Following blockbuster films such as The Untouchables, The Godfather, Goodfellas, Once Upon A Time In America and, more recently, Public Enemies, gangster outfits have become one of the most popular types of 1920's fancy dress at Halloween and at themed parties, throughout the country.
Always extremely popular with the men, they are now often worn by women, where the Gangster Moll's outfit is second only to flapper costumes when it comes to female 1920's fancy dress.
So if you have decided to go to the upcoming costume party in 1920's fancy dress and more specifically you have decided to buy one of those great gangster outfits that you have found online, what are those little extras that you will need to consider purchasing to make your outfit just that extra bit authentic looking?
Below are five great accessories that will transform your gangster outfit into something that Al Capone himself would have been proud of.
1920s spats
White in colour and made from a soft felt material, 1920's spats really do help to create a classic twenties shoe look. Make sure that you get some with a Velcro fastening for easy use and with an elastic stirrup between the heal and the sole so that they stay in place properly. The better 1920's spats that you can find usually includes silver coloured buttons on the side for that extra little touch.
The black spiv moustache
The weaselly looking black spiv mustache makes a superb gangster's mustache and is quite easy to apply with face paints. However, if you really want to look the part you could always buy a self adhesive one, where no spirit gum is needed, which is more likely to last the night than a painted one would.
Felt trilby hat
A black felt trilby makes a perfect gangster hat and will add a lot to the costume, without costing a great deal. Meanwhile, the ladies might want to consider buying a pin striped fedora hat to compliment their gangster's moll costume.
Moulded PVC tommy gun
No gangster outfit would be complete without a moulded PVC tommy gun at your side. You will be surprised just how cheaply you can buy these for and they will certainly add a little something to your costume.
Male gangster shoes
Although a pair of gangster shoes are likely to be more expensive than the items mentioned above, these black and white patent shoes are the ultimate 1920's fancy dress accessory that are guaranteed to complete any gangster's costume.
So where can you purchase these great value 1920's fancy dress accessories?
Please remember it is always important to ensure your fancy dress supplier has the outfit and accessories you want in stock, so that they are delivered in time for the party!
At 1920's Fancy Dress, if it says your order is in stock then you can rest assured that it is. Go there now and choose from a great range of twenties costumes, including authentic looking gangster outfits and accessories.
A Word Or Two About The Author
Dan Fresh is a lifelong fancy dress aficionado who regularly writes for the popular http://fancydressuk.org
Friday 26 March 2010
Wednesday 17 March 2010
Easter Fancy Dress Costumes - A Look at 3 Awesome Easter Outfit Suggestions
Easter fancy dress costumes are usually worn either at Easter Parades, on Easter Egg hunts, or else at specially themed Easter costume parties. So during the Easter period, there are a number of opportunities for you to wear you Easter outfit.
In the UK, Easter is one of two major Christian festivals of the year, the other being Christmas. Easter occurs on a different date each year and can fall on any Sunday between 22nd March and 25th April. Easter marks the end of Lent, which is traditionally a time of fasting, so therefore it is a time for fun, celebration and lots of traditions.
One of the most common traditions at this time of year is the giving of Easter eggs, which are seen as a symbol of spring and new life. In parts of England, there is an old custom where hard boiled eggs are rolled down a hill. However, a more common tradition throughout the country is where children hunt for chocolate Easter eggs, which have been hidden about the home or garden by the Easter bunny, which is why the Easter Bunny outfit is the most popular of all Easter fancy dress costumes.
The next most popular Easter Outfit are Chicken costumes. This is probably because the egg is seen as a symbol for life. Although they do not seem to be alive, we know that they have life within them, especially during springtime when little chicks hatch out.
Below are three outfit suggestion for your Easter fancy dress costumes, so that you can join in the fun, whether at a parade, a costume party on on an Easter egg hunt.
Easter Bunny Costume
These popular unisex outfits are always a great hit with the children, especially as part of an Easter Egg hunt outside in the garden. There are some great value outfits on the market at the moment, including actual mascot costumes at incredible prices.
Chicken Outfit
If Easter Bunny fancy dress costumes are the number one type of Easter outfit, then Chicken outfits are a close second. These zany costumes are great fun to wear to Easter themed costume parties or as part of the Easter parade.
Bunny Girl Costume
If you are looking for a more sensual Easter outfit then there really is only one choice. The bunny girl costume is a great choice of outfit for ladies going to themed parties at this time of the year. However, a bunny girl outfit is probably not really appropriate to wear to the parade.
So where should you go for these Easter outfit suggestions?
Easter Fancy Dress Costumes features all the aforementioned Easter outfit suggestions and many more.
