DALLAS – HalandHalliWeen.com, the official Halloween resource blog, today announced Michael Jackson as its number one pick for the top 10 Halloween costumes of 2009.
The untimely death of the “King of Pop” has made him even more of a pop culture idol. Michael Jackson fans and critics alike are expected to dress as the famous musician this Halloween, whether the costume entails a white glove or a surgical mask.
The Top 10 2009 Halloween Costumes include:
1. Michael Jackson
2. Twilight characters
3. Michael Myers – Halloween II
4. Farrah Fawcett
5. Octomom
6. Jon and Kate Plus 8
7. Julia Child
8. GI Joe
9. Harry Potter characters
10. Star Trek characters
Characters from the Twilight vampire series are projected to be second most popular, with both individual and couple costume possibilities, and the upcoming movie release of Halloween II secures third place for Michael Myers costumes and masks.
According to the National Retail Federation’s 2008 Halloween Consumer Intentions and Actions survey, conducted by BIGresearch, total Halloween spending for 2008 was estimated to reach $5.77 billion, with an increase in consumer participation. Retailers are hoping the 2009 Halloween season will bring the ghostly economy back to life with a repeat of consumers trying to escape everyday realities with costumes, candy and parties.
For more information about Hal and Halli’s Top 10 2009 Halloween Costumes list or and how to get these looks for Halloween, go to http://www.halandhalliween.com/?
