​Instant Swag!

Be among the first to discover  Microfoil® Garland Balloon!

​The versatile, easy-to-use and reusable two pack garland features a uniquely shaped design that reverses to a solid coordinating color. It's sure to make MULTIPLE occasions more festive, especially when paired with other coordinating balloons. Easily refillable, this Garland can be used again and again to add SWAG to every party!

This new product will be arriving soon. A reusable product, helium not required, that will save you money and will look good!
Contact us to find out more .  ​www.thecostumepartyshop.com.au

Book Week costumes Australia, 2021
Book Week is often the highlight of the school year for children. It's a week full of excitement, imaginations, and of course, amazing Book Week costumes. In a world full of technology, it's a fantastic way of capturing the attention of young minds, showing them how to explore the universe of books.

There is one rule, though – don't forget the dress-up day. It sucks to be the kid who shows up in school uniform when everyone else is in a dazzling costume. And before you panic about making a costume on your own, check out our range of girls and boys costumes for Book Week.
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When is Book Week?
First things first, when is Book Week? The Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA) has announced Book Week 2021 will be August 21-27. Last year the dates were pushed back due to COVID, but this year everything should go smoothly!

Australian book characters for Book Week
Dress up as an animal from Possum Magic or the fox from Wombat Stew — all it would take is some ears and face paint, and perhaps a bushy tail. You could even bring your own pail to make your own gooey, chewy stew.
You don't need to restrict yourself to just books. Costumes can include favourite television characters, too. Kids can dress up as Aussie icon Bluey, and sister Bingo, while mum and dad can kit up as Bandit and Chilli. 

Easy Book Week costumes
If you've run out of time to plan a proper Book Week costume (let's face it, it happens to the best of us), there are plenty of characters you can dress as. The simplest costume is one you can just pull on with no face paint or accessories required — which is why our storybook costumes are so great.

Book Week costumes for teachers
From Disney book princesses to comic book superheroes, we have all kinds of Book Week costumes for teachers. If you're stuck for ideas or left your costume to the last minute, have a look at our collection for inspiration.

Why choose The Costume Party Shop Costumes
Our range of Book Week costumes are:

• Made of high-quality materials that last, meaning you can hand them down
• Available in a range of styles and sizes for kids
• Available for secure purchase online to ensure your details are kept safe
• Can be easily exchanged (within 30 days of purchase)

Are you seeking a new way to transform your look this New Years? Looking for a glamorous and sophisticated stare to start the New Year with? If so, then here at The Costume Party Shop we have the perfect pair of lenses to keep your look shining bright all the way through the countdown!
Whether you're heading to a festive fancy dress party or are off to glamourous gathering, we've got something for everyone! From sparkling vibrant coloured lenses to colourful and rich natural style lenses, your look is guaranteed to stand out from the crowd.

Fancy Dress Lenses To Complete Your Look

​From Animal Style to UV i-Glow lenses - The Costume Party Shop has you covered when searching for the perfect fancy dress eyewear accessory! Unleash your inner style with our extensive range of Animal Style lenses, the perfect alternative accessory for any fancy dress occasion. With lens styles such as Cat's Eyes, Werewolf, and Dragon's Eyes, your look is sure to stand out from the crowd this New Years.

Ensure your New Years Fancy Dress ensemble is as memorable as the night, by pairing your outfit with some show stopping eyes. Whether you're planning to unleash your wild side with a pair of animal style printed lenses or are looking to come alive after dark with some UV lenses, Coloured Contacts is here to help accentuate your look!
However, if our seeking something less ordinary, then why not pair your fancy dress ensemble with a pair of Mesh, Screen, or Blind Style Lenses! A sure fire way to get heads turning in your direction, these funky and alternative style lenses work well whatever the occasion. Whether you're looking to channel your inner monster or are seeking to re-create a look that's a little less full of life, then a pair of Mesh/Screen/Blind style lenses are sure to do the trick! Such lenses are ideal for monster inspired looks such as:

• Zombie
• Witch
• Werewolf
• Demon
  
  
• New Year is the perfect time of year to pull out all the stops, so why should your style and look be held back! Celebrate the New Year in true style by pairing your ensemble with a vibrant, eye-catching pair of lenses that are sure to keep people talking way into 2021! Our extensive range of affordable, non-prescription lenses are a safe and cost-effective way to totally transform your look whatever the occasion! 

Face coverings that make a statement and are reusable and stylishWe all know and love the character but why not wear a face mask that shows how much you love him too?  An iconic and impactful face mask that will make sure you are remembered where ever you go.  It’s comfortable, stylish and fully washable, what’s not to love?
Reusability is crucial, not only in terms of saving you money but also to help save the environment, considering the growing concern for material waste. With our Joker and Vendetta Anonymous face masks you can wash and reuse your mask, just pop them in the washing machine  good to go.

To top it all off, all our Joker and Vendetta Anonymous face masks feature a hidden filter pocket, Adjustable elastic strap for comfort.

The Joker and Vendetta Anonymous  Face Masks are not a medically graded mask or a Personal Protective Equipment. However, it may help to prevent the spread of viruses and germs through water transmission.  If you would like more information about cloth masks and the difference between them and medical grade marks the WHO website provides excellent information so that you can make an informed choice.

Please feel free to get in contact www.thecostumepartyshop.com.au/contact-us.html  at any stage before you order if you would like to know more about our Joker and Vendetta Anonymous face masks.

 Joker Mask can be ordered online at
​ https://www.thecostumepartyshop.com.au/store/p3138/Face_Mask_Joker_Washable_.html

Vendetta Anonymous Mask can be ordered online at 
https://www.thecostumepartyshop.com.au/store/p3139/Face_Mask_Vendetta_Anonymous_Washable.html

Who would have thought at the start of 2020 that we would be in the situation we’re in? Did you ever think that terms like ‘Self Isolation’ and ‘Social Distancing’ would become go-to phrases in our vocabulary or on our google search??
Over the past few months, we have all banded together (separately) and self-isolated, kept our distance and washed our hands – A LOT! This has had varying levels of difficulty for people… the introverts are loving themselves sick with all their quiet, solitary Christmases coming at once! Happy to stay in, read, sleep, day drink or take full advantage of their unlimited data. Those poor extroverts though – spare a thought for those poor socialites sitting at home starved of personal contact, counting down the hours until they get to hug their friends and be endearingly oblivious to the personal space of their nearest and dearest.
But what about those, be them introvert or extrovert, who have made it through these months of lock down, restrictions and isolation and during that time, have ‘celebrated’ a birthday or significant occasion?
While we finally see restrictions starting to ease and we can start to look forward to meeting with our closest friends and family within the parameters set out for us – many of us still want to celebrate with a large group, or help the little people in our lives (who have no doubt been counting down to this birthday for the last 362 days) see their friends, celebrate with them and be sung Happy Birthday to, loud and blissfully off key. AND WE CAN! Let’s turn our lemons into lemonade and make this year’s celebration one to remember by getting online and throwing a Virtual Party!
Here it is – your 3-step guide to embracing the environment we find ourselves in for this year’s celebration, staying home without missing out on the fun:

1. Know your platform: Get yourself online and find the platform for your party that is going to work for you. Make sure it allows you to accommodate the number of guests you are inviting. There are so many Apps & Websites to choose from. If you are really tech savvy and you can get set up on multiple devices and you can have even MORE guests online to sing to the birthday boy or girl!
2. Gather your gang: We live in a tech savvy world so look to your mobile phone or computer to send an E-Vite!  Time, date, dress code or theme (we will get to this!)
3. Plan your theme: Let everyone know if there is a theme or a dress code for some extra fun! Maybe make a competition out of it! Of course, for some people, just the opportunity to see the faces and hear the voices of their loved ones (especially after what may have been an extended period having NOT seen them) is enough. BUT young kids (and TBH – the young at heart!) love nothing more than to get dressed up! Superheroes, Princesses, Tiger King, Stranger Things or your favourite character… the choices are endless!

These are the 3 bases you need covered – of course you can build on this to make it more elaborate OR keep it as simple as you like! Depending on your location and what restrictions in your area allow – you may be able to arrange a contact less drop off.  For the kids the best part of a birthday party is the lolly bag – so why not drop these party favours to your guests’ front doors before the big bash?
Considering we have not seen anything like this in our lifetime – and fingers crossed we never do again, it is certainly safe to say 2020 has ensured that if you have had or are having a celebration soon… you won’t be forgetting this year any time soon. Sing loud, laugh hard and make sure that Covid-19 doesn’t take away from someone’s special day!
Stay safe, stay well and remember we are all in this together.
Celebrating with you,
The Costume Party Shop

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Our priority is to do what is best for you - our customers and our staff. We are monitoring the COVID-19 outbreak as it evolves and continue to follow the advice of the Australian Government regarding the health and safety for our customers and team.
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As of today, our store is currently operating and the team are taking additional measures to ensure we are adhering to World Health Organisation guidelines. We are sanitizing all of our work spaces and equipment more frequently, and our team are also taking all necessary precautions.

Without doubt, we will be facing some challenging months ahead. We will not see many events and gatherings but something to remember is… Large parties may have to stop but birthday’s and special celebrations in our life don't! Our children will still celebrate their special day in the coming months, loved ones will still be getting engaged, babies will be born and anniversaries will be shared.  If you need birthday candles and cake plates, some party hats and a balloon feel free to reach out to the The Costume Party Shop team as we are still available and we are not going anywhere!

The whole world will be ready to party before we know it, and we will be here for you when that happens!

Most importantly stay well and thank you!

In 2019, the Department led national celebrations for the 20th anniversary of Harmony Day. The event was renamed Harmony Week to recognise diversity and inclusion activities that take place during the entire week. Harmony Week will include 21 March, which is the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.
Since 1999, more than 80,000 Harmony Week events have been held in childcare centres, schools, community groups, churches, businesses and federal, state and local government agencies across Australia.

What is Harmony Week?It is a time to celebrate Australian multiculturalism, and the successful integration of migrants into our community.
Australia is one of the most successful multicultural countries in the world and we should celebrate this and work to maintain it.
Harmony Week is about inclusiveness, respect and belonging for all Australians, regardless of cultural or linguistic background, united by a set of core Australian values.



How to celebrate?Let's come together with friends and family and through schools, workplaces and our wider communities to celebrate our diversity.
Getting involved can be as simple as hosting an event or attending a local celebration. 



Why orange?Orange is the colour chosen to represent Harmony Week. Traditionally, orange signifies social communication and meaningful conversations. It also relates to the freedom of ideas and encouragement of mutual respect. Australians can choose to wear something orange during Harmony Week to show their support for cultural diversity and an inclusive Australia.

The Costume Party Shop has a range of ORANGE accessories from headbands, wigs, face paint, tutus, shoe laces plus a lot more.