If you're a mom or a dad at your wit's end thinking about how hard it is to make your tween happy, remember what it was like to BE a tween. It really isn't the most fun. You're starting to come into your own and develop your more mature personality, but you're still young enough that much of your life and surroundings aren't in your control. Being patient, listening, and having a thick skin are some key pieces of advice for those who go shopping with their tween. And don't forget: for a pre-teenager, appearance is just as important on Halloween as any other day. You have to let them choose what they want the most, but they can't forget that it should be mostly ok with mom and dad. Still not sure how to go about this? Here's our guide for Halloween shopping for a tween.
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Do you have unusually-colored hair that you want to show off this Halloween? (Or comic con, Renfest, or other costumed events?) While some people might feel the need to get a synthetic wig to have pink hair or blue hair, this is your current color. We'll share some of our favorite characters with unusual hair colors and the costumes you need to match! Keep reading for our favorite costume ideas for dyed hair.
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Halloween 2020 is shaping up to be different than most, but that doesn't mean that you can't still have fun! There are plenty of ways to have a safer Halloween, including wearing a mask. Disposable masks aren't always the prettiest or easiest to coordinate with your Halloween costume, which is where a reusable fabric mask comes in! So read on for some ideas on matching your mask to your costume this year.
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Deadpool is a different kind of superhero. Or would that be a super-anti-hero? Let’s go with super-character. Deadpool is larger than life, even when squeezed into that spandex uniform. So if you’re planning on cosplaying or trick-or-treating as the Merc with a Mouth, it’s okay to be a little extra yourself. Consider ditching the mask and go for that gnarly unmasked look! We’ll show you how we did it in this Deadpool Unmasked makeup tutorial!
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For more than 75 years, Batman has been one of the most iconic characters, not only in comic books, but in all of pop culture. The caped crusader of Gotham City is a favorite to many generations of fans and, with the re-launch of DC Comics’ cinematic universe, will remain in the spotlight for years to come. One of the most identifiable features of the Batman is the bat symbol that’s prominently displayed on his uniform. While we’ve gone over the evolution of the bat symbol over the years, the Dark Knight’s costume has undergone several other changes, as well. Here’s a brief evolution of Batman’s costume over the decades.
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EXTRAOrdinary Theme Weddings: Superhero Wedding
The best wedding advice is this: do what makes you happy. This is your big day. If “what makes you happy” entails superhero capes, Batman masks, vinyl boots, and a plethora of comic books, then so be it. Superhero themed weddings are becoming more and more common, but they’re still niche enough that you might need a little help on how to plan the perfect event. HalloweenCostumes.com has put together this guide with everything you need to know on throwing a DIY superhero wedding....
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