The majestic Lady of the Palace costume is a perfect choice for a regal Book Day eventWe recently posted about World Book Day, an event that will take place on March 4th in schools around the country.

The occasion celebrates the awesome literature that has come out of the UK and Ireland and encourages school children to read more books and enjoy the various famous characters that have entered the collective imagination over the years!

Now that World Book Day is less than a month away, we thought we'd post about some of our awesome girls Book Day costume ideas so when your daughter attends her school fancy dress event she'll look and feel special all day long!

Here are 4 of our favourites.

Roman Goddess Costume
This outfit will turn your little one into a seriously cute Roman Goddess! It's majestic, impressive and is guaranteed to go down well at any costumed event. Roman outfits go down exceptionally well with kids - we think it's because they look so grand and imposing. This one includes long dress with belt and headpiece.

Red Riding Hood Costume
No-one will be crying wolf when your daughters in this cute Red Riding Hood costume. It's a timeless outfit based on a childhood classic, and looks so adorable that everyone will be 'awwwing' in no time at all. Includes hooded cape, dress and belt.

Dorothy Costume
Everyone loves the Wizard of Oz, with its amazing characters including the Tin Man and the Lion! Decades after the movie came out it's still as popular as ever, and your daughter will definitely love to be seen dressed as Dorothy, as she'll be instantly recognisable in seconds! The outfit includes a dress, headband and shirt.

Lady of the Palace costume
The ultimate in regal beauty, this outfit commands respect from everyone! Your daughter will truly look the business as an authentic Tudor Queen and will be feel so special dressed in such a unique and mesmerising outfit. The Lady of the Palace costume includes a burgundy velvet dress and headpiece with veil.

Arwen Costume
Lord of the Rings fans will absolutely adore this amazing Arwen costume, designed to turn girls into their favourite immortal elf in no time at all. It's a stunning white outfit that includes a long dress - if your child is attending a movie-themed event or a literary event focusing on J R R Tolkien, this outfit is a perfect choice.

We hope you and your daughter have an amazing time on World Book Day. If you'd like more outfit inspiration for both girls AND boys, have a look through our full range of Book Day costume ideas. It's jam-packed with great costumes that'll satisfy even the pickiest kids, making both of you happy in an instant! Alternatively you can give us a call on 01268 574170 and we'll be only too glad to help you out.

The sexy French maid outfit - perfect for all your Valentines Day shenanigans!Calling all ladies - do you want to look absolutely incredible on February 14th? Of course you do!

Whether you're trying to look naughty and nice for the man in your life, or if you're off on a big night out looking for love, dressing up will ensure you have a night that never gets forgotten.

Valentines Day really is a special day, after all. In today's stressful hustle and bustle it's nice to really unwind, let your hair down and be who you want to be for a special night. You can dance like no-one is watching and remember that everyone's human and everyone loves to have fun.

And you can look incredibly steamy too, in one of our incredible sexy ladies costumes, designed to turn anyone into the hottest being around. Check out our favourite sexy ladies costumes below!

French Maid costume
The original sexy outfit; you'll be receiving attention all night in the French Maid costume. Every man dreams of his girlfriend in a French Maid outfit, so why not give him what he wants this Valentines Day? You'll feel great, and so will he! Includes short black dress with attached apron, headpiece, armbands, and garter.

Nurse Naughty costume
The other original fantasy after the French Maid! The Nurse Naughty costume will probably have the guys deliberately breaking their arms so you can make them feel better - well, perhaps not that extreme, but you will look absolutely incredible. Includes light pink dress with zip, and hat.

Sexy Gangster costume
No-one will be messing with you when you're in the Sexy Gangster costume (not unless you want them to, of course...). You'll be the sexiest femme fatale in the land, so you can pick and choose your men, depending on who can handle you and who will get eaten alive!

Stop and Search costume
Turn yourself into the sexiest policewoman in the country with this steamy Stop and Search costume, giving you full powers of arrest (and probably persuasian...) over any guy in the land! Crime statistics will probably rise considerably as everyone tries to get arrested by you!

Take the first step to looking absolutely stunning on Valentines Day with one of our sexy ladies costumes! And if you'd like an outfit for your man, or even more inspiration for you, check out our full range of Valentines Day costume ideas.

Celebrate World Book Day in style with one of our amazing Book Day costumes!Book Day is a fantastically worthwhile event taking place on March 4th. As the biggest annual celebration of books in the UK and Ireland, it gives children in schools the chance to take part in a number of initiatives and special events that delve into the rich history of literature present in the United Kingdom.

