Cheshire cat costume for Halloween

Do you want to celebrate the most terrible and controversial holiday in a creative way? Then you need to choose a hero for Halloween. How do you like the Cheshire cat? This is a really interesting character. He is very wise, but also completely crazy. He is polite, but slightly cynical. After all, he is the only cat in the world who can disappear in the opposite direction. To transform into this weirdo, you will have to master the Cheshire Cat makeup. It would be nice to take “Alice” or at least “The Hatter” with you to the holiday!

The holiday comes to us

Many people do not understand Halloween and disown this holiday in every possible way. Really, what good can a day bring to our culture when you can dress up as a serial killer or a walking corpse and then go from house to house collecting candy?! But for some reason Russian Kolyadas don’t bother such antagonists! So is the antipathy towards the holiday due only to its Western origin? But this is real discrimination!

This holiday is by no means American. It came from the Celts! And this is not a satanic day at all, but just a time when you can smile, looking your fears in the face. If a child is afraid of the dark, then make him a Black Cloak or Count Dracula costume. Will he be afraid when he spends the whole day being the one everyone is afraid of? Most likely, he will understand that the existence of such characters is a fantasy!

The most harmless psycho

If you still don’t feel like dressing up as a corpse spattered with blood, then you can try the makeup of the Cheshire Cat from “Alice in Wonderland.” This hero, of course, hardly scares anyone, but he definitely attracts him!

The Cheshire cat is an undoubted philosopher, always calm and very interesting. Remember, in the fairy tale he seemed to be Alice’s only friend, her faithful companion, giving advice in difficult situations. At the same time, the Cheshire Cat is very condescending towards the other inhabitants of Wonderland, rightly admitting that they are all crazy here.

Is Cheshire Cat makeup right for you? Still, in this image you can’t get by with a simple growl, which would be enough for the role of a zombie! The Cheshire cat is capricious and beautiful, so try to make him a bright character for the holiday!

Let's decide on the view

Before choosing one image, it is worth studying at least the lists of the most popular ones. Vampire themes are definitely trending right now, and looks inspired by Twilight and The Vampire Diaries are sure to take over any party. It’s not so difficult to embody the image: glamorous make-up, fangs and a somewhat absent look with bloodlust in the eyes.

"The Living Dead" remains relevant. This is the most popular, but not so interesting costume. It must be remembered that zombies do not take care of their clothes; they may well walk around with a nail in their head or with a bloody cake instead of an eye. “Zombies” are not distinguished by social activity, so this image is not entirely suitable for sociable people.

But a variation on the theme of cartoon zombies will be interesting. Almost all Tim Burton characters are trending - from Edward Scissorhands to Willy Wonka. The corpse bride requires complex makeup and blue skin, but this image will leave the girl feminine and very pretty! The makeup of the Cheshire Cat would also work here, if you embody the image from Burton's film!

Animal color options are also popular. Halloween will likely be full of tiger cubs, panthers, cats and even monkeys. In principle, this could also include the makeup of the Cheshire Cat, although it has already been said that this is not such a clear-cut hero.

“The Man with Two Faces” is a complex image. If you are not a makeup genius, then it is better not to take it on, otherwise you will end up with an ordinary clown, which, by the way, will also scare many people.

How to do?

Judging by everything stated above, if you want to be on trend, then choose Cheshire cat makeup for Halloween. It is not so complicated, but interesting and allows for variations on the proposed theme. Don't be afraid that your cat will turn out to be kind, because a party does not necessarily imply the presence of creepiness. For example, often on Halloween they make coloring to look like a Bambi deer or a Barbie doll.

So, how to do Cheshire cat makeup? Stock up on paint and fake mustaches. Remember that you don't need to turn into a painted doll. With a selected wardrobe, a couple of touches in makeup are enough. The cat has no blush and in general there are not enough warm tones on his face, so blush is to the side. But the powder will be in place. Especially if you have freckles or acne. Let the cat's face be clean. A cat’s predatory smile is the main accent in makeup, so you need to start working with it.

Take a simple black pencil and outline the smile from ear to ear. Draw lines below and above the lips. Next, paint along the borders with black paint. Fill the inner area with white paint, including the lips. The cat must constantly smile, and therefore a line is also needed from the corners of the lips to the drawn ones. To outline the teeth, you can use a pencil or even henna, but in the second case, the Cheshire Cat makeup for Halloween will have to be carried into everyday life!

