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I’m an Astronaut! J Valentine designer Halloween costume, Portland’s hipster Jupiter Hotel.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

gravity spacesuit, halloween spacegirl

The hotel staff went all-out with dressing up. Pretty much everyone here was young and easy-going.

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The lobby doubles as an art gallery. My kitty-cat filmmaker Melissa Rundle did the photography in this post.

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Right outside is the Doug Fir bar, a favorite hangout for PDX locals.

chalk art drawings, jupiter hotel doors

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.

chalk drawing outerspace

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?)

robot drawing, chalk artwork

One day, I’ll have my own space-disco robot.

jupiter hotel room interior decor

You know you’re in a hipster hotel when your welcome packet includes…

velvet devil wine, apples depth of field

The art lobby carries the two necessities, devil wine and green apples.

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The mannequin, “Lily,” is a mascot who sometimes appears in random places around town.

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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.

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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.

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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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44 Comments

  1. J. Valentine
    Posted November 14, 2013 at 1:10 am | Permalink

    Love it!! Thank you for the love and support xo!

  2. Krissy
    Posted November 14, 2013 at 1:10 am | Permalink

    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!

  3. James
    Posted November 14, 2013 at 1:10 am | Permalink

    ♥ ♥

  4. Bettina
    Posted November 14, 2013 at 1:11 am | Permalink

    Glad you enjoyed Portland my hometown!

  5. Catherine
    Posted November 14, 2013 at 1:18 am | Permalink

    Great post, love the photos and write-up!

  6. Petal
    Posted November 14, 2013 at 1:22 am | Permalink

    So cute! Chanel meets startrek kinda space cuteness!!

  7. MelissaR
    Posted November 14, 2013 at 1:34 am | Permalink

    “If you’re an acid-Buddha party type…” haha LOVE IT!!! Great hotel and great pics! Hottest astronaut ever!!!

  8. JW
    Posted November 14, 2013 at 3:36 am | Permalink

    I love your outfit in the Jupiter Hotel blog! I’ve actually stayed there once, and yeah, Doug Fir is pretty nice!

  9. Bakki
    Posted November 14, 2013 at 3:56 am | Permalink

    La Carmina u Rock! <3 <3

  10. Sophie
    Posted November 14, 2013 at 6:56 pm | Permalink

    That astronaut outfit is to cute!

  11. Israel
    Posted November 14, 2013 at 11:21 pm | Permalink

    #Loves 4 Ever #Carmina

  12. M. Larsen
    Posted November 15, 2013 at 12:37 am | Permalink

    So cute! Love it. Astronaut & Space Kitteh!

  13. Hanna
    Posted November 15, 2013 at 6:41 am | Permalink

    The outfit you had was AMAZING – so jealous

  14. Serbs
    Posted November 15, 2013 at 6:42 am | Permalink

    That’s so cool

  15. Kiara
    Posted November 15, 2013 at 6:42 am | Permalink

    Yu look great Carmina chan

  16. Fountain of Tooth
    Posted November 15, 2013 at 6:43 am | Permalink

    I like it!

  17. Steve
    Posted November 15, 2013 at 7:16 am | Permalink

    fun

  18. Anne
    Posted November 15, 2013 at 11:57 pm | Permalink

    you look like a dream, love your style dressing so much :)

    • lacarmina
      Posted November 16, 2013 at 3:05 am | Permalink

      I love Halloween!! Always an excuse to get creative.

  19. D'Juan
    Posted November 15, 2013 at 11:57 pm | Permalink

    A “wink wink?” Is that like a fairy or something lol!

  20. Tico
    Posted November 15, 2013 at 11:57 pm | Permalink

    I was a mediavel wicked witch

  21. Iris
    Posted November 15, 2013 at 11:58 pm | Permalink

    Always enjoy your blogs. Thanks for sharing.

  22. Tuyem
    Posted November 15, 2013 at 11:58 pm | Permalink

    was a zombie

  23. Keven
    Posted November 15, 2013 at 11:58 pm | Permalink

    I was Reita

  24. Jugar Jugar
    Posted November 16, 2013 at 9:12 am | Permalink

    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.

  25. Serafina
    Posted November 16, 2013 at 5:20 pm | Permalink

    Adorable!

  26. Acgirl
    Posted November 17, 2013 at 12:59 am | Permalink

    Yes, I got dressed too :) https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.546318832127697.1073741832.117874451638806&type=3
    Loved your costume!! greetings :)

  27. Valentine costumes
    Posted February 6, 2014 at 4:17 pm | Permalink

    Amazing clicks … loved your costume space girl!

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