Drinks

A good punch is always a good way to provide drinks at a party because then people can just refill their own glasses instead of you having to run around like a headless chicken making sure everyone’s got a drink. A punch is also so easy to decorate for Halloween and can be a great centrepiece for a party.

You could carve out a large pumpkin and place the punch bowl inside it, preferably a red coloured punch just to fit the theme. A fun trick I learned from a friend was to fill a surgeon’s glove with water and whatever colour dye you want (black and red work well) and then freeze it, and you have an ice-hand to put in the punch! It’s creepy decor and it’ll keep the punch cool.

You could also draw up your own wine bottle labels if that’s what you’re planning on serving; something creepy like “Dracula Juice” or “Zombie Blood” is sure to grab your guest’s attention.

Food

Guacamole is a staple at most parties as it’s so easy to make and most people love it. So whip some up and spread it along a narrow plate with a small pumpkin at one end that you’ve carved to look like sick – it’ll look like the pumpkin is vomiting guacamole.

Cookies shaped like ghosts or bats or witches hats are fun and easy to make if you have or can make the right cookie-cutters. If you have kids they’ll love decorating them with icing too.

Decor

Cut out and paint pieces of cardboard to look like tombstones and then place them haphazardly in your front garden. Paint cobwebs in the corners to make them look old.

I know helium balloons aren’t exactly DIY, but when you get a white sheet and some black paint and turn the balloons into hovering ghosts they become creepy party guests!

Lastly, scattering Autumn  leaves (easily collected from your garden) across any your kitchen table or white gloss TV unit will bring more autumn colours into your home and who doesn’t love some free decor?

What are some of your favourite Halloween or autumn decor ideas?

Estelle Page is an interior decorator who loves getting into any holiday spirit that allows her to go all out decorating her home. She recommends AV4Home for your living room.

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Halloween has become an occasion for wearing a sexy costume that shows off your assets. This year some of the best Halloween costumes are inventive and sassy. If you want to go short and sweet there’s an option for you, but if you’re looking for something more daring, there are also plenty of sexy Halloween costumes to choose from.

Cowgirl. This has become a very popular costume in recent years. It’s easy to accessorize and style too. There are various plays on the cowgirl costume, which allow you to make it as sweet or as sexy as you’d like. Make sure to snag a hat to add to your sexy cowgirl costume. If you aren’t into wearing a hat all night, look for one with a tie around the neck that will allow you to keep it hanging at back. This achieves the full effect of the cowgirl costume without wearing the hat. Pigtails are another nice add-on for a cowgirl costume. Don’t forget the cowgirl boots too! This is one sexy costume where you can opt for a comfy pair of boots versus sky high platform heels.

Minnie Mouse. This is always a favorite for those who want something that’s just a little sexy. The Minnie Mouse costume is also easy to style for anyone who knows their way around a makeup drawer. Your sexy Minnie Mouse costume will most likely come with the dress and ears. All you have to do is add makeup and shoes for a cute costume. Be sure to pull out the faux lashes for a Minnie Mouse costume (remember how Minnie would bat her eyes at Mickey?) and add a red ribbon to the ears. Socks and Mary Jane-style shoes are a must. Look for white socks with ruffles and black leather, faux leather or patent Mary Jane-style shoes. To amp up the sexy factor of this costume, make the shoes platform heels.

Vampire. This has become a favorite because of the rise in vampires in books and movies in the past few years. The awesome thing about a vampire costume is you can make it as sexy as you want. Vampires throughout history have a sexy persona that leads us to believe they would definitely break out the revealing costume for Halloween. Choose a sexy red and black costume with a corset-style bodice. Thigh highs are a must, but keep it tasteful by using a sheer pair of stockings and pointed toe high heels. Makeup is everything with a sexy vampire costume. You may opt for colored contact lenses. Smoky eye makeup, fangs and fake blood around the mouth will finish the look. You can also dust a shimmering body powder on any exposed skin. If bad vampire romance novels have taught us anything it’s that a vampire’s skin sparkles!

Have fun with your sexy Halloween costume this year. Remember that no matter what the costume is, it’s those details that make it stand out in a crowd.

Check out YumDrop.com to buy the best sexy Halloween costumes on the web!

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Gathering the pieces required for a pilot costume can be relatively cheap and easy if one is searching in the right places. In order to find items suited for an industrial era pilot, a military surplus store should be suitable. Military surplus stores usually sell military equipment and clothing items at a low price because it is excess. Although military surplus stores will not always contain what you need, it is worth checking. Brown and green jumpsuits are commonly sold in military surplus stores, along with other pilot accessories. Checking military surplus stores is a cheap and easy way to put together your pilot costume.

