Monthly Archives: June 2010

Men’s Sailor Costumes

Ahoy! There is something that is so sexy about a man in a uniform, even when he is only pretending for the evening. Men’s sailor costumes can be a great way to dress for a costume party or for a night of playful fun with a loved one. Regardless of why he chooses to don one, all men should keep in mind all of the options that are available to him in the world of the sailor.  First, he can wear one of the straight forward men’s sailor costumes that are true to the real thing. These can be bought from a costume shop or from a military surplus store. If you are lucky enough to have a friend or relative that was in the military, you could borrow parts of theirs as well. Second, he could go a little … Continue reading

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Renaissance Costumes: Ye Olde Goode Tyme

Hear ye, hear ye, all are invited to a costume ball, old school style. Very old school style. There are several advantages to renaissance costumes- namely they are gorgeous, they are figure friendly ( and forgiving) and they can let you pull out the manners that your mother worked so hard to pound into you while you were growing up. So, man, woman or child, gather your merkin, your pantaloons and your sense of medieval melodrama and get ready. For Women: whether you like pale rose, deep blue or the metallic colors, the renaissance costumes for you are big, beautiful and luxurious. Your first decision of course is whether you want to be a lady or a wench. Lady costumes, whether you want to be a courtesan, courtier, a baroness, marquessa or a wench, the right costume can be found … Continue reading

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The Ringmaster Costume

The Queen of Halloween has had a busy, busy time of it lately, what with trying to move into a new home and trying to keep herself looking oh so fabulous in the meantime plus dealing with the royal bratlings. Oh, and when the Queen gets a free minute she is also trying to find a publisher or a boyfriend. Whew, it does sound like a little bit of a circus when its all listed like that, right? Maybe the Queen should don a ringmaster costume so that she can gain control of the chaos once and for all! For anyone who is unfamiliar with the ringmaster costume, especially those who have not gone to the circus in a long time, here is a quick refresher course. First, the ringmaster is the one who gets everyone’s attention and directs them … Continue reading

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Costumes and Celebrities: Making Yourself Look Like the One You Admire Most

Whenever there is a need for a fancy dress costume, many people will panic and just grab the first thing that they find. For others, the chance to stretch their creative wings and really get into a role that they long to fill all through the year is almost a dream come true. Whether you want to be an old time celebrity or a more recent star of present times you can find the right look whether you buy the costumes or make them from collected items that you already own. Costumes and celebrities are a natural match whether you want to recreate a blast from the past or give mad props to the people of today, no matter what the event might be.  Old School Glamour Gals The first name that comes to mind in this category is of course … Continue reading

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The Cowgirl Costume – Yee haw, y’all

It’s time for us to discuss the cowgirl costume; a favorite of my best pal and a good lil’ cowpoke in her own right, Jaa. Whether you are a city girl, born and bred or you were born in the saddle, the cowgirl costume is one of the cutest looks that you can find for your Halloween or dress up party fun. You can be a cute little cowgirl or a sexy cowgal and really round up all the little doggies in the room. Starting with the Dress Okay, we could have gone head to toe, but the two most obvious parts of the cowgirl costume are the hat and the boots, so let’s work on the middle section. If you are going for a cute cowgirl look, opt for lots of fringe and slightly longer skirts. A flouncy crinoline … Continue reading

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