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Kanye doesn't like us...What a JERK!

So Kanye interrupted our website to tell us that Beyonce is better than us! http://kanyelicio.us/http:/www.buycostumes.com

Well... kinda, but with all this talk about Kanye, we knew we had to get in on it. Perfect reason to be Kanye for Halloween. I mean, what’s a better idea for a costume than something in the news. Everyone is talking about is and you will be sure to get a few laughs. Here are some ideas for a Kanye Costume...
-An afro Wig: Not exactly his hair, but I know I have seen him wear some pretty awful hairdos. Take a scissors to this 'do and be creative!
-This Skeleton Sweatshirt- Kanye wore a sweatshirt like this last Halloween. Guess he is just TOO COOL for a real Halloween costume. Although, in my opinion this hoodie is pretty neat to not only wear in October but all year round!
-Some classy dancing loafers- We all know Kanye never watches what he says, but he is sure concerned about what he is wearing.
-80's Slot Glasses- Most kids these days don't even associate these glasses with the 80's, but figure that Kanye started the fashion. He for sure brought these back and a Kanye Costume would not be complete without them.
- And to complete the ensemble.... A Gold Digger!

BuyCostumes also is helping you out with some other GREAT costume ideas. Jon and Kate, a cougar, swine flu.. check out our costume kits for yourself!

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Wig Out! Reasons why wigs are better than hair dye.

It's no secret that a funky, fun hair color is a great way to top off a costume, but trying to get that color you want can easily leave you in a hairy situation. So why not consider a wig instead? They can change your look in seconds without the hassles of hair dyes. So before you reach for the hair dye consider these reasons why a wig might be a better choice come this Halloween.

There's no mess - Wigs are perfect for transforming your look without creating a mess in the process. Products like color hair sprays and other types of hair dyes can stain your hands, clothes and even your shower or sink when washing out the color.

You can mix it up whenever you want – Even with all the color options out there you might not be able to make as bold of statement as you want if your hair is on the darker side (having dark brown hair myself, I know going blonde isn't really an option). Wigs are a great way to instantly change your look and give you the flexibility to try out any color.

There's no risk of A.D.D (A Dyeing Disaster) – I heard so many horror stories from friends telling me how what was supposed to be a simple one time coloring, turned into a dye job gone horribly wrong. Even temporary hair dyes may require several washes before the color rinses out completely. So if you plan to go back into the office after using hot pink hair spray all Halloween weekend be careful!

So if you're ready to ditch the hair dye for a wig this Halloween check out our Hats, Wigs, & Masks page on Buycostumes.com for tons of wig styles and colors!

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Halloween Costume Ideas from Adults to Kids

Halloween 2009 is starting to creep up on us. It’s best to buy Halloween costumes early so you’re not stressing at the last minute over what to wear. To help you out, we’ve put together a list of costumes and themes to point you in the right direction this Halloween.

Top Adult Costume Ideas: Whether you’re planning on going to a friend’s Halloween party or expect to spend a night on the town, one of these adult Halloween costumes will be sure to impress:

Dead Celebrities
Dead celebrities have always been popular choices for Halloween. This year, we have had what seems like an overwhelming number of celebrity deaths. Check out some of most popular celebrities that will most likely be eulogized through costume.

• Michael Jackson: This costume can come in many forms, from those who want to glorify the King of Pop, to those who choose to focus on the controversy surrounding his death. Michael Jackson’s famous thriller video makes it easy to use the star’s memory as Halloween inspiration.
• Farrah Fawcett: The former fashion model and Charlie’s Angel will be popular among ladies looking to use Hollywood’s obituary list for costume ideas.
• Other dead celebrity costume ideas include infomercial pitchman Billy Mays, political columnist Robert Novak, television personality Ed McMahon and countless others.

Political Costumes
The political costume was trendy last year when we saw Sarah Palin as a popular Halloween party theme. This year, she will remain a top costume choice, in addition to fellow Republicans Rush Limbaugh and former Vice President Dick Cheney. Not to worry though, Halloween costumes are quite bi-partisan, as President Obama & the first lady will be popular among couples’ costumes this year.

Superheroes
Always a safe bet is the superhero costume. Last year saw throngs of Batman costumes. We foresee another year of Heath Ledger-inspired Joker costumes, as well as other Dark Knight spin-offs.

