We've found spooktacular costumes and make-up thats's perfect for ghouls of all sizes to make your Halloween go off with a BOOm!
It’s October and with all the Halloween events cropping up in Singapore is more than a simple scary reminder that Halloween isn’t so far off. If the idea of finding epic costumes for your little ghosts and goblins spooks you more than the most ghoulish of horror films, then you’re not alone. And, if the kids are tired of your ghastly Pinterest fail DIY Halloween costumes while trick or treating and are after something scream-worthy for the right reasons, we’ve got the lowdown on exactly where to rent or buy all the Halloween get-up and accessories you will ever need.
COSTUMES:
My Mini-Me
We think My Mini-Me has a fabulous business model: you select online from hundreds of cuuuuute kiddie costumes ranging from all-time Disney faves and superheroes to Power Rangers and Minions, and fun and affordable is the name of the Halloween game. With prices starting at $10 an outfit rental it’s got to be one of the cheapest on the island – and delivery is included in the deal! As a bonus for busy parents, you don’t need to clean prior to return. We love a good timesaving hack.
Appointments can be made to try before you hire; www.mymini-me.com
Magic Wand
Pop in to Magic Wand upstairs at Tanglin Mall for a truly creepy range of costumes to buy or rent at prices that won’t break the bank. You’ll also find wigs to suit all tastes and some very icky accessories (like eyeballs, green slime and fake dog poo – eeeewww!). The kids will have a ball shopping in here, and, okay, so will you…
163 Tanglin Road, #03-02/03 Tanglin Mall, Singapore 247933 and 176 Orchard Road, #02-30A The Centrepoint, Singapore 238843; www.magicwand.com.sg
Costumes ‘N’ Parties
We’re totally for twinning outfits – few sights are as adorable (or photo-worthy) as a family of Minions or Star Wars characters. Everyone can get in on the action at Costumes ‘N’ Parties – deck your hubby out in Ghostbusters garb and your newborn as a baby chicken (and choose a svelte little number for yourself!). From wacky and spooky to heroic and adorable, your kids are free to unleash their inner heroes or princesses with the huge selection of costumes available.
Havelock II, Unit #02-16/17/18, No.2 Havelock Road, Singapore 059763; www.costumes-n-parties.com
Party City
Party City will make any kind of party go off with a pop, and it gets top marks for its outstanding selection of seasonal decor goodies. While the costume selection isn’t huge, you’ll pick up classics including swashbuckling pirates, witches and dragons. We’re all over the cutesy witch costume for toddlers…
Shophouse 277A, Holland Ave Level 2, Singapore 278994; www.partycity.sg
HalloweenCostumes.com
Vikings, pirates, superheroes… yep, HalloweenCostumes.com has literally everything for the whole clan, including the furkids. Whether you’re planning on going it solo or dressing up as a group, you can grab costumes of all sorts for all sizes at affordable prices from this US-based site. The best part? It ships to more than 200 countries worldwide with three to 10 business days’ delivery time, so you’ve got plenty of time to get your scary threads in.
Online only, www.halloweencostumes.com
Party With Us
This one-stop party shop may be small, but its gargantuan stock of Halloween costumes means there’s something for literally everybody. Does your child want to be Thor, Bat Girl, a lion or Minnie Mouse? No prob! We’re also loving the older kid section where its terrifying horror get-ups (including the Grim Reaper and wicked scarecrow) may even raise a smile from your impossible-to-please teenager. Bonus: if you’re throwing a Halloween bash, you can pick up all the necessary party supplies at the same time.
Bukit Timah Plaza, #01-27, 1 Jalan Anak Bukit, Singapore 588996; www.partywithus.com.sg
H&M
You can always rely on H&M for its annual range of Halloween outfits and accessories, including masks, superhero costumes and headbands with bat ears – they’re perfect last-minute lifesavers. And, if all else fails, go for the glow-in-the-dark skeleton pyjamas, which are an annual staple.
Various outlets; www.hm.com
Costume City
Costume City is a popular choice not just for Halloween, but for any time of the year that you feel like dressing up! Your kids will be kitted out in whatever they fancy. Be it dressing up as a watermelon or an Egyptian, Chewbacca or a vet, you name it, you’ll find it! It also goes the extra mile for those with kids looking for that costume you are NEVER going to find on a rack: simply email with visuals of the design and it’ll get back to you with a quotation. It’s time to get spooky! (Note: Saturdays are by appointment only.)
