The Costume Shoppe

26/07/2024

11/01/2024

Annnnd just like that … it’s all done and dusted 😳😭
After almost 15 years at a job that’s brought me so much laughter, joy and grey hairs 👵🏽 … it’s over 🥺
The curtain has closed on this chapter of my life 😎🎉

Thanks so much to all that have contributed big or small to the success of this most beloved store ❤️

Thankyou Thankyou Thankyou from all the corners of my heart ### 😍🙋🏽‍♀️

I’ve got a massive list of those I need to thank but it would take me two weeks lol 🤭😢

Les, where do I start … I love you … thankyou for your encouragement on this journey ❤️
And mum … Malo aupito 🥺 … at almost 77, on all your days off work, you were there, slaving away with me … I couldn’t have done it without you too. 😞
You all know who you are, I couldn’t have done any of it with out you guys ### 😘
I love you all ❤️❤️❤️

Also, reminisce with me and pop a pic in the comments please lol 🙋🏽‍♀️🥳😉

Sorry I also forgot to say … now that I’m unemployed please help me get another job lol 😉🤣🤣🤣

😭

26/12/2023

Yay I’m negative … 🎉
This is my last week at the shop cleaning and packing 😞
Come for a look before it’s all gone ! 🥳👍

22/12/2023

Heading up to the shop today as I have soooo much packing and sorting to do before the 1st January.
Be mindful if you come visit me to please wear a mask! 😷
Cheers 🙋🏽‍♀️

19/12/2023

So this is me 😭
I’ve called all that had Santa’s to collect to come get the big guy … 🎅🏼
And I’ll be shut sadly until further notice … well, until I’m no longer testing positive 😞
If you need me though … let me know here or call my mobile number and we’ll work something out 🤪🥳
Enjoy your day and stay safe everyone ### 🙋🏽‍♀️❤️
Yay !!! Merry Christmas 😂🎄

04/12/2023

Hey guys … due to unforeseen circumstances I will be closed Wednesday the 6th December 🥺
Normal trading Thursday, Friday and Saturday though 😉🥳
Sorry for the inconvenience
Enjoy your day 🎉

27/11/2023

Ok so here goes … 🥺

As most of you know I’m an over thinker 🙄
And so, I’ve decided to retire from this extraordinary business that I’ve been able to run riot, go berserk and stir up shenanigans for almost 15 years. Its been a very hard decision to make, but going through all my options I’ve found this one to be the best thing for me … 🤔
It’s been an absolute fantastic ride and I’ve enjoyed each and every moment 🥳
Seriously, I can’t believe I’ve survived through Covid too right ?! 😂🤭… so I guess the decision to leave has been a good thing as it’s now on my terms 😉
I’m selling up ALL the stock, and so all the hire costumes will now be to buy. I’m hoping to get rid of the bulk of it all by the end of the year … so sadly this will be my last Christmas 🎅🏼
My last official day will be the first of January 2024 🎉
All remaining stock will go home with me or storage depending on how much is left lol 😉
I’m hoping that I can get rid of the bulk of the items before January, so if you need any last minute gifts for Christmas, please come take a look and grab a bargain 🥳🎅🏼

Because I have a month to clear everything, please don’t ask to hold items as I just want things moved quickly and people often forget to collect items that have been held 😩😞

So here we are … at the end of a remarkable and fun filled experience 🎈🎉
Thankyou to my amazing hubby Les who has put up with me through all the worry, all the drama, and all the money that has been lost 🫣🤑 thanks for always believing that I could do it hon … 😭❤️
Thanks also to my treasured family for all of your constant support … ❤️ I just love you all ###

Annnnd … To the customers that have become friends, and to all those that have treated me so lovely, it’s because of you guys that I’ve stayed as long as I have … Thankyou from the bottom of my heart x 🥰

