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After Halloween and on to Winter Holidays 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Diablo) — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 21:09:00 +0000

We're moving into November now, and Halloween season 2011 is all wrapped up! Whew! And while that means some more wintery and holiday-ish items will take the forefront at our New York Costumes shop, we've still got the classic scary vibe in effect:

As a matter of fact, we even have some new creepy decorations hanging around after the Halloween season:

But as the weather gets colder, the days get shorter, and the time of holiday cheer approaches, we get into the winter holiday spirit:

More to come as we move further into November and then December.

Keeping it warm and bright as winter creeps in!

Dynamic Web Inventory is Live!

noreply@blogger.com (Diablo) — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 21:27:00 +0000

After months of overhauls and updates, our dynamic web-viewable inventory is now live on NewYorkCostumes.com! We've been working hard to get tons of our in-store products up on our inventory page, where customers can check the stock status of items in our shop. Though we don't yet have every item up online yet, we do have a LOT up there.

You can see the dynamic inventory pages here: New York Costumes Inventory.

Tony also made a bunchy of very nice buttons for the different departments in the inventory. Here are but a few:

The inventory site has both browse and a search options, along with photos of the items listed.

One thing the inventory site is not is a web store; there is no shopping cart or check-out feature, and it is not for placing orders online. Rather, it exists to give visitors an idea of what we've got in stock in our splendid brick & mortar shop here in Manhattan's East Village. More store products are being uploaded to the inventory site every day.

Check it out, get an idea of what products are in stock, and come on down to the store to enjoy the crazy and creepy atmophere of the physical shop itself!

It's PRIDE Week here in NYC!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Stella Masquerade) — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 21:51:00 +0000

There is so much going on in NYC city this week. Party after Party after Party!!!
Not to mention the PRIDE PARADE on Sunday! People keep asking me what they should wear for pride. DUH! RAINBOWS!!!!!! In case you didn't know, rainbows (and mermaids) are my favorite things ever!!
Here are some ideas about what to wear this year.

Mermaid Parade is THIS WEEKEND!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Stella Masquerade) — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 17:57:00 +0000

We are still fully stocked with your mermaid parade merchandise! What will you dress as?

A PIRATE?

A SEA CREATURE?

NEED SOMETHING FISHY?

Snazaroo for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad on the iTunes App Store

noreply@blogger.com (Stella Masquerade) — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 21:20:00 +0000

Face painting app from one of our vendors. And it's FREE!!

Snazaroo for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad on the iTunes App Store

Xotic Eyes - How To Video

noreply@blogger.com (Stella Masquerade) — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 18:26:00 +0000

We have these in stock! They are super hot!!

YouTube - Xotic Eyes - How To Video: ""

Getting ready for the mermaid parade!!

noreply@blogger.com (Stella Masquerade) — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 22:20:00 +0000

SCRAPBOOK OF PRESS ARTICLES

noreply@blogger.com (Stella Masquerade) — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 22:00:00 +0000

This is our scrapbook of e-press about New York Costumes / Halloween Adventue NYC. Many articles have been written about us over the years. Here are a few we have found on the web:
Oct 22, 2010: Staff of Village's Halloween Adventure is perfect for doling out costume advice
Source: NY Daily News
Oct 31, 2009: Saturday Halloween Means a Surge for Costume Store
Source: NY Times
Oct 29, 2008: Even Sarah Palin mask is not scary as Bush's
Source: NY Times
Oct 31, 2007: A Place Where One Person’s Costume Is Another’s Work Clothes
Source: NY Times
Oct 21, 2006: Werewolves Come and Go, but Business of Halloween Is Forever
Source: NY Daily News

Masquerade Prom is HOT in New York City this year!

noreply@blogger.com (Diablo) — Thu, 20 May 2010 20:36:00 +0000

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!

Masquerade Costumes
Halloween Adventure Times Square
311 w 43rd street @ 8th Ave
New York, NY

May 2010

The Iron Man Cometh!

noreply@blogger.com (Diablo) — Wed, 05 May 2010 16:33:00 +0000

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.

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Warm Weather in NYC and Mermaid Make-up Tutorial Videos

noreply@blogger.com (Diablo) — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 19:16:00 +0000

Warm weather has finally arrived here in New York City. And not a moment too soon! And once warm weather rolls around, we start to think about warm weather activities.... like June's Mermaid Parade at Coney Island!

And, as we at New York Costumes were thinking about summer time and underwater dress up, we decided to do a bit of searching for video tutorials to give us some inspiration for the 2010 Mermaid Parade.

For a shiny underwater effect, this sea nymph make-up tutorial involves use of glitter and sequins. This one is very thorough.

And a fun video tutorial / demo on how to do Mermaid make-up. Includes using mesh netting to create a "scale" effect with the make-up application. Great to bookmark for the Mermaid parade.

And we costume people over here at the East Village Halloween Adventure shop are soon expected a big shipment of sea creatures... costume accessory sea creatures, that is. They'll be joining the Shell bras and coconut bras and the hula skirts to help folks prepare for the Mermaid parade. Bring on the summer time!

Something Fishy at New York Costumes?

noreply@blogger.com (Diablo) — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 18:49:00 +0000

Stumbled upon at New York Costumes: Halloween Adventure NYC (East Village). This crazy, rather animated, wall-mounted fish. Yeah-what???

NYC Purim Parties 2010

noreply@blogger.com (Diablo) — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 21:57:00 +0000

Purim Parties coming up in NYC for Purim 2010....
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Manhattan Jewish Experience Presents :: PURIM PARTY 2010 ::
Join hundreds of Young Jewish Professionals to celebrate the festival of Purim at the hottest new venue in NYC :: Carnival Presented by Bowlmor ::
Event Details: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=274567371436&index=1
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Purim Party with Hadag Nahash at (Le) Poisson Rouge
When: Feb 27, 2010 11:00 pm (Saturday)
Where: Village Theatre, 158 Bleecker Street, New York , NY 10012

Hadag Nahash, meaning Snake Fish, is one of the most successful acts in Israeli popular music today. Though usually described as hip-hop, Hadag Nahash music also incorporates funk, jazz, electro, rock and even Middle Eastern sounds.

Event details: http://eventful.com/events/purim-party-hadag-nahash-le-poisson-rouge-/E0-001-028431052-0
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Chabad Prospect Heights presents it's 6th annual community Purim party!

Saints Win! Saints Win!

In what is being described as the biggest upset in history, Mordechai and Esther, true saints, beat out Haman and Achashverosh in an amazing display of defense and offense, rarely seen before by the Jewish people! Join us as we celebrate.

Saturday, February 27
At Cong. Kol Israel of Prospect Heights 603 St Johns Pl.
Havdalah service 7:30
Megillah Reading: 7:45
Light Buffet | No Fee

Sunday, February 28 - 10:30am-1:30pm | Megillah reading 11:30am
At Franklin Park Bar & Lounge 618 St. Johns Pl. Subway: 2/3/4/5/6 to Franklin Ave.

Experience the sweetest Purim you’ve ever had! Featured entertainment by the world famous Danny the clown, performing his renowned show of Magic, Juggling, Animal balloons and face painting.

Masquerade in Costume contest with prizes
Sumptuous Purim feast
Assorted Hamentashen bar
Dance to the beat of Live Music by Shmuli!
Danny the clown's Magic show & Juggling act *Animal Balloons
Face painting

Suggested donation* $18 Adult $10 Children
*No one is turned away due to lack of funds

Sponsors welcome! Contact Rabbiari@brooklynyid.com
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FIDF 2010 Purim Party
When Thu, February 25,8:00 pm - 2:00 am
Where B.B. King Blues Club & Grill

Description
Save the date! Last year, hundreds joined us at the FIDF Young Leadership Purim Party. This year, this highly anticipated event will take place at the legendary BB Kings Blues Club... When? Feb 25, 8:00PM-2:00. Arrive early for an open wine bar Proceeds from this event will go to the DIGNITY Program. To learn more about the dignity program, visit: www.israelsoldiers.org.
To purchase tickets now, visit: http://www.israelsoldiers.org/store/product_info.php?cPath=24&products_id=598
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At 92Y Tribeca, the Purim Party 2010 features a Purim spiel by The Shushan Channel, an original play created by comedy writers from The Daily Show, the Tonight Show, and 30 Rock.

