Who’s Rosie? She’s a feminist and cultural icon that was used to depict the women who worked in the factories during the Second World War.
Target has a Rosie Riveter plus size costume in queen size for $34.99. It includes the shirt and headband.
You could easily make this costume with items from your closet:
For the [...]
Annie’s Costumes is one of the most visited web sites in the world during the months of September and October. It is a family run business that has survived on the internet of ten+ years. It is a sister site to Extreme Halloween Network which hosts costume specific sites: Easter, Marti Gras, Santas, Makeup, Wigs, [...]
Hourglass fashions is getting ready for Halloween, clubbing and whatever comes between. Prices range from $65 to $170 depending on the style. Personally, I like the fairy queen. I expect there will be more added as we move into September (hopefully with plus size models). Many of them are only available in size small to [...]
I came across these shoes from Zappos today and they immediately brought up images of a decked out vampiress, dark goddess, or a frisky lady bug. These shoes are definitely daring with their 4 3/4″ heels. I loved the concealed platform in the toe. These shoes were designed by Type Z and if you haven’t [...]
Here’s an excellent video on creating a glamorous updated witch without doing the traditional all over your face green. It is a bit long and you could probably skip ahead five minutes or so.
If you are looking for larger quantities, better quality, reasonably priced, hypo-allergenic makeup check out Stage and Theater Makeup.
The fabulous MissChievous posted a new make-up video that ties in with Halloween nicely. You can use it for the obvious, Goth. Or you can use it for a sexy witch or vampire costume. Learn how to do Gothic looking making step by step:
Here’s an excellent six minute video on creating a sexy witch appearance with make-up. You may not go to this extent but it will give you some application ideas.
You can find larger quantities, better quality, reasonably priced, hypo-allergenic makeup at Stage and Theater Makeup.
Long before there was a Jack Sparrow and Wil Turner, men and women favorited pirates as a costume choice. If you are going to kick ass on the high seas then you need a costume that is equal parts sexy and equal parts fierce.
First, you need to decide if you are going to be [...]
One of the most glamorous women in the history of Hollywood is Marilyn Monroe (1926 – 1952). She was just starting to become a respected actor before her untimely death — having completed thirty-one films. She has been an idol for curvy women since she hit her 30s although there is some debate as to [...]
I’m not a fan of bugs. They know it and pretty much everyone in a one block radius knows it (don’t get me started on spiders). But there is one bug that is except — the lady bug. They are so cute. They don’t bite. Sometimes they multiply like rabbits — I once found over [...]
Torrid is always guaranteed to carry plus size Halloween costumes that no one else has. This year the showcase includes: Miss Wonderland, Candy Striper, Lady Luck, Fairy Tale Princess, Naughty Cop. They are all in combo sizes 1/2X and 3/4X. There are a little pricier than you average costume shop which is around $49 but [...]
Whether you are a pirate, a witch, or a vampire, Torrid had the best Halloween boot for completing the look of all three.
Currently that style is the Black Plunder Buckle Strap Boot which has a pointed toe and 4″ heel that means business. They are available in sizes 7 to 10 for an affordable [...]
In recent years the Geisha costume has been made popular with the success of book turned movie Memoirs of a Geisha. Plus size clothing suppliers have made it easy for you to be a talented Japanese entertainer too.
Buy Costumes has a few styles of plus size Geisha costumes that fits up to size 22. [...]
Beyond Costumes
