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5 days until Halloween fancy dress - Better do a drinks run
With your Halloween fancy dress party now less than a week away, it's probably a good idea to do a quick drinks run tonight in order to make sure you've got everything you need. If you're having a bash for adults, then it's a good idea to stock up on plenty of spirits (no pun intended) and mixers so that you have all the ingredients for some exciting cocktails. WhattoDrink.com recommends buying black vodka and blackberry brandy to create a spooky-looking Black Martini, as well as orange juice and white... Read more...
The Wanted wear Halloween fancy dress for Maida Vale gig
It seemed as though boyband The Wanted were already getting excited about October 31st earlier this week after they turned up to a gig in Halloween fancy dress. The fivesome appeared at their Radio 1 Live Lounge set in Maida Vale in all their frightening finery, surprising passersby and probably broadcasters too. They hadn't gone for a particular theme for their outfits but appeared to have chosen their favourites, with Joker fancy dress and an Read more...
Councillor in trouble after being photographed in historical fancy dress
A councillor has landed in hot water after being photographed at a party in historical fancy dress. Mike Gardner from Harrogate had gone to a dressing-up bash which invited revellers to go along in costumes representing the year they were born. However, the hapless politician went in Hitler fancy dress and even attempted to take the mickey further by mocking the Nazi salute. All was well until photographs from the evening were leaked onto Facebook, resulting in the Tory councillor being deselected to stand in the next election. Cllr Read more...
Kanye West turns into a Halloween fancy dress hit
Rapper Kanye West has turned into something of a Halloween fancy dress hit across the pond after unveiling his new diamond teeth. The Stronger singer showed off his spangly dental implants on the Ellen de Generes show earlier this week, explaining that he got them because he thought they looked "cooler" than normal teeth. Despite an outcry from dentists as to the real version - which could cut Kanye's mouth, make his teeth above wear away or weigh down his jaw to terrible effect in a few years' time -... Read more...
6 days until Halloween fancy dress - Time to get safety serious
With only six days left until Halloween fancy dress party time, it's the perfect opportunity to remind everyone how important it is to stay safe and avoid accidents or injuries this October 31st. It may sound a bit of a killjoy, but health officer Sue Kunferman told the Wisconsin Rapids Tribune that a few simple measures can avoid any nasty incidents at the weekend. Firstly, she suggested that kids going out trick or treating should be given reflective clothing in order to stay visible on the streets. Also, any masks... Read more...
9 days until Halloween fancy dress - Why not make some tasty cake pops?
If you're eager to do something spooky today ready for your Halloween fancy dress party, then you could have a go at making some yummy cake pops. These will be ideal should you get any early trick or treaters over the weekend, or may prove to be a nice treat to scoff in front of the TV if not! If they turn out well, you could also make another batch in time for October 31st, which is just over a week away. Bakerella states that all you'll need is an... Read more...
10 days until Halloween fancy dress - Save money and decorate your own candles
We're always being told to save money at the moment, so why not create your own decorations for your Halloween fancy dress party? Although you may want to buy some things to ensure you have plenty of time for other preparations, some pieces can be made really easily and cheaply. For example, don't splash out on costly coloured tea-lights - alter plain ones to suit any occasion. Stamping Mathilda states that all you need for this is some tissue paper, some Tim Holtz Distress Inks (available online from places like... Read more...
Brad Pitt 'needs to be put into superhero fancy dress'
A comic book fansite has insisted that Brad Pitt would be perfect in superhero fancy dress for a movie adaptation of a classic character. Writing for ComicBookMovie.com, an author referred to as Gab said he would love to see the Ocean's Eleven star sporting Flash fancy dress to play the DC creation. He argued that this would really get the world's attention and would allow the company to hold its own against all the recent Marvel Read more...
Saw 3D 'is as fun as usual'
Anyone who goes along to watch the new Saw film in Halloween fancy dress is sure to find the movie as gory as the rest of them. Costas Mandylor told the Press Association at the Scream Awards 2010 that fans of the franchise are in for a treat when Saw 3D comes out at the end of this month. "It was a little bit different because of the 3D aspect … but everybody gets killed as usual," he laughed. New Saw actor Sean Patrick Flanery added that he loves the... Read more...
11 days until Halloween fancy dress - Bling up your pumpkins
Despite it still being quite a while until your Halloween fancy dress party, there is still a way to get involved with some pumpkin crafts if your kids are mithering you and want to get cracking already. You can't yet do the traditional pumpkin carving to place a tealight inside, as the vegetable will have gone off by October 31st. However, what you can do is bling up some smaller ones. Design guru Martha Stewart recommends creating some small decorative pumpkins that can be used around the home and will... Read more...
Will your Halloween fancy dress party guests be put off by ghouls?
Anyone who has invited people around for a Halloween fancy dress party may wish to check first if they are afraid of things that go bump in the night. According to a new survey by Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks, 57 per cent of people would be put off a house if they discovered it was haunted. With 13 per cent of homeowners saying they believe their property does actually have a ghost, this could result in quite a few partygoers being prompted to leave their pals' houses in a hurry... Read more...
12 days until Halloween fancy dress - Caramel apple packs make great gifts
You may have the children's treat bags ready for your Halloween fancy dress party, but have you considered giving something to adult guests as a cheap but sweet memento? If you haven't and you want to, how about a little package that will enable them to make caramel apples? The Crafting Chicks recommend these as something that will be inexpensive to do but will make a big impact, as well as providing a fun activity for couples to do either on the night or later on at home. Brooke said... Read more...