Halloween

Barbie and Ken are about as famous as the first couple. The Barbie doll was a part of a lot of people's childhoods. Going as Barbie and Ken can be a fun and easily recognizable costume idea for a...

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...

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...

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

This George Washington costume is easy to make and does not require any craft materials or sewing. The cost of is relatively minimal as well. You can make a George Washington costume that adults...

This is for the guys. If you want to be a woman this year for Halloween, it is pretty easy. Just talk to your female friends and I am sure they will help you out.

My mother had to dress up for a Halloween Party. We were trying to think of a costume for her that would fit her criteria. It had to be comfortable, and she had to be able to wear her own...

Daphne Blake has been solving mysteries with Scooby and the gang since 1969. She has captured the hearts of many children and adults alike and has become a cartoon fashion icon. Show off your...

Here is an easy costume for a women that is fun and still a little sexy, but not as bad as some of the costumes you find in the store.

Captain James Cook was an accomplished British navigator who sailed extensively in the South Pacific. If you want to dress up like this famous explorer and captain, a few key clothing pieces will...

Current events influence how adults select Halloween costumes, so it's no surprise that the top 2009 Halloween costumes are dead celebrities. Michael Jackson, Farrah Fawcett, Ed McMahon and...

Chances are, if you have children, you either have or will have a request for a pirate costume at one point or another. Read on for a great how-to to create that costume!

Oh no! The witch crashed into the tree! This is an adorable project the entire neighborhood will love.

The hottest new pop artist this year was Lady Gaga. Millions of girls love her style, lyrics, and music. You too can easily capture her style this Halloween.

Want to look really scary for Halloween ?? If you do I have just the outfit for you. THE WEREWOLF. This costume should win a prize anywhere or at least scare your friends.

This werewolf costume is all you - there is no mask! Once you get all of the supplies listed and follow these simple instructions, you will be completely unrecognizable.

Young girls these days are idolizing Hanna Montana and now that Halloween is right around the corner every girl wants to be her, if just for the day. The best part you may not even have to...

Jack Sparrow is one of the most popular pirates of all time. With three "Pirates of the Caribbean" films already out there and one more in production, it's no wonder. Many places sell Jack Sparrow...

This used car salesman Halloween costume is quick, fun, and requires inexpensive supplies. It is recommended for beginners to make for Halloween costumes. You can use this Halloween costume for...

The quintessential pirate, Captain Jack Sparrow is an easy, great-looking costume that anyone can make. A quick trip to the thrift store and a department store will have you looking like a pirate...

"The Phantom of the Opera" was first published as a serialized novel in 1910 and met with little success. Since then, it has been made into several movies and a widely popular musical that has...

Johnny Depp's metamorphosis into the swashbuckling Captain Jack Sparrow in Disney's "Pirates of the Caribbean" created a new idea of how pirate costumes should look. One of the Sparrow's most...

I am obsessed with Halloween. And, in fact I plan my Halloween costumes months in advance. I usually rip my ideas straight from the headlines and I always make my costumes with my own two hands!...

So, you want to be Jack Sparrow for Halloween? Pirates are all the rage these days. It is a fairly common costume, but it would be much more creative and fun if you made it yourself, now wouldn't...

People have been dressing up as pirates for as long as anyone can remember. At any Halloween party or costumed event, you would be sure to find a pirate somewhere. More recently, though, there...

Everyone has a bit of pirate in them and what better pirate than Jack Sparrow? With this costume you can be Jack from the top of his dreadlocks down to his shiver-me-timbers!

An Egyptian princess costume may look like it is complicated to make, but it is simple. All that you need is white or gold fabric (or a white or gold dress), lots of gold jewelry, and black eye...

Bell bottoms, leisure suits and polyester--the '70s clearly had a distinctive fashion of its own. Choosing a costume that embodies the spirit of the decade requires an understanding of the bold...

Dressing up for Halloween is always a fun time of the year. Witches are one of the most popular Halloween costume, but that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t dress up like one. Witch costumes will...

Be a Halloween Drag Queen...

Eighties costumes are fun, flashy and light up a room. The eighties were a memorable decade filled with big hair, bright colors, Madonna, Michael Jackson and the joy of clashing! The eighties...

Getting Halloween costume ideas is part of the fun of preparing for Halloween. If you're feeling dry on ideas, then you've come to the right place. Try one or more of the steps below to help you...

A Leeloo costume stands out at Comic Con, Cosply and Costume events as sexy, dramatic and beautiful. The character named Leeloo is from the 1997 move the Fifth Element. This vivacious and...

Want to dress up as a doll or a cartoon character for Halloween? A yarn wig is a great accent to your costume. I made a yarn wig when I dressed up as Sally from the Nightmare Before Christmas and...

When it comes to Halloween costumes, the Joker is a popular choice. You can go for the classic Joker of Batman comic books or you can opt for the updated version that appeared in "The Dark Knight"...

Make a homemade Tarzan costume by cutting fabric, buying a wig and applying makeup with an eyeliner pencil. Spray yourself with self-tanning products to finish off a Tarzan costume with tips in...

To be Ryan and Sharpay for Halloween, find a great pink dress and a bright blond wig, coupled with a guy in a golfer's cap and a dress jacket over a t-shirt and jeans. Create costumes for High...

My article gives readers tips on how to prepare for anime costume creation. I have listed some publications, and web sites that anime fans can find useful.

Rodeo clowns are an essential part of any rodeo. Clowns, with their outrageous garb and wacky antics, help protect fallen cowboys from harm by distracting bulls and horses for long enough to get...

Whether you are dressing up for Halloween or want to entertain kids at a party, dressing as a clown is a simple and inexpensive costume. With clothing items from thrift stores and friends'...

Inu Yasha is a beloved anime and manga character. His adventures with Kagome, Shippo, Miroku, and Sango are loved by people all over the world. Whether you are looking to create a Halloween...

A wig is a great complement to any Halloween costume. Sometimes it is the costume. Choosing a great wig and making it look good are very important.

Halloween is the spookiest holiday of the year. It is also one of the most popular. As the popularity of Halloween increases, so do the prices of quality Halloween costumes. According to...

When making a Raggedy Ann costume, the element that really pulls the outfit together is that red yarn hair. Making a yarn wig is an uncomplicated project that takes less than an hour to complete....

A rag doll invented in the early 1900s, Raggedy Ann remains popular a century later. A Raggedy Ann costume can be constructed out of common clothes found in your closet or second hand stores. When...

Are you looking for a fun and creative homemade outfit for a Halloween or costume party? Why not be an Oompa Loompa from the 1971 movie "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory"? An Oompa Loompa...

If you've seen the show or the movie, chances are you've said it: "I'm so Carrie," "I'm so Charlotte," or whoever fits you best. Then why not dress the part and look like the...

Isn't that devil costume getting a little tired? Men, why not take a walk on the wild side and be a glamor girl this Halloween? Cross-dressing is a fun and transformative All Hallow's Eve...

"Star Wars" is a popular cultural phenomenon in mainstream and geek culture. Princess Leia is undoubtedly one of the most recognizable characters from the Star Wars movies, appearing in the...

A skin wig is basically a weaved wig where the hairs are pulled through a thin blend of polyurethane materials that imitates the appearance of skin. It's purpose is to give a more realistic look,...