Feather Masks with Sticks (1 dz) Review
4/28/11
Masks Make for the Best Costume, Masquerade, or Mardi Gras Party
Masks made from pale pastel plumage with shiny sequins are standard fare at Mardi gras, Carnival and masquerade parties. There's an allure and style to them possessed by no other costume element.
Much is made of our desire to pretend and the imagination's ability to do so. Few activities give us the opportunity as readily as does the costume party. Frills and flourishes that have no other place are found in abundance at parades of show costume-clad dancers wearing yards of sequined fishnet and feathered elegance.
None of it would have the same mystery without the elegance of the mask. These beautiful adornments have a history of their own that heralds back to court functions in pre-Revolutionary France. There's the hint of a palace in every feathery sequined one of them.
Party masks in plentiful supply are just a few keystrokes away. Feathers and frills that enhance the night's need for mystery and intrigue are available; so are sequined masks that hide Halloween ballerinas from crowds of ghouls and goblins from school.
Any costumed occasion can call for the appropriately feathered and sequined mask. Delicate colors can be matched to most costumes. Chiffon and silks of formal costume balls are the perfect place for feather masks.
The court jester may need to tell his best jokes to the feather masks in his court and juggle with his best skill. Refreshments will need to be more amazing than usual and the dances will need to be courtlier than ever before. Everything will take on a fancier appearance when masks with feathers and sequins appear at a party.
Laughter is an automatic response to the sight of masks made with the look of antique feathers and sequins in a costume's design. It is nearly impossible not to smile at this soft finery.
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4/26/11
Check Out Bunny Economy Mascot with mask, plush furry body jumpsuit, bowtie, vest, mitts and attached shoe cov for $118.97 Unknown
Bunny Economy Mascot with mask, plush furry body jumpsuit, bowtie, vest, mitts and attached shoe cov Review
Technical Details
- Bunny Economy Mascot with mask, plush furry body jumpsuit, bowtie, vest, mitts and attached shoe cov
- Makes a perfect Halloween costume for your next Halloween party.
- Also perfect for costume role-play and cosplay.
- Very nice quality and comfortable to wear.
- Care Instructions: Hand wash with cool water. Do not use bleach. Line dry.
4/25/11
Check Out Halloween Masquerade Devil Blue LED Flash Light Horns Hair Clips Head Band Magic Costume
Halloween Masquerade Devil Blue LED Flash Light Horns Hair Clips Head Band Magic Costume Review
Technical Details
- Blue horn head clip head band
- Cute custume for ANY PARTY
- Blue horn decoration
4/23/11
The Tradition of the Masquerade
Masked balls have been a tradition in many cities around the world for centuries, but in no place do they have a richer tradition than in Italy, specifically Venice. The Venetian Carnival, marked by public masked balls where attendees arrived in spectacular costumes and masks, came into popularity in the 15th century. Since those days, the masquerade has spread throughout the world, and become popular especially during Mardi Gras, when Carnivals are held around the globe. Some of the cities best known for these celebrations include New Orleans and Rio de Janeiro.
Masquerade balls have a particular magic and mystery to them, because it is difficult to tell who is hiding behind the elaborate masks. This lends an excitement to these events that is still popular to this day. Hiding your identity behind a mask is a freeing experience, and it is no wonder that all kinds of behavior has been seen at masked balls that would not normally be sanctioned by society!
Although today's masked balls in general don't reach the standard of exquisite dress and fabulously decorated masks as they did in the past, they are still alive and well, especially during the Halloween season. Although Carnival celebrations traditionally take place in March as a precursor to the somber proceedings of Lent, Halloween is probably the more well-known day to dress up and don a mask nowadays.
While all kinds of costumes and masks can be seen at Halloween, traditional masquerade costumes have the appearance of the fashions that were popular when the masked ball was at its height. It's common to see fancy dresses with anything from a 15th to 18th century style - full gowns with petticoats, old fashion shoes and of course hats. But it's really the mask that makes the costume, after all it's a masked ball! In the heyday of Venice, the masks were a hot commodity and artists vied to create the most lovely, elaborate and beautiful.
Simple masks also abounded, and were part of the tradition. Today, both kinds of mask can still be purchased in Venice, but thanks to the internet you don't have to go that far to find a gorgeous masquerade costume. Whether you have been invited to a true Masquerade, or you are attending a Halloween costume and want something spectacular, a Masquerade costume is a great choice.
The elaborate accents and beautiful feathered masks of these costumes are not seen much these days - so you are sure to be the most looked at woman in the room if you choose such a costume for Halloween.
Want to find out more about Halloween Costumes, then visit Kim Nguyen's site on how to choose the best Masquerade Costumes for your needs.
4/19/11
Halloween Decorations Storage Ideas
Store your Halloween decorations so they will be easily accessible and in one piece year after year. Here's the scoop on how to do just that.
Designate a special color marker, such as the Halloween color orange, to use when labeling the outside of your Halloween decoration storage boxes and containers. This color-coding technique will make them easier to locate.
When you buy plastic storage containers for storing Halloween decorations, ornaments or costumes, make sure that either the lids or the entire container is a Halloween color (usually orange, purple, black or grey). That's another easy way to find your Halloween items at a glance in your garage, closet or attic. Obviously, you'll mostly find these colors at walk-in retailers sometime between September and November. But if you look around, you can problem find them at some online retailers year-round.
