Be the Queen "B" This Halloween
Want the look? Here's how you can turn heads 360 degrees and be the life of the party 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.
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 Costume for Men
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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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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, Twilight, Crypt Keeper, Freddie, Jason and More!
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Why sure. It couldn't be easier, thanks to life-sized cardboard cutout standups. 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 the...
Cassandra Peterson
A Few Facts Courtesy of Wikipedia
Cassandra Peterson 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.In the early 1970s, she moved to Italy and became the lead singer of the Italian rock band Latins Ochanats. During this time, she had a chance encounter with director Federico Fellini which led to a small part in Roma (1972). Back in the United States, she toured nightclubs and gay discos around the country with a musical/comedy act, Mammas Boys. In 1979, she joined the Los Angeles-based improvisational troupe The Groundlings, where she created a valley girl-type character upon whom the Elvira persona is largely based.
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'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...
Look Who's Talking About Elvira
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MySpace Profile for Cassandra Peterson
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Cassandra Peterson on IMDb
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Buzz's Elvira Site
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What Happens in Vegas...
What's the Buzz on Elvira?
Here's What Bloggers are Saying About Elvira
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- In tonight's episode on CBS October 30th, 2009, Cassandra Peterson cameoed as Patricia Arquette's character Alison DuBbouis but dressed as Elvira and looking good at 58 (she became so on September 17)! Posted by Lavender Ranger at 9:05 ...
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- Elvira is the alter-ego of actress Cassandra Peterson. Her Elvira character was very successful, and while many tried to mimic Movie Macabre, none had the same success. Movie Macabre became syndicated and Elvira became a popular ...
I Love Elvira
Show Your Love for the Mistress of the Dark
I love Elvira Postcards (Package of 8)
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Elvira Rocks! Black T-Shirt
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My Heart: Elvira (#004) License Plate Frame
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I love Elvira Bib
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Queen of the Night Kids Baseball Jersey
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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...
Welcome, Elvira Fans
Celebrate Halloween Year 'Round with Elvira
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- admiralglass admiralglass Nov 24, 2009 @ 9:12 am
- After reading this i just have to watch that movie again:) It´s so funny:) Thanks for your tribute to Elvira.
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- j_barnhart4 j_barnhart4 Nov 19, 2009 @ 7:11 am
- I love Elvira! This is a great lens. Blessed :)
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- susannaduffy susannaduffy Aug 30, 2009 @ 11:11 pm
- Blessed by an Angel for Halloween (squidoo.com/best-of-halloween)
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- Nov 4, 2008 @ 9:21 pm
- perfect for Halloween, too bad I didn't see early this lens.
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- SudokuNut SudokuNut Oct 30, 2008 @ 12:18 am
- Wow, she looks so different 'unvamped' I never would have recognised her as Elvira in a million years.
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