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Entertainment Magazine: VirtualMall: Costumes
New costume fashions and party ideas for 2012
Most of the costumes that are popular right now will be in style for Halloween this year.
The top costume 2012 trends and ideas for young adults include the top box office movie characters and celebrities, according to major costume retailer BuyCostumes.com. Youngsters still prefer super hero and pirate costumes. Adults have been pushing the envelope to the bizarre.
A big trend for this upcoming Halloween is the revival of Mickey and Minnie Mouse costumes for adults. Bring back your childhood and become a Mousketeer. Disney Princess and Alice in Wonderland costumes will be big for childen, tweens and even adults.
The 2012 Presidential Mask Poll has started!
Politician costumes will make a strong appearance and sales results may predict the next President.
Which mask will win? Obama, Romney, Santorum, Paul, Gingrich??
Join the Official 2012 Presidential Mask Poll at BuyCostumes.com.
Top kids costume ideas
 1. Vampires
The most called-for trend for 20 12 is vampire and werewolf accessories, costumes, fangs and clothing. See more about the Vampire costume trends.
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 The number two pick reinforces the notion that motion pictures influence consumer taste in almost everything. 31 percent said super heroes are superior looks this year. Death-defying disguises include Batman (19 percent), Spiderman (6 percent) and other unspecified super do-gooders (6 percent). Mask pictured: Black-Suited Spider Man Adult Vinyl 1/4 Mask.
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 Need more proof of the persuasive nature of movies? "Ordinary" movie characters -- that is, those without super powers -- are third on the list with 24%. Top billing goes to The Joker (6%), Indiana Jones (4%), and various individuals from Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, and Shrek. Mask featured: Batman Dark Knight Adult Joker Latex Mask with Hair.
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 Deluxe Barack Obama Costume Adult Mask. This Barack Obama Adult Mask includes a full face mask that resembles Barack Obama with a big smile. Read more about the Barack Obama mask.
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Alice in Wonderland Costumes
The amazing costumes from Tim Burton's hit movie "Alice in Wonderland." The Deluxe Alice Adult Costume pictured here includes the dress with petticoat and glovettes. This is an officially licensed Disney product from Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland. See all Alice in Wonderland Costumes.
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| Disney's Cinderella Deluxe Costume Collection for girls has everything needed to wear for a Halloween party or trick-or-treating. The Cinderella Collection includes the Deluxe Cinderella Costume, Jewel Princess Cinderella Tiara and Light-Up Jewel Princess Cinderella Shoes and Wand. Find the top Disney character costumes. |
'How to' Costume Videos
Whether you’re in need of a few good costume ideas, helpful hints on how to put your best face forward, or spooky suggestions on how to make your graveyard the most ghoulish of them all, Halloween Videos offer all the help you’ll need.
Watch How To Videos from BuyCostumes.com
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The EMOL.org staff has compiled selections of 2012 costume ideas and trends for kids, preteens, teenagers and adults from well known major costume suppliers. Many retail stores have reduced shelf inventories, so web sites are the best place to find more unique costumes. New Halloween costumes for 2012 are posted as they become available.
Entertainment Magazine links to costumes in BuyCostumes.com extensive online catalog for new ideas. Special links to costume deals from Discovery Store, DisneyStore and Walmart.com are also provided.
Costume sections
Children Costumes
Age 1-7: Toddlers & Kids
Age 9-12: Pre-Teens
Ages 13-18: Teen Costumes
Adult Costumes
Costume Ideas
Top Holiday Toy Lists
The predicted list of the biggest holiday "must-haves" features dozens of new toys. Carefully selected after a comprehensive review process, items on the list are organized by age from "Baby's First Christmas" to "Big Kids."
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Party Ideas
Halloween Accessories
Movie Character and Celebrity Costumes
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Links to top Costume Suppliers & Web Sites
The following links lead to the web's most popular Halloween costume web sites. Since they are third-party sites, a new window will open to the web site. These are Entertainment Magazine approved affiliate links. All transactions are done with the selected retailer.
Historical and Specialty Costumes
Halloween Celebrity and Movie Trends
Pet Costumes
Major Costume Web Retailers
- amazon.com: Choose from hundreds of Halloween in many sizes for infants, toddlers, children, teens and adults. Also plus sizes.
- BuyCostumes.com see our links to special offers to thousands of costumes for Halloween. Check for web discounts.
Need a Halloween costume idea? Dress up in style with this years more popular costumes- even make your own.
Deck out your house with Halloween decorations, play Halloween music or watch a horror movie.
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Advice on keeping Trick-or-Treaters safe
 Reports about a self-proclaimed pedophile who stalks children and posts their photographs on the Internet, have prompted concern among parents, as children take to the streets this Halloween.
Child safety expert Bob Stuber, who regularly counsels law enforcement officials says it all starts with teaching children how to handle potentially dangerous situations.
To keep trick-or-treaters safe, he recommends adults do the following:
- Accompany young children when they go trick-or-treating.
- Confirm schedules and routes before older kids go trick-or-treating by themselves.
- Have children carry a flashlight or light stick to increase nighttime visibility.
- Make sure older children wear watches that are visible at night so they can keep track of time.
- Have kids remove masks, when walking from house to house, to ensure peripheral vision.
- Instruct children to approach well-lit houses in familiar neighborhoods while trick-or-treating.
Overall, Stuber says it's critical to teach kids never to walk away or get into a car with strangers. "Because young children are especially trusting," he says, "they're vulnerable to adult requests for help, such as finding a puppy or seeking directions. Drive that message home, and it will quickly become a habit."
Once a child is aware of risks, it is vital to give them the tools and techniques. One way is to provide children with the OnGuard Kids Safety Watch with built-in 110-decibel alarm that audibly attracts attention should they encounter trouble. Website: http://www.onguardkids.com/ Source: Concord Camera
Halloween News Headlines
Halloween Time offers families a chance to celebrate the season as they interact with some of Disney's most beloved characters decked out in seasonal costumes at Disneyland and Disney's California Adventure parks. Guests will also enjoy a unique opportunity to experience some spooky fun with Disney's more sinister characters, the Disney villains. In addition, Mickey's Trick-or-Treat Party returns for 12 special nights in October. Continue reading about Halloween Time at Disneyland Resort.
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BuyCostumes Top Deals
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WalMart Costumes
 Now in stock are Walmart costumes for Halloween, birthday and celebrity costumes for toddlers, boys, girls, babies and adults. Save more when you buy costumes from Walmart online. Get FREE site-to-site pick up on many products sent around the globe.
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Disney Costumes
Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse costumes, Disney Outlet Store discounts and online special deals. Use the Disney Gift Finder to match up the perfect gift or create your own combo. See Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse from Disney.
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