Original boxes and containers, including the custom shaped Styrofoam, work best for storing Halloween decorations. But if you don't have these, you can still wrap items in newspaper, tissue or even soft paper towels. Store the really fragile or breakable Halloween decorations in smaller storage boxes and tins for extra protection. Then put those smaller boxes into your larger plastic container.
Store candles in a box with a lid in a cool, dark, dry environment so they don't fade or melt. Store long, tapered candles on their sides so they don't warp.
Halloween decorations that normally hang by cords, including fragile ones like thin cardboard scarecrows or even bulky ones, can hang from a wall hook in your garage. You can hang these decorations one in front of another. That will take less room because you'll be hanging several on the same "large" wall hook (such as a hook used to hold bikes, ladders or hoses). Cover these hanging Halloween decorations with old pillow cases and plastic trash bags.
If you're storing Halloween masks (or some Halloween costumes) that you plan to keep for a long time or that have sentimental value, be sure to check their care instructions or ask the store where you purchase them about this. If you don't do this, next Halloween you may be surprised to find your Halloween mask crumpled and cracked due to improper storage.
You may want to put all Halloween decoration hardware such as wreath hangers or other special Halloween ornament fasteners in one small box (that goes into one of your larger containers). Put it near the top for easy access and label it "Halloween Hardware--Open First". That way you can get started right away next year with your Halloween decorating.
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4/17/11
4/16/11
Great Price New Orleans for
Cat Mask Silver Venetian Halloween Costume Party Mardi Gras Review
Technical Details
- Costume Mask
- Made of Papier Mache'
- 7 inches by 6 1/2 inches
- Soft Ribbon
4/14/11
Great Price Spook Shop for
Necromancer Mask Review
Technical Details
- With the Necromancer Mask you can take on the roll of a dark wizard or even wear it for a goblin, troll, or scary old man costume.
- The mask has a human face with pointed ears and nose, wrinkled and aged skin, and white hair and a white beard.
- Adult sized latex mask covers whole face and neck.
4/10/11
Scary Halloween Masks For Your Costume
Choosing from the many scary Halloween masks that are available can be a daunting task. You need just the right mask to really make your costume one to remember. No one wants to be remembered for a lame Halloween mask and costume. What should we look for in selecting the perfect scary Halloween mask this year?
First of all we need to take into consideration of where we will be wearing our scary costume. If you will be hosting a party with a lot of small children in attendance you may need to tone it down a bit. Small children can really be frightened that can create an unpleasant environment at your party. However, if you will be attending a party with adults you shouldn't have to worry about screaming and uncontrollable sobbing causing trouble. You are free to be just as scary as you can be in an adult atmosphere.
You will also want to consider your own comfort when selecting your mask. This is really important if you will be wearing your costume for more than just a few minutes. There is nothing worse than trying to enjoy a great party when you are miserable in your costume. Make sure you will be able to see out of your mask and that you will be able to breath. If you will have to take your mask off to eat or drink you will also want to make sure it is easy to remove and put back on.
A great mask can provide the perfect finishing touch to your Halloween costume. There are literally hundreds of different themes for you to choose from. You can transform yourself into a zombie or maybe an alien just to name a few. You can even use a mask to sort of live out another personality for a little while. After all, in make believe you can be anything you want to be.
Start your search for the perfect scary Halloween mask right here. Make sure your Halloween costume leaves the right impression. Find everything you need for your Halloween Party at discount prices.
4/8/11
Check Out 100g baby pink, light green & light purple (lavender) 3 color mix Feather Chandelle Boa
100g baby pink, light green & light purple (lavender) 3 color mix Feather Chandelle Boa Review
Technical Details
- 100g Feather Chandelle Boa
- 72 inch long
- Turkey Feather
- Color: baby pink, lavender, light green (3colors) with silver tinsels
4/5/11
Choosing a Phantom Halloween Mask
If you are going to a Halloween party and you want to make a huge impact with your outfit, then you should think about going as the Phantom of the Opera with a great looking phantom Halloween mask. You are able to purchase these masks all over and even online for the best scary costume ever! When you go about choosing your phantom mask you will have to make sure that you get something comfortable and also make sure that it is authentic.
You have the opportunity to choose from latex masks, or plastic ones. You can probably make your own from some white fabric you have lying around. The design is fairly simple, so you should be able to get a good idea of what it looks like by checking online and watching the movies.
It is a white mask that covers half your face and the story behind this is that that Phantom was supposed to have a burned face on one side from a fire. You could make it look even scarier by adding some burned or disfigured skin that show from under the mask slightly.
There are lots of places that you can buy this mask from and you should also think about the rest of your costume. It is predominantly black, usually with a black cape or long trench coat type of thing. You can hire your costume if you like along with the phantom Halloween mask and this is normally a lot cheaper than buying one, but if you have creativity and you want to make your outfit unique, then use some black clothes you have lying around and make your own scary mask.
With this costume you will really stand out at your party and you will also be comfortable unlike all those people who are going as monsters, aliens, or ghosts.
Jess Howell is a writer who enjoys writing about phantom Halloween masks. Click the links to visit her blog about phantom costumes and masks.
4/2/11
Great Price bioworld for
Punisher Skull Logo Ski Mask Review
Technical Details
- Officially licensed
- One size fits most
- Punisher logo print
- 100% cotton
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