Thanksgiving Costume Video

Thanksgiving Costumes video with great ideas for a festive Thanksgiving with family and friends!

After Halloween Sale 25% OFF Extended thru Nov 30

Happy Holidays!

Our After Halloween Sale Extended thru Nov 30th!

Huge Savings now Extended thru the end of November 2009!

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Thanksgiving Costumes, Fun Thanksgiving Party Ideas

Thanksgiving costumes give new meaning to the term "Turkey Dressing". Have even more fun this Thanksgiving Holiday with our Thanksgiving costumes: turkey mascots, turkey hats, Pilgrim costumes, Native American Indian costumes and more!

Thanksgiving Day costumes make great party ideas, and a fun way to embrace the holiday. Besides being a great deal of fun, dressing the whole family in Thanksgiving costumes would make for a great new and fun family photo!

What to do with Leftover Halloween Candy

This is the best idea I have heard of for putting all that Halloween candy to good use!

You can donate leftover Halloween candy to The US Troops! See Operation Shoebox for details!

After Halloween Costume Sale 25% OFF!

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Halloween Delivery Guaranteed!

It's not too late to order your Halloween costume online with us and get delivery in time for Halloween. We are running a special on Guaranteed Halloween Delivery Shipping for only $5.99 for delivery to addresses within the Continental US.

This flat rate $5.99 great shipping deal runs through this weekend and will end Monday at 3pm EST - so get your costume online now at AnniesCostumes.com!

Did you get your costume already? This is the perfect opportunity to get some great costume accessories, makeup, or Halloween decorations to finish off your Halloween look!

We still have lots of popular costumes in stock and ready for immediate shipping!
Order this weekend and still have it delivered by Thursday, October 29th - just in time for all your Halloween festivities on Halloween weekend!

See www.AnniesCostumes.com/order.htm for details!

Official Michael Jackson Thriller Jacket Now Available

As you might guess, Michael Jackson costumes are very popular this year. Everyone wants to pay tribute to the King of Pop this Halloween and don a costume in his likeness. AnnieCostumes.com is proud to carry the Official Michael Jackson Thriller Jacket for kids and adults wanting to pay tribute and wear a Michael Jackson costume for this Halloween.

We also have Official Michael Jackson silver sequin glove and leggings as well to complete your pop star look!



Michael Jackson Adult Size Thriller Jacket




Michael Jackson Child Size Thriller Jacket




Official Michael Jackson Silver Glove and Leggings

Wolfman Returns to Theaters

The Wolfman returns to theaters and it looks like this movie will really be eating them up at the box office!

Pets in Costume Pics from Parents.com

Check out some of these adorable photos of pets in costumes featured on Parents.com.

You can also enter your handmade costume into their DIY costume contest!

Best Jack - O - Lantern Ideas

Wild & Wacky Pumpkin Pictures and Ideas


Monster Pumpkin


Crazy Smile Pumpkin



Castle Carved in a Pumpkin

The Death Star Pumpkin!

Dragon - O - Lantern

Michael Jackson



Twins!

These are just a few of the great ideas for pumpkins and jack - o - lanterns. You can find more at the Sun Sentinel's Halloween Headquarters.

Scariest Movie of the Decade?

The suddenly super-buzzed-about horror flick 'Paranormal Activity' was made for a mere $11,000 over the course of seven days -- and is now being called "the scariest movie of the decade." The film follows a young couple (Katie Featherston and Micah Sloat) who, convinced they're being haunted by spirits, set up a video camera to monitor their bedroom over the course of 20 nights.

Will it repeat the success of 'Blair Witch'? It's too early to tell, but the cards are falling into place -- last night in L.A., for example, 4,500 people lined up to try to get into a special screening. And 'Paranormal Activity' beats out 'Blair Witch' in one vital field: It's scarier. While 'Blair Witch' may have scared people away from the woods for a few years (like 'Jaws' did the water two decades earlier), who's going to stay away from their own bedroom? Consider yourselves warned.

See more details and reviews.

Candyscope! What Does Your Halloween Candy Say About You?

The Sun Sentinel, here in South Florida, ran a really cute article all about "What Your Halloween Candy Says About Your Personality".

Let the CandyScope begin:

So say hello to our sugar-induced candyscope, and don't overindulge in the coming days.M&Ms: If you go for double Ms, you tend to separate your socks by color and have abnormally clean hands.

Snickers: Sign of indecisiveness. Do you want chocolate? Do you want nuts? You don't know. Or do you?

Candy corn: Frustrated farmer. You are a sweet soul who loves to grow sweet peas and make maple syrup.

Nestle's Crunch: You have a well-rounded personality but can be a little snappy.

Kit-Kat bars: You love to build sand castles on the beach, grow herbs and claw up the couch.

Jolly Ranchers: You have a daring side and love adventure. You're also fond of parrots and eye patches.

Butterfinger: You're kind and considerate, but we wouldn't trust you to carry the family china.

Reese's Peanut Butter Cups: You have hidden talents and are a deep thinker. You like to do things in pairs.

Gummy bears: Sweet, cuddly and loving, but people often find you sticking to the ceiling, which makes you an inappropriate guest for parties that include a pinata.

Sour Patch: You're bitter and abrasive and good at making people cry.

Hershey: You are loved by most people and live a simple, plain and unassuming life.

Junior Mints: You have a refreshing and zippy personality, but you suffer from an inferiority complex.

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Happy October! Time to Get Ready for Halloween!

Happy October! This year is going to be a great, Saturday night Halloween, with lots of parties on Friday and Sunday as well, so get ready and gear up! Stay tuned to the Extreme Halloween Blog for more details on how to plan for your best Halloween ever!

Zombieland Movie Opens to Rave Reviews!

Zombie flicks are always a cult hit among fans, but the latest zombie-lovers treat is also getting rave reviews from critics as well!

Zombieland opens in theaters this Friday, but it already has an excellent 91% rating on RottenTomatoes.com.

It looks hilariously funny, while still remaining true to the zombie gore and effects.

Here's the Zombieland movie trailer, if you haven't seen it yet, check it out - it's sure to go down in zombie history as a legend!



I'm sure that this movie might peak some interest in zombie costumes for this Halloween. AnniesCostumes carries quite a few different zombie type costumes, and we also feature a full line of theatrical makeup, just like the pros use at www.StageandTheaterMakeup.com for all your zombie makeup needs!

A New Nightmare on Elm Street - Movie Trailer

Does Elm Street really need a new nightmare? Can this movie actually be redone better than the original sans Robert Englund? What are your thoughts?
Check out the new Nightmare on Elm Street movie trailer, just released, and let us know what you think!

A Nightmare on Elm Street in HD


Every year since 2003, Extreme Halloween has surveyed visitors asking "What is the most Extreme Scary movie villain?" And for 4 years running, even among new horror movie legends like Creeper from Jeeper's Creepers and Jigsaw from SAW, good ole' Freddy has led the pack in survey after survey, year afte year.

So that brings me to the question: Does a movie that has stood the test of time for more than 25 years need to be re-made? Will you be seeing the new movie when it is released in theaters April 30, 2010? Did the original movie make you lose some sleep? I know I lost some sleep, fo sure!

To get your own Freddy costume, Freddy Sweater, & Freddy Glove for this Halloween, visit AnniesCostumes.com

New Costumes for Halloween 2009 - Just Arrived!

New children's and babies costumes just arrived:

Click to see our low prices on all these and more great new costumes for Halloween 2009!


New Adult Costumes for Halloween 2009 Just In:



Click to see our low prices on all these and more great new costumes for Halloween 2009!

Popular Costumes & Hot Sellers for this Halloween

Annie's Costumes Hot Selling Costumes for Halloween 2009!

Adult Size Hot Selling Costumes:






Kids Size Hot Selling Costumes:

Make Your Own Halloween Costume Predictions - Win Prizes!

For 5 years running now, ExtremeHalloween.com has published its list of the top Halloween costumes in all categories.



You can also tell us which costumes are your Halloween favorites! Take our Scary Halloween Survey (7 questions). It's your chance to tell us what your favorite costume are AND you get a chance to win fabulous weekly prizes! 5 winners are randomly chosen every week!

And now you can also see live results of what other survey takers say are their favorite Halloween costumes!

Popular Halloween Costumes for Women Video

Have fun with our video featuring some of this year's most popular costumes for women.

Ladies' favorite costumes for Halloween 2009.

Top Halloween Costumes Video 2009

Here is our video of some of the most popular and favorite Halloween costumes for 2009:

GI Joe Movie Trailer & Costumes

One of the most exciting trailers for this summer's movies is the GI Joe Trailer. This definitely does not look like the GI Joe that most of us remember from Saturday morning cartoons! As we know, hot summer movies = the most popular costumes at Halloween time!

So be sure to check out the GI Joe action packed movie and you will recognize some of those trick -or - treaters and party goers this Halloween!

The movie is in theaters now. After checking it out, then check out the official G.I. Joe movie costumes for kids and adults at AnniesCostumes.com:

G.I. Joe Duke Adult Size Costume

Adult Size Snake Eyes Costumes from G.I. Joe

Shadow Storm Costume for Adults

Snake Eyes GI Joe Costume for kids

Child Size Shadow Storm Costume from GI Joe

Super Mario Brothers Costumes

Official Super Mario Brother's Costumes now available at AnniesCostumes.com.

Both Mario & Luigi costumes for kids are available on sale for $29.95. Your kids can bring their favorite video game characters to life and play for real this Halloween!

Have fun!

Top Baby Halloween Costumes Video

See the Top 10 Baby Halloween Costumes for 2009!

The list of the top Halloween Costumes is published every year by ExtremeHalloween.com

Visit ExtremeHalloween.com to see the full list of the best selling costumes for Halloween 2009.

Win Matching Costumes in our September Blogger Giveaway!

Want a chance to win matching child and adult costumes for Halloween? Well then head over to the MomStart blog to have some fun and find out how to enter to win.


We have lots of matching themed costumes for you to choose so that your family matches this Halloween. Last month we asked what matching Mom and child costumes you would like. This month, we wanted to make sure that the Dads don't feel left out!


Child Prince Charming Costume

Adult Prince Charming Costume




Adult Size Captain Kirk Star Trek Uniform

Child Size Uhur Star Trek Dress

August Blogger Giveaway Winner Announced!