Blk 203 (Wing A) Henderson Road, #09-03 Henderson Industrial Park, Singapore 159546; www.mycostumecity.com.
Children’s Costume Specialist
The crew here are super-passionate about making your kid’s childhood memorable and even offer wholesale prices for larger groups including preschools (imagine, if you will, a class of three-year-old dalmatians running around!). Alongside the standard fare, there are some quirky options here like Singapore Airlines uniforms, full snake outfits and mini-construction workers. You can also choose to order online or head to its bricks-and-mortar store in [email protected] Lebar.
[email protected] Lebar, #05-10, 140 Paya Lebar Road, Singapore 409015; www.childrenscostume.com.sg
Customade Costumes & Merchandise
Prepare to be overwhelmed at this costume and prop mecca – it stocks a whopping 50,000 costumes and over 4,000 accessories! You’ll definitely be spoilt for choice, and with a collection as extensive as this, you can’t help but find a winning ensemble to rent or buy. This year, we’re seeing our little rascal as Count Dracula. And while we’re at it we may just have to get the Jon Snow outfit for the husband…
3 Kelantan Lane #01-01, Singapore 208625; www.ccm.com.sg
Spotlight
The king of the craft stores, Spotlight is an essential stop on the Halloween shopping run. It has sooooo much choice when it comes to materials including fabric, glue guns and sequins for your spectacular DIY Pinterest attempt (and a huge selection of ready-made costumes if it all goes horribly wrong).
68 Orchard Road, #05-11 Plaza Singapura, Singapore 238839, Level 3 Westgate, 3 Gateway Drive, Singapore 608532; www.spotlight.com.sg
Daiso
For a budget-friendly option that never fails to deliver the bargain goods, we’ve been kitting ourselves and the kids out for Halloween at Daiso for years. We went for a Day of the Dead and zombie family look a few years back for less than $10! Pick up cat masks and tails, bat wings, theatrical make-up and all the spooky Halloween decor you could ever need for $2 a pop. Stock up early though, folks: it’s a popular pick!
Various locations; www.daisosingapore.com.sg
Cotton On Kids
Our go-to for fun and affordable kids’ fashion has all the appropriate accessories for Halloween! If you’re looking for more subtle Halloween-themed clothing items for your little ghouls and goblins – think tulle skirts with bats for little girls and skeleton jammies – head over to Cotton On Kids all around town.
Various outlets; www.cottonon.com/SG
MAKE-UP
Spotlight
This craft giant not only offers playthings and costumes for your little ones (see above), but also stocks face paint and make-up to complete the transformation into the character of their dreams. Aside from the usual deluxe kits and face crayons, there are also specialist face paint sets – including the Derivan Fairy Princess, Cowboys & Pirates and Spooky Face complete with guides to help you nail your technique. Stock up on fake blood and body paint while you’re at it!
68 Orchard Road, #05-11 Plaza Singapura, Singapore 238839, Level 3 Westgate, 3 Gateway Drive, Singapore 608532; www.spotlight.com.sg
Amanda Facepaint
Amanda Lye is a professional face and body paint artist who uses her make-up wizardry to transform kids and adults alike into anything from the Statue of Liberty to a Marvel villain. There is nothing Amanda and her team can’t do with a bit of paint and a brush!
Contact [email protected] for information and bookings; www.amandafacepaint.com
Art Friend
A favourite among artists, designers and graphic artists, Art Friend is a well-loved stationery heaven. Pick up a variety of face or body paint here and start painting away. We can’t guarantee you won’t walk out with a whole raft of other cool art gear you didn’t even know you needed…
Various outlets; www.artfriendonline.com
Happier Singapore
While Halloween is all about good scares, treats and frighteningly fun times, it’s admittedly also a time for grand costumes and eye-catching, memorable ensembles. Take your child’s costume a step further with an expertly painted face by the team at Happier Singapore. If you’re throwing a Halloween bash, why not make this part of the entertainment? From elaborate butterflies to blue-faced Avatar creatures, the options are endless. It’s Halloween balloon creations are pretty awesome too.
www.happier.sg
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