Here's one reason not to be yourself: Halloween. Whether you're looking to dress up in a costume or just have a Halloween-inspired selfie, the following shops located in metro Atlanta offer everything you need for tricks, treats and party planning.
If makeup and costumes aren't your thing, but you still want to have some good old ghoulish fun, don't fret; there's an app for that.
Dress up year-round: If you're looking for a costume today, tomorrow or ten months from now, you're in luck. Costumes, Etc. offers year-round products ranging from masks, props, hair, hats and of course, costumes—for people and pets. Costumes, Etc., 2138 Faulkner Road N.E., Atlanta. 404-728-4598. costumesetc.com.
Wear it well: For a range of merchandise including costumes for kids, teens and adults; wigs; makeup; and more, head to Halloween HQ, which specializes in everything good and ghoulish. Products are available now thru Nov. 1. Halloween HQ, Atlantic Station, 1380 Atlantic Dr. N.W. Atlanta. 404-401-0095. atlhalloweenhq.com.
One-stop shop: There's always a reason to celebrate and Party City provides everything you need for almost every holiday. Halloween included. Costumes are available for babies, toddler, boys, girls and adults in a variety of designs ranging from medieval to mascot and dinosaur to decade-themed. Shoppers can also purchase Halloween-themed party supplies, lots of candy and props. Various locations in the metro area. For a location near you visit partycity.com.
Transform your selfie: Indulge in the festivities of Halloween minus the makeup with a special digital beauty pack for Halloween featuring a witch, vampire, sugar skulls, clown, ventriloquist and more. Created by Perfect365, the pack will allow people to create picture perfect sultry and scary looks from their selfies. Each pack is $1.99. perfect365.com.
What's your fantasy?: Feel like dressing up as a superhero, fairy tale character, pirate or emoticon? For the aforementioned costumes and more, visit Halloween Express, a seasonal store which offers a large selection of licensed merchandise, costumes, masks, makeup, props, decoration and accessories. Costumes are available for toddlers and adults; three shops are located in metro Atlanta. halloweenexpress.com.
The Plaza at the Mall of Georgia, 3480 Financial Center Way, Buford. 678-765-1405.
2059 Scenic Hwy. N., Snellville. 770-393-4488.
Presidential Commons, 1630 Scenic Hwy., Snellville. 678-248-2080.
