It is perfectly acceptable to play dress-up as an adult. Why should children have all the fun? Enter The Costume Shop in North Parks main business district for a zero-guilt, airtight endorsement. As costumes typically evoke thoughts of Halloween, this bountiful, all-encompassing boutique has you covered all year round with disguises, masks and accessories guaranteed to delight. Options abound at this family-run establishment, which has been in the costume game for a quarter-century. There is a plethora of costume jewelry, headgear (think hats), and accessories to be snapped up, but the shop is renown for its masks. And if they dont have it, theyll make it. Proprietor Pamela Stompoly has a talent for custom-made masks and is a professional make-up artist who can usually accommodate the most obscure request. So impressive are her talents, she also does make-up (and costume design) for the Lyric Opera San Diego just around the corner. Her do-it-yourself makeup kits work for those with

Just had two masks designed and made for my boyfriend and I for New Year's Eve! The masks are great, and the price was just right! Great shop!