Our blogger giveaway with MomStart just announced the winner of the August Mom and child costume giveaway. Congrats to Bridget and her daughter, who are our lucky winners! What did they choose to be this Halloween?


Minnie Mouse Deluxe Adult Costume

Baby Minnie Mouse Toddler Costume

Harry Potter Costumes Among Favorites Again This Halloween

The Harry Potter francise has seen 7 best selling books come out and this summer the 6th movie was released. The Harry Potter Halloween costumes are more popular than ever for 2009!


The books and movie are so popular and so widely known that most anyone you speak to will know the wizarding terms created in the book by the great J.K. Rowling. Several years ago, we didn't know what a "muggle" was, what "the dark arts" are, or how to play a game of Quidditch.

From Wikipedia about the Harry Potter Book series:

"Since the 1997 release of the first novel Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, which was retitled Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone in the United States, the books have gained immense popularity, critical acclaim and commercial success worldwide. As of June 2008, the book series has sold more than 450 million copies and has been translated into 67 languages, and the last four books have consecutively set records as the fastest-selling books in history."


From Wikipedia about the Harry Potter Movie series:


"The Harry Potter films are a fantasy series based on the seven Harry Potter novels by British writer J. K. Rowling, starring Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson.
The Harry Potter film franchise is the highest grossing film series of all time when not adjusted for inflation, with over $5 billion in worldwide receipts. The series consists to date (2009) of six motion pictures, all of which are among the worldwide top twenty five highest unadjusted grossing individual films of all time. The latest instalment, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, was released in cinemas worldwide on 15 July 2009. Warner Brothers is currently producing the remaining novel, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows which will be split into two films: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 is due out on 19 November 2010 and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 is due out on 15 July 2011."


The Harry Potter Costumes and Accessories are available for both children and adults. Amazingly, the series has enamored people of all ages and is responsible for a reading renaissance and sparking the imagination of so many other fantasy related books and movies.


AnniesCostumes.com is proud to carry Official Harry Potter costumes, Harry Potter Costume Accessories and even a movie prop of Dobby, the beloved House Elf!



Harry Potter Gryffindor Robe
Costume Tip: The Gryffindor Robe can be used for any of the Gryffindor characters. You don't have to be Harry, you can be Hermoine, Ron or any of your favorites!




Harry Potter Child Size Dementor Costume






Hagrid Latex Mask with Hair




The Hogwarts School Sorting Hat from Harry Potter.



Adult Size Voldemort Halloween Costume

Take our Scary Halloween Survey - Win Prizes!

You have seen our list of the Top Halloween Costumes, now tell us which ones are your favorite costumes for this Halloween!

The List is Out! See the top Halloween Costumes for 2009

The 6th Annual Extreme Halloween List of the Top Halloween Costumes is Out!

Each year Extreme Halloween features their picks for the most popular and favorite Halloween costumes in all categories. The Top Halloween Costume List for 2009 is now published and available at ExtremeHalloween.com.

Top Halloween costume categories include:
Baby Halloween Costumes
Girls' Halloween Costumes
Boys' Halloween Costumes
Women's Halloween Costumes
Sexy Halloween Costumes
Men's Halloween Costumes
Couples' Halloween Costumes
Plus Size Adult Halloween Costumes
Group Halloween Costumes
Pet Halloween Costumes

Did you favorites make the list? We always invite you to tell us what your favorite costumes are too! Take our 2009 Scary Halloween Survey! Its quick and fun and you can win prizes in our weekly prize drawings!

Enter to Win Matching Mom & Child Costumes

My blogger friend over at the MomStart.com blog is running a super cool giveaway! Head over to the MomStart blog and see how you can enter to win your choice of matching Mommy & Child costumes from us at Annies Costumes. Free costumes are very cool, but 2 free matching costumes are even better!

Here are some ideas:

It's Time for Comic Con - Do You Know Where Your Favorite Costumes Are?

Every year for Comic Con is San Diego, I am always on the watch for all the great costume ideas and trends that emerge from this ever - growing convention. What started out as a comic book affair has now turned into a star clad, movie star fiesta and a complete phenomenon in itself! I have scoured the web for you to find some of the best, weirdest and most fun Comic-Con costume creations!

Check out MaximumPC.com - they have a gallery of 600 (YES SIX HUNDRED!) costumes of Comic-Con! Here is just a small sample:



According to MTV's Splash Page on Comic Con Costumes, "Rorschach and Wolverine were the most frequent costumes seen around the show floor, there were also a good share of video game and anime characters, as well as movie characters and, of course, the requisite amount of comic book heroes and villains." Check out their Comic Con Costume Gallery!

Big Shiny Robot's top 5 best costumes of Comic Con:


12 Costume Fails from Comic Con - this one is hilarious! You've gotta check it out!



Did you know? This year was Comic Con's 35th Annual Masquerade contest!

Tron Legacy Movie Trailer Just Released!

Just released at Comic-Con: Tron Legacy Movie Trailer!

This will surely be one of the most popular (and coolest) costumes for 2010!



Very excited and can't wait to see this in theaters in Disney Digital 3-D on top of it all!