Loads of schools around the country will be hosting Book Day fancy dress events where children are encouraged to dress up and have the most fun they can possibly have. Historical fancy dress costumes are particularly popular, as children can dress up as firm favourites such as Robin Hood and Henry Tudor. It's a great way for children to learn and grow as they also have fun and socialise with their friends and teachers.

If your child is taking part in World Book Day, consider giving them the gift of an amazing outfit. We think the occasion is such a good cause that we personally stock a massive collection of Book Day outfits allowing your child free rein to dress up exactly as they want to dress up as. We've discussed five of our favourites below; let us know what you think of them!

GIRLS

Queen of the Nile costume
A great looking, realistic outfit designed to turn your princess into a Queen for the day. Superb for Egyptian themed events. Includes dress, headpiece, collar, cape, armbands and belt.

Deluxe Dorothy costume
The Wizard of Oz is one of those timeless movies that will never, ever be boring. Give your daughter the chance to take on Book Day in true style with this deluxe Dorothy costume. She won't be in Kansas, but she'll definitely be having fun. Includes blue bow, blue and white checked dress, with petticoat underneath, and attached white blouse.

Tinkerbell costume
Is there anything in this World more representative of childhood dreams than Peter Pan? Explore Never Never land with this cute Tinkerbell costume - your daughter will love how special she feels, and you'll love the smile on her face. Includes tinkerbell dress with gold bows and gold glitter plus attached wings.

BOYS

Victorian Boy costume
This authentic outfit is great if Charles Dickens is big in your child's school. It'll turn your son into Oliver and ensure they remain transfixed by the event all day long! Includes hat, waistcoat, trousers, shirt and scarf.

Roman Armour set
Let your boy explore his manly side with this amazing Roman Armour set that'll turn him into a fierce centurion in no time. There's something about roman and gladiator costumes that boys love, so you'll definitely be onto a winner with this one. Includes breastplate, shield, helmet, and sword with sheath.

Robin Hood costume
The original and best! Every boy dreams of being Robin Hood, and courting Maid Marion while he steals from the rich, gives to the poor and frustrates the terrible Sheriff of Nottingham! Includes shirt with jerkin, trousers, boot tops and hat with feather.

Good luck choosing your perfect Book Day costume for your child. If you'd like any advice on pairing outfits with specific school events or would just like to chat about what outfit would be most suitable for your child's personality, please give us a call on 01268 574170 and we'll be happy to help!

Fire a saucy arrow on Valentines Day with the sexy Cupid costume!We recently posted about our huge range of Valentines Day costume ideas that are PERFECT if you want to add some serious sizzle to February 14th and experience an unforgotten night with your loved one! Now we're going to be a little more specific and tell you what our favourite Cupid costumes are, if you want to dress up as the famous love-maker with the bow and arrow - it's a great look, and one that's sure to impress your man. And if you're heading out for a night on the town, Cupid is a good choice. You'll get all the attention you want all night, and much more probably!

Cupid originates in Roman mythology as the god of erotic love and beauty. The son of Mercury and Venus, he falls in love with Pysche after being ordered to make her fall in love with the vilest thing in the World. Today he is well known for connotations with erotic and romantic love and his ability to make two people fall in love just by firing an arrow at them!

So, now we're done with the history lesson, let's see those costumes!

Sexy Cupid Costume
WHY IT'S AWESOME: Forget making others fall in love, everyone will be falling in love with you. This sexy Cupid outfit is a super cute figure hugging red dress that'll instantly transform you into a goddess!
WHAT IT INCLUDES: White and red dress with heart shape wings.

Super Sexy Cupid Costume
WHY IT'S AWESOME: Minimalist and figure-enhancing, you won't be able to get rid of the all the attention you get when you're in this super sexy Cupid costume!
WHAT IT INCLUDES: Dress, wings, and bow and arrow.

Cupid Cutie Costume
WHY IT'S AWESOME: Shocking shades of sexy pink turn you into the hottest and most innocent partygoer under the sun!
WHAT IT INCLUDES: Dress, corset, sleevelets, stockings, halo, wings, and choker.

We hope you love these Cupid costumes, but if you'd like even more Valentines Day inspiration, check out our collection of Valentines Day costume ideas. We offer advice and outfits for both men and women, so both you and your partner can dress up and look desirable on February 14th!