Costume Universe

Part 1 dealt with the adventure of getting ready for the Holiday season and what almost every family goes through to get prepared. We look back at everything we do just to see those special moments on Christmas Day.

The adventure that I will touch on is the one that happens afterward. The toy truck that will take a little boy through the make believe world of hauling, moving, digging, and all of those places that his mind will take him to. The doll which takes a little girl to those places of tea parties, castles, and far away places where it is just her and her new best friend.

We can’t forget about the teenagers who will try on those new shoes, shirt, dress, jeans, jewelry that when they look in the mirror can already see themselves going back to school in their new duds. The adults who will do the same thing but maybe with a new TV, clothes, computer or laptop, and just about anything.

We all ponder of how cool it is and can’t wait for everyone else to look at our new possessions. We at CostumeUniverse would like to add on to those adventures. Imagine gifting a new costume that will go with what your child, teenager, and, yes, even an adult, has just received and it takes them further into that euphoria of an imaginary place. Because we all know that once you put on a costume you take on that role from which the costume signifies.

Putting on that princess dress that matches the doll that matches the tea set…. what a better way to really enjoy that moment. A little boy could put on that fireman costume to go along with that new firetruck that he wanted. Then watching him go outside and battle those make believe fires.

That is the adventure that I am talking about in this part. Think about adding that little extra something to those moments! Look through our selection of costumes and accessories and just picture of how much more enjoyable those precious moments can be and how much memorable.

Happy Holidays……………..

With Halloween behind us and in a couple of weeks Thanksgiving will be be history for 2009, the rush for those Christmas decorations, Christmas trees, and all of those gifts that need to be purchased is upon us. That is truly when the adventure begins. The after Thanksgiving Sales that this year all of the retailers are going to be after will be here in a wink of an eye. What is going to be on sale? What will are you going to purchase for your loved ones? Who is going to have the biggest sale or give you the biggest savings?

The hunt then begins and so the adventure. How to be in two places at one time to get the one thing at one store and then drive to the other one before they are sold out and, heaven forbid, then to deal with the long lines at checkout. Hence, why so many people now shop online and even then you have to worry about slow websites and slow checkout processes.. BUT we still do it all for the sake of having those precious moments on Christmas Day when everyone is trying their new toys, wearing their new clothes, playing with electronics, or, for me, seeing the smiling faces on the ones you love when they open their gifts.

Happy Holidays……………

Visit us at CostumeUniverse for our specials that are up to 40% off their already low discounted prices.

Just finished watching ABC’s The View and they had some of the top costumes for this year. All of these can also be found at www.costumeuniverse.com and everything is 25% off right now with coupon code ‘happy’. The Kate Goselin Wig is the only thing that we don’t carry… but, with an imagination, you could select any one of the blond wigs we do have and cut and pin it up to look like one. With the discount, your getting a great deal.

The other costumes mentioned Star Trek, Vampires, Pirates, Wizard of Oz, and a selection of Star Wars Costumes.

So click on the links above and check out our selections. You won’t be disappointed and with our low prices and promotions it is best to hurry up and purchase before they are all gone.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!!!

Enjoy a 25% off discount of the entire stock of our costumes and accessories at costumeuniverse.com. Who needs free shipping when you get this much of a discount. In some instances, this discount will pay for shipping and then save you some still. Use Coupon Code ‘happy’ at checkout and you’ll discount will be applied. Contact information is on our website www.costumeuniverse.com. If you have any problems… please let us know immediately and we will resolve your issue as quickly as possible.

Here is the video from this years Dragon Con parade in Atlanta from cnn.com

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Here is a very interesting article which I was reading from Vina Trading.   (www.vinatrading.com)  I’m not sure who the author is but it is a great read.

In a year marked by some shocking celebrity deaths, Halloween feels even more macabre.

One of the spookiest aspects of Halloween 2009 is its heavy reliance on recent obituaries, most notably the passing of the King of Pop.

“When you go to a party there will be a person dressed as Michael Jackson, no doubt,” said Jalem Getz, president and CEO of Buyseasons Inc., the parent company of BuyCostumes.com.

Searches for the costume, which generally includes tight black pants, a leather jacket and, of course, a glittering glove, have gone up more than a 1000%, according to Getz.

Other popular dead celebrity costumes include Farrah Fawcett, Ed McMahon and infomercial pitchman Billy Mays.

Heath Ledger-inspired Joker costumes, as well as the Dark Knight, may also reappear this year.

Meanwhile, diehard Twilight and True Blood fans have breathed new life into classic vampire attire, and reality celebs John and Kate Gosselin will likely be well represented on the trick or treat circuit.

“People like to be current,” Getz said of the current top choices. And no matter how grim, “we don’t judge our customers,” he added.

Also trendy this year? Saving money. According to the National Retail Federation’s 2009 Halloween Consumer Intentions and Actions Survey, total Halloween spending is estimated to fall 18% to $4.75 billion, down from $5.77 billion last year.

