This year we are premiering some seriously cute sexy monster costumes. If you want just the right combination of flirty and monstrous, look no further! The costumes and any accessories you might want are all right on our website, but if you want to really take the costume to the next level, you may want to try some fun nail art to finish off your look. Here are some nail design ideas along with tips on how to duplicate the look yourself. We hope you find some inspiration!
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Looking for a fun and trendy Halloween theme this year for your kids, yourself, or your family? Safari is the answer. This theme is simple to put together, while adding an exotic twist on the usual Halloween standards.
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Having the perfect hair is the second most important thing to keep in mind while dressing up for Halloween. (Second to, you know, having the perfect costume.) What would a newly-transformed Sandy from Grease costume be without the amazing blonde curls! Or, can you imagine dressing up as Dorothy from Wizard of Oz and leaving out the braided pigtails? The unique hairdos are what make most popular Halloween costumes unforgettable. However, you may not be willing to go through an entire cut-and-dye process just to look great on October 31st. That's where wigs come in. A wig can instantly transform you from just another girl in a 1950s housewife dress to the iconic redhead Lucille Ball. Wigs can also be great options for cosplay events. Sometimes, though, you might have to modify the wig's look to be spot-on for your costume. Here are some tips on how to style, maintain, and get the most of out of your costume wig.
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Makeup is what can take your Halloween costume from yawn-inducing to award-winning. I believe that makeup is just as essential as a wand is to a Harry Potter costume or an eye patch is to a Jack Sparrow get-up; without these accessories, the outfit would be alright, but with them, the costume is enchanting. Not sure how to get the look you want? Don’t fear! I’ve found the top 25 best makeup tutorial videos, from super-sweet to super-sick, and I am going to share with you! Here they are, in no particular order:

 

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So, you’re going as a cartoon character for Halloween. How do you complete your look and wow all your friends this year? Why, with makeup, of course! Huge eyes are a staple in anime and video games, and if you achieve that effect, you’ll be sure to impress everyone. The look is versatile and works for different characters, ages, and events, like Halloween parties or anime conventions. Our HalloweenCostumes.com makeup expert put together this awesome step-by-step tutorial to help you transform into a cartoon.

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Marilyn Monroe is known for her embodiment of glamour, confidence and charm. Her classic look is unforgettable: platinum blonde curls, dramatic eyes, bright red lips, and, of course, her beauty mark. If you plan on dressing up as Marilyn or any other starlet for Halloween, you can't forget the makeup! You’ll need it to achieve the timeless 1950s look to complete your outfit. Our HalloweenCostumes.com makeup expert has put together a step-by-step video on how to look just like a pin-up bombshell.

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Vampires are everywhere. There’s the traditional Dracula, the romance-ridden Edward Cullen, the lusty and suave Bill, Eric, and Jessica from “True Blood,” the horrifying killers from “30 Days of Night,” and many more. They may have very different personalities, but they all share some common characteristics in their appearance. This video tutorial from our HalloweenCostumes.com makeup expert shows you how to get that classic vampire look:

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Geisha costumes are classic for Halloween and will again be popular costumes for 2011. The Geisha Girl look traditionally includes a Japanese kimono, dark wig with hair pulled back, and very distinct white makeup. Our HalloweenCostumes.com makeup expert has put together an easy tutorial on how to look like a Geisha girl:
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