Friday, December 10, 2010

Searching Through Halloween Costumes Online  

By Adriana Noton


It's that time of the year again when Halloween is just right around the corner and you have to buy Halloween costumes for your kids to go trick or treating or you may be going to that one costume party you're invited to every year.

Now that you have kids you get to create new memories. You may not be able to go to that costume party you were invited to and waited all year round to be able to go to it. Since you have kids, you have responsibilities like you and your husband taking them out trick or treating. Plus it's a great way to spend quality family time.

Some people may decide to buy costumes that match who you are and what your personality is screaming out to be. Honestly Halloween is the time where you can go out whether it's trick or treating or to a costume party and wear something that no one could picture you wearing. Halloween is just about the only time of the year where you can go out dressing as someone else.

Your child may sit in front of the television all the time and all the time watching their favorite cartoon show because it comes on all the time so it has to be popular. You may decide you want to try searching through any stores you can think of online and find the cartoon character you're child is the most amused by. Plus you'll want to make sure they look good. You're going to be taking pictures before hitting the streets going trick or treating and sending them to family members.

The only bad thing about going shopping online is that you won't be able to try on any costumes. You may not even be able to send it back if it's being sent to your address. Most people, women especially, have to try on clothes because some stores they wear one size and other stores they wear another size. If this is the case for you, then going shopping in actual stores would be more right for you.

When shopping online, you have to look carefully and be more aware because some costumes you can only purchase online while other costumes are only sold in a particular store. If you decide to shop online for the costume you want, then you would have to order your costume a few weeks before your costume party just to make sure it gets to your house on time.

You also want to have back up plans when shopping online because you may not be looking as closely as you thought you were and choose your costume but when you get to the store you find out that the costume you wanted was only available online. You would want to have a few extra of your favorite costumes picked out so that way before you even go to the store to search for any of them starting with your most favorite to favorite, you'll have more than one costume written down and their will be a good chance you could still find one you absolutely love.

Halloween is the time of the year for Costumes parties so you would have to buy that one perfect Halloween costume to wear and you should make sure that it's completely different from your every day personality. It would get boring if you were the same person for Halloween. You need to expand and try other options to see what's out there.




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Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Halloween Superstitions: True or False  

By Brandon Rowley


There are many myths, superstitions, and folklore surrounding the Halloween holiday. Apart from making interesting trivia, these myths can provide lots of ideas for Halloween costumes, Halloween parties, and Halloween party games. Here are just a few examples.

Bobbing for Apples Most people consider bobbing for apples to be a Halloween party game. Centuries ago, however, it was a superstitious form of fortune-telling. It was believed that the first person to successfully bite an apple and pull it from the water would be the next one to get married. This detail might be more fun to tell your guests after the game is over and the winner selected.

Black Cats Are Unlucky Black cats have been considered unlucky for centuries, mainly because of their association with witchcraft and evil. In the US and Canada today, if a black cat crosses your path, it is considered an omen of imminent bad luck. This superstition is clearly false. For example, in Britain and Ireland, it's unlucky for a white cat to cross your path. It's actually considered lucky if a black cat crossed your path instead. Obviously, both superstitions can't be true. They can, however, be a lot of fun.

Cat Halloween costumes have been popular for decades, particularly with women. This is partly because black cat Halloween costumes can provide cheap fancy dress if you already have a black outfit. If so, only a set of ears and a tail need to be purchased. You can then run in circles around your friends at Halloween parties in black cat Halloween costumes, telling them you're cursing them for years. Friends wearing a pair of cat Halloween costumes, one white and one black, can compete over who can curse or uncurse the most party guests.

Salt Wakes a Zombie This superstition is partly true. As monsters, zombies originated among the Voodoo practices of Haiti. A Haitian black sorcerer can curse someone to die and rise again as a mindless in a constant trance-like state, to serve as the sorcerer's slave. If the zombie ever tastes salt, however, it awakens and attacks the sorcerer. Scientific studies of Voodoo and zombies have discovered that a sorcerer's zombie powder contains a neurotoxin called tetrodotoxin obtained from the Puffer Fish. This toxin can blocks the sodium channels in nerve and muscle cells, causing to victim to become paralyzed but stay conscious. Their families confuse the paralysis for death and bury the victim, who is dug up later by the sorcerer. Although paralyzed, the victim is aware of all of this, and believes he had been killed and raised from the dead. Interestingly, salt contains sodium. Eating enough salt could restore the use of the victims muscles and nerves, essentially counteracting the neurotoxin and waking the zombie. Once awake, the victim will be understandably angry with the sorcerer, and might even attack him! The salt myth has great potential for a zombies vs. zombie hunters; Halloween party game. Everyone knows that if a zombie bites a zombie hunter, the hunter turns into a zombie, too. But to balance things out, zombie hunters could use salt to wake up a zombie, turning it into another hunter for their side.

Zombie-themed Halloween parties are fun, partly because zombie Halloween costumes are also cheap fancy dress options. All your guests really need are some old clothes they can rip up, and some fake blood from a costume shop.




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Monday, December 6, 2010

Haunted Houses around the UK  

By Edward Watts


With Halloween just passed, halloween costumes and other types of customs may still be in your mind. If you want a bit of Halloween atmosphere with or without Halloween costumes, though, consider visiting one of the many haunted houses around the UK for a bit of good and spooky fun. Let's take a look at some of the top locations.

Jamaica Inn, Bodmin Moor, Cornwall Daphne du Maurier's famous Jamaica Inn is indeed real and still very much around in Cornwall. This 250-year-old tavern has lots of paraphernalia from its smuggling days, but there's a lot of other activity, too, from uninvited guests; of the past. Whether it's ghostly horses' hooves in the cobbled courtyard outside, or footsteps echoing down empty hallways, a visit to Jamaica Inn is sure to satisfy the most ardent of ghost chasers. You may see apparitions of people from the past, such as a man in a tricorn hat walking through walls, or a murder victim simply sitting around passing the time. Bedroom number four is a sure bet if you want some good old paranormal activity, and a sleepless night.

Chillingham Castle, Alnwick, Northumberland, England This castle hosts the famous whimpering, moaning Blue Boy. Some scraps of blue clothing and his bones were discovered in the castle, behind a wall; his cries are still heard to this day, apparently as he was imprisoned there. Lady Mary Berkley, another ghost, goes up and down the turret stairs, her long dress (no costumes, here, but the real thing) rustling as she apparently searches for her husband, who took off on an affair with her sister. There's a lot of other of ghost activity here, too; come and take a look around for visitors.

Talbot Hotel, Oundle, Northamptonshire, England Talbot Hotel apparently has a very famous ghostly guest, Mary Queen of Scots. That's because the unfortunate Queen trod down its famous staircase when it used to be part of Fotheringhay Castle; she, most unfortunately, was on her way to her final destination at the time, the executioner's block. With Talbot Hotel's open fires, transom windows, and open oak beams, you can certainly envision the Queen of Scots on the way to her doom -- and you may even see her in passing.

Elvey Farm, Pluckley, Kent, England Pluckley, Kent, is said to be England's most haunted village; at least, that's according to the Guinness Book of Records. Elvey Farm, dating back to mediaeval times, retains the rustic beauty of that time -- and its own weeping wanderer. There's also a highwayman, a miller, a soldier, a man who simply... screams, and Red Lady Derring, among other ghosts (all of whom are decidedly unhappy, by all accounts), so make sure you pluck up plenty of courage before you go.

Ruthin Castle, Ruthin, Denbighshire, Wales Ruthin Castle is probably really just asking to be haunted, with a whipping pit, a drowning pit, and plenty of dungeons on its promises. In addition, apparently, a jealous wife known as the Grey Lady murdered the lover of her husband with an axe -- which means you'll likely get some ghostly activity if you pay a visit. You may see the Grey Lady roaming the chapel or battlements, or you may just hear a lot of footsteps, noises that can't be explained, and fluctuations in temperature that seem to come from nowhere.

In addition, you may also see the spectre of a soldier that simply appears out of nowhere. You don't need Halloween costumes to go visit these delightfully dreadful places -- but you may just want to, to help put yourself in the mood. Be careful, though, because you don't want costumes to confuse any of your ghostly friends so that they take you as one of them!




