Category: Halloween

Newsies Halloween Costume Ideas

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Post date February 23, 2015
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Tonight I watched the Disney movie musical, “Newsies” with my girls. Not sure why I had not seen it until now.

It was made in 1992! 1992 people!!

I have no idea why we didn’t go see it when we were in NYC a few years ago. It was all the rage. Maybe it was sold out, although I didn’t even try to get tickets. I guess a bunch of boys in a show didn’t seem appealing.

I was wrong.

I liked Newsies for 3 reasons.

1. The songs are memorable, even the beautiful ballad, Santa Fe.

2. My theater-performer-teen mentioned

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Old Age Stage Makeup Tutorials

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Post date November 14, 2013
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It’s surprising how many shows end up having at least one character in aged makeup, so I thought I’d post a few tutorials showing old age stage makeup, including the last one which shows a simple technique for making the hair look gray. They each show the techniques slightly different–some are better at showing the design, some emphasize product, and some are better at showing the technique. When learning anything, it’s often helpful to get a few different opinions, so take a look and then go for it. The key is using your actor’s own wrinkles as the design and then blending the shadows and highlights. The process is basically the same for males and females.

Please comment below or on my Facebook Page, The Costume Resource, if you need costume or hair and make-up help with a specific show you are doing. I’d love to help out!

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Totally Cool Mens Shoes for Halloween Costume Ideas for Frankenstein, Jack Skellington, Steampunk, Mad Hatter

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Post date October 16, 2013
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These shoes available here from Costume Craze are the coolest shoes for a costume that I’ve seen in a while. The list of costumes they could be used with seems endless: Frankenstein, Jack Skellington, Joker, Ridler, Mad Hatter, Beetlejuice, a vampire, a gangster, Steampunk, it goes on…

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What Does the Fox Say Couples Halloween Costume Idea

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Post date October 16, 2013
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If you want to get in on the fox trend due to this odd, but irresistibly catchy viral music video, here’s a link to a great idea for a couples Halloween costume . You just might be the coolest ones at the party if you can pull this off.

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Russian Nesting Dolls Perfect for Group or Family Costume

Post author By Christine
Post date October 16, 2013
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Russian Nesting Dolls:

Click here for an adorable family costume idea using white dresses/skirts/tops as the base, then matching aprons of a brightly colored floral pattern and solid red head kerchiefs tied babushka style. Don’t forget the pink circle cheeks and exaggerated lashes drawn under the eye. Perfect for a family of girls!

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Police Officer Halloween Costume Ideas

Post author By Christine
Post date October 15, 2013
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My friend told me her daughter was going to be a police officer for Halloween and later that day I saw these police hats at Target:

For a unisex costume:

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Gabriella High School Musical Halloween Costume

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Post date October 14, 2013
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Click here to go to shopjustice.com then be sure to select the ladybug red

High School Musical is on my mind because my daughter just finished playing the role of “Taylor” in High School Musical Jr. Gabriella wears a cute red dress at the end of High School Musical when they sing, “We’re All in This Together.” This sparkling red dress from Justice works great for a brunette who wants to be Gabriella and is perfect for the holidays and Valentine’s Day. Though it doesn’t have the spaghetti straps like retail costume does, I prefer this version because it’s a little more modest on young girls. And my philosophy is that you generally want to avoid the “costume in a bag” (meaning the costume that every store is selling for your character)–you want something similar, but unique. Add loose waves in the hair, strappy gold or brown sandals, and gold bangles for the finishing touch.

I love this upbeat, positive, happy song!

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Faux Fur Vest For Use in a Halloween Costume is Everywhere!

Post author By Christine
Post date October 13, 2013
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Vest @ Justice

I recently wrote 3 different posts using a faux fur vest as a starting point for Halloween costume ideas. I was out shopping today and it’s not just available at JC Penney. Apparently this faux fur vest look is hot this year because I saw similar vests at H & M and Target . H & M even has a version in their adult sizes. Justice has a version you can purchase online here. So not only do you or your kids get something cozy and warm to wear as part of a Halloween costume, but you get something trendy for fall and winter! Who doesn’t love that?

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Faux Fur Vest= Animal Halloween Costume Ideas For Eagle, Wolf, & Fox

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Post date October 12, 2013
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JC Penney has this cool faux-fur vest for that can be incorporated into lots of animal Halloween costume ideas: I can’t tell from the pic, but I am assuming the belt is removable if desired. They are not usually secured.

For an EAGLE: Layer this vest on top of a long brown dress from the thrift store, cut it into a high-low hem and trim the hem in a white/black feather boa. For a boy, dye a white long john set brown, and layer the vest over the top. Add brown boots and make or purchase a felt or feathered eagle mask along with eagle wings on Amazon.

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Faux Fur Vest= Bear Halloween Costume Ideas For Kids

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Post date October 12, 2013
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JC Penney has this cool faux-fur vest for that can be incorporated into lots of Halloween costume ideas: I can’t tell from the pic, but I am assuming the belt is removable if desired. They are not usually secured.

PAPA BEAR, MAMA BEAR, BABY BEAR: This would be a fun group costume for triplets or siblings.

For PAPA BEAR: Wear this vest over a tan or brown t-shirt, turtleneck, or long john top. For the bottom, use brown or black sweatpants, dress pants, or long johns (dye a white long john set if needed for the right color). For variation, pair a long sleeved dress shirt under the fur vest with a tie or bow tie and khaki school uniform pants on the bottom. Top it off with this bear hat from Amazon: