Halloween Adventure, The Masters of Maquerade

22 June 2009

Sassy Renaissance Costumes

Do you ever find yourself wishing you could go back in time? Well, with costumes from Halloween Adventure, you can!

Go all the way back to the Renaissance times with our insane Renaissance costumes. Back then, boys were gentleman and women were ladies. Ahh, to live in an age of romance.

If you’re scared to go all out, dip your feet in the water with our Lock Lace Bodice Renaissance Costume. Pair with pants or a skirt for a fabulous costume! The superb cut cups the breast for a perfect lift. Double boning in the front dips below the navel for a flat profile. Lacing in the 54 grommets up the back sides and front allows for custom fitting. Made of durable cotton twill in burgundy and trimmed in gold gimp, this bodice is engineered to last for years. A hidden pocket keeps the four pieces of spring-steel boning in place, and reinforces the front grommets.

If you think you’ve got the guts to go all out, try our Lock Lace Bodice Dress Costume. This costume is like the milkmaid gone badass, with a gorgeous multi layered purple and fuchsia skirt, white peasant shirt and sexy bodice top. More, please!  The superb cut cups the breast for a perfect lift. Double boning in the front dips below the navel for a flat profile.

Dress like the women of old time Italy in our Maiden of Verona Adult Renaissance costume. This costume is gorgeous, and features a lovely long purple and ivory panne gown with gold trim accents and a matching headpiece. It’s almost reminiscent of something Maid Marian would wear while waiting for Sir Robin Hood!

Gents can rock our Marine Blue Harem Pants. These babies look perfect with a plain black button up. Rock it with a Napoleon hat or our Tales of Old London Hat for extra spice.

If the pants aren’t your style, try our Twill Cloak with Pin. This baby is badass, or at least, as badass as a Renaissance costume can be! The double layer of cotton twill keeps in the heat while letting out the body's moisture. The outer layer of twill is black and the inner layer is navy.

For more Renaissance costumes, check out our Halloween Adventures website! Remember to check in our wigs section for fabulous hairpieces to match your historical self.

14 June 2009

Jetsons Live Action Movie Coming!

Love the Jetson family as much as we do? Then you'll be as excited about this news as we were. Famed Dusk till Dawn, El Mariachi, Sin City and Spy Kids director  Robert Rodriguez is working on preproduction for live action version of the Jetsons. Adam F. Goldberg from Fanboys completed a script for the movie in 2007 but Rodriguez has been hard at work retooling the script. He's also been pretty tight lipped about casting for the movie. Here's hoping that the movie doesn't turn out like the live action version of the Flinstones. With Robert Rodriquez at the helm I have some faith in the project. In the meantime take a look at these re-imagined Jetsons costumes inspired by the original cartoon characters Judy and Jane never looked like this in the animate series.

We're a bit obsessed with this Jane Jetson costume. That shiny purple dress! Sparkly! Metallic! Purple! Futuristic! It's just oh-so-fabulous! Even Judy's costume is fantastic - a shimmering pink zip up number that is sure to have all the guys calling. Men will love our George Jetson costume, while kids will adore our Astro dog costume. Putting it on the family dog is a hilarious activity in and of itself.

If you were casting for this movie who would you cast for Judy,Jane, Elroy, George and Cosmo? Imagine casting has compiled their own list of predictions from user votes.

01 June 2009

SNL takes on Marvel with Spiderman Costumes!

SNL stars Bill Hader and Seth Meyers have written their own version of Spiderman. The story is set in New York City and according to news media Halloween is coming early this year. The comic release date is May 28th 2009, which means you should be seeing this wacky version of the famed Marvel Comic in stores. The plot is all about Spiderman getting knocked out during a Greenwich Village costume parade. That’s right this is not the suave guy we have come to know that can save the city from the evil enemies. Instead Spiderman has been knocked out and replaced.

But who is replacing him? An intoxicated reveler has taken the real Spiderman’s place by donning the costume. The rest of the plot will remain untold. Kevin Maguire did the artwork for the new comic. You might remember him from the Justice League International Comic. So you have some excellent art, but you’ll have to decide for yourself if the written work is up to standard.

For us, it means just another boost in Spiderman costume choices. You might decide to add your own story to the tale this year for Halloween. What better costume idea than to have a bit of a knocked out look to your Spidey? Of perhaps you have revealed your identity as the real “Spiderman.”

With Spiderman 3 costumes and Marvel comics you can never go wrong at a costume party. Just think this year could be full of Spiderman, Wolverine costumes, and much more. Afterall if it is not a new comic that spurs you into action for your current costume it might just be a movie like X-Men Origins Wolverine. The movie has been an ongoing hit since its release earlier this month.

Marvel Comics has also provided Justice League costumes for us. Wonder woman costumes for the female persona may even be right up your alley. The truth is even with an SNL spin on the favored comic there are always going to be costumes for everyone based on the heroes created.

25 March 2009

Twilight Love Story and Costumes!

