Archive for October, 2009

Frankenstein Child Costume

Now, are you prepared for what this outstanding Halloween Season is about to bring? Because if you’re not, then you had better hit up the local drug and grocery stores for some serious candy. You will need it when all those little trick-or-treators come around. Trust me; they will be itching for some heavy duty sugar. I can’t guarantee what they will do to you if you’re lacking. Therefore, you need that candy supply! Oh, and don’t forget an awesome costume. Whether it be a superman, clown, batman, vampire, mummy, or Frankenstein costume is irrelevant. Just have one on. This occasion requires a little spirit.

Frankenstein is one ugly monster.  He is one of the most recognized characters due to several recreations of the Frankenstein classic film.  Victor and his grave robber companion worked together to assemble deceased human remains into a hodge-podge creature.  A lightening storm is always occurring so power is available for reanimating the meat man.

I saw a Universal Studios Monsters Frankenstein Child Costume there that practically blew everyone else’s get-up away. This thing looked so realistic. Just to be clear, I’m talking about Frankenstein’s monster here. Not Victor himself. Many people make this mistake. Anyway, the high-end Frankenstein costume was outstanding. I had to wonder who did this guy’s make-up. It must have cost him a fortune. Now that is what Halloween is all about.

If you can not afford a great costume you might decide to rent a costume.  If neither of these choices meet your needs you can make your own Frankenstein costume. Purchase a black blazer-type jacket, a dark t-shirt and platform shoes from a thrift store, if you don’t happen to have any in your closet. The Frankenstein monster always looked too big for his clothes, so if the jacket sleeves are too short and it won’t button, all the better. Any dark pants complete the outfit.

Get green make up and Frankenstein neck bolts from a costume supply. The neck bolts can also be purchased online. You may need spirit gum to attach the bolts. Some bolts have wires that fit around your neck.

Apply a coat of black nail polish to your finger nails.

Next, apply a gel or mousse to your hair to make it look slicked back.  Forget wearing bangs, your hair must stay away from your face.

Smear a good coating of green makeup over your face, neck and hands.  Get a black eyeliner to add definition to your eyes.  Apply a brown eye shadow to your upper and lower eyelids.  Draw stitches and a scar or two with the black eye liner pencil.

Go to your Halloween party and try to scare your friends. Remember to hold your arms straight out and to make tortured sounds.

Ah, which costume to buy this year? No worries! If there are two you really like, just go with one this year and one the next. That always works for me. Oh, and be sure you check out       .   Who knows; maybe you’ll want a Frankenstein costume.

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