Archive for October, 2009

Lame Last Minute Halloween Costumes

Monday, October 19th, 2009

We’ve all been there. It’s 9:30 on the night of the party and you have no Halloween costume ideas. Here are some quick suggestions of costumes not to choose.

However tempting it may be, avoid being the exercise chick

However tempting it may be, avoid being the exercise chick

Exercise Chick: Here’s a tip. If you would wear that outfit on a normal evening, then it doesn’t count as an actual costume. Throwing on jogging pants, tennis shoes and an iPod does not count as a costume. Go back inside and change.

The Frumpy Housewife – We’ve all seen it before, and it doesn’t get better with time. Seeing a woman with her hair in curlers, wearing a bathrobe and a green mask on her face is old news. Try something new that doesn’t have your friends depressed and slightly offended.

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Common Complaints about Halloween Costumes

Sunday, October 18th, 2009

Being able to dress up in costumes is exciting and fun for many children. There are many costumes that children can decide on. Often the hardest part with Halloween costumes is narrowing your decision down to just one costume.

The right costume can make all the difference for you kids

The right costume can make all the difference for you kids

During your decision making there are some considerations you need to be aware of. Some common complaints from children may help you make the right choice in a costume. Here are our top 5 complains with Halloween Costumes that you should avoid.

1. It’s not warm enough. Now that the fall has arrived, many costumes on their own would not be a good idea. Children often times don’t want their costumes covered up, but if they are too flimsy they won’t have a choice. If you are planning on going outside make certain your children have layers underneath to keep them warm.

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Choose a Decade as a Costume Idea

Sunday, October 18th, 2009

Halloween is coming soon. A good place to find costume ideas is looking at the different decades. Good adult and children’s costumes can come about.

The 1920's is a great age for Halloween costume inspiration

The 1920's is a great age for Halloween costume inspiration

Historic costumes are always a fun idea. The 1900s have a lot of costume ideas and inspiration to choose from. There are a wide variety of fashion trends.

The 1920s bring flapper dresses and gangster outfits. Men liked to wear zoot suits, black or white ties on black shirts, and gangster hats. Women preferred wearing evening or flapper dresses, feather boas and long pearl necklaces.

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Top Couple Costumes

Saturday, October 17th, 2009

There’s no better way to celebrate Halloween than dressing up together as a couple. Couples costumes are central to Halloween partying. You’re sure to have fun with these funny pairings:

geishaGeisha and Sumo Wrestler: This Japanese grouping is both beautiful and funny. Dress up in a kimono and platform sandals, with hair pulled back in a bun and a beautifully painted face. Your partner can find an inflatable sumo wrestler costume online to complete the look.

Adam and Eve: Dress up as the very first couple. Its a classic costume idea, and will definitely turn some heads. You don’t have to go as natural as they did, just add some fig leaves to your clothes and you’re set.

King Kong and Ann Darrow: Miss Darrow’s beauty charmed the beastly King Kong. Perhaps that is your story too. Any costume that looks like Marilyn Monroe will work for Ann Darrow, and a good Gorilla costume will be great for King Kong.

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Classic Halloween Costumes: Costumes that Never Go Out of Style

Saturday, October 17th, 2009

Costumes seem to come in and out of style every few years. What is popular one year becomes unpopular the next. There are, however, some costumes that have remained constant through the years. Here are some of our favorites that have yet to go out of style.

Star Wars Costwitch costumeumes: Dressing up as characters from this classic movie is still a popular choice. There are a many different characters to choose from. Finding a costume in this sci-fi universe will always be considered cool.

Witch Costumes: The classic witch costume is always in style. You can make the costume as cute or as hideous as you like. Find a combination that you like and have fun with it.

Sock Hop Costumes: Dress up in a fifties costume. It’s fun and works great for children and adult alike. It’s as simple as adding a leather jacket or pink poodle skirt and you have yourself a very traditional costume.

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Dressing Up as a Family for Halloween

Friday, October 16th, 2009

Dressing up as a family can be a lot of fun. The important thing is to find a theme that would incorporate the entire family, such as movie themes or popular decades. Here are some of our favorites:Alice In Wonderland

Alice in Wonderland: This classic fairy tale has enough characters to easily fit costumes for everyone in the family. Children and parents can find characters that suit their tastes. Some characters you can choose from are Alice, the Mad Hatter, Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum, the Catepillar, the Red Queen, the White Rabbit, and the Cheshire Cat.

Batman: If your son really wants to dress up as Batman (or another superhero) incorporate that theme for the rest of the family. There are plenty of villains to choose from, including the Joker, Catwoman, Poison Ivy, and Two Face. Or if Batman would like some allies, you could choose Batgirl, Robin, or Commissioner Gordon.

Scooby-DooScooby Doo: Have the family dress up like the cartoon Scooby Doo Show. The family can choose to be Shaggy, Velma, Daphne, Fred, and Scooby Doo. And if you need any more characters there are plenty of mystery monsters that you can get inspiration from.

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Halloween Costumes: Finding the Best Costume for Your Child

Thursday, October 15th, 2009

Finding a costume for your child can be easy, especially when your child already has an idea of what they want to dress up as. But when your child doesn’t know what they want to be, having a list of questions handy may make the decision of children’s costumes a little easier. Here are some questions that may help you find the perfect costume for your child.

Getting your child excited about their costume will make everyone's Halloween easier

Getting your child excited about their costume will make everyone's Halloween easier

Does your child want to dress up as a person? Would they like to be a pirate or princess? Would they like to be a doctor or nurse? Maybe an astronaut or ballerina?

Is there a certain decade your child would like to dress up in? Would they like to dress up like a 1920s flapper? Are they excited about the idea of dressing up in a sock hop costume or poodle skirt from the 1950s?

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Halloween Costumes: Making Your Own Costume

Thursday, October 15th, 2009

Buying Halloween costumes for every one in the family can be quite expensive. A cheaper way to go is to make your own costumes. There are plenty of ideas you can choose from, and many of them look just as good home-made as they would be if they were store bought.

A little sewing skills can really come in handy around Halloween

A little sewing skills can really come in handy around Halloween

Making your own costume can be as involved or easy as you wish it to be. If you are handy with a sewing machine you have an opportunity to sew a unique costume. Some costumes that are fun to sew on your own, for a fraction of the cost, are princess dresses, pirate vests, animal outfits, and poodle skirt costumes, or you can find them for very little online (hey, like at hiphop50sshop.com!).

If sewing isn’t your forte there are plenty of costumes you can make without sewing. Scrounge around your home and closet and find articles that can work together to make a fun costume. Have your son be a babe magnet by safety pinning his sister’s dolls to his clothes. Your husband can dress up as a biker with his leather jacket and bandanna.

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