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LOST Finale Sparks Costume Ideas

May 24th, 2010

Dr. Jack, anyone?

ABC’s smash hit LOST, which many believe redefined what television can be, might be over, but that doesn’t mean you can’t keep the show’s spirit alive.  Here are a few of our favorite LOST costume ideas.  Share your picks in the comments section.

Hurley. Everyone’s favorite rotund lottery-winner managed to maintain his weight by eating a diet of tree fruit and Dharma Initiative leftovers.  Let your straggly curls loose, grab a sweat soaked t-shirt and don’t shave for six days and you too can be the unluckiest/luckiest man alive.

Sawyer. Good luck, egomaniac.  Unless you were blessed with the body of Adonis and a perfect chiseled place, move on.  Most of us have a better change to dress like… » Read more: LOST Finale Sparks Costume Ideas

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Seventies Halloween Party: Easy Costume Ideas

March 18th, 2010
1970s Party Costume

1970s Party Costume

Defined by the Cold war, feminism and lava lamps, the 1970s always make for a great party theme.  But with so many choices, how to dress for a 70s party can be a tough challenge.  Since every generation can easily identify many of the characters from the era, suiting up in a 70s costume is guaranteed to bring a smile to the faces of other partygoers.

TELEVISION

The Love Boat. Guys can hit the sea as Captain Merrill Stubing by wearing a white jacket with shoulder pads and a captain’s hat.  Ladies can dust off that blue blazer and play the role of Julie McCoy, cruise director.  Kick it up a notch by recording the show’s infectious theme song on your MP3 player and playing it out of your pocket.

M*A*S*H. Put on some green or khaki Army fatigues and slip a white armband up your sleeve and you’ll be dressed like America’s favorite medics.

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How NOT to Throw a Costume Party

January 14th, 2010

Although they have the potential to be the best party in town, without some forethought costume parties can turn into a bore and bomb.  Follow these tips to be sure your costume carnival will be a huge success.

Don’t wait until the last minute to send your invites.  People need time to get their creative juices flowing (and to find and book a good costume).  By all means invite the people you forgot about or just connected with the day before, but the bulk of the guests need a few weeks notice.
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