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It’s Never Too Early To Plan For Halloween 2012
Βу Scott С Ѕtоrvіk
Ιmаgіnе a tуpіcаl Ηаllоwееn party, еvеrуоnе іѕ dressed up аnd having а grеаt time. Ηоw mаnу costumes cаn уоu remember frоm lаѕt year’s pаrtіеѕ? Lіkеlу a hаndful, уоur own аnd thоѕе of уоur frіеndѕ, and оf cоurѕе the rеаllу cооl Halloween cоѕtumеѕ thаt stand оut іn your mеmоrу.
Ѕоmе cоѕtumеѕ really ѕtіck оut and аrе mеmоrаblе, whereas оthеrѕ wіll just fаdе іntо the blur.
Ιf уоu’rе looking fоr ѕоmе memorable аnd vеrу cool Ηаllоwееn cоѕtumеѕ, here аrе ѕоmе tips tо gеt you ѕtаrtеd, аnd possibly gіvе уоu some іnѕpіrаtіоn, tоо! Of cоurѕе, thеѕе are juѕt tіpѕ and gеnеrаl guіdеlіnеѕ, the rеаl ѕеcrеt is tо juѕt have fun – there аrеn’t аnу rules!
1. Βе rеlеvаnt
Unlеѕѕ you hаvе thе BEST pumpkіn cоѕtumе, chances аrе іt wont rеаllу lеаvе much оf аn impression. Τо bе relevant wіth уоur costume, thіnk оf the mаjоr еvеntѕ that hаppеnеd оvеr the pаѕt уеаr and mаjоr nеwѕ stories. Сhеck оut the аrchіvеѕ frоm major nеwѕ ѕіtеѕ over thе pаѕt year, thіѕ іѕ a grеаt wау to gеt іnѕpіrаtіоn for cооl Ηаllоwееn costumes. Αlѕо, pеrhаpѕ there wаѕ а film оr ΤV show оvеr thе past уеаr thаt you rеаllу еnjоуеd. Being thе mаіn character cаn, аt times, bе а bit plауеd оut so cоnѕіdеr gоіng as а rеcоgnіzаblе secondary chаrаctеr. Νоt everyone wіll “gеt it”, but thоѕе who dо – they’ll LΟVΕ іt.
2. Be еdgу
Οf cоurѕе, this wіll dеpеnd a lоt оn your pеrѕоnаlіtу аnd the crоwd уоu’ll be wеаrіng thе costume аmоngѕt. Υоu don’t wаnt tо offend аnуоnе, but at thе ѕаmе time – іt’ѕ Halloween аnd іt’ѕ okay tо hаvе fun! Τіp #1 was аbоut bеіng relevant, аnd уоu can іncоrpоrаtе еdgіnеѕѕ into thаt аѕ well bу chооѕіng to drеѕѕ up as ѕоmеоnе whо was, pеrhаpѕ, а controversial fіgurе оvеr the lаѕt уеаr for оnе rеаѕоn or аnоthеr. Ρеrhаpѕ there wаѕ а scandal іn thе news (Lеt’ѕ fаcе it, thеrе’ѕ аlwауѕ a ѕcаndаl іn the nеwѕ), оr a mаjоr еvеnt. For еxаmplе, іn the pаѕt уеаr the nеwѕ оf the Сhіlеаn mіnеrѕ had dоmіnаtеd thе headlines, ѕо а popular cоѕtumе wаѕ to drеѕѕ up as а mіnеr for Ηаllоwееn. Ιt doesn’t hаvе tо be а ѕpеcіfіc character, іt cаn be ѕоmеthіng gеnеrаl as wеll.
3. Βе yourself
The fіnаl tіp we’ve gоt fоr now іѕ tо just bе уоurѕеlf. That ѕоundѕ lіkе terrible аdvіcе fоr a Ηаllоwееn cоѕtumе, right? Whаt’ѕ mеаnt by “bе уоurѕеlf” is thаt уоu should pіck а costume thаt уоu’rе comfortable wіth, thаt suits уоur pеrѕоnаlіtу. Halloween іѕ аll about hаvіng fun, and іf уоu aren’t cоmfоrtаblе іn your cоѕtumе thаt’ѕ going tо bе a lоt mоrе difficult tо dо.
Ιn conclusion, dоn’t bе afraid tо bе timely аnd аlѕо shocking, but оnlу if іt fіtѕ your pеrѕоnаlіtу еnоugh that уоu’ll bе comfortable wіth іt. That, оr wеаr a mаѕk аnd go crаzу!! Сооl Halloween cоѕtumеѕ аrе often thе оnеѕ that аrе unіquе, relevant, аnd mеmоrаblе. Anytime уоu cаn tell pеоplе аrе having а lоt of fun іn their cоѕtumеѕ, thаt’ѕ what turnѕ rеgulаr costumes іntо cооl Halloween cоѕtumеѕ.
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Open the door to a new world….Halloween costumes!
As you enter the door to your local costume shop, it might seem like you are entering the ‘Twilight Zone’, but much less scary. You will be exposed to another world, maybe another dimension.
There are costumes, props, hats, wigs, makeup, clown noses, ugly teeth, elf ears, and undoubtedly chopped off hands, eyeballs, and yes….even blood!!!!!
Clown makeup and accessories available at Buycostumes.com. Click on ad in right column.
Costumes of shimmery and glittery sequins, lames and satins.
Funny costumes, historical costumes, sexy costumes coming in all sizes, colors and shapes.
Clown cosstume is available at Buycostumes.com. Click on ad in right column.
Wigs galore, many in styles of famous personalities, like Elvis, Cher, Madonna, Dolly Parton, Vampira and Rod Stewart are also available. Long hair, short hair, curls, in blacks, browns, blondes and redheads. Bald wigs for those Michael Jordan wannabe’s.
Wigs are available at Buycostumes.com. Click on ad in right column.
And where do you find a costume shop? Try your Yellow Pages assuming you have a landline phone. Or Google ‘Costumes’ and you might be provided a list of your local stores. Or click this link to take you to the National Costumers Association site where you can do a search for members of their organization. Perhaps there will be one in your area. Good Halloween Hunting.
To view a four part video series on a real life visit to a costume shop, see the previous four posts.
Oct
Halloween Famous Couples Costumes
While you are contemplating your selection for a Halloween costume, why not visit the possibility of a famous couple, unless of course you are going to your Halloween party as a solo.
Costumes shown above are available at Buycostumes.com.
What exactly is a famous couple? Oh! You mean like Henry XIII and whatever wife he was married to in any given year? Or Marc Antony and Cleopatra? Or Sonny and Cher? Yes, but famous couples costumes could also be like Laurel and Hardy, or a Keystone Cop and Convict from the silent movies. Pairs, but not necessarily couples.
Costumes shown above are available at Buycostumes.com.
Hansel and Gretel or Jack and Jill from storybook fame. Or Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers from movie fame. Or Bonnie and Clyde or George and Martha Washington from history. We abound in famous couples.
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Halloween costume? Personality Plays a Part!
Under the guise of a mask, makeup or a costume, you can be your own alter ego.
Are you the quiet, shy, retiring type? Are you happy to be in the background; but yet yearning to be the life of the Halloween party? Perhaps a hot, peppery Spanish dancer with a hint of cleavage, and a rose between your teeth. Or Lorelei, the siren of the seas, luring sailors with her hypnotic voice? Perhaps a Saloon Girl from the bawdy West or Mae West, a bawdy lady from the movies? And not to forget Scarlett O’Hara.
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Are you an outgoing, Type A personality who always draws attention, no matter the venue? Wearing a costume that is opposite your personality is an option. Going as Sister Mary, or as a virginal ‘Marian the Librarian’ (from ‘The Music Man’). Comedy, ala a pairing with your significant other, as in a pair of jailbirds; or Rag Dolls like ‘Raggedy Ann and Andy’. Or opposites as in Satan and a beautiful angel? Laurel and Hardy make a great cinematic and party team.
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Who are you or who do you want to be?
Oct
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Top Selling Halloween Costumes (as of 10-17-11)
Batman Brave & Bold Deluxe M/C Batman Toddler/Child Costume
Batman Dark Knight – Batman Grand Heritage Collection Adult Costume
Batman Dark Knight The Joker Grand Heritage Collection
Captain America Movie – Captain America Prestige Adult Costume
Cleopatra Adult Costume
Cleopatra Child Costume
Dark Heart Queen Adult Costume
Deluxe Red Riding Hood Adult Costume
Ghost Lady Elite Collection Adult Costume
Harry Potter Deluxe Gryffindor Robe Child Costume
Masters Of The Universe – He-Man Adult Costume
Masters Of The Universe – She-Ra Adult Costume
Mischievous Mad Hatter Deluxe Adult Costume
Monster High – Frankie Stein Child Costume
Mystic Medusa Adult Costume
Pirates Of The Caribbean – Angelica Deluxe Adult Costume
Pocahottie Adult Costume
Star Wars Darth Vader Deluxe Child Costume
Super Mario Bros. – Luigi Deluxe Toddler/Child Costume
Super Mario Bros. – Mario Deluxe Toddler/Child Costume
Top Gun Men’s Flight Suit Adult Costume
Top Gun Women’s Flight Dress Adult Costume
Vixen Pirate Wench Adult Costume
Warrior Princess Adult Costume
Wonder Woman Corset Adult Costume
Many of these costumes available at Buycostumes.com (ad in right column)
Oct
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Open the door to a new world….costumes!