A Word Or Two About The Author
Dan Fresh is a lifelong fancy dress aficionado who regularly writes for the popular http://fancydressuk.org website.
In the UK, Easter is one of two major Christian festivals of the year, the other being Christmas. Easter occurs on a different date each year and can fall on any Sunday between 22nd March and 25th April. Easter marks the end of Lent, which is traditionally a time of fasting, so therefore it is a time for fun, celebration and lots of traditions.
One of the most common traditions at this time of year is the giving of Easter eggs, which are seen as a symbol of spring and new life. In parts of England, there is an old custom where hard boiled eggs are rolled down a hill. However, a more common tradition throughout the country is where children hunt for chocolate Easter eggs, which have been hidden about the home or garden by the Easter bunny, which is why the Easter Bunny outfit is the most popular of all Easter fancy dress costumes.
The next most popular Easter Outfit are Chicken costumes. This is probably because the egg is seen as a symbol for life. Although they do not seem to be alive, we know that they have life within them, especially during springtime when little chicks hatch out.
Below are three outfit suggestion for your Easter fancy dress costumes, so that you can join in the fun, whether at a parade, a costume party on on an Easter egg hunt.
Easter Bunny Costume
These popular unisex outfits are always a great hit with the children, especially as part of an Easter Egg hunt outside in the garden. There are some great value outfits on the market at the moment, including actual mascot costumes at incredible prices.
Chicken Outfit
If Easter Bunny fancy dress costumes are the number one type of Easter outfit, then Chicken outfits are a close second. These zany costumes are great fun to wear to Easter themed costume parties or as part of the Easter parade.
Bunny Girl Costume
If you are looking for a more sensual Easter outfit then there really is only one choice. The bunny girl costume is a great choice of outfit for ladies going to themed parties at this time of the year. However, a bunny girl outfit is probably not really appropriate to wear to the parade.
So where should you go for these Easter outfit suggestions?
Easter Fancy Dress Costumes features all the aforementioned Easter outfit suggestions and many more.
A Word Or Two About The Author
Dan Fresh is a lifelong fancy dress aficionado who regularly writes for the popular http://fancydressuk.org website.
Saturday 6 March 2010
Wednesday 24 February 2010
Beatles Fancy Dress - 5 Accessories to Help Make Your Sgt Pepper's Costume Look Totally Fab
There are two main types of Beatles fancy dress costumes currently available on the market. The first is the British Invasion tailored suit, with the mop-top hair style, which was made famous at the beginning of the sixties. The second type of outfit is of course the Sgt. Pepper's hippy look, reminiscent of how the Fab Four appeared towards the end of the decade.
While the early sixties outfits are themselves a good example of Beatles fancy dress, here I am more concerned with the latter style of costume and in particular with the different accessories that are available to buy, to turn your Sgt. Pepper's outfit into something that is really authentic looking.
Below are my personal favourite five little extras to help make your Sgt. Pepper's costume look totally fab.
Platform shoes
As with most fancy dress costumes, the footwear is an important area that can really make a difference. Whether you go for a coloured platform shoe, to match your costume, or a pair of classic white patent platform shoes that will go with most sixties outfits, this is something that will certainly bring a lot to your Beatles fancy dress outfit.
Spectacles
There are a range of Beatles-style glasses out there, including round shaped cool shades, with coloured glass and metal rims. These can match your Sgt. Pepper's costume nicely, but I would recommend that you go with the circular Lennon sunglasses, which include a circular dark lens and are a touch more realistic looking.
Groovy black mustache
This was the era when the Beatles had those really groovy looking hippie mustaches and you are able to purchase a Groovy Black Mustache from most specialist 60's fancy dress websites. These compliment the circular Lennon sunglasses superbly well and so are a must for your Sgt. Pepper's outfit.
Inflatable rock guitar
This is more of a fun accessory, which is an optional extra, but one that will still add something to the outfit. When shopping around for an accessory of this kind, make sure that it is reasonably believable and not just a novelty product and also check the size when inflated.
Beatles wig
In my opinion, the most important accessory for Beatles fancy dress outfits is an authentic looking Beatles wig. There are some really good looking wigs available nowadays, but make sure you purchase one that will go with a Sgt. Pepper's costume, as opposed to an earlier Beatles' look.
So where can you get all these accessories for your Beatles outfit?
http://60sfancydress.org is a specialist sixties costume website with a Beatles Fancy Dress section that has all the different Beatles costumes and accessories you could wish for.
A Word Or Two About The Author
Dan Fresh is a lifelong fancy dress aficionado who regularly writes for the popular Fancy Dress UK website
While the early sixties outfits are themselves a good example of Beatles fancy dress, here I am more concerned with the latter style of costume and in particular with the different accessories that are available to buy, to turn your Sgt. Pepper's outfit into something that is really authentic looking.
