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Angela Poch
Angela Poch

Angela Poch is an Inbound Marketing Specialist and Resident Crazy Cat Lady at HalloweenCostumes.com, where she is an assistant editor and covers tutorials, crafting and pop culture. Angela has created costumes and props for Halloween events, conventions and Renaissance festivals.

Some of her favorite costumes include 90s Rogue, a custom Jedi, warrior elf, and some nameless Renaissance pirate. (She’s still figuring out how to make a Jedi light-chakram.) You can find her on Bluesky @angela-poch.bsky.social or her cats on Instagram @stardustnebulanova.

HalloweenCostumes.com February 2025 Animatronics Launch

by |February 24, 2025
Categories: Decor, Exclusives, Horror

HalloweenCostumes.com February 2025 Animatronics Launch

What are your favorite types of Halloween decorations? Some people love cozy indoor Halloween décor, while others appreciate rustic pumpkins, gourds, and hay bales. While we still love these things, there's a special place in our hearts for scary animatronics. They really bring your setup to life! HalloweenCostumes.com is having a special February product launch of our latest animatronics, some of which we're bringing to this year's TransWorld's Halloween & Attractions Show. Allow us to introduce you to our latest lineup of new Halloween animatronics and decorations!

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The Best Mardi Gras Costumes & Carnival Costumes for Your Celebration [Costume Guide]

by |February 22, 2025

The Best Mardi Gras and Carnival Costumes for Your Celebration

Celebrations where people prepare all year long are few and far between. Most people wait to shop for Christmas until Black Friday or Cyber Monday. Americans flock to see the fireworks on the 4th of July and maybe throw a barbeque or two. Many people also wait for the month before Halloween to start getting their Halloween costumes. But Carnival is a big deal, and many people work on building floats, making costumes and practicing their dances and parade marches in the off-season. Carnival and Mardi Gras celebrations are simply spectacular, and with that amount of preparation, it's no wonder why! People flock to watch these festivities from around the world, too. If you're in the market for a Carnival costume or Mardi Gras costume to wear to one of these events or a similarly-themed party, check out these costume ideas for different Carnival celebrations around the world!

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Oscar-Winning Horror Movies for Your Next Movie Night

by |February 17, 2025
Categories: Horror, Movies, Resource

Oscar-Winning Horror Movies

Are you in the mood to watch some award-winning horror movies? March is Oscar season, and we're excited to see who wins! While plenty of horror films satisfy your need for spine-tingling fun, some movies are a cut above the rest. Horror films have historically received the fewest Academy Awards, but the ones that have succeeded are worth a watch! How many of these Oscar-winning horror movies have you seen?

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Idiom Costumes Are Wearable Wordplay [Costume Guide]

by |February 14, 2025
Categories: Costume Guides, DIY

Idiom Costumes

Did you know that costumes can be educational? Sure, you have your historical costumes and book character costumes, but there are other options, too! Playing with words is fun, and idiom costumes are great for school or themed parties. But what is an idiom? Idioms are common phrases that use a figurative meaning instead of a literal one. (Think Amelia Bedelia!) We'll share some of our favorite easy idiom costume ideas to get you started.

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These Fantasy Party Ideas Will Transport You to Another Realm

by |February 3, 2025
Categories: Party Ideas

Fantasy Party Ideas

Costume parties are a fun way to escape the mundane for a while, and there are so many themes to choose from! May we suggest a fantasy party? Whether you use a broad fantasy theme or you prefer something more specific, like a unicorn party, a mermaid party, or even a dragon party, these fun fantasy themes are perfect for adventurers of all ages. Keep reading to explore our favorite fantasy party themes!

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Purim Costume Ideas for Adults and Kids [Costume Guide]

by |January 29, 2025

Purim Costume Ideas for Adults and Kids

Get ready to bake some hamantaschen and make some noise. It's time for Purim! There are many great customs during the holiday of Purim, including wearing costumes. Whether you're a stickler for traditional Purim costumes or you like to let your kids pick theirs out, we have Purim costume ideas fit for the entire family.

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