As Halloween is approaching it’s time to start wacking out the face paint and the black capes. Halloween shouldn’t be about looking pretty or hot, you should look as scary as you can.
When I go out this Saturday, I would be happy if people were mildly repulsed by the way I look. Don’t get me wrong, this is the style section but nothing is more stylish on Halloween than to look as scary as hell!
Face-painting is the key. Honestly, you can’t go wrong by putting on a bit of white face paint and making dark circles round your eyes.
Last year with the release of ‘The Dark Knight’ many people opted for the ‘joker’ or ‘two-face’ look. There’s nothing scarier than a clown and it couldn’t be easier. There’s loads of videos on Youtube about how to make the most of a bit of facepaint and a wig.
It may look a bit tricky but if you don’t feel confident enough why not ask an artsy housemate to do it or just practise before-hand.
The Snazaroo facepaints are the best and although they seem a bit pricey for just one night,trust me, with all the socials lined up in the year you’re bound to use them again. Plus you could always split the cost with a friend. If your really feeling the pinch, a good selection of eyeshadows can do wonders.
How to create a bat costume…
1) Dress head to toe in black
2) Creating your wings: A square piece of blackvelvet is ideal (you’ll find this at a good price in Boyes: 36 Goodramgate,York) if not, use any other black fabric. Failing that, there’s always a bin liner! Wingspan depends on length of arms. Get a friend to safety pin the middle of the material to the back of your top (where the label is) then, using ribbon or hair elastics, attach the other top cornersof the material to your wrists. Have a flap and feel the wind in your wingsto test durability.
3) Back comb your hair and douse with hairspray till it’s as big as possible (we’re going through dragged through a hedgebackwards look). Use a good hairspray otherwise your hair will fall flat, we like Tresemme freeze hold.
4) Use black facepaint or eyeliner to create a mask. Add a bit of glitter for flare. Change all the black to red, add horns and a tail and you’re a devil!
If you’re a bit unsure about dressing up like a hideous monster, just remember that your definitely going to be the odd one out on Saturday night if your not dressed up!