Locally Owned Store Offers Huge Selection of Halloween Costumes for Fairfield County

Greenwich, CT (PRWEB) October 18, 2011

Sophia?s Costumes, celebrating its 30th year in business, is pleased to offer a huge selection of costume rentals and sales for 2011. With Halloween quickly approaching, they are busy as ever serving the residents of Fairfield County with premier costumes. In fact, they hired 8 additional employees just to handle the rush of customers.

They differentiate themselves from chain stores by offering vintage clothing, masquerade costumes and high quality period costumes, in addition to pop-culture themed and traditional Halloween costumes. Sophia Scarpelli started her business in 1981 with just one rack of clothing. Today, she offers around 5,000 unique costumes of all varieties for rent and for sale. Shopping at Sophia?s is also an experience that local residents treasure as part of the season.

She also has a huge collection of vintage clothing that she sells. Scarpelli says she gets 90% of her vintage merchandise, which includes antiques, costume jewelry and vintage glassware, from the people who have actually owned it or had it in their families. After thirty years of selling, she has become a well-known assessor of vintage merchandise for Fairfield residents. ?I?m always looking for old and beautiful things to consign,? Scarpelli said, ?so why not give me a call??

"Really great things are valuable in this economy," she said. "I've seen the town change so much, and I've had to change with it to survive. But great clothes will never go out of style."

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Medical ID Bracelets are a Halloween Must for Children with Allergies

Houston, TX (PRWEB) October 27, 2011

For children with allergies, and their parents, Halloween can be a very scary time of year. Not just because of the allergen potential of candy and treats, but there are unexpected problems as well. Costumes, makeup, and other accessories can bring on dangerous allergy symptoms, according to the American College of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology. We are here to help, so consider these important tips on how to help your little ghost or goblin stay reaction free.

Trick or Treat: Nuts, milk and eggs are common ingredients in chocolate and other candies. For kids with food allergies, eating these Halloween treats can bring on a life-threatening reaction called anaphylaxis. But candies containing gelatin, such as gummy bears are potential triggers, too. For children prone to food allergies, have some non-candy treats on hand, such as stickers, pencils and small toys. Make sure that your child with allergies is wearing their medical ID bracelet that clearly states what they are allergic to and who to contact in an emergency. For your convenience, medical ID information can be found at many local CVS stores. You should verify that adults or friends accompanying your child understand his or her food allergies and what to do in an emergency. Always make sure your child with food allergies or a responsible adult carries an EpiPen with them.

Costumes, what not to wear: Halloween costumes packed away in a box for months can be laden with dust mites, which could trigger an allergic or asthmatic response. Be sure to wash the dusty and hand-me-down costumes in hot water or just go for a new costume. Try to avoid nickel in costume accessories, from cowboy belts and pirate swords to tiaras and magic wands. Nickel can cause allergic contact dermatitis, making for an itchy, bumpy and uncomfortable kid. Cheap Halloween makeup may include preservatives that can cause allergic reactions. If you need makeup, go for higher quality theater makeup, and test the makeup on a small area of your child?s skin long before it?s time for the party. If your child wants to wear decorative contact lenses, just say no. It?s a bad idea on a number of levels including serious eye damage, including cornea scratches and infection, conjunctivitis (pink eye), decreased vision, and even blindness.

Since 1994, Houston-based, employee owned and operated, American Medical ID has created high quality, customized medical identification jewelry to meet one?s everyday lifestyle. The medical IDs are available with various styles of bracelets, necklaces, and sportbands, in gold, gold-filled, sterling silver, stainless steel, titanium and nylon. Each ID is custom fitted and personalized with complimentary engraving. Candidates for a medical ID include anyone living with chronic or rare medical conditions such as diabetes, asthma, heart conditions, stroke risk or memory impairment; persons with allergies such as food, drug or insect; and those taking multiple medications or blood thinners. For more information about American Medical ID, visit http://www.IdentifyYourself.com, email info(at)americanmedical-id(dot)com or call 800.363.5985.

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