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If you're anything like me, you want a costume that resembles something that conveys your daily interests and something you can get multiple uses out of. And, if you're even more like me, you've read all the Hunger Games books multiple times, and saw The Hunger Games movies in the theaters not only during the midnight showing, but another five times after. So, what could be better than creating a Katniss costume for your Halloween costume, and for midnight movie binges to come? I've created a step-by-step guide for creating a head-to-toe Katniss Everdeen costume so you can become the girl on fire this Halloween.
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Three colors describe Snow White's features: snow-white skin, red cheeks, and ebony hair. Snow White's classic physical appearance was first described in the fairytale "Snow White and the Seven Dwarves" by the Brothers Grimm. While there have been many story, film, and TV adaptations of the classic tale, the costume of Snow White has been changed for each version. However, the image of Disney's gown stands out even today as the iconic Snow White outfit. Everyone knows of the classic Snow White dress from the animated film: yellow skirt, high white collar, and a blue tunic with puffed sleeves. However, each rendition of the classic fairy tale creates a new look for Snow White. One thing is for certain, though, and that is that she'll always be the fairest of them all.
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Little Red Riding Hood is one of the most popular fairy tales still told to this day. French storyteller Charles Perrault first published this classic tale in 1697, known then as Little Red Cap. Even though the story has been adapted several times over the past few centuries, Little Red remains one of the most recognizable fairy tale characters of all time. Described by the Brothers Grimm as "...a dear little girl who was loved by everyone who looked at her" and who had "a little riding hood of red velvet, which suited her so well that she would never hear anything else; so she was always called 'Little Red Riding Hood'". Her little red cape has been the one constant in the ever-changing persona of Little Red Riding Hood.
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We’re all mad here! We’re all mad about Alice in Wonderland costumes! There are so many costumes to choose from whether you’re looking to buy costumes for Alice, the Mad Hatter, the Queen of Hearts or any of the other minor characters from the movies and books. These easy Alice in Wonderland costumes include most of the accessories you will need to look the part so there’s no hunting for single items and accessories to assemble into a costume! (We’ll still include a couple that are worthy of note.) Hop on down the rabbit hole with us as we show you some of the best Alice in Wonderland costumes!
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The 2000s were a wild time to be alive. Beyblades hit the shelves, tank tops were mercilessly layered with every other article of clothing, and MySpace was the social media site of choice. It's hard for some of us to imagine 2000s costumes exist, yet here we are! There are plenty of movie and TV costumes from the 2000s—even costumes based on celebrities and cartoons! Keep reading for tips on picking the perfect 2000s theme party outfit, and we'll also share some fashion tips and party ideas. We're making fetch happen!
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Attention comic book fans, cosplayers, and all-around nerds: convention season is here! While San Diego Comic-Con is the greatest destination of the year for those who eat, sleep and breathe pop culture, there are so many other conventions taking place throughout the summer (and the rest of the year) that anyone can attend. Comic conventions provide an excellent opportunity for wearing cosplay costumes as your favorite characters from pop culture. We've put together a list of the 10 best costume ideas to give you all the inspiration you need when picking out your Comic-Con cosplays.
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