As the regular season comes to an end and the playoffs begin, the big names of the NFL stand out more than ever. You would think this would make the decision a little easier for those kids who’d like to dress up as their football idols. However, for every Aaron Rodgers, there’s a Tony Romo. For every Peyton Manning, there’s a Drew Brees. How could anyone choose? To help you pick just which jersey to buy in time for the Super Bowl, we’ve run down the best of the best...
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Wearing a Santa Claus costume usually only leads to a certain type activity – spreading Christmas cheer, listening to wish lists from kids everywhere, posing for future greeting card photos, and distributing gifts. You know, the normal Santa stuff. But… where’s the fun in that? There’s no fun, that’s right. We get tired of the mundane here at HalloweenCostumes.com, so we sat down for a little brainstorming session to think of a couple more interesting things to do...
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TV, movies, and celebrities have always been a huge influence on Halloween costume choices. But, what are the most popular pop culture Halloween costumes? Some costumes that are hot sellers one year might be totally forgotten the next to make room for some new #winning trends. Thanks to this infographic, we can look back to see what was popular over the past few years. (I still think we need to bring Austin Powers costumes back! Oh, behave!)
Popular in 2011
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How much candy do people eat on Halloween? How many kids go trick-or-treating? What should be on your playlist for your Halloween party? We put together The Ultimate Guide to Halloween Statistics Infographic to answer all these questions and more, including the best scary movies to watch, the history of trick-or-treating, and just what costume to pick for 2011. Read at your own...
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Learning how to make historical costumes can be useful for various events: reenactments, school plays, even book reports. For beginners, however, it’s difficult to know where to start. Elaborate dresses from movies can be wonderful sources for inspiration, but attempting one of those on a first try is as ambitious as replicating a Van Gogh without previous painting experience. Just as one needs to learn the basics of brush strokes and blending to paint, a costumer needs to learn the basic...
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Do you idolize that old lady who is always throwing insults, trying to strangle relatives, and can usually be seen stabbing at people with a lit cigarette? If you're thinking that a Madea costume would go over great for your upcoming Halloween party or night on the town, but you're not quite sure where to start, we have some tips for you! The costume experts at HalloweenCostumes.com have put together this guide to show you how to create the in-and-out of jail look of that crazy lady we all know and love, Madea.
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