Robert McCorkle, the manager of costumes at NY-based costume retailer Abracadabra, says that instead of buying packaged costumes, more people are piecing together looks with accessories and clothes from their closet, particularly when it comes to 60s, 70s and 80s costumes.

But that mentality has taken a noticeable bite out of costume retailers’ bottom lines, including Abracadabra’s. “Last year we were doing good around this time, with $5,400 at the end of the day, this year it’s more like $3,200 to $3,400,” McCorkle said of their daily revenue.

“The economy has caught up to Halloween this year,” Tracy Mullin, president and CEO of the National Retail Federation, said in a statement. “Since retailers know that Americans will be looking to celebrate on a budget, there’s no doubt we will see creative costume and decorating ideas in every price point imaginable.”

The report found that the average consumer plans to spend $56.31 on Halloween merchandise this year, down from $66.54 in 2008.

Consumers plan to spend an average of $20.75 on costumes, which includes children’s and pets’ costumes, $17.99 on candy, $14.54 on decorations and $3.02 on greeting cards.

My regards to Vina Trading to posting this and i’m passing this information on to my blog.

We at CostumeUniverse would like to congratulate Jennifer Krasovec with her Win of a $100 Gift Certificate from CostumeUniverse.com.  Jennifer is attending the “Most Legendary Halloween Party Ever” in Atlanta, Georgia and, because she purchased her ticket before October 1, 2009, she was eligible for a random drawing for this Gift Certificate.

Congratulations Again!!!

Jennifer Krasovec

By Tyra

Most of grew up idolizing Disney characters when we were kids and frankly that hasn’t really changed much for kids today. The classic characters like Cinderella, Snow White, Tinkerbell, Pirates of the Caribbean and Peter Pan that we all know and love are still popular favorites today. Lucky for you, Costume Universe has a wide selection of child and adult Disney costumes and accessories available this Halloween. (continue reading…)

Now we are getting somewhere. Nothing is usually quite as exciting as looking at these gorgeous costumes for women and then trying to pick out which ones are the best. It was even more fun when I had the pleasure of going to Las Vegas a few years back during the big Costume Convention. I went to a Legs Avenue show and it was a show to remember. I had to keep reminding myself of what I was really doing there. Beautiful Beautiful women and, of course, the outfits were top notch!

Use coupon code TOP10 and receive a 10% discount on these or any other purchase from Costumeuniverse.com Here they are in no particular order:

1. Medieval Maiden Adult Costume – $179.99. When stepping into hight court you will be in high fashion in this gown. Medieval Maiden Adult Costume comes with in green velvet and metallic brocade top with headpiece. A great couples costume with medieval knight or Robin Hood. Perfect for halloween, renaissance therater or a school play.

2. Burlesque Dancer Playboy Adult Costume – $98.95. Burlesque Dancer includes a velvet and mesh corset dress with velvet hip drapes, ribbon accent front, lace up back, black fringe underskirt, rhinestone Playboy Rabbit head logo buttons, lace trim glovelets, velvet top hat and matching thigh high stockings.

3. Aphrodite Sexy Adult Costume – $36.75. Mighty Aphrodite! Be the hottest girl at the party with this great sexy costume. Aphrodite Sexy Adult Costume includes tank top, mini dress with chain trim, double layered skirt, chiffon shoulder capelets, and attached gold waist belt. This is a great costume for a Toga party, 300 party or Halloween party.

4. Star Wars Princess Leia Sexy Adult Costume – $48.95. This officially licensed Star Wars Princess Leia costume includes white dress, silver belt, and character wig. Blaster not included.torso and mask.

5. Lady Versailles Sexy Adult Costume – $67.12. This decadent Marie Antoinette costume includes a black and burgundy brocade dress with ruffled sleeves, a ruffle inset skirt, contrast trim, cameo bow embellishments, and matching cameo stockings.

6. Angel Sexy Adult Costume – $37.95. Angel Sexy Adult Costume includes sequin and mesh trimmed off shoulder drop sleeve Angel dress and halo. Wings NOT included. Sizes fit teens and adults.

7. Hula Skirt Adult Hawaiian Costume – $19.99. Hula Skirt Adult Hawaiian Costume is a Natural raffia (grass) skirt from Hawaii 31 inches long and up to 32 inch waist.

  8. Alice in Wonderland Adult Costume – $39.85. Alice in Wonderland Sexy Costume includes dress with attached apron and printed stockings. Petticoat NOT included.

  9. Wonder Woman Adult Costume – $48.99. Wonder Woman Sexy Adult Deluxe Costume. Costume includes dress, cape, headband, bracelets, belt and boot tops.

  10. Devil Lady Adult Maternity Costume – $35.95. This devil maternity costume includes a red devil dress specifically designed for pregnant women. This is the perfect costume for the Halloween look!