Wednesday, 27 November 2013

Christmas Time at Karries Kostumes


"I just like to smile! Smiling's my favorite." - Buddy the Elf 


We not only rent, but sell Christmas costumes! Such a fun time to dress up and really get into the holiday spirit. Come by and see what you may fall in love with! Below are some examples of what's in!

Our store hours have changed:
                                                              Mondays      - 10am-7pm
                                                              Tuesdays      - 10am-7pm
                                                              Wednesdays - 10am-7pm
                                                              Thursdays     - 10am-9pm
                                                              Fridays         - 10am-6pm
                                                              Saturdays     - 9am-5pm
                                                              Sundays       - Closed 

Deluxe Jovi (from the movie Elf)


 Deluxe Snowman!


 Elf Shoes - other options available


Tons of different ELF costumes in stock this year - horray!

 Everyone's favorite Gingerbread man

Ugly (or beautiful) Christmas Sweaters and Vests!


Tights - Green and Red, Green and Red striped, White and Red striped tights, thigh highs, socks, full green tights, full red tights... lots of options to complete your Christmas outfit.


Pointsetta Headband! We also have Elf Hats, Santa Hats and more!


Great variety of Christmas party makeup! 
Our staffs favorites: Glitter Hairspray, fake eyelashes, aqua glitter, 
glitz it gel, red lipstick, gold eye shadow and more.



Santa Clause - for rent and for sale. Purchase Santas range from $69.95 - $495.95


Mrs Clause Rental, purchase ones also available.


"Blast this Christmas music, it's joyful and triumphant" 
Grinch rentals and purchase costumes available. Even the mask by itself for purchase!

We have much more in the store than what is on the website, so if possible come and pay us a visit. Hope you have a great time planning and attending your Christmas parties this season.

Sincerely, 

The Karries Kostumes Staff 

Monday, 21 October 2013

All About MAKEUP - Theatrical Makeup Karries Kostumes Edmonton & St. Albert



We have a fantastic makeup selection here at Karries Kostumes!
We carry makeup year round and sell to makeup artists, cosplayers, actors and dress up fanatics!
We have makeup artists and knowledgeable staff to help guide you in your transformation. 
Come visit us today.




Some brands we carry:


   


Some of our favorite products:

Liquid Latex: 
Can be layered for special effects makeup. It also works as a slight adhesive, things like cereal, facial tissue, etc will stay on it. 
Paint a layer of liquid latex on your skin and then apply facial tissue, then apply another coat on top of tissue, let it dry. You can do a few things at this point. You can pull up on it to create blisters, moles or warts. You can cut the middle and open it up to create an open wound or rotting skin effect. At this stage you could even add another layer of latex and stick something like cereal to it. Then add blood or colors to finish off your masterpiece!


Eyebrow Plastic: 

Use a disposable mascara wand and apply spirit gum against the direction of growth of the hairs. Allow the spirit gum to dry a bit so it becomes tacky and press down the brow hairs flat against the skin.
Take Kryolan Eyebrow Plastic off the stick and work it between your fingers until it is warmed up and softened. 
Spread the eyebrow plastic thinly over the brows starting from the centre and working outwards. Use your fingers or a metal spatula.
Use flexible sealor by painting it over the wax to seal it.  
You can now use makeup on top for whatever you want your finished look to be!


Colored Mascaras! We even have white.

Blood:

Great to complete many different looks. Comes in Mint flavour in case you use some in the mouth area. 
We also have thick blood, fresh scab, 3D gel, blood paste, blood gel, coagulated blood, blood capsules and fresh scratch! Tons of options! 


Glatzan Bald Cap:

Superior to latex/rubber bald caps. Take the bald cap and try it on, mark where you should cut it around your ears and anywhere else you think applicable. Take it off, then cut it. Put it back on and do sections of spirit gum to adhere it. Once that is finished you can take cosmetic grade acteone to dissolve the edges for an almost seemless finish. Then apply makeup as required!


Glitter Galore!

We have lots of glitter. Aqua glitter which is glitter mixed with an adhesive, glitter hairspray (which can also be used on body), glitter gel, loose glitter and powdered glitter. We also sell glitter glue. They come in a variety of colors as well. 


 Ben Nye lipsticks:

Comparable to MAC brand lipsticks. Very pigmented, a ton of color variety and long lasting. 


Ben Nye Precision Eyeliner:

A new favorite of our staff. Makes doing cat eyeliner so easy. Great applicator tip and is long lasting.




Tinsley Transfers "wounds" video:


Friday, 18 October 2013

HALLOWEEN costumes Edmonton & St. Albert

Come by and support your all year round, locally owned costume store!
We are still getting costumes in daily. 
We sell Mens, Womens, Plus size and kids costumes, we also RENT adult size costumes.
 Call us at 780-460-2626 to see if we have what you want, or come by the store to browse our 
HUGE costume selection. 

NEW IN THIS WEEK:







Wednesday, 2 October 2013

Halloween Costumes Edmonton & St. Albert 2013

It's the time of year when the leaves are turning and the weather is changing! Time to start thinking of what to dress up as for Halloween!
We are a locally owned, all year round costume store. Lots of costume rentals and sales in our two level store! You could be a beautiful Medieval Maiden, a fiesty pirate, Shrek or the ever classic Vampire, as well as much, much more!
We are pleased to offer you a variety of high quality makeup, accessories, wigs, masks and hats on top of our costume collection. Come by and check us out! We would love to see you. 
Some brands we carry: California Costumes, Rubies, Funworld, Rasta Imposta, Elope, HM Smallwares, Ben Nye, Kryolan, Mehron, Graftobian, Charades, Disguise and more!
www.karrieskostumes.ca 

















Wednesday, 26 June 2013

Figure Skating Edmonton & St. Albert

We are back into Figure Skating! Our first order in years, of Skating clothing came in
 May and we are loving it! 
We are carrying skating tights, skirts and dresses, and even a few warm up sweaters!

These beautiful outfits boast vibrant colours and luxurious fabrics!
Here are pics of some of the outfits currently in stock: