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Hunger Games Costumes

Effie Trinket Wig

If you are looking to pull off the Effie Trinket look, you know that you need bright colors and high fashion. But more important than anything is the hair! Since most of us do not have poofy blond curls, we need a wig to do it right. I found a perfect wig at Costume SuperCenter. It’s called the “Chaperone Wig” on their site, but we know who it really looks like. Check it out:

Chaperone Wig Adult
Chaperone Wig Adult
The Chaperone Wig Adult is perfect for many different costumes. This 1940s style up do wig features blonde curls and side bangs. The wig also includes a black flower accessory.

Plus you can stock up on all of your costume needs and save when you use code SAVETEN to take 10% off a $60 purchase at Costume Supercenter. Want free shipping? Get free shipping on purchases of $60 or more with code FREE60.

What do you think? Would this help complete the perfect Effie look for a Hunger Games party or the Catching Fire movie release?

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Essential Katniss Costume Items

September 12, 2012

Having read the books and seen the Hunger Games movie, you know that there are a number of different things that you could pull together to create the perfect Katniss Halloween Costume. Since there are not any Katniss costumes on the market this year, you are going to be on your own to figure one out. You likely already have a few of the pieces that you will need in your wardrobe–dark boots, dark pants, dark jacket. But there are three parts of the Katniss costume that are essential that you likely do not have: the wig, the bow and arrow, and a Mockingjay pin. Luckily, we have found a couple of pretty reasonable options.

Our choice for the Katniss Wig comes from BuyCostumes.com.

Hunger Games Katniss Costume Wig

It’s the perfect length and even has bangs like hers.

Assuming that you already have Katniss hair (which a few of you might), the second item you need is your Katniss bow and arrow set. I’ve seen some of these selling for upwards of $100 online, but you do not need those unless you really plan on shooting people (which I hope you do not).

Hunger Games Katniss Bow and Arrow

You can get this set at BuyCostumes.com and it has great ratings. Combine the wig and bow and arrow set to save on shipping charges. Plus, they usually have a coupon on their website. (If they do not have a coupon on their website, you can check out the Sunshine Rewards BuyCostumes coupons).

Here’s another great option for a bow and arrow from Costume Supercenter that you can actually use (plus check out our Costume Supercenter coupons and deals)!
Disney Pixar's Brave Bow and Arrow for Girls
Disney Pixar’s Brave Bow and Arrow for Girls
This accessory features a bow and two suction cup toy arrows. The bow measures 19 inches long and each arrow is 9.5 inches long. This toy gives a great effect to the look and is a safe toy.

The third and obviously most important part of any Katniss costume is the Mockingjay pin. You can get those on Amazon for sure and hopefully for awhile still at Hot Topic, although those types of merchandise tend to sell out there and not get replaced.

We think it’s worth it to spend a little on the wig, bow and arrow, and Mockingjay pin, especially if you already have some clothes that will fit the bill. Katniss and the Hunger Games characters are definitely going to be hot Halloween costumes this year!

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People are already looking for Hunger Games costumes, and although there are not any official ones yet, we have found some ways to create them. The easiest way to style your hair like Katniss is to wear it in a long braid to the side. However, most of us are not lucky enough to have that kind of long hair! If you want to get the Katniss look of the long side braid with bangs that come down into your eyes, we recommend this wig from BuyCostumes.com:

Hunger Games Katniss Wig
Lara Croft Tomb Raider Wig

We know that technically it is supposed to look like Lara Croft, but you can’t argue that it wouldn’t look like Katniss as well if you messed it up a little bit and threw a bow and arrow over your back. And for $20, it’s a great addition to your costume. Check out the image below from the movie and tell us what you think:
Katniss Wig

Get more details on the wig from BuyCostumes.com.

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Katniss Boots

Whether you are putting together a Katniss costume or just trying to get her style, you will love this pair of boots like those that Katniss wore in the movie. The Melissa Tall Lace boots that Katniss wore before entering the arena were produced by the Frye, Co. and retail for around $400. Yikes! The feature lacing up the front but also a zip-up entry. You can get them various places online including Amazon.

If $400 is a little too much for you, we did find some other boots that are pretty similar that would work as well. Here are a few of our favorites:

Dr. Martens Leanne 20 Eye Zip Boot (Women's) - Brown Burnished Servo Lux
Dr. Martens Leanne 20 Eye Zip Boot (Women’s) – Brown Burnished Servo Lux
This edgy knee-high, lace-up boot features quality materials and construction, a high wedge heel, and a durable, slip-resistant lug outsole. Available Colors: Black Alsina, Brown Burnished Servo Lux.

Kickers Kreepshigh (Women's) - Black Leather
Kickers Kreepshigh (Women’s) – Black Leather
This design is an knee high boot with a round toe, a lace-up front, zip up closure, and a thick heel for a sturdy wear. Available Colors: Black Leather, Dark Brown Leather.

Keen - Clara High Boot (Potting Soil) - Footwear
Keen – Clara High Boot (Potting Soil) – Footwear
6pm. com is proud to offer the Keen – Clara High Boot (Potting Soil) – Footwear: Go high or go home with the functional and fashionable Clara High Boot by Keen. ; Full-grain leather upper for durability and added protection from the elements. Water-resistant construction for added protection. ; Leather and microfiber lining will keep your foot warm and comfortable all day long. ; KEEN. Cush footbed provides the cushioning and support that you have come accustomed to with the Keen brand. ; Traditional lacing system ensures a snug and secure fit. ; Corner stitch construction.

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Hunger Games China Glaze nail polish is now available online! All 12 shades are ready for purchase and shipping. You can buy the nail polish at the following merchants and even use the coupon codes listed:

Sally Beauty Supply: Take 15% off any online purchase of $25+ with promo code 555993 (Feb. 22- 24) or Free Shipping at SallyBeauty.com on ALL Orders $50+! (no end date)

Hot Topic$5 off orders $50+ with coupon code HTAFEB550 (ends March 15)

Here are all of the colors in the Hunger Games Nail Polish line:

China Glaze The Hunger Games Specialty Colour Foie Gras
China Glaze The Hunger Games Specialty Colour Foie Gras

China Glaze The Hunger Games Specialty Colour Fast Track
China Glaze The Hunger Games Specialty Colour Fast Track

China Glaze The Hunger Games Specialty Colour Stone Cold
China Glaze The Hunger Games Specialty Colour Stone Cold [click to continue…]

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New Hunger Games Jewelry

NECA has started releasing new Hunger Games movie merchandise and there is so much of it that we cannot even fit it into one post! For a full listing, check out our Hunger Games merchandise page. For now, let’s just focus on the Hunger Games jewelry. New items include: District 12 Bag Clip Parachute Compartment [...]

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Finding Hunger Games Mockingjay Pins

The more popular that the Hunger Games are becoming, the harder that it is to find the Hunger Games merchandise that  came out with the release of the Mockingjay book. Until the movie merchandise starts to come out, we are stuck with limited quantities of the old merchandise, which means higher prices. If you are [...]

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Katniss Bow and Arrow

One of the essential elements of a Katniss costume from the Hunger Games is a bow and arrow: Most of us do not have a bow and arrow sitting around and if we did, it would be pretty dangerous to use for a costume. So we found some great sets at our favorite costume stores: [...]

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