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Emmy Dresses Are for the Animals | animal costumes

August 30th, 2010

animal costumesSometimes people look like animals.  And that really shouldn’t come as any surprise given the fact that we are, well, animals.

Watching the Emmy Awards last night I couldn’t help but think that some of the outfits worn on the red carpet and at the show would make for some good Halloween costume ideas.

January Jones aka The Peacock. As Betty Draper on Mad Men she nails the role, but every time I’ve seen her out of character in interviews, she seems very aloof – almost shy.  I assumed that she just isn’t a big fan of the spotlight. But after the peacock -looking beast of a dress she trotted around in last night, it’s fair to say she looked like a peacock – albeit a Versace peacock – full plume. » Read more: Emmy Dresses Are for the Animals | animal costumes

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5 Halloween Costume Ideas: Dress Like a Quitter

August 24th, 2010

halloween costume ideasWe all dream of the day we get to tell our boss to “take this job and shove it!”  Unfortunately, the majority of us need the money our jobs bring in to survive.  But thanks to a few real-life weirdos and fictional folks, we get to quit vicariously through them.  Here are five ways you can costume up like a quitter.

That Thing You Do: What happens when your band manager tries to get you to sing your hit song in another language?  Any musician worth his or her salt knows the answer – you quit!  Thant’s exactly what the lead singer from the movie That Thing You Do does.  Dress up like The Beatles circa 1964 and run around singing “I…I quit, I quit, I quit.”  Finger snapping is optional. » Read more: 5 Halloween Costume Ideas: Dress Like a Quitter

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Oktoberfest Costume Discounts

August 12th, 2010

For 16 days in October, Germany throws an event so big that over 6 million people attend.  I’m talking about Oktoberfest, the festival that started as a wedding and horse race and has turned into an international excuse to down beer (as if we needed another one!).

Since 1810 Bavarian culture has been celebrated over Würstl (sausages), Brezel (Pretzel) and Blaukraut (red cabbage).  And the event wouldn’t be complete without the costumes.

For anyone who hasn’t seen Chevy Chase in National Lampoon’s European Vacation (hello!?), you know the outfits I’m talking about – women in pigtails and skirts – serving stein after stein of beer.

Thanks to the Scavenge Oktoberfest Costume Clearance, you can get your very own German imports – without leaving the country. » Read more: Oktoberfest Costume Discounts

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4 Movie-Inspired Halloween Costumes

August 11th, 2010

The silver screen has inspired thousands of popular Halloween costumes.  This year, the gang at Scavenge Inc. have a bunch of costumes available for the very first time – though that doesn’t mean the movies are new.  So pop some popcorn and grab the Raisinets – let’s take a trip to the movies through the decades.

70s – Saturday Night Fever
Whoever said a movie needs a solid plot to leave its mark apparently never saw Saturday Night Fever.  John Travlota transformed into Brooklyn youth Tony Manero – and now you can too.  This costume gives you everything you need to wow the ladies and relive the disco decade.  Dance lessons not included. » Read more: 4 Movie-Inspired Halloween Costumes

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Halloween Costume Ideas – 6 Uses for Pantyhose

August 5th, 2010

Pantyhose.  I hear they are uncomfortable to wear, but what would I know, I’m a dude.  As Halloween approaches, the Scavenge crew is on the hunt for the single most useful item to have in your costume arsenal.  Today we humbly submit pantyhose, and its many seasonal uses.

Bald Cap. Since pantyhose come in a multitude of colors, match your skin tone and lose the hair!  Cut properly, this sheer material can get your hair under control – and keep you a whole lot cooler.

Bank Robber. We all know that bank robbers usually have small accounts.  Perhaps that’s why so many gun slingers choose to their dastardly deed donning pantyhose.  You’ll mask many of your features, but your profile (especially if you are a rhinoplasty candidate) will still be visible.  Perhaps these egotistical fools like identifying themselves on film? » Read more: Halloween Costume Ideas – 6 Uses for Pantyhose

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Leonardo DiCaprio Costume Ideas

August 2nd, 2010

Leonardo DiCaprio has quietly become a Grade-A mega movie star.  As his latest box office smash Inception reigns supreme at the box office for a third consecutive weekend, we’d like to submit the following Leo Halloween costume ideas for your consideration.

Titanic (Jack Dawson)
A dockside card game nets Jack Dawson a ticket on the ill-fated RMS Titanic.  Before you start screaming “iceberg, straight ahead,” suit up in a white button-down shirt, light-colored suspenders and an ill-fitting dark dinner jacket.  Since poor people are perpetually covered in soot in the movies, be sure to check your cleanliness at the door. » Read more: Leonardo DiCaprio Costume Ideas

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4 Costumes to Wear While Robbing a Bank

July 23rd, 2010

**Of course we don’t condone robbing a bank or anything else for that matter**

Just yesterday a man robbed a bank in Long Island dressed as Darth Vader. One customer thought it was a joke but Darth wasn’t laughing… In honor of this crazy world of ours, here are four other costumes to consider when robbing your local branch!

Harry Potter
Lets face it, who would really suspect a bespectacled young man in a robe of robbing a bank. Your more likely to help him find his mommy than you would be to hand over your cash! Adding a wand and/or broomstick to your repertoire will only make this costume all the more believable! » Read more: 4 Costumes to Wear While Robbing a Bank

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Trick or Treat As Your Favorite Reservoir Dog

June 30th, 2010

Quentin Tarantino burst onto the movie scene in 1992 as the director and writer of Reservoir Dogs.  Chock full of memorable lines and graphic scenes, the movie is still widely recognized as a classic today…making it a great generator of costume ideas.

Here are a few select “dog” costumes:

Mr. Pink (Steve Buscemi)
Ah, Mr. Pink. Clearly he is the only “professional” out of this group of ragtag misfit criminals. Refusing to tip his waitress simply because it’s become a custom in our culture, it can be argued that Mr. Pink is the only one who has any brains and any principals. He’s there to do a job and won’t let emotions or ego get in his way – and you have to respect him for that.

Mr. Blonde (Michael Madsen)
Mr. Blonde seems to have one objective; to have as much fun as he can as a sadistic homicidal maniac! If cutting off someone’s ear while dancing to “Stuck in the Middle with You” is your idea of a good time, then you will find a fast friend in Mr. Blonde. » Read more: Trick or Treat As Your Favorite Reservoir Dog

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Thundercats Costume Ideas. Hooooooo!

June 23rd, 2010

The mid 80’s saw it’s fair share of great action cartoon characters but perhaps none had a better ensemble cast than Thundercats. With their planet Thundera about to meet it’s doom, these cat-like beings secure themselves in a time capsule and wake up on Third Earth, only to battle their old nemesis Mumm-Ra and his henchmen. For anyone who grew up in the 80’s (or for those who are cat obsessed) the Thundercats offer many great costume ideas!

Lion-O
The undisputed leader and young stud of the Thundercats, Lion-O was a man of few words (for some reason I only remember him saying “Thundercats Ho!”) With his flaming, unruly red hair, his leotard type outfit, and his Thundercats belt, and armed with only the Sword of Omens, dressing as Lion-O should be a cinch!   » Read more: Thundercats Costume Ideas. Hooooooo!

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Unique Costume Idea: Dress as Your Favorite Infomercial Host

June 17th, 2010

If you’ve ever flipped on the TV in the middle of the night, you will be familiar with our five profiled costume ideas.  Act now, and you can have two of these costumes for the price of one!  Here’s how to dress like your favorite infomercial host.

Ron Popeil
The undisputed king of telemarketers isn’t just the host, he’s also the inventor! Ron Popeil has hocked practically everything, from cutlery to hair in a can, all with the enthusiasm of a 10 year old boy who just got everything off his Christmas wish list. The Ronco costume will require you to be well dressed, well spoken, and possibly wear an apron if say; you’re selling the Showtime Rotisserie. You’ll also have to be comfortable spewing such catch phrases as “But wait, there’s more!” and “Set it, and forget it!” » Read more: Unique Costume Idea: Dress as Your Favorite Infomercial Host

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