Category Archive: Costume Suggestions

The Best Movie One-Liner’s Ever (Some Fabulous Costume Ideas Too!)

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Costume Suggestions, Family Fun, Movie Themes, Suggestions and Ideas

October 1, 2012

by Jenna Maxwell

Terminator Costume Masks

Terminator Costume Masks

From the earliest days of silent films to the more modern film masterpieces that today thrill audiences everywhere, movies have definitely become a huge part of the cultural fabric of American society.  Many movies are so infamous that they are known by one simple line from the script–these catchphrases have become a huge part of American vernacular with multiple meanings as well as associations.  As you get ready to get into your favorite movie character this Halloween, keep some of these more infamous movie lines (and the characters that go with them) in mind!  Here’s a list of some of our faves:

I’ll Be Back.  (The Terminator)-Today you can put on your best tough guy imitation and use this line to say you are soon returning, with an “attitude” of course!

Frankly, My Dear, I don’t give a damn.  (Gone With The Wind)-In today’s terms, this phrase is a very useful way to show complete indifference after you’ve “had it up to here”…particularly effective spewed right before heading into the man cave.

The Name is Bond, James Bond.  (James Bond Franchise)  Just feeling sexy and you know it? This phrase can be pretty funny if timed just right.  If you take it too seriously, however, you might fall flat on your noggin’ and just look like an idiot.

Life is Like a Box of Chocolates. (Forest Gump)-This phrase means basically that you never know what life is going to throw at you–some of life’s surprises are good, others not so much.

Houston, We Have a Problem.  (Apollo 13)- A universal phrase that now means, “Uh-oh, we’ve got big trouble…!!”  You’ve said it, I’ve said it, okay–we’ve all said it.

May the Force be with you.  (Star Wars) -This is sort of a sci-fi-ish way of expressing a similar sentiment to “May God be with you”.

Show Me the Money!  (Jerry Maguire)-Exactly what it says, essentially “put your money where your mouth is” or let the “money do the talking!”  This is useful in so many fiscally oriented situations!

I’m going to make him an offer he can’t refuse.  (The Godfather) Hmmm, sort of a threat guised in false sincerity, but we definitely get the point.

Toto, I’ve got a feeling were not in Kansas anymore.  (The Wizard of Oz)  This essentially states that something big is going down that is really out of the norm.

If you build it, they will come.  (Field of Dreams)  Basically it means the same thing as believe in yourself and trust your instincts; good things will happen.

Why so serious?  (The Dark Knight)  The Joker’s infamous line is still useful in situations that may require a little release valve for lots of built-up tension.

Go ahead, make my day.  (Sudden Impact)  Still being used today, this infamous line almost taunts as it challenges.

Here’s Johnny! (The Shining) Obviously this infamous line was originally swiped from the Johnny Carson show, but Jack Nicholson’s version is now useful for any surprise entrance.

Elementary, my dear Watson.  (Sherlock Holmes)  Nowadays, this is the same thing as saying “this is going to be really easy!” 

They’re Here! (Poltergeist)  Getting the willies or the heebie jeebies?  Are the hairs on the back of your neck, standing straight up?  This famous line pretty much says it all. 

Yo Adrian! (Rocky) A very Philadelphia, boxer-style greeting that most anyone gets warm and fuzzy over. 

Shop our huge collection of movie character costumes for lots of fun and exciting character choices for the most Hollywood inspired Halloween costume ever.  You might even consider learning a little bit of the lingo–some of these one-liner’s seem likely to live on forever!

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Details. Details. Finding the Perfect Halloween Costume.

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Costume Accessories, Costume Suggestions, How To

September 26, 2012

by Jenna Maxwell

Makeup Basics

When it comes to finding the perfect Halloween costume, usually you have a good idea of what character look you might like to try and begin by buying the costume you have chosen.  Selecting the right costume is a great start, but sometimes the difference between a good character look and one that really “WOWS” is in the details.  Choosing the right accessories to make your costume look really extraordinary needn’t be hard or time-consuming; knowing where to look for these details is more than half the battle!