Other popular superheroes include the classics like Superman, the Incredible Hulk, Spiderman, and various Transformers characters for those wishing to relive their childhood.


Top Kids Costume Ideas: From trick-or-treating to classroom Halloween parties, finding a great kids Halloween costume based on these suggestions will be sure to keep a smile on their faces.

Popular Movies
Halloween always has a habit of mimicking the most popular movies of the current year. This year, “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen” dominated the box office and will likely dominate the Halloween costume arena. Optimus Prime, Bumblebee and Megatron will be very big among the children this season.

• Harry Potter: The boy wizard will see another year of popularity as more and more kids catch “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” -- the latest film based on the popular series of fantasy novels.
• Hannah Montana: Tweens and teens alike will want to emulate the Disney phenomenon who leads a double life as a pop star – played by the ever-popular Miley Cyrus

Disney
Princess costumes are always a top choice among young girls who love to get frilly. Cinderella, Snow White, Belle and Jasmine are just a few Disney favorites among the little ones. Boys, too, are big fans of well-known Disney heroes. Wall-E costumes; Buzz and Woody from Toy Story and the Power Rangers will be just a few of the fan favorites among boys this Halloween.

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New For 2009- Men's Costumes from Pop Culture

While checking out the new for 2009 Costumes on BuyCostumes.com, I noticed a few trends. First one I will comment on are the new costumes that follow trends in popular culture. This includes movies, TV, and Celebrities that men aspire to be on October 31. In my mind, I know I usually see a lot of repeats of costumes from popular culture and the following seem to be the candidates for this year. Not saying that repeats are a bad thing, as you can really try to outdo everyone else with your own personal flair. So, below is my Top 10 list...

Star Trek: We have a bunch of realistic Star Trek Costumes in accordance with the new movie that came out this year. Definitely a great group costume idea, but you will be easily identifiable on your own. These costumes have got to be comfortable and easy to go out in. Nothing hanging off your costumes to get stuck on something to accidently hit someone in the face!


Wolverine Origins: Everyone will recognize you in these costumes! Another highly anticipated movie that came out this year! I think that the gloves with claws are reason enough to check out this costume! Everyone loves superheroes and mutants, so it's sure to be a hit!

Captain America: In a previous post, we mentioned how Captain America is back from the dead! Brings you to the Captain America Costume. Once again, another GREAT superhero costume and is patriotic at the same time! This costume is INFLATABLE, to show off those muscles that you recently acquired for Halloween. Just make sure your head doesn't inflate with your fake muscles. Also a great Couples costume!

Sweeney Todd: Anyone that has seen the movie or Broadway play, can attest that Sweeney Todd fits into Halloween any day of the year. He's gory, murderous, and dreadful. It's also a historical costume, which is pretty cool too. Breaking into song is allowed, but I'm sure inviting people to sit in your private barber's chair won't be!

Spiderman: Just a plain out cool costume that everyone recognizes. Once again, also pretty neat to be a superhero for the day, but just make sure to remember that although you may think it, your spidey senses may just not be as top notch as the real deal.

G.I. Joe- Rise of the Cobra: This costume has endless possibilities for accessories and most of them are weapons. The new GI Joe Movie is packed with action, even though it seemed to have received mixed reviews. Ninja costumes are classic, but these ones put a modern twist on it!

Watchmen: This DC Comics Movie came out early this year and included some pretty interesting special effects. Become Rorschach for the night and invite your friends to be the other Watchmen.

Sesame Street: Might not seem like the macho costume you've been looking for but wil people will definitely "Awww" when they see you. This great line of costumes includes Bert & Ernie, Oscar the Grouch, Cookie Monster, Elmo and my personal favorite, SUPER GROVER! These costumes are for the serious Costumer and should be worn more than once! Reuse it for your kid's birthday party!

Racecar Driver: Anyone ever tell you that you look like Jeff Gordon? Well, you can be sure to trick everyone with these costumes of NASCAR drivers. Bring along a fully stocked pit crew and racing team for a great group idea! Tony Stewart and Dale Jr. are at the wheel too!

Transformers: Bumblebee, Megatron, and Optimus Prime..Which one will you be transformed into? Bring back the nostalgia and popularituy with these Transformer costumes. Easy to move around in and keep you warm for the colder climates.

