Be the Queen "B" This Halloween
The Quotable Cassandra
Sure, the Mistress is pure eye-candy corn, but it takes more than blood-red lipstick, a ghostly-white complexion, and a set of deadly double D's to pull off the Elvira attitude. Herewith, an assortment of the Queen B's beauty tips, observations, and witticisms to indoctrinate aspiring acolytes.I need this job like a leper needs a three-way mirror!
On lipstick: Number 1 make-up essential, for lips that say "Watch it dude... I bite!
At least I get my little black dress cleaned once in awhile.
On eye-liner: As you know, eye-liner is my life. You can never be too rich, too thin, or wear too much eye-liner.
And tell them... tell them that I never turned down a friend. I never turned down a stranger for that matter...
On perfume: The best invention since 'Odorama.' Two of my favorites... 'Evening in Pittsburgh' and 'Catch of the Day.'
Well, it is a pot luck. And believe me, when they open that pot they're gonna need all the luck they can get!
On cleavage: Two of the most important things a gal can own. Try using a pair of your brother's old gym socks to push it up, or, if there's nothing there to push up, just grab a Magic Marker and draw some cleavage on your chest!
And if they ever ask about me, tell them I was more than just a great set of boobs. I was also an incredible pair of legs.
On hairspray: Use on your hair or carry with you as a weapon. I use at least a can a day, so go for the cheap junk. 'Hard Hair,' 'Sticky Stuff' or even rubber cement will do the job.
Oh well, there's nothing wrong with G-rated movies, as long as there's lots of sex and violence.
On black nail polish: Black's a girl's best friend, and what could be more attractive than pitch-black fingernails; unless, of course, they got that way because you're an amateur carpenter on the weekends.
And if I get so depressed that I wind up hanging myself in the oven, well, those are the breaks!
On sunscreen: A must for that ghostly-white complexion. I find a sunscreen with an SP Factor of over 5000 does the trick. Better yet, sleep during the day or wear a bag over your head.
If I retire doing the character, I don't think the character has to retire. There will still be caricatures of Elvira. You know, Dracula still works, and he's dead.
~ Elvira
Cassandra on Elvis:
I started off as Vegas' youngest showgirl and, if it were not for Elvis, I might be Vegas' oldest showgirl. Thanks to Elvis, I moved and got my career going in a different direction and it really had a big impact. I don't think any other person could have told me to leave Vegas and quit being a showgirl that I would have listened to.
Elvira Lookalike Photo Gallery
Attack of the Clones!
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Invite Elvira to Your Next Halloween Party
Life-Sized Cutout Stands by Itself... Great for Party Photos!
Life-Sized Halloween Cutouts on Squidoo
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Liven Up Your Halloween Party with Life-Sized Standup Cutouts: Elvira, Crypt Keeper, Freddie, Jason and More!
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Why sure... it couldn't be easier, thanks to life-sized cardboard cutouts. Who better to greet your Halloween party guests than the Mistress of the Dark? I've used standups at several parties, and they're always a hit. Everyone loves having their pho...
Vampy, Campy, and Oh-So Trampy
Transform Yourself this Halloween
Here's How to Get the Look
Haunted House Mistress Adult Costume Medium / Large
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Elvira Classic Adult Plus Size Costume (Plus)
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Elvira Wig Adult
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Classic Long Black Vampiress Costume Wig
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Elvira Bracelet Set
Elvira Says: Accessories Make the Outfit
Don't Forget the Blood-Red Lipstick and Black Nail Polish
Nail Polish Black Halloween Costume Accessory
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Shiseido Advanced Performance Lipstick
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Black Widow Costume Necklace - Perfect for Witch Costumes, Gothic Costumes and Just Scary Costumes!
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3.5 inch Sexy Stiletto Heel Shoe Elvira Witch Halloween Costume Accessory
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Ladies Elvira Costume Bracelet Set
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Elvira Halloween Costume
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Cassandra Peterson Biography
Courtesy of Wikipedia
Cassandra Peterson (born September 17, 1951) is an American actress best known for her on-screen horror hostess character Elvira, Mistress of the Dark. She gained fame on Los Angeles television station KHJ wearing a black, gothic, cleavage-enhancing gown as host of Movie Macabre, a weekly horror movie presentation. Her wickedly vampish appearance was offset by her comical character, quirky/quick-witted personality, and valley girl-type speech.
Elvira's Movie Macabre on DVD
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Double Features on DVD
Elvira's Movie Macabre: Maneater of Hydra/The House That Screamed
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Elvira's Movie Macabre: The Doomsday Machine / The Werewolf Of Washington (Double Feature)
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Elvira's Movie Macabre: Gamera, Super Monster/They Came from Beyond Space
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Elvira's Movie Macabre: Blue Sunshine/Monstroid
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Elvira's Movie Macabre: Legacy Of Blood / The Devil's Wedding Night (Double Feature)
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It's Witching Time with Elvira
Elvira Collectibles on eBay
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Elvira Favorites on DVD
Horror Fan Must-Haves
Available on DVD
Elvira's Box of Horrors
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Elvira, Mistress of the Dark
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Elvira, Mistress of the Dark/Transylvania 6-5000
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Elvira's Haunted Hills
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Playboy: Hef's Halloween Spooktacular
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Celebrating 25 Years of Elvira
The Oak Ridge Boys on Squidoo
Featuring the Lyrics to Elvira
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Oak Ridge Boys: Elvira
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Artist: Oak Ridge Boys Written by: Dallas Frazier (1966) Elvira Elvira, Elvira My heart's on fire Elvira Eyes that look like heaven, lips like sherry wine That girl can sure enough make my little light shine I get a funny feelin' up and down my sp...
I Love Elvira!
Show Your Love for the Mistress of the Dark
Elvira Bloopers... You'll Simply Die Laughing!
Elvira on Squidoo
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Elvira, Mistress of The Dark Video Showcase
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Ah, Elvira...just what image conjures up in your brain when you think of her? For me it's just plane old fashioned FUN! I loved watching her on the boob tube when I was in my 20's. She was always a hoot. Was it hokey? You betcha! A bit trampy? Oh, ye...
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samie-wilson wrote...
perfect for Halloween, too bad I didn't see early this lens.
Posted November 04, 2008
SudokuNut wrote...
Wow, she looks so different 'unvamped' I never would have recognised her as Elvira in a million years.
Posted October 30, 2008
BigGirlBlue wrote...
It's funny how some one can appear both creepy and sexy appeals to different age groups.
Posted September 10, 2008
I used to love watching Elvira when I was still living in So. Cal. I've always been an afficionado of the old horror and sci-fi movies of the '50s and early '60s, and Elvira's show gave the whole thing a sexy, sardonic spin that was lots of fun. My son has her autograph, by the way! Thanks for the lense.
Posted August 18, 2008
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