Full details and more here: http://www.villagevoice.com/events/purim-2010-1669179/

Purim is on Feb 28. Early this year! Get ready!

noreply@blogger.com (Diablo) — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 21:03:00 +0000

Purim is on February 28 this year. That's pretty early! Our sister store, Masquerade Costumes NYC, up on w 43rd street in midtown west sent us some very "New York" -looking photos of their Purim display window:

Bead Giving Season is a-Coming in! Mardi Gras!

noreply@blogger.com (Diablo) — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 19:34:00 +0000

Mardi Gras is coming up quick, and the beads are rolling in at New York Costumes. When it's Carnival time, you know you've got to get your beads on.

And, as a matter of fact, we just got a whole new delivery of Mardi Gras beads. Check 'um out:

Mardi Gras Party Beads. These come in multiple single-color strands of beads, with the various strands being in different colors.

In a packaged set, there are 12 strands (necklaces), which include strands in colors: green, purple, gold, red, and blue. In other words, Mardi Gras colors and then some!

Mardi Gras Beads. Not unlike the "Mardi Gras Party Beads," but these packages sets of beaded necklaces contain ONLY Mardi Gras colors. So that is 12 strands of only green, purple, and gold.

Beads are of the 7.5 mm size and come on necklaces that are 33 inches long.

Ma rdi Gras Braided Beads. Three strands of the classic Mardi Gras colored beads - green, gold, purple - braided together to make a multi-colored necklace. For extra decadence and for that extra special bead-earning reveler. Classic style with some added pizzazz.

Dis co Ball Mardi Gras Beads. Mardi Gras beads but with each individual bead in the shape of a mini disco ball. These beads are a little larger and the strands are a tiny bit heavier.

So many variations are available on the classic green, gold, and purple beads. Imagine digging through piles and piles of these shiny beaded strands. That's what we've been doing over here in the East Village at the costume shop. And this is only the tip of the iceberg! Onward into Carnival Season!

ColorFlame Candles. Light up my life!

noreply@blogger.com (Diablo) — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 19:29:00 +0000

Just in at New York Costumes, some neat little birthday candles with some extra special flare. Flare as in style, and flare as in flame!

ColorFlame Candles burn with flames in a variety of colors. Light the wick, and watch the flame light up in either red, purple, blue, green, or orange.

These candles come in sets of 12, with two of each color and a plastic holder for each candle. Each candle is 2" tall and burns for approximately 8 minutes.

A great way to add flare and style to a birthday cake, celebratory baked goods, or other project calling for tiny candles.

Celebrity Sighting at New York Costumes!

noreply@blogger.com (Diablo) — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 19:05:00 +0000

Scanned from the Daily News, Wednesday, Jan 6. The caption mentions that Ashlee Simpson and her husband got these masks with a "little help from a downtown costume shop." That would be us at New York Costumes, the downtown Halloween Adventure.

People's blood isn't for drinking, but Blood Energy Potion is!

noreply@blogger.com (Diablo) — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 17:55:00 +0000

People's blood isn't for drinking, but Blood Energy Potion is!

Blood Energy Potion is a new, creepy product that just arrived at New York Costumes. This drinkable, fruit punch flavored packet of blood-like goodness has similar nutrients to real blood and is at the same time a "succulent source of electrolytes."

Rip it open, pour it all over your face, and lap it up. That is, if gore in on the menu for your fright fest or carnival of blood!

NOT to be used for transfusions or intravenously, but great for making a bloody mess that you can consume.

From your humble narrator:
Bottom's up!

Blood Energy Potion available in New York City at
New York Costumes / Halloween Adventure
104 4th Ave (or 808 Broadway)
@ 11th street.
New York Costumes Shop Online
Phone: 212-673-4546

Mardi Gras vs Masquerade Ball. The difference matters.

noreply@blogger.com (Diablo) — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 19:23:00 +0000

In honor of Mardi Gras 2010, Oriana (of 43rd street Masquerade) speaks about the difference between "Mardi Gras" parties and "masquerade" parties:

She would like to remind readers and party-makers that while a Mardi Gras theme party may be a masquerade party, not all masquerade parties are Mardi Gras parties. Both Mardi Gras and masquerades often call for elaborate masks and finery, but the Mardi Gras party has a more specific focus; Mardi Gras conjures up images of jesters, beads, Bourbon Street, New Orleans, green and gold and purple, and drunken revelry.

