Whether you’re a Harry Potter fan or a hater, here’s a funny little Harry Potter Halloween costume decision tree graphic from cabletv.com.

TV Store Online recently launched its sexy tank dress costumes collection for ladies who want to dress up for the holiday while looking great and without spending a bundle. The dresses come in lots of fun styles like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Power Rangers, Sesame Street characters, Blow Pops, Tootsie Pops, Hershey’s candies, and Coca-Cola. Take a look at the full line here: http://www.tvstoreonline.com/costumes–costume-tank-dresses.html.

Other popular costumes based off of TV shows and movies, include classic shows such as “Double Dare” and “Married With Children” and newer shows like “Glee” and “East Bound and Down”s Kenny “F*ckin” Powers. Costume T-shirts are really popular for those looking for a quick, simple and cheap outfit.

Upcoming media includes TV Store Online’s wrestling costumes boots sold to ABC for the upcoming show “Suburgatory,” which will premiere Sept. 28, and the yellow spandex bodysuit will be featured in “R.L. Stine’s The Haunting Hour.”

Michigan-based TV Store Online was founded in 2004 by Fred Hajjar as a part-time hobby. The then-small shop launched with “Dukes of Hazzard” T-shirts but grew exponentially once it added T-shirts and costumes based on other TV shows and movies.

TV Online Store’s merchandise is one-of-a-kind – you won’t find the apparel anywhere else – and the tank costume dresses are brand new for Halloween 2011.

Ellen has some trick or treaters! A group of adorable kids dropped by to collect some candy, and Ellen couldn’t resist helping them with their costumes. If you’ve seen a hilarious Halloween costume, send us some photos via email to zombie-at-365halloween.com!

Spend this October working that devilish imagination of yours. Alexa is just days away from unearthing 24 Halloween craft tutorials in 24 hours. That should keep you busy until the Big Day. Alexa says they will be “quick and easy and very accessible projects. I’ll be covering everything from jewelry to decor ideas to fun food crafts to costumes! And all of the projects I make are something you can achieve in an evening, so it doesn’t mean you have to spend hours of labor slaving away on your crafts!”

Reader Debbie also let us know about her 2 newest craft tutorial projects: Crow Canister & Tray, and Vintage Look Halloween Decoupaged Decor. Bust out the glue and be sure to share the photos when you’re done.

Have you seen any amazing Halloween tutorials? Share your finds in the comments section!

OMG! Halloween night is only a week away and there are those of us who don’t even have our costumes yet. WTF? Don’t worry, this happens every year and our retail stores know it, which is why we’ve got these pretty tables with colors to help you order up to the last possible second. That is if you want to get your second or third pick for the best costume ever.
That’s right, the best costumes are selling out faster than you can sing “Grim grinning ghosts come out to socialize.”, so the sooner you order the better.

Buy Costumes:

As always, Buy Costumes gives us the most leeway. You can order as late as the 27th and they will still guarantee delivery by Halloween via Ground/economy shipping.

*Only available for locations within a valid UPS Saturday Delivery Zone.

Get 10% off your order $50+ at Buy Costumes with coupon code ZOMBIE50 (Offer expires 10/31/08)

Spirit Halloween:

It’s too late to order with Ground/economy shipping BUT Spirit is offering free shipping upgrades until the 27th. Awesome.

Shipping SALE: 3 day shipping is now being offered at Ground shipping rates. Get your costume fast, without paying any expedited shipping fees. (Offer expires 10/27/08)
Buy One Get One 50% SALE No coupon code needed, just load up your cart. (Offer expires 10/27/08)

Today is a huge day for costume sales so many of us are out shopping for the perfect outfit for ourselves and/or for children. But before you make your final decision, know what lurks behind that store bought costume. Our friends at Green Halloween have some great tips to share;

• Look for costumes made from 100% natural materials such as cotton. Hemp and burlap are child and Earth-healthy and make great costumes.
• Wool is naturally flame retardant (as opposed to many costumes which are sprayed with chemicals to keep them “safe”) and is naturally water repellent, which comes in handy if you live in colder climates.
• Dress infants in themed cotton onesies with matching hats instead of in polyester costume buntings.
• If you do buy a costume off the rack or from thrift or consignment stores, be sure to wash well before allowing your child to wear it for the night.
• Costume jewelry and accessories such as pumpkin treat carriers often contain chemicals such as lead (a neurotoxin). If you are unsure as to whether an item is safe, have it checked by an expert or find an alternative.
• Avoid masks that cover the face and accessories that go in the mouth, such as fake teeth.
• Avoid most store bought face paints, even when labeled “non-toxic”. An easy, make-your own recipe can be found in our new book, Celebrate Green.

By Corey Colwell-Lipson, Green Halloween founder & director
Copyright 2008, Green Halloween

Be sure to visit the Parent’s section for more green costume tips and links to green online costume retailers.

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