Halloween Sales Expected to Be No Tricks All Treats for Retailers

According to a recent NY Times article, the sluggish economy just might get a "Transfusion" this Halloween season. Perhaps this will also be good news for the entire 4th quarter for retail sales. I hate the visual of Santa standing on a street corner with a sign saying "Will work for reindeer feed.."

Retailers are expected to scare up some wicked Halloween sales this year.

Spending on the holiday is expected to rise, as more people than ever celebrate the ghoul and goblin heavy ritual, according tothe National Retail Federation'sHalloween Consumer Intentions and Actions survey.

Indeed, seven in 10 Americans (68.6%) plan to celebrate Halloween this year, the most in the NRF's 10-year survey history -- up from 63.8% in 2010.

The average consumer will spend $72.31 on decorations, costumes and candy, up from $66.28 last year, which should add up to an estimated $6.86 billion in Halloween sales, according to the survey, which polled 9,374 consumers and was conducted byBIGresearch.

Adding to the robust outlook is that more people will play dress up this year -- 43.9% versus 40.1% in 2010 -- spending about $26.52 per costume.

Consumers will also spend $1 billion on children's costumes compared to $840 million last year. And they're increasingly getting Fido and Fluffy into the act. Pet owners will spend $310 million on costumes for their four-legged family members. In addition... See full article from DailyFinance:http://srph.it/nN573Q

Halloween Makeup Tips: EZ Makeup Ideas for Halloween 2011

Halloween Makeup Tips: EZ Makeup Ideas for Halloween 2011: It's that time of year again, time to dress up your little ghosts and goblins for Halloween. Whether you or your little ones are going trick...

EZ Makeup Ideas for Halloween 2011

It's that time of year again, time to dress up your little ghosts and goblins for Halloween. Whether you or your little ones are going trick or treating, or to parties or gatherings, one thing is for SURE. You need to look the part. Costumes can be easy to find, but how about some cool looking makeup--well I have a few ideas for the whole family!




Perhaps a something a little more traditional? There is always room for another Twilight Vampire.  Maybe you prefer the beloved clown costume, funny clown or scary clown? I prefer This Clown Myself... which now that I think of it, he could be classified as a very SCARY clown.

So you are probably asking yourself right about now, ok so I know what I want to look like, but how the heck do I do it? Well, I have a solution to that too, check it out! 

Black Swan make up tutorial. Stay tuned tomorrow when I will post more information for guys and kids Halloween makeup, BEWARE, some if the pics and videos are pretty gory but definitely COOL   : )