Finding affordable, yet realistic, jewelry for your Halloween costume may seem like a daunting task for anyone with a day job. But if you plan ahead and you're not afraid to shop online, you can find some amazing pieces perfect for your disguise. First, visit some independent websites that specialize in costumes or specific themes. If you don't have any luck there, try Ebay. And if you still don't find what you need online - or if you're running out of time and can't wait for an order to arrive - visit some of your neighborhood's local haunts and take your imagination with you! Here are some quick-search links for some specialty websites to try and some ideas for accessorizing your costume locally: (Please use your browser's back button to return to this article, or open the article in another window to keep an open copy on your desktop.)
Local Shopping Ideas: The hardware store: Look for chains of all kinds, rope and string, wire, tubing, netting, screen, metal rings and more. The fabric store: Feathers, pom-poms, fringe, rhinestones, sequins, satin cording, metal rings, faux leather. The thrift store: Big, gaudy chains, finger rings, bangles, hoop earrings, cuffs. The antique mall: Rhinestone pieces, theme and era jewelry, fur cuffs and collars, shoe clips, faux gemstone rings, faux pearls, tiaras and crowns, chokers. If you still can't find what you're looking for, or if you'd like to share the wonderful jewelry you have found for your costume this year, hop into the forum and share! Some other fun Halloween stuff! Not dressing up this year? Wear something generally Halloweenish, like these… Halloween Light Up Flashing Earrings
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