And while there is no official Ton movie costume at this time, a great substitute to get that glowing look are our Glow Man Costumes!

Just In! GI Joe Movie Costumes!

New GI Joe Costumes just in for the upcoming and exciting GI Joe action film called GI Joe, Rise of Cobra!

First in stock is the ninja costume for Shadow Storm. The Shadow Storm costume is available in both child and adult sizes.


Deluxe Child Shadow Storm G. I. Joe Costume



Deluxe Adult Shadow Storm G. I. Joe Costume

GI Joe costumes will be among the most popular and sought after costumes this Halloween. Both kids and adults will be donning GI Joe costumes this Halloween.

More GI Joe costumes are coming soon, including the popular Snake Eye Black Ninja Costume!

1970's Costume Party Ideas

1970's Costumes!

Many people always ask what we do all year when its not Halloween. There are so many parties and events always going on that we stay pretty busy all year long.

1970's theme parties have been really popular this year. A theme party where everyone is to come dressed up is always so much fun. Attending a 1970's theme party would mean coming dressed as a hippie or a love child. Think Greatful Dead, tie died tees and bell bottom jeans. Jimmie Hendrix big afro wigs, or long flowing locks with no bangs and a rainbow headband. Sound familiar? Ring a 70's bell? The 1970's was the era of The Disco, so hand your disco ball and get funky! What a fun party idea!

Check out some 1970's Costumes and Hippie Costume Accessories at AnniesCostumes.com and see some great 70's style wigs at ExtremeWigs.com.

Which 'Harry Potter' Character Are You? - Inside Movies Blog

Which 'Harry Potter' Character Are You? - Inside Movies Blog

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Comic-Con Costume Discount

Getting ready to head to Comic-Con? Well, dressing the part is half the fun! Make sure to get your costumes ready for Comic-Con. Full costumes for all types of comic book and superheros are available at AnniesCostumes.com. We also carry plenty of costume accessories to complete you home made Comic-Con costume. Wigs, makeup, shoes, boots, and every type of costume accessory imaginable is available through our network of websites. And now you can get ready to go to Comic-Con in costumed style at a discount!

Use coupon code CON to receive 10% off our already super low prices!

Not going to Comic-Con? That's ok! This discount code is available for any convention or any reason at all! But hurry! The coupon offer ends July 31, 2009.

*Updated* with some great Comic-Con Articles!

Seven Ways to Be Cool at Comic Con

Seth Green: Guide to Comic-Con Costumes

Stop Dawdling About Your Comic-Con Costume

Comic-Con Costume Contest

Summers are More Fun in Costume!

Summer Dress Up Ideas for a Rainy Day

It's summer time and the kids are home, what better way to spend the time than dressing up in costume?

Kids have a blast playing super hero or princess and it sparks the imagination. Playing dress up is a great way to spend a rainy summer day or just stay inside and beat the heat this summer.

How about a dress up tea party play date or a superhero costumed play date? The kids will have a blast and parents will have some really great photo opportunities to share.

Boy's Dress Up Ideas:


Girls' Dress Up Costume Ideas:

Visit Our New Amazon Store for the Lowest Costume Prices!

Introducing our new Amazon Store!

Featuring low, low costume prices with the same great quality and fast shipping we are known for. We have been slashing prices online all year on all of our websites. And on AnniesCostumes.net you will find even lower, closeout costume price deals!

Visit today and have some great summer fun with dress up costumes for kids that will inspire their imaginations!

Terminator: Evolution of a Franchise

Credit to: Wired.com

Here's how a killing machine evolved into a killer franchise.

1984

The Terminator debuts in 1984, directed by James Cameron. Starred Arnold Schwarzenegger, who was only known as Conan at the time. The film pulls in $78 million worldwide. Meanwhile, the first wave of novelizations hits bookstores, and a franchise is born.

1990

The first Terminator videogame for PCs hits the streets, sparking more than two dozen iterations across a wide array of consoles. Flush with Rambo dough, indie film studio Carolco Pictures acquires Hemdale's rights for a film follow-up. Cameron signs on to direct.

1991

Terminator 2: Judgment Day—at $100 million, then the most expensive production in Hollywood history—is the top-grossing movie of the year, eclipsing $200 million in the US and $520 million worldwide.

1992

T2-mania is in full swing. Metallic T-800 skulls show up on backpacks, boxer shorts, lunch boxes, and cubicle walls as licensees like Kenner and MacFarlane Toys see total sales for Terminator-related merchandise climb into the nine-digit range.

1996

T2 3-D: Battle Across Time, a 12-minute theme-park attraction, opens at Universal Studios in Orlando. One of the priciest ($60 million) and most complex attractions ever, it's codirected and written by Cameron and features original performances by all of T2's principal actors.

2003

Director Jonathan Mostow spends a whopping $187 million to make Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines. It makes a modest $44 million on opening weekend, but its ultimate box-office gross lifts the film franchise's total to $1 billion worldwide.

2008

Fox's The Sarah Connor Chronicles, starring Lena Headey, Thomas Dekker, and Summer Glau, debuts to 18.3 million viewers. It's a critical darling but struggles for ratings and is hobbled by the Writers Guild strike. Nonetheless, Fox renews the series for another season.

