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The Magical World of Harry Potter can be used as a theme for a fun and creative Halloween party.

Although J.K. Rowling has finished her famous novel series, Harry Potter, the popularity of the title continues.  With part one of the 7th feature film expected this fall, many kids are returning to the series once again.  And it is not just kids that are reading and re-reading the series, many teens and adults have a great love for the series.

This widely shared love of the series leads itself very nicely to a themed costume party.  Lots of decoration and costumes can be extracted directly from the world of Harry Potter. For example, ghosts, goblins, witches, wizards, brooms, hats, skeletons, spiders, cobwebs, and magic potions fit the theme of both Halloween and Harry Potter. Other decorative touches that are directly related to Harry Potter include items such as: Hogwarts crests, posters, owls, frogs, etc.

Harry Potter Halloween parties can be announced using Harry Potter themed invitations. These may include fonts and images found online that are related to the world of Harry Potter. Ensure that invitations inform your guests of the date, time and place of the party. To help you with preperations, ask your guests to RSVP, this way you will know how much to prepare. If you are having a children’s event, the parents of your guests need to be informed of the special arrangements that you have made for the party.

To keep the Harry Potter theme running throughout the party, you can plan many different activities such as: watching the Harry Potter movies, reading books, discussing details of the story and film, making Harry Potter-related crafts, playing Harry Potter games video, and looking at online fan sites.

Crafts do not have to be complicated. You can get everyone to do a Harry Potter style wand for them nothing more than a stick of wood and some paint.

Jackie & Dunlap at the Harry Potter Book Release

Why is there an increase in demand for Tutus?

If you have girls, then you should know what a tutu is.

Yes! That fairy-like dress that consists of yards and yards of tulle that has numerous colours flying, the dress is a dream for any little princess’ birthday, Halloween and Christmas or any time in the middle. These sweet little dresses and skirts are perfect for getting the baby portrait done or just go to a picnic. There a recent spike in demand for tutus and numerous websites have sprung up not only sell handmade tutus but some of them also teach how to make a delicious tutu for your diva or princess.

Although the history of tutus goes back to the 18th century when they were created to give an airy look to ballet dancers, fleeting across the stage, there are tutus for every occasion.  Although people generally associate with little girls, there’s something for all ages. Young children love to wear a tutu regardless of what they are playing, whilst older girls will put on a tutu just to twirl and dance for no reason. In recent years, a number of celebrities have been photographed with their children in tutus and it is becoming even more popular. In the recent past, the daughter of Hugh Jackman was seen wearing a tutu, while in American Idol, Paula Abdul once came dressed in a tutu.

Although increased interest in celebrity tutus has led to a rise in the popularity of the tutu,  most girls love tutus of any style. The versatility and flexibility of the tutu is quite remarkable, because they may be modified according to your needs. Unlike party dresses that are very expensive, tutus are available in a wide range of colours and prices to suit individual needs and budget. Ranging from $ 20 to over $ 90, tutus lend a grace and charm to birthdays, Christmas, religious services, Kwanzaa, graduations, weddings and other special events.

Most online sites and stores that sell tutus also regular stock fairy wands, in addition to headbands and other accessories to give that extra look of designer clothing for each tutu. With changing styles and demands amongst all ages, tutus are not only available in short and classic styles, but are also available in other designs like the tutu dress which has a satin ribbon around the neck and is longer than the usual tutu.  Your demanding little diva will become your special little princess in a tutu designed with bright colours, perfect for the party or the family portrait.

Ballet Class: The “Psycho” Tutu Girls