Simple Halloween Look

Halloween is approaching, which means it's time to release the demons, take the skeletons out of the closets and choose a mind-blowing look for the scariest party of the year. Although we started celebrating this day not so long ago, zombies, vampires and pumpkins, the usual guests of Halloween, could have become boring for everyone. Where can you find new bright ideas for the holiday and create an interesting image without wasting money and time?

Where to look for inspiration

First, it is important to understand what role you want to take on this year. If you have a great imagination and can draw, you can re-read the stories of Edgar Allan Poe and get inspired to come up with your own unique Halloween look. But you can take a simpler route: look for ideas from professional stylists, makeup artists, bloggers or film directors.

Movies

"Corpse Bride" and other works by Tim Burton are an endless source of Halloween inspiration. If you have already tried on the images of Edward Scissorhands, Willy Wonka or the Mad Hatter, this year you may prefer a more stylish and feminine one. You can be inspired by the strict dress of the heroine Eva Green from the new film “Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children” or completely move away from the world of Tim Burton. The beautiful heroine of Tilda Swinton from “Only Lovers Left Alive” or the character from the film “A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night” - a young vampire who moves around a quiet Muslim town in a burqa on a skateboard - will help you take a fresh look at the image of a vampire girl.

Harley Quinn, "Suicide Squad"

Think a minimalist costume is not for Halloween? Watch Penny Dreadful, The Witch, Crimson Peak or American Horror Story - you'll definitely find a heroine you like in them. But the main image for Halloween this year is, of course, Harley Quinn from Suicide Squad. If you decide to turn into this sassy girl on the last night of October, keep in mind that your costume may not be the only one at the party.

Enchantress, "Suicide Squad"

Pinterest

Surely you already use this social network, save photos from shows, spectacular dresses and recipes for healthy dishes. If you already have a board dedicated to the holiday, it’s time to look into it and add new images; if not, create one. Upon request of “Halloween”, the service will return thousands of pictures with decorative elements, festive costumes and makeup options - from stylization of Roy Lichtenstein paintings to the image of Maleficent and a unicorn - you just have to choose the one that suits you.

Instagram

Log into your account every day? Don't miss out on the fun. People all over the world are preparing for Halloween, and some social network profiles are dedicated exclusively to this event. For example, Halloweenmakeupideas, which contains the most current images: from a cyborg girl to creepy clowns that keep Americans in fear all year. There are also very interesting solutions: for example, makeup in the shape of a knife on the eyelid in the profile of Ida from Copenhagen.

How to create an image

Once you decide on the look, the most important moment comes - finding a suit. You have three options: buy, rent, sew. Let's look at how to make this more convenient, profitable and faster.

Buy

As the holiday approaches, Halloween accessories and costumes appear in supermarkets; many mass market brands release themed lines. But it’s unlikely that you’ll be able to find exactly what you want in clothing stores. For a complete look, you need to go to the salon of carnival and festive costumes.

You can order a themed dress online with delivery or pick it up at your nearest shopping center. You will find a good selection in the Happia online store; on sale there is a zombie nurse costume, a Freddy Krueger sweater, as well as dozens of accessories: colored lenses, fangs, horns, tails and wings.

There are carnival costume salons in many shopping centers. Interesting images - from a nun to a catwoman - can be found at CarneVale in the European or Kuntsevo Plaza.

To rent

Ready-made costumes are rented out by television studios, for example, Amedia and Ostankino, theater galleries, event organizing agencies, and creative workshops.

At the Winged Crocodile rental studio you can rent a witch costume, prisoner’s pajamas or a lacquered corset. Curious images are collected in the “Pink Elephant” workshop: here you can find the costume of Harley Quinn, the witch, the huntress, Avatar, and Maleficent.

If your boyfriend insists that he will only go to a party with you dressed as a superhero or Darth Vader, you can rent a quality costume for him too. For example, in CostumeRent.

Sew

If you have some time and enjoy sewing, you can create your own Halloween costume. Even a beginner can handle the zombie nurse costume. It is enough to sew a short white robe that fits your figure and spray it with red paint that imitates blood. For the Harley Quinn look, you will need short shorts, a choker, a white T-shirt with red sleeves, on which you will need to write “Daddy’s Lil Monster,” pink and blue hair chalk.

