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Understated, But Still Sexy Costumes for the Recently Divorced

January 22nd, 2010

If you are newly single or Single-Again, take advantage of the fun (and mystery) at a costume party to explore and flaunt the new you.

The first thing to remember is not to go overboard.  Dressing in a barely-there costume will certainly attract attention, but shows little thought to going beyond that.  You are in control of your life and that needs to show.  Don’t be a push over.  And don’t advertise all of your inventory.

That being said, you are sexy!  And wouldn’t you like someone to notice that?

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Heat Things up with the Right Sexy Costume

January 19th, 2010

There was a time when costumes were something for kids, and only for Halloween, but now adults wear them as well, and often times they want to dress in something sexy and alluring.

For women, almost any subject can lend itself to a sexy costume. They can get a fire fighter, a police officer, even Little Red Riding Hood or Goldilocks. Of course, some costumes naturally lend themselves to the sexy genre: a vampire, a nurse, a schoolgirl uniform, a serving wench, French maid, Playboy Bunny and countless others. The keys to this are often quite simple: tight clothes, short skirts or pants, plunging necklines and showing lots of skin.
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Costume Countdown Day 23: Tweaking Cinderella

October 23rd, 2009

Any costume can be tweaked, fine-tuned, or played with to create a look that is uniquely YOU.Cinderella Costume In fact, in my admittedly expert opinion, not only can every costume be tweaked, every costume should be tweaked. What would be the point of just pulling a costume out of its bag, slapping in on and heading out to a Halloween party? If you do that, you run a huge risk of running into the other “Cinderellas” out there who did the same thing.

Now, if this were the King’s Ball you were attending, hoping to find your very own Prince Charming, you wouldn’t dare risk being just one of many Cinderellas, all dressed the same. You’d find a way to make your look a bit different, to make yourself stand out from the crowd.

Whitney has done just that with our Sexy Cinderella Costume. The costume actually has a lace up crop top and a skirt, with the designers intending Cinderella to have the belly exposed.

Whitney said no thanks to that and added a snug white tank. When I saw her, I actually thought the costume was supposed to be that way – it looked so good. This tweaking takes a bit of the sexiness off the costume and sends it just a bit more over to the playful side.

Whitney also toned down the sexified look by going with knee socks and tennies instead of the fishnet stockings and clear high heels worn by the model. The final Cinderella tweakage was with the hair. Whitney put on a long, blond wig, and did some pulling it up back, tucking, and pinning to get this look.

Pretty stinken’ cute look she’s got going there. Very fun, very playful, very distinctive. Now that you’ve seen what a little tweaking can do for Cinderella, it’s time for you to get out there and tweak your own costume and make it uniquely YOU!

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Costume Countdown: We Know Where the Wild Things Are

October 20th, 2009
Here's how the suit fit a 6' tall guy weighing about 190.

Here's the suit on a 6' guy weighing about 190.

A great book has become a great movie! Have you seen Where the Wild Things Are yet? Well, even if you haven’t YET, you have probably read the book. the hero, Max, has the greatest wolf suit ever – perfect for mischief making around the house, hanging out in his room, or  . . . . venturing off to the land of the Wild Things and becoming their King.

Same suit on a 5'9" guy weighing about 150.

Same suit on a 5'9" guy weighing about 150.

Now you can “let the wild rumpus begin” too in your very own Max Wolf Suit. We have acquired the help of two wonderful workers-with-fabric and they have created two fabulous types of  Max Suits for us. You won’t find these anywhere else. They are made for Scavenge only.
With hood pulled back.
With hood pulled back.
Cute tail, huh?

Let me tell you, they are pretty wonderful too. One is in the style of the one Max wears in the movie and really is perfect for everything from lounging or romping around your house to going to a great Halloween Party.

Where the Wild Things Are Sexy Max Suit

And the other is made with a bit more flattering fit and look. It’s not meant to match the one in the movie, but to play with the idea a bit. It’s for the girls who like the idea, but want to sexify it a bit.

Which one is right for you??

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Costume Countdown Day 16: Superheroes Rule!

October 16th, 2009

I have a soft spot in my heart for superheroes.  I fell hard for them as a kid, and, well since I’ve never really grown up, I still think they totally rule!! There was just no way we were going to do this costume countdown without a superhero costume appearing.

Robin Costume

This Sexy Robin Costume is one of my very favorites!! I’ve seen women try this one on in the store and thought it looked great. My friend, Katie, posted some pictures of her in a different Robin costume at party and she looked awesome. I just had to try this Sexy Robin costume on for myself.

I’m wearing size XS here and it fits me perfectly. It’s snug and cozy but not tight. This is really important since the dress doesn’t have a zipper or buttons. You just pull it on. It’s form-fitting and super comfy. Just don’t try squeezing into a size too small. If it doesn’t glide over your hips (or shoulders, depending how you put it on), then stop right there and move up a size.

This costume made me want to strike a classic superhero pose - looking confidently into the future.

This costume made me want to strike a classic superhero pose - looking confidently into the future.

I love the way the cape is small and attaches with a Velcro strap. I love the sleevelets, the way they add such a cool feel to the costume. The mask is fabric not plastic with a band that attaches behind your head with Velcro. And while it’s one of the best masks I’ve put on, it’s still a mask.

Superhero Costume

I don’t know how those other superheroes fight crime with their peripheral vision obscured in masks. I would opt for using some black face paint and creating my own mask that doesn’t mess with my vision.  I got this idea from Katie. She looks pretty great, doesn’t she? Even Batgirl is doing it too. All you superheroes out there can take this tip as a freebie from me. May it help you in your mission to save the world! It’s easier to defeat those bad guys when you can see them. Who knew!?

Robin Costume

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Costume Countdown Day 13: Scavenge Sheriff

October 13th, 2009

Let me introduce you to our own personal law enforcement officer over here at Scavenge.Sheriff Costume Whitney, a face you are sure to see if you visit our store in Santa Barbara, is always eager to dress up in costume. Today she’s the Sheriff of Scavenge, keeping the peace, enforcing the law, and handing out tickets to  any who dare to ignore the rules.

Sheriff Whitney gave the costume a more playful look, adding a belt, Converse tennis, and black socks. You could add some fishnet stockings and black boots with this costume to sexify the sheriff look. Whatever direction you go, this costume gives you a cute, comfortable, flattering base to build from or use as is.

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Costume Countdown Day 12: The Bees Have It

October 12th, 2009

queen-bumble-bee costumeThere are a few things I can count on every Halloween. First, most people will wait until the last week to do their shopping. Some of these folks will act somewhat amazed that we can actually run out of stuff. Others seem purely astounded at the crowds and the lines. Second, we will get some drunk shoppers in the store who will make life a bit difficult. (I don’t get why shnockered people have the urge to costume shop.) One more thing that is always to be expected at Halloween, the bee costumes will be a big hit.

I can see why. Every one of our bee costumes (and we have quite a few styles to choose from) is really cute.  The bright yellow and black stripes are so cheerful and fun. They all have wings that are small, bouncy, and won’t get you stuck in a doorway. They are really well-made and work with different heights and builds. I’ve even worn one and I can attest they are really comfortable and easy to move in.

One thing I have yet to see, but think would be a fun idea, would be to have a bunch of girls all get the same bee outfit. Then they could be a swarm of bees when they all hit the same party together.

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Costume Countdown Day 5: Sailor Girl

October 5th, 2009

Some costumes require a lot of “stuff.” You know what I mean. You either have a wear a lot of pieces or carry accessories to really get the look just right. While those are fun, sometimes you just want that comfortable, super simple costume that you look really great in, can mingle, dance, hop a fence, run from the cops . .  . or whatever in, right?

Sailor-Girl Costume

This could be just that sort of costume. If you are going to a party that’s going to be crowded and warm, this one will have you cool looking and cool feeling while others are sweating up a storm. Since it’s basically just a pair of stretchy shorts, a bikini top, and a hat you can just imagine how totally comfortable you are going to be. And comfortable equals better dancing, more mobility and a generally happy disposition. Though it’s simple, it says sailor all the way.

Sailor-Girl Salute

So when it comes time for some shore-leave this October, this is the uniform you want to hit the party in . . . unless, of course, you dock in some fricken cold place on the east coast.

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Impersonating a Police Officer vs Dressing up as a Police Officer

September 21st, 2009

The Scene: The roadways of Salem, Oregon. A “real” police officer pulls over a motorist for “operating and unsafe vehicle.” A cracked windshield – no big deal. What’s the worst that’s going to happen? The driver will get a fix-it ticket.

Police Officer

The driver then tells the officer that he’s just been hired on by the police department and will be heading off to the police academy soon. He uses this to try and convince the officer to let him off with a warning. No deal. The driver, one David Hickman, gets the ticket anyway.

The police officer checks up on Hickman’s story later on and discovers that it was all a big lie. Hickman wasn’t anywhere near being a police officer. Not hired, not scheduled for the police academy – nothing.  Hickman gets arrested for Criminal Impersonation of a Police Officer and is taken off to jail.

Want to play police officer? Fine and dandy. Just do it in the right places, at the right times, in the right way.

Wrong Place, Time and Way: On the roadside with a real cop staring you in the face, giving you a ticket. Other bad times to play policeman would be in court, while visiting someone in jail, surprising a local drughouse, or during a riot.

Right Place, Time, and Way: At your next Halloween or theme party, among other carefree celebrants, and in costume. If you want to do the cop thing, do it with more than just words. Dress it up! You can choose from  realistic cop, sexy cop, retro cop, or even specialized like a CSI agent.

Hope you are reading this, David Hickman. Sounds like you’ve got a bit left to learn. Or maybe you’d just rather get used to this costume instead . . .

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5 More Great Events for Halloweeners

September 18th, 2009

And now for the exciting part two of Great Events for Halloweeners. At our last installment, you heard about some large and crazy events in the Big Apple, Atlanta, California, Massachusetts , and at a zoo in Kentucky. Here are five more crazy and funtastic  Halloweener events around the country.

6. Fetish and Fantasy Halloween Ball in Las Vegas.  This huge Halloween night event is definitely not for the kiddies. It’s an adults only costume party that has been called one of the top 10 events in the world and one of the 5 events to attend before you die. If you are getting into Vegas early check out the Monster Mayhem and Boca Park Funtime Frightfest that starts on October 9th. Make sure you come in a great costume, because you are the entertainment.

 

 

 

7. Emma Crawford Festival.  For something totally different, head to Coffin RaceManitou Springs, Colorado on October 24th. This annual event commemorates the untimely death of good old Emma, who supposedly haunts the town. There’s even a completely bizarre coffin race where racers push their coffin with “Emma” inside up main street.

8. Sleepy Hollow Legend Weekends.  The Hudson Valley celebrates being the home of the Headless Horseman for two weekends in October. There are a plenty of daytime, nighttime, creepy, scary, and just fun events for the whole family.

 

9. Markoffs Haunted Forest.  Take on the haunted forest trails in Darnestown, just outside of Washington DC, this October and see if you scare easily. These professional scarers have been freaking people out every Halloween for 17 years and they think they’ll have you jumping in fright too as you take a nighttime stroll through their haunted forest with everything gruesome, unexpected and haunting waiting for you.

10. Dia de los Muertos. Day of the Dead is a big event in many Latino communities, so you can find celebrations in many places throughout the US. Some are held on before Halloween, some the day after (All Saints Day), and some on November 2 (All Souls Day). San Francisco  and Los Angeles  have annual events. Or head to Mexico (I’d recommend going to Oaxaca )where Dia de los Muertos is actually a public holiday. This event is not just another name for Halloween. It’s all about commemorating and honoring the dead . . . but costumes, food, and celebrations are a big part.

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