Do you know someone who’s mortified of something you don’t think twice about? Perhaps this Halloween is your chance to get a little sweet revenge on that nagging neighbor. We’ve compiled a list of the nation’s top phobias and paired them with corresponding costumes that are sure to cause a fright this Halloween! Below, you’ll discover exactly what that fear is called along with some fun facts and which Halloween costumes to wear for the most shocking reaction!
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Caution: spoilers ahead! This fall’s hottest shows will be all the buzz this week as the Halloween episodes begin to premiere. It’s safe to assume “The Simpsons” will be airing some sort of Tree House of Terror episode; in fact it will be their 22nd version of the ever popular episode. But, what about other TV shows that don’t repurpose the same basic plot year after year? We set out to find out what some of the most popular characters will be dressed as this Halloween and included tips for creating your own character inspired costume.
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There’s no doubt that we love Halloween, but what we love even more than Halloween is our fans! So, as HalloweenCostumes.com celebrates five years bringing fun to our customers we’re giving back. What does this mean for you? You have a chance of winning one of ten $50 costume credits we’re giving away! Does that sound too good to be true? Don’t fret; it’s easy to enter our third week of the giveaway. We’ve already picked four winners, but keep reading to find out how you can be next!
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With October only days away there's not much time to waste in finding your perfect Halloween costume! Don't worry though; we're here to help by giving you a chance to get your 2012 Halloween costume for FREE! We're celebrating five years bringing Halloween fun to our customers at HalloweenCostumes.com by giving 10 lucky fans a $50 credit to use on their costume. Last week we asked you what your favorite Halloween memory was, and this week we want to know more!
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Do you love fall and the Halloween season as much as we do? This year we’re giving you an extra reason to enjoy! HalloweenCostumes.com is celebrating five years of bringing fun to our customers by giving away costumes for the five weeks before Halloween! Each week we’ll be giving two lucky fans a $50 credit to use on their Halloween costumes and accessories for their 2012 Halloween costume needs.
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Ginny Weasley is not just the girl with the fan crush on Harry Potter from the Sorcerer's Stone. She is not only that character who brought Tom Riddle back into the picture in the Chamber of Secrets. Ginny is not simply the youngest, red-headed Weasley sibling, or Harry Potter's girlfriend and eventual wife. Ginny Weasley is described by J.K. Rowling as an exceptional witch, and is not one you should forget when choosing your Harry Potter group costumes for an upcoming movie marathon or Halloween party. Here's how you can make your own Ginny Weasley costume.
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Back when costumes were just for kids, showing up to the office wearing a costume on Halloween or for any costume party would garnish you with more than just a few strange looks and awkward conversations. Now that generations of Halloween trick-or-treaters have grown up, it’s no wonder that everyone wants to cut loose at work by reliving the days when you could wear a cape or tiara in public without people thinking you’ve escaped from the loony bin. Even your boss is liable to show up wearing a Stormtrooper costume to work.These days, you can find a whole plethora of adult costumes (some of them VERY adult), but still, selecting a costume that you can wear to work can be difficult. You have to be careful not to offend or shock anyone, since it is still a professional setting. For those of you who would like a little guidance on choosing a non-NSFW costume to wear at your work event, here’s a list of some costume ideas that will guarantee a good time without upsetting your co-workers.

 

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HalloweenCostumes.com revealed today the top Halloween costumes for 2011, which include new pop culture icons Angry Birds and Monster High, revamped classics like Captain America and the Smurfs, and all-time favorites such as Star Wars and the Mario Brothers.




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I know y'all whip your hair back and forth at them haters like Willow Smith does, but this Halloween, do you have the swag to get Willow's look? Over the past year, young Willow Smith has turned heads with her hit songs "Whip my Hair" and "21st Century Girl." Now you can be just as fierce with a few simple tips for a Willow-worthy costume.

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Choosing costumes for the cast of your school play or for your community theatre group can be a daunting task. There lots of things to consider (colors, size, budget, cohesiveness, theme) and people to please (parents, teachers, administrators, directors, not to mention the cast), but don’t worry! Whether you’re a director, producer, costumer, or stage manager putting on a production in the style of Shakespeare, Broadway, or even Zac Efron, you can rest easy. We’ve put together a complete guide with 150 tips on choosing costumes for your next school musical or play.

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