Below are my personal favourite five little extras to help make your Sgt. Pepper's costume look totally fab.
Platform shoes
As with most fancy dress costumes, the footwear is an important area that can really make a difference. Whether you go for a coloured platform shoe, to match your costume, or a pair of classic white patent platform shoes that will go with most sixties outfits, this is something that will certainly bring a lot to your Beatles fancy dress outfit.
Spectacles
There are a range of Beatles-style glasses out there, including round shaped cool shades, with coloured glass and metal rims. These can match your Sgt. Pepper's costume nicely, but I would recommend that you go with the circular Lennon sunglasses, which include a circular dark lens and are a touch more realistic looking.
Groovy black mustache
This was the era when the Beatles had those really groovy looking hippie mustaches and you are able to purchase a Groovy Black Mustache from most specialist 60's fancy dress websites. These compliment the circular Lennon sunglasses superbly well and so are a must for your Sgt. Pepper's outfit.
Inflatable rock guitar
This is more of a fun accessory, which is an optional extra, but one that will still add something to the outfit. When shopping around for an accessory of this kind, make sure that it is reasonably believable and not just a novelty product and also check the size when inflated.
Beatles wig
In my opinion, the most important accessory for Beatles fancy dress outfits is an authentic looking Beatles wig. There are some really good looking wigs available nowadays, but make sure you purchase one that will go with a Sgt. Pepper's costume, as opposed to an earlier Beatles' look.
So where can you get all these accessories for your Beatles outfit?
http://60sfancydress.org is a specialist sixties costume website with a Beatles Fancy Dress section that has all the different Beatles costumes and accessories you could wish for.
A Word Or Two About The Author
Dan Fresh is a lifelong fancy dress aficionado who regularly writes for the popular Fancy Dress UK website
Thursday 18 February 2010
Themed Fancy Dress
People love fancy dress but often have difficulty deciding what to wear. If you give your party a theme it will really help your guests to choose a costume. There are hundreds of themes to choose from and you could narrow it down even further to a theme within a theme. If you love the 1960’s you could choose a broad swinging 60’s party theme or narrow it down to a film stars or musicals from the 60’s fancy dress party.
Themed Fancy Dress – Consider your guests
Have a look at your guest list. What age are they? What era do they come from? What fancy dress outfits will they feel comfortable wearing? Make sure you choose an appropriate theme; if your guest list includes your entire family then Aunt Agatha may not like wearing a short 60’s mini skirt so make sure there will be enough in the category to suit her!!
Will the costumes fit? Make sure the theme you pick has a wide range of sizes to choose from. Comfort is the first priority if you want to wear your outfit all night. If your outfit is just to make an impact on arrival then anything goes! Can you find the correct accessories to complete your outfit? Many online shops have a great selection of wigs and masks. A Princess Leia outfit wouldn’t be complete without the famous hairdo!
Themed Fancy dress – decorate the room
To add impact to your party decorate your room. You can find an assortment of decorations online or visit your local high street shop.
If you have enough space or are hiring a room then you can even choose an outside company to decorate the room for you. There are plenty to choose from either online or from your local area.
Themed Fancy Dress - Serve great food
Serve food on the same theme. It’s fun and interesting!! Especially if you’re throwing a Victorian party and serve your guests jellied eels or mince pies with real meat!! Just make sure you label everything so your veggie guests aren’t eating anything they wouldn’t like.
Themed fancy dress parties are great fun to plan and attend! So it's worth investing a little time to choose the perfect theme!
For the best in fancy dress costumes and accessories check out Fancy Dress
Themed Fancy Dress – Consider your guests
Have a look at your guest list. What age are they? What era do they come from? What fancy dress outfits will they feel comfortable wearing? Make sure you choose an appropriate theme; if your guest list includes your entire family then Aunt Agatha may not like wearing a short 60’s mini skirt so make sure there will be enough in the category to suit her!!
Will the costumes fit? Make sure the theme you pick has a wide range of sizes to choose from. Comfort is the first priority if you want to wear your outfit all night. If your outfit is just to make an impact on arrival then anything goes! Can you find the correct accessories to complete your outfit? Many online shops have a great selection of wigs and masks. A Princess Leia outfit wouldn’t be complete without the famous hairdo!
Themed Fancy dress – decorate the room
To add impact to your party decorate your room. You can find an assortment of decorations online or visit your local high street shop.
If you have enough space or are hiring a room then you can even choose an outside company to decorate the room for you. There are plenty to choose from either online or from your local area.