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Saturday, December 4, 2010

The Biggest Great American Holidays  

By Edward Watts


From Halloween costumes to pretty dresses adorned in flowers, there are many traditions and dress codes that tend to go along with many celebrated American holidays throughout the year. In fact you can find something to celebrate during every season, no matter what part of the country you happen to be living in or visiting. Halloween costumes represent just one of the many American Holidays; it's important to keep in mind that there are numerous other occasions to celebrate too.

Christmas Christmas is a hugely popular holiday with both children and adults alike. The time is special for most families because it means being able to spend time together without the stress and commotion of everyday life. Children get to take part in the magic of Santa, while parents take joy in being able to provide their children with special gifts. This time of year is a popular time for family reunions and Christmas fancy dress parties.

Thanksgiving This is another time of year when families love to get together and share time with one another. Loved ones who live far and wide tend to gather together for this day of feasting. A huge turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and desserts are the centerpiece of this holiday, as is football. Most people even get the day after Thanksgiving off of work and school, and they spend it recovering from eating too much!

Easter This is a fun holiday for children because finding hidden Easter eggs after they have been decorated is part of the holiday's traditional activities. Beautiful spring dresses are worn by women and girls, while men and boys tend to dress up in suits and ties. Most people attend some sort of church function on Easter, as this is a religious holiday as well. However, even those who do not attend church like to participate in the fun and games of this holiday.

Halloween Briefly mentioned, Halloween is a popular American holiday because people love to dress up in Halloween costumes. Some dress up as famous movie stars or singers, while other choose their favorite characters from books and movies. And in fact even others choose a different route and become their favorite items, like computers, dice or even shoes. A lot of creativity is present on this occasion, which tends to make it one of the most popular occasions for people of all ages.

Ghosts and ghouls can be found at haunted houses, and houses around the country are home waiting for kids to coming knocking on their doors for a treat. This time of year, children tend to stay up too late with stomach aches due to eating too much candy, or scared from the stories they have been told by their friends or family earlier in the evening.




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Saturday, November 27, 2010

Have a Freaky look you can be proud of with white eye contacts  

By Jijianne Lamore


There are a lot of contact lenses which might be thought of peculiar. However curiously enough, the one that's thought of most strange are the white contact lenses. So, if all of the 'off the wall' contact lenses on the market aren't doing the trick for you, white contacts are definitely the ones for you.

Some motion pictures, especially the vampire sort, additionally benefit from the eerie look that these loopy white contacts give rise to by having horror movie characters use them. These particular contact lenses assist create the exact look for scary or supernatural characters. For related reasons, individuals make use of them for their Halloween costumes.

In contrast to different contact lenses, white contacts are designed for beauty functions and never for corrective purposes. These contacts often come in several designs and types to fit your personal taste.

You can wear these contacts to events and gathering to ensure turning a few heads. They are going to undoubtedly add posture and punk to your outfit and style.

When you determine to purchase a pair, then you possibly can go shopping for vampire contact lenses at one of many many optical stores that promote them. Some locations allow you to try them on for a price before you make any purchase and if you're pleased with the look, you'll also be completely happy to buy them. See if the store clerks have some recommendation for you in choosing the lenses that fit your needs the most.

If you choose purchasing on-line, then you can still get these fun novelty items in lots of online websites. You will get a wide selection of choices and designs of these white colored eye contacts. Some on-line websites even offer perks and advantages corresponding to free delivery and transport on your convenience.

It's essential to deal with white contact lenses the same approach you would some other contacts. You will need to concentrate on the life span of your contact lenses, as a result of contacts worn previous their expiration date might pose severe danger to your eyes. So you have to concentrate and get a brand new pair when your previous ones go their expiration date.

You even have to recollect the purpose of shopping for these ridiculously first-class colored white contacts. There are times when it is applicable to put on these eye contacts and there are additionally times when you should stick to a extra subtle and pure wanting eye color. Since the loopy number of white contacts are very stunning, you might simply need to wear this stuff during the suitable occasions reminiscent of Halloween parties and comparable dress up events or concerts.

One remarkable costume I had one year was a funny zombie I named Jijianne Lamore. But on the other hand, be at liberty to be inventive together with your white contact lenses, and wear them to create creepy looks at Halloween parties and other concerts and events. Search for the particular zombie fashion that works effectively for you and stand out from the crowd!




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Thursday, November 25, 2010

Halloween Costumes Some Scary Some Cute  

By Adriana Noton


Each year brings a new crop of Halloween costumes for kids and adults. New characters are modeled after movie and television characters. The old favorites are always represented among the partygoers and trick or treaters. You will see many little toddlers dressed as pumpkins.

Sprinkled among the ready-to-wear costumes you will see a zombie, a witch and an alien from outer space. Vampira, the female vampire will be dressed in black and red, with red blood at the corner of her lips. Watch out as she may turn into a bat at any moment.

The little ones will select from Superman, Batman and Spiderman. All the superheroes are represented at the store selling costumes. They will carry bags or pumpkins in which to collect trick or treat candy in the neighborhood.

One beautiful little girl made the rounds in her custom-made genie costume. Her mother made it after the child picked out the pattern. Sewn in pale blue silk with a pink chiffon overlay, it was quite fancy. The top had puffy sleeves and gold braid trimming with tassels at the waistline. The harem pants had gold trim at the waist too.

Other little girls appear in improvised princess outfits and store-bought ones complete with jeweled tiaras. Cinderella is out and the evil stepmother as well. Many witches and good fairies roam the neighborhood as well. There goes the scary Freddy Krueger and a white-wrapped mummy who escaped from the museum.

For one improvised costume, put a colorful bandana on a stick. Wear a ragged shirt and jeans and rub some make-up on the cheeks to simulate dirt. Plop one of dad's old hats on and become a hobo for the night. However, there are few ghosts wearing a sheet with holes cut out for the eyes. Could this be due to a shortage of sheets that are white rather than colored?

The adults might choose to be dancing girls, nuns, priests, Ichabod Crane carrying his own head or a two-person costume with a husband and wife playing a horse or cow. Other possibilities include skeletons, mimes and clowns. Possibilities are endless. You can choose to be scary, cute or just plain funny.

It's fun shopping on the Internet for your Halloween costume. Some are intended for wearing to the Renaissance Faire. These are heavy and quite elegant and made to be durable. Find Little Red Riding Hood as well as the big bad wolf. Some couple's costume sets include Tarzan and Jane, King Kong and his lady love and the horse costume for two to wear.

Men in female garb are fun to see. It's especially amusing to watch them hobble about in high heeled shoes. One man who obviously didn't want to spend a lot of time or money on his costume, stuffed dollar bills in his shirt pocket and posed as a rich man.

The many Costumes, both store-bought and improvised, are fun to see. It's amazing what a make-up kit can do to turn a child's face into a cat face or a vampire face with blood dripping down from the corners of the mouth. Smiling or booing, you can do a little of both when viewing the many Halloween costumes on parade under the full moon.




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Christmas Day Celebration Treats - Where to Buy Coconut M&Ms  

By Irma Larochelle


Christmas Day is just around the corner, and that indicates one issue - treats for everyone! All it takes is one trip towards the food market to determine that this time of 12 months is when chocolate companies pull out every one of the stops. The assortment is impressive, but at times it could appear like the same outdated issue yearly. You've heard of the new Coconut M&M's but can't locate the candy, so you go for something else.

Although youngsters may be happy with the sweet basics each and every Christmas party, some adults may possibly wish to spice things up. Thankfully, there are some great options to traditional treats like fundamental chocolate bars and chocolate corn. So take a feel and look totally free to make use of these ideas for your following Christmas party party!

Maybe the sweet most connected with Christmas could be the plain milk or darkish chocolate bar. When you acquire your kids out trick or treating, they are certain to come back residence with enough cacao to last them for months. Nevertheless, the basic dark chocolate bar can get a little boring if you consume it day time right after day, just to eliminate provide. Thankfully, there are numerous fantastic options on the market if you would like to have away from the ordinary. One among these choices is a painted chocolate bar. These cafes consider standard flavors identified in dark chocolate truffles and put them into a gourmet dark chocolate bar. Furthermore, they're painted, which can make them an even much better fit for your upscale Christmas night get together. A fast search can occur up with many more alternatives for your classic chocolate cafes, so there really is no excuse for you personally to stay with custom if it obtaining a little too traditional for you personally.