Makeup:  The right makeup is going to make your costume come to life.  No matter what your Halloween character choice is, the costume is definitely important, but the greatest emphasis is, and should always be on your face!  Make sure your face is completely “in character”.  We have a huge selection of costume makeup products that are going to enable you to get professional results easily!  Need some pointers?  Check out our how-to video collection for step-by-step instructions on how to create various Halloween character makeup looks!

Special Effects:  Blood, guts, flesh, fangs, and plenty of gore–these special and monstrous details can be essential to your Halloween costume look!  Adding prosthetics, blood, flesh and other things is perfect when looking for the nitty gritty gory details.  Don’t be afraid to try some of these special effect products to really give your character some horrific and frightful details that are sure to make your character extra memorable, not to mention super scary.

Accessories:  No matter what your costume character is, you are likely going to need a few well-chosen accessories to bring your look completely together.  We have absolutely bazillions of accessories to help you to accomplish this.  Wigs, hats, weapons, wings, stockings, shoes, and a plethora of other costume specific accoutrements are available for your choosing on the website.  These little things really can (and do!) mean a lot when it comes to creating that perfect costume look!  Make sure your costume has all the extra touches it needs to create a major impact.

No matter what “extras” your costume needs to add polish, character and style, shop our complete accessory selection to meet all your “detail” needs.

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Monstrous Makeup: Easily Transforming Yourself Into Something Creepy

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Costume Suggestions, Makeup, Suggestions and Ideas

September 12, 2012

by Jenna Maxwell

Makeup Kits

You know the story.  You have the perfect monster character pictured in your mind’s eye.  You’ve obtained the perfect costume, too.  Even still, however, there is much more to creating a character that is truly scary, frightful and monstrous.  The right costume makeup that brings out the most in your scary character is absolutely essential!  You can’t have a vampire without a little blood, just as you can’t have a proper zombie without wounds and a little extra flesh as well.  If using costume makeup seems a bit intimidating, you are not alone.  Some of today’s monster makeup looks are pretty amazing and many of us (falsely) assume that getting these looks must also be pretty complicated.  Not so!

Manufacturers of today’s costume makeup have gotten very customer friendly when it comes to creating products that are designed for the average consumer to use.  Makeup products as well as kits are designed to create some pretty nifty and elaborate effects with relative ease.  You may be surprised at how simple it is to transform yourself into a Halloween character that is filled with blood, gore and other special effects.  It’s all about having the right supplies, tools, and of course, instructions, and then you are good to go! 

How to’s made easy!  There are several ways to tackle your character makeup issues.  One of the easiest and most efficient ways to make sure you get the look you are shooting for is to buy a makeup kit.  These fully equipped kits are created with your specific character in mind.  Kits designed specifically with all the make up you need are available for Vampires, Zombies, Pirates, Clowns, Ghosts and a whole slew of other exciting costume characters.  These kits also come with complete instructions as well as illustrations so that you can easily get the effects that you are looking for.

Feeling brave?  If you have a general idea in mind of the look that you want to create for a more original costume idea, you can buy many makeup products ala Carte.  Our vast selection of makeup products includes many varieties of foundations, prosthetics, fake blood, wounds, and many other implements that will make creating a monster look very simple.

Need ideas?  Check out our How-to videos for some pretty fabulous makeup ideas that will bring out the most in your best costume look! 

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Getting Your Halloween Groove On: Musically Inspired Must Have Costumes!

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Costume Suggestions, Suggestions and Ideas

September 10, 2012

by Jenna Maxwell

Elvis Costume

When it comes to Halloween costumes, there are lots of sources of inspiration.  Historically, monsters, ghosts and demons were the favored looks that were sported during the celebration of All Hallows Eve.  Nowadays, however, costume choices run the gamut and the inspiration for them can come from many different sources.

One of the most popular places to go for fabulous costume inspiration is to dive into the world of music.  In recent years, some of the most creative and exciting costume looks have been borrowed from various pop stars, rock stars, and other musicians and entertainers.  In fact, some of the most infamous as well as notorious examples of somewhat outrageous costume ideas come from the world of music.  With so many infamous names in the music world both past and the present, costume inspiration may be as easy as playing one of your favorite tunes.

Blast from the Past:  Bringing back a musically inspired character from the past is a fun and exciting way to bring relive the memories as well and flavor of another era.  By dressing up as characters such as Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson, KISS and an 1980’s version of Madonna, you can easily recreate an exciting look that has been truly inspired by the most exciting musical characters of yesteryear, bringing back with them all the retro fun that you remember from days gone by.  Don’t forget that you don’t have to be the musician to get your groove on this Halloween, either.  Dressing up as a disco King, a 1950’s jitterbug gal, or even a ‘60’s hippie is another way of using music from another era to inspire your costume choice!

All that’s Hip and New:  Today’s hottest musicians have created looks, trends and styles that are extremely unique as well as original, in addition to being very easy to recognize. Why not get in on the fun by recreating one of these exciting looks for yourself?  Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Justin Bieber, Hannah Montana, L’il Wayne and many others are easy characters that you can get into with a few simple accessories.

Basic Musician Costume How-to’s:  The easiest way to get into your musician or pop star look is by finding the right costume clothing or accessories to create a look that is essential to your character.   For example, Michael Jackson’s infamous red leather jacket and sequined glove would quickly get you into a “Thriller” groove.   Katy Perry looks can be easily achieved with colored wigs and vibrant colored costumes. For Katy inspiration, check out our Katy Clown how-to video where we show you how to create a Katy Clown look using inexpensive makeup.  Lady Gaga-inspired sunglasses, wigs and scarves will quickly get you into her amazing and unique look fast. 

Recreating the original and exciting styles of renowned musicians from yesterday and today is an exciting as well as novel costume idea.  Check out our complete selection of musically inspired costumes and accessories to get into your best costume groove!

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Tutu Cute and Tutu Sweet!

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Costume Accessories, Costume Suggestions

September 5, 2012

by Jenna Maxwell

Tutu Cute and Tutu Sweet!

Like many of today’s hottest clothing trends, it all started on the fashion runway, with many of the top fashion designers showing tutu’s being worn as part of various fashion ensembles.  In many cases, the tutus were even the most featured part of the design itself.  Of course, it wasn’t long afterward that these tutu looks were finding their way into the closets of various celebrities.  Rihanna, Taylor Swift and Katy Perry have all been seen around town as well as on stage donning these ballerina-inspired togs.  Celebrity kids have embraced the tutu trend year-round as well with the likes of Suri Cruise, Violet Affleck and Madonna’s adopted daughter, Mercy James, all being spotted wearing these big poofy skirts crafted from ruffles and tulle.  It seems that getting dressed up in a tutu isn’t just for dance class anymore; most any occasion seems to do.

Costumes are a great way to quickly get into the fashion action!  Adding a tutu to your best costume look is a quick and easy way to not only be right on trend, but to very simply add some personality, spunk as well as panache to your favorite costume look.  Most any costume character can be “tutu’d” up with relative ease.  Adding a tutu under a full skirt isn’t the only way to get this look, either.  In fact, these days, wearing the tutu on the outside of your outfit is just as cool as wearing one underneath the costume, in fact, these days this is almost preferred!  Show off those tutus! 

Adding a tutu on top of a snug fitting, body-skimming costume adds a super feminine touch that really “girls up” a costume.  This can an be an especially fun accessory item to add to superhero looks which are often designed primarily for boys or are very sleek and form fitting by design.  Adding a tutu (or tutus!) on top of these costumes is a fantastic way to easily add a nice girly touch to your costume while personalizing it a bit at the same time.  These unique looks are not only right on trend with today’s hottest fashion styles, but the look is absolutely tutu adorable.

For you guys that really don’t want to be left out in the cold–feel free to participate in this tutu trend at will.  Halloween in particular usually means that “anything goes” and if you are brave enough to wear a tutu, we strongly suggest you do! 

Check out our exciting new video demonstration on how to create a unique Batgirl look using fun makeup and accessories.  We’ve of course added some tutus to the classic Batgirl look, giving her a fun and modern twist and an oh so cute fashion flair!  Tutu’s are all the rage, you won’t want to miss out on adding one of these exciting accessories to your Halloween costume!  Tutu cute! 

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