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		<title>10 Of The Best Men’s Halloween Costume Ideas</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Sep 2011 01:23:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Most costumes for men are extremely sexy and appealing, but some can just be for fun and laughs.  Don&#8217;t keep reusing the same costumes year in year out, that gets old and boring. Instead, take a look at this list of 10 men’s Halloween costume ideas and choose something you&#8217;ve never done before. The best [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Most costumes for men are extremely sexy and appealing, but some can just be for fun and laughs.  Don&#8217;t keep reusing the same costumes year in year out, that gets old and boring. Instead, take a look at this list of 10 <em>men’s Halloween costume ideas</em> and choose something you&#8217;ve never done before. The best thing about Halloween is the chance it gives us to be someone different every year.</p>
<p><strong>1) Devil:</strong> The Devil is the ultimate image of Halloween. As long as you have a pitchfork, red cape and forked tail, there are many ways for you to represent this evil character in your Halloween costume.</p>
<p><strong>2) Vampire:</strong> There are a huge number of vampire outfits available to buy. These make use of the classic cape, fangs and a telling trail of blood running down the chin.</p>
<p><strong>3) Pirate:</strong> Pirates are hugely popular at Halloween, whether you choose to go as Captain Jack Sparrow, Davy Jones, or a more traditional pirate with a peg leg.</p>
<p><strong>4) Superheroes:</strong> There are a huge number of superhero outfits for you to choose from if you&#8217;re a man. A few suggestions include Superman, Iron Man, Spiderman, Batman, the X Men and more.</p>
<p><strong>5) Skeleton:</strong> One of the most classic men’s Halloween costume ideas, the skeleton is the perfect way to represent the dead.</p>
<p><strong>6) Mummy:</strong> This is a fun costume idea for men and women, and not too hard to put together yourself if you have the patience to completely wrap yourself up in bandages.</p>
<p><strong>7) Serial Killer:</strong> There are plenty of famous serial killers to use for men’s Halloween costume ideas this year. The most popular at Halloween are usually the Scream killer, Jack the Ripper, Jason and the classic bloody surgeons and butchers!</p>
<p><strong> <img src='http://happyhalloweengifts.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_cool.gif' alt='8)' class='wp-smiley' /> Movie Characters:</strong> If you want your Halloween costume to be different to everyone else then have a think through your favorite movies. Is there a character there with some distinguishing features you could dress as this Halloween? Some popular characters of today include the Joker from Batman, Buzz Lightyear from Toy Story, Harry Potter and the Mad Hatter.</p>
<p><strong>9) Werewolf:</strong> Werewolves have taken off again thanks to movies like Twilight and shows such as True Blood. There are plenty of werewolf costumes available for you to wear, just make sure you get the perfect wolf mask to go with it.</p>
<p><strong>10) Alien:</strong> The theme of the unknown is popular every Halloween, and aliens always find their way out at this time of year. Whether you want to go as the scary Predator beasts, the Toy Story alien men, or as a classic bald-headed alien, this is a fun costume idea.</p>
<p>See, there&#8217;s a lot of great <em>men&#8217;s Halloween costume ideas</em>. You don&#8217;t have to settle for the same one each year.</p>
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		<title>Creating a Perfect Plus Size Witch Costume</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Sep 2011 01:15:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>spooky</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sometimes it&#8217;s difficult to find a nice costume. It seems that most costume makers only cater to the thin and petite. But, the witch has long been one of Halloween&#8217;s most famous characters, making the plus size witch costume an extremely popular choice for ladies at Halloween. There aren&#8217;t many rules when it comes to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sometimes it&#8217;s difficult to find a nice costume. It seems that most costume makers only cater to the thin and petite. But, the witch has long been one of Halloween&#8217;s most famous characters, making the <em>plus size witch costume</em> an extremely popular choice for ladies at Halloween. There aren&#8217;t many rules when it comes to dressing as a witch, but there are a few common ideas you&#8217;ll want to bear in mind.</p>
<p>The best thing about the plus size witch costume is that it can be as tight or as loose as you want it to be. Witch costumes usually make use of long, black gowns (and black is known to be slimming). You can taper these slightly at the waste accentuate your curves in the most flattering way.</p>
<p>The costume is then finished off with some classic witch accessories. This almost always means a tall, pointed black witches hat and a broomstick. You may also choose to wear a long black or purple wig to help get yourself into character.</p>
<p>Subtle accessories useful for plus size figures include long gothic necklaces. These help to draw the attention down the body, creating a slimming effect. Long bell sleeves also help to add to this look.</p>
<h3>Famous Witch Characters</h3>
<p>If you want some inspiration for your witch costume then here are a few famous witches you could choose to imitate this Halloween.</p>
<p><strong>1) The Wicked Witch Of The West:</strong> This famous witch has a very distinguishing characteristic, and that is her bright green skin! This makes for a fun Halloween costume no matter what size you are. The dress itself is very long and black, with a classic witches hat to top it off.</p>
<p><strong>2) The Queen (Snow White):</strong> The Queen in Snow White is the famous witch who wants nothing more than to be the fairest in all the land. Her distinguishing feature is the huge collar on her dress, along with the golden crown.</p>
<p><strong>3) The Sea Witch:</strong> Ursula is the Sea Witch from the Little Mermaid. This has to be the ultimate plus size witch costume since Ursula was a large lady to begin with. Recreate her octopus tentacles on the end of a long black dress and you&#8217;ll have something creative and eye-catching!</p>
<h3>Conclusion</h3>
<p>Creating your own <em>plus size witch costume</em> from scratch can be as simple or as complicated as you want it to be. On the other hand, you could opt to go as a famous witch such as those mentioned above. If so, check for licensed costumes available to buy ready made &#8211; these are often the most convincing.</p>
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		<title>7 Of The Best Female Halloween Costume Ideas</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Sep 2011 01:10:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>spooky</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Even though there&#8217;s a ton of great costumes out there, coming up with female Halloween costume ideas can often be overwhelming. One of the hardest decisions can be whether or not you want to go traditional, wild and off the wall or just something fun. However, if you want to do something different this year [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Even though there&#8217;s a ton of great costumes out there, coming up with <em>female Halloween costume ideas</em> can often be overwhelming. One of the hardest decisions can be whether or not you want to go traditional, wild and off the wall or just something fun. However, if you want to do something different this year then here are 7 ideas for you:</p>
<h3>1) Lady Gaga</h3>
<p>Lady Gaga has been known for wearing ridiculous outfit after ridiculous outfit, making her the perfect choice for Halloween this year! You could choose to dress as Lady Gaga in the early days, with her trademark sunglasses and leotards. Or you can choose some of her iconic recent outfits, such as the controversial meat dress, the telephone hat, or her rock chick concert outfits. The right wig will make these instantly recognizable.</p>
<h3>2) Pirate</h3>
<p>There are plenty of pirate-themed female Halloween costume ideas to choose from. On the one hand, you have the sexy pirate options, with the full, short skirts and corsets. On the other, you can dress as the slightly more conservative female pirate who wears pants and a big frilly shirt.</p>
<h3>3) Warrior Princess</h3>
<p>If you&#8217;re a strong, powerful female then this is the costume for you. This is also the perfect way to complement your partner if he&#8217;s going as a Spartan warrior. The warrior princess means wearing a leather or earth-colored cloth with a cape and gladiator style sandals.</p>
<h3>4) The Morning After</h3>
<p>This cheeky Halloween costume involves dressing as a woman who didn&#8217;t make it home last night. Her hair is a mess, hair makeup is smudged, she&#8217;s still wearing last night&#8217;s clothes, and she may even have her skirt tucked into her underwear. I wonder what she got up to the night before?</p>
<h3>5) Medieval Dress</h3>
<p>Have you always fancied being Maid Marian for the day? A medieval dress will create the perfect look. All you&#8217;ll need is a long gown, with a bodice top and puffy sleeves, not forgetting the long, flowing hair.</p>
<h3>6) Disney Princess</h3>
<p>Just because we&#8217;re all grown up doesn&#8217;t mean we have to stop dreaming of finally becoming a princess! A princess costume can be as complicated or as simple as you want it to be. If you&#8217;re a fan of the Disney movies then there are a huge number of officially licensed Disney costumes available to buy.</p>
<h3>7) Wicked Witch</h3>
<p>Last on the list is the classic witch costume. There are many ways to represent this Halloween favorite. One of the most fun is to go as the Wicked Witch of the West from the Wizard of Oz &#8211; complete with all over green skin! Or you could stick to the classic witch image with a black dress, stripy tights, a broomstick and the all-important witches hat.</p>
<p>For a lot of fun, you can even mix and match these ideas. Try a Medieval witch or a Medieval princess or perhaps even a Wicked Princess. The possibilities are endless.</p>
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		<title>Guide To Creating Your Black Swan Movie Halloween Costume</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:51:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>spooky</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When you think of the biggest movies of the past year, you can&#8217;t fail to think of the tragic and beautiful Black Swan. The story revolves around a troubled ballerina, Nina, who is convinced a rival is trying to take her place. As she practices for hours on end to portray both the light and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When you think of the biggest movies of the past year, you can&#8217;t fail to think of the tragic and beautiful Black Swan.</p>
<p>The story revolves around a troubled ballerina, Nina, who is convinced a rival is trying to take her place. As she practices for hours on end to portray both the light and dark sides of the Swan of Swan Lake, she finds her own dark side taking over.</p>
<p>The most famous outfit of this movie will undoubtedly be the Black Swan, though it could also be fun to go as the white version. An excellent costume idea for twins or even friends would be to have one of you go as each of the swan&#8217;s alter egos.</p>
<h3>The White Swan</h3>
<p>The White Swan shows Nina&#8217;s good side. This outfit mainly consists of a white tutu with the distinctive white feathers attached at the bust. To finish off, attach some white feathers as a headpiece, and keep makeup to a minimum with this costume. Use a white foundation or body paint on the face and upper body to recreate Nina&#8217;s pale White Swan look.</p>
<h3>The Black Swan</h3>
<p>To create the spectacular Black Swan costume you&#8217;ll want to get your hands on a black leotard and ballet skirt. To complete the look you&#8217;ll need an intricate black corset, preferably with feathers attached to recreate the ultimate Black Swan look. If you want to make things easier then you can get a ready-made version of this detailed costume sent to you from online Halloween costume stores.</p>
<p>To accessorize the costume you&#8217;ll want some flat black ballet shoes. More important, however, is getting the makeup right. The Black Swan makeup is one thing that really made Natalie Portman&#8217;s look stand out, and it won&#8217;t necessarily be easy to put together, but it will be worth it!</p>
<p>Nina&#8217;s face is dramatically white during her Black Swan scenes, with blood red lips and the all-important feathers painted across her eyes. Get this right and everyone will know you&#8217;re creating the <span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005JZYPD4/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=mainedition-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399373&amp;creativeASIN=B005JZYPD4"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Black Swan Ballerina Costume</span></a><img style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B005JZYPD4&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399373" alt="" width="1" height="1" border="0" /></span> this Halloween!</p>
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		<title>Angry Birds Halloween Costumes: A Fun &amp; Unique Idea!</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:42:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you familiar with Angry Birds? It is the ridiculously addictive game that&#8217;s been played by thousands of smartphone and tablet computer users all over the world. The game has become so popular, in fact, that official Angry Birds Halloween costumes have now been released! Choosing the Angry Birds theme for Halloween is excellent if [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are you familiar with Angry Birds? It is the ridiculously addictive game that&#8217;s been played by thousands of smartphone and tablet computer users all over the world. The game has become so popular, in fact, that official <span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0052C9JJO/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=mainedition-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399373&amp;creativeASIN=B0052C9JJO"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Angry Birds Halloween costumes</span></a></span><img style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B0052C9JJO&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399373" alt="" width="1" height="1" border="0" /> have now been released!</p>
<p>Choosing the Angry Birds theme for Halloween is excellent if there are a few of you who want to coordinate your costumes. There are quite a few characters in this game, meaning more unique costumes to choose from. This costume is also suitable for both kids and adults, as it&#8217;s a game played by all ages.</p>
<h3>Officially Licensed Angry Birds Costumes</h3>
<p>The good news is that it&#8217;s easy to get the Angry Birds look just right if you choose to buy an officially licensed costume. Here&#8217;s the lowdown on what&#8217;s available:</p>
<p><strong>Red Bird:</strong> This is the classic character you think of when you imagine Angry Birds. The red bird of the earlier levels looks fierce! This costume is designed to stand out from your body in the round bird shape &#8211; it comes with pillow pouches so you can stuff it into shape.</p>
<p><strong>Yellow or Black Birds:</strong> Fancy going as the yellow or black bird instead? These are other big costumes that&#8217;ll create the right shape for the bird&#8217;s body, with holes for your face, arms and legs.</p>
<p><strong>King Pig:</strong> The last choice is for you to go as the green King Pig. This is the pig that the birds are angry at and want to see destroyed! This is a classic green color, featuring the pig&#8217;s snout, eyes and small golden crown.</p>
<p>Whichever character you play, remember that the birds really are angry! After all, the pigs have stolen all of their eggs. It&#8217;s time to take revenge if they want to survive! This could make for some fun interactions between the birds and the pigs on Halloween, if you can get enough of you together wearing costumes based around this theme.</p>
<h3>Can You Make Your Own Angry Birds Halloween Costumes?</h3>
<p>There&#8217;s no reason why you can&#8217;t attempt to make your own <em>Angry Birds Halloween costumes</em>, but it could be hard to get the round shape of the bird right. That said, as long as you get the distinctive facial features correct you&#8217;ll probably still look recognizable as one of these fun characters.</p>
<p>Go one step further and you could even create a large catapult to bring with you to the Halloween party. You&#8217;re not really going to be catapulting yourself towards green pigs, of course, but it&#8217;s a fun prop that makes the costume even more real.</p>
<p>And don&#8217;t forget one key fact about the angry birds &#8211; they don&#8217;t have wings!</p>
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