Costumes Archive

  • Sublety is usually not a successful element of Halloween costumes. But these special effects lenses from Coastal Contacts sure are tempting, with dozens more available on their site.

    Look into my eyes…

    Posted on October 9, 2008 | No Comments
    Sublety is usually not a successful element of Halloween costumes. But these special effects lenses from Coastal Contacts sure are tempting, with dozens more available on their site.

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  • An odd evaluator on the fortunes of contemporary but, alas, shelf-life-expired politicos can be ascertained in fire sale prices for these (not just for) Halloween masks. Then there are those...

    Steep discounts on faded politician masks

    Posted on October 2, 2008 | No Comments
    An odd evaluator on the fortunes of contemporary but, alas, shelf-life-expired politicos can be ascertained in fire sale prices for these (not just for) Halloween masks. Then there are those...

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  • In my compulsive shopping forays (the ones that are not focused on high heels,) I have come across ‘must-haves’ for the die hard spooky fruits and gloom cookies out there...

    CyberWear – Toxic Accoutrement

    Posted on September 14, 2008 | No Comments
    In my compulsive shopping forays (the ones that are not focused on high heels,) I have come across ‘must-haves’ for the die hard spooky fruits and gloom cookies out there...

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  • I hate to get attitudinal about such a carefree celebration but can we agree on proper motivation for a holiday inspired by death? Ghouls, monsters, Oprah, witches, werewolves, Republicans, the...

    Costume File: “Do”s and “Don’t”s

    Posted on September 13, 2008 | 2 Comments
    I hate to get attitudinal about such a carefree celebration but can we agree on proper motivation for a holiday inspired by death? Ghouls, monsters, Oprah, witches, werewolves, Republicans, the...

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  • Add a show-stopping finishing touch to your chic “I’m an erotic leopard” or “metrosexual magician’s assistant” costume with these exquisitely crafted feminine (yet masculine) Derringer hats by the most mysterious...

    Costume Spotlight: Derringer Hats by Creepsuela

    Posted on September 10, 2008 | 1 Comment
    Add a show-stopping finishing touch to your chic “I’m an erotic leopard” or “metrosexual magician’s assistant” costume with these exquisitely crafted feminine (yet masculine) Derringer hats by the most mysterious...

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  • Kristin’s List, the Los Angeles cultural listing site, is the best of its kind in a city long mocked for its supposed cultural bereft-ness by callous East Coast sophisticates (like...

    Creepy Questions for Kristin Bedford

    Posted on September 9, 2008 | No Comments
    Kristin’s List, the Los Angeles cultural listing site, is the best of its kind in a city long mocked for its supposed cultural bereft-ness by callous East Coast sophisticates (like...

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  • With seven weeks to Halloween, Los Angeles is already percolating with anticipation that spans the budget you either have or don’t have on hand. Top left: British fashion designer Alexander...

    Cellcam Journal: Early action

    Posted on September 9, 2008 | No Comments
    With seven weeks to Halloween, Los Angeles is already percolating with anticipation that spans the budget you either have or don’t have on hand. Top left: British fashion designer Alexander...

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  • I don’t know about you, but I can’t take it anymore, so the McCain and Obama masks get a visceral reaction from me. Yes, of course, I’m supporting Obama. But...

    Be afraid…

    Posted on September 8, 2008 | No Comments
    I don’t know about you, but I can’t take it anymore, so the McCain and Obama masks get a visceral reaction from me. Yes, of course, I’m supporting Obama. But...

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  • Our 99 Cents Only Store recap of some of last year’s favorites… Even given the sheer numbers of Halloween and Dia de los Muertos devotees and practitioners here, Los Angeles...

    Creepy’s Greatest Hits: Cheapo Creepo

    Posted on September 8, 2008 | No Comments
    Our 99 Cents Only Store recap of some of last year’s favorites… Even given the sheer numbers of Halloween and Dia de los Muertos devotees and practitioners here, Los Angeles...

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  • I take Halloween very seriously. I have always dreamed of having a huge blow out house party, but sadly have always lived in cramped apartments where mostly people just sit...

    The Best Halloween Party Ever

    Posted on September 4, 2008 | No Comments
    I take Halloween very seriously. I have always dreamed of having a huge blow out house party, but sadly have always lived in cramped apartments where mostly people just sit...

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