Themed Fancy Dress - Serve great food
Serve food on the same theme. It’s fun and interesting!! Especially if you’re throwing a Victorian party and serve your guests jellied eels or mince pies with real meat!! Just make sure you label everything so your veggie guests aren’t eating anything they wouldn’t like.
Themed fancy dress parties are great fun to plan and attend! So it's worth investing a little time to choose the perfect theme!
For the best in fancy dress costumes and accessories check out Fancy Dress
Monday 15 February 2010
Thursday 11 February 2010
50's Fancy Dress - 5 Accessories You May Want to Consider For Your Pink Ladies Fancy Dress Costumes
Pink Ladies fancy dress costumes really are a great example of 50's fancy dress, which just sum up perfectly that particular style of the post-war period. First featured in the hugely popular film Grease, starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John, they are certainly a fun outfit to wear to any fifties themed party that you may be invited to, or indeed to your local bowling alley on a girl's night out.
Nowadays, you can purchase different Pink Ladies costumes online, which really do look the part. However, you can make your 50's fancy dress outfit look even more authentic by adding a number of great affordable accessories to it.
A fifties style wig
Perhaps the easiest way to add that little extra touch of authenticity to your costume is to go online and buy yourself a fifties wig. You could either go for the long blonde High School Honey type of look or for a more classic looking 1950's Brunette wig, complete with the detachable headband. Either way, going that extra mile by purchasing a wig will help make your outfit that little bit more convincing.
Pink PVC hat
Of course, wearing a wig is not for everyone and a good alternative is to buy a 50s style hat. A pink PVC type hat will not only be in keeping with the period, but will also match your Pink Lady outfit.
1950's sunglasses
One of my personal favorite items to complete these outfits is a pair of 1950's Sunglasses. Those super stylish spectacles, as worn by the likes of Audrey Hepburn and Jackie Kennedy, will just look great with your outfit and will really get you in character.
Black and white chequered scarf
Another good little touch to set off your 1950's outfit is a chequered scarf. It is quite likely that you will have a black and white chequered scarf lying around in a drawer somewhere and it is always great if you can recycle accessories so as to keep the overall cost of your costume as low as possible. This way you can spend your budget on those special items that will really set your costume apart.
Bowling bag
Of course, the ultimate accessory for those Pink Ladies outfits has got to be the Official Grease Pink Lady bowling bag. These superb looking pink and black bowling bags are available from most 50's fancy dress specialist websites and will complete your outfit perfectly.
So where can you get all these 50's Fancy Dress Accessories?
Please remember it is always important to ensure your fancy dress supplier has the outfit and accessories you want in stock, so that they are delivered in time for the party!
At 50's Fancy Dress, if it says your order is in stock then you can rest assured that it is. Go there now and choose from the range of authentic looking Pink Ladies costumes and accessories.
A Word Or Two About The Author
Dan Fresh is a lifelong fancy dress aficionado who regularly writes for the popular Fancy Dress UK website.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Dan_Fresh
Nowadays, you can purchase different Pink Ladies costumes online, which really do look the part. However, you can make your 50's fancy dress outfit look even more authentic by adding a number of great affordable accessories to it.
A fifties style wig
Perhaps the easiest way to add that little extra touch of authenticity to your costume is to go online and buy yourself a fifties wig. You could either go for the long blonde High School Honey type of look or for a more classic looking 1950's Brunette wig, complete with the detachable headband. Either way, going that extra mile by purchasing a wig will help make your outfit that little bit more convincing.
Pink PVC hat
Of course, wearing a wig is not for everyone and a good alternative is to buy a 50s style hat. A pink PVC type hat will not only be in keeping with the period, but will also match your Pink Lady outfit.
1950's sunglasses
One of my personal favorite items to complete these outfits is a pair of 1950's Sunglasses. Those super stylish spectacles, as worn by the likes of Audrey Hepburn and Jackie Kennedy, will just look great with your outfit and will really get you in character.
Black and white chequered scarf
Another good little touch to set off your 1950's outfit is a chequered scarf. It is quite likely that you will have a black and white chequered scarf lying around in a drawer somewhere and it is always great if you can recycle accessories so as to keep the overall cost of your costume as low as possible. This way you can spend your budget on those special items that will really set your costume apart.
Bowling bag
Of course, the ultimate accessory for those Pink Ladies outfits has got to be the Official Grease Pink Lady bowling bag. These superb looking pink and black bowling bags are available from most 50's fancy dress specialist websites and will complete your outfit perfectly.
So where can you get all these 50's Fancy Dress Accessories?
Please remember it is always important to ensure your fancy dress supplier has the outfit and accessories you want in stock, so that they are delivered in time for the party!
At 50's Fancy Dress, if it says your order is in stock then you can rest assured that it is. Go there now and choose from the range of authentic looking Pink Ladies costumes and accessories.
A Word Or Two About The Author
Dan Fresh is a lifelong fancy dress aficionado who regularly writes for the popular Fancy Dress UK website.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Dan_Fresh
Monday 8 February 2010
Unique Ideas For Fancy Dress Costumes
Fancy dress outfits are now available in an extensive range of shapes and styles offering a completely distinctive personality. It has never been easier to change your own facade for certain durations of time. Today, fancy costumes are obtainable for nearly all themes.
Fancy outfits can be as simple or as elaborate as possible, but no matter how elaborate and expensive they are, it does not necessarily imply that they are any more crazy or over-the-top.
For instance, one of the simplest outfits you can wear for a fancy dress is that of the Incredible Hulk. All you would need is a purple short and green paint for your face. If you have the courage to wear this costume, then you can assure that it would go for a treat.
Any dress costume is incomplete in the absence of suitable accessories. For instance, if you pick a Greek Goddesses or Roman toga robes without the complimenting footwear, then the entire look will fall flat.
Make-up is certainly the way to go for crazy costumes as it helps in creating an actual persona of that attire. You could be a zombie, a vampire, a drag queen or a murder victim. If you would really like to go out of the way with your dress, then you could dress up like Transformer. This could be very challenging but also very innovative.
Some of the other popular fancy dress costumes include:
1. Halloween
2. Murder victim
3. Zombie
4. Walking Tree
5. Jesus
6. Drag Queen
7. Henry VIII
You can even go sci-fi! Wear an armoured dress with some titbit and large shoulder pads to appear that you have just returned from the universe. Dress up like Mr. Bean and crack everyone's nerves at the party. This can be one of the most hilarious and entertaining ways of leaving a mark at the party. A belly dancer dress is also a challenging way of dressing up at the fancy dress party. Get a thick sized bra and panty with some stretchy fabric, braids, fringes, hot glue gun and a pair of flip flops.
You need to prepare well in advance for a fancy dress party. Once you have finished searching up your wardrobe and find nothing, you can search on the internet for the craziest ideas on fancy dress costumes.
You do not have to spend a lot on buying a new costume; instead you can create your own dress with tit bits at home. Be as weird and wild you can at a fancy dress. The point is to turn everybody's attention on you in the most versatile manner.
For any help on fancy dress, check out the info available online, these will help you learn to find the fancy dress costume an instant go!
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Michael_Antony
Fancy outfits can be as simple or as elaborate as possible, but no matter how elaborate and expensive they are, it does not necessarily imply that they are any more crazy or over-the-top.
For instance, one of the simplest outfits you can wear for a fancy dress is that of the Incredible Hulk. All you would need is a purple short and green paint for your face. If you have the courage to wear this costume, then you can assure that it would go for a treat.
Any dress costume is incomplete in the absence of suitable accessories. For instance, if you pick a Greek Goddesses or Roman toga robes without the complimenting footwear, then the entire look will fall flat.
Make-up is certainly the way to go for crazy costumes as it helps in creating an actual persona of that attire. You could be a zombie, a vampire, a drag queen or a murder victim. If you would really like to go out of the way with your dress, then you could dress up like Transformer. This could be very challenging but also very innovative.
Some of the other popular fancy dress costumes include:
1. Halloween
2. Murder victim
3. Zombie
4. Walking Tree
5. Jesus
6. Drag Queen
7. Henry VIII
You can even go sci-fi! Wear an armoured dress with some titbit and large shoulder pads to appear that you have just returned from the universe. Dress up like Mr. Bean and crack everyone's nerves at the party. This can be one of the most hilarious and entertaining ways of leaving a mark at the party. A belly dancer dress is also a challenging way of dressing up at the fancy dress party. Get a thick sized bra and panty with some stretchy fabric, braids, fringes, hot glue gun and a pair of flip flops.
You need to prepare well in advance for a fancy dress party. Once you have finished searching up your wardrobe and find nothing, you can search on the internet for the craziest ideas on fancy dress costumes.
You do not have to spend a lot on buying a new costume; instead you can create your own dress with tit bits at home. Be as weird and wild you can at a fancy dress. The point is to turn everybody's attention on you in the most versatile manner.
For any help on fancy dress, check out the info available online, these will help you learn to find the fancy dress costume an instant go!
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Michael_Antony
Friday 5 February 2010
Cartoon Character Fancy Dress Ideas
If you are planning a fancy dress party soon then you are probably looking for ideas on who to be. This includes a range of cartoon characters and having a fancy dress party based on cartoon characters is bound to get everyone laughing and smiling and having a great time. There are plenty of different characters that you can choose from so finding the right one should not be a problem.
