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Are you scared? Well maybe you should be. When it's late at night, and full moon is high, there won't be a human in sight; only goblins, ghouls, demons, and monsters. How will you find your way back home? The dark streets aren't what they used to be. You never now what's lurking behind a nearby bush or pacing softly two steps behind you. Are you scared yet? Oh, that's not good. Don't be frightened! That's exactly what he wants. It's what they want. The ones who come for you on Halloween night. BOO! Ah, just kidding. We all know that Halloween isn't so spooky. The irony is that some folks believe it's when true evil is not aloud to come out. It's that single night out of the year when monsters and ghosts have to take the evening off. But, certainly don't let that discourage you from dressing up like one and acquiring truck loads of candy. Hey, it's either a terrifying demonic get-up or that bunny costume your mother picked out. What's it going to be this year?
Remember that episode of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" that took place on Halloween? No, not the one where they became the costumes they were wearing, but the one where they get locked in the evil frat house. The house comes alive and makes them see their greatest fears. Yeah, that was a good one. I especially recall that Anya wore a bunny costume. That was hysterical. This is what she considers terrifying. Pretty bizarre, huh? Not exactly Leather Face or Jason, that's for sure. Regardless, the bunny costume turned out to be pretty cute. Even though she thought she looked horrifying, no one else did. Have you ever felt this way? I recall one supposedly scary costume my buddy wore in middle school. It really wasn't scary at all. However, he thought it was the best. Who was I to ruin his Halloween fun? He basically looked like he had been hit by a car or beaten by a gang. That's not so scary. It stirs sympathy more than it does horror. He'd have been better off wearing a bunny costume with bloody fangs.
So I was in Halloween Express the other day, and I realized something. They really do have a lot to choose from. I thing I even spotted a bunny costume in there. However, the ones that really caught my eye were the adult fairy tale costumes. Now those are cool.
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Captain America Costume
Well, I'm getting the decorations up; how about you? There's not much time left now. Yes indeed, that frightening day where anything can occur is upon us. You'd might as well stock up on the candy and prepare for hundreds of tiny monsters, goblins, ghouls, witches, werewolves, and vampires. We all know what happens if you don't offer them something. They could inflict a terrible wrath of destruction on you and your family. Or they could simply whimper and go tell their parents. I'm talking about trick-or-treators here; not real demons. Although I did read that the treats were originally given out as some sort of offering in the hopes of being spared any harm. Hmm, that's interesting indeed. Anyway, have you tried on your new costume yet? Maybe it's an outstanding captain america costume this year.
I actually spotted a captain america costume a few years back when I was squeezing through the Halloween crowd on Franklin Street in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. To my surprise it was on a sorority girl, not a guy. It was probably the greatest captain america costume I had ever seen. She wore it well my friends. And so can you if you find the right place to shop for your truly unique captain america costume. I on the other hand must go out into the dark and scary night as something much more menacing. Or at least menacing looking. I always like to offer the trick-or-treators a spooky experience when they come a knocking on my door. That's the way it should be done on Halloween. This night of October 31st should be utterly filled with terrifying costumes and massive loads of candy.
Aside from a snazzy captain america costume, what else do you suppose is imperative in your Halloween experience? I think a dazzling array of props, lights and decorations are in order. Make those little tikes want to come to your door. Don't you recall how fun and exhilarating this was as a child? I deck my home out more on Halloween than any other holiday. It's a blast stringing spider webs and hanging bats. The motion detectors are essential now days. This way when someone approaches your door, they're startled by a frightening voice and some eerie sounds. Get on the web and search for that captain america costume and all sorts of other Halloween goodies to make this October 31st outstanding.
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Cop Costume
What would be the ultimate costume you can imagine for Halloween night? No wait; let me guess; Spongebob Squarepants. Uh, okay maybe not. Think harder! What else is there these days? Heck, there's pretty much anything you can ponder. Stop! I've got it. I know the ultimate costume you can take advantage of this Halloween. Are you ready for this one? A cop costume. No, I didn't stutter. This is absolutely the greatest idea ever. Imagine all the things you could get away with on Halloween night in your trusty law enforcement uniform. Hey, I'm thinking this power could be addictive. What about you?
I guess you could say I saw a variety of get-ups last Halloween. I was out and about for a few hours. I took my little girl trick-or-treating. We had a blast scoping out all the fun and unique costumes. I think we must have seen about every variation there is. However, I don't recall seeing a cop costume. Or did I? Maybe the costume was so darn great that I couldn't even tell if there was a real cop present or not. Maybe the guy/girl even went out and rented a patrol car. Okay, now I'm getting a tad ridiculous. On the other hand, it could happen. Remember the guy in the cop costume on "Hocus Pocus?" He certainly fooled everyone. Come to think of it, that was a very realistic cop costume. At first I even believed the guy was a police officer. Anyway, what fun could you have with a fancy cop costume? I know what I would do. I would approach civilians and give them orders. Of course I would be sure to where a fake name badge. After all, I wouldn't want this harmless fun to come back and haunt me once Halloween night was over. That would be a bummer. Hey, you know what I didn't think about? High school kids might egg you if you're sporting a realistic cop costume. Typically teenagers don't like cops. Hmm, that's something to consider as well.
Well, regardless of what cool and unique costume you're busting out for All Hallows Eve, I strongly advise you to surf the costume outlets on line. Talk about variety. But be forewarned, many of these awesome get-ups go for a pretty penny.
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