Monday, October 26, 2009

Found: Treasure at the DI

So, I went over to DI thrift store to see if I could find a plain white sheet for my halloween costume. They didn't have a white sheet (they did have 70's flower designs, stripes, & snoopy sheets, but no white ones)

Instead I came home with this... (picture in my hand is me wearing it as a kiddo)

Can you believe it?!?

That's the same Halloween costume as my favorite Rainbow Brite one growing up. It's made from this McCall's pattern in the 80's (pattern on the left, adorable baby Liv on the right)

Since Saturday, I've searched everywhere for the pattern but they are sold out everywhere.

Seriously though, what are the chances of finding one just like it? I happily paid the $5 for it & tried to explain to the cashier why I was so excited. He just nodded with a blank look on his face. But I'm in heaven!

I'm thinking I'm going to have my dad help me restore it for the ol' Syd-o. It was a happy day!

So, what are your favorite childhood Halloween costumes?
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15 comments:

  1. ErikaOctober 26, 2009 at 2:56 PM

    I LOVED Rainbow Brite!!!! That's fabulous!

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  2. DadOctober 26, 2009 at 4:24 PM

    So cool! I think the original costume, which was made by your mom, went to Erin Brandvold when you grew out of it. I hope it was passed down to several other little girls, because it got great reviews by other jealous mothers(and also it was warm on cold Halloween nights).

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  3. AmberOctober 26, 2009 at 5:20 PM

    I have a picture of me in that same costume... it wasnt mine, it was a friends that she let (actually her mom made her let) me wear. I thought it was the coolest thing ever because I LOVED Rainbow Bright. What a great find!!!

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  4. Olivia CarterOctober 26, 2009 at 11:00 PM

    Erika- I know, didn't we all want to be Rainbow Brite?

    Dad- I can't remember where mine went but I'm sure it got lots of use out of it.

    Amber- such a great costume. I've got to fix it up for Syd-o!

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  5. KristalOctober 26, 2009 at 11:01 PM

    I love finding stuff like that! That is soo exciting! Woot!

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  6. CranberryfriesOctober 26, 2009 at 11:47 PM

    How fun! I loved Rainbow Brite growing up!

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  7. Esther NoelleOctober 27, 2009 at 12:43 AM

    Oh man and here I was thinking the costume was gonna fit YOU Now! :) Your pic of you when you're little in it is too cute!

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  8. DawnOctober 27, 2009 at 10:40 AM

    Passed from Erin Brandvold to Ali Abegg

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  9. ErinOctober 27, 2009 at 12:06 PM

    I loved wearing that costume!!

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  10. Olivia CarterOctober 27, 2009 at 6:47 PM

    Kristal- I know... so wild, huh?

    Debbie- I know rainbow Brite was the BOMB!

    Es- Ha! Yeah, not to much going to fit me.

    Dawn- Wow! Cool! I wonder where is went from there?

    Erin- I know it's a great one. And oldy but a goody.

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  11. April CarterOctober 28, 2009 at 9:38 AM

    You were the cutest rainbow bright. I can't believe you found one like it. I love Halloween.

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  12. CindyOctober 28, 2009 at 10:23 PM

    WOW! That's amazing! You look so cute as a wee one!

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  13. Olivia CarterOctober 28, 2009 at 10:34 PM

    April- I know wild. Just like it. Though you can tell it's not the same because the work is not as good as my parents sewing is.

    Cindy- I know... isn't it wild. I'm sad I lost that blonde hair of mine!

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  14. ChristieOctober 31, 2009 at 10:17 AM

    http://www.hottopic.com/hottopic/Halloween/Rainbow-Girl-Costume-232737.jsp

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  15. SusanNovember 6, 2009 at 10:39 PM

    I was Jem one year. My grandma made my costume. Every time I think of childhood halloween, I think of the year that I was Jem. Do you remember Jem and the Holograms? I loved that show. I never got to be Rainbow Brite, but I loved her.

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