2009

Warner Bros. is set to release the $200 million, postapocalyptic Terminator Salvation, starring Christian Bale, in nearly 4,000 theaters on Memorial Day weekend. A battalion of next-gen videogames is in the works, and a $10 million, 2,850-foot-long Terminator roller coaster opens at Six Flags Magic Mountain.

Illustrations: John Ritter; Photos: 1984: Everett; 1992: Allen Shope/Treasure-cove; 1995: Getty; Furlong: Everett; 1997: Getty; 2003: Warner Bros/Everett; 2008: Michael Desmond/Fox

See the whole evolution list at Wired.com

Costumes to Mock a Failing Economy

Some of the best Halloween costumes are topical to current events, often mocking those who make news headlines. 13Above.com made a list of the Top 10 Costumes for the Financial Crisis.

Its always a good idea to pick your Halloween costume from current events and have it catapult you from the headlines to the front of the stage at the Halloween costume contests this year!

This is one sure way to capitalize off of the failing economy! Here are my 5 favorites, see 13Above.com for all 10!

1. AIG Executive

You'll need a fluffy robe and a respectable manicure.

Accessories:

--Spa slippers
--Clay facial mask
--Fluffy slippers
--AIG "Hi My Name Is..." sticker badge

2. Cowboy Capitalism

Dress up in a business suit but with a cowboy hat and boots. Sport a black eye.

Accessories:

--Adult beverage in a brown bag


3. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac

A guy and a gal dress up as drunken sailors in the style of Raggedy Ann and Andy.

Accessories:

--Bottles of booze
--Toy houses



6. Golden Parachute

Put on a jumpsuit (preferably gold). Then spray-paint a trash bag gold and attach parachute strings.

Accessories:

--Affix giant dollar sign to chest
--Safety goggles or golden superhero mask, depending on taste (I like these money glasses, personally)
--Play money tucked into belt and pockets.



4. Mortgage-Backed Security

Strap a small, plastic child's play house on your back.

Accessories:

--Wrap two bike chains across your chest
--Makeup to turn face black and blue

5. Treasury Secretary Hank Paulson

Get a sharp looking suit, bald cap, rimless spectacles.

Accessories:

--Toy bazooka

--Assistant Secretary Neel Kashkari "mini me" doll.

Happy April Fool's Day!

Happy April Fool's Day!

Happy April Fool's Day!

Happy April Fool's Day!

Happy April Fool's Day!

Happy April Fool's Day!

Happy April Fool's Day!

Thicker Eyelashes Makeup Tip as Seen on Rachael Ray

Makeup tip as seen on Rachael Ray

Here is a makeup tip to help out with applying makeup quicker and how to get the most out of your makeup look.

Everyone always wants thicker, longer eyelashes, well I heard a trick from the makeup artist and celebrity stylist Mally Roncal on Rachael Ray the other day: apply black eye liner to the inside, upper lid of your eyes, this is an easy way to make your lashes look darker, longer and fatter and make your eyes pop!



Click here for the video and more tips on how to stream line your makeup routine!

Since watching this episode a couple weeks ago, I tried this trick out and was really happy with the results! I use Mehron's Pro Pencil in absolutely black.

Spider-Man 4 Premier Date Set!

'Spider-Man 4' Sets Release Date

From MovieFone

If your Spidey senses are tingling, there's a good reason. Variety confirms that Sony has set 'Spider-Man 4' for a May 6, 2011, release. Two other Marvel heroes will also hit the screen that summer -- 'Thor' on June 17 and 'The First Avenger: Captain America' on July 22 -- while the multi-hero tentpole 'The Avengers' has been pushed from summer 2011 to May 4, 2012.

Stay tuned to the Extreme Halloween blog for all your super hero movie updates as well as all the costumes to go with those movies!

Makeup Tip: Blotting Paper

Spring and summer are coming, so is the hot weather that has a tendency to mess up your makeup. Well I have a great makeup tip for you. This makeup tip also is great for controlling oily skin. Instead of reapplying powder if you perspire or if your skin gets oily, use blotting paper.

Blotting paper has been used by makeup professionals, makeup artists, and in stage and theater for years. Blotting paper removes excess oil and perspiration without messing up your makeup. Just use blotting paper, then reapply powder to set your makeup and you will definitely be happy with the results!



Nurturing Force Blotting Paper is an inexpensive solution to summer time makeup problems.



The blotting paper is Powder-Free, Talc-Free, and Paraben-Free. Just Blot and Your Face will feel change and you will notice the difference. Comes in a convenient dispenser that protects one continuous roll of paper (29ft) allowing you to customize your sheet size. Easily fits almost anywhere: bag, pocket, backpack, tote, briefcase, desk, locker, gym bag. Sells for just $14.95

Usually women use "powdering their nose" as a solution for oily skin, or reapplying makeup after perpiring, however that really just cakes on more powder and clogs pores, so lets change your frame of mind to "blotting your nose"!

Pictures from Carnival, Rio deJaneiro

Pictures from Carnival in Rio

Photos credit: http://news.bbc.co.uk

Dancing beauties wearing little more than sequins and smiles wrapped up two nights of Carnival parades by Brazil's top samba schools in Rio de Janeiro.

