Halloween A Grown-Up's Guide to Creative Costumes, Devilish Decor & Fabulous Festivities

by O'Sullivan, Joanne

• ISBN13: 9781579903466
• ISBN10: 1579903460
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-08-01
• Publisher: Lark Books

Summary

Finally, here's a Halloween book that's definitely for adults. It's brimming with practical and inventive ideas for parties, decorations, and costumes, and with an amazingly atmospheric design that's a luscious treat for grown-up eyes. Take the dread out of a costume party with creative and playful ways to dress for success on All Hallow's Eve; there are even actual costume elements to use, from wings and tails to masks and hats. You'll find ways to repurpose items right out of your own closet or benefit from a quick trip to the thrift shop. Unique make-up tips for a ghoulishly great appearance will complete the effect. An elegant "Pumpkin Primer" supplies projects to enhance the holiday spirit, including menacing hex dolls and simple, spooky candlescapes. Finally, a selection of theme party ideas, from Day o' the Dead to a Masked Ball, will make for a Happy Halloween. After all: why should kids have all the fun?

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION	6	(6)
THE HISTORY OF HALLOWEEN	8	(4)
COSTUMES
CONTEST-WINNING COSTUMES	12	(18)
DYNAMIC DUOS	30	(10)
PARTY ARTY	40	(8)
OUT OF THE (LINEN) CLOSET	48	(10)
THE BEAST IN YOU	58	(14)
HALLOWEEN HARD-WEAR	72	(12)
HATS, MASKS & FACE PAINTING	84	(24)
DECOR	108	(32)
PARTIES
VOODOO COCKTAIL PARTY	140	(10)
DAY OF THE DEAD DINNER PARTY	150	(10)
MASKED BALL DESSERT PARTY	160	(10)
TEMPLATES	170	(2)
CONTRIBUTING DESIGNERS	172	(2)
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS	174	(1)
INDEX	175