In order to create a more modern pilot costume, a thrift store may be the cheapest option. Since the pieces required for this costume are very expensive when purchased at retail price, garage sales and thrift stores are the perfect place to find these items. When at these designated locations, you should keep an eye out for ties, vintages jackets, and dress shoes. These are all expensive items, however they are marked down because they are donations. Finding these items can also be difficult, as one will have to search through large quantities of clothing.

It is also important that you have the appropriate accessories for your pilot costume. One of the trademark accessories that pilots have are American flag pins. These are small pins which go on the pilot’s jacket or shirt, and can usually be ordered online. A pilot’s hat can be found in two variations depending on the time periods aforementioned. Finding this hat in a store is extremely rare, and will most likely have to be purchased online. In addition, adding a watch and aviator sunglasses to your pilot outfit can help finalize the costume. Gelling your hair to the side also adds an authentic, clean cut look.

Maya is a fashion expert and blogger. For more information on where to get pilot gear please visit pilotmall.com

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Getting Started

The first thing that you will want to do when you are making your own nurse’s costume is to figure out what kind of nurse you are going to be. Are you going to be a modern nurse and wear scrubs or would you rather be a traditional nurse and wear the white ensemble? If you are going to wear the white ensemble, you will have so much fun making a costume. The first thing you will need is a white button down polo shirt. It should be plain and have no design on it. Next, you will want to be sure that you have a white skirt to tuck your shirt into.

Be sure to have white shoes to wear with your outfit. You will also want to be sure that you have either red duct tape or a red fabric marker so that you can make your outfit more nurse like. Get a picture of a nurse’s costume for reference if you want to. Start out by making a red cross on the left chest of the shirt. You can also place one on the back if you want to. You can place one on the skirt as well. You will make the crosses either with the tape or the fabric marker. You do not need any on the shoes.

Accessorizing

Now that you have your outfit all sorted out, you will want to get your accessories in order. You can take a plain white headband and deck it out. Take a piece of paper and fold it in half. Using scissors, cut the paper into the shape you want and put a big red cross on it. You can then attach it to the headband. Finally, be sure you have a nice, white bag and use the duct tape to make a cross on that as well.

Now that you know what you will need to make your nurse’s costume for Halloween this year and you know how to get started, you will be able to make your nurse’s costume with ease. This is a fun costume for people of all ages and it will look great. Sure, it is a classic costume but it is also fun! Head out and pick up what you will need today and you will look great in your nurse’s costume this Halloween! Good luck!

Katie H. is a writer for BestOnlineCollege.org. If you are interested in a degree online, take a look at this site to learn more about the opportunities will present you when you earn your degree.

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Zombify Me

Over the last few years there has been a love of all things zombie and this is demonstrated by huge attendance at zombie walks. Zombie walks occur all over the world and are a chance for anyone who fancies it to present themselves as the walking dead by donning costume and make up. There are loads of photographs of people partaking in these gruesome rallies, but we picked this fine effort from an event in New Jersery.

Old Kid

There’s something disconcerting about this fellow. Maybe it’s the fact he looks six and sixty at the same time! Simple application of black face paint and, “Boo. I’m a child-sized witch-finder general coming for your daughter.” What’s really cool about this is that you get the impression the little dude has no idea how scary he is. Running around trick or treating, having a ball while seriously freaking out all the grown-ups. Brilliant!

Wolf In A Suit

If werewolves wore suits would we be less worried about asking them what the time was? This look is a good one and really flexible too. Your only expense is the rubber mask and although this person has opted for the man-wolf, you could go whatever way you wanted. Ensure the neck of the costume is tucked into your collar and the effect is instant. The image is titled ‘mod wolf’, but with those roaming eyes ‘mad wolf’ might be a better description.

Devil Dog

Aww. Halloween isn’t all about being scary. In this case it’s also about being cute. Yes, fancy dress is no longer just a pastime of bipeds. Doggy costumes are great fun as this little guy is proving. Admittedly he’s not entirely convincing in his role as the overlord of Hell, but that’s just because he’s so damn adorable!

Referential Fancy Dress

Can this be described as a post-modern take on post modernism? Probably not, but it is superb. This dude has done a remarkable job of recreating one of Banksy’s most replicated stencils. The camera shy artist’s flower throwing terrorist will have been seen by many in cities all over the world making this effort instantly recognisable.

