Full of mysticism and mystery, the image of a cat has long been traditional for costume parties on All Hallows' 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:
- So let's get started. The basis for makeup in the “cat look” style 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- After this you need outline the contours of the eyes using eyeliner. Be sure to 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:
- 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).
- Apply to cheekbones brown, pink or dark beige blush, and on the cheeks - bronzer.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Further paint eyelashes. If they are not thick enough, you can use false ones.
- You can also experiment with the shape of your eyebrows. They can be given any shape and thickness depending on your preferences.
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.- On the sides of the drawn line we draw several points, and from them - antennae.
- 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:
Above the child’s upper lip, use white paint to draw the base for a cat’s face.- Paint the tip of the nose with black paint.
- 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.
- We will draw dots and antennae on them.
- The bridge of the nose can also be painted white.
- Now we can draw the kitten’s face itself.
- 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:
Lenses. If you have the opportunity, you can order “cat” lenses in the online store.- 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.
- 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.
An image that will bring not 33 misfortunes, but praise and compliments. “Cat” makeup for Halloween: is it difficult to do? With our instructions it’s easy
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Text: Editorial staff of Makeup.ru September 12, 2017
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Becoming a catwoman is the best way out of the situation for those who, before Halloween, think with horror about the images of a witch, a drowned woman, a dead bride, a she-devil and other representatives of the other world. They have managed to become textbook and help out those who are going to a holiday at the last moment, without the opportunity or time to dream up. In addition, not everyone is ready to play evil spirits all night. In this sense, “cat” makeup is a more elegant version of the Halloween transformation.
What is special about cat makeup? First of all, you need a bright emphasis on the eyes - the look should become attractive, mysterious, with a sly squint. This is the whole “cat” character, which can and should be conveyed in a Halloween look through eye makeup.
Next, you need to draw a mustache and nose, which will add a carnival feel to the image. It doesn’t hurt to highlight your cheekbones to make your face more sculpted. And, of course, you can’t ignore your lips - they should also be emphasized, and choose bright lipstick for this purpose.
It may seem that the image of a cat requires serious preparation and the use of professional cosmetics for makeup. But that's not true. Practice shows that the usual products from a standard amateur cosmetics bag are quite sufficient.
So you can start creating the image. But first, watch our video tutorial on how to create quick and bright Halloween makeup using the tools at hand.
How to do cat makeup for Halloween?
When applying your Halloween makeup, don't forget to prep your skin with a primer, even if you usually don't. Holiday makeup requires special durability, so it is important that it fits correctly on the skin, which means you can’t go anywhere without a base. Choose one that will even out your skin's texture, fill in pores and control shine, so that it doesn't have a chance to reappear in the middle of the evening and ruin your look.
No, we were not mistaken. You should start with the eyes, otherwise the shadows, which, if generously applied, will inevitably crumble during the makeup process and spoil the well-applied tone. There are several makeup options that you can use to highlight your eyes to create the image of a cat.
First of all, these are arrows. Thick, long, extending far beyond the outer corner, with a flirtatious point - only such arrows will make the look “feline”.
For Halloween, it is not at all necessary to choose the image of a witch, zombie and other terrible characters. You can try on a catwoman costume - graceful, attractive, mysterious, cunning. The suit will highlight your advantages, and the makeup will make your look charming and alluring. The undoubted advantage of this image is that it is easy to implement.
In this pre-holiday article you will find tips on creating an image, instructions on how to do cat makeup, photographs, and videos.
Important details are the key to a spectacular image
Makeup alone is not enough to become a representative of the feline family. You need to choose the right outfit for a spectacular Catwoman look for Halloween:
- Tight-fitting, figure-flattering trousers and a top in black will look harmonious and stylish on your cat.
- A leather suit will look impressive.
- Give preference to black heels - your figure will look fitter and more attractive.
- You don’t have to make an appointment to go to a beauty salon to get your hair styled - a neat ponytail or braid would be perfect for this look.
- For accessories, purchase or make your own ears and tail.
- By the way, cats have sharp claws, but you shouldn’t grow your nails so long that they get in your way. If you don’t want to use overhead, then just give them a well-groomed look.
Video: beautiful catwoman makeup for Halloween.
What you need
The easiest way to achieve a “cat” look is to purchase a cat mask and apply lip makeup. But if you want to do cat face makeup yourself, you will need the following:
- foundation;
- concealer;
- highlighter;
- blush dark beige or brown;
- eyebrow pencil;
- shades of beige, white and black;
- black and white eyeliner;
- liquid eyeliner (preferably liner) black;
- mascara;
- red lip liner;
- lipstick in a blood red, cherry or pale pink shade;
- lip gloss.
Instructions for creating a “cat” make-up
So, how to do cat makeup? The main thing in this makeup is perfect skin and expressive eye makeup.
Step-by-step instructions for doing cat makeup for Halloween:
- Work should begin by applying foundation. Choose a shade that suits your skin color. Conceal skin imperfections with concealer, and use a highlighter with reflective particles to hide dark circles under the eyes.
- The image of a catwoman excludes the use of soft pink blush. But to create the effect of sunken cheeks, use a dark beige or brown blush.
- Give your eyebrows a well-groomed look and a beautiful shape that suits your face; you can tint them with a pencil.
- When making up a cat's eyes, the main task is to give them an almond shape so that the shape of the eyes resembles that of a cat. Apply light shadows to the surface of the upper eyelid. The cat's makeup should give expressiveness to the look.
- Using a liner or liquid eyeliner, draw a line starting from the inner corner, gradually lengthening it, and lifting the tip up. Make the line even darker by applying and blending dark shadows.
- Apply white shadows to the moving eyelid, right up to the very tip. The contrast of light and dark lines will make the eyes even more expressive.
- Apply light shadows to the upper part of the eyelid, just under the eyebrow, blending them into the dark line.
- Draw the outline of the eyes, lengthening them at the corners to give them an almond shape.
- Apply several layers of black mascara to your eyelashes. You can use false ones - this will add depth to your look.
- Make the contour of your lips more defined by using a lip pencil. Apply lipstick in bright shades and apply gloss in the center of the lower lip.
The step-by-step make-up of a cat woman for Halloween is not at all difficult, you just need to do it carefully and follow the tips.
Video: step-by-step instructions for doing cat makeup for Halloween.
Drawing a cat's face
An important point in cat makeup for Halloween is the painted face. You can draw it using a cosmetic pencil or eyeliner:
- Carefully fill in the tip of the nose with a dark pencil, giving it a triangular shape. Draw a perpendicular line from it down to the upper lip.
- Draw small dots like a cat’s, whiskers radiating from the nasolabial fold.
Video: step-by-step cat makeup for Halloween.
The image of a charming, crafty cat is ready! Despite the fact that the outfit is monochromatic, without using any bright shades, it will highlight your assets, and eye makeup will make them even more expressive.
To make your cat's makeup look more impressive, you can use lenses to create cat eyes. And you can outshine any catwoman on TV and look amazing in this simple yet expressive look.
Photo gallery of ideas and images of Catwoman for Halloween
Below you can see interesting photos of women wearing catwoman makeup for Halloween: