Friday, November 25, 2011

Make a Superman Costume Out of Your Own Materials

Make a Superman Costume Out of Your Own Materials


With a little ingenuity, it is not that hard to create a Superman costume out of the materials you have at home. First it is important to get an idea of what you are trying to make. Gather some sources that you can refer to later when you might have a question on what might work best. Overall, from head to toe, you will need a blue long-sleeved shirt, a red and yellow 'S' logo for the front, red underwear, blue Pants, red stockings, and a red cape. You might be thinking that some of these things are nowhere to be found in your house. Just take another look around.

A blue shirt shouldn't be too hard to find. It can be a coat, turtle-neck, pajama top...the list is pretty extensive. Don't restrict your thinking to your personal wardrobe either. Don't worry if the shirt doesn't fit exactly because it will mostly going to be covered by the red cape.

Moving onto the logo, this can be made with masking tape, construction paper, Computer print out or an iron on patch. Referencing one of your pictures is important to make sure that you have the right colors and pattern to your design. Once this has been Fastened to the shirt you can move to the next step.

Pants really should be another easy quest. The same rules apply to the pants as did the shirt. It looks best if they are snug so thermal underwear, your sister's tights, or stretchy pajama bottoms might work well. Cotton is usually the warmest and most comfortable. As for the red underwear and the belt that cover the waist, I would suggest using your own Clothing... just a thought.

For the feet, if you have a pAir of red boots or shoes, that seems to work best. Red sparkly or slick stockings might work as well, depending on where you will be wearing the costume. A cape can be formed by using a red sheet, towel or blanket. Become resourceful. Anything that is white will work for you as well because the wonderful power of fabric dye can fix just about anything if it is of the right material. Thinking outside the box withholds the key to creating a wonderful Superman costume out of things you already have at home.




Thursday, November 24, 2011

Best Halloween Costume Ideas for the Season

Best Halloween Costume Ideas for the Season


What comes to one's mind when he thinks of Halloween? Generally, different outfits, accessories, mask and makeup. Halloween is one of the festivals of most exciteMent during which people get a chance to Dress up in their favorite character. What separates Halloween from other occasions is that it allows people to imitate supernatural or scary beings, or even their favorite personalities.

Common Halloween costumes being used:

A wide range of adult, kids', boys', girls', plus size, sexy, pirate, capes and robes, holiday, adult unisex, child unisex, walking illusions, super hero, joker, medieval, and toddler costumes, and hats, wigs and masks are being used to decorate the occasion. The most popularly used Halloween costumes are those of monsters such as vampires, ghosts, skeletons, witches, and devils, or in more recent years, science fiction-inspired characters such as aliens and superheroes. Even Dressing up like famous personalities including presidents, actors, pop singers, sports persons and cartoon characters are in the trend.

Where to select Halloween costumes from?

Finding the best fit costume for the occasion will need a bit of research. Different ideas could be got from the internet, or by browsing through old magazines and catalogs. Internet is one of the easiest modes available today for obtaining different ideas to design one's own Halloween costume. Even the simplest of things like old worn out Clothes can be used to look like an evil spirit. Old available accessories can be used to decorate the outfit. By using all his imagination, one can make himself look different from others in the crowd. Now-a-days Halloween outfits can be easily purchased from retail stores and outlets, making the work even easier. Just adding a few accessories of one's desire makes it the best Halloween atTire.

Kids' Halloween costumes:

Kids are the one who enjoy the Halloween season to the core. They are most excited with the cutest possible outfits. Kids love to Dress up like their favorite cartoon character or super hero. Superman and Spiderman costumes are the often sought ones. They would also love to dress up like lion, tiger, doggy, butterfly or lady bird. It must be remembered that kids dress must be designed carefully. It must not be heavy and troublesome, but must be comfortable allowing the kid to run about and play safely. Costumes of princess and angels are most preferred by girls, which makes them look even prettier.

Adult Halloween costumes:

Adults equally enjoy the Halloween season like kids. They would also enjoy dressing up differently and scaring people around just like kids. Adults love to dress like political or television personalities, or in scary or nasty costumes. Men prefer dressing up like President Obama, Albert Einstein, Santa Claus, pirates or military personnel. Women would like to dress up like a queen, nun, belly dancer or a witch. People can also select a theme and dress up in groups like Spice Girls, Alice in Wonderland Characters, Harry Potter Character, Charlie's Angels or band members.

Halloween is a season of enjoyment, and selecting the best suited and different Halloween costume makes the season even more exciting.