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NOW HIRING- Dead or Alive

In the world of Halloween, TONS of people are getting geared up early! Haunted Houses and Scare Shows across the country and around the world are hiring. Halloween is something people are always going to look forward to.

Kings Island Amusement Park in Ohio is hiring for all levels of jobs as scarers. Looks like its more of an audition and they are being held now until the beginning of September.

In the UK, Zombies are getting paid a hefty amount to act at the London Bridge Experience. The competition was very intense, with over 200 applications and two spots. This attraction goes on all year and is very popular to London tourists.

We are also hiring here at BuyCostumes. Our Corporate Headquarters near Milwaukee, WI will be hiring at least 1,000 Seasonal workers to cover high volume in the Distribution Center and Call Center. Check us out at http://www.buyseasons.com/.

What about your own Zombie and Haunted houses? BuyCostumes has tons of really gory, spooky, or scary props and costumes!

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Sexy Costumes From the Past!

BuyCostumes has some great new costumes for the upcoming season and it's never too early to start planning out your ensemble. I browsed though many of our new costumes and realized that a lot of them come straight out of the past. We have a lot of new costumes that represent different times in history and pop culture. We especially have a lot of great new, SEXY, costumes that could make a great group costumes. Or, put a whole bunch of different time periods together for a "decades" themes group idea.

• Prehistoric: Cave Beauty She makes prehistoric times look like something from the High Fashion Runway!
• Early America: Pocahottie This is definitely a twist on your typical Native American costume. Pocahottie is sassy with fringe and feathers! You'll be sure to casue some tribal trouble in this dress.
• 1920's: Gatsby Girl Celebrate the Roarin 20's with this ROARIN costume. She's a 1920's flapper and has TONS of glitter. I like this one again, becasue its pretty simple but with some great personalization no one will have a costume as great as this! Pair it with these Cute Heels!
• 1940's: Ahoy There Hottie A sailor never looked so good. Go back to the time when the "good old boys" were at war and women had to step up. This dress is patriotic red, white, and blue and has classic details like an anchor and gold buttons.
• 1950's: Mini Poodle Skirt This not your mom's costume! HOP into the 50's with this super cute poodle skirt. It comes in pink or red so get a couple of the girls together and no one will ever have looked so good in a "vintage" skirt.
• 1960's: Hippie Chick A grovvy costume for a groovy girl. It's really colorful and easy to dance in! You will get everyone's attention when you walk into the room. Make love, not war!
• 1970's: 70's Disco Queen I'm loving the metallic look of this dress. The neckline cut is right from the disco floor, and heck, you'll be a portable Disco ball. Listen to some ABBA and don't forget the 70's wig. Got some Saturday Night Fever? Would be great for a couple's costume by pairing with this guy!
• 1980's: 80's Rock Star Anything from the 80's is a great idea for a costume. Anyone is bound to have something fro the 80's lying around her house and 80's costumes=80's Music! This costume is really cute and simple, but pair with some colorful accesories and you will stand out among the rest.
• 1990's... errr 1960's?: British Flag Dress You could represent the Smashing 60's or one of the spiciest girls from the 90's! Another great idea: do an "Around the World" theme and use this dress to show off your UK Pride!
• 2000: Go Green Girl The latest trend right now, ORGANIC! Wear this costume and let everyone know how environmentally conscious you are.

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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Another GREAT summer movie release! Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, the movie that documents the 6th year at Hogwarts. Receiving an average of "GO!" on Fandango's "Oh-no" to "Must go!" scale and an 85% Rotten Tomatoes Rating, this movie is full of action, love, and scariness. As an avid Harry Potter book reader, there were a couple things that they left out, but to me that doesn't conclude a bad adaptation. A movie adaptation is based off of the writers' and director's opinions and ideas, and it cannot be EXACTLY like the book. The book gives more detail than the movie which is usually the case in these situations.

Movies across the country had Midnight Showings and Special Premieres. Fans dressed up as wizards, carried wands, painted lightning bolts, and had a great attitude towards the opening. The UA Bonita Lakes 9 Theatre in Meridian, MS, with the help of The Radio People, held a great party with fans lining up out the door! They turned to BuyCostumes.com and used our Harry Potter and DeathEater Costumes!

We want to encourage more customers to post their photos from their Harry Potter Parties to the Product Pages. It's really easy and we love seeing our costumes in ACTION!