Candy corn is an additional Christmas night staple which you can not escape this time of 12 months. Nevertheless, for a lot of folks a long time of sweet corn consumption has taken its toll and they had adequate! For these people you will find much more choices than you believe. You are able to either decide to go along with a premium model from the basic chocolate corn flavor, or excite your palette with new flavors. Does blueberry sweet corn sound attractive? If that's the case, investigation it out on the web and you also will find it obtainable at the two local and nationwide suppliers. Imagine your friends' surprise after they style it. It could blow them away!

With a lot of excellent alternatives out there, there may be not any reason for you personally to trot out the same treats 12 months after 12 months when you are not glad with them. From cacao bars to candy corn there are numerous ways to spice up your following Christmas night party and make it a actual screamer!




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Friday, November 19, 2010

How Aluminium Briefcases Give Rise To Halloween Ideas  

By Shannon Hilson


Most of the people believe that the only place where aluminium briefcases are seen are in a meeting where businessmen are working to finalize contracts worth millions of dollars. While this may be the most common situation, there are many more situations where aluminium cases are common. These days aluminium briefcases are also associated with special occasions such as Christmas, Halloween, 4th of July celebration, etc. If you are a fan of Halloween this article will give you some very useful tips about how to dress up on Halloween as a lone ranger or as a group.

Job Interview Candidate- This is one interview for which you do not need to look sharp! Simply get some old clothes that you no longer wear or need and dress up as you always do. A bit of spice can be added by topping off your appearance with crooked glasses and by leaving your hair unkempt to demonstrate your frustrations with not getting a job. To finalize everything, put in hundreds of copies of your resume in you briefcase and hit the toads looking for a Halloween job.

God Father- Dressing up like the God Father is bound to attract attention irrespective of the fact where you are during Halloween. All you need to do this is a pinstripe suit (a plain black suit would also do), a hat and some very trendy and classy shoes. You would also require a few cigars which you can light up to make your performance a bit more realistic during the Halloween event. IF you are planning to make it seem that your are out negotiating deals with clients then you can use an aluminium case and stuff it with paper and paper money. You can also get your buddies and friends to wear suits like you and pose as bodyguards and mafia and get the applause during the Halloween party.

Innocent School Going Girls- If you re planning to be both naughty and hot this Halloween then you can go in for the innocent school girl look. You also the have the option of getting a few more friends with you and dress up together as school girls. You can arrange the hair in a ponytail style and use glasses to pass the impression that you belong to a group that is very studious in school. It would be best for all of you to dress up in the same manner in order to create harmony and to look like a group. You may use any color blouse and skirt but what is recommended is a white button-down blouse and black skirt. The blouse may be buttoned to the top to portray that you are a nerd or a few button may be left open to show that you are bit more provocative. The appearance can be topped off by using a briefcase to store all the stationary such as pens, pencils, books, makeup and an apple for the teacher.

Crazy Inventor- This is the perfect theme for people who would want to scare others on a Halloween party. You have the option to make your hair look like you have been electrocuted. You can get this effect by using a little hair gel. You would also need a white lab coat, glasses and a few books. You can better your image by making it seem that you are working on some secret invention by locking your aluminium briefcase and writing top secret on the exterior.




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Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Top Tips For Picking A Toddler Halloween Costume.  

By Pagan G. Moore

Halloween is soon upon us and it's again time to get excited and thinking about what Halloween costume to wear. Also for new parents, it's always helpful with some toddler Halloween costume ideas.

For bigger children this is often easier since they often have an own mind of what to wear, for example their favorite movie character like Harry Potter, Spiderman, Wonder Woman or maybe a fairy tale character like Cinderella.

There are some important factors to consider before choosing a Halloween costume for your toddler. Safety and comfort for your child should be the top concern, therefore it's important to look at a dress that open around the face and easy to wear and take off.

The selection of toddler costumes available to order from internet is huge, so the real problem is electing one that you child will love and be most comfortable with. Usually parents decide to choose a plush safari animal that your child is found of but other choices are also a cartoon character he/she has seen on TV or even something your child loves to eat, like a strawberry, banana or even grapes.

All parents want to make their child's Halloween experience as memorable as possible so when searching for good ideas you have to think about what he/she really likes. Maybe your child loves to eat chocolates and a M&M dress would be a funny choice or even the classic Halloween pumpkins might be very fascinating and fun for your toddler. Imagination is the only limit.

For boys, Bob-the-Builder is a great option. This costume includes overalls, checkered shirt and tool belt that enable your child to carry some tools. Bob-the-Builder doesn't cover your child's face so he can enjoy the party and games without any hassle.

For low budget choices the classic Ghost dress is always a hit and it can easily be done at home; all you need is a white sweat outfit and some face paint. This will save you money, however, keep in mind that small children can easily be scared so try to make a happy ghost or something like that.

More costume ideas for a girl toddler would be a Lady Bug or a Butterfly costume. These costumes are available at most stores but can also be self made if you got the talent. Choose a colorful design to make your child feel good and happy when Halloween is here.

There tons of toddler Halloween costumes to choose from. But do remember, it is important that you choose for costume that is comfortable for your child to wear. Purchase a costume that enables your child to move more freely and safe. Safety should always come first. The masks should not interfere with your child's eyesight. Costumes should not contain of any small parts because your child may take that inside his or her mouth. Try to avoid heavy hoods as well. Heavy hood materials may slip over your child's face which cause discomfort and make it hard to breathe for your little one.

Enough warnings! Picking and wearing Halloween costumes should be fun and memorable for both you and your child. Now choose the toddler Halloween costume with care, make it a costume that enables your child to enjoy and have fun again and again this Halloween.

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Saturday, November 13, 2010

Iron Man Suits For Halloween And More...  

By Jenna Stevens

Since the early comics to the 2010 Iron Man 2 movie, this charismatic character never stops surprising us. Why don't you surprise everybody by becoming the Iron man this holiday? You can make this character to come alive by grabbing one of the coolest Iron Man outfits for theme parties.

If you really decide to wear Iron man suit this Halloween, then I suggest you to look for some great costume ideas online. If you have unlimited budget, you can get the Colorodan Anthony Le's Iron Man suit. Hand-crafted, super-realistic. Yeah it costs a few thousand dollars, but think about the effect. Ok, seriously, you don't need $4000 or more. You can get away with less than $30 and still get a fantastic look for your money.

Nice Iron Man Suit for Adults

Mark 6 jumpsuit. That's right. The masterpiece of Stark Industries. And you can have one too. Made of iron, gold and titanium alloy, powered by glowing arc reactor. This beauty will make even the maddest criminals to hide in bushes. Not enough? Ok, add some more weapons:

* Multi-grenade launcher in the upper arm piece * Very powerful hand-mounted laser weapon

You get a real war machine. No need to beef yourself up by working out in gym for hours and drinking steroid cocktails. This suit will make you look unstoppable!

Children Tony Stark Costume

If you can think of a child who doesn't want to be Iron Man this holiday, I'm going to eat my shoe. Seriously, kids love these characters and Iron Man is the new superhero this time. Get one of these for your boy and he won't have enough words to thank you.

Introducing: The Classic Iron Man Suit for Boys This year, you can be sure what will surprise your boy. It's this outfit. Classic Iron Man. Included with mask, featuring torso/biceps and arc reactor. It's hands-down one of the best gifts you can make for any child.

Comic-Iron Man

Do you enjoy the old style of Iron man? The one you saw in comics and just couldn't forget how cool and simple, yet amazingly powerful it feel like?

No worries, in our store you can find a children and adult iron man costume that is a tribute to the first original appearance of the character in 1963 Marvel comics "Tales of Suspense". Bright yellow and red colors make this suit an instant spotlight wherever you go. Dozens of customers loved it and you're going to love it too.

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Friday, November 12, 2010

Cat Halloween Costume: What And How  

By Patrick G. Moore

Cat Halloween costumes are perhaps the most famous and charming attire that is perfect for the season. Almost all children and adult women would like to portray such character who exudes seduction, cuteness and ferociousness at the same time, of which the cat is suitable.

Actresses of our generation had been given the privilege to represent Catwoman in various film titles like Michelle Pfeiffer and Halle Berry. And I must say that they both look strong and stunning with those black jumpsuits. And they were perfect replicas of what a Catwoman must be.

With such an impression, it's not a wonder why many girls would love to dress with cat Halloween costumes. Well, if you have any plans to portray as one let me give you some ideas on how to come up with the best cat outfit there is and how to act like one.

1. The black outfit. Almost all cats woman seen in the big screen are dress with long black polyester costume jumpsuit. With such it's a common connotation that she is Catwoman. The black color gives the illusion of longer height, sliminess and longer legs. And with its neutrality it fits perfectly in any skin tone and body structure. The color symbolizes the strength and robustness of the personality which defines what cats are really made off. You can even improvise this costume if you do not have the polyester with black jeans and a blank tank top whether with low or plunging necklines.

2. Complementing accessories. To illustrate a cat costume for Halloween in an effective manner, accessories are a must. The mask with the cat ears are the right choices. The mask should be halfway through your face, thus giving that sense of mystery and a black band in which the cat ears would be attached. You can also choose to have the tail, if you want to improve your cat costume. Black gloves are also wonderful accessories. To finish the whole look, black shoes with high heels or perhaps a black heeled boots works wonders.

3. Right cat stance. "Meow" your way to fashion, because what makes a cat a cat is the perfect attitude. Practice being one and feel being a cat. Learn to stretch and growl and say the meow word. It would also be useful to review the latest Catwoman film which Halle Berry portrayed perfectly. You should also take into consideration your personality as to which poses would fit you. Look in the mirror to practice in order to know whether those angles and stance looks wonderful.

Follow these simple tips and surely this Halloween you would be the best Catwoman admired. You still have months to plan and practice thus seek the perfect outfit, the proper accessories and the perfect state of mind. You can be sure to wow yourself and meow others with your cat Halloween costume.

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One - Comfortable With Safe Toddler Halloween Costumes  

By Fred Tellier

October is here before you know it always comes faster than we expect and you know what that means: Halloween will be here in no time. So now is the time that you need to start looking and purchase a toddler Halloween costume so that you do not have to worry about rushing, waiting in line and settling for a costume you didn't really want. By shopping ahead of time you don't have to worry about having a second rate costume because it ensures that you and your little one can enjoy the holiday comfortably. You don't get many chances to pick out your baby's costume, because before too long they know what Halloween is and they have their own costume ideas. Usually they will want to have a favorite character from a book, cartoon, TV show or movie. It doesn't even matter that they don't understand what Halloween is; they will surely have a good time dressing up and trick-or-treating.

One of the first things you can do to help your child celebrate is let him or her help in picking out their costume. You can help to guide your child to toddler costumes that are both appropriate and safe. You also want your toddler to be comfortable so simple costumes will be your best choice. You want to stay away from toddler costumes that are bulky or that have too many zippers and snaps.

Remember that this will be a big holiday for your little one and your main objective it to be sure that your toddler Halloween costume will be comfortable and safe. Since you will be out walking around for a bit, you do not want an irritated or crying toddler that wants nothing more than to be out of the costume.

When it comes to toddler costumes for the real small child, it may actually be ideal to hand make some of the costume's elements just for safety and peace of mind. Otherwise, you can probably purchase a store bought toddler Halloween costume, as there are a variety of costume makers out there who design costumes specifically with safety and comfort in mind. Toddler Halloween costumes are available in a variety of sizes, materials and styles, which means there is something for every toddler no matter what he or she may happen to be into.

So when it comes time for a door to door trick or treat celebration on Halloween, keep your toddler's comfort and safety in mind when choosing toddler costumes. Little boy toddlers can choose between many costumes including bats, crows, goblins, mummies, zombies, skeletons, demons, spirits, werewolves, pumpkins and many others. Little girl toddlers may opt instead to be a fairy, an angel or even a girl pirate.

It is important to start looking for the toddler costume early. This will allow you to have more of a selection to choose from and it will also help for you to get your toddler ready for the big event. You can let your little one wear the costume before Halloween so that he or she can get used to wearing. It will make things much easier when you are trying to dress your child on Halloween night in their toddler costume.

Start shopping for toddler costumes early so that you have time to make sure that the fit is right, and that the costume is safe and comfortable. There is no harm in letting your toddler try his or her costume on a few times in advance to get a feel for it before the big night. So when it comes to toddler costumes and Halloween, safe is always better than sorry. Edited by Hetsil Protage

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Wednesday, November 10, 2010

What To Keep In Mind For Halloween Costumes For Children  

By Adriana Noton

Every October there is a holiday that is a favorite of children. This holiday is Halloween. Halloween Costumes are an essential part of the excitement. The costumes are also a challenge for the adults who have to put them together. There are some tips in helping to make the Halloween experience better.

It can help to get some ideas early from the kids about what they want to be for next Halloween. Sometimes kids have ideas as soon as the day after the event the year before. Many times a parent can help steer gently away impractical or expensive ideas. This is easier to do weeks ahead and the week of the holiday. It will at least ease the disappointment if they cannot be what they want.

Waiting until the last minute to choose or find something can cause frustration. Planning ahead has other benefits. If the costume is to be purchased from a store waiting may mean they are out of the wanted costume or size.

Unless you are really quick at putting things together a homemade costume takes some time to complete. The materials have to be purchased. The construction has to be done as well. Planning ahead will help the parent in other ways.

Start out asking the child what they would like to be this year. The real issues now will come up. Many of these issues involve safety. Make sure that the child is able to see well.

The biggest concern with masks is that they impede eyesight. They are often not a proper choice for a child unless you can be reassured that they can see out of the eye holes. In most places Halloween involves walking a lot and it could be dark.

Eyesight is not the only issue with walking. The costume also has to have no dangling pant legs, skirts, or other parts that can make a child trip and fall. This is a goal but it often is difficult to pull off with many costumes. One way to check for possible things that can trip the child is to have them try on the outfit a few days beforehand. The outfit can be altered as needed. No one wants a skinned knee on Halloween.

In northern climates it is important to plan for cold weather. The end of October can bring freezing temperatures. A parent should have a plan for this occurrence. A costume can be loose enough to wear clothes underneath it. Long underwear or sweatpants are good choices to keep the little one warm. This will allow the child to still show off their costume while not freezing. Sometimes it is so cold that winter coats and boots have to be worn over the costume but in most areas this unlikely.

Garbage bags are a good choice when it rains. Be prepared for this a week in advance. Make sure it is large enough to go over the child and the costume.

The final practical suggestion is to make sure the child can carry their candy bag. Halloween Costumes with a lot of accessories may make this impossible. No child wants to be without candy or to spill it out on the ground. If there are two swords for a costume it will make sense for the child only to carry one.

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Sunday, November 7, 2010

Costumes Of Delight - Halloween  

By Marcus Miller

Halloween considered as being one of the most popular and cherished events, fills the air with fun and frolic. Disguising it with a mist of cavorts and romp, the celebration runs the entire nation with a sudden urge to wake up and feel the charisma of the Occasion. There is so much of enthuse in every other's spirit, wanting to take the most of the delightful and colorful, stance of the season

Every other person tries the best fit for the occasion. The melancholic bit of serenity breaks down with the incoming of the festival, with people getting ready for the roll Children's have high hopes towards their parents to have got them the best costume, so that they look the best in amongst the other kids. This season breaks the barriers of age and beliefs.

Every other person on the street is clad with the best outfit, for the reason to feel the essence of Halloween. . The diligent work and craft of the tailor made cloths can be seen everywhere. . Everyone on the street tries to replicate some character with a remarkable disposition of creativity and enthuse. sweeping away with the realm of colorful skins every one in the costume of some creature looks fantastic and lively.

The custom made costumes trying to reproduce an awe inspiring and conducive feeling in and for the appropriate environment, takes a lot of time and effort by the tailors so it's always advisable to preorder it so as to get the delivery in time. Getting the costumes ordered from other locations takes time and at times becomes an expensive affair, so always a wise decision is mandatory for the moment.

The choice of costumes and its fitting is another complicated factor which should be taken into consideration. A self made costume is one of the best options available. Bizarre costumes are always a eye catchy feature for the audience Vicious creatures, with a number of extraordinary people's whereabouts always becomes the talk of the occasion The most common and easy going self made attire is the Ghost costume which is seeable to a more prominent stage Children's highly appreciate if their costumes are made from chenille, flannel, satin, and polyesters because these fabrics have vibrant colors and give a slight glaze than other materials. .