More complex costumes can be made to order. For example, in the workshops “Festival Park”, “Arte”, in the Tstyle studio. You can find a seamstress who will fulfill your order on the online household services service YouDo.com. Everything is simple here: you don’t need to go anywhere or leaf through catalogues. Describe the image in your own words, attach a photo as an example, and the performer who can sew the costume will write to you. You can negotiate the price with him directly. The tasks “Create the image of Harley Quinn”, “Knit a Freddy Krueger sweater”, “Make Dracula’s coffin”, “Make me a zombie” began appearing on the service in August.

You can also borrow a ready-made suit from users. Perhaps someone has a dress from last year's party or from filming a horror movie. Here you will find helpers for implementing other Halloween ideas and even company if you suddenly have no one to go to the holiday with.

How to create makeup

Focus on your makeup. The Sugar Skull style is still trending this year. Feel free to combine it with a cocktail dress - you will look stylish and attractive. You can rent a beautiful dress in DressLab or DressUpBar salons, and do your makeup yourself or invite a professional makeup artist.

Makeup lessons

Halloween is an inspiring topic for stylists, so leading YouTube bloggers do not miss the opportunity to practice and prepare new looks for the holiday every year. Excellent master classes can be found at Michelle Phan, and an interesting interpretation of “Sugar Skull” makeup with the addition of crystals can be found at Jordan Liberty. Chrisspy, a makeup artist from Los Angeles, and Lex, the creator of the MadeYewLook channel, offer interesting Halloween looks in their videos.

Makeup at home

Have you decided to take your Halloween look seriously this year? Call on-site make-up artists. Professional face painting artists can be found at Makeup Cinema, Alexgrim or on YouDo.com. An option for the most daring is full body body painting in the style of Mystique from “X-Men” or Neytiri from “Avatar”.

Don't be afraid of bold ideas and celebrate Halloween fully prepared.

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Halloween is the time when you can forget about beauty rules. Beauty is not the main thing on this day; an inventive and creepy image is more valued. How to create it?

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Text: Editorial staff of Makeup.ru September 9, 2018

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Halloween is a great opportunity for at least one evening to abandon the usual in favor of the extraordinary, out of the ordinary. This holiday you can do anything: not only do really bright makeup, but also completely transform yourself, trying on a creepy look from your favorite horror movie. Let's tell you more about creating a cool look that will allow you to celebrate Halloween at least fun.

You will find useful tricks in this video.

What to stock up on to create a Halloween look?

Halloween makeup is very different from standard makeup. Therefore, you will have to use significantly more cosmetics. Basic products, of course, will also be needed: foundation, lipstick, eye shadow (it’s best to have a large palette with several dozen shades like Born To Run from Urban Decay), eyeliner, fixing spray.

When it comes to additional beauty products, it’s a good idea to have either professional makeup on hand or cream pigments like SFX Créme Color from NYX Professional Makeup.

Loose pigments and glitter can be useful (one of the most popular options is Face&Body Glitter from the same brand). As for shades, you need to build on the image; True, there are also universal ones - blood is painted in red, and with the help of white they create the effect of deathly pallor.

Everything you need is unlikely to be limited to make-up products. Most likely, you will also need such things as bandages (tinted red, they will become part of the nurse’s costume) and threads to depict “sutured” wounds and cuts, false fangs (vampires cannot do without them), lenses with white, red or black pupils. In order not to find yourself at the right time without the necessary props, the image must be thought out in advance.

Bloody images for Halloween

Those who in everyday life gravitate towards delicate makeup in pastel colors often want to portray something frightening on Halloween. Don’t restrain yourself: fortunately, the range of “bloody” images is quite wide.

The standard option is makeup with a “naked” skull painted on the face. More creepy would be a make-up with the effect of skin being removed from parts of the face: this result can be achieved with the help of red cosmetics, which are used to imitate the appearance of blood.

1. A vampire

The vampire theme is a Halloween classic. By the way, it allows girls to remain feminine - make cat eye arrows, paint their lips with red or burgundy lipstick. But this does not exclude a deathly pale skin tone, bloody spots and smudges, colored lenses and fangs.

1. Zombie

A distinctive feature of this image is an unnatural blue-green tone, a “foggy” look (lenses will be needed again), makeup with lacerations and a grin with bloody stains. There can be many options - for example, zombie makeup can be combined with makeup of a skeleton or a dead bride. For inspiration, watch a couple of horror films about the zombie apocalypse or try to create an original image without relying on ready-made ideas from horror films.

