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Racers in baby fancy dress to hit Appledore
If you're in the north Devon area and are stuck for something to do this weekend, then why not don baby fancy dress and take part in a pram race?The Appledore Pirates will be holding their annual fundraising competition on Friday (July 2nd) night, which will see teams of two people race from pub to pub around Appledore.One member should be in a pram and one should be pushing, so expect to see some hilarious sights as the costumed participants attempt to get hold of a quick half, sup it... Read more...
New changes announced for Wonder Woman fancy dress costume
She has been fighting crime in her bustier and hotpants since 1941, but the people at DC Comics have announced changes to the Wonder Woman fancy dress costume we all know and love.As the 600th Wonder Woman comic hit stores in the US, creator Jim Lee unveiled a new outfit for her, which consisted of black leggings, flatter boots and stirrups reminiscent of the Iron Man costume.She keeps her red top, Read more...
Fun fancy dress to celebrate life of Frank Sidebottom creator
He was not a conventional comedian, so it seems fitting that mourners are to attend Chris Sievey's funeral in fun fancy dress.The creator of Frank Sidebottom died earlier this month after a short battle with cancer and is to be cremated at Altrincham Crematorium on Friday (July 2nd 2010).It is to be a ceremony for close friends and family only, but those attending are invited to don fun fancy dress costumes to send Mr Sievey off in style.However, those close to the performer have said there is likely to be... Read more...
Leonardo DiCaprio to wear sexy fancy dress?
He's worn gangster fancy dress in Gangs of New York and a range of other historical costumes, but thus far, we haven't seen Leonardo DiCaprio dressed as a woman.However, this might change soon, as the actor is in talks with Clint Eastwood to play J Edgar Hoover in a new movie biopic.Speaking to E Online, the actor explained that the founding director of the FBI was involved in some of America's most scandalous events, from Vietnam to the assassination of Martin Luther King.However, he didn't mention that Read more...
Katie Price: Alex might come to wedding in sexy fancy dress
Katie Price has revealed that she thinks her husband Alex Reid might turn up to their wedding reception this weekend in sexy fancy dress.The publicity-hungry pair will have a second ceremony in the UK on Saturday (July 3rd 2010) after the press claimed that their original wedding in Las Vegas was not legal - plus they'll get paid for the photos this way.Speaking on Alan Carr's chat show Chatty Man, Price said she half-expects Roxanne - Reid's cross-dressing alter ego - to make an appearance at some point.<br Read more...
Michael Jackson 'was buried in fancy dress'
Michael Jackson did not go to his grave in Billie Jean fancy dress - but he was buried in a costume befitting his elaborate stage outfits, it has been claimed.Ace Showbiz reports that the star - who died a year ago last week - was wearing full make-up and a costume inspired by all the outfits he wore during his glittering career as he was interred.His wardrobe designers Dennis Tompkins, Michael Bush and Karen Faye told the news provider they teamed up to create his final look before his burial Read more...
Wear superhero fancy dress and join the fun at Tussaud's
Anyone visiting London this summer could have the perfect opportunity to wear superhero fancy dress thanks to a new exhibition.Madame Tussaud's recently opened its Marvel SuperHeroes 4D display, which allows comic book fans to enter the world of their idols and explore like never before.There are a range of themed areas, including one showing Peter Parker in Spiderman fancy dress hanging on a Read more...
Sexy fancy dress - the perfect choice for Gay Sports Day!
We love events that are a little bit off-centre, so we were thrilled to hear that a host of people are to don sexy fancy dress in order to take part in Gay Sports Day later this summer.The 2010 Royal Vauxhall Tavern Gay Sports Day is set to take place in Lambeth on Monday August 30th 2010 and it promises to be a fun day out for anyone who likes a laugh.In lieu of traditional events, teams of five are invited to participate in contests like the 50-metre mince, the... Read more...
Don pirates fancy dress and join the Big Toddle!
Cilla Black has urged parents of little ones to don pirates fancy dress and take part in a sponsored event to raise money for charity.Barnardo's is holding its 14th annual Big Toddle in 2010 and this year's theme is pirates and all things swashbuckling.One famous face backing the event is Cilla Black, who told the Liverpool Echo everyone should participate if they can."Take a picnic along and make a day of it with the grandchildren," she Read more...
Join the carnival at Welsh fancy dress event
If you're from Wales, next month could present the perfect opportunity to don carnival fancy dress and make the most of the summer.That's because Llanidloes is gearing up for its annual Llani Fancy Dress Street Party on Friday July 2nd, an event that promises to be lots of fun, the Cambrian News reports.Now in its 40th year after being established by a former police sergeant, 1,337 people have already confirmed that they will be attending via the event's official Facebook page.Attendees call it Wales' answer Read more...
Man in superhero fancy dress blasts rookies
A man who has been donning an Incredible Hulk fancy dress costume day in, day out for the past ten years has blasted rookies who he says have caused a ban on such outfits.Joe McQueen is an aspiring actor who has been supporting his income since 2000 by dressing up as the superhero on Hollywood Boulevard and impressing tourists.However, he told FlashNews.com that recently, newcomers have been muscling in on his patch, wearing "crappy" costumes, breaking character on the job and intimidating passersby.<br Read more...
Christmas fancy dress - in the middle of summer?!
If you're the kind of person who lives for the festive season, then you may want to pack up your Santa fancy dress costume and head to Rotherham next month.No, you didn't read that wrong - we did say next month, because some slightly bonkers councillors have decided that staging Christmas in July would attract visitors to the town and boost its income.As a result, bars, pubs and shops will be putting up Christmas decorations, throwing around artificial snow and offering cheap drinks for those Read more...