Category Archive: Makeup

Glitz and Glamour-Make Halloween Your Time to Shine!

Here are few pointers that will help you pull that sexy costume look off to its fullest advantage.

You know what we are talking about.  When it comes to Halloween costumes, not all of us are into those things that go bump in the night or have blood oozing from their mouths.  Some of us just want to take advantage of an opportunity to look, in a word, HOT!  Sexy, glamorous, feminine and jaw-dropping costumes are hardly unusual anymore.  As you peruse the vast selection of costumes that are available online, you will see many costumes that fall into this category.  Once you have picked out that perfect sexy costume style, here are few pointers that will help you pull that look off to its fullest advantage!

Let’s Face It: The right makeup is critical for a really sexy costume look.  Costume makeup can (and should be) heavier than your typical day-to-day makeup.  You want your makeup to look glamorous and sexy and to make a bold statement that is consistent with your costume look.  From sexy superheroes to storybook characters, lots of looks are going to need the right makeup application to make the most of your costume style.  Foundation, blush, bold eye shadow, eyeliners and bright lip colors are all things to consider when doing your costume makeup.  Shop our huge selection of costume makeup supplies.  Check out our Glam Girl how-to video tutorial for some fun ideas on how to apply fabulous costume makeup!

Flutter Worthy:  Never worn false eyelashes before?  Halloween may be the perfect time to try this novel accessory.  False eyelashes do amazing things to really open up and accentuate your eyes and create a dramatic look.  Our selection of false eyelashes includes some basic styles along with some pretty crazy colors and eye-popping styles.  Here are a few eyelash application tips:

  • Check the length.  Hold the lash up to the eyelid and if it’s too wide, trim the lash if necessary.  The right length will ensure the best fit!
  • Squeeze eyelash glue onto a toothpick, a pin, or an orange stick and then use this to apply a thin layer of glue on the edge of the lash.  Let the glue sit for a few seconds so it begins to get a little sticky.
  • Use tweezers if desired, or carefully use your fingers to get the lash as close as possible to your lash line.
  • Press the lash gently to the lash line and hold for about 30 seconds or until the glue begins to adhere to the eyelid.
  • Apply mascara while gently holding the lash from behind with your other fingertip.  Adding mascara is going to really make your eyes look huge!  Obviously if you are using colored lashes, you would skip this last step.
  • Check the lash line.  If there are any gaps, fill in with eyeliner.

 

Sparkle:  Glitter and products containing glitter are a Halloween must have for the glamorous gal!  You can apply glitter on your cheeks for extra sparkle and even your décolletage for extra sexy flair.  Be careful when using products with glitter in the eye area; check to make sure they are appropriate for use in the eye area.  Have fun with these sparkly products, as they are sure to add some extra sexy glimmer to your look!

Get Leggy:  One of the most important accessories you can add to your costume that you will not want to forget it stockings!  Stockings are a very simple and inexpensive item, but the look can be quite dramatic.  Thigh high stockings are very popular for many costume looks and these come in a wide variety of colors and styles.  Shop our complete selection of hosiery items to make sure you accessorize and accentuate your legs while completing your sexy costume look!

Have fun getting your sexy look on this Halloween–it’s really easy and you will undoubtedly have lots of fun making heads turn!

Monstrous Makeup: Easily Transforming Yourself Into Something Creepy

Makeup Kits

You know the story.  You have the perfect monster character pictured in your mind’s eye.  You’ve obtained the perfect costume, too.  Even still, however, there is much more to creating a character that is truly scary, frightful and monstrous.  The right costume makeup that brings out the most in your scary character is absolutely essential!  You can’t have a vampire without a little blood, just as you can’t have a proper zombie without wounds and a little extra flesh as well.  If using costume makeup seems a bit intimidating, you are not alone.  Some of today’s monster makeup looks are pretty amazing and many of us (falsely) assume that getting these looks must also be pretty complicated.  Not so!

Manufacturers of today’s costume makeup have gotten very customer friendly when it comes to creating products that are designed for the average consumer to use.  Makeup products as well as kits are designed to create some pretty nifty and elaborate effects with relative ease.  You may be surprised at how simple it is to transform yourself into a Halloween character that is filled with blood, gore and other special effects.  It’s all about having the right supplies, tools, and of course, instructions, and then you are good to go! 

How to’s made easy!  There are several ways to tackle your character makeup issues.  One of the easiest and most efficient ways to make sure you get the look you are shooting for is to buy a makeup kit.  These fully equipped kits are created with your specific character in mind.  Kits designed specifically with all the make up you need are available for Vampires, Zombies, Pirates, Clowns, Ghosts and a whole slew of other exciting costume characters.  These kits also come with complete instructions as well as illustrations so that you can easily get the effects that you are looking for.

Feeling brave?  If you have a general idea in mind of the look that you want to create for a more original costume idea, you can buy many makeup products ala Carte.  Our vast selection of makeup products includes many varieties of foundations, prosthetics, fake blood, wounds, and many other implements that will make creating a monster look very simple.

Need ideas?  Check out our How-to videos for some pretty fabulous makeup ideas that will bring out the most in your best costume look! 

Page 1 of 3123

Videos, Slideshows and Podcasts by Cincopa Wordpress Plugin