I’m an Astronaut! J Valentine designer Halloween costume, Portland’s hipster Jupiter Hotel.
Blast off! I was a space-girl for Halloween, and docked at the appropriately named Jupiter Hotel in Portland. I hope you enjoy these photos of my out-of-this-world costume by J Valentine.
If you’re an acid-Buddha party type, you’ll want to stay at Jupiter Hotel (800 E Burnside St, Portland, OR) in the Southeast district. Avoid downtown PDX. The coolest joints orbit around this planet, such as the Lovecraft Bar.
Remember when I did a monsters vs unicorns shoot with Josie Stevens? Our friends at J Valentine made those outfits, as well as this new “Astro-naughty” wonder.
With a push of a button, the helmet lights blink in several colors! There are pulsing pin-lights in the legwarmers as well, activated with a twist. From the space cadet patches to the spongy hood, J Valentine’s attention to detail is beyond this world. They’re simply the best wink-wink women’s costumes on Earth.
The fuzzy legwarmers and long-sleeved bodysuit carry enough warmth for October nights. I added star tights and a Gladnews skirt for more coverage, although you can wear this as a romper.
My colorful, pigmented makeup is from Canada’s Annabelle Cosmetics. I think I’ll explore the blue planet, since it matches my new hair color.
The hotel staff went all-out with dressing up. Pretty much everyone here was young and easy-going.
The lobby doubles as an art gallery. My kitty-cat filmmaker Melissa Rundle did the photography in this post.
Right outside is the Doug Fir bar, a favorite hangout for PDX locals.
Each Jupiter room is spacious and has unique decor — one has a Marilyn Monroe mural. Guests are encouraged to get creative, and make chalk drawings on their doors.
Naomiyaki transformed the blank canvas into a deep space battle. That’s La Carmina, fighting aliens in a pirate suit. (Do you think I’ll be the first intergalactic travel TV host?)
One day, I’ll have my own space-disco robot.
You know you’re in a hipster hotel when your welcome packet includes…
The art lobby carries the two necessities, devil wine and green apples.
The mannequin, “Lily,” is a mascot who sometimes appears in random places around town.
Voyagers who love quirky art and nightlife, The Jupiter’s the place for you — as long as you don’t mind running into Harajuku kitty-girls outside.
What do you think of my astronaut Halloween costume? Better than the ones in the Gravity movie?
The designer, J Valentine, has an imaginative catalog of original costumes and clubwear. Be sure to check out their site.
Did you dress up this year? Got photos?
PS: I’m on Instagram — check out my funny outtake photos, such as a collision in the quinoa pasta aisle, and my earless cat hoarding my Annabelle lip crayons.
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Love it!! Thank you for the love and support xo!
thank YOU!
Cool Shoot :) ! I tried 2 book that Marilyn Monroe rm 4 shoot once guess it is a popular room! Glad U had fun in PDX!
Yes I hear that’s a really great room too.
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Glad you enjoyed Portland my hometown!
I did!
Great post, love the photos and write-up!
So cute! Chanel meets startrek kinda space cuteness!!
awww
“If you’re an acid-Buddha party type…” haha LOVE IT!!! Great hotel and great pics! Hottest astronaut ever!!!
the kitty is hot too!
I love your outfit in the Jupiter Hotel blog! I’ve actually stayed there once, and yeah, Doug Fir is pretty nice!
I love this hotel!
La Carmina u Rock! <3 <3
That astronaut outfit is to cute!
Thanks so much! ^_^
#Loves 4 Ever #Carmina
xoxoox
So cute! Love it. Astronaut & Space Kitteh!
Wheee! I love Halloween.
The outfit you had was AMAZING – so jealous
That’s so cool
Yu look great Carmina chan
^__^
I like it!
yay
fun
you look like a dream, love your style dressing so much :)
I love Halloween!! Always an excuse to get creative.
A “wink wink?” Is that like a fairy or something lol!
haha ;) ;)
I was a mediavel wicked witch
oooh love it! I was a gothic witch last year.
Always enjoy your blogs. Thanks for sharing.
Always appreciate your awesome comments!! :)
was a zombie
Brainnnnnnnsssssss :)
I was Reita
Looking great Keven!
Your face is really very impressive. It gives me a sense of spooky and dreamlike. It really is the most alluring eyes I’ve ever seen.
Adorable!
Yes, I got dressed too :) https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.546318832127697.1073741832.117874451638806&type=3
Loved your costume!! greetings :)
Amazing clicks … loved your costume space girl!