Hopefully these ideas will have the creative juices flowing when it comes to your own costumes this year, making you ready for a Halloween to remember!

Barry Fry love Halloween, which is he’s the perfect man for the job of trying on the many Halloween costumes available at Find Me A Gift.

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Clothing Basics

When shopping for your Halloween costume you don’t have to spend a ton on items you will only wear for one night. Use Halloween as an excuse to get the item you’ve been dreaming about. Some things that work for Halloween are:

• anything leather
• spiked heels
• studded heels
• knee-high boots
• wholesale costume jewellery

Costume Ideas

Cat Woman: Every year girls turn into Cat Woman. If you do this well, you will look stunning. The cotton spandex jersey unitard in black from American Apparel is the perfect base. Pair this with spike heels, a leather jacket and cat ears and you are almost there. Just add claws. The Vintage Gold Armour Knuckle Finger Lengthen Gothic Punk Cool Rings from JewelleryGets are perfect. These will cover your fingers and give you the ability to scratch anyone.

Urban Cowboy: Bring out your inner Clint Eastwood by dressing up as a kick-ass cowgirl. A great pair of jeans, boots, and a plaid shirt are what you will need to get ready for Halloween parties. Holster up with some toy guns. Accessorize with wholesale costume jewellery, like the Custom Designed Bullet Bracelet and people will know to watch themselves when you pony up to the bar.

Perfect Pirate: There are many reasons to be a pirate for Halloween. First, you can pay homage to Johnny Depp and wear a ton of black eyeliner. Secondly, you get to wear fun scarves and plenty of jewelry. The UK Royal Pendant Triangle Jewelry Scarf has wonderfully tattered edges and a charm right at the neck. Pair this with the Vintage Antique Cool Skull with Knife Ring and you will look a tad bit evil, yet fabulous.

The Key to a Great Costume

When you feel fabulous you’ll look fabulous. No matter what you want to be, you should commit one hundred percent. If you love what you are wearing, then you’ll have a great time, whether that means going to a party or going door to door with the kids. You only wear this costume for one night, accessorize it and enjoy it!

Patrick Whalen is a part of an elite team of writers who have contributed to hundreds of blogs and news sites. Follow him @2patwhalen.

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Halloween is that fun and magical time of year when adults and children alike can dress up as their favorite characters and for a short amount of time escape their normal lives and experience the fun that this holiday has to offer.   Dressing up is a rite of passage in most homes. Halloween costumes have evolved from Mom’s homemade delights to the quite intricate costumes that we see today. One of the most beloved types of Halloween costumes is the cartoon character. Since TV has been around, children and adults of all ages have donned these fun costumes.   Children and adults both love to dress up as cartoon characters for Halloween. There is just something fun and whimsical about becoming a beloved character on Halloween night. While many choose to dress up to frighten others, cartoon costumes delight everyone who sees them.   The top cartoon characters for kids to dress up as are:

Scooby doo costumes – All of the characters from this beloved cartoon are represented, though Scooby is always the favorite.

Spongebob – Spongebob and his gang of undersea friends have been a favorite among children since the show first came out in the late 90s.

Pokemon – This cartoon is always represented by the children who love their pokemon and want to collect them all. Pickachu is one of the favorites among many children.

The Ninja Turtles – These crime-fighting teenagers have been around for many years and are making a comeback. Groups of children love going as their favorite masked group of high-kicking dudes.

The Simpsons – These strange yellow characters are seen every Halloween. Often, families dress up as The Simpsons. Even the baby of the family can get in on the action.

Adults can get in on the fun too:

• Family Guy – This has been a consistent favorite for the last few years.
• The Flintstones – Adults who loved this cartoon as a child enjoy getting back to the stone age.
• South Park – This irreverent cartoon still makes it on the scene each year with those fun characters.

No matter what type of cartoon costume is chosen, whether it be a Scooby costume, a Fred costume, or Spongebob, Halloween should be enjoyed by all ages. This is a night to let loose the cares of life and embrace the inner child that resides in all of us.   Dressing up as cartoon characters brings a great sense of fun to the night. With so many characters on these shows, families can enjoy dressing up as a themed group and have fun choosing their particular characters for the night.   Most cartoon character costumes can easily be found at any good costume shop. A search online can reveal many shopping destinations where these wonderful characters can be found.   Choosing a cartoon character makes Halloween a fun and exciting experience for any child or adult who chooses to embrace the fun and child-like nature of the holiday and avoid the night’s horrors that often scare small children. Halloween is fun for everyone and these types of costumes scream to our inner children to go out and have fun!