Costumes with a variety of work and tailoring always becomes the eye of the event, leaving a feeling of originality, and action The Halloween costumes have been the only reason as to why till date the culture is kept intact without any change. With time a lot of things have changed but few things like Halloween leave a mark behind for every other person to relinquish the beautiful memories and repeat the same every year adding a new reason to reminiscence it.

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Sunday, October 31, 2010

What Are The Variants Of Abba Fancy Dress Costumes?  

By Stacey Grimshawler

Nothing else can bring vibrant life to a party with a zing more than Abba fancy dress costumes. And they do so with an added value of historical and cultural touch. Abba reigned as one of the famous if not the most famous pop band in that loud and colorful era of the 70s and 80s. With 375 million records sold worldwide, the first band of non-English origin to have definitively conquered the English countries is indeed a legend. Young and old alike recognize, sing and dance to their songs. The public make no second thoughts on dressing like hit makers. Abba's popularity didn't fade through time. The fact is, they've become a household name and their star continues to shine like the flashy costumes that carry their name. Abba fancy dress costumes instantly brighten every scene. Why not? They are shining, shimmering, splendid outfits! They represent the disco look of the olden days and they can be at par with and can even outdo the party themes of the present.

Remember the time of the 70s with glitter, shiny suits and glam rock. It is time to return there now.

Abba's hits and inspired costumes would complete a retro-themed party. Their joint panache would easily transport party goers to the 1970s atmosphere. Who can't dance and jive with the beat of the Abba hit song Dancing Queen?

Their variants exemplify a zesty blend of unified design and eclecticism. Hence, there will always be a sure find that fits every occasion and personality. Dancing Queen costumes are one of the most in demand variants. Credit that to the upbeat rhythm of the Abba hit song, Dancing Queen, which continues to pulsate in these modern days. The costume could come as a sleek blue, green or silver skin-tight jumpsuit with flared layered trousers and a belt or a fascinating silver catsuit with nice neckline and eddy patterns.

A super tight suit however ritzy doesn't have a place in a warm summer bash. A light and easy Disco Kimono does. Aside from that, a mini white dress paired with a tastefully-designed belt is also one of the favorite Abba fancy dress costumes. The options can go wide range to include the fashionable brands of the 70s. But the wow factor would also depend on the hairdo and the facial features. Wind-blown or fringy hair with big bangs and Agetha's make-up will lend the contemporary Abba-heydays look.



Abba was and will always be a token of great musical artistry. It isn't only pop; it rocks. The generations of yesterday are privileged to have witnessed it at face value. The generations of today are equally fortunate to view it from an awesome perspective. And Abba fancy dress costumes are the mirrors of the very marvel that is Abba. Their flashy legend lives on.

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Funniest Halloween Moments  

By Ruth Smith

Halloween is all about fun and wearing a great-looking costume. If you're a guy, you might be on the search for some sexy and interesting mens Halloween costumes. You might even be a woman who is looking for Halloween costumes for her husband, boyfriend, son, etc. There is no doubt that if you're not wearing a fashionable, appealing costume, your Halloween won't be as good as it could be.

Another great thing about wearing a unique costume is that you get to have a good time. Those who aren't wearing costumes for Halloween simply won't be able to enjoy themselves as much as those who are. There will be tons of laughs, scares, and good times to talk about once the night is through.

Looking for mens Halloween costumes is half the fun. If you haven't started searching for the perfect costume, there is no time like the present. You can even search for Halloween costumes when the season is far away. It's best to start looking months ahead of time so you can get a head start on the best deals. Last-minute shopping can still work, but you're not likely to find what you're looking for, especially not in department stores. Since most people shop for mens Halloween costumes at the last minute, it's recommended to shop online where the variety is high and the prices are low. A huge benefit of online shopping is that there are costumes there you won't find anywhere else.

Wearing the same costume as someone else will definitely take away from your night. The funniest Halloween moments occur when you're the star of the show and no one else is drowning you out with their similar or identical costume choice. Online, there are scary costumes for those who desire to frighten everyone, and then there are funny costumes. Funny costume choices always work out for the best. Everyone gets a good laugh and everyone is entertained. Some ideas for funny mens Halloween costumes include popular movie characters, funny items such as fruits or a box of crayons, cartoon characters, and oversized sodas or French fries. There are literally a ton of directions you can go when aiming for amusement on Halloween. There are also sexy costumes for men to choose from. If he's got the body, consider purchasing him a classic male stripper costume or a policeman costume. Any type of uniform-themed costume is bound to be a winner with the ladies.

You may also consider a costume based on a popular, attractive movie star such as Gerard Butler or Brad Pitt. Either way, Halloween is best with a costume. The more unique and different, the more attention you will gain. Fortunately, we are no longer living in the times when scary costumes were the only acceptable choice. Nowadays, just about anything goes. All you have to do is look and find something for yourself that suits you and your personal taste.

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Trendy 2009 Halloween Costumes For Babies  

By Patrick G. Moore

Halloween may be months away and you still have the time to think and plan things our for your baby's costume. Proper scheduling and preparation needs to be done to come up with the best and probably the latest trend in Halloween costumes today. But the question is what common character would your baby best portray?

The latest trend in Halloween costumes now would sprout from the most recent and timely blockbuster, based on our big screens this year. For instance would be Transformers II. Your children can mascot as Optimus Prime the leader of the Autobots, or bumblebee. Another option that would surely be nice are Megatron and his allies if you want your child to portray the Decepticons.

Another example would be the latest GI Joe characters like Snake Eyes, Duke, RIPCORD, or the Cobra Commander. For the girls, Scarlet and the Baroness would be perfect choices. Not only are the GI Joe's costumes easy, they are also very trendy. Other add-on exciting film for this year is the latest installment of Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince. Your baby can dress as Hogwarts student with the Gryffindor robe and the wand for that wonderful polish.

Apart from the action films that brought the cartoons to life, are sent in the first half of 2009, you as a parent can also obtain costume inspiration of animated films like Ice Age and Up. Babies can get dressed like Russell, the boy explorer for Up or Sid or Diego, Manfred and Scrat in Ice Age 3. Since the latest Ice age have small pretty dinosaurs in it, you can also dress up your baby as tiny tyrannosaurus or triceratops. They would surely be small cute ferocious dinosaurs being loved by many.

The above suggestions are really the In choices for this year. But there are also what we consider as classics like super hero suits. Superman and Batman are endless choices for male babies while Wonderwoman and Catwoman superiors for the ladies. Furthermore the suits of Green lantern, Spiderman, Wolverine, Gambit, Indiana Jones and others are also wonderful add-ons if you find Superman and Batman so common. Other favourite antagonists can also be portrayed like Poison Ivy, Sabertooth and Magneto. The suits of Disney can also be maximized with the characters like Mickey Mouse, Minnie, Donald and Duffy ducks. In addition are the fairytale characters like Cinderella, Snow White, Rapunzel, Ariel, Aurora, Peter Pan, and the Frog Prince.

The common suits and characters perfect for Halloween can also be inserted with a small twist like the sorceress, the devil, the angel, the Frankenstein, the vampire and the like. You can have your babies dressed like these characters with a little cute spice to take these a notch higher perfect for 2009. A diverse color for the sorceress aside from the usual black would duly compensate a wonderful costume for your kid.

These are the latest trends perfect for the coming Halloween this year. With so many character ideas, there would never be an excuse why you can not have a lot of fun in this eerie yet fun time of year. So dress up and show off.

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Saturday, October 30, 2010

How To Choose Halloween Costumes To Compliment Your Figure  

By Eva Bradshaw

When choosing a Halloween fancy dress, it is important that you feel great in it as well. There are quite a few individuals that don't care what they look like on Halloween, as long as it's fun. However, looking great and knowing it will simply add to the pleasure of your good time. First, you must think about what you want to be for Halloween. Since you'll be searching for a Halloween fancy dress, think of a costume that will allow you to be dressy. You might consider costume ideas such as Thelma from The Flintstones, a sensual witch, Cat Woman from Batman and Robin, Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz, Alice from Alice in Wonderland and obviously, there are plenty more.

If you're having problems deciding, consider your personality. The costume idea that you can identify with the most will be the one to choose. The better your costume suits you, the better you will wear it. Whether you're looking for a plus size fancy dress or smaller fancy Halloween dress, it's important to know what you want. An effective way to help you achieve a bit more direction in relation to what type of costume will suit you the best is to decide whether you prefer to be enchanting and perhaps a bit dark, such as a witch or vampire, or something with friendly appeal, such as a princess or pirate.

Knowing what type of image you wish to display will make things much easier when it comes time for making a selection. As soon as you've made your final decision, deciding where to shop is next. You might want to consider shopping early before all the best costumes are sold out. If you choose to shop at your local department store, a selection most likely won't be available until the very end of September or beginning of October. The time you have to find a suitable Halloween fancy dress is limited. You may also consider shopping online. When shopping online, you're provided much more of a selection and a more unique variety.

Not to mention, prices are usually a lot less than what you might find in your local department store. There is also the choice to shop earlier in the year and grab great deals on clearance items. Another benefit of online shopping is that you have a wider selection of accessory items. No costume is complete without accessories. For example, if you choose a princess Halloween fancy dress, you'll need a magic wand to complete your look. Many costumes don't come with shoes or stockings, so you'll also need to prepare for that as well.

After you've purchased your Halloween fancy dress along with all the necessary accessories, you're all set to head out for a night full of thrills and enjoyment. Although Halloween isn't all about looking good, it definitely helps to know that you do. There's nothing better than wearing a great costume you adore, looking great, and having the privilege of being the center of attention on one of the most exciting nights of the year.

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What Are The Best Fancy Dress Outfits?  

By Faith Sinclair

Does the huge selection of fancy dress outfits available for Halloween this year intrigue you? Who wouldn't be? Everyone wants to feel dazzling on Halloween. Long gone are the days of simply sending out a shrieking fright. On Halloween, people find that they have the most enjoyable time when they look fabulous.

So, what are the best fancy dress outfits? Well first, you must get out and start looking around. There is no way to know unless you begin searching. Most of the time, there are new outfits on the market. It's best to make no assumptions about what you'll be wearing as far as Halloween costumes are concerned until you take some time to find out what you have to choose from. Because styles are always changing, it is very unlikely you'll find the same costumes out on the racks as you did the year before. One thing you must never do is wear the same costume two years in a row. Although you may have had a blast in your dazzling little dress last year, wearing the same outfit is not recommended two years in a row.

It's best to aim for something exciting, fresh, and new. Make the decision to be something that you have never been before. This Halloween, let your creative and daring side show through. As you search to see what is available, check out as many stores as possible. You should also check online stores, as they often have the hugest selection and lowest prices.

One thing you might run into when shopping for fancy dress outfits is that many of them are very revealing. You must decide whether you are comfortable with revealing too much skin. If not, there are still tons of much safer outfits to choose from. All fancy dress outfits are created with style and flair. They are meant to make you look good and attract attention from the crowd.

If you decide to shop for fancy Halloween costumes, another thing to keep in mind is how much money you are willing to spend. The majority of outfits (accessories included) should not cost you anymore than $50.00 to $100.00 - which is fairly inexpensive considering the type of costume you're shopping for - not to mention shoes, hair, makeup, etc.

Be careful to avoid wearing the same thing as someone you know. There is nothing worse than showing up to a party in the same exact outfit as your best friend. What you want to aim for is a costume that is unique in every right. Finding something unique is difficult when shopping at the same store as everyone else. The majority of individuals tend to shop locally either out of habit or because they don't think about shopping online. Unique fancy dress outfits are found online easily. At least you know that if you shop online, you'll limit your chances of wearing the same thing as your close friend or relative. While everyone else will be sporting a similar style - and possibly the same costume as at least two or three other individuals you know - you can take comfort in knowing that yours is the most unique.

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Best Vampire Television Reveals  

By Emily Jacksen

In 1966 I used to be a youthful child already interested and conscious with the paranormal. I used to be excited when I heard that a vampire primarily based tv show, Dark Shadows, was about to create it is debut on television. So what has produced so much enthusiasm for any collection about vampires? The tale isn't new and you will find numerous remedies of it in novels, movies, and tv. If you need to know why right here are some of the achievable factors.

Whilst there have already been several significant tv set square-offs in the past, lately the largest battle on the market is in between two of HBO's most popular characters: Eric Northman and Invoice Compton, two from the campiest and best-acted vampires to actually grace television sets across the country.

How vampire came into existence?

It was just a shadow, crawling behind me. The air out of the blue grew to become cold, chilly as if the air suddenly died close to me. I dared to turn my head. Slowly, making an attempt to stop my eyes from popping away from their orbits, I looked behind me. Nothing. Empty location as well as the cold out of the blue flew away.

Quick forward to 1997 and I used to be equally intrigued by the account of Buffy The Vampire Slayer. I had learn dozens of publications and observed some vampire motion pictures given that I fell in really like with Barnabas Collins but none of these satisfied my thirst.

The vampire style and its sensual associations in literature have usually been common. Twilight and series like it are related to several paranormal romances which have performed the same thing. However these novels are frequently to get a restricted adult audience. It is not like you'll be able to allow your 13 year outdated to view an episode with the HBO exhibit Accurate Blood vessels.

Played surprisingly well by Swedish dreamboat/established actor Alexander Skarsgard and British actor Stephen Moyer, these two vampires are a substantial cause that over five million viewers keep tuning into the most recent season of "True Blood.

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Dark Angel Halloween Costume: The New Trend In November  

By Patrick G. Moore

Wanting to dress like an angel but felt it would be so common and typical? Do you want to stand out in any November party even if you dress like one? Well then, an angel Halloween costume is always perfect for the event. But what would definitely stand out are angel costumes that are out of the contemporary. To name one would is a dark angel Halloween costume.

A dark angel costume can be readily bought in online markets or your local department stores with different styles and designs to choose from. What would make this costume even more remarkable is if you got the effort to make one for yourself. There are lots of inspirations and resources where you can get the ample idea on how to make an angel Halloween costume. With such personal touch and sense of uniqueness you would definitely be an eye catcher.

The dark angel costume primarily consists of attires with black colors or shades. The wings must be of color black even if the main costume won't be of the same shade. On the other hand a black velvet dress with metallic star or moon sleeves would also be perfect for men. Women on the other hand can represent being one by wearing a full length gown with laces.

Complementing accessories can definitely amplify your dark angel Halloween costume. Apart from the wings, a black halo is also a wonderful piece to add. Black gloves are also great ideas, but these are optional. To look like a mysterious dark angel, try to put on a mask that runs halfway through your face. Dark jewelry and chains can add to that tough angel look.

Make ups are definitely a great idea for that finishing touch. One can opt to choose the scary look or the usual look. Black eyeliners and eye shadows would do justice to your dark angel Halloween costume. Dark lips or red lips can also add to that total appeal.

So what are you waiting for? Get ready this November and prepare your angel Halloween costume. Be the talk of the party and have a season to remember forever. So go out and have fun and be the dark angel you really want.

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Friday, October 29, 2010

Something New, Something Classy, Something Different For YOU This Halloween!  

By Melinda Cree

A night of elegance and mystery has been brought together for this Halloween. A masquerade Ball is the word around town. Have you been invited? This year, The Fabulous Fox Theater is hosting The Atlanta Halloween Ball on October 30th 2010. The event kicks off on the eight o'clock hour and there will be dancing, magic, comedy and mystery throughout the evening. This year there will be many traditional costume parties but there will only be ONE Masquerade Ball in the city of Atlanta.

This is not just any Halloween Ball. It is a Masquerade Ball! The Mask is the only costume attire that needs to be planned to match a dressy outfit! The mask is to conceal the wearer's identity adding mystery to one's garments. There will be small masks and large masks. There will be color, glitter, feathers, rich fabrics and more. While the kids get to have their night of trick or treating, guests will get to have a night of mystery, intrigue and elegance behind the mask!

All the excitement of the night would not be the same without knowing that this wonderful evening will benefit Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. This organization is one of the most well known here in Atlanta that helps so many Children and families. The Atlanta Halloween Ball is bringing people together from all over the city knowing that this is a worthy cause.

There is an astounding program that has been put together by the organizers of the Ball. The 'Prudentials,' Band has been preparing for months for this exciting event. Their sound is alive and incredible especially with their exceptional horn section! This live Band, alone, is a must see! Alongside this vibrant band is the very talented Erick Olsen who will lead us through the evening with an amazing cocktail of magic and comedy! Of course, a Masquerade Ball would not be if there wasn't dancing! There has been much talk about the breathtaking movement of the professional dancers from the Arthur Murray School of Dance! All of this delightful action packed into one night for one Great cause!

What more could you ask for!? This is the Halloween night that people will be attending from around the city to support Children's Healthcare of Atlanta as they enter into the Ballroom of Mystery and Enchantment! Undoubtedly, this event is bringing something that the city of Atlanta has never seen before. What a great idea to gather people for so much entertainment with such a unique formal affair to undoubtedly benefit Children in great need! This Halloween Eve, guests will have the opportunity to be apart of something new, something classy and something different.

For more information about the Atlanta Halloween Ball, please go to atlantahalloweenball.com or email info@atlantahalloweenball.com .

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The History Of Halloween  

By Ben Grant

One of the biggest holidays which is celebrated everywhere in the world is Halloween, people of all ages love to get dressed up and party. Although it was not traditionally an American holiday they now celebrate more than any other country with parties and games. The children go from door to door in their Halloween fancy dress collecting candy and the whole evening is filled with fun and laughter.

Halloween is traditionally celebrated on the evening of 31st October and has been celebrated for over 3000 years. There are many different stories behind the history of Halloween and the fact that it is the eve of All Saints Day some believe means that it was to acknowledge the lighter days ending and the darker winter months approaching. Many of the costumes including the vampire costumes were worn to help ward off the evil darker spirits.

Masks are often worn and it is believed this is to protect the wearer from the evil spirits coming to harm them. Many of the costumes and symbols associated with Halloween are from the Celtic times and the turnip and pumpkin carving was done at this time. These would have been a source of light for the evening and the different Halloween fancy dress costumes often include them. The more scary the costume the bigger the reaction and people love to scare their friends and families.

Everything black and scary looking is used for this holiday and vampire costumes are very popular as well as zombies and witches. Whole neighborhoods will decorate the houses and streets and this has brought communities together. Although the Irish were the first to introduce the Americans to the traditions of Halloween the Americans soon adapted it to suit their style.

Halloween fancy dress costumes and decorations help to make this holiday the largest money making time in the year. People will spend money on this holiday rather than any other holiday in the year and the games and activities are very popular. Children and adults alike love joining in with the party atmosphere with an edge. Trick and treating has been a tradition for many years and although the children look scary in their vampire costumes they are harmless really.

Apple bobbing, wrapping mummies and musical monsters are all popular games to play on Halloween and of course Halloween fancy dress helps to put everyone in the mood. Whatever you decide to dress up as you will look great and there are plenty of different ideas to choose from. Although vampire costumes are very popular you may want to choose something different like a zombie fairy or pirate.

There are no limits to what you dress up as and you will enjoy carrying the traditions on to ensure that Halloween is celebrated every year. It is a great time for everyone to be involved and have a fantastic night enjoying the scary food and drink as well as the games and costumes. Remember why you are celebrating Halloween and then you can get into the scary spirit of the evening.

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The History Of Vampires  

By Edward Watts

Vampires are one of those myths that people have been talking about for centuries and they are surrounded in mystery and intrigue. There are so many things which make people interested in vampires from their vampire fangs to their dark and sinister presence. Everyone wonders if they could really be real and many books and films have been produced detailing their lives.

Vampires are well known for feeding from humans by drinking their blood with their vampire fangs. This traditional story is well known as is believed to be as old as man. The actual term vampire was not commonly used until the 18th century when people began to call them by this name. The vampire legend became even greater in 1897 when Bram stoker wrote a book about Dracula and this became the basis for all vampire and fangs stories.

This amazing book portrayed the vampire as elegant people who didn't simply show their fangs and bite people. The great success of this book made vampires even more mysterious and they have continued to be popular all the way up to the 21st century. People are still interested in the way vampires feel and feed and the way they use their vampire fangs to eat. The vampire is one of the greatest figures in the horror genre and to this day interests millions of people.

There have been films, books, video games and TV shows all with vampires in them which have only helped the fascination with vampires. There have been many different images of vampires and vampire fangs over the years and many people believe they take a human form. Although their fangs are usually the same in every image, they can be only seen when they go to bite their victims. Another thing that is traditional in all of the stories is the fact that vampires are immortal.

There are many myths as to how you can identify the vampires and people believe that they cannot be seen during the day. Garlic and holy water are supposed to affect the vampires and these can both be used to ward off the vampires and their fangs. Although these methods work in some of the tales in other stories they do not. Vampires like many great myths do change their behavior from story to story.

Halloween of course is the favorite time when the great stories and tales come out and people are made even more aware of vampires. People dress up as these great characters and get their fangs out to become a scary vampire. Even small children love the mystery of vampires and all ages love this character for fancy dress costumes.

Whether you believe in vampires or not their history and the different ways they have been portrayed is very interesting to everyone. You will find some of the stories interesting and even fascinating and wherever you look there will be a new vampire story or book.

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Transformers Bumblebee Costume: The Trendiest Halloween Outfit  

By Pagan G. Moore

It's already the "BER" months and the month of November is fast approaching. Finding the right outfit for Halloween is truly a daunting task especially if you still have no idea of what to choose. You may need a lot of time coming up with something that will suit you or your child perfectly. If you are under this pressure, I would strongly suggest you take a look at the Bumblebee Transformers Costume for you or for your child. Not only is this costume unique but also very trendy and perfect for this modern time and year.

"Transformers" is a popular cartoon of the 90's featuring vehicles that transformed into robots called the Autobots and Decepticons. Their duty is to protect the world and their good kin from their evil brethren. What was once a cartoon was brought to life into the big screen where the two sagas were hitting high in the Blockbusters chart. No wonder it's the trendiest and the suitable Halloween costume for 2009.

The Autobot that caught most attention of the viewers is the cute and yellow robot named Bumblebee. He is a old but nice looking Chevy Camaro in origin. So, considering that these robots are made from metal, how do this adopt to the Halloween costume world with a Transformers Bumblebee costume? Let me give you insights on where to purchase and what it does include.

A bumblebee suit can be achieved by purchasing in retail stores that are properly authorized by the creator and developer of Transformers. Buy Costumes is a recommended online store that hold these costumes in stock. They recently released their new Transformers bumblebee costume for both children and adults. This includes a yellow jumpsuit made of polyester that is safe for kids. The mechanics can be seen outside the material with clear and distinct details on what's inside Bumblebee. The visual contains the popular car plate at the center with all the screws of the car and the connection joints.

The costume also includes a yellow plastic chest piece that can be directly inserted after the jumpsuit. A yellow plastic mask with gray sides is also included with the official Transformers logo on the forehead. It is like a helmet covering the entire head of the user. For that tough bumblebee ensemble completion a toy weapon is also included that can be attached on the right hand on what looks like the gun weapon of that nature. The bumblebee costume comes in various sizes to suit any probable kid measurements and it's categorized into small, medium and large. There is also an option where you can add Transformers gloves and even an extra sword as a weapon.

To become the Transformers Bumble Bee is certainly a cool experience that will get your friends impressed. If you are interested in this costume, you should know that some online stores like Buy Costumes have started to give out a huge discount lowering a good chunk of the price. At this affordable price you should have no excuse not to grab yourself a Bumble Bee costume for Halloween.

Fans of Transformers will certainly not be disappointed of this high quality costume, so my recommendation is that you join us in the battle against the Decepticons right away.

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Stunning Vampire Costumes Utilized During Halloween Festival  

By Emily Jacksen

Vampires have often been a preferred for outfits functions. It became even a lot more common using the recent vampire flicks on Television series, books and motion pictures.

Vampires are considered this century's most well-liked folklore. It might not be probably the most unique outfits from the year, but it is traditional and ageless literally! Most individuals have identified by themselves favoring the aspect of those blood vessels sucking creatures, and it is fairly apparent why! Their mystery is timeless, and only now is their history last but not least beginning to unfold.

Vampires are certainly the epitome of terrifying Halloween night symbols. From your dramatic long dark purple lined cape to the terrifying habit of lurking in gray graveyards, vampires will be the essence of fear. Frequently imagined of as surrounded by bats, their white fangs ready for bloodstream, vampires inspire terror and for this cause terrifying vampire costumes for Halloween are in great demand.

