Fun fact, I didn’t actually get to go to the happiest place until college, when my roommates organized an elaborate road trip to the park in California. I suppose this is when i first realized I deeply relate to Aladdin. See I paid for this entire trip primarily by cheekily asking strangers if I could borrow a quarter. If people think you’re begging, you’ll be met with an outright “hell no, get a job lazy pants”. However, if you ask to borrow a menial amount- say 25 cents- they will give you the trivial sum, forget they did it, and keep trucking on with their lives. Over time those quarters turn into dollars, which turn into 10s, which eventually can result in $358.25 of victory spoils from a local coinstar machine. I deeply regret not taking a picture of me lying on a bed, draped in my cloak of newly earned George Washington plunder. Sigh. The opportunities in life I have missed.
For this Jasmin inspired looked I rocked some serious Amazon search magic. This turquoise jumpsuit is a nice alternative to the two piece Jasmin wears and looks less cartoon cosplay. Not that cosplay is bad, it just has it’s time and place. I also lock down Jasmin’s signature necklace– a score at just over $4. The remaining jewelery I used items I already had- a pair of my gold earring’s I inherited from my mother and a long gold necklace, because one necklace is not enough for a plus size princess. I finished the look with a chain head piece from divalicious jewelry and gold sandals from ideel.
For Jasmin’s royal make-up I added a very thick cat eye with an otherwise neutral eye. I added a soft pink lip to complement the existing look and not draw focus off the eyes. Jasmin’s signature hair is impossible for a white girl with stringy hair to rock. As an alternative, I curled my hair, using her trademark center part as a nod to the character’s normal hair style. The result is an updated and fresh princess look.
Now to find my street rat of a lover and take a ride on his magical carpet. However, let him have a dog instead of a monkey. Monkeys throw poo and I am not down with feces projectiles.
*THANK* you! My 12 year-old daughter is a plus size ( size 18 in women’s ) and she has a beautiful singing voice. But she was scared to try out for her school play because she was afraid that they would cast her as Jasmine and she would have to wear a revealing outfit that showed off her body. We like your alternative take on Princess Jasmine’s costume! It still keeps the silk and jewels, but doesn’t expose things she doesn’t want seen! Beautiful!
This made my day. I hope your daughter kicks butt at her audition and if you need any help tracking down items to create the look if she gets the part, I’d be happy to help! . I always though jasmine should have been a plus size princes anyways!
I love this… you look so fab in a jumpsuit!
On to the next Disney-inspired outfit…