Bonuses and nuances

Remember that the Cheshire Cat Halloween makeup is not so difficult to do step by step if you first sketch out the image. The cat is a bright character and even crazy, so colored cat lenses will come in handy. Let them be the color of azure or turquoise. Yellow eyes (or amber) may suit a cat better, but it looks really creepy. To the green eyes you can add the same flowers to the eyebrows and strokes on the mustache. Make the shape of the eyes almond-shaped, because after all, you are depicting a cat. By the way, the character doesn't have to be a guy. You can make a Cheshire cat - add curls and even a bow on the neck!

Dangers

Doing your own Cheshire cat makeup is easy, and there is no need to use complex dyes. It is enough to focus on your own skin type and sweating level. Still, the party can be long and the pencils can “float.” To avoid this, you should powder the finished makeup in order to fix it.

To the feast and to the world!

The look of a wild cat will be complemented by a spectacular manicure, hair chalks and massive jewelry reminiscent of a collar. Don't forget about false eyelashes, because cats have naturally beautiful ones. The hairstyle should be neat or completely crazy. There cannot be an intermediate option, since “wild” makeup requires appropriate framing.

Clothes at a party should not distract from makeup, because the Cheshire cat is famous for the fact that it can attract only with a smile and soar without its body. So the outfit can be dark and modest, but still not completely girlish and delicate. A dark jumpsuit or jeans with a spotted sweater would be suitable. A minimum of decorations - only massive accessories that emphasize the cat's essence. If you wish, you can purchase “cat paws” with pads so that you can stretch languidly and purr when you see your friends.

Full of mysticism and mystery, the image of a cat has long been traditional for costume parties on All Saints' Eve. As a rule, girls choose it, because the fashionable look of Lady Cat is the embodiment of femininity and grace.

And of course, children are the permanent lovers of the cat style in fancy dress. Men try it on less often, preferring more brutal images to a black cat suit.

In this article we will look at the most popular options for the image of a cat for Halloween - for women and for children. So, read below about all the intricacies of the “alchemy” of this transformation.

Catwoman Makeup

When creating the image of a cat, you should pay special attention to makeup. Today the Internet is literally replete with its various variations, the number of which is limited only by imagination. We will offer the most popular ones.

Elegant cat

A cat's gaze should be filled with mystery, mysticism and enigma. He has a special magnetism that can bewitch and hypnotize. You can achieve such a bright effect by applying special makeup. The following tips will help you with this:

1. So let's get started. The basis for makeup in the style of “cat look” will serve as matte bronzer. By evenly distributing it over the surface of the eyelid, we will achieve a natural glow of the skin, reminiscent of a light tan.
2. Then, using a black cosmetic pencil, we Shade the edges of the upper eyelid and create a light hazy effectUsing black and gray eye shadow. How to correctly draw these lines and apply shadows is shown in the figure below.
3. For more contrast Light pastel shades should be applied above the eyes (we recommend a beige, yellow or expressive nude shade) on the main part of the eyelid, and apply darker shadows (purple, blue, brown, purple or dark silver of your choice) on the drawn lines.
4. The lower eyelid should be lined with a black pencil, and then a haze effect should be created in the same way.using black and colored shadows.
5. After this you need outline the contours of the eyes using eyeliner. Make sure your eyeliner is waterproof to ensure your makeup stays vibrant and vibrant during the party.

For greater clarity, we offer you step-by-step photo instructions for this type of makeup, and below is a video of how to make up your eyes for the image of a cat.

Drawing a cat's face

If you love body art, we offer another makeup option. With its help, the entire face is painted and a drawing of a cat's face is applied to it. It's quite easy to do this:

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   On the face moisturizer is applied as a base for makeup, and then foundation is applied (preferably light, so that the complexion is porcelain and resembles makeup).
2. Apply to cheekbones brown, pink or dark beige blush, and on the cheeks - bronzer.
3. Eye makeup is done in the style of smoky eyes, i.e. with a haze effect. And liquid eyeliner applied to the contours of the eyes emphasizes it even more.
4. Wherein the arrow should be drawn from the inner corner of the eye and bring it towards the temple, beyond the boundaries of eyelash growth.
5. On the lower eyelid, such a line is also drawn, connecting with the arrow of the upper eyelid at the bridge of the nose and forming a small corner. So we will make your look slanted and cunning like a cat.
6. Further paint eyelashes. If they are not thick enough, you can use false ones.
7. You can also experiment with the shape of your eyebrows. They can be given any shape and thickness depending on your preferences.
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   Paint the tip of the nose in the shape of a triangle. Happened? Ok, then with a black pencil draw a vertical line down from the nasal septum to the upper lip.
9. On the sides of the drawn line we draw several points, and from them - antennae.
10. Now it's the turn of the lips. The classic option is to paint over the upper lip with a black pencil.. However, you can also cover them up completely with brown, black or maroon lipstick.

One of the options for this makeup can be seen in the video below.

We advise you to practice applying such make-up in advance so that preparing for the party does not take up much of your time.

Children's face painting

For the youngest guests of the Halloween masquerade, it is recommended to use face painting, i.e. harmless hypoallergenic paints for skin. Believe me, the child will enjoy this drawing process, and the transformation into a kitten itself will bring a lot of pleasure.

Applying a drawing to the face is not a difficult task, so even those adults who cannot call themselves artists can cope with it. This body art is done in several steps:

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   Above the child’s upper lip, use white paint to draw the base for a cat’s face.
2. Paint the tip of the nose with black paint.
3. We draw a thin strip from the nose down to the upper lip, and round off the lines around the white base. The result was cat cheeks.
4. We will draw dots and antennae on them.
5. The bridge of the nose can also be painted white.
6. Now we can draw the kitten’s face itself.
7. We draw the outlines of the ears above the eyebrows, draw a tongue on the lower lip, and highlight the fur and ears in black. By the way, you can choose any color of wool.

The color and shape of the muzzle is a matter of taste. It can be plain, striped or spotted.

At the same time, you need to take into account that the shade and texture you choose matches the suit as a whole. For example, if you chose leopard print, then a tiger stripe suit will not be the best option.

Below we have presented a selection of photos of face painting for children, which will help you choose the appropriate motif for the image of a cat for Halloween.

The final touch is a Halloween cat costume and accessories.

There can be several options for a catwoman costume, and all of them will look impressive and bright at any carnival. The following dress models are considered the most popular:

1. Catwoman a la Michelle Pfeiffer. Those who saw Tim Burton's film masterpiece "Batman Returns" probably remember Catwoman's seductive latex costume. To recreate this look, you'll need a black, fitted jumpsuit in a glossy fabric with a long zip at the front.

You can replace it with tight black pants and a turtleneck. Don't forget to sew white stripes all over the suit. A mask, black gloves (preferably with fake nails glued on top) and long heeled boots will complete the outfit.

2. Heroine Halle Berry. The image of Catwoman from the film of the same name differs in a couple of details: instead of a jumpsuit, she wears black tight-fitting trousers (you can replace them with leggings), a black latex bra with wide straps and long gloves. You need to tie two black belts around your waist, and put a black half mask on your head, which can be sewn from leather or black glossy fabric. Complete this look with long heeled boots and a whip.

3. An Anne Hathaway-inspired cat look from Black Knight Rises. For this one, you'll also need a black catsuit (or leggings and a turtleneck), heeled boots, gloves, a black leather belt and a masquerade mask.

A distinctive feature of this image is the cat ears, which can be made from two cardboard triangles, vinyl overlays and clips. A unique highlight will be a toy pistol, which will add brutality to the image.

Let's add that one of the popular options for a Halloween look is the hero of Carroll's book - the Cheshire Cat. The makeup of this image is distinguished by a peculiar “smile”.

If you don’t want to copy already famous movie characters, you can try to create your own version of this image. Don't be afraid to experiment with costumes, makeup and... accessories, which will be discussed later.

So, with accessories the matter is simple. They can be selected from the following list:

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   Lenses. If you have the opportunity, you can order “cat” lenses in the online store.
2. Tail. This attribute of a cat costume is quite popular. Making it yourself is quite possible. To do this, you will need black fabric, from which you will sew the tail. You can insert wire inside it to give the desired shape.
3. Ears. They can be made from cardboard, flexible plastic, vinyl or thick leather fabric. You can attach them in different ways, for example, on a hoop or on hair clips. One option is a cape with decorative ears.

Manicure. If you're not wearing black gloves, you can simply paint your nails black. Do you have short nails? No problem. Just stick on artificial tips. It is desirable that they are sharp and as long as possible.

Options hairstyles maybe several. You can put your hair in a ponytail or let it down, straightening it with a special hair straightener. If you have short hair, just style it neatly.

Follow the above recommendations, and your costume will stand out noticeably and brightly against the backdrop of the “evil spirits” outfits for Halloween. The image of a catwoman in itself is mystical and mysterious, so it will come in handy at a carnival party on All Saints' Day.

And in conclusion, a few more photos of successful cat images for Halloween.

If autumn for you means not only rain, flying yellow leaves and a warm blanket, but also an extravagant holiday of crazy Halloween costumes, then you've probably already thought about how to surprise everyone at a party dedicated to it. We invite you to try on an unusual look and learn how to do your own Cheshire cat makeup for Halloween.

History of the image

Cheshire Cat (English: Cheshire Cat) is a character in Lewis Carroll’s fairy tale “Alice in Wonderland” (1865). This is a philosophizing cat who can disappear into thin air, leaving behind only a smile, thanks to which he is known throughout the world.

“Alice in Wonderland” gained so much popularity that comics, cartoons, films, and computer games were released based on it. And the imagination of each of the authors of the works draws the Cheshire Cat in its own way. You can see this by looking at the selection of photos below:

Cheshire cat from Walt Disney's Alice in Wonderland (1951)

Whoopi Goldberg as the Cheshire Cat in Nick Willing's Alice in Wonderland (1999)

Cheshire cat from the computer game "American McGee's Alice" (2000)

Cheshire cat from Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland (2010)

Features of Cheshire cat makeup for Halloween

Like any other character, The Cheshire cat has its own characteristics, which you can use as a base when creating your Halloween look:

1. The most basic feature of this image is the exaggeratedly wide, snow-white smile;
2. The shape of the pupils of this creature is the same as that of all representatives of the cat family. Colored lenses will help you bring this element to life;
3. The Cheshire cat has ears and a tail, so it is advisable that your costume be complemented with these important details;
4. The color of the cat costume can be any and depends on the image of the Cheshire cat that you have chosen for yourself: pink and purple stripes, or gray and blue stripes, or black tattoo patterns on a gray background;
5. Don't forget about your claws: you can use false nails painted black.
6. The fabric and cut of the suit are also varied: it can be a fur cape, or a wide robe, or, conversely, a figure-hugging dress, or just a T-shirt and pants. In general, use everything that your imagination tells you.

Use your imagination and our Cheshire cat makeup photos to create your own unique DIY Halloween look:

Step-by-step scheme for applying Cheshire cat makeup

To do it correctly and accurately Cheshire cat makeup for Halloween, follow these steps step by step:

1. Apply and thoroughly blend your foundation on the skin, and apply concealer to the area under the eyes;
2. Apply a plum shade of matte eyeshadow to the crease of the upper eyelid, blend well, then apply a darker purple tone to the outer corner of the eye and blend it along the crease of the eyelid towards the inner corner;
3. Distribute bright pink shadows over the moving eyelid;
4. Dust your face with light powder;
5. Draw long and rather thick arrows with black eyeliner, paint on the upper eyelashes and then apply false ones;
6. Emphasize your eyebrows with a brown pencil, and then paint them with pink shadows;
7. Draw a black pencil along the mucous membrane of the lower eyelid, draw arrows with black gel eyeliner in the inner corner of the eye towards the bridge of the nose, and add a line drawn with white eyeliner in the middle of the arrow;
8. Highlight the lower eyelid with purple shadows with careful shading;
9. Using gel eyeliner, highlight the line of the lower eyelid and paint over the lower eyelashes with mascara;
10. Draw the back of the nose with purple shadows and blend them well;
11. Outline the outline of the future cat's nose with a purple pencil and paint over it with liquid purple lipstick;
12. Draw a thin line between the outline and the “nose” itself with white eyeliner;
13. Use pink blush with a blue tint to highlight your cheekbones and hairline;
14. Using dark purple shadows, draw “fur” on the cheekbones and forehead;
15. Use black gel eyeliner to draw a wide mouth and teeth and paint over the space inside the “mouth”; use white eyeliner to paint over the “teeth”;
16. Draw a mustache with a black pencil;
17. Duplicate the contour of the “mouth” with purple shadows, shading them well;
18. Cover your neck with pink blush and draw strokes with liquid purple lipstick, repeating the stripes on the fur of the Cheshire cat;
19. All you have to do is put on contact lenses and a pink wig, and your cat's Cheshire-style makeup is ready!

We hope that our step-by-step instructions will help you realize this wonderful image!

Below you can see a very atmospheric video demonstrating another Cheshire cat makeup option for Halloween:

And another video with the makeup of the Cheshire cat from the computer game “American McGee’s Alice”. Such a brutal image may well suit to perform the male version of Cheshire: