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Fantastic Pirate Halloween Costumes Fit to Walk the Plank In

Wouldn’t it be fun to dress up like a hot pirate for your next Halloween party or masquerade ball? Finding the right accessories is all you have to do. From pirate swords to pirate mustaches the right accessories are available. If you don’t want to look for your accessories you can often find pirate costumes complete with a pirate eye patch for your Halloween party. A little planning and this October 31st you can be the hottest pirate to pillage the seven seas.

 Many may think that they are too old to play dress up or cannot find the right costume in the right size, but that is where the world has not changed, only now you can find the costume you are looking for online. Buying online, you will find the convenience of knowing what costume will fit without ever having to step into a dressing room. Just imagine dressing up as the scandalous Jack Sparrow, or as a female version of a women’s pirate captain costume. Halloween Costumes are meant to be fun, so why not a Sexy Pirate Costume.

 Since sailing started piracy has been around. You have heard stories about Barbarossa, Red Beard, and William Kidd. It was said to be bad luck to have a female on board your ship and those who went up against Anne Bonny and Mary Read would probably agree. Whether you imagine yourself pillaging and plundering on the high seas, or making your boss walk the plank, the perfect hot pirate costume is waiting for you.

 Piracy in the Caribbean was a fact of life in the early days, but it has been a source of inspiration for children and for writers through time; in the form of movies and books. In fact, the Jolly Roger flag and Edward England’s flag have also been subjects of history and Hollywood. Piracy was prevalent in the Caribbean from 1560 to the 1760s and continues today. Yet, the early days were when piracy was especially common. It was of interest because England, Spain, the Netherlands, and France were all in conflict with each other. Most of those pirates were of English or Dutch descent.

 If you’re interested in impersonating somebody else for a few hours, Halloween gives you the perfect opportunity to do so. It might surprise you to know that Americans were the first to put on Halloween costumes. Although masquerade balls and mask adorning have been around for eons. Today, Halloween is also celebrated in other countries, including Canada, England, New Zealand, Ireland, Wales, Scotland, and Australia.

 Dressing up in a sexy Halloween costume gives you a chance to attract the opposite sex in a hot and appealing way to say trick or treat, whether you decide to hide behind a mask or not. It is a time-honored tradition to celebrate a festive holiday. Halloween does not have to be scary, horrifying, or only about haunted houses. It is simply a way to dress up in theatrical costumes and have fun. Why not go as that sexy pirate and steal the heart of the one you love.

 If there is a perfect season to don a pirate costume; eye patch, sword, pirate hat, and all, then autumn is it. Pirates have been around for centuries, and pirate costumes are available in new styles each year. This Halloween has fun with your new, hot pirate costume.

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Buying Vintage Costume Jewelry by Oya Costumes

As odd as it may seem, there are some people who would prefer to receive something old rather than something new as a birthday or Christmas gift. Sometimes buying something old can be a very challenging task because one does not know exactly what to buy or how to buy it. If this seems to be the situation you are in, then you should consider buying some vintage costume jewelry.

 What to Look for When Buying Vintage Costume Jewelry

 Shopping for and buying vintage costume jewelry is not always as easy as it may first seem to be. Of course, one can always go to the local second-hand store or yard sales and find vintage costume jewelry by the truckloads. However, not too many people understand what they should be looking for when they purchase vintage costume jewelry. As a result, they usually end up buying things that they did not really want or pieces that were very overpriced.

 The condition is a very important thing to consider when purchasing vintage costume jewelry. One should always check the condition of the jewelry. Of course, this type of jewelry is going to look old, but one should check it for scratched or broken rhinestones, missing pieces, worn plating, tarnish, or damaged enamel.

 All of these things will lower the value of the piece of jewelry. Therefore, when you are looking at pieces to buy, it is important that you check for any damages. You should only pay top dollar if the piece of jewelry is in mint or like-new condition with little or no damage.

 You will also want to check the quality of the piece of vintage costume jewelry that you are purchasing. Many manufacturers made very fine and high-quality jewelry a long time ago, so you should be able to check the quality very easily.

