When Should You Order Your Halloween Costume?

So many people wait until the last minute to do everything, and buying their Halloween Costume is no exception. You can pretty much buy a costume ANYWHERE these days, but for a larger selection and better deals, a lot of people order their costumes on the internet. While there are a couple reasons to wait to order your Halloween Costume (stores and websites are still getting inventory), the reasons to buy soon are greater:

1. You can pick the cheapest method of shipping and not worry about it getting to you in time. Why pay for overnight shipping? Order ahead of time and save lots of money right there!

2. If your costume doesn't fit properly, you have time to exchange it or find another costume. If you wait until a couple days before and overnight the costume, you have no time to do anything if there is a problem.

3. You have time to accessorize. We have all learned that the image doesn't always represent what is included in the package. If you get your costume in time, you can try it on and figure out if there is anything you would like to add to make your costume the best it can be. Maybe you need to add fishnets, a petticoat, some fake blood, or something else to complete your look.

4. A lot of costumes sell out. The good ones go fast! Plus, once a costume starts selling fast, the price can sometimes go up. Supply and demand, people.

I recommend buying your Halloween Costume between the last 2 weeks of September and the first 2 weeks of October. Most of the stock is in by then...and it gives you time to fix any problems that you have.

If you do wait until the last minute, do a little research before you order. Look at the sellers website and find out where they are located and then look at a shipping transit map. If you are a day or two away, there is usually no need to have your package overnighted. You may also want to read the fine print on the website. Do they guarantee delivery before Halloween? Do they have a couple days "processing" time before your package will be shipped?

Planning ahead and ordering your Costume in time can save you money and a headache, so don't wait until the last minute!

Ways to Celebrate Elvis Week

Grab your Rock N Roll Glasses and Bedazzled Jumpsuits, 2011 Elvis Week has begun!

For those that are in Memphis for the big week, there are tons of events. From Elvis tribute artist contests to Graceland trivia, there is something for every fan. Check out this site for schedule of events. If you visit Graceland and have a smart phone, make sure you enter to win tickets to Viva ELVIS (airfare not included). To enter, you must have a QR Code Reader on your phone, find an employee with a Blue Elvis week shirt, and scan the QR code that is on the back of their badge.

If you aren't in Memphis for Elvis week and still want to celebrate:
1. Make yourself a Fried or Grilled Peanut Butter and Banana Sandwich
2. Watch Jailhouse Rock, Blue Hawaii, or another Elvis movie(s)
3. Listen to some Elvis tunes
4. Go to an amusement park and ride a roller coaster
5. Play Elvis Monopoly

What are some other ways you can celebrate Elvis Week?

Easter Costume 2011

Easter is one of the two biggest costume holidays after Halloween. (The other being Christmas). The Easter Bunny, aka Peter Cottontail, starts to make his appearance this time of year. He can be found at the mall, posing for photos with kids or he can be found at community Easter egg hunts. Whatever the event, there is an Easter Bunny Costume for every budget. You can check your area for Bunny Costumes for rent, or you can purchase one online.

The cheapest route for an Easter Bunny Costume would be to buy a Mask and wear a white sweatshirt and sweatpants. This would be a good choice if you just want to snap a few silly photos with the kids on Easter morning and don't want to put a lot of money or effort into it. Or you can get Easter Bunny Ears or a Bunny Hat.

The next step up would be an open-faced Easter Bunny Costume. This is also great for use around children that are scared by the full over-the-head masks. I am attending an Easter Bunny themed dance and this would be an excellent choice for the event.

For Easter Egg Hunts or events where children (and some adults!) will be taking photos with the Easter Bunny, you will probably want a full over-the-head Mascot Quality Costume. You can find these at all different price points. Two examples are a Plush Easter Bunny and a more deluxe Mascot.

The Easter Bunny is not the only costume used at Easter. Many churches put on a Passion Play and need various costumes for the production. Makeup is required for the crucifixion scene, and many sizes of Stage Blood and Liquid Latex are available.

A few of the costumes and makeup items needed are as follow:
Roman Soldier
Roman Armor
Jesus Costume
Jesus Wig & Beard
Stage Blood
Liquid Latex

There are many Easter traditions that have been celebrated for many generations. Some of them are serious and some of them are fun. Whatever the event, costumes help create a lasting memory.

What's Hot in Costumes for 2011

If I were asked what the top 2 Costumes will be for Halloween 2011, I would have to say Steampunk & Zombies, for sure! They made a prominent appearance at Halloween Trade Shows this year and there are many options to choose from.

Steampunk is Victorian Industrial & Science Fiction. Think monocles, gears, bell toppers, aviator goggles, etc. This growing movement brings fans together for conventions and has even made its way into crime scene show episodes. The great thing about Steampunk costumes is the accessories! You can take your own piece and mix and match and add accessories to have several different looks.

Featured above are a Steampunk Duster Coat and Steampunk Sally Costume. These are just 2 examples of the many Steampunk Costumes that will be available for purchase later in the year. There will also be many leather and gear themed chokers, bracelets, necklaces, and rings out there. With all the ways to dress up your Steampunk Costume, the possibilities are endless!

Zombies were a hit last year, and I feel will be an even bigger hit this year. With Zombies, you can pretty much create your own outfit by picking out something (that you hopefully don't want to wear anymore), shred it and add some Stage Blood and Texas Dirt and some Zombie makeup and you are good to go!

If you don't have any clothes that you can ruin to create a costume, there are plenty out there to choose from! For the men there are the Zombie Headmaster, Football Player, Clown, Pirate, and more! For the women there are the Zombie Cheerleader, Nurse, and School Girl, etc.

Another popular costume accessory for Zombie Costumes are White Contacts. You can check your local optometrist to get fitted for contacts. You are supposed to be required to have an eye exam to purchase any kind of contacts, even non-prescription.

Top 10 Valentine's Day Gift Ideas for Men

Ladies, having a hard time thinking of something to get for your man this year for Valentine's Day? Tired of giving him cologne, wallets, and watches? How about giving himself something that you know he loves...yourself! Wrapped up in a sexy costume of course!

There are so many sexy costumes out there, you are sure to find one that you both will love!  You can go with a Valentine theme, such as Sexy Cupid, or just wear something that will put you in the center of his fantasies! The possibilities are endless and will make for a Valentine's to remember!


Here are my personal top 10 favorite Valentine Costume ideas:
1. Cupid's Cutie Sexy Adult Costume
2. Candy Hearts Sexy Adult Costume
3. Cupid Cutie Sexy Adult Costume
4. Sexy Heart Costume
5. Pink Corset, Thong, and Stockings
6. White Bustier, Thong, and Stockings
7. Black Corset, Thong, and Stockings
8. Sexy Bunny Adult Costume
9. Fetching Fraulein Adult Costume
10. Feline Fatale Sexy Adult Costume