Sonic the Hedgehog
The star of the popular game and cartoon, Sonic, can be purchased online. Some costumes have people asking who you are but there will be no doubt about this one as everyone will know who you are with the unmistakeable costume of sonic the hedgehog. The top, trousers, boots and gloves all come part of the deal so there will be no need to worry about accessories for the outfit like you do with other costumes. Sonic was played and watched by many young people and now you can dress up like him too.
The Simpsons
This show spans many generations and is probably one of the very few (if not the only) cartoon that people over the age of 12 actually watch. The characters are extremely famous and make a great fancy dress outfit for everyone. Homer and Bart are the favourites but costumes for Mr. Burns and Krusty the Clown are also available if you want to be alternative. The Simpsons has long been a favourite of many people and you can now play a part by going as one of the eccentric characters.
SpongeBob SquarePants
A popular choice amongst the younger generation as the cartoon has been watched by millions. Again this is another very distinctive costume that everyone will know regardless of whether they have watched the programme or not. The costume comes with all the necessary accessories so no other parts and items should be required.
These are just a few ideas that you could come as if you are going to be attending a fancy dress outfit soon. It is a good idea to leave plenty of time for delivery just in case there are any strikes or other external problems you have no control of. See who the other people are going as and try and coordinate so the party pictures look amazing. Enjoy the fancy dress party and enjoy being a cartoon character for the evening.
Find the best deals on cartoon fancy dress costumes and more online. With plenty of men's and women's fancy dress available you will find to suit you.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Phillip_Adams-Wright
Sonic the Hedgehog
The star of the popular game and cartoon, Sonic, can be purchased online. Some costumes have people asking who you are but there will be no doubt about this one as everyone will know who you are with the unmistakeable costume of sonic the hedgehog. The top, trousers, boots and gloves all come part of the deal so there will be no need to worry about accessories for the outfit like you do with other costumes. Sonic was played and watched by many young people and now you can dress up like him too.
The Simpsons
This show spans many generations and is probably one of the very few (if not the only) cartoon that people over the age of 12 actually watch. The characters are extremely famous and make a great fancy dress outfit for everyone. Homer and Bart are the favourites but costumes for Mr. Burns and Krusty the Clown are also available if you want to be alternative. The Simpsons has long been a favourite of many people and you can now play a part by going as one of the eccentric characters.
SpongeBob SquarePants
A popular choice amongst the younger generation as the cartoon has been watched by millions. Again this is another very distinctive costume that everyone will know regardless of whether they have watched the programme or not. The costume comes with all the necessary accessories so no other parts and items should be required.
These are just a few ideas that you could come as if you are going to be attending a fancy dress outfit soon. It is a good idea to leave plenty of time for delivery just in case there are any strikes or other external problems you have no control of. See who the other people are going as and try and coordinate so the party pictures look amazing. Enjoy the fancy dress party and enjoy being a cartoon character for the evening.
Find the best deals on cartoon fancy dress costumes and more online. With plenty of men's and women's fancy dress available you will find to suit you.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Phillip_Adams-Wright
Wednesday 3 February 2010
American Themed Fancy Dress Party - The Food and Games
An American themed fancy dress party gave our hostess a superb range of dishes to choose from. She chose a classic American thanksgiving dinner. The food was delicious. It was served buffet style and included turkey, redcurrant jelly and an assortment of veggies. Dessert was pecan pie served with a spoil-for-choice assortment of home-made ice creams. I don't know whether these were traditional USA fare, but they were gorgeous.
Food menu:
Oven roasted and honey glazed Turkey basted in its own juices
Stuffing made with home made-breadcrumbs to a traditional recipe
Fat, juicy butter glazed carrots garnished with parsley
Butternut squash, roasted and garnished with herbs
Creamy Garlic mash
Buttered Corn on the cob
Redcurrant jelly
Pecan pie
Home made ice-cream - lemon sorbet, mango and ginger, rum and raisin, five berries and chocolate fudge.
Cheese platter
We finished off the meal with plenty of American coffee and tea.
Games:
Quizzes on America's famous people and landmarks included the San-Francisco Bridge, Lincoln memorial and Will Smith! We split into two teams to play charades based on American Oscar winning films. We covered everything from 'A street car named Desire' to 'Slum dog millionaire' so this gave every age-group a chance to guess the answer. This was a great way to lead into dinner - the team who finished first was first in line for the food!! There's nothing like a room full of hungry people to get the teamwork buzzing. Of course I have to say that I was on the winning team!!