 The weight, condition, and markings will help you determine the level of the quality. Do some research. Be familiar with companies that produced high-quality jewelry, then seek the particular pieces from this company. You should never pay top dollar for a piece of vintage costume jewelry that is not of high quality.

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Toy Costume by Oya Costumes

The “big business” of toys did not start until the advent of the Steam Age after the 1830s when steam powered manufacturing and delivery systems were able to distribute toys across the country. Before this time, parents would create simple toys for their children at home. For example, mothers would sew cloth dolls from fabric scraps and worn-out clothing. Fathers might create a hobby horse or simple wagon for kids to amuse themselves with. Today, our youngsters have playrooms overflowing with toys; toys based on the good ole basics and shiny, flashy electronic toys whirring will buttons and gadgets. Many modern toys are based on popular culture and the reigning movies and television shows geared toward children. Flashback to your childhood or indulge your kid’s current passion, by suiting up in a fun toy costume for a Halloween party or a special birthday celebration.

A popular feature film that features lots of toys is the computer-animated movie, “Toy Story”. Premised on a room-full of toys that belong to a child named Andy, this movie has a toy costume for everyone. There is a toy costume resembling the character Woody, a friendly cowboy that sports retro western wear. Buzz Lightyear is another popular toy costume from this movie with a white spacesuit, faux retractable wings, and a toy costume jet pack to take you to “infinity and beyond”. Slinky Dog, Pig, Bo Beep, and the Army Men are all other choices for a toy costume based on this fun children’s movie.

Little girls will love to get dolled up in a toy costume that looks just like their favorite plaything – a doll. From storybook inspired dolls to more modern diva dolls, there is sure to be a lovely toy costume that makes any little girl’s fantasies come true. A toy costume based on Raggedy Ann features a blue calico dress, a white pinafore smock, and the signature red yarn wig and red-and-white striped tights (plus, there is a coordinating Raggedy Andy toy costume for brothers). You can call the Barbie a “doll’, but really she’s the ultimate modern single woman who has had many professional careers that have funded her sassy pink Corvette and fashionable townhouse.  There are many selections in a toy costume based on Barbie but perhaps the most iconic is to dress in a strapless zebra-print dress, high-heels and long blonde wig to bring back her very fist look in 1959.

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We continue to increase our selection of wigs, hat , makeup, weapons purses, stocking and shoes so you can personalize your disguise and make your own unique statement and show off your creativity and your unique style.

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Even though we now carry thousands of costume designs, we still carefully inspect every costume so that we can offer the best available products and value.

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In 2004 Faten Hodroge followed her dreams and founded Oya Costumes after a successful career in international finance and a few years as a full time Mom. From its humble start in Montreal , Canada Oya Costumes has rapidly grown its sales yearly and has expanded exponentially as a result .

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In 2008, Oya Costumes moved its Montreal operation to commercial lofts over looking Canal Lachine at 4710 St-Ambroise to better serve our growing customer base. In addition, US clients are also being served through our warehouse operation in Champlain, NY.

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We're constantly on the lookout for the latest offerings and new trends that excite the imagination so that every child and adult can bring to life a disguise they have been dreaming of.

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Jack Costume by Oya Costumes

Jack is a male given name that is also occasionally used as a nickname for John. Long popular in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, the boy’s name Jack is picking up in popularity in the United States. There are so many ideas for a Jack costume, you are really only limited by your imagination in creating a Jack costume. But for a jumpstart, we have outlined quite a few ideas for a Jack costume based on fictional characters, real people and even inanimate objects.

Many famous real people are named Jack; it’s a name that’s been around since the 14th century, after all! One of the most famous political figures in the U.S., President John F. Kennedy, was often referred to as “Jack”. A Jack costume for this illustrious leader who was unfortunately assassinated could consist of a 60s-style men’s suit and a latex JFK mask.  Accessorize this Jack costume with Democratic paraphernalia and a date dressed up as First Lady, Jackie, in her signature suit and pillbox hat.

