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Want to emit a blood-curdling scream from having to create your own Halloween costume on the cheap?

That's when the option to buy Halloween costumes and supplies online suddenly becomes a monster idea...

Stay as cool as ghoul in a graveyard as you browse sales on affordable Halloween costumes, makeup, accessories, and party supplies.

Buying a Halloween costume online has never been more affordable, especially in today's current economy where budget shopping is everyone's top lookout.

If you're out shopping in the neighborhood, try the thrift shops and second hand stores for great deals on used costumes (the online equivalent: eBay!) Meanwhile, at the mall keep a look out for big sales at Party City, Walmart, The Children's Place, and Toys R Us as prices plummet the closer it gets to Halloween.

Top 2011 Halloween costume trends

In 2011, the major Halloween costume trend will continue to be - you guessed it - VAMPIRES as the buzz created by the Twilight movies and the True Blood television series continues unabated.

This summer's blockbusters as well, will be reflected in hot demand as Halloween revelers 'go green' in Green Lantern costumes, going up in direct competition with Captain America.

This year will once again witness Johnny Depp wannabe's dressed in pirate party regalia, this following the opening of the fourth installment in the Pirates of the Caribbean.

Of course,the equally raging popularity of Harry Potter costumes might trump them all — as legions of muggles (Harry Potter fans) bid a tearful farewell to the mega-movie series which came to its inevitable climax in July.

More Halloween costume shopping tips around the Web:

Sexy Halloween Costumes: Best Sites to Buy Adult Costumes - One reviewer's top picks of favorite sites for Halloween costumes with sex appeal.

Halloween Costume Buying at ThriftyFun - Great money saving ideas for buying costumes on the cheap.

Current Most Popular Halloween Costumes - See what's surging ahead or falling behind this week in a list of most-searched for Halloween costumes this year.

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