Costume Inspiration, Part Deux

As promised, here is Part II in the round-up of chic old dames. This bunch runs the gamut from socialites to celebrities, with a few adorable animals thrown in for good measure. (Because grandma's are bound to have a few cats/small dogs running around.)



Go forth Bingo Patrons, let your imaginations and make-up run wild!

Guest Caller: Sylvia O'Stayformore

Seattle's Effervescent Hostess is coming to Bingo this month, and she's bringing her sidekick Tor with her!


Sylvia O'Stayformore has hosted a monthly show at Re-Bar, called "Bacon Strip," since 2005. Sylvia and Tor also have a show down at the Oriental Express that "explores rare Bacharach, vaudeville standards, girl group songs and original compositions. It’s true intimate cabaret at it’s finest." Check out details about Bacon Strip and Sylvia's other projects at her website here!

Blue Hair Costume Inspiration, Part 1

There are so many fabulous ladies out there above 60, that we won't be able to fit them all into one post!

We'll start off with an easy one, Blanche, Rose, Sophia and Dorothy from Golden Girls.

Next comes the matronly styles of Mrs. Doubtfire.

Who wouldn't want to garner comparisons to these two below?


And finally the classic colors and hair of the over-60 set.

Check out local thrift stores, including Lifelong's own store on 11th and Union for costume duds and stay tuned for more fashionable grannies coming up!

May Guest Caller: Alison Arngrim

You may recognize one of May's guest callers, Alison Arngrim, from the TV series Little House on the Prairie. On it, she played Nellie Oleson (left), the bully and mean girl who picked on Laura.

Well, she's all grown up now and has a new book out - Confessions of a Prairie Bitch: How I Survived Nellie Oleson and Learned To Love Being Hated. You can buy the book on Amazon here.

To get the latest about Alison and her adventures, check out her website.

Make sure to give a big Gay Bingo welcome to Alison on May 22nd and don't forget to buy your tickets!