To round off the evening we had a competition for the best fancy dress outfit and the most original fancy dress outfit. The best outfit award went to a rather young George Washington! and the most original fancy dress outfit went to a Grand Heritage Mississippi Gambler
Family parties are slowly creeping back in fashion and I'm not surprised. Family and friends enjoyed themselves immensely. Fancy dress, and games, good food and drink are winning combination's. We all had fun and can't wait for next year's do!
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Food menu:
Oven roasted and honey glazed Turkey basted in its own juices
Stuffing made with home made-breadcrumbs to a traditional recipe
Fat, juicy butter glazed carrots garnished with parsley
Butternut squash, roasted and garnished with herbs
Creamy Garlic mash
Buttered Corn on the cob
Redcurrant jelly
Pecan pie
Home made ice-cream - lemon sorbet, mango and ginger, rum and raisin, five berries and chocolate fudge.
Cheese platter
We finished off the meal with plenty of American coffee and tea.
Games:
Quizzes on America's famous people and landmarks included the San-Francisco Bridge, Lincoln memorial and Will Smith! We split into two teams to play charades based on American Oscar winning films. We covered everything from 'A street car named Desire' to 'Slum dog millionaire' so this gave every age-group a chance to guess the answer. This was a great way to lead into dinner - the team who finished first was first in line for the food!! There's nothing like a room full of hungry people to get the teamwork buzzing. Of course I have to say that I was on the winning team!!
To round off the evening we had a competition for the best fancy dress outfit and the most original fancy dress outfit. The best outfit award went to a rather young George Washington! and the most original fancy dress outfit went to a Grand Heritage Mississippi Gambler
Family parties are slowly creeping back in fashion and I'm not surprised. Family and friends enjoyed themselves immensely. Fancy dress, and games, good food and drink are winning combination's. We all had fun and can't wait for next year's do!
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Monday 1 February 2010
Fancy Dress Ideas - Top Five Tips
Are you planning a fancy dress party or have you been invited to a party and you need a costume? Finding a costume doesn't have to cost the earth or be a chore, it can be easy and affordable if you know how to go about it, so we've got a few tips to share with you.
1. Think of a Theme - a favourite film, fairy tale, period in history or something you like.
2. Make it Comfortable - think of the season, weather, party venue, activities.
3. Make it Affordable - make your own, charity shops, second hand, budget costumes.
4. Make it fun - choose something you like, brainstorm with friends, wear matching costumes.
5. Accessorise - accessories can make a costume easy to create or really make a costume outstanding.
Tip 1: Firstly you have to think of some fancy dress ideas so you need to start by deciding on a theme. If this has been decided for you by the host you then need to narrow that theme down into individual costume ideas. But let's say you need to think of a theme, firstly think about what you like, do you have a favourite film, TV series, cartoon, toy, storybook, fairytale, superhero, real life hero, period on history or country? These are all great places to start and once you think of something you like you can take a character from that genre and breakdown what elements you need to re-create that character with a costume.
Tip 2: It's a really good idea to think about how comfortable you're going to feel dressed up in a fancy dress costume, for example if it's summertime and the weather is hot you don't want to wear a furry bear costume or a mask that will make you sweat. Equally as important, if it's wintertime and you want to wear a skimpy costume think about how warm the venue will be, as you don't want to ruin your outfit with goose bumps. Think about how you are going to travel to the party on your costume, will you feel exposed on public transport or is your journey very long? Then think about whether you'll be eating or drinking and how easy will it be to do this in your costume. If you have mask on will you have to take it off to have a drink? And lastly think about what kind of party it's going to be, will you be dancing? If so you need to wear something with enough movement to be able to strut your stuff comfortably on the dance floor.
Tip 3: Seeing as a fancy dress costume is unlikely to be worn more than once you really don't want to spend lots of money on it so think about how to make it affordable. You can search around online and find some fantastic looking budget costumes if you want to buy a complete costume ready-made. Alternatively you could choose a theme that you can create a costume for using your own clothes with a few chosen accessories. Often if you look through your old clothes that you never got round to throwing out you'll find something that with a little alteration could become the perfect costume. Another great way to create a cheap costume is to scour the charity shops or even look for second hand clothes or used fancy dress costumes on line, such as on eBay.
Tip 4: Make it fun choosing and creating your costume by involving friends, come up with some ideas together and then make your costumes together, even swapping or borrowing clothes. You can even wear matching costumes if you're going with a group of friends or coordinate your costume with your partner. Don't let it be a chore when you have been invited to a fancy dress party and you need to think of an idea. If the theme is based on a film or TV series get the DVD and make an evening out of watching it while getting loads of ideas. Keep it fun by allocating a certain amount of time to getting your costume together and don't worry too much about what other people are going to wear. There's always a chance you'll be the same character as someone else or wearing the same costume but that's part of the fun!
Tip 5: Accessorise, Accessorise! Accessories are the key to fabulous costumes. They are a great way to keep the cost of an outfit down by adding them to a costume created from your own wardrobe or from charity shops, as they will add a very definite character reference. Accessories are also perfect for any bought costume, of any budget large or small, as they will make you feel in character. Accessories make costumes fun and they don't cost very much at all. Accessories can include anything as small as a pair or earrings or some false teeth up to a hat, a wig, a handbag, a gun, a sword, a pair of wings, in fact virtually anything. Accessories really are key to fancy dress ideas. So if you keep these top five tips in mind when thinking of fancy dress ideas you'll come up with some in no time, end up with a fantastic costume and have fun in the mean time putting it together.
If you'd like some more of our fancy dress ideas visit our website fancydresscostume.eu - you'll find ideas for all sorts of themes, from pirates to fairies, films stars to superheroes and lots more in between.
1. Think of a Theme - a favourite film, fairy tale, period in history or something you like.
2. Make it Comfortable - think of the season, weather, party venue, activities.
3. Make it Affordable - make your own, charity shops, second hand, budget costumes.
4. Make it fun - choose something you like, brainstorm with friends, wear matching costumes.
5. Accessorise - accessories can make a costume easy to create or really make a costume outstanding.
Tip 1: Firstly you have to think of some fancy dress ideas so you need to start by deciding on a theme. If this has been decided for you by the host you then need to narrow that theme down into individual costume ideas. But let's say you need to think of a theme, firstly think about what you like, do you have a favourite film, TV series, cartoon, toy, storybook, fairytale, superhero, real life hero, period on history or country? These are all great places to start and once you think of something you like you can take a character from that genre and breakdown what elements you need to re-create that character with a costume.
Tip 2: It's a really good idea to think about how comfortable you're going to feel dressed up in a fancy dress costume, for example if it's summertime and the weather is hot you don't want to wear a furry bear costume or a mask that will make you sweat. Equally as important, if it's wintertime and you want to wear a skimpy costume think about how warm the venue will be, as you don't want to ruin your outfit with goose bumps. Think about how you are going to travel to the party on your costume, will you feel exposed on public transport or is your journey very long? Then think about whether you'll be eating or drinking and how easy will it be to do this in your costume. If you have mask on will you have to take it off to have a drink? And lastly think about what kind of party it's going to be, will you be dancing? If so you need to wear something with enough movement to be able to strut your stuff comfortably on the dance floor.
Tip 3: Seeing as a fancy dress costume is unlikely to be worn more than once you really don't want to spend lots of money on it so think about how to make it affordable. You can search around online and find some fantastic looking budget costumes if you want to buy a complete costume ready-made. Alternatively you could choose a theme that you can create a costume for using your own clothes with a few chosen accessories. Often if you look through your old clothes that you never got round to throwing out you'll find something that with a little alteration could become the perfect costume. Another great way to create a cheap costume is to scour the charity shops or even look for second hand clothes or used fancy dress costumes on line, such as on eBay.
Tip 4: Make it fun choosing and creating your costume by involving friends, come up with some ideas together and then make your costumes together, even swapping or borrowing clothes. You can even wear matching costumes if you're going with a group of friends or coordinate your costume with your partner. Don't let it be a chore when you have been invited to a fancy dress party and you need to think of an idea. If the theme is based on a film or TV series get the DVD and make an evening out of watching it while getting loads of ideas. Keep it fun by allocating a certain amount of time to getting your costume together and don't worry too much about what other people are going to wear. There's always a chance you'll be the same character as someone else or wearing the same costume but that's part of the fun!
Tip 5: Accessorise, Accessorise! Accessories are the key to fabulous costumes. They are a great way to keep the cost of an outfit down by adding them to a costume created from your own wardrobe or from charity shops, as they will add a very definite character reference. Accessories are also perfect for any bought costume, of any budget large or small, as they will make you feel in character. Accessories make costumes fun and they don't cost very much at all. Accessories can include anything as small as a pair or earrings or some false teeth up to a hat, a wig, a handbag, a gun, a sword, a pair of wings, in fact virtually anything. Accessories really are key to fancy dress ideas. So if you keep these top five tips in mind when thinking of fancy dress ideas you'll come up with some in no time, end up with a fantastic costume and have fun in the mean time putting it together.
If you'd like some more of our fancy dress ideas visit our website fancydresscostume.eu - you'll find ideas for all sorts of themes, from pirates to fairies, films stars to superheroes and lots more in between.
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