Victorian Christmas at Milton Keynes Museum

Each year, Milton Keynes Museum has a Victorian Christmas theme with carols in the parlour, crafts in the barn and a chance to meet Father Christmas and Queen Victoria.

The event runs for three consecutive weekends from the 1^st December to the 17^th December 2017.

Admiral Costumes are delighted to have provided some Victorian style costumes for this event and look forward to dressing lots more customers in Dickensian style outfits over the festive season.

If you would like a Victorian outfit for your festive event, then give us a call on 01908 372504 or visit our website for details.

www.admiralcostumes.co.uk

http://www.miltonkeynesmuseum.org.uk/a-victorian-christmas-starts-2-december/

Day of the Dead Halloween costume idea

Day of the Dead or Dia de los Muertos makes a fantastic alternative Halloween idea. The masks are colourful and fun, but still feature skeletons and skulls making them ideal for our Halloween festivities.

Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is celebrated in Latino cultures around the world on November 1st and 2nd. Unlike Halloween it is a celebration of life. The holiday exists to honour the dead and celebrations take place with food, drink, and parties.

The most familiar symbol of Dia de los Muertos is the calacas and calaveras (skeletons and skulls), which appear everywhere during the holiday.

Check out our fantastic selection of Dia De Los Muertos Masks, accessories and costumes found at www.admiralcostumes.co.uk

Newly available from our website, order yours TODAY in time for Halloween.

My child wants a great costume for Halloween

When your child wants to dress up for Halloween, you want to provide them with the very best costume that you can within your budget.

Take a look NOW at what Admiral Costumes have on their fabulous website www.admiralcostumes.co.uk

Either hire a bespoke costume from the extensive stock at the Admiral Costumes warehouse in Little Horwood MK17, or purchase a costume and accessories here http://www.admiralcostumes.co.uk/products-page/childrens-fancy-dress/halloween/   TODAY.

There are masses of costumes for both girls and boys here, be a bat, ghost, devil, witch or zombie.

If you would just like a hat, weapon or ghoulish accessory, then we have that too. Don’t forget those face-paints, tattoos, scars and wigs, but order early before they sell out.

New items for 2017 include these FANTASTIC scary costumes with light up eyes. Be the first to have one of these spectacular outfits and shine out at the party.

Give us a call on 01908 372504 – we are here to help

Adam Ant to Frankenstein

Well another crazy week here at Admiral Costumes.

It’s late Saturday morning and the mid- morning rush has just abated, so a quick coffee and a chance to mull over the week that we have had.

It all started sensibly enough with a confirmation order for Allo Allo. What fun it has been, getting those German uniforms out again, just a few strings of medals to add and an eye patch for Colonel Von Strohm.

Finding an outsize Officer Crabtree was a momentary challenge, but we have an adapted military jacket that looks absolutely great with an enormous police cape and white baton – he will really look the part.

With some prop items shipped to Strictly – the recorder is already primed to catch the first dancing episode tonight. Look closely for a red ball gown and some dancing shoes in a background shot. Wine and nibbles on the sideboard – I will be glued to that one.

On reflection it has been a week of peasants. Field workers are required for a November production of Far from the madding crowd. Skirts, caps, aprons and waistcoats suitably stressed look great for this type of character. The Lord Mayor’s show later in the year will feature some rather grim looking farmers courtesy of our stock.

The first Victorian gent of the season was suitably attired in readiness for the Christmas Fair season. With Olney, Milton Keynes Museum and other local villages and schools loving a Victorian themed Christmas, you need to reserve an authentic costume early to get the best one in your size.

Then we’ve had three school girls aka ‘The Happiest Days of Our Lives’ setting off for a North London showcase. Traditional Gymslips, boaters and ties will look great on stage.

So today I’ve met an Adam Ant, several peasants and an RAF officer, received our first Halloween 2017 order on-line and pencilled in ‘Frankenstein’ for January – all in steam punk – how exciting is that?

I want to dress up for Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest themed events are gaining popularity in the UK with giant beer tankards (stein), lederhosen, german food and schlager music.

The Munich Oktoberfest started on 16^th September with the largest beer festival in the world, but this year we can enjoy a German Oktoberfest here in many locations in the UK. www.oktoberfestofficial.com/

This year there are festivals here in Milton Keynes with a 2 day event in Campbell Parkon 13^th-14^th October, Birmingham on the 18^th and Northampton on 27th.

If you would like to wear traditional Tyrolean or Bavarian wear, then contact us to hire an authentic costume, including Lederhosen, dirndls and Heidi style dresses.

For those of you who wish to purchase costumes, wigs and accessories suitable for the Oktoberfest, then visit www.admiralcostumes.co.uk to order on line.

http://www.admiralcostumes.co.uk/?wpsc_product_category=oktoberfest-and-beer-festivals

Many pubs, clubs and parties throughout September and October will have an Oktoberfest theme, so if you need something suitable to wear, call us on 01908 372504 for hire or purchase options, we love to help.