+Nancy Goebel loves writing about holidays and how you and your family can celebrate. She thinks cartoon character costumes – especially Scooby Doo costumes – will be very popular this year.

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Halloween is one of the most fun times of the year. This is a great time for sports enthusiasts to show their pride for their team or just have fun by including their favorite sport as a part of the night. Halloween is a great time to get creative and experiment with the fun ideas that can be had with a sports-themed costume choice.   The ideas for sports Halloween costumes can be endless. Some people like to go with a more traditional costume choice like a referee costume, but some choose to get more adventurous.

The type of costume chosen should be based on the activities that one will be participating in. After all, the costume might look awesome, but if it’s uncomfortable, the night will not be fun.   One of the most popular choices for Halloween sports costumes is for a favorite player dress up. Most people put on their favorite player’s jersey and call it a costume. While this creates a basic costume look, there is so much more that can be added to make a costume have even more flair.

Wigs, accessories, and other details can be added to create a one-of-a-kind look.   Mascots are often a great choice. Mascot costumes can be purchased and made unique with a little creativity. There is nothing like being able to be concealed from the rest of the world while you act like a fool and have fun on Halloween.   When thinking about costume ideas, the possibilities of past players should not be ignored. Often these types of costumes aren’t as readily available and will stand out in the crowd of those who are going as current players.

Babe Ruth is an excellent example and one which most people will recognize even if they do not know sports well.   Other fun choices can be to dress up like a favorite sports ball. This can be a great way to express a love of the game. Halloween enthusiasts should try to think outside of the box for that custom look that will make the night truly special. A cute look for couples could involve a ball and a glove or a cheerleader and a football player.   The sports costume that is chosen should be something that most people will understand.

No one wants to go through the entire night explaining that they are a field goal or a jockstrap. It’s fine to be creative and even go a little crazy, but make it recognizable. If a person is going to be a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader, they need to make sure that they look the part.   No matter what sports team one likes, they are sure to find a way to incorporate this into their costume choices. With so many costumes available from the world of sports, there is no reason that everyone can’t find a sports costume that will fit in well with their night of fun. It is time to show that team spirit and the love of the game by having a great sports-themed costume this Halloween.

+Nancy Goebel regularly writes about a wide array of lifestyle and entertainment topics, and one of her biggest passions is helping people get ready for the holidays. This Halloween, she has lots of advice on how to come up with a great costume, whether you’re interested in sports and referee costume ideas or something totally different.

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There are a few good Medieval Clothing stores online that offer a large selection of medieval costume ideas, even armor, for those seeking it. If you want jewelry, regular clothes, or even different types of armor, you have a place to turn that is both high quality and very detailed, giving you the opportunity to become your character.

Events that have you dressing up as if you are from the Dark Ages are usually very enjoyable, but, to make the most out of the time spent, you have to look the part. A lot of the fun, even when it comes to your interactions with the people there, is taken away if you dress in average street clothes. This does not have to be a problem, though, because the clothes you should wear are available. Medieval Clothing has a large number of options for all types of people, no matter the costume you are seeking. If you want a highly detailed full set of armor, you can find that, as well as some smaller pieces like jewelry and shirts. Everything, from the clothes you wear to the necklaces and rings, is made in a way that would make any person proud to wear it, and you need that when visiting these events.

Those seeking Halloween costume ideas should open their minds up to the medieval times. There is so much about those years that offers joy and knowledge, and those can be brought to a costume. No matter the character, you are trying to be, if it has anything to do with medieval times, you need a good costume. Whether it is a peasant or brave knight, the costume must be detailed, accurate, and high quality for it to make the biggest impact. You want people around to you to become interested, and only the best costumes are capable of this. Of all the Halloween costume ideas floating around out there, medieval costumes offer some of the most interesting and beautiful options of them all, something that can brighten up a Halloween.

We know of the medieval times from childhood stories and television shows, but actually bringing it into our lives is something few do. Those who already go to fairs and events, and those who want to begin going, need to dress up in accurate, quality costumes. Even if this is just for Halloween, you want it to look and feel good. Medieval Clothing offers people a large selection of clothes, jewelry, and armor to fit every costume need they may have, and all with more detail and quality than some might imagine.

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