28 June 2010

5 Fun Couples Costumes

The Best Couples Costumes Around!

Make like Sonny and Cher, one of the most famous couples in Hollywood history (way before Brad and Angie were around) and pick up one of our “I got you babe” Costumes. This crazy number includes purple pants for him and gold bell-bottoms for her, plus a whole lot of rainbow tie-dye. You’re bringing sexy back, old school style.

For those more in the mood for something guaranteed to have neighbors in stitches (and maybe, send kids running), check out our Adam and Eve Couples Costume. This amazing getup is one size fits all, and includes two flesh-toned jumpsuits with strategically placed leaves. It’s hilarious, it’s badass, and it’s an homage to the couple who started it all.

Speaking of funny, our Nuts and Bolts Couples Costume is absolutely ridiculous in the best of ways. This costume is easy as can be, and features lame covered foam oversized “metal” pieces with adjustable waistbands. Now all that’s left to wonder is whether his bolt will fit inside your nut…

Another “will it fit?” party favorite is our Plug and Socket Couples Costume. This set includes a black and grey socket tunic for her and a white plug costume for him. Both costumes are made of light yet durable fabric. This Halloween duo will have party guests requesting demos all night long.

Hungry? Too bad, cause our Bacon and Eggs Adult Costume isn’t for dinner. It is, however, for Halloween! This fabulous set includes one bacon tunic and one egg tunic, both in one size fits all. You might have to remind people that you’re not for dinner, but you’ll definitely get them staring!

You can always make your own couples costume by choosing two individual costumes from Halloween Adventures. Making your own creation can be just as fun!

21 June 2010

Are You Ready for 4th of July?

The first Independence Day was celebrated on July 8th, 1776 – not on the 4th!The 4th of July wasn’t even a federal legal holiday until 1941!In 1776 there were 2.5 million people in the 13 original colonies. Last year on the 4th, there were 302 million in 50 states.The US imported about $216 million of fireworks in 2006, with $206 million from China.We also imported $5.3 million in flags – again, mostly from China.Americans eat more than 150 million hot dogs on the 4th of July!

Throw on your party clothes and celebrate Uncle Sam’s birthday. Do it in style. Red, white, and blue is the way to go - whether you’re in a bikini, shorts and a t-shirt, or a suit. Top off the look with a party hat just right for the occasion. We’ve got yourtraditional Uncle Sam top hat! You just can’t go wrong with these! They are all really well-made and fun. I love the quality of these and the velvet-like material they are made out of. They are comfy as can be and hold their shape fantastically. And they all have this great little feature - size adjusters inside. You can make them fit your head perfectly. This comes in really handy for me – being of the more compact size than most.

14 June 2010

Take a Trip Down the Rabbit Hole!

07 June 2010

Top Five Scariest Costumes for Girls

TOP FIVE SCARIEST CHILDREN’S COSTUMES FOR GIRLS

We know most girls prefer to be pretty princesses on Halloween, but we also know there are some girls who are just born to be bad and want to rock it scary-style while they Trick or Treat. So, we’ve created a list just for those girls, a list of costumes so scary you might swear you accidentally switched your child with someone’s zombie.

For those who want one foot in the water and one foot out, try ourDazzling Devil Children’s Costume. This Dazzling Devil is adorable in red and black. Dress has black trim hem and criss-cross front panel, and sheer red flowing sleeves. Also included are red headband horns and of course a pointed red tail. Perfect for those who want a little bit of scare and a little bit of pretty!

Feeling bad? Try our Snow White Evil Queen Teen Costume. This officially licensed Disney costume is a perfect way to illustrate that you’re smart, evil and you mean business! It features a great bluish purple silk dress with batwing sheer sleeves with gold detailing, as well as a fabulous foam collar, emblem, hood and of course, a crown! If Snow White’s lessons are any indication, a girl in this costume is not to be messed with.

Scary Harry Potter fans will fawn over our Death Eater Bellatrix Children’sCostume. Our Female Death Eater Bellatrix costume comes complete with dress with cummerbund and attached hood, and mask. This costume is perhaps the scariest female costume we’ve got! Just picture Bellatrix broadcast widescreen in the movies with that terribly maniacal laugh. Channel her evil and go to town! Just remember, death eaters may scare younger children, so wear with caution.

Practice your kung-fu moves in our Jewel Dragon Ninja Costume. This costume is only as scary as you make it, so learning some karate is advisable! You’ve got to be able to show off the skills to match your outfit! Includes a polyester jumpsuit, princess satin vest with character screen print dragon and face mask.

Brother and sister teams can rock our Pirate costumes. For girls, check outourPirate Girl Elite Collection Child Costume. It includes: Mid-length dress, gold trimmed lace-up vinyl vest, tulle petticoat, sash, bandana and jeweled choker.Yo, ho, ho and a bottle of… juice? We know you’re too young for rum, but that doesn’t mean you can rock this bad to the bone costume!

04 June 2010

We Love Rock and Roll!

20 May 2010

Masquerade Prom is HOT in New York City this year!

Article submitted by the Masquerade Costumes Store / Halloween Adventure Times Square:

We here at Halloween Adventure 43rd Street have made one BIG observation this past week:

Masquerade masks are definitely IN with the high school and teenage crowd here in the Times Square area. Masquerade Prom, masquerade school cruises, masquerade Sweet Sixteens (and Fifteens). That means it's been a very busy week for us here at Masquerade Costumes!

Floor managers Gabby and Oriana report that at least 3 schools in the area are having masquerade themed proms (junior and/or senior proms), according to information they've gathered from teenage shoppers this week. Oriana says that masks are being bought by both male and female students. "It's not just the girls," said Oriana, "but the females have been more into feathers."

When asked what sort of masks the teens have been buying most, store manager Stella reports "Mardi Gras, definitely." She goes on, "I've been getting groups of kids in here all day buying Mardi Gras masks. Definitely." Stella said she would certainly call this a feeding frenzy.

Gabby spoke a bit about the development of the masquerade mask popularity among the teenagers. She said the mad dash for masks this week started with a small burst of student shopper activity on Monday, and by Thursday the rush was in full swing.

Gabby also added that she has noticed the masquerade mask popularity gradually increasing with young people since New Years this year.

The masquerade rush has been keeping the Masquerade staff on their toes this prom season, and Stella and crew have been in top form throughout it all!

May 2010

17 May 2010

It's Been a While Since We've Seen Santa!

10 May 2010

Gettin' Wiggy With It!

3. Are you ready to party like it's 1985? Do you spend your Friday nights playing old Lynyrd Skynyrd songs on your acoustic guitar only to become frustrated when you can't quite remember the lyrics to "Tuesday's Gone"? Have you mastered every step in the "Achy Breaky Heart" line dance? Then prepare to score some chicks this Halloween when you wear our totally rockin' Super Mullet Costume Wig! It's all business up front and party in the back for the coolest dude in town! Costume Idea: Ripped jeans, a cut-sleeved flannel shirt, a white wife beater, and construction worker boots.

03 May 2010

Make Your Fairytale Dreams Come True!

20 May 2010

Masquerade Prom is HOT in New York City this year!

Article submitted by the Masquerade Costumes Store / Halloween Adventure Times Square:

We here at Halloween Adventure 43rd Street have made one BIG observation this past week:

Masquerade masks are definitely IN with the high school and teenage crowd here in the Times Square area. Masquerade Prom, masquerade school cruises, masquerade Sweet Sixteens (and Fifteens). That means it's been a very busy week for us here at Masquerade Costumes!

Floor managers Gabby and Oriana report that at least 3 schools in the area are having masquerade themed proms (junior and/or senior proms), according to information they've gathered from teenage shoppers this week. Oriana says that masks are being bought by both male and female students. "It's not just the girls," said Oriana, "but the females have been more into feathers."

When asked what sort of masks the teens have been buying most, store manager Stella reports "Mardi Gras, definitely." She goes on, "I've been getting groups of kids in here all day buying Mardi Gras masks. Definitely." Stella said she would certainly call this a feeding frenzy.

Gabby spoke a bit about the development of the masquerade mask popularity among the teenagers. She said the mad dash for masks this week started with a small burst of student shopper activity on Monday, and by Thursday the rush was in full swing.

Gabby also added that she has noticed the masquerade mask popularity gradually increasing with young people since New Years this year.

The masquerade rush has been keeping the Masquerade staff on their toes this prom season, and Stella and crew have been in top form throughout it all!

May 2010

05 May 2010

The Iron Man Cometh!

With the coming of Iron Man 2 to theatres this week (Friday, May 7), so too have come a great selection of Iron Man costumes to New York Costumes!

For adult Iron Man fans and character portrayals, we have both Iron Man and War Machine costumes.

The Adult Deluxe Iron Man Mark VI costume includes a strikingly realistic color and shading style to represent the Iron Man body armor, as well as a muscled chest and shoulders (for extra buffness!), a glowing reflector chest icon, and a mask in the style of Iron Man's helmet.

The Adult Deluxe War Machine costume includes a muscled jumpsuit, much like Iron Man's though colored and styled in steely grey and mechanical fashion of War Machine. It also includes a character mask.

For children, we have a variety of styles of Iron Man costumes. These include Iron Man Mark III and Mark VI versions: the Iron Man Mark III Classic, Iron Man Mark III Muscle, Iron Man Mark VI Classic, and the Iron Man Mark VI Muscle, as well as the children's War Machine Muscle Costume.

Come and check 'um out at New York Costumes at 104 4th Ave in New York City. And remember that you can see the new Iron Man 2 movie in "Regal Premium Experience" at the Friday, May 7 debut, at the Regal E-Walk Stadium 13, 247 W 42nd street, New York City.

01 July 2010

Plus Size and Sexy For Men!