Onward and upward 😎

27/11/2023

Ok so here goes … 🥺

As most of you know I’m an over thinker 🙄
And so, I’ve decided to retire from this extraordinary business that I’ve been able to run riot, go berserk and stir up shenanigans for almost 15 years. Its been a very hard decision to make, but going through all my options I’ve found this one to be the best thing for me … 🤔
It’s been an absolute fantastic ride and I’ve enjoyed each and every moment 🥳
Seriously, I can’t believe I’ve survived through Covid too right ?! 😂🤭… so I guess the decision to leave has been a good thing as it’s now on my terms 😉
I’m selling up ALL the stock, and so all the hire costumes will now be to buy. I’m hoping to get rid of the bulk of it all by the end of the year … so sadly this will be my last Christmas 🎅🏼
My last official day will be the first of January 2024 🎉
All remaining stock will go home with me or storage depending on how much is left lol 😉
I’m hoping that I can get rid of the bulk of the items before January, so if you need any last minute gifts for Christmas, please come take a look and grab a bargain 🥳🎅🏼

Because I have a month to clear everything, please don’t ask to hold items as I just want things moved quickly and people often forget to collect items that have been held 😩😞

So here we are … at the end of a remarkable and fun filled experience 🎈🎉
Thankyou to my amazing hubby Les who has put up with me through all the worry, all the drama, and all the money that has been lost 🫣🤑 thanks for always believing that I could do it hon … 😭❤️
Thanks also to my treasured family for all of your constant support … ❤️ I just love you all ###

Annnnd … To the customers that have become friends, and to all those that have treated me so lovely, it’s because of you guys that I’ve stayed as long as I have … Thankyou from the bottom of my heart x 🥰

Onward and upward 😎

31/10/2023

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28/10/2023

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22/10/2023

These are our hours this week leading up to Halloween 🎃👻🦇

Hope to see you in store 🙋🏽‍♀️🎉

18/10/2023

Hey guys, please be advised this store will be closed on Friday the 20th October as I’ll be attending a funeral . 😞
Normal trading Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm
❤️

21/08/2023

Hey guys,
This week I’ll be at the store from 11 am to approx 4 pm Tuesday to Friday and on Saturday 10 am to 2 pm … come see me if you need a costume for Book Week ! 🙋🏽‍♀️😉🎉

04/08/2023

Hi everyone … I’ve managed to grab stock for Book Week 🎉
I’m shocked at how expensive things have gotten over the last twelve months 😳
Please keep this in mind when browsing, if suppliers mark up, sadly so do I 😞😭
Come in for a look though … I’m there today from 10 am to 2 pm … or Tuesday to Friday I’m there from 11 am to 3 pm 🥳
If those hours don’t suit just let me know as I can always try to make other arrangements to suit you 😉
Enjoy your weekend
Cheers
🤗🥰

31/07/2023

Hi everyone … good news, looks like things are back to normal … soooo business as usual 🥳
The bad news is that I haven’t been able to order stock for 6 weeks as we weren’t sure if the store was going to reopen … I have placed orders for Book Week but they may not be here until the end of the week or even early next week … 🥺😭
If however you are just needing something to hire, I’ll be at the shop tommoz to clean up from about 11 am to 2 pm or so …
Then Wednesday Thursday and Friday from 11 am to 3 pm or Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm 😉

I’m so very sorry for the inconvenience this has caused over the last six weeks … if you’ve left messages on the work phone, I’m sorry but I’ve been unable to enter the store until things were all sorted 🥺

Thanks for messages and love I’ve received in all that time … it’s been very much appreciated …. bear with me as I try and navigate things for book week as it’s been a little tough with no income 😩

Take care everyone and we look forward to seeing you all soon and getting back to somewhat normal lol 🤪 ❤️😍

13/07/2023

Hi everyone
The store is STILL closed (almost four weeks) sadly 😞
Just waiting on the completion of repairs … I’m so very sorry for the inconvenience 😭
Enjoy your day 🙋🏽‍♀️

23/06/2023

Hey guys, sadly this store will be closed temporarily until repairs are sorted 😞
I’ll keep you posted over the next couple of weeks 😉
Sorry for the inconvenience.
Take care and enjoy your day 🌻