Another real-life idea for a Jack costume is Jack the Ripper. This scary Jack costume, based on the serial-murderer based in Victorian London, would wear the trousers, topcoat, and hat of a not-so-gentle man who lived with the late 19thcentury. Of course, you’ll need to add a knife and faux blood with this “go-for-the-jugular” Jack costume. Scary, yet in a tragic way, is the musician Michael Jackson is another idea for a Jack costume because he is often referred to as Wacko Jacko. There are several choices for a Michael Jackson Jack costume based on one of his ever changing looks. The red leather jacket Jack costume from “Thriller” or the white sequined glove Jack costume would both be chart-topping looks.

A fictional Jack costume could be based on the movies, television or books. One on the most recent Jacks to come to fame is Captain Jack Sparrow from Disney’s “Pirates of the Caribbean”. This eccentric but endearing pirate sports a swashbuckling Jack costume breeches, a billowy linen shirt and a scarf or leather tricorn tied over a dreadlock wig, Jack Skellington from Tim Burton’s dark computer animated movie, “The Nightmare Before Christmas”, wears a Jack costume made from a pinstripe suit with tuxedo tails and a white mask that looks like a combination of a skull and a pumpkin. Plus, dress up as Jack Bauer and spend a day in the life of this anti-terrorism agent from “24”. For the little ones, dressing up as Jack-Jack from the “Incredibles” is a funny choice for a Jack costume, especially if you youngster has more than a bit of mischievousness in them! A little red superhero suit with the “Incredibles” logo emblazoned on the front makes this pint-sized Jack costume perfect for any namesake.

A Jack costume can be based on things that aren’t alive as well. One playful Jack costume based on a time-honored children’s toy is fashioned to fit babies, making them look like their popping out of the wind-up box! Boys and men can dress up as a Jack, the lowest ranking “court” card, in elaborate clothing and accessories styled after Renaissance-era clothing. Of course, one of the best choices in a Jack costume for Halloween is the Jack O’Lantern. Styled to look like a pumpkin with a carved out face, this Jack costume is topped with a stem and leaf hat.

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Rappers and Celebrities Use Gold Jewelry as an Accessory

Critics of some rappers' endorsements have charged that companies utilizing hip-hop artists as spokespeople are inadvertently--or purposefully--promoting negative values. As an example, they point to the rapper Snoop Dogg, who recently appeared in a television commercial to promote a well-known Internet service provider. Critics allege that since the rapper established his reputation by disrespecting women, advocating drug use and glamorizing violence in his songs and videos, he should not be employed to sell a family-oriented product or service on national television.

 Some opponents complain that large businesses, with their focus on generating profits, often overlook rappers' past behavior. "Some companies don't care what an artist has said to become so popular. It's just, 'Can he say it holding the company's phone, wearing its clothes, or driving its car?' " says Jackie Rhinehart, a former executive for Universal/Motown Records. "It's all about the money.If an artist can reach 20 million people and command their attention, a company is not going to tell him to change the message or style that got him there in the first place." Other critics cite the fact that rappers have promoted pornographic videos and T-shirts with drug-related messages as evidence that rappers are morally corrupting young people as hip-hop expands its commercial reach.

 Some supporters of hip-hop's newfound role in the nation's advertising landscape counter by asserting that rappers are entitled to do whatever they wish with regard to endorsing products. Furthermore, backers say, if some critics continue to speak out against a certain rapper or product, those opponents will simply be increasing the likelihood of young people experiencing the "forbidden fruit" syndrome, whereby they become attracted to something simply because others have warned against it. In the meantime, sociologists, psychologists and other academic researchers around the country have begun to study the ways that rap-related endorsements affect American youth.

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Costume Suit by Oya Costumes

Suits, there’s a lot you can do with them as Halloween and special event outfits. A suit costume can really range the gamut depending on your definition of a suit. For example, a surfer’s wet suit or a playboy bunny suit costume might not be quite what you are expecting for an important business meeting, but fun to wear none the less. A suit costume can be found to fit everyone in the family including men, women, children and babies. Even the pampered pet can get in on the suit costume action with a variety of styles that are canine cool.

A basic dark suit costume can create so many different looks. One of the easiest choices for a suit costume is the President of the United States or other notable political figure. Add a powerful red tie and a latex face mask of your favorite (or least favorite) president and hit the campaign party trail. All of the most recent presidents are available including Barack Obama, George W. Bush, Bill Clinton and more  A dark suit costume can create popular characters from the movies including Will Smith’s character in “Men in Black” or Dan Ackryod in the “Blues Brothers”; just add a fedora hat, dark glasses, toy weapons and anything else appropriate.

