lobstah

One last outfit detail: Severo wore that same shirt at the 2005 luau mentioned above.
Where he danced with a Hula Girl!

HEY! Stop looking at her coconuts!

Previous Movie Nite escapades: Mildred Pierce [there are more but I can't find them].

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