The spectacular floats and costumes take months to make and the competition between samba schools is fierce.

More than 70,000 people packed Rio's purpose-built Sambadrome for the traditional pre-Lent celebrations. Festivities continued throughout the streets of the city.

Elements being judged include choreography, timing and harmony. Each school has 82 minutes to herd its dancing, singing troupe through the 700m-long stadium.

Themes this year included environmental protection and the technology of the future.

The winning school will be named on Wednesday. No major prizes are given but the winners are celebrated across the country.

Security has been tight for the Rio carnival - although police say nearly 100 foreigners fell victim to robbers in the lead up to the event.

Luxuriant costumes have to be painstakingly created and worn with care. A misplaced wing or feather can cost a school the title.

In addition to strategically placed glitter, many performers wore enormous headdresses and dangerously tall high heels.

The global economic crisis has led to fewer corporate sponsors for this year’s event, but observers say the spectacle was unaffected.

The government of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva donated $3m (£2m) to help the samba schools pull through.

Mardi Gras comes to Tybee

I wanted to feature the following article, since it features one of my closest friends, Nancy Cox who owns an amazing costume shop near Savannah, GA called ACME Costumes.

Mardi Gras comes to Tybee

February 23, 2009

EZRA SALKIN Staff Writer
esalki20@student.scad.edu

On Saturday, Feb. 21, Tybee Island, Ga. joined for its first time a select number of U.S. cities celebrating Mardi Gras.

Sometimes called Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras traditionally falls before Ash Wednesday, the herald to the Catholic fasting season of Lent.

Other U.S. cities celebrating Mardi Gras this year include Mobile, Ala. and New Orleans, of which the celebration has become virtually synonymous.

On Feb. 21 however, on a pleasant afternoon on Tybee Island, this reporter was ordained with purple, gold and green beads by an old guy named Rufus with multicolored, tassel-strewn hair, wearing colossally wide-brimmed glasses.

A music group called the New Orleans Dixieland Jazz Band dominated the event, playing everything from Santana and Lynard Skynard, to blues. The blocked-off streets were packed with screaming kids, teenagers in baggy shorts and Jester hats, elderly people in lawn chairs and the occasional surfer. Everyone who looked of age carried a swelling cup of beer in their hand.

Venetian carnival masks, garlands of white and colored feathers, goofy glasses and beads sold briskly at local vendors. The owner of ACME Costumes, Nancy Cox, explained that the fun-loving, beach-going residents have the same Tybee patrons responsible for Pirate Fest to thank for the this year’s French Cajun festivities.

“Costume sales for this first time event are competitive with those for St. Patrick’s Day and Halloween. I’ve been here since 9 a.m. and there hasn’t been a dull moment yet.”

She attributed the high turnout for the day at least partly to displaced Louisiana residents who were pushed east due to Hurricane Katrina. “Some good ol’ fashioned grace accompanied by good weather, as well the fact that Tybee is still a place where you can walk with a cocktail in your hand probably doesn’t hurt either.”

The parade regaled the eager crowds with flag-weilding smiling alligators and feathered scarves, being driven along by old flamboyant Cadillacs, jeering despots, malevolently grinning cigarette butts in tubing devices, prismatic graffiti-ridden school buses and wagons driven by mad, masked French men and pirates, imposing ship masts and top sails, bug people with bulbous eyes and sagging antennas, not to mention a few beauties in bikinis. Purple, green and gold balloons, symbolic of Lent, flew everywhere.

In addition to the parade on Feb. 21, a fantasy masquerade ball was held the night before, where a King and Queen were crowned for best costume, as well best cocktail cup. Attendees of the ball were able to participate in tasting King Cake, a Mardi Gras delicacy similar to a cinnamon roll, topped with sugar or icing, and is usually colored purple, green and gold. Sometimes, a plastic baby Jesus is perched in the middle. Attendees also had the chance to dance to authentic Zydeco music, which is Louisiana Creole folk music. Traditionally, it has a fast tempo and is dominated by the accordion.

More information about Mardi Gras Tybee can be found at www.mardigrastybee.com.

Don't Get Pinched on St. Patty's Day!

There is still time to get St. Patrick's Day gear in time for the big day! You can order St. Patrick's Day costumes, St. Patrick's Day hats, and party accessories this weekend and by 2pm on Monday, March 16th and have them delivered with FedEx Next Day air by end of business on Tuesday, which is St. Patrick's Day, and have it in time for your night time St. patty's Day festivities!

Here are some suggestions from some of our St. Patrick's Day items that are still in stock and available for St. Patrick's Day fun!

Light Up Leprechaun Hat:


St. Patrick's Day Green Lime Twist Wig:


St. Patrick's Day T-Shirts:



Leprechaun Costume:


Secret Wishes Lucky Charms Costume:

Happy Friday the 13th!

Friday the 13th is today! Why not celebrate with a scary movie or maybe the Disney classic remake Return to Witch Mountain for kids and sci fi enthusiasts alike!

We are celebrating by featuring MovieFone's article with the "Master of Horror" himself, Wes Craven! Craven's latest horror movie premieres today: Last House on the Left.