Popularized in the 30s and 40s, the Zoot suit costume features high-waist pants with wide-legged pants that taper in to a peg leg. The coat of a Zoot suit costume is styled with wide lapels and wide padded shoulders. Available in bright colors, bold plaids and stripes, a Zoot suit costume is sure to get attention. Fitting accessories for the Zoot suit include a pocket watch attached to long chain, a fedora hat and pointy shoes. While the Zoot suit costume was popular within many cultures in American, it has become most closely linked with gangsters and pimps.  Add a toy machine gun or a flashy walking cane depending on your style of suit costume.

Another suit costume straight from the movies is based on the character of James Bond, Agent 007. This fictional spy is world-renowned for his dashing good looks and well-appointed clothing which includes a tuxedo or dinner jacket, bow tie and always an expensive watch. This man of intrigue and fine taste is also known for his fondness of the martini “shaken, not stirred”. Carrying along a plastic martini glass would make a great accessory for this suit costume.

Other suits in the less traditional sense include a bathing suit costume and a wet suit costume, both ideal for a beach or tropical party. You can keep things rockin’ as the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis. Famous for his many elaborate choices in a suit costume including the metallic gold suit costume, the caped Thunderbird suit costume, and the jail house rock suit costume. A big, hairy gorilla suit costume, a jolly Santa suit costume, out-of-this-world astronaut suit costume, and all sorts of superhero suits will make a memorable impression at your special event.

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Fighter Costume by Oya Costume

Practice your punches if you want to dress up in a fighter costume for Halloween. Boxing, wrestling and forms of martial arts are physical contact sports where the participants typically try out maneuver an opponent, either making him step out of bounds, pinning him down or knocking him out depending on the sport. Many of these fighting sports have recorded as thousands of years B.C. and are still popular today. Whether you aspire to be a professional fighter or are just in it for the fun, a fighter costume makes a knock out choice for your next event. You can find a fighter costume to suit your preference and personality and your size as most are available to fit toddlers, children and adults.

A Boxer a fighter costume has changed dramatically since the ancient Greek days the reigning Theseus described the virtual non-existent attire worn at a match; only leather straps to cover the hands and little else below the belt! With today’s Boxer a fighter costume, you may reveal a bare chest but you do at least get shorts! Suit up as a professional athlete on the boxing circuit in a fighter costume featuring a hooded silk robe with matching boxer shorts and padded red gloves. Several variations in color and detailing are available in this a fighter costume, as are super sexy versions for women.

A famous fictional prize fighter was Rocky Balboa, from the “Rocky” series of movies that made Sylvester Stallone a star in 1976. This rags-to-riches story of a Philadelphia boxer featured a distinctive Rocky fighter costume with a robe featuring is name spelled out on the back and a thick dark-haired wig. Make it look like you’ve taken a beating but come out ahead by adding some special effect makeup to your fighter costume. You can create black eyes, gashes, knocked out teeth and a bloody mouth with the right FX makeup adding to a fighter costume.

Other ideas for a fighter costume include Gladiators who were the professional fighters in ancient Rome. Battling in an outdoor amphitheater, these tough warriors took on other Gladiators, vicious criminals and even ferocious animals for the sheer entertainment of the spectators. Russell Crow recently portrayed one of these fighters in the Academy Award wining movie, “Gladiator”. A realistic Gladiator fighter costume includes a tunic with arm and shin guards paired with leather sandals and a battle shield a sword. On the head, the distinctive Gladiator helmet was worn which featured bold red plumage.

A Sumo wrestler is a fighter who has been trained in this traditional sport of Japan that dates back to the ancient Edo period. You may have to grin and “bare” it, because there is not much modesty in a classic Sumo fighter costume. Still resembling the ancient Japanese uniform, the Sumo fighter costume is pretty much just a white loincloth, although a decorative robe is sometimes worn pre-match. A wig pulled up into a black pigtail on the top of the head adds an authentic look to the Sumo fighter costume. For a hysterical and completely larger-than-life look, suit up in an inflatable Sumo fighter costume that puffs you up in a flesh-colored jumpsuit and gives you’re the formidable girth needed for this sport.

