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Lipstick for Burlesque

Tuesday, September 21st, 2010

GLITTER LIPS FOR BURLESQUE

Burlesque performances are about challenging the conventional, so if you are hosting or performing in a moulin rouge
or burlesque party / show pay attention to the finer points of make up and it will enhance the overall look of your costume.

For example when it comes to lipstick why not use glitter. Simply apply some matt or cream lipstick and pat cosmetic glitter on top of it. There is no end to the number of colour combinations you can use. Experiment with different colours of glitter over different colours of lipstick.. Eyelash glue can be used to help hold the glitter in place.

In general when preparing for a moulin rouge fancy dress party make sure you pay attention to costuming above the neck. For best effect don’t just grab a costume and leave it at that. If your costume is fabulous but your face and hair are drab then the fabulous costume can lose it’s affect. For fancy dress parties, attention to detail makes all the difference.

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Organising a Fancy Dress Party – Step 1

Sunday, May 30th, 2010

Some of the best parties I have attended have been fancy dress affairs. When it is properly organised and people enter into the spirit of the occassion it is great fun.

The key to hosting a successful fancy dress party is to send a very clear, unambiguous invitation that leaves noboby in any doubt as to what king of party it will be. To help your guests you should have a theme for the party. Popular choices include, vicars and tarts, super heroes but with the release of the new film, Sex and the City parties are hitting the top of the most popular fancy dress themes.

One of my favourite themes is ” Father Ted” . There is a week long Father Ted festival held off the West Coast of Ireland every year. As well as been super fun you can really test the limits of your fancy dress ability. Just think of all the characters, from Ted himself to Father Jack and of course there is Mrs Doyle. You could be a different character every day.

So if you are thinking of hosting a fancy dress party make sure the invitaions you send clearly state the theme and if you have time a few texts / e-mails to confirm the arrangements will do no harm.

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Planning for Childrens Parties

Sunday, May 23rd, 2010

Childrens parties are like any other event, the better the planning the better the result. In some cases you have to be prepared well in advance particularly if you want to host the party in a venue outside your home. Well run party facilities are in demand and some are booked for months in advance. Remember most parties are held at the weekend which limits choice considerably.

The age of your child will also dictate the level of planning required. Up to the age of 3 most parties are more for the parents. Yes it is important that the chil’d friends are invited but the main priority is the blowing out of the candles. Most children up to the age of three are more than happy to be fussed over by close friends and family. At this age preparing to feed and entertain the adults is more of a priority.

Once you child gets to the age of 4 years old and upwards they will be very aware of TV characters and films. This awareness will influence the choice of party theme. Up to the age of 7-8 most children love a party theme. It should be fairly evident from the toys your child likes and the TV programmes he or she watches what themes they will be interested in.

Luckily there is plenty of online party shops that can supply the latest themed party supplies and deliver them to your house or place of work.
Our advice is selection a date and theme as early as possible 6-8 weeks is perfect. You should then have plenty of time to organise the invitations, decorations etc.

For kids up to the age of 4 our experience indicates that fancy dress is not a requirement. Some kids may like a pirate or princess party. In such cases a
small amout of dressing up is OK but do not put pressure on parents to dress the kids in full blown fancy dress costumes.

We will continue with more posts on the topic of childrens parties in the coming weeks and months.

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Fancy Dress for Hen Parties

Saturday, May 22nd, 2010

Moulin Rouge Fancy Dress

There are loads of things to remember when organising a hen party. This job normally falls to the head Bridesmaid or a good friend. The golden rule to remember is, the Hen gets what she wants (within reason !) One of the decisions that will need to be made is a theme for the night out. It can range from modest and discrete to loud and very pink, it is totally up to the Bride to Be and close friends. So here are some suggestions for a hen party theme, all of which will require some fancy dress.

MOULIN ROUGE
This gives everyone a chance to get involved. There is no ducking out of this theme. Moulin Rouge Fancy Dress is readily available and best of all it will
also keep you warm when moving from restaurant to pub to night club. However what we like best about this theme is that it can be as consevative or as daring as you like. Not everyone in the hen party will want to be running around in skimpy sailor fancy dress. With a Moulin Rouge theme the hens can choose from something as simple as a feather head dress and wig to a full blown red moulin rouge outfit with suspenders and sexy stockings. The choice is yours.

OCCUPATIONS FANCY DRESS
If the Bride likes the idea of a themed fancy dress hen party then there is no shortage of choice. Clerical fancy dress is always popular with nun costumes always in demand. The costumes available range from standard black dresses and head gear to a sexy vinyl short dress and whip. This option can be relatively inexpensive as it is not necessary to purchase a full costume. Most hens will have a short black dress then all you have to add is headresses.

Military fancy dress is another theme that falls under this category. The costumes available under this heading are mainly sailor suits. Perfect for a summer hen in a costal town.

1970′s Theme
Search your parents wardrobe for this theme. Bell bottom trousers, droopy moustaches and afro wigs are what you need.The great thing about this theme is the fact that if you pick the right night club you can get the DJ to keep the 70′s theme going. Not many hens go for a 70′s look, it can be more a stag thing but that is what makes it so much fun. Then of course there are ABBA costumes.

Before deciding on a theme and sending the invitations you should think carefully and consult with the “Head Hen”. You need to be sure that a she actually wants fancy dress to be a part of the celebration. Some hens just don’t like it. The venue you are planning may also determine the theme, if any. An expensive restaurant may not appreciate a group of hens in
moulin rouge fancy dress dancing there way through the restaurant. The last thing you want is difficulty getting into a venue. It can ruin a night. So check well in advance that the venue is comfortable with a fancy dress theme.

If the Bride to Be is OK with a fancy dress theme and the hens are up for a laugh we highly recommend putting in the effort. It brings a whole new dimension to the hen party and gets everyone in a party mood right from the start.

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