If you’re attending a luau party, just wearing your bikini isn’t enough! It’s nice if you have a grass skirt to complement your lovely figure. A grass skirt gives you a real Hawaiian look and lest you blend into the party theme better.

While you can buy or rent grass skirts from costume shops or boutiques, there are some women who opt to make their own. After all, they’ll only use it for a night. It also saves them money.

There’s a simple way of making a Hawaiian grass skirt. You’ll need a pair of scissors some large garbage bags with drawstrings. Make sure you choose those that are colorful, like beige or green.

Here’s what to do:

1. Lay a garbage flat on a table, and then cut the bottom with scissors.
2. Start cutting strips at least half an inch apart, beginning at the sealed end, and then stopping at about 10 to 12 inches from the open end.
3. Trim the ends to the length you desired. Some like it knee-length, while some prefer skirts that reach the ankle.
4. Tighten the drawstring, and then roll the skirt’s waistband once or twice to make it stronger.

Try this easy grass skirt idea. You won’t spend more, but you’ll have a lovely costume to suit the luau party!

Everyone knows tea parties have been done by women ever since the Victorian Ages, so the next time you have one, why not ask your guests to come in their best Victorian tea party costumes? It’s a fun way to vamp up your simple and elegant event. Girls will like this party costume idea.

The most appropriate tea party costumes are evening dresses or vintage gowns. Lace and frills are gladly welcomed. Some women even wear classic ladies hat. What matters is you look elegant and refined.

Here are other tips to make your tea party costume more admirable.

• If the party has a theme, choose a dress depending on it.
• Add jewelry to your get up, so you’ll look more refined. A nice pair of earrings or a cute chain will be a great choice.
• For the shoes, you can wear kitten heels or shoes with slightly high heels. Ballerina shoes also look adorable.
• Complete your getup with a small sophisticated tote, and carry girlish items, like comb, tissue, perfume and a handkerchief.

Vamp up your tea party with a elegant costumes. It’s as if you’ve gone back to the elegant Victorian era!

Blood is an important part of a gruesome Halloween costume. Some opt for simple lipstick makeup, or they just smear ketchup all over their clothes. While these are good choices, they can be unrealistic. Since you want to go all-out on your costume, why not make realistic-looking fake blood instead? Here’s an easy fake blood recipe you can try.

You’ll need:

• 1/3 cup of water
• 2/3 cup of corn syrup
• Five tablespoons of cornstarch
• Two to three drops of green food coloring
• Three to five teaspoons of red food coloring
• A drop of peppermint extract

Here’s what to do:

1. Mix the water and the cornstarch thoroughly.
2. Add the corn syrup and mix well again.
3. Add three teaspoons of red food coloring first, then add two drops of green food coloring. This will take the “pink” edge from the red coloring.
4. If you think the mixture is two light, add one or two teaspoons of red food coloring again. If it becomes too pink, add a drop of green coloring.
5. Add the peppermint extract to make the blood mixture minty.

You can use this fake blood as a makeup. It’s edible, so don’t worry about swallowing it.

It’s great if you want to include your pet during a costume party. It’ll make your guests coo in delight. Even so, you need to think about your pet’s safety. Dogs and cats easily become irritated while wearing costumes and no matter how cute they look, they can become violent if they can’t stand it anymore.

Remember these guidelines when dressing up your pet in a costume:

• Get a costume that’s very minimal. It’s safer and it costs less.
• Keep the costume on the pet for just a short time, like a few hours or so.
• See to it that the costume isn’t too tight or too long. It shouldn’t constrict the pet’s movement.
• As much as possible, find a costume that doesn’t have to be slipped over the pet’s head. If it has to be, make sure the costume’s neck is large enough to slip comfortably.
• The costume shouldn’t hinder the pet’s hearing, vision or breathing.
• Remove costume parts your pet can chew off. He or she might choke on it.

Your pet should not only be cute, but also comfy while wearing his or her costume, so make sure you follow these tips, so he or she will be happy throughout the celebration.

They’re the students who always recite during calculus class, enters Science Fairs, and carries loads of books and notes everyday. They never miss an algebra lesson, and they join the chess club. After school, they run home to their PCs, surf the web, and read up on UFO and Alien updates. People label them as geeks or nerds, sometimes even laughed at because of their weird attitude and beliefs. Even so, who says geeks are no fun? Many people even imitate how they dress during costume parties!

