One month til the big Halloween events!

Time flies, I have been so busy sorting out all our new Halloween lines. As I have covered at the beginning of the month the Clowning Around collection is by far my favorite. Although there are some top contenders now available.

Family Vampire Costume idea
We have already sold out of some of our Girls costumes - Vampire Queen (don't worry I have put in another order for more) and the Queen of Darkness is close behind. Why not go as a family costume? Some creepy Vampires would be a hit. We even had a Teen costume for your girls, go as a Va Va Vampire and our women's adult version would be the Sexy Black Widow with long velour dress and cobweb detailed sleeves.

Your undead family will look great at the Halloween Scare Fest! Don't forget the fellas outfits, we have more this year than last with an increase of interest from our male customers. Including the Deranged Jester and the Halloween classic Phantom of Darkness.

The range of costumes I have commented on today are "all in one" outfits, add some accessories to make them stand out more, maybe some weapon props too. But generally they do not need additions - they kit you our from head to toe without worrying that you need extra's.

Should you want to splash out we can still help you out though!

Here are some Halloween accessory must haves:

• Face Paint
• Fake Blood
• Weapons - think bloody cleavers and knives
• Props
• Fangs/Horns/Headdresses
• Wig's
•  Decorations if you are having a Party

Want help with a costume? Want discount if you are buying multiple items or costumes for a group?
No worries, give me a call and I shall help you out on 0115 8716899 ext. 2003 or email me at emily@fancydressvip.com

Halloween is on it's way!

So its the beginning of September and for all of us in the Fancy Dress world that means the Halloween stock is fast arriving. I picked a large selection a few months ago that I think is going to be massive this Halloween.

My top costumes are the Pop Neon Witch Costume and Tricksterina Costume - check them out here:



Both these costumes are my top picks as they look great, feel great and come with so many accessories. The Pop Neon Witch comes complete with Hat, Stockings, Gloves and great fitting dress. The black parts are stretchy body-con so it flatters all figures - with thick straps at the top it will hide your bra straps and the silky bodice and skirt bring an extra life to the outfit. If you are looking for a cute fancy dress option this Halloween this witch is a great option and can be used for another fancy dress occasion especially as a "Good Witch" character.

The Tricksterina includes headband with headpiece attached. Collar with bell detail, gloves, stockings, ankle cuff and body fitting dress with corset attached to two-tone tutu. Add some black make up and killer heels and be a creepy jester ballerina at the party.

Both these costumes are sexy, affordable and amazing quality so they can be used again and again over the years. Check out the rest of our Halloween Collection here.

#BlueDuck from Notts TV

The #BlueDuck army is coming! You can tune into Nottingham's very own local News Station dedicated to all things Nottingham. As we are based in Cotgrave we will definitely be tuning in here at Fancy Dress VIP.

Check him out having a browse through our Fancy Dress accessories. His Pimp and Sombrero combo is spot on!

Zapper Super Hero Morphsuits

Morphsuits have recently brought out a range of "digital zapper" suits for Fancy Dress costumes. In the styling of our favorite super heroes. With full face masks included Morphsuits are renowned for having amazing suits that you can breathe and drink through (if you want to that is!)

Now I wouldn't say these costumes are a cheap alternative at the Party - but they are fantastic and well worth a look! Starting at £42.49 these are SUPER high quality costumes and will last wear over and over, the latex means that they can fit most sizes and shapes depending on how tall you are.

The Zapper technology means you can take photos or videos of your friends (who are wearing the costumes) and they will look like they are using the Super Heroes special powers! All you have to do is download the app onto your iPhone, Android or Tablet and then turn the app on and take photos or videos! Great fun at a Party and an amazing novelty. I would love to see 5 people in one of each of these great costumes at a Party!

It really is fantastic and I have attached a video so you can see how it works. Iron Man can thrust his arm in the air and shoot his hand repulser, Spider Man can shoot his spider webs and Wolverine can sheath his claws! Along with Deadpool and Captain America and some fantastic graphics check them out in the official video here:

Fancy Dress at Museums to make it more engaging for visitors....

So recently I went to a Museum recently and they are just not what I remember as a child. Exhibitions and museums are not exclusively for children or the younger generations but lets be honest they are ultimately the easiest way for younger people to learn and interact with History on a more engaging level.

