I’m a soccer fan.

I started playing soccer at the age of 5 after watching my dad play on a rec team with some friends. It looked like a lot of fun**. Luckily for me, I grew up near one of the professional soccer teams of the 80s. Sure, we only won one championship and were known for being one of the dirtiest teams in the league, but as a kid I loved watching my home team.

These days I turn in for the big games. The tournaments, the championships, and of course the World Cup. Like any good sport fan knows, the proper attire for supporting your team is absolutely necessary. Here’s a brief run down of what you can do before flying to South Africa…or the local sports bar. (more…)

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The World Cup is upon us. Woohoo!

The opening game is June 11th between South Africa and Mexico. Are you ready for the new kits/uniforms? Are you ready for the fans? Are you ready for the biggest sporting event in the world? I am.

USA is up against England on June 12th. It will be a tough match. Wear all your good luck and fan mojo gear on Saturday.

Here’s one of the awesome World Cup commercials that will fill the airways this summer. This one’s from Nike.

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No matter Emmy, Oscar, Globe, or Bafta, costume nominations are always spectacular. This year’s Tony contenders are no exception. The Class of 2010 features a few revivals, toe tapping music, and stimulating subjects. Most of the costumes this year are from yesteryear or beyond and more the pretty for it: fifties circle skirts, prim bustles, and waistcoats galore! (more…)

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Up in Nederland, CO is a strange festival called Forzen Dead Guy Days, this year held March 5-7. They have the Parade of Hearses with decorated cars. There’s the Polar Plunge with a twist. The main event is The Coffin Race. Teams often have themes and strange uniforms or costumes. They decorate their coffins with plastic flowers. It’s a crazy weekend of fun.

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The carnival season featured creative costumes from around the world. Italy’s known for masks and elaborate costumes. France features local customs that light up the night. Brazil shimmies into the spotlight with the help of samba schools and feathers. New Orleans twists traditions into mega-floats and wild ideas. Portugal has water parades and bands. And finally Trinidad and Tobago. Their celebration has inspired the surrounding islands and an annual festival in England. (more…)

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We are fully immersed in the 2010 Winter Olympics and I’m loving it! I thought we could celebrate the occasion with some pictures of the furry and hopefully very warm mascot costumes.
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