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Through out the centuries Festivals have been organized to celebrate nearly any type of event or experience imaginable. There are festivals to celebrate life, death, the seasons, the cosmos, and all manner of purely concocted fantasy. . . costumes, masks and other disguises have always been a part of that human experience.

Festivals and Events : Costumes and Masks

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Gothic & Vampire Costumes

The Quintessential Zombie Costume:

--- Dry lifeless, zombie hair

--- Dark hallow eye sockets.
--- Fake blood for that freshly fed
zombie look.

--- Plastic pearls to accessorize.

--- A gown just like the one you'd
like to be buried in.

--- Liberal use of the fake blood.
(Graftobian Stage Blood)

--- Don't forget the hands!
After all you've been ripping
apart the living!

Zombie Costumes or real Zombies? You decide!

Zombie
Accessories and Makeup

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The Mad Scientist of Area 51

-- Gray hippy hair wig and headband.
-- Big framed glasses from the 80s

-- Lab coat with pocket protector and
and don't forget the pens.

-- Area 51 ID and lanyard

-- Pocket watch

-- Blue jeans (floods are best)

-- Brown wingtip dress shoes

Latex Masks

Yes, they can be a little hot and stuffy but a decent full-head mask can provide a great effect.

To improve the overall effect, I apply a bit of spirit gum (Theatrical Adhesive) and glue it to my face around the mouth and cheeks.

This gives the mask a much more life-like quality . . . and will really creep people out!

It's a good idea before hand to check yourself for any sensitivities or allergies to the adhesive.

Elvira Mistress of Darkness

Wigs and Makeup

The foundation of any great costume not requiring a mask . . . is definitely all about hair and makeup.

Certainly one of the best examples of that was established by Cassandra Peterson in her fabulous and outrageous characterization of Elvira.

The Elvira look is pulled off by three key components . . .

The hair: any attempt at a convincing Elvira requires that the hair be 'right on.' No simply having jet black hair isn't enough. You have to have her exact styling for it to work.

Make-up: Elvira takes it over the top, so be adventurous and liberal with the application of the eye makeup. It's all about the eyes . . . the blood red lips are a bit easier.

And third . . . the cleavage. Sorry girls, if you want to do Elvira, like Elvira, then it is going to require the entire package.

Murder Mystery Theatre: The 1930's Detective Costume

The 1930's Detective Costume is real easy to pull off, and you can probably find everything you need in your closet, local thrift shop, or garage sale.

The essentials:
1. An old grey or brown fedora (hat)
2. Wire frame glasses (fake or real)
3. A toy gun (don't get yourself in trouble)
4. A trench coat
5. Rumpled suit or sport jacket
6. Rumpled white shirt
7. Wide silk tie (worn with knot pulled down)
8. Pleated pants with cuffs
9. Wingtip shoes

The Zombie Prom Queen

Of course you can always go with a ready made costume. They are quick, convincing, and usually come with all of the necessary accessories . . . or you can easily find them in your closet.

Here is a fantastic Zombie Prom Queen Adult Costume from BuyCostumes.com

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Visit our Gallery of creepy Zombie, Vampire, and Flesh-eating Ghoul face creations.

Festivals and Events Index:

The Zombie Walk
The Cardboard Cup Regatta
The Red Bull Flugtag
Halloween Party Ideas

Costume Ideas and Tips:
The Quintessential Zombie
Area 51 Mad Scientist
Elvira Mistress of Darkness
1930's Detective
The Zombie Prom Queen
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Halloween Props and Decorations

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Find hundreds of great books on freeky festivals and costumes. Spooky Halloween customs, and Halloween costumes, decorations and spooky music.

Theme Ideas for Your Next Halloween Party:

Murder Mystery Theatre:
Each person must wear a costume or disguise. As guests arrive they are given a character role to play (relative to their costume). As the evening progresses guest are provided clues through riddles, puzzles and questions to try to determine who among them is the sinister murderer.

Flash Back:
Costumes are restricted to a period in time, say the 1980s, where mullets are the rage or way back to the 1950's for side burns, greasers and poodle skirts. Award prizes for the most authentic costume or costumed couple.

Animal House:
Yes, the costumes may just transport you back to those days in the dorm . . . where all you had to work with was a bed sheet!

Venetian Ball:
A true elegant and historic classic! But here you must make it mandatory that all guest wear a traditional Venetian Mask and formal attire or costume.

When I Grow Up:
Guest wear the costume or uniform of what ever they wanted to be when they were six years old.

The Halloween Poker Tournament:
A poker party mixer where costumes are mandatory and the objective is fun!

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Halloween Costumes from the Quintessential Zombie to a Big Blue Smurf. Find Sizzling Hot Costumes here Halloween Horror Masks Gothic & Vampire Costumes. The foundation of any great Halloween costume not requiring a mask is definitely all about hair and makeup. Latex masks make for some of the best Halloween costumes, grotesque and scary but they take special care in wearing to their maximum potential.

Halloween Party Ideas: The Halloween Poker Tournament, The Halloween Murder Mystery, The Halloween Pumpkin's Ball, Trick or Treat Halloween Bash, The Venetian Halloween Ball.

Cool Costume Ideas: Bride of Frankenstein Elite Adult Costume, Gothic Vampire Costume, Madd Hatter Costume, Vampire Seductress Costume, Frankenstein Costume, Sorceress Costume, Wizard Costume, Zombie Prom Queen Costume,

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