Again, thanks for keeping up with us, and remember to check back for updates at the new location.

Currently, we’ve automated the prices, names, manufacturers, sizes, colors, descriptions–and even the pictures! This means that each page will load extremely fast, and all we’ve got to do to update our stock is change a value or two in our database; meaning that we will be able to keep our stock updated in almost real time (and no more waiting for new products).

During this time, we’ll also be adding a PayPal system into our product pages that will allow our customers to purchase our products online, and have them shipped directly.

Thank you again to all of our customers for being so patient during our web development. Look for more updates soon, as we really start to dig into getting this database built!

This is just a quick update on the new site–the search engine is fully functioning, and results and product pages are created. We still haven’t created the layouts yet, but the data is all there and working perfectly. Now, all we’ve got to do is sort out our page layouts in CSS and start putting everything together (as well as complete the database). We know this sounds like quite a lot, but most of the dirty work has been done.

The current iteration of the engine is plain text–but upon searching for a keyword, a list of relevant results is sorted. Once the results load (which takes about 0.0043 or so seconds on average), one can click on each of the results for specific information about it. The nice part is, we’ll be able to easily tailor the results and product pages. For now, the results give the searcher a list of the product’s names (as hyperlinks to the product’s pages), price, size, color, and manufacturer. All one has to do to view the product page is to click on the product’s name (this is all done using php’s fantastic &_GET functions to read product IDs from within the links, using them to dynamically create web pages–something our users will never have to worry about).

We’ve also tested the speed of adding new entries and products, and have come to the conclusion that it is, well, instant. The moment we’ve added a product, removed a product, changed a price, or altered a description, it is changed on the database and within the site.

The current plan of attack is as thus:
1. Add more product to the database
2. Develop and test multiple layouts to determine which one is the most user-friendly, while still aesthetically pleasing
3. Add in paypal functionality and a shopping cart
4. Unleash this animal to freely roam the internets

As always, we’ll keep you up-to-date on how things are developing. Thanks again for reading, and have a fantastic Friday!

The point of all of this is to make it easier for us to help our customers–and we’re doing our best to make sure everything is fast, straightforward, and compatible. It’s widely known that our current website only works on Internet Explorer–but the new one will work on Firefox, Opera, Safari, Netscape, Seamonkey, and yes, Internet Explorer.

Just as some proof that the database does in fact exist, here’s a teaser:

And yes, this will make life easier for all of our customers, and due to our choice to design the website around a MySQL database, we will be able to update our prices, changes in stock, and new products in almost real-time–all with the goal of serving our valued customers even better.

Stay tuned for updates–we’ll keep everyone in-the-know as to how the development’s coming along.

- building the site around a database that will allow easy searching for products, by many different criteria (for example, search for oil-based makeup by Mehron, or for all wigs of a specific color)
- designing the site so it will be almost real-time in its representation of our pricing and stock
- making it easy to leave feedback, to help us better tailor our services to your needs
- making each of these products easy to order online with paypal

In general, we’re striving to make what we have and how we can help you more clear. We’re almost done writing our software that’ll help us build the database of our stock quickly. So, in short, be on the lookout for more information soon–we’ll try to keep you updated!

For now, please enjoy this fantastic still from La Boheme:

Both of the shows were fantastic; we definitely recommend catching any of their shows if you get the chance.

Anyway, we’ll be uploading more photos soon, as we find time to do so.

This way, you’ll be in the know as soon as when we get our new shipments of costumes, makeup, and a plethora of other accessories–and get first dibs on those items. After all, we’re expecting our shipments from Disguise, and Rubie’s soon, as well as our massive Leg Avenue order.

Also look out for our posts on upcoming shows (but don’t expect too many of those during the summer) and info on the many Halloween parties and haunted trails we’ll be costuming–we’ll let you know when these are happening as soon as we get the info ourselves.

We’ve got a FAQ now as well, so if you’d just like the rundown on our business, or want to have your general questions answered, you can head over there now.

Remember to check back or subscribe if you don’t want the hassle of checking manually.

Again, if you’ve got any questions at all, give us a call at 864.271.4260 during our business hours
or email us anytime.

To view photos of our stock, head over to our Photos page or click on the “Photos” tab toward the top of this page.

For information on our bridal work, alterations, or other custom jobs, click here or click on the “Custom Work” tab toward the top of this page.

For information pertaining to theatrical work, such as quote for shows, head over to our Theatre page.

Our hours are as follows:

Monday: (closed)
Tuesday: 9-5
Wednesday: 9-5
Thursday: 9-5
Friday: 10-6
Saturday: 11-3
Sunday: (closed)

Feel free to call us anytime (at 864.271.4260) during our business hours–if you have questions after-hours, just email us.