Party City is awesome if you're looking for a variety of specific party-related items like…read moredecorations, DIY supplies, accessories for costumes, and other essentials for whatever shindig you are hosting or attending. Odds are, if you are on the hunt for it, you're likely going to find it at Party City. However, everything comes with a hefty price tag. I was in search of boa's recently to make deck out fun cowboy hats for my friend's birthday. There are many places that do not have boa's or they only have a few colors available. Party City had every color of the rainbow to choose from, but each boa was so expensive when you can find them for a lot cheaper online. I unfortunately, didn't have ample time to order it online, so I had to settle for the $12-$13 boa. Yikes. I looked at other party items, and everything was ridiculously overpriced for low-quality supplies. If you're in Bloomington and in an absolute pinch, that's the only time I'd recommend Party City for their wide selection. Otherwise, plan things out weeks ahead of time if you're able and get what you need for much, much cheaper elsewhere. Their employees are sweet, but I won't be coming back for future occasions.

Staff is friendly and has good customer service. I like the balloons I ordered. They were ready as…read moresaid per the email i received for the pick up. The only thing I would suggest is another line or clicking over on the phone for curbside service.

Just in time for Halloween!…read more Ragstock is a combo of curated secondhand and vintage items mixed with decade-organized costume and new clothing - all perfect for themed parties, Halloween, or just swagging out your wardrobe. This is literally in a basement in Uptown, and while the entrance seems odd, there are treasures to be found below! Themed areas include: -70s, 80s, and 90s clothing from bell bottom pants to matching windbreaker suits - vintage and secondhand favorites like flannels, leather jackets, and jeans - a full-blown costume area with great options and ideas Whether you're looking for a Halloween costume or some new additions to your outfit, Ragstock has got you covered!

Ragstock came through for the Zombie Pub Crawl. I was able to conveniently pick up my wristband at…read morethe Uptown location and received and additional 20% off my purchase. It was supposed to be used for our Zombie costumes, but I brought my dad along for the ride and he got himself a sweet vintage-inspired hat and mustard colored jacket for the Yelp's Drive-In party that night. I didn't get a chance to check out the old location, but the newer location is on the ground level and two doors over. It was kind of small but the place isn't crowded. They had a decent selection of Halloween costume stuff and great hats, jackets and dresses for theme parties. The only problem is that prices have gone up. The jacket and hat were $13 after rebate. I remember a day when that probably would have been the price or lower without any coupons. It's still affordable though. Check them out! The customer service is great too!

This place is a hidden gem! If you do theatre, circus (lookin' at you, Circus Juventas families),…read moreor anything else that requires stage makeup, this is your spot. They have EVERYTHING, and the staff is friendly & knowledgeable. I found out about Norcostco last year, when we had a pre-performance makeup emergency: The online retailer I'd ordered from took its sweet time to process the order and then chose "molasses in January" shipping, so I was in a blind panic the night before the show. After 2648395 rounds of internet searches & follow-up phone calls looking for one highly specific Ben Nye product, I found Norcostco -- and they're RIGHT HERE! An independent, local business that has All The Things! (I mean, they're not exactly "right here" for us -- I have to drive across the whole #%&! metro to get there -- but it's *so* worth the trip. You can see the products, use the testers, play around, and walk out with what you need. Fantastic!)

I had been wanting to test out the Ben Nye make up line and was happy to learn a few months back…read morethat they carried it. They actually tons of theatrical makeup and costumes. Finding the place can be challenging since it's on a residential block (unexpected) and the store front doesn't face the street. However I did a bit of research on google maps beforehand and checked out the street view, which helped. Upon entering the woman at the register didn't bother to look up, say hello, smile or acknowledge that someone had walked in. Therefore I figured it was the kind of place where you fend for yourself and headed straight to the makeup section. BIG MISTAKE! About 5 minutes later another women appeared out of nowhere and in a frustrated tone wanted to know what we needed and more importantly if we opened any of the items. She then told us we should have rang "the bell" for help. Keep in mind there wasn't a bell in the area or a sign instructing to do so. Anyway after smoothing things over she showed us where the test makeup and brushes were located (several feet from the display.) It was a rather small section with a polly-pocket sized mirror and bad lighting. The employee helped us with the items and answered questions we had in a more polite/cordial tone. However, due to the lighting and mirror issue my friend and I were constantly having to go back to the costume section where there was a full length mirror and better lighting. Ultimately, we left with a few items (would have been more if we could tell how the colors actually looked against our skin). My tips for you are: 1) Use your GPS or checkout a street view of the place if it's your first time visiting and you're unfamiliar with the area. 2) RING THE BELL (located at the front register). 3) Bring your own mirror and lights. Just kidding! But seriously don't rely on the ones in the testing section, just check yourself out in the mirror by the costumes. 4) If you can, do research beforehand to determine which products you're interested in b/c they're are several options. Otherwise, just be sure to allow ample time so you can test out the items and find your match. 5) Skip the pricey department store makeup and try the items here (I can only vouch for Ben Nye) which cost far less, are of good quality and made to withstand heat/lights/etc.

Awesome selection. Good value for the price. Easy and smooth transaction. Ample costumes to choose…read morefrom.

Customer service was very helpful I was looking for something specific and she showed me around and…read moregave me tips I wanted some items in pink for a Halloween party. Ended up getting a cute pink skirt

This is a random location for the store but I'm glad I found it. They had all the things I needed…read morefor birthday party decor. The layout of the store is easy to navigate and find things. I did need some assistance from staff and they were helpful and friendly. Most things are reasonably priced. I'd come again when I need event supplies.

Part City is THE place to go for all your festive needs…read more Have goodie bags to fill? They have you covered. Someone wants a themed birthday party? Yep! Your high school reunion is coming up and you want disposable tableware in your school colors? Yeah, they can do that, too. Party City also shines brightly around Halloween, providing ready-made costumes AND components for the DIYers out there. (I got my sexy Babadook top hat, gloves, and makeup there this year and will be getting some nice wounds next year.) This is conveniently located on Excelsior (as long as you're driving the right direction--it's only accessible if you're headed eastbound), and there's always parking available. The prices are on par with what you'd find at other stores (and a bit better in some cases), and the selection and service quite good. You might not find everything you want, but you will probably come close.

Can't say enough good things about Bloomington Custom Embroidery. Our gymnastics team has continued…read moreto use this company for a few years and have always been really impressed with how fast they turn orders around and the quality of the work!

Went in two weeks ago to order two sweatshirts for which they already had the designs on hand. The…read morewoman at the desk said that she would call us when they were ready. Took our phone number and here we are, still haven't heard anything form them as to when or if they are ready. Definitely a communication problem with this business.