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Dress up for Christmas!

posted by caroline On December - 23 - 2009 2 COMMENTS

So if you’re feeling especially spirited over the coming festive period (and I mean Christmas to New Year) why not dress up? You could go  as a sexy Santa or elf, a wise man or a reindeer. New Year revellers could wear a kilt, or a mask, only to be taken off at the [...]

Halloween Make-up Tips

posted by caroline On October - 25 - 2009 3 COMMENTS

 
These easy tips and tricks can be made quite cheaply with things found in your own home, so don’t spend time and money on your ghoulish looks this Halloween!

Face make up This will give you an excellent base on which to paint your ghoulish looks, add green food dye for witches [...]

Happy Lolloween!

posted by caroline On October - 24 - 2009 2 COMMENTS

So it’s that time of year again and who says we can’t laugh and be scared at the same time? Check out these little guys, some cute, some sinister and all funny, enjoy!
 
Well if there’s a time of year for black cats to be seasonal, this is it!
 
  
He’s right you know………….I’m sure Rodin would [...]

Celebrate Big Brother Style This Halloween

posted by Melissa On September - 18 - 2009 1 COMMENT

Big Brother is wrapping up it’s latest series shortly but, I’ve come up with an excellent way of celebrating Halloween and remembering Big Brother past and present. Have you considered a Big Brother Halloween party? Where all the guests turn up as past and present Big Brother characters? You could even hold contests and challenges [...]

Host Your Own Halloween Charity Event

posted by Melissa On July - 14 - 2009 ADD COMMENTS

If you fancy doing something for charity this Halloween then there are many activities that you can do. The key is to host a charity event that suits you and the area where you live. One of the most important aspects of a charity event is to make it fun for everyone taking part. It [...]

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How to Have the Best Halloween Costume at the Party

posted by caroline On July - 13 - 2009 ADD COMMENTS

Stunning your friends with the best Halloween costume is a never-ending arms race. While everyone wants to  go over the top with creative ideas, most of them will probably have to rack their brains. This guide will help you figure out your killer costume plan, and even teach you some tricks on getting it all [...]

Cowboys and Indians

posted by caroline On July - 9 - 2009 ADD COMMENTS

Cowboys and Indians can be a great party theme for adults and children alike. For children’s parties, not only is Cowboys and Indians a subject which encourages lots of activity but it can also be educational in terms of incorporating a little bit of American history into the mix too.
In the middle of the [...]

Behind the Mask ….

posted by caroline On July - 9 - 2009 ADD COMMENTS

There are many masks which have been used in horror or super-hero movies which are instantly recognisable.
Masks can be a dramatic edition to any costume or can be the main focal point of the outfit itself.
Less messy and time consuming to apply than make-up (least to say skill required too), masks can  [...]

Yo-ho-ho, and a bottle of Rum!

posted by caroline On July - 8 - 2009 1 COMMENT

In films, books, cartoons and toys, pirates often have an unrefined appearance and symbolises the rogue  personality and adventurous, seafaring lifestyle. They are often shown wearing 17th or 18th century clothing, with a bandana or a feathered Tricorne.
They sometimes have an eye patch and almost always have a cutlass and a flintlock pistol, or [...]

How to Look Cool at a Halloween Party Even if You Don’t Enjoy Halloween Parties

posted by admin On July - 6 - 2009 ADD COMMENTS

Given that it’s a chance to live up role-playing and dressing up fantasies, Halloween offers an interesting glimpse at the human psyche. You can easily gauge who’s into the dressing up scene and who’s not. Those who immerse themselves in the Halloween tradition inherit all the attention and have a blast at parties all the [...]

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