Dressing up as a nerd is a popular fad nowadays. It’s a strange but fun costume choice, because it’s simple, but easily distinguishable.

The simplest geek costume idea consists of high-waist pants, a tucked in polo shirt, white socks, black shoes, a bowtie or necktie, and large black framed glasses. Add some fake braces, and you’re all set.

There are other fun geek costume ideas you can turn to, such as:

• Search Engine Costume: Get some pants and a crochet top, and wear a type of netting cloth over them. Then, attach many bits and pieces of paper on the netting, with popular keywords or URL and website addresses on them. You can also attach logos and signs of famous websites.
• Computer Costume: Geeks love anything computer-related, so why not make a computer costume? Get a large cardboard box and then paint a computer screen on it. Then, take another cardboard, paint a keyboard on it and then attach it to your waist. Carry a large cardboard mouse in one hand.
• Sexy Geek: This is for girls who want to look nerdy, but seductive. Get a short pleated skirt, and a button down shirt. Open the shirt so you can show enough cleavage. Pair it off with black shoes, knee-high white socks and large black framed glasses.

Experience being a nerd with these simple costume ideas. Being geeky has never been this fun before!

Who’s the most famous detective of all time? Elementary, dear Watson! He’s none other than Sherlock Holmes. One of the most widely portrayed fictional character, he was created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle during the late 19th century. With his knowledge and fantastic deduction skills, this English detective solves difficult cases, one after the other.

Many people adore Sherlock Holmes, children and adults alike. It’s no wonder his trademark outfit has become one of the most popular costumes today. If boys want to dress “smartly” during costume parties, they’ll often pick Sherlock Holmes’ getup. It’s a simple, but very recognizable costume.

If you don’t want the hassle of putting together the Sherlock Holmes look, you can easily buy or rent one at a costume store. If you want don’t want to spend any money, then you should opt for a homemade costume.

• Sherlock’s upper garment consists of a brown long-sleeved button down coat. If you can’t sew and imitate his exact coat, you can just find an old trenchcoat and dye it brown.
• Pair off the coat with brown slacks, black socks and leather shoes.
• Sherlock’s hat is unique—it’s a deerstalker cap, used for hunting and worn by rural folks. It looks like a typical hat, but with two flexible side flaps and fore and aft brims. Sherlock’s has a checkered pattern or just a plain brown color.
• To complete the look, get a tobacco pipe and a large magnifying glass. Sherlock always has these in his hands while solving cases.

Once you’ve got all these, you’re all set to play detective during the costume party. Impress others with this Sherlock Holmes ensemble. Who knows, maybe you might even solve a few cases along the way!

College students love to party, and when it comes to these get-togethers, theme parties are the best, like a toga party for example. Ever since the 1980’s, this costume party has been a fun “ritual” among many student organizations. It’s like going back to the ancient Roman and Greek times while having modern entertainment.

As tradition goes, you don your homemade toga for the party, but as you stare at yourself at the mirror, you feel…bland. As if there’s a lot missing. Then you realize, you don’t have any accessories yet!

Toga accessories are what makes the costume more enticing and attractive or comical (for guys, since they love to look kooky during these gatherings). It just takes a bit of creativity and imagination.

Must-have toga accessories include:

• Roman sandals – Think about the sandals worn by men and women in the movie Gladiator. They’re flat, with straps that goes up to the ankles or the calves. They’re usually made of leather.
• Crown of thorns or crown of laurel leaves - These headpieces have always been worn during ancient times, and so they’re very appropriate for your getup. Besides, they’ll enhance any type of hairdo you wear.
• Jewelry – Old-fashioned gold chains, amulets and bracelets for the ladies will add an alluring look to the costume.
• Swords – No, don’t get sharp real ones, or you might end up slicing someone’s head at the party. Just find fake plastic ones at toys stores. Guys love these accessories, because they can use it to whack each other on the head—and nobody bleeds.

You can easily buy these accessories at costume shops, but if you have a limited budget for your getup, then you can improvise. Use items you’ll find around the house. You’ll be surprised how useful they can be.

For example, you can use a coat hanger or wire for the crown of laurel leaves. Shape it according to your head’s size, then wrap some real or fake leaves around it. Voila! A homemade headpiece.

For the swords, use some cardboard and aluminum foil. Cut the board in the shape of a sword, then wrap the foil around it.

Make your toga party unforgettable with a great toga costume, complete with accessories. Once you’re all dressed up, prepare to party!

