Celebrate 4th of July American-Style in Melbourne
Independence Day is the American national holiday every July 4th. It commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. The rest of the world wants a slice of this American pie too, so every year on this day, events and activities are organised with...
Which Muppet Character Are You?
With the forthcoming release of the new Muppet movie, The Happytime murders with Jennifer McCarthy, it got us thinking. There are so many Muppet characters and each of them has their own funny personality, which is why we love them so much. In fact we think...
The Rise of the Movie Icon Cosplay
What is it about movie heroes that we love so much? Most people have a few firm favourites, admiring these larger-than-life characters for many reasons: appearance, quirks, personalities and even stupendous capabilities. The heroes that appeal to us the most probably...
Bring Tarantino Movies to Life With a ‘Killer’ Costume Party
Tarantino is one of the world’s most interesting film directors. Whether you love or hate his movies, it has to be said that they’re unique. His entertaining style has earned him a hell of a lot of fans, and even people that don’t generally love movies full of sex,...
Dressing Up Star Wars Style: May the 4th be With You
Of all the characters on the world stage, Star Wars characters are up there among the most fun to dress up as. There are just so many iconic characters to choose from, and they liven up any party or event. What’s more, now that the new Hans Solo movie, Solo: A...
What Is Cosplay And Why Should You Do It?
The upcoming Supanova comic con and gaming expo this month got us thinking. Conventions like this would not be what they are if it wasn’t for cosplay. Thanks to cosplay (and a few other factors) they are playgrounds for all walks of life. For a few days people...
The Top Ten Marvel Characters To Dress Up As
Since 1939, Marvel has been responsible for creating some of the world’s best-known superheroes. These superheroes appeal to people of all ages; from kids as young as 2 to grown men and women… after all they’ve been wowing us with their antics since childhood. Some of...
The Best Ways to Celebrate Easter in Magical Melbourne
What are you going to do this Easter? If you’re in Melbourne, here are the best ways to celebrate Easter. For one thing, Easter egg hunts are just thrilling for kids. Adults can also get a kick out of them, watching and joining in the excitement. An Easter egg...
Your Guide to an Awesome Saint Patrick’s Day in Melbourne
It’s highly unlikely that you haven’t experienced (or at least heard of) Saint Patrick’s Day by now. This patron Saint of Ireland has hero status around the world and his death is observed with huge celebrations every March 17th. Melbourne would never be one to miss...
4 Fun Costume Ideas to Spice Up Your Valentine’s Day
The key element here is costume fun, but in new ways. If you’re cozily coupled up, we’ve got ideas for you. If you’re trying to win him or her over, we know what to do. If you’re single… no worries! By the end of the night you may not be, but you’ll have had a blast...
Pirates of the Yarra: It’s Time to Make Memories You’ll Treasure Forever
Pirates of the Yarra. At some point in your life, you’ve probably dressed up as a pirate, and what fun that is! Pirates are one of the most popular costume characters - their rebellious nature allows us to push the boundaries and have lots of fun mimicking...
5 Australian Music Festivals Not To Miss This Season
So here it is: 2018. We are fresh into the New Year and the festive parties are still alive and kicking in our memories. Does that mean we need to calm down and throw in the towel? Of course not. A date ain’t nothin’ but a number, and the many music festivals...