On the other hand, "masquerade," while technically defined as any party where masks are worn, often calls up images of a masquerade ball - finely dressed ladies and gentlemen dancing and adorned in Victorian style, chandeliers, ornate decorations, and high formality.

Oriana suggests that shoppers and party-makers have a good idea of whether they want their parties to have a "Mardi Gras" feel or a "masquerade ball" sort of vibe. She then suggests that shoppers use the most appropriate terminology that will help them in their search for masks and party supplies.

Is your masked theme party a Mardi Gras bash or a masquerade ball?

Or is it somewhere in between? Even if the masquerade party to are planning doesn't fit into the categories of a ball or a Mardi Gras bash, you can use these examples as ends of a spectrum to describe the party to are creating. It will help you shop, and it will help your sales associates to serve you better.

This note is from Oriana's page on Masquerade's website:
http://masqueradecostumesnyc.com/oriana.html

Couples Masks for Valentine's Mardi Gras Fun

noreply@blogger.com (Diablo) — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 20:23:00 +0000

Continuing along on the theme of a "Valentine's Day Mardi Gras," since in 2010 Valentine's Day is its usual Feb 14, while Mardi Gras is Feb 16, we will investigate some nifty couples' masks for masquerading and mischief.

Whether you are a part of a couple or seeking to be (perhaps with the help of Cupid's arrow), couples' mask sets leave many opportunities for get-together games.

The obvious choice would be for a pair of lovers to show up together at an event - say, a Valentine's Day ball - in matching couples' masks. Or, perhaps the pair might even stay at home and wear their masks there, even so.

If a single is looking for his or her love on an evening out, he/she could wear one of the masks and carry the second to give to his/her mate or mate-to-be. Hide and seek type games or scavenger hunts for one or both of the masks are also possible games to play.

Maybe a single guy or gal who is pursued by many suitors will carry the mask that matches his/her own and then, with all competing suitors assembled, place that matching mask on the mate is his/her choice. Wow, now that sounds like something out of a fairy tale!

Let's have a look at some popular couple's masks...

There are the red feathered Mardi Gras couples masks with gold trim and dangling lace. There is the male masquerade mask version and the female masquerade mask version. There are headband masks.

There are also black feathered Mardi Gras couples masks of a similar style to the red one mentioned above, except that they have a bit more of an "elven" eyebrow shape and the "female" verison of the mask has glittery gems between the eyes. Both male and female versions of this mask have ribbons attached. They are also headband masks.

Then there are the deep maroon masquerade couples masks. These are simple yet regal, covered in velvet texture. The "female" version comes with feathers attached, while the "male" version maintains an even greater simplicity. These are another pair of headband masks.

Another version of the red couples masks come in devil-esque style. Both sport a similar base design, but the female red devil couples mask sprouts feathers while the Mardi Gras male red devil mask keeps a simpler style.

Transparent masks also make great options for couples. There are old man, old women, young man, and young woman style.

Actually, there are so many combinations for couples masks, I'm just going to have to open a separate blog entry to continue counting them off! Chew on these velvet ones and the transparent one for now!

Stag Weekends, Event Production, and Word from the UK

noreply@blogger.com (Diablo) — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 17:02:00 +0000

Some quick heads-ups from some of our friends from across the Pond in the UK...

Stag Weekends - Eclipse Leisure is a tour operator specialising in Stag and Hen Weekends, Hen Nights and Stag nights in the UK and Europe. http://www.eclipseleisure.co.uk

Event Production - Events House deliver quality outdoors events and evening entertainment, simulator hire and games hire, all kinds of entertainment for your event. http://www.eventshouse.co.uk/

Games Hire - Rent this jaw-dropping full-size Formula 1 simulator in Ferrari Red for your event or a giant games back, fun for all kinds of events. http://www.gamestohire.co.uk/

For those of you UK'ers and European travellers, enjoy some of these resources for your themed entertainment.

Regards,
New York Costumes

Mardi Gras Valentine's for 2010

noreply@blogger.com (Diablo) — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 20:12:00 +0000

Mardi Gras is coming early in 2010! This coming year, Mardi Gras will be on Tuesday, February 16.

Whoa! So soon! And with Valentine's Day 2010 coming on its usual February 14, there is such great potential for a Mardi Gras style Valentine's Day. Here are a bunch of ideas so that you don't get caught off guard when these two very distinct holidays collide:

Masks are the Mardi Gras trade mark, and masks also make great mystery fun for love birds. Classic romance-style masks naturally suggest the color red, with lace, feathers, golden trim, and hearts. Imagine two secretly wooing love birds, one in a graceful red and gold masquerade Mardi Gras mask and the other in a classic black and gold venetian Mardi Gras mask. Or a regal masked princess wearing a golden Mardi Gras mask with ribbons and jewels listening to the love songs sung by a wooer in the mysterious midnight masquerade Mardi Gras mask.

Real Valentine's mystery can be had with full face masks of Mardi Gras flavor. Full face bl ack and gold masquerade masks give a lover a spooky and serene look. And then there is the reveler-lover with the very potentially deceptive plain white full face masquerade mask.

This is definitely a festive idea that you can develop further and further. If your a lover of revels, it's actually very lucky to have Valentine's Day and Mardi Gras falling so near to each other for 2010!

New Years Eve 2010 - Celebrate in Style!

noreply@blogger.com (Diablo) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:47:00 +0000

2010 is approaching, and we all want to celebrate in style for the marking of the start of a new decade.

New Year's Eve in New York City poses seemingly endless possibilities - Where to go? What to do? There are so many games in town, it's hard to choose... or even to know what's out there to choose from.

Luckily, New Year's Eve Central can offer you a clue into your New Years nightlife options in NYC. Premium parties, open bars, lounges, clubs, and a variety of celebrations can all be found in the New Year's Even Central directory. And from the looks of it, there will be parties almost everywhere to ring in 2010!

When the Elves Come Marching In

noreply@blogger.com (Diablo) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:51:00 +0000

We talked quite a bit about Santa in the last blog entry, particularly because of the upcoming SantaCon. But what about the little guys who keep Mr. Kringle up and running?

Let's talk about elves, baby. In particular, let's talk about elf costumes and some great options for dressing the part of one of Santa's helpers.

For starters, there is the classic Red and Green Velvet Elf Costume, which makes a splendid stand-alone costume or a base for holiday elven attire. Slip on the velvet one-piece red and green tunic, wrap the golden cord belt around your waist, on with the included hat and shoes, and off you go! There are golden belts and pom poms attached to the garment as well.

Not in the market for velvet elvishness? There's also the simpler, matte style Red and Green Elf Tunic to serve as your base garment or stand-alone. This tunic comes with a hat, cord belt, and shoes, all in red and green alternating colors. There are no bells on this one, but there are certainly pom poms! Bells can be added on to the belt, hat, or shoes with a bit of do-it-yourself needle and thread work.

For elvish wear of a solid color, there's the Green Peter Pan Costume, which comes with a tunic, hat, and tights, all in green. And of course, since elves like cord belts (so it seems?!), there's a white cord belt included as well. This tunic has dagged edges on the hem and sleeves, as well as a folded collar and a lace-up neck.

An even simpler green elf can be created with the Simple Green Elf Costume. Really to the point: green pull-over tunic without sleeves, a black sash, and green hat.

Already got an elf costume base? Looking to accessorize, perhaps?

Though not technically an accessory, the green adult long-sleeved bodysuit adds form fitted style to an elf ensemble. Also in the form fitting vein, there are Red and Green parti-colored tights and children's seamless green tights.

More formally an accessory: Green plush elf shoes. And then there are green elf suspenders and red fuzzy Santa hats, for outfitting the mini helpers in the style of their boss man, Mr. Kringle. And for your bag of goodies, use a velvet Santa Sack. Red and gold, with a shoulder strap - perfect for hauling gifts for the big guy.

And these are only a few ideas for holiday elf attire. Go classic... or even go wild. Assemble a basic elf costume, and then add some punk rock accessories for a "hardcore" look, or a mardi gras mask for an even greater festive look, or maybe even some hippy accessories to send a Peace on Earth message all around!