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Most of us don’t get the chance to dress in elaborate costumes often enough, so the opportunity to don a masquerade ball gown with a matching mask is both exciting and daunting. Important women in Venice used to spend much of the year worrying about what their dress was going to look like, so you’re [...]

Mardi Gras costumes add the perfect amount of flair to what’s already a really fun holiday. Mardi Gras costumes are almost as varied as Halloween costumes in that you can go funny, sexy, traditional or zany. Of course, Mardi Gras is a decidedly adult holiday, so Mardi Gras attire tends to run toward the risqué.
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If you hope to bewitch your friends or guests at a Halloween or dress-up event, a masquerade costume idea is a wonderful suggestion.
While masquerade costumes are all mysterious in nature as they hide the wearer’s true identity, several choice masquerade costume ideas can evoke many different moods and themes. Take a look at the many [...]

Call it Carnivale, Mardi Gras, or just a costume ball, but if the occasion calls for beautiful, period Venetian costumes, the look is not complete without Italian masquerade masks. Whether you want something simple but elegantly seductive or an elaborate piece straight out of the Renaissance, anything you’re looking for is easily at your fingertips.
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There are a lot of finger food for babies recipes available that can help get your baby a nutritious meal or snack that he can feed himself.
When Is a Baby Ready for Finger Foods?
Before finding finger food for babies recipes, you may wonder if your baby is ready for finger foods. Is your baby starting [...]

Learning how to make Star Wars costumes may be less difficult than you might think, depending upon which character you want to represent. Because the costumes remain some of the most popular movie costumes to replicate, there are no end of patterns and advice available online and in costume shops.
How to Make Star Wars Costumes
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You can capture the true spirit of the Force with a homemade Star Wars costume, even if you were planning on buying a full-scale replica. Many of the classic costumes are easier to make than you might initially imagine, they just require patience and devotion.
Choices in Homemade Star Wars Costumes
Hardcore Star Wars fans, whether they [...]

We asked Steve Kemble, America’s Sassiest Lifestyle Guru, to give us some fabulous inexpensive party ideas. With more than 20 years of experience, Steve has planned events for big names in sports and entertainment and even two United States Presidents. His style and personality have made him a frequent guest on television programs such as [...]

Making Halloween scented candles is a great way to get into the spirit of the holiday. Scented votives also make excellent party favors for grownup trick-or-treaters!
Options for Halloween Scented Candles

When looking for ideas for making Halloween scented candles, you have several different options to consider. For example:

Pumpkin: Nothing says Halloween like a pumpkin scented candle.
Candy corn: [...]

A Batman costume can bring out the superhero in anyone.
Which Batman?
Batman has appeared in numerous incarnations throughout the years, from his comic origins to the 60s television series to the more recent cartoon series and movies. With every new program came a new costume design, offering several possibilities when creating a Batman costume. In general, [...]