K Bewitching Spooky Halloween

October 27, 2013 by

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Creepy, crawly Halloween

 

The Halloween program in the kids’ school this year was very different from last year’s.   Halloween 2012, little girls in school were all dolled up as enchanting fairies and the little boys dressed as fierce pirates.  This year, they were given freedom to come in whatever costume they wanted.  The theme was a “bewitching spooky halloween” and while some kids dressed up as witches and zombies, many opted to come as superheroes and fairies.

My two kids are not too keen on going as ghouls, witches or zombies.  We made use of hand-me-down costumes from their Ate Ally so ended up spending just a few hundred pesos for some accessories.  Little Jakei wearing a robe with spider details went as Spider King. Jade wanted to be like Chichay but we didn’t have a white wig so she came as Batsherina, the Bat Queen.

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The program started with school directress Teacher Abby telling a spooky story to the kids.  This was followed by dance presentations from the teachers and the school aides.  It was greatly amusing to watch them dance as we often see them in school all prim and proper.  But then, preschool teachers really are the most ‘game’ people in the world.

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There was a short ramp show where the kids modeled their costumes and struck their best poses.  It was really fun watching the kids though I was a bit red in the face when my little Jakei behaved his usual goofy self right in front of the crowd.

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After the program, it was trick-or-treat time.  Mama’s camera ran out of battery though so I didn’t get to take any pics.  The kids had fun with during their Halloween program but was still spooked about the story when we got home.  I hope I don’t forget to ask their teacher to make the stories a little less spooky next year. 🙂

How about your kids?  What did they dress up as this Halloween?

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Complete Your Daughter’s Halloween Look With Colorful Tights

October 20, 2013 by

Many children and adults love Halloween, not only to get to eat as much candy as they want, but everyone has the chance to dress up in cute, creative, or exciting costumes. No matter what your daughter wants to be this year for Halloween, you can make sure her legs are warm and her costume is adorable with colorful girls tights.

Easy DIY Costume Ideas

The bane of many parent’s existence is the Halloween industry. Most kids do not want to wear the same costume year after year which means their parents have to fork out a lot of money every year to buy the hottest new costume. Some parents are exceptionally crafty and can sew their kid’s costumes. However, most parents would just like to find easy and inexpensive outfits ideas that their kids will want to wear, and that are not complicated to make.

With a little imagination and some inspiration, you can create a costume from easy-to-find materials, add in girls tights and your daughter will be ready for her costume parade at school and an evening of fun and trick-or-treating. Here are a few ideas:

  • Striped stockings can turn a plain black skirt and shirt into witch’s garb. Orange, green, purple, or yellow striped socks are the perfect homage to famous witches. If you want to complete the outfit, get an inexpensive black pointy hat from a costume shop and some green face makeup for an adorable witch in training.
  • If you daughter wants to be a ballerina, try some new colors instead of the traditional soft pink. She could be a punk rocker ballerina, with a black tulle tutu, sparkly tights, and a neon leotard.
  • Maybe your daughter wants to be a famous superhero. Tights are the hallmark of all superhero costumes. You can help your daughter think of her own, brand new superhero, or pick the colors of her favorite comic book star.
  • A flash from the past is always fun, and there is plenty of inspiration to be found from the 1980s. Tease or crimp your daughter’s hair, get bright colored tights and a fun angular top, and your daughter is ready to show off her dance moves and signing skills as a rock star from the past.

No matter what your daughter wants to be, you can help create a one of a kind costume for her starting with colorful and crazy tights.

Staying Comfortable and Warm

No matter how much kids look forward to Halloween and the chance to dress up, many find their costumes uncomfortable and too cold to go trick-or-treating in. Tights and leggings are good way to make sure your daughter is warm enough as the weather turns chilly. It only adds a thin layer of protection, but if your child would have otherwise had bare legs, even that little extra layer can make a difference. Many types of tights are comfortable enough to wear for long periods of time, unlike some other, store bought costumes that are very hot or itchy on kid’s sensitive skin.

Trying to think of affordable, comfortable, unique, and desired costumes for girls can drive some parent’s to wish Halloween was never invented, but you can get a jumpstart in making a simple and awesome costume with girls tights. For instance, you could go down the Hocus Pocus route and dress your girl in Dani Dennison costume to let them flaunt their red tights which might not only make them look great but also keep them warm during the chilly Halloween evening.

Thinking of being a superhero for Halloween? Check out these step-by-step instructions on how to recreate your favorite superheroes look this year.

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Most Popular Kids Costumes in 2013

September 25, 2013 by

There’s no denying that kids love costumes. Whether it’s halloween time, or they are having a birthday party, or simply to wear around the house, kids have the imagination to put on a costume or tie a towel around their necks and instantly become a character from their favorite books or movies.

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Kids Costumes at SpiritHalloween.com

The most popular kids costumes for 2013 are a mixture of characters from this year’s most popular films, along with the favourite Halloween classics. Fabrics, bright colours, animal prints and bones are a big inspiration this season. Take a look at SpiritHalloween.com for their impressive range of new costumes for kids in 2013.

  • Despicable Me—This year the minions will be out in force. These mischievous creatures will no doubt be a Halloween new costume favourite for 2013. Hire your costume, or create your own.
  • Steampunk Costume—This is will a very popular choice for teen girls with an eye for this sub-culture.  Colourful dresses are available that blend Victorian glamour with punk rock.
  • Harry Potter—These well-known characters are still popular choices for Halloween. Choose your favourite character and create your own costume. Customise your look with a wand, glasses, spell books, house colours and your favourite props from the books and films.
  • Punk Fairies—Your usual fairy outfit with striped tights and a short jacket for a punk look. This costume is appropriate for younger and older girls.
  • Baby Doll Dresses—Short and sweet, perfect for young girls. Many costumes come with fairy wings, and lots of bling.
  • Superheroes—These are still some of the most popular costumes available. There are a wide range of spiderman, wonder woman, superman, batman and robin costumes available for girls and boys.
  • Princesses—These are still very popular with young girls, and there is a wide range in stock at most stores. Take a look at the Belle costumes, based on the Disney princess character from Beauty and the Beast. Snow White is also a great costume, with options for young girls and teens in different designs.
  • Skeletons—These can be found as jumpsuits, tights, leggings or socks. Wear these under a dress to make your costume stand out .
  • Tutus—A ballerina-inspired look for young girls at Halloween. Tutus are available in pink, purple, red, white and silver. Wear a tutu to soften a look over tights. Very feminine and fun to wear.
  • Twilight – Belle, Edward, Jacob and Alice are particularly popular costumes from the popular vampire series. Great for kids who can’t put a lot of effort into their costumes (you might just need some ordinary clothes, sparkly glitter and vampire fangs).
  • Katniss Everdeen – the plucky lead character from The Hunger Games. Perfect for girls who don’t like dresses. You need some big stompy boots and a bow and arrows (not a real one, of course!)
  • Animal print—This is a big inspiration this season and is a big part of the Halloween range. Chose you preferred print and wear it boldly. Don’t forget to accessorise your costume!
  • 80’s throwback –There are an increasing number of 80’s costumes available this season. Think legwarmers, neon colours, bright tights, and big hair.

Shop online to see the huge range of kids costumes available for 2013! Happy Halloween!

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