My favorite museum as a child was "The Tales of Robin Hood" maybe more of an attraction than education center but we did learn from the place. One of the most notable things about this center that I remember is the tour guides. They were always in full Fancy Dress Costumes. Head to toe Robin Hood, complete with Swords, Hats, Boots the lot!

This made the whole experience more enjoyable for everyone and encouraged the children to speak to the tour guides and ask questions about everything - there dress, the time period. I cant understand that when I go to similar places now this idea has gone.

For an easy way to make you're educational experience an engaging, memorable and fun one grab some costumes! It will make such a difference in the hearsay about the place and get people talking about it!

Egyptian exhibit? Grab a Cleopatra costume.

Medieval themed? We have a Robin Hood Ladies costume that is suitable for the era and our favorite Brave Crusader Knight outfit for men which is great for those Guard guides!

Caveman or Prehistoric? Get a full costume from us with a tunic, head tie, wrist cuffs and leg warmers too, this Caveman costume is a favorite in general in our store as well.

Greek or Roman museum? We have a great Caesar costume and an even better Gladiator outfit that has really realistic features, we also have a Ladies Gladiator too.

Ill be going on Holiday tomorrow but be back soon with more Fancy Dress info for you all on the 22nd!
Might grab a Warrior Princess Costume myself as im off to see the Colleseums in Italy!

Emily

Pretty in Pink on your Hen Do

So you have a Hen Do sash, check! Got some booze, check!
Now all you need is some silly little bits to make your night more fun! - and you won't break the bank.

All you need now is a few more finishing touches for a outfit that isn't too over the top (but if you want to go over the top and all out, do so! We have so many costumes you could wear in a group) but today I will be looking at subtle little accessories you could group together for a Fancy Dress Costume.

Getting all dressed up for your night out on a hen do has changed over the years greatly. Some people like to go all out and dress up in crazy outfits but some just want to have a bit of fun without the Fancy Dress overhaul. There are some great alternatives that may also keep the price down loads too.

Why not ask your hen party to all dress in black (everyone has a little black dress! If they don't they will certainly have a pair of leggins and at top kicking about too) and when they are dressed plain add a neon colour.

I recommend the stereotypical pink for your stag!
You can add a pink Tutu for £7.99 that you can get here.
Why not get the Bride to be a white Tutu seeing as shes is tying the knot?

Get a 6 pack of Tiaras for everyone going on the hen do for just £7.49 - that's just £1.25 per person, who could say no to a bit of sparkle on your head on your cheesey evening out? Get yours here.
Oh and don't forget some little Fairy Wands as well! You get 12 in a pack so you will have plenty to stir up some cocktails and grant some wishes on your adventures in the evening.

No pretty Princess should be without her Fairy Wings on a big night out - get a selection of colours and choose from Pink Wings, Purple Wings and White Wings maybe just for the special lady of the night as she is getting married.

A firm favorite is our Satin Pink Gloves and we even have White Gloves for the Bride! Perfect.

Just getting a few of these simple props, tutus, wands, wings and tiaras can really make the Brides night that bit more special so grab a few and Party the night away!

Childrens Fancy Dress overview

I love the world of Fairytale and I think that the best costumes are the golden oldies. From Peter Pan Pirates to Little Red Riding Hood I think you can dress in a great costume, look great and be comfortable at the Party. Fairies are firm favorites amongst young girls and its because the costume are easy to wear, magical and so darn cute! Even boys can get in on the action - dress up as dragon slaying knights of the realm and magical garden Gnomes or elves.

Costumes and Fancy Dress is also a great way for your kids to learn. Have you ever thought about donning a Robin Hood Costume to teach them about the History of Nottingham? Or what about dressing as the Wicked Witch of the West to get them really interested in books and the Wizard of Oz? The possibilities are endless and its such a unique way of learning.

If you want to dress up but are a little short on cash then you can invest in Fairy Wings or a Tiara or two for your little princess to use. Or grab a Knights sword or a Pirates Parrot for a bit of fun! From Victorian Musket Guns to Captain Hook's Hook there is a Story to be told and a lesson to learn. Why not engage and teach kids in a fun way with Fancy Dress!


Left to Right: Queen, Robin Hood Honey, Knight, Mulberry Fairy, Rainbow Fairy, Crusader Knight, George's Dragon

Emily