Do you will need a couple of Volturi vampire costumes this year? It would seem logical which the concept of the vampire would be as enduring as their significantly publicized immortality due to the varied opportunities vampires give to us - they exploit individual fears and anxieties about death as well as individual suggestions about excellent and evil, understanding and tolerance as well as the age extended human desire to fly.

Vampire costumes for kids are most likely among the most well-liked costume choices for small ones every and each Trick or treat. Young kids would also possess a good deal of entertaining having a set of fangs. It may even assist them get in character for your Trick or treat event.

People really should work on generating their ensembles stand out by considering of other gimmicks other than acquiring the principal outfits. Getting a fixed of Trick or treat fangs and teeth is one way of generating the outfit appear a lot more authentic. Now, individuals would now not mistake one for a historical figure because they have fangs to display off.

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Thursday, October 28, 2010

Colored Contacts Are The New Rage  

By Jonny Coltrain

There are many people out there who wish that they could have a different eye color. If you are not ready to be stuck with the eye color which the genes gave you, there given below are a few tips, which will allow you to change your eyes color.

In some of the areas, people will be asked to produce doctor prescription in order to obtain these lenses. Therefore, people living in such areas should consult an eye care and then look forward to purchase these lenses. All that you have to next is just enquire a nearby optometrist, whether they will offer a pair colored contacts for trial.

No matter for what reason you have preferred these contact lenses, the first thing that you have to surely make sure is whether there is some sort of comfort while wearing as well as removing these lenses. You always should be comfortable when dealing with eye products.

People who want to draw attention to themselves, can go for light blue colored contacts or even can go something like green which will add a lot of appeal to the eyes of the person. People can also go for colors like topaz if they have a wheatish complexion and such a combination will do wonders to the over all appearance of the person. People who already have a tinge of brown in their eyes can go for enhancement colored lenses which can be very useful to highlight the brown color of the eyes.

While using cheap colored contacts lenses there are certain things that you need to take care of. Though these soft Brown Colored Contacts are perfectly safe, they sometimes may cause allergic reactions. This is why it is always advisable not to wear contacts for too long as you need to keep your eyes moist while wearing them, to keep the allergens away. Wearing on contacts for too long may cause dryness in the eyes. If you develop a persisting problem after wearing contacts then you need to consult a doctor immediately to keep your eyes safe from any damage.

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Plus Size Halloween Costumes For This Halloween  

By Patrik G. Moore

If you are fairly healthy in the physical and a little more than the normal weight, looking for a plus size Halloween costume can be a daunting task. There are only a few shops physically located within your reach and online shops that can cater to those sizes. If you have plans to still enjoy Halloween, while still dressing up, then a search for the right plus size apparel should begin as early as today.

With a plus-size body measurement, one should not be prevented from being sexy and attractive this Halloween. This is in fact the perfect time for you to dress up to impress others. Traditionally, plus size men and women would simply dress up as witches, wizards and odd looking ghosts covering their entire body with curtains or old white blankets. As of to date of such costumes are definitely outdated. Let me give you some wonderful sample costume suggestions suited for your body weight.

There are many wonderful ideas that became available specifically for women's over sized dresses. Take, for example, you can dress up as the French maid helper, Wonder Woman or even Fiona from Shrek. On the other hand the classic characters can also be represented like the wicked witch, vampire gothic, Medusa, fortune teller and the lady ghost.

Men with a very large built can also portray some characters perfectly in the upcoming Halloween. For some traditional characters, we have the gothic vampire, ghost elite man, the mad hatter, Frankenstein, medieval monk, a Scot, and even a pirate. Flintstones and Popeye are also wonderful proposals to dress up and so is Buzz Light year and Santa Claus.

Children need not fret as well for kids plus size costumes are also available. They would certainly look cute and cuddly with some wonderful characters they can portray. To name a few we have Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz, Little Red Riding Hood, Captain America, Alice from the Alice in the Wonderland and Minnie Mouse. Other alternatives can be Kim Possible the agent, Tracy Turnblad, Mad Hatter and even a pirate.

These are just a few examples of many plus size individuals one can portray and some suggestions with regards to your Halloween costume. With so many other proposals, you will be completely lost because of the variety you can choose and not because there would be nothing to fit your body. Thus you can enjoy your plus size Halloween costume, if you ever decided to buy one and enjoy Halloween like everyone else. All that matters is the confidence you have and how you carry yourself effectively.

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Childrens Halloween Costumes Are Easy To Find  

By Sandy Gretin

Young ones are more likely to develop long lasting memories of their Halloween experience if they are actively involved in the decision making process of what costume to wear. Begin by asking the child questions such as "What do you want to be when you grow up" or "What famous people do you admire".

With the way kids respond to having choices, it would be a great idea to provide some suggestions from their favorite show or book. Using pictures of popular costumes is a great way to get your kid involved in the decision process of picking a Halloween costume. There are many great examples of popular costumes over the past few years. Some of them include Sponge Bob Square Pants, Dash from The Incredibles, Ben 10, Hanna Montana and Harry Potter to name a few. Other categories with popularity include Disney costumes, superheroes, pirates, princess costumes, ballerina costumes and ninja costumes.

Making a homemade costume this year for Halloween with your children is a very low cost solution to Halloween. A home made costume will also allow you and your kids to spend quality time together building memories that will last for years. A costume made at home will ensure that your child will have a costume that no other kids on the block will have. The creativity and brainstorming is a great mental exercise for your child and you will save a few dollars at the same time. You and your son or daughter will be proud of what you have accomplished and have a good Halloween.

Learn unique ways to use household items such as boxes, old clothing, cotton balls, and paint lying around the house. There are many thoughtful guides to make easy, affordable Halloween costumes and crafts for children. You will learn how to make hats, masks, and capes in three steps. These books can provide ideas for fun Halloween games, activities, and festive food recipes. A do-it-yourself Halloween costume book gives you great ideas for homemade decorations and pumpkin carving patterns. You will be inspired by the creative ideas found out there.

Young ones at almost any age love to go out on Halloween night and get candy from others while showing off the costume they chose to wear. You want to put some effort into helping your child select a cool costume for this night, as it is an annual event. When you choose a store bought costume with your kids, be sure that it fits them right as their safety and comfort can depend on it.

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What Is Needed To Complete A Dorothy Wizard Of Oz Costume?  

By Sheila Salisbury

A Dorothy Wizard of Oz costume can grant you a quick trip to a make-believe world like what L. Frank Baum storied about Dorothy in his famous novel.

Dorothy is the little girl from Kansas who played a key role in the novel called The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. To sum up the story, she is trying to get back home with the help of some friends and that entailed going to the Wizard of Oz. The yellow brick road leading to the Land of Oz and Dorothy's pair of red shoes tapping on it have become a popular theme.

A Dorothy Wizard of Oz costume can be trendy too. Your fashion statement can be expressed by your choice of costume design. The classic version as established by the first movie released after the book consists of a white puffed-sleeved shirt, a blue gingham dress and matching hair bows for the two pigtails. If you want to be the closest to original possible, get the wig resembling Dorothy's hairdo. Little girls look so cute when dressed in this outfit.

The Sexy Dorothy Costume is a modern variant. It retains the color combination of gingham for the dress and white for the shirt. But the dress is noticeably shorter and gleaming because of the sequins while the shirt has no shoulder collar. The modern update also introduces thigh high stockings with a blue gingham bow as a perfect match for this outfit and the hair bows come in red hue. If you want a simpler style, go for that of Leg Avenue; a mini dress with bubble skirt.

The list of other modern-day renditions of the Dorothy Wizard of Oz costume goes on. There's a laced, corseted short gingham dress with puffed-sleeved shirt and a cutie apron which is also matched with the stockings mentioned above. Another version is the lacier, puffier one with shoulder covers.

Any of these costumes won't be complete without the red shoes. Cover up the surface of your shoes with glittering red sequins and prettify each with a red bow. With this, you need not buy a new pair. You can buy these covers quite cheaply from a costume store.

The Dorothy Wizard of Oz costume has been evolving through the years to maintain a healthy sense of variance while keeping the original look of Dorothy. As a result, there are a number of options that complements everyone's taste or event.

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