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Costume For Baby

Babies just want to get in on the costume fun, too! These pint-sized partiers will be “oohing and cooing” to dress up for Halloween, especially if older siblings are in full costume regalia. With oodles and oodles of drool-worthy costumes for baby, it will be hard to pick just one! The good news is that you can picks lots of costumes for baby with so many holidays on the calendar just crying out for a special outfit such Christmas, Easter and Thanksgiving.  Fashioned in styles made just for baby boys or baby girls, there are also lots of costumes for baby that are perfect for any gender. Top choices in costumes for baby include a menagerie of animal, storybook and movie characters, and fantasy costumes such as princesses and superheroes.

Penguins, and poodles and pandas oh my! The cable TV network, Animal Planet, has the most adorable line of realistic animal costumes for baby that mirror some of their very popular shows. From the Meerkats found in “Meerkat Manor” to a Lemur from “Lemur Street” and more, your human offspring will look darling and not-so-fierce in these wild costumes for baby. Other favorite costumes for baby include giraffes, sheep, monkeys and loveable puppy dogs. And, don’t forget about those larger-than-life beasts from the past – dinosaurs. Popular with mini paleontologists, these costumes for baby make a huge impression.

Beloved characters from bedtime storybooks and must see TV shows make blockbuster costumes for baby.  For example, one little stuffed-with-fluff bear is a very coveted choice in costumes for baby   - Winnie the Pooh! Designed with a hooded character jumpsuit with Pooh’s iconic red shirt, your little one will look like a silly, willy ole bear in this choice of costumes for baby.  Thomas the Train, Blues Clues, Sesame Street and Dora the Explorer are all characters from preschool shows that babies may be familiar with, making them an instant hit as costumes for baby

If you are searching for a fearlessly fine costume for your kid, superhero costumes for baby are a fun choice – maybe someday they’ll be able to bend metal bars with their bare hands and leap buildings in a single bound!  Nearly every fighter of crime on the DC Comics and Marvel roster can be found scaled down in size just for babies. Infant girls will a vision of feminine frills in a frothy princess outfit, ballerina or magical fairy costume. For the newborns up to about 6 months, buntings are a convenient and sweet selection in costumes for baby.  Fashioned as an enclosed sack-like gown, these costumes for baby will keep the non-walking child s

afe and snuggly throughout a cold evening of trick-or-treating. Plus, there are so many cute choices in bunting costumes for baby, from the classic little pumpkin and lady bug buntings to funny bunting costumes for baby such as the million dollar baby bunting to Junior Mints costumes for baby. When deciding on your costumes for baby, pay special attention to length of the costume, ensuring it is not so long as to trip an early walking baby. Also, confirm that hoods have safe cords and all embellishments are securely sewn or glued down. This will prevent a choking hazard caused by items falling or be pulled off costumes for baby and popped in the mouth.

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ONE RESULT by Oya Costumes

If each designer brings his style, he must reckon with specific contingencies: a dancer or an actor is not a dummy, his body, his gestures are data that a designer is not necessarily used. The fashion workshops working on costumes must adapt, just as they adapt to the measurements and requirements of a client of haute couture. In both cases, the ritual of fittings is also the same. But for the collection stage, they can rely on the expertise of the artists with whom they share sensibilities and purpose: choreographers, directors, actors, dancers and sometimes a costume workshop elite, such as Opera Garnier which brings together all the trades needed to create a locker room scene.

The result is necessarily unique: a dress directory measures of a show and its characters. It is also living and modern: in 2013 as in 1917, the creative minds of the time continue to take part in these classic shows as movies or the Internet have not been able to go out of fashion.

The twenty-first century, renowned architects tend to replace the great painters: Jean Nouvel has designed the sets of The Marriage of Figaro and the New York office of Rem Koolhaas took part in the creation of The End. This funny UFO (which will be released at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris in November) is also entering the stage costume in another dimension: the virtual show. Fashion, she really is soluble in all these world stage and proves, if proof were needed, it is also a show that runs continuously.

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