Halloween costumes

*adele* · 26-10-2009 12:37PM

Hahah that spider costume is class!

BumbleB · 26-10-2009 04:15PM

Nice to see girls who think outside of the box .I went to a fancy dress a few weeks ago and it sex6y nurse ,sex5y construction worker sex6y policewoman ,sex7y bin collector ,u get it. Anyhow anybody know how to get a good zombie look ?. I'm a man and I dont know th e first thing about making up.

Futurecrook · 26-10-2009 07:12PM

BumbleB wrote: »

Nice to see girls who think outside of the box .I went to a fancy dress a few weeks ago and it sex6y nurse ,sex5y construction worker sex6y policewoman ,sex7y bin collector ,u get it. Anyhow anybody know how to get a good zombie look ?. I'm a man and I dont know th e first thing about making up.

These aren't bad instructions.

It's simple enough really. You can do a good zombie face with a face painting pack containing white, red, and black paint. Talcom powder can work well for the white face either, or if you use it to dust over the white facepaint it helps it to stick so it wont rub off as easy.

You can achieve a a basic zombie look with just a white face, black around the eyes, particularly underneath, to give the idea that theyre sunken, a hint of red mixed through helps to give the idea of blood, bruising, etc. Then (as explained on the 2nd page of that link) you just need to draw some jagged lines in different places along your face to indicate cuts/scars, etc.

BumbleB · 26-10-2009 09:04PM

Futurecrook wrote: »

These aren't bad instructions.

It's simple enough really. You can do a good zombie face with a face painting pack containing white, red, and black paint. Talcom powder can work well for the white face either, or if you use it to dust over the white facepaint it helps it to stick so it wont rub off as easy.

You can achieve a a basic zombie look with just a white face, black around the eyes, particularly underneath, to give the idea that theyre sunken, a hint of red mixed through helps to give the idea of blood, bruising, etc. Then (as explained on the 2nd page of that link) you just need to draw some jagged lines in different places along your face to indicate cuts/scars, etc.

Thanks there's a pic at the start of the thread and the girl zombie makeup is absolutely class . you see i have a pirate costume that torn to shreds and i want to ghost uop my own visage ,
cheers !:)

Larianne · 26-10-2009 11:08PM

Anyone wanting to make scabs/wounds:

Get some cornflakes and crush them up.
With false eyelash glue (any cheapo ones) create a line where you want the wound and apply to the skin.
Leave the glue to go tacky and then press the crushed cornflakes on it.
Colour with red body paint/lipstick/blood.
There you have some nice scabs.

eVeNtInE · 26-10-2009 11:33PM

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fonpokno · 26-10-2009 11:38PM

Does anyone know where I might get a super cheap corset type top? I want to make a dress but I can't make the top half of it myself so I want to just sew the right colour material to a bodice-type thing....

Any ideas? Couldn't find anything without straps in Penneys which is my usual halloween shop.

mandz · 27-10-2009 10:53AM

My boyf is trying to put a Jack the Ripper costume together. Anyone know where in Dublin we would get a reasonably priced top hat?

Larianne · 27-10-2009 12:22PM

eVeNtInE wrote: »

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ha, I meant as in fake blood... but sure whatever you have lying around the house like.

chris11 · 27-10-2009 12:39PM

;)Any ideas where I can get a letterman/varsity jacket?I live in Dublin.

mandz · 27-10-2009 01:31PM

Change of plan... boyf now considering saw puppet... anyone seen these masks about? Seen it online but afraid it won't deliver on time.

insert-gear · 27-10-2009 03:20PM

fonpokno wrote: »

Does anyone know where I might get a super cheap corset type top? I want to make a dress but I can't make the top half of it myself so I want to just sew the right colour material to a bodice-type thing....

Any ideas? Couldn't find anything without straps in Penneys which is my usual halloween shop.

Theres a lace corset thing in the younger bit of Zara out the back of the store in henry st.

Trinny_Wicklow · 27-10-2009 05:44PM

If you are getting costumes for your children remember a few things - ensure costumes are flame-resistant or fire-retardant, avoid long/baggy costumes to reduce the risk of flame catching the material and try and get a reflective/light coloured fabrics on costumes, this makes the child much more visible to passing motorists when out trick-or-treating.

Read this online the other day. More info here - http://bit.ly/2gUNZS

Duff · 27-10-2009 07:44PM

Only seen this thread. Posted on the main forum there a minute ago! I need a set of veneer vampire fangs. I don't want the crappy kids ones you get in joke shops. I'm looking for something along the lines of this http://www.mostlydead.co.uk/Vampire-Fangs,-Creature-teeth,-Claws/c7/p174/Vampire-Fangs-(White,Glow,Metallic)/product_info.html

Anyone have any ideas?

Thanks!

foundry · 27-10-2009 08:08PM

Hi all,
Any1 kno where one can get edward scissor hands and wig?
Based in carlow, can travel!

Duff · 27-10-2009 10:21PM

I also need to get a Jack Sparrow-esque beard aswell if anyone knows anywhere to get one?

Thanks again.

BDR · 27-10-2009 10:32PM

rebecca9 wrote: »

hi ppl, i really wana be an army girl for halloween but can't find these anywhere, (and i'm going crazy trying to find camouflage dresses and/or skirts!) and ideas? thx

Hey think I'm doing the army look to, I'm thinking of wearing khaki green shorts, a white tank top, I have a silver dog tag and I'm going to look around for some camouflage material to tie around my head and put some pain stripes on my face.

Hope this helps

coolguy · 27-10-2009 11:52PM

rebecca9 wrote: »

hi ppl, i really wana be an army girl for halloween but can't find these anywhere, (and i'm going crazy trying to find camouflage dresses and/or skirts!) and ideas? thx

Woodies DIY do halloween costumes.
I saw a female army costume there

WoollyRedHat · 28-10-2009 02:58AM

Hey.
Looking for a plain orange t shirt and orange converse , I'm hoping orange t shirt wont be a prob, do pennys in town have any? And am looking for some converse shoes preferably orange and cheap, got a pair for three euro a few years ago.
Any help is much appreciated!

blahblah06 · 28-10-2009 09:44AM

Hi guys heads wrecked been looking for a camp army gun like ak47 a smaller handgun and some fake small knifes for a Rambo look. I've tried euro shop n smyths any suggestions?

Vinta81 · 28-10-2009 10:00AM

blahblah06 wrote: »

Hi guys heads wrecked been looking for a camp army gun like ak47 a smaller handgun and some fake small knifes for a Rambo look. I've tried euro shop n smyths any suggestions?

Hallmark? I know Hallmark in Cork have the entire upstairs dedicated to Halloween costumes.

mandz · 28-10-2009 10:04AM

foundry wrote: »

Hi all,
Any1 kno where one can get edward scissor hands and wig?
Based in carlow, can travel!

Try this place in Waterford found it online. www.mypartyworld.ie

They do 24 hour delivery if you order before 1pm. Cheaper than some places I've seen with some things.

pw01 · 28-10-2009 10:07AM

i've never really dress up 4 halloween b4 so thinking of doing it simple and dressing up as a witch??
was goin to get a black dress in penneys and cut it up , wear fish net tights and black boots, get a hat in the pound shop and sum fake nails - Would i be able to pull it off or would i need to buy a proper costume!!?

OldGoat · 28-10-2009 10:16AM

I have to admit that I hate and loath 'proper' costumes. The fun of Halloween dressing up is the inventive and creative way people dress. Turning up to an event and seeing 20 people all dressed in a shop bought vampire outfit (or whatever) is so depressing. When someone walks in the door with something original they light up the room.
Make yer own. Hack up that dress and don the fishnets.

Atreyu · 28-10-2009 10:47AM

Anyone know where I can get my hands on a bald "wig" on the Northside to save myself heading back into the city centre - wanna go as Uncle Fester

Cheers

OldGoat · 28-10-2009 11:13AM

Swimming cap and flesh coloured paint/makeup for a bald wig.

Atreyu · 28-10-2009 11:33AM

Cheers I'll give it a crack

insert-gear · 28-10-2009 12:24PM

Top hats in "the fun place" beside stephens green. Its a joke shop. Theyre 14.99

c7 · 28-10-2009 02:02PM

Anyone know where to get a bowtie and braces cheap in Dublin city centre?

Shallow^B · 28-10-2009 02:44PM

Hi, my friend s dressing up as the cheshire cat and searhing for cat-like contact lenses..
anyone know where to find those in dublin?? don't think thers enough time to order them online ..
Also if anyone has any suggestion on what to wear for the top part to the cheshire-look feel free to share !?

Thanks

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