Halloween Costume Accessories

You're in the Colosseum waiting for the gladiator fights to start . It's a sea of white togas. Claudius looks like Brutus who, heck, even looks a little like Portia. How are you going to stand out, really make an impression on Caesar who, I hear, is looking for a new chariot master? Accessories of course.

Don't be caught dead in the ring without your stylin' Roman armbands and arm cuff. These say, "I want to stand out, but not attract too much attention. You can trust me not to be the guy passed out in the corner after the orgy."

And ladies, this year is the year to take advantage of all of those great trends coming out of Egypt. Cleopatra has done wonders for dressing up a plain tunic. This Asp Snake Headpiece is sure to make both heads and hearts turn (I'm talking to you, Marc Antony).

The Senate is a dangerous place (just ask Brutus). Don't head into your seat without bringing along a weapon ... just in case Cassius gets some more **ideas**. This Spartan Sword costume accessory should do nicely.

And if none of the above fit the bill, there are a multitude of other Greek, Roman and Egyptian costume accessories, straight from the agora, that are sure to catch your fancy.

If you're not going to be laughed out of Tortuga, you need three things as a pirate. The first is a rocking sword. Afterall, you want Barbossa and the Kraken to take you seriously. This Skull Guard Cutlass will do nicely.

Secondly, you need a hook -- shows the other pirates that you're no one to be trifled with. And finally, you need a parrot -- having a feathered companion makes you a bit more human. Other pirates are more likely to trust you and less likely to holler out Parley!.

Tattoos, boots and eye-patches are also de rigueur for the pirate about port, so check those out as well!

When I was a young vampire, just out of the coffin, all they had were plain fangs ... white, pointy canines ... and we were happy to have them. But now, you kids are spoiled. Not only do you have chrome or gold fangs, there are these new-fangled rainbow fangs that come with your choice of three spurting blood colors! Spoiled rotten ... I had to hike up-hill, barefoot, in the snow to get plain fangs. Now you can just order these over the Internet ... I'll bet you've never even raced home to beat the sunrise.

Speaking of teeth, what is up with these grillz? How much bling does one vampire need? OK, I can understand a little gold (after all, I like to look my best for special occasions), but you can now have Iced Out grillz or Silver Cut Diamond grillz. Heck, you can even get Silver Skull grillz. Now I mean to tell you ... is that just for nights you're going pirate chasing? Spoiled kids - you can't even see your reflection in a mirror; how do you know what you look like?

And we certainly didn't have all these scars, hologram eyelashes and finger jewelry. You kids don't know how lucky you are. Now get out of here and enjoy your Halloween.

Know what the perfect accessory is? That's right .. your pet. Paris Hilton didn't get where she is by accident. She knows a good thing when she sees it. So this is the year, get Fluffy or Fido into the Halloween spirit and make them part of your costume.

As a Stormtrooper, you're anxious to get squashing the Rebellion stronghold on Hoth, but you know that your mission would be helped if a Sith Lord were along for the intimidation factor. Luckily, your pup is ready to step in with this Darth Vader Pet Costume. The Force is Strong in this one!

Have you been aching to recreate that scene in the Wizard of Oz where all four friends skip down the Yellow Brick Road singing? Does a brawl break out every time you discuss it with your friends because you ALL want to be Dorothy?

Well this year, you can point your friends in the direction of the Wicked Witch costume because you can take care of the Scarecrow, the Tinman and the Cowardly Lion yourself .. well, with the help of your pets. So put on your gingham frock and ruby slippers, and outfit your pets in these licensed Wizard of Oz pet costumes.

Toto, we are definitely NOT in Kansas anymore!

A full range of Pet Costumes are available for all your four-legged family members.

Let's not be coy. Halloween is the only time (aside from our wedding) that we get to dress up in the sparkly, girly outfits that we love. So if you don't want to treat yourself to an entirely new costume, the least you can do is get a pretty accessory to brighten it up. C'mon ... just one piece of jewelry. And maybe a pair of shoes. And a tiara. Ok, OK. Let's not get out of CONTROL. And some wings.

The glass slipper has done more than any other shoe (except, perhaps, Dorothy's ruby slippers) to promote shoe fetishes in both men and women. So dress up your Halloween Ball, and get your Prince to come running, with a pair of these alluring slippers.

This charming Peal Choker with Cameo suits any number of princess costumes ... pirate princess, Disney princess or fairy princess. It's good to have accessories that are so versatile!

OK, someone has to say it. If Marie Antoinette wore a crown with skulls on it, I'm pretty sure she wouldn't have been beheaded. NOW see if they'll eat their damn cake.

What?! You're NOT dressing up as a princess? Well, there are several other shoes, gloves, stockings and tights, jewelry and purses and bags to help you create the look YOU want this Halloween!

From Geisha to Granny. Be a Hula Honey or a Devil Dude. Are you a Nasty Punk or a Natty Pirate. Want to play Grecian Goddess or Gothic Lawyer.

These are just some of the wigs that transform your everyday Halloween costume into something extraordinary.

We know there are a few of you out there. Folks who don't want to dress up for Halloween, but are being forced to so you can go to a party - likely because the gal you'd like to date is going to the SAME party.

We understand.

So, this one's for you. The Pirate "To Do" list costume. Fast, easy, painless. Sets just the right tone: ironic with just a touch of self-deprecation.