5 Questions With: Wes Craven

Without Wes Craven, the face of horror would be a much different, far less scary beast. In a career that spans 37 terrifying years, he's haunted moviegoers' dreams with the 'Nightmare on Elm Street' movies; made audiences laugh and scream with the 'Scream' franchise; and scared the bejesus out of all comers with underrated cult fare like 'The Serpent and the Rainbow' (one of his personal favorites) and 'Swamp Thing.'

And it all began with 'Last House on the Left,' the short but sweet (read: frightening as hell) chiller that marked Craven's writer-director debut in 1972. With a Craven-produced 'The Last House on the Left' remake headed to the big screen, the legendary filmmaker opens up about his unlikely introduction to the horror genre, the inspiration for his 'Nightmare' and whether fans will be seeing him at the helm of 'Scream 4.' -- By Tom DiChiara

1. What inspired you to make the original 'Last House on the Left'?

Way back when I was a college teacher, I was watching the films of Bergman, and 'Virgin Spring' always stuck in my mind. It's such a concise and powerful story. And Sean Cunningham, who I'd been working for for a year, said: "I have these guys in Boston. They have outdoor theaters and they want me to do a scary film. If you want to write something scary, then you can direct it and cut it and I'll produce it, and, you know, we'll have fun. So that was basically my introduction to being a director -- being given that opportunity. I had never really seen a horror film, though in some ways I think that was good because I didn't set out to do something I'd already seen. I was much more influenced by the mid-'60s directors -- Fellini and people like that -- who had a great sort of hallucinogenic element in their films, and yet they were very serious films. That's how it started.

See the other 4 questions, pictures of the film's stars, and the movie trailer on MovieFone.com

The Most Creative Halloween Costume Idea Ever!

So it may be March, but we here think about Halloween pretty much ALL THE TIME! So whne I find a really cool costume that just can't wait, I post it no matter what time of year it is.

Creative costume ideas are always my favorite. I love to see what creative people can do with package costumes and especially with everyday objects! Here's an idea that will go with any costume and is so creative! Guaranteed you will have a "why didn't I think of that" moment!





Now this is billed as The Best Halloween Costume Ever. And while I don't know that I can call it "the best ever" I definitely say it is "the most creative costume ever"!

St. Patrick's Day is more fun in costume!

St. Patrick's Day is March 17th!
Make sure that you get everything you need for St. Patty's Day!



Annies Costumes has some really great costume and accessories to help you embrace the luck of the Irish! Leprechauns, Irish bar maids and Lucky Charms are just a few of the St. Patrick's Day costumes we have available. There is also a full selection of hats, shamrock beads, t-shirts and all kinds of fun dress up items available.


Here are some great St. Patty's Day gift basket ideas! Please visit our affiliate sponsors!

Kiss Me I'm Irish Gift Basket:



Irish Beer Gift Basket:



Jelly Belly jelly beans for St. Patrick's Day on sale now!

Win a Mask from MardiGrasCostumes.com from the MomStart Blog!

Like wearing masks? Like our selection? Well now you have the rare opportunity to win one, shipped to you for free! Pretty cool, huh? In order to see how to enter, see MomStart.com for details!

Star Wars the Musical Coming Soon to UK and US

I know that most Star Wars fans will heave a disappointed sigh at the title of this post. However, many reviews and descriptions of this musical make it sound like it will be a hit!

I09.com reports:

Sure, you may think that Star Wars: A Musical Journey sounds like a cheesy cash-in on the classic films of your youth, but the organizers are promising something epic... as well as no R2-D2 cameo.

The show - due to premiere in London this April before heading to the States - features the scores from the six movies, rearranged by John Williams himself and performed by an orchestra in front of a backdrop of re-edited footage from the movies, creating a 90 minute visual narrative accompanying the music. But that's not all that you'll see, click here for their full story.

And good reviews from Broadway.com:

There’s a new musical on the horizon: Star Wars. Adapted from the epic blockbuster movies, Star Wars: A Musical Journey will open London’s O2 arena in April and then head to the United States, according to Rolling Stone. This is not your mother’s musical, as one organizer told the rock ‘n’ roll magazine, you won’t see “"R2-D2 rolling across the stage.”

The show, which debuts on April 10 in London, is a multimedia event featuring a 90-minute re-edit of the six films’ classic scenes on a 100-foot LED screen as well as new arrangements of John Williams’ iconic score by the maestro himself. The 86-piece Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and Choir will perform live at the event.

"This'll be the biggest, baddest sounding orchestra that anybody's ever heard," said Spencer Churchill, tour producer for Another Planet, the Berkeley-based company producing the show. Churchill added that vintage costumes from the films will be displayed at the venue. So will the musical event resemble a Star Wars convention? Don’t worry. "You do have to walk that fine line," Churchill explained. "Certainly you want it to be entertaining without it being kitschy, and I think we are doing that completely. It's not a bunch of shtick."

Dates in Europe and America are still to be announced.

I just had to post this update. Since the idea of a Star Wars musical conjures this, for most of us:

New Star Trek Movie Trailer & New Enterprise Models

Here is an even bigger glimpse of the upcoming and much anticipated Star Trek movie directed by JJ Abrams. This is the newest trailer for the movie, which hits theaters in just two short months on May 8, 2009.



I am not really believing all the hype about this not being a Star Trek movie for Trekkies, seeing Captain Kirk take the helm of the enterprise for the first time is pretty exciting for this Trekkie!

This Star Trek movie trailer clip is courtesy of ScreenCrave.com as well as the article with all the new Enterprise images.

New Models of the Star Trek Enterprise

Earlier this afternoon we posted the new full length trailer for the highly anticipated JJ Abrams revamp of Star Trek. It looks like today is your lucky day, because we’ve got an amazing photo gallery full of Trekkie treasures. If you live near the Arclight theater located in Los Angeles, California you can view three special edition models of the USS Enterprise that were created by several artists from all over the world. Each replica is 34 inches long and was cast from the 3D digital models for the film by Industrial Light & Magic. If you can’t make the trip to Sunset and Vine, check out the gallery after the jump to see what all the hype is about.

If you are ready to look the part and don your Star Trek uniform, then visit AnniesCostumes.com for Star Trek uniforms and plenty of makeup and accessories to make you look like you live in a galaxy far, far away.


The new movie Star Trek costumes are coming soon!

Take the Superhero Costume Poll!

Inspired by the many costumes of The Watchmen, MovieFone.com has a Superhero costume poll up with lots of great descriptions an pictures of costumed superheroes over the last couple of decades.

From Batman to Iron Man, Elektra to Silk Spectre, vote on the best and worst superhero costumes throughout movie history.

Superpowers are nice and all, but just as vital to the superhero mystique is the costume. Can you imagine someone trying to save the world in a sweatshirt and jeans? Wouldn't stand a chance.

'Watchmen' hits screens with some slick new additions to the costume department, leading us to wonder which crimefighters have donned the coolest outfits. Click through to vote on which of these 30 superheroes' costumes are super cool, and which are super lame.

Moviefone gives you the chance to cast your vote on many superhero movie costumes and tell them whether you thnk they are super cool costumes or super lame costumes and gives you the current results.

Which superhero costumes are your favorites? Mine has always been Batman, but I am huge Batfan in general. Especially the last two Batman films, they have really concentrated on featuring the costume and making sure to show us how they have made the Batman costume and added changes. Comment and let us know what you think?

And, as always, if you want to express the inner superhero in you, there are plenty of Superhero costumes available at AnniesCostumes.com!

The Watchmen Movie Breaking Records

'Watchmen' earns $24.9 mil in first day!



The HollywoodReporter.com reports:
Moviegoers came out to watch "Watchmen" on Friday to the tune of an estimated $24.9 million, including the $4.6 million that the graphic novel adaptation about dystopian superheroes picked up at midnight screenings Thursday.

The film, co-produced by Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures and playing in 3,611 locations, the widest release ever for an R-rated film, is currently pulling in somewhat less than director Zack Snyder's last film, "300," which grabbed $28.1 million on its first day of release in March 2007 and went on to a first-weekend gross of $70.9 million.

On Thursday night, "Watchmen" attracted more than double the audience that showed up for midnight showings of "300," which took in $2.5 million when it originally bowed at midnight screenings. But while "Watchmen" is now playing in about 500 more theaters than "300," it also is contending with a running time that is more than 45 minutes longer.

See the full article and other box office weekend totals.



Already thinking ahead to Halloween? The Watchmen movie definitely has added quite a few more superhero costume options for this Halloween! Licensed, official Watchmen costumes will be available soon - stay tuned for details!

Five Minutes to Midnight and Watchmen about to hit theaters!

The superhero comic book movie adaption has been long anticipated. As the term goes, its 5 minutes to midnight and The Watchmen hits theaters at midnight tonight. This is one of the most anticipated movies of all time, some fans would say.

The Official Watchmen blog debuted pictures of all the Watchmen movie costumes a year ago, in their post entitled One Year to Midnight:

Silk Spectre:


Rorschach:


Ozymandias:


The Night Owl:


The Comedian:


Missing from the costume debut is Dr. Manhattan. There is some speculation over how he will appear in the movie since he is glowing blue and usually naked in the comics! Maybe this is what a more sensible Dr. Manhattan Halloween costume might look like this:



It is also a much anticipated movie for us in the costume industry since it puts forth 6 great new superhero costumes that will no doubt be among the favorites for adults this Halloween. At our costume convention in January, it was one of the most talked about topics. The licensed and official Watchmen costumes will be available later this year and in time for Halloween. Here is what will be available:

Dr. Manhattan latex mask (and tons of blue makeup).
Rorschach costume, which includes the mask, hat and trench coat.
Owl Man costume, which will include the jumpsuit and mask.
The Comedian costume, which will include the jumpsuit and mask.
Ozymandias costume, which will include the jumpsuit, headpiece and mask.
The Silk Spectre sexy costume. Which will include the bodice. A wig will also be sold separately.
Several other masks and headpieces will be available as well. Stay tuned for details!

Here are some pics I took at the costume fashion show they put on. Sorry that some of the Watchmen costume pictures are not as clear as I would like, but I will be posting pics of the costumes soon along with more detailed descriptions of what is included with each costume.

The Comedian Costume:


Rorschach Costume:


Silk Spectre Costume: