Halloween Costumes

You can easily capture the exotic and beautiful look of a gypsy lady with a homemade costume. Check your own closet and any fabric stash you have for some elements of the costume. Then go...

Gypsies are people whose ancestors originated from northern India. Through the centuries, gypsies spread across Europe and into North America. The word "gypsy" often gives us the image of a...

Whether it's Halloween, a fancy dress party or just for fun, applying face makeup to make a person resemble a cat is a classic but creative look. With so many variations and custom looks out...

Don't get discouraged if you can't find the right color wig at your local department store or costume shop. For the most part, Halloween wigs are made of synthetic fibers and cannot be dyed with a...

No dark elf costume is complete without full dark elf makeup. Fairly easy to complete, the dark elf persona is fun for Halloween, theatrical performances, costume parties and elven-related events....

Boo is one of the most popular characters from Disney/Pixar's Monsters, Inc. movie. Because of this, many children may want to dress up as Boo for Halloween or another costumed event or party. ...

The recent popularity of Ninjas makes them perfect subjects for costumes. Part of their appeal is their agility, and part of that is having the perfect equipment. The Ninja's tabi shoes are light...

There are many occasions in life that may call for a kilt costume: Halloween, reenactments, cultural fairs and events, plus many more. Buying a kilt can be expensive. Plus, if you buy your kilt,...

Pebbles is one of the most beloved Flintstones characters. Because of this, many people like to dress up as Pebbles for Halloween or other costume events. Although Pebbles costumes can be found...

Don't show up to this year's Halloween party dressed in the same old costume. Really scare your friends and family by showing up with a skeletal face. With this ghoulish make up you are...

A paper witch hat can complete a Halloween costume, but you don't have to go to the store to buy one. Make your own and you can decorate it any way that you want to. This craft can also be great...

Whether it is for a school play or a Halloween costume party, an apple costume can be hard to come by in stores and buying one online can be expensive. Making your own apple costume is less...

Thing 1 and Thing 2 are characters from the Dr. Seuss book, "The Cat in the Hat." These two characters are unleashed by The Cat in the Hat to help clean up the mess the cat made in the house of...

In this article, learn how to make a simple Wolverine costume with minimal purchases and possibly using items you already own.

Making a costume for your horse is a great way to have fun with your equine companion and show off your creativity. Whether your goal is to enter a costume class at your local horse show or just...

A frugal fun way to make a cute Halloween or Winter festival Penguin Costume.

Whether for Halloween, a part in a school play or dressing up just for fun, horse costumes are a favorite among kids. Although you can purchase ready-made horse costumes in a variety of styles,...

Most saloon girls were refugees from farms or mills, lured by handbills advertising high wages, easy work and fine clothing, according to legendsofamerica.com. If you're making a saloon-girl...

Arabian costumes are an American creation dating back to the Orientalism Movement (the study of Near and Far Eastern societies and cultures by Westerners-1870 to 1930, according to Word IQ.com)....

This was an easy Halloween costume I made several years ago.

Build your very own ice queen costume this Halloween. Here's how!

There are many options for a child's Halloween costume, but many of the costumes people purchase not only cost a lot, but it seems like many other children wear the same costume. One great option...

Halloween costumes come in a variety of shapes and forms. Some are store bought while others are created through materials already around the house. Here is an idea for an old man costume, with...

This is a cool costume i did in 2006. It won me $250 in a halloween contest!

The following are steps on how to make a prop whip for Halloween, costume parties etc etc.

Dressing up like a cheerleader is certain to get you a lot of attention at a costume or Halloween party. Buying a costume from the store is not necessary and sometimes expensive. You can put...

Before you create your Halloween costume masterpiece, you must first decide which route you would like to take. Consider if you would prefer a scary costume, a gruesome costume, a funny costume,...

Creating a costume is a fun activity that can help get you into the spirit of Halloween. While a complex costume is fun and exciting to wear, it may be difficult to create on your own. Many types...

Whether you know how to sew or not, browsing pattern books is a great way to get inspired when it comes to making a costume. You'll see that many homemade costumes are built with the same basic...

Makeup for a sexy witch mainly enhances natural features by applying a smokey eye, sultry lipstick and a small mole on the face. Create the look of a sexy witch with a demonstration by a certified...

To look like a vampire, apply white makeup to pale the skin and use eyeliner to create wrinkles in the face. Add a widow's peak to complete a vampire look with a demonstration by a certified stage...

Makeup can be used to look like a pirate by using brown and grey makeup to create stubble, red and brown makeup to darken the skin, and eyeliner to help the eyes stand out. Create the look of a...

Traditional witch makeup begins with a green foundation before adding red lips and dark eyes. Apply makeup to look like a scary witch with a demonstration by a certified stage makeup artist in...

Clown makeup can be applied to the face in a variety of ways, whether the desired look is a sad clown, a happy clown or a scary clown. Outline basic shapes on the face before filling them in using...

Applying clown makeup for Halloween involves first outlining the various shapes that make up the patterns and then filling in each shape with the appropriate colors. Use white, red and black face...

The trick to applying zombie makeup is to use purple, green, yellow and brown makeup in splotches to look like bruises and decaying skin. Create a believable zombie face with a demonstration by a...

Classic grim reaper makeup creates the illusion of a skull by applying black to the hollows of the face and eye sockets and adding white to the cheekbones, forehead and chin. Apply grim reaper...

Cleopatra Halloween makeup can be applied using regular cosmetics, such as eyeliner, brow pencils, lipstick and mascara. Create a classic Cleopatra look with a demonstration by a certified stage...

Red devil makeup begins with a solid red foundation before black is added to the eyes and hollows of the cheeks. Apply makeup to look like a devil with a demonstration by a certified stage makeup...

Trick or treating with young children can be fun but also expensive. Here's some tips on enjoying the outing without busting you're bank account.

First think of your theme, what I chose was a gypsy, but it looks pirate-like. Try lots of differnt stuff, it's really comfy, and looks like you spent a hundred bucks, when you only spent a few...

Dressing up for Halloween is an age-old tradition. Children enjoy traditional costumes such as ghouls, devils, ghosts, trolls, witches and the classic skeleton. Pulling off the perfect skeleton...

The big day is over, you walked in the parade, went to the party, or trick-or-treated to your heart's content. Unless you are the kind of person that wears the same costume every year, you might...

Halloween costumes can be expensive, and an unusual one can be hard to find. It is not uncommon to see six Dorothy costumes and 10 versions of Batman a at a Halloween party. Coming up with an...

If you want to make yourself look like a monster for Halloween or for any special occasion you can do so with a few items you may already have or can get at any store that sells cosmetics. Make...

The short and less-creative answer to dressing up like a mermaid is simply to buy a ready-made costume, sold at almost any Halloween or costume shop. However, shopping for a costume limits you...

Condiments inspire cheap, convenient costumes for two. Make a splash dressed as ketchup and mustard bottles. Twins, siblings, friends or couples can prowl the town on Halloween night in matching,...

Whether you are dressing up as a weightier superhero for Halloween or you need a costume for a theater production, fashioning yourself a realistic-looking fat suit is a fairly straightforward task...

We all feel the stress of the current economy and many of us feel we can not enjoy Halloween without spending money. This is simply not true. I have put together some instructions to make cheap...

Many of us having had issues trying to find a flattering costume for Halloween. It cane takes months trying to find something you want to be and then even longer to find something that fits right....