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The irony is almost too much and we’re sure it hasn’t been lost on Martin Reilly who has recently been jailed for a minimum of 12 years for robbing bookmakers whilst dressed in fancy dress outfits, including The King himself, Elvis Presley. Mr Reilly, convicted for a life sentence for robberies of bookies in the …

Well, Easter time is upon us. The kids have broken up from school and are already clammering for chocolate, the smell of hot cross buns emanates from every supermarket, the aisles are full of eggs, bunny pinatas and cards and legs of lamb fill the shelves. There’s no doubt about it, Easter is here. Actually, …

The sun’s starting to show its face, the clocks have changed so there’s no denying it, summer time is on its way. Hooray! What has this got to do with fancy dress themes, you ask? Warmer weather not only means it’s time to change the wardrobe content around – even more excitingly, it’s time to …

Running a successful fancy dress business is all about stock – having the right stock at the right time. Of course, there are always going to be the ‘classic’ costumes that everyone’s after and that have stood the test of time. These will always play a fundamental role when it comes to making good money. …

Starting a business is always a risky thing, particularly when entering an industry that is already heavily populated and where the competition is fierce. That didn’t stop 3 friends from risking their own hard-earned savings to set up a fancy dress business in their front room. Three graduates from Edinburgh University, Gregor Lawson and brothers …

Have you seen the BBC trailer to promote the Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Mile? This entertaining promo features the likes of David Tennant, Dermot O’Leary, Amir Khan and Jenson Button, all sporting great outfits and appearing as never before. If they can do it, then so can we! Why not make the most of this very …

It was my Father’s 60th & he threw a huge party for friends and family, the only problem was it was on a beach in Thailand! Understandably most of us couldn’t make the trip (especially as a family of five) but we didn’t want the occasion to pass without raising a glass or two in …

“Mum, can you make me Toothless?” was the latest cry from my 4 year old last month, swiftly followed by an equally enthusiastic enquiry from my 6 year old “Mum, can I be a Terrible Terror?”. Oh my Lord! Is this the outcome of watching a film these days? Here was I, quietly enjoying the …

We all know how children love to dress up, and if we’re honest, we never really grow out of it. Isn’t it great to become someone or something else for a little while and let our imaginations run wild? Children at Danetree Junior School in West Ewell, Surrey did just that in order to celebrate …

My husband’s company has an Events Organiser who is always at the centre of any planning required for corporate celebrations. Having recently won an award, it was decided that a party should be thrown and fancy dress was the order of the day. I am accustomed to this – the last company Christmas party required …