Many people are very particular and fussy when they’re dressing up for a costume party. For them, it’s not only a time of fun, but also an opportunity to “show off” the costumes they prepared. They really dress to impress.

Even their “costume eyes” are all set for the party. What they do is wear costume contact lenses.

The great thing about costume contact is they come in different varieties to suit numerous kinds of costume. You’ll be pleasantly surprised to know that the werewolf costume you’ve prepared has contact lenses to match it, or that there are yellow contacts to complement your Cat costume. Whether it’s gruesome and horrific or sweet and adorable, there’s a pair of costume contact lenses that’ll go well with your getup.

Don’t worry about contact lenses hurting your eye or blurring your vision. Most of them don’t come with any prescription, so your eyesight won’t be affected.

It’s best to pick out costume contacts from reliable manufacturers. Here are two popular brands you can opt for:

• Wild Eyes by Ciba vision – You can get contact kinds such as Red hot, Ice fire, hypnotica, alien and many more.
• Crazy Lenses by Cooper Vision – popular lenses include Bloodshot, Whiteout, and the black, red and spiral kind.

Compared to custom-painted contacts, these brands are more affordable, costing as low as 40 dollars for a pair. Custom-painted ones could cost you several hundred dollars and they should be ordered a few weeks in advance.

If you really want to enhance your costume, go and get a pair of costume contact lenses. Other people will be impress and astounded by your getup—just by looking in your eyes!

People love wearing costumes during parties, or on holidays such as Halloween, but don’t you think it’ll be great if your furry little friend were to join in the fun? Just imagine—your little chihuahua or your tubby cat dressed up as a superhero or an angel! It’ll not only impress and make other people coo in delight, but it’ll also let your pet “feel” as if he or she is part of the celebration.

The wonderful thing about dressing up your pet in a costume is you’ll have tons of resources. In fact, there are costume stores and pet shops that sell ensembles that’ll suit your pet well. Whether you’re looking for the usual angel or devil costume, cutesy cartoon characters or futuristic and superhero getups, you’re sure to find something to suit your furry friend.

The only drawback of getting these ready-made pet costumes is they can be costly. You might find that even the simplest outfits can cost you a bundle. If you’re worried about going out of your budget for these pet clothings, you can just improvise.

For example, if you’re planning a cowboy outfit for your dog, just find a bandanna and wrap it around his neck. Then, find an old kiddie cowboy hat or just make one from cardboard and some felt paper. Add a makeshift holster and a toy gun to complete his look.

It just takes a bit of imagination to put together a costume for your pet! So go ahead and dress him or her up in a fun and adorable ensemble!

If your daughter loves watching kiddie shows, then she must be a fan of the smart and adorable Dora the Explorer. With her trusty backpack and monkey best friend Boots, she bravely ventures out to “travel and learn fascinating things about her environment. Dora is so cute, which is why it’s not surprising that your daughter wants to dress up as her during the next costume party she goes to.

The great thing about Dora’s costume is it’s not hard to put together. You don’t need to rush off to any costume store to buy one. Here are tips on how you can easily make a Dora the Explorer costume for your tot.

• Dora’s shirt is a simple pink one. Find a pink plan one with a rounded collar and short sleeves. You can easily get this at any children’s store.
• The pants she wears are orange, with tiny frills at the edges. Simply get an orange sweat pants and cut them off up to the child’s knee. For the frills, cut a wavy design around the edges of the pants.
• Dora’s shoes are plain white. Actually, any pair will do, but if you want to be very detail-specific, you can buy new ones or borrow from your daughter’s friends. Get yellow frilly socks to match the shoes.
• Another distinguishing thing about Dora is her wide, brown bob-cut hair. If your daughter already sports this hairstyle, you don’t have any worries, but if you want to “exaggerate” her Dora look, buy her a wig. If it’s too costly for you, buy a mop top, then dye it a dark brown color. Use clips and hair pins to keep the hair in place.
• Dora’s bracelet is beaded, with a yellow flower in the center. Replicate it the fun way, by using candy bracelets. After the costume party, your child can eat up this yummy and sweet jewelry!
• Dora’s getup will not be complete without her trusty backpack! Get one, and glue eyes and mouth made from construction paper on it. Then fill up the bag with games, toys, and things your little Dora will use for her adventure.
• Lastly, get a stuffed toy monkey that your child can carry around as her trusty friend, Boots.

Dora the Explorer is a fun character your child can dress up in. Use these easy ideas, and prepare a costume your girl will definitely enjoy!