The last time I wore an actual costume (that wasn't for some sort of stage production), I was like 8 yrs old. But the Oct. Yelp Elite invite got me excited. So using the power of Yelp, I found this little place. And what an awesome place it is!
I called to make an appointment and was able to get in the next day. Since I'm not particularly a costume-type person, I had no strong ideas of a certain character I wanted to be. I just figured something sorta sexy and something that didn't require a wig or lots of makeup. Despite my uber-vagueness, Gillian was able to pull some great costumes for me that were ready when I arrived for my appointment.
Gillian seriously rocks! You know that cartoon The Replacements? She's like the kick-ass costume designer that is brought in to replace your typical costume person. And in the absolute best way possible. She was very friendly, quick, and thorough.
The first thing I saw that Gillian had picked out was the first and only thing I put on and what I wound up reserving. And Gillian was such a master! It started out as a Moulin Rouge / can-can girl costume and warped into a kick-ass circus ringmaster costume. She kept coming up with ideas to try and we played around with the accessories until we had a totally different costume. Love it! And I was seriously in and out of there in less than 15 minutes.
The shop is really small. And you definitely need to make an appointment first. But there is so much in this little store.
I was a bit worried about the cost. Especially as we started adding items Gillian would actually have to make from scratch. But I was pleasantly surprised to learn that the entire costume (from headpiece to boots) was only $95. And it truly includes everything - even the fishnets. Try getting a head-to-toe costume like this elsewhere for that price - you really can't.
This costume shop, and Gillian, totally rock! If you have the need for a costume, call Gillian ASAP. You will not be disappointed.
So now I just hope I get in for the Elite event. *fingerscrossed* If not, I'll be dressing up anyway and perhaps heading down to the Strip to see how many tourists will take pictures with me. I haven't been this excited about dressing up in a costume in decades.
And now for the big question... What does my date dress up as?