As you enter the door to your local costume shop, it might seem like you are entering the ‘Twilight Zone’, but much less scary. You will be exposed to another world, maybe another dimension.
Makeup kit shown above available at Buycostumes.com or visit ad in right column.
There are costumes, props, hats, wigs, Halloween makeup, clown noses, ugly teeth, elf ears, and undoubtedly chopped off hands, eyeballs…..and yes….even blood!!!!!
Costumes of shimmery and glittery sequins, lames and satins.
Costume above available at Buycostumes.com or visit ad in right column.
Funny costumes, historical costumes, sexy costumes coming in all sizes, colors and shapes.
Wigs galore, many in styles of famous personalities, like Elvis, Cher, Madonna, Dolly Parton, Vampira and Rod Stewart are also available. Long hair, short hair, curls, in blacks, browns, blondes and redheads. Bald wigs for those Michael Jordan wannabe’s.
Some props might be available like witches brooms or cauldrons, or a life size rat, or a oversized bat. Certainly no shop would not have spider webs, tombstones and fog machines and strobe lights to help create an atmosphere.
Props shown above available at Buycostumes.com or visit ad in right column.
Some shops might even have a real coffin or two to rent, although there are some cardboard coffins available to purchase.
How do you find your local costume shop? CLICK HERE
Oct
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Halloween Costume Plus Sizes. Accentuate the Positive!
“Accentuate the positive, eliminate the negative and don’t mess with Mister In-between”. Lyrics from a 1940’s song, but the best advice for a Halloween costume choice for a plus size.
As in selecting any clothing, horizontal stripes are out, and vertical stripes are in (that does eliminate the jailbird costumes, though). Also, black or dark shades are preferable to lighter colors.
If one is full figured with a balance, then it’s simply a matter of selecting the right size. If not, then ‘accentuate the positive’. Ala, the sexy costume advice, ‘a little cleavage and a nicely turned ankle oft times is much more alluring’.
Costumes shown above are available at Buycostumes.com. See ad in right column.
If it’s comfort over style, then a loose fitting garment that hides and slims is the better choice.
If it’s style over comfort, then drawing attention to your umm…..attributes is preferable.
More to follow on this topic…..
Costumes shown above are available at Buycostumes.com. See ad in right column.
Oct
Group Halloween costumes
We have a group of seven people who want to go as a ‘theme’. What do we do? Hmmm…let me think. Jailbirds. Perhaps going as a group of former CEO’s of large corporations.
Costumes above available at Buycostumes.com. See ad in right column.
A convent? All you need is a Mother Superior and a gaggle of Nuns. It doesn’t need much color coordination. Black and white would be fine. Somewhat similar to the jailbirds.
Not necessarily seven, but there are the ‘Marx Brothers’ (‘Groucho’, ‘Chico’ and ‘Harpo’ for starters; not to mention the two less famous brothers, ‘Zeppo’ and ‘Gummo’).
Maybe Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs from fairy tale land, or the ‘Our Gang’ gang. I favor Alfalfa, myself!
The ‘Beatles’ used a number of styles of costumes over the years.
A policeman, a cowboy, a construction worker….why not go as the “Village People”?
Now, what ideas can you come up with?
Oct
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Top 10 Selling Children’s Halloween Costumes by Category
Girls
Cheerless Leader Child Costume
Cleopatra Child Costume Gothic
Vampira Elite Collection Child Costume
Harry Potter Deluxe Gryffindor Robe Child Costume
Heavenly Devil Child Costume
Lil’ Mermaid Toddler/Child Costume
Monster High – Clawdeen Wolf Child Costume
Monster High – Frankie Stein Child Costume
Strawberry Shortcake – Strawberry Shortcake Deluxe Toddler / Child Costume
Tangled – Rapunzel Lame Deluxe Toddler / Child Costume
Boys
Batman Brave & Bold Deluxe M/C Batman Toddler/Child Costume
Captain America Movie – Captain America Muscle Toddler / Child Costume
Ghostbuster Child Costume
Harry Potter Deluxe Gryffindor Robe Child Costume
Pirates of the Caribbean 4 On Stranger Tides – Captain Jack Sparrow Child Costume
Power Rangers Samurai – Red Ranger Muscle Child Costume
Spider-Man Muscle Toddler Costume
Star Wars Darth Vader Deluxe Child Costume
Super Mario Bros. – Luigi Deluxe Toddler/Child Costume
Super Mario Bros. – Mario Deluxe Toddler/Child Costume
For more information about these costumes, visit Buycostumes.com (see ad in right column)