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What Were the Most Popular Halloween Costumes This Year

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Queen of Halloween

Every year, there are some costume trends that show up, stay for the season and then disappear, unlikely to be seen again. For this past year, there were some amusing Halloween costumes that made quite an impression on children and adults alike. Some of these choices included: Angry Birds Oh, admit it! You know your fancy-schmancy smart phone that cost more than your first car has this game on it and you also know that you nearly wept one night because you could not advance past that one level. Insanely addictive, fabulously fun and amusing to boot, Angry Bird Halloween costumes were a hoot and a half, giving a number of options, including the various types of birds, plus the warrior pigs they are battling in the game. Oh, you know what I mean. Black Swan The movie was an … Continue reading →

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Costumes – When Vampires Meet Angels

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Queen of Halloween

Just your ordinary Halloween costume party, loud music, lots of decorations and mingling people in various costumes. There are the people who barely dress, adding a mask with their regular clothes, rubbing shoulders with the people who start planning their costumes in January. There are cops giving cups of punch to robbers and Marie Antoinette and Billy the Kid, just quietly slip out into the night together. Anyone surveying the room would notice the couples who are already together, those who are about to be together and the most amazing, most romantic thing ever; if it ever happens. The dark and glowering vampire is busy making eyes at the shining and shimmering angel and from the looks of things, she is pretty happy about the attention of the Dark Prince. The hostess, a very smart and savvy woman, in the … Continue reading →

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The Worst Halloween Costume Ever

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Queen of Halloween

We all have that moment, that clunking, clattering, oh dear God why me moment in our minds, that makes us cringe even years after the fact. For my beloved sister, that moment comes because of the worst Halloween costume ever. Considering her choice and the event, I am shocked that this moment did not include exploding heads or criminal charges. The story starts with my sister choosing her Halloween costume for a party that was going to be the bash of the year. The boy that she had a major but very secret crush on was going to be there and the rumor was that he was going to be there all alone. So sis decides that the Halloween costume had to be something smoking hot  and sexy, something that showed off what she considered to be her best feature, … Continue reading →

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Quick, Easy and Creative Halloween Costume Ideas

Posted on August 19, 2011 by Queen of Halloween

Okay, you have twenty minutes before you have to leave your home, completely in costume and ready for a fun night out. What are you going to wear, punk? Well, do you have a clue? If you are like the Queen of Halloween, you already have your costume picked out and ready to go. It has been tried on several times, and you know exactly what accessories, makeup and hair style will go with that costume. For the rest of you, it might be necessary to look for quick, easy and creative Halloween costume ideas that might be ready to go in mere minutes. There are always easy ‘go to’ costumes that you can grab and go. Taking a Chance, Fingers Crossed and Wishing on a Star On route to the event you are going to, there is likely to … Continue reading →

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Medusa Halloween Costume

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Queen of Halloween

Medusa, the Gorgon, was totally misunderstood. She was not an evil witch at all- only a chick having a really, really bad hair day! How pleasant would you be if you woke up and your hair was suddenly living snakes? And to top it off; you can’t even have anyone help you out because they are cast into stone if they look directly at you. Bet she broke a nail that day, too. Poor scary, scary dear. The Medusa Halloween costume is a lot of fun and think of the time and money you will spend on hair care products! For your basic Medusa Halloween costume, you will need a long, flowy white dress, preferably without sleeves, or fluttery cap sleeves which are very flattering on every type of arm. Think of your basic Greek goddess look and go from … Continue reading →

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