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Superman and Batman--NYC Style

At BuyCostumes, its ALWAYS okay to wear a costume. In New York City, however, this does not seem to be the case. Two Men dressed as superheros were arrested in Times Square on the night of July 9th. Supposedly, because they were dressed in costume, they needed to have a 'performing permit' for the City of New York. Granted "Batman" and "Superman" probably deserved the arrest as they also ended up receiving disorderly conduct tickets and resisting arrest. As a warning to all of the aspiring "Dark Knights", follow the laws that your city has in place. In the safety of your own home, costume lovers eat your heart out! Superhero costumes, in my opinion, can be worn at any age!

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ANNOUNCING KICK-OFF FOR WISCONSIN SEASONAL WORKFORCE COALITION

PRESS CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Pat Delmenhorst, Director, Employment Services
Phone: 414-220-8636 ; pdelmenhorst@interfaithmilw.org

ANNOUNCING KICK-OFF FOR WISCONSIN SEASONAL WORKFORCE COALITION
Connecting employment opportunities across the seasons
Seasonal Work = Future Opportunities

July 6, 2009, Milwaukee – Local Employers and Community Based Organizations form coalition to connect jobs across the seasons – over 2,000 seasonal opportunities are available through the coalition’s efforts over the calendar year.

On Monday, July 13, United Way of Greater Milwaukee will present a $75,000 grant to Interfaith Older Adult Programs – Employment Services. Interfaith will partner with an identified group of hiring companies to develop a coalition of employers and community based organizations that will connect area job seekers to possible year around employment. The goal of the project is to provide seasonal employment opportunities as a way to develop workers for permanent positions as they gain new skills as well as offering a bridge to jobs for the unemployed. Seasonal employment has been identified as a way for individuals with barriers to learn on the job work ethics and gain transferable skills that can be used in numerous industries.

Activities for the grant include: employer sponsored training for call center/customer service and warehouse picking and packing; creation of a Wisconsin Seasonal Workforce Coalition; development of a Coalition Website that includes a “Calendar of Hiring;” job coaching at employers worksite by community based agencies; and coordination of transportation. Employer partners will assist in planning and sponsoring exit party/job fairs at the end of hiring seasons to introduce workers to the next seasonal employment opportunities. Jobing.com will provide a grant to develop a website for the Coalition that will list a calendar of seasonal hiring opportunities and highlight the participating partners. In addition, funding will be used to coordinate transportation to Waukesha and other locations not located on a bus line.

The following employers are partnering on the grant: BUYSEASONS, UPS, Marcus Corporation, Christopher Morgan, Jobing.com, and Design Specialists. Community Based Organizations that collaborated in the writing of the grant include: Interfaith Older Adult Programs - Employment Services, Center for Veteran’s Issues, Milwaukee God Squad, Policy Studies, Inc., Goodwill Industries, and Laos Family Center.

For more information contact Pat Delmenhorst (information above) and visit:
http://www.seasonalworkerswi.org

July 13 Press Conference Agenda:
8:30 a.m. Washington Park Senior Center; 4420 W. Vliet Street, Milwaukee
9:30 a.m. BUYSEASONS, INC.; 5915 S. Moorland Rd., New Berlin

7:45 a.m: Milwaukee God Squad Bus arrives to transport workers to BUYSEASONS
8:00 a.m: Job candidates arrive and don United Way T-shirts donated by UPS

Continental Breakfast provided

8:30 Press conference begins

• David Karst, Vice President Human Resources, BUYSEASONS
  - Introduction to the Wisconsin Seasonal Workforce Coalition
• United Way Delegate(s) presents check and make announcement of grant to
  Interfaith Older Adult Programs.
• Carol Eschner, Executive Director of Interfaith Older Adult Programs, and Chris
  Abbott, Interfaith Board President, accept the check and make brief comments.
• Jalem Getz, CEO BUYSEASONS and Mark Green, WI District HR Manager - UPS
  –Comment about the Wisconsin Seasonal Workforce Coalition
• Mayor Tom Barrett & County Executive Scott Walker (Invited for Comments)
  Milwaukee Workforce Investment Board Representative
  (Don Sykes Invited for comments)
• Seasonal Worker - Comments

9:00 a.m. Bus leaves for BUYSEASONS arriving at 5915 S. Moorland Road, New Berlin

Reception and follow-up press conference will be held for the new workers and
Waukesha County Representatives will receive the workers.

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