A dead bride

This holiday heroine is characterized by a pale face with whitened lips, “empty” eyes and sunken cheekbones. There is also a place for bloody marks that make the image truly scary: they can be left on the face with red lipstick, smearing it with your fingers. To enhance the effect, the same marks can be left on the veil and white dress. Delicate details, such as flowers, will play well in contrast.

Step-by-step instructions for creating fun Halloween looks:

Beautiful images for Halloween

Despite the fact that Halloween masquerades are held for fun, not everyone likes to turn into a drowned woman or, for example, a victim of a zombie invasion, even for the sake of a joke. In this case, try to choose an image that will make you look attractive. Magnetic witches, villains, fantasy heroines - it’s not difficult to transform into them even with the help of ordinary cosmetics.

1. Nurse

On Halloween, you can’t expect help from nurses - their images are complemented by bloody bandages and syringes, and sometimes even saws/axes. It is these “accessories” that are important when choosing such a character. As for makeup, red lipstick and winged eyeliner are enough to create the effect of a “cat” look; To instill fear, the nurse will need red lenses - this small detail will immediately make the girl dangerous.

1. Geisha

Put on a kimono and pull your hair into a high bun, whiten your face, highlight your eyebrows with black and your lips with red - and the look of a geisha is ready. All that remains is to bring it into line with the requirements of Halloween. You can’t do without blood: complement the makeup with red spots. And to explain their appearance, arm yourself with something like a samurai sword.

1. Doll

On All Saints' Day, you rarely see a charming doll with big eyes and lips folded into a bow. A much more common option is a broken porcelain doll or, say, a doll with a crazy look, which has been possessed by an evil spirit (remember Annabelle from the popular film).

Don't be afraid to add scary accents - again, by simulating blood stains and wounds.

You can also complement the look with eye makeup in the Harlequin style.

However, if you make up with lipstick, eyeliner and false eyelashes, it is quite possible to maintain your attractiveness. You will find detailed instructions on how to create a doll's makeup in this video.

Face art will help add mystery to the image. You will need full-fledged makeup with a change in skin color to blue, purple or, for example, turquoise. Against this background, scales are painted using an unusual life hack: a mesh fabric is applied to the skin, and then either sprinkled with colored powder, or a denser and more durable paint is applied on top.

The image is also decorated with shells, pearl stickers and sequins that look like scales, glitter and other decorative elements.

1. Nun

Even the image of a nun on All Saints' Day does not look the most traditional way. The sight of this character should give you goosebumps. Crosses, images of stitched wounds, bloody spots, bruises, white pupils or, conversely, completely black eyes - this will turn a peaceful image into a terrifying one. Many people also try to make it sexy by replacing a long dress with a mini - it is worn in combination with mesh tights and heels, and the makeup is complemented with bright or very dark lipstick.

Angel

When you hear the phrase “angelic appearance,” you hardly imagine anything that even remotely relates to the celebration of Halloween. But in vain: angel-like creatures can look not just creepy, but truly scary. Take the classic “angelic” makeup from our video tutorial as a basis and complement it with “bruises”, “scars” and “bruises”.

Cool Halloween Looks

Becoming the heroes described above for one night will not be difficult - the means at hand will be enough for this. These images are typical for Halloween. But you can also think about a larger-scale transformation, only in this case you will also need a costume, which is not so easy to put together from what you usually have in your wardrobe.

A black robe with a hood and a braid are the basis of the costume. Makeup can be done in different ways: ominously whitening the skin or, on the contrary, painting the face black so that nothing is visible from under the hood. Black lenses will come in handy in this case - the result will scare anyone.

1. Black Swan

A ballet costume with a tutu and black pointe shoes (you can also add wings) sets the tone for the whole look. Suitable makeup is gothic: with pale skin, black accent on the eyes and burgundy, black or dark blue lipstick.

1. Calavera

The word "calavera" is translated as "sugar skull". This is one of the main symbols of the Mexican Day of the Dead. There it is considered a kind and bright holiday, during which loved ones who have passed away are remembered. Therefore, colorful calaveras, as a rule, look not so much creepy as beautiful. Skulls decorated in patterns with icing flowers are a traditional treat for Day of the Dead dinners and, more recently, inspiration for Halloween makeup.

And if you like animal themes, you will find a couple of ideas in the video below.

Do you already have plans for Halloween? Are you preparing a beautiful or scary image? Write more details in the comments.

Every year on the last night of October, many people around the world dress up in the most incredible costumes. Today, few people remember the meaning of the Halloween holiday; in fact, now it is a grandiose costume ball.

What female Halloween looks are especially relevant? Yes, the most diverse! There are no rules or requirements for choosing a costume for a given party.

You can choose a terrible or overtly sexual image, dress up as a devil or portray a pure angel. The main thing is that the image is complete; the costume, hairstyle, makeup and other small details must be harmoniously combined.

For example, if the image of a scary zombie is chosen, then a neat French manicure on the fingers of this monster will look strange. Of course, you shouldn’t break off your nails for the sake of a party; it’s enough to use special overlays.

Today, there are specialized stores where you can buy everything you need to create an image - costumes, makeup kits, artificial blood, etc. However, the best women's Halloween looks are those in which the girl showed imagination. After all, if everyone dresses up in standard costumes, then the charm of the party will disappear. Therefore, even a purchased suit should be somehow improved, supplemented with your own hands. And be sure to think about choosing accessories and creating suitable makeup.

Sexy images

If you're going to celebrate Halloween, you don't have to disfigure yourself using makeup. There are a lot of charming images that will only emphasize the natural sexuality of a girl.

For example, who said that a witch must be scary and have a wart on her nose? Witch can be very attractive and seductive. To create this look you will need a beautiful fitted dress. You can choose a mini or, on the contrary, a long dress with a slit. An indispensable attribute of an attractive witch is lush, flowing hair. If a girl prefers a short haircut in life, then you can use a wig. You can style your long hair in waves or curls and fix it with glitter hairspray. You can use mascara or hair chalk to add color to your strands.

You definitely need to do bright evening makeup; you can use rhinestones, sparkles, and false eyelashes. A pointed hat will complement the look; it can be very small, attached to a hairpin.

Can look very sexy image of a nurse in a short, tight robe and stockings. Since Halloween is a holiday of evil spirits, you can create the image of a black nurse; you will need black clothes to make the costume, and you should add more black colors to your evening makeup. You can take a large syringe or forceps in your hands.

Extravagant and seductive she-devil or dark angel This is a great look for Halloween. To create it you will need a red tight dress with a neckline, fishnet stockings and high heels. Charming horns will complement the look (you can make them yourself and attach them to a hairband).

Sexy look cat women enjoys well-deserved popularity as it looks very impressive. To create it you will need a black latex tight suit; in extreme cases, you can wear tight trousers and a tight turtleneck. Don't forget about the hat with cat ears and a tail. The image assumes the presence of bright makeup with an emphasis on the eyes. You can use lenses with vertical pupils.

Tender images

Gentle images are more suitable for young girls and girls. You can dress up angel. To create the image you will need a light, preferably white, dress, wings that are attached to the back and a halo above your head. For this look, it is better to curl your hair and make your makeup as natural as possible in pastel colors.

Can look very cute doll image. To do this, you will need a dress with a full skirt and low-heeled shoes with toes. Lay your hair in curls or tie it in two ponytails on the sides of your head. A big influence should be given to makeup. It is necessary to apply a tone to the face so that the face appears as smooth as porcelain. Apply blush, highlight the eyes with shadows, and glue on false eyelashes. You can draw freckles on your nose.

Can look very romantic elf girl image. To create it you will need a flirty light dress with frills and a floral wreath worn over light curls. The most important detail of the image is the pointed ears; you can buy special silicone pads, but you can also make them at home from scrap materials, for example, papier-mâché.

The images are scary

However, the most fashionable images for Halloween tend to be associated with the world of the dead. In the photo you can see a variety of costumes for skeletons, zombies, drowned women, etc.

Same doll image You can use makeup to turn from cute and gentle to scary. It is enough to draw lines on your face with a pencil, depicting cracks, and you will get the image of a broken porcelain doll. If you use simulated wounds and artificial blood, you can turn an ordinary doll into a nightmare killer in a couple of minutes.

A very popular image is Emily is a dead bride. Creating this image is not very easy, since it will require quite complex makeup, but the effect will exceed all expectations.

A fairly simple female image - vampire. This character can be made very attractive. A figure-hugging dress, evening makeup, and a beautiful hairstyle can become the basis of the look. All that remains is to put special covers on your teeth and stain the corners of your lips with red lipstick or artificial blood. You can insert glowing lenses into your eyes.

So, women's images for the Halloween carnival can be very diverse. You can also choose a repulsively scary character, dressing up as a zombie or a mummy. But many girls do not want to disfigure themselves too much and choose seductive, but no less spectacular images.