How to Re-Create the Look of Bella Swan From "Twilight"

Bella Swan is a sweet and alluring character from the "Twilight" series. Learn how to recreate her look from head to toe and relive the Twilight experience in real life.

Things You'll Need

• Dark hair (or dye) Hair extensions (if hair is short) Curling iron Foundation one tone lighter than natural tone Make-up brushes Moisturizer Light-reflecting mineral powder Red lipstick Blush (rosy or slightly nude pink) A plain blue button-up shirt Jeans

Instructions

1. First off, Bella is a brunette with hair past her shoulders. Dye and extensions should be applied to achieve the length and color if you lack either. You will also have to curl the hair a bit at the ends by wrapping them around the iron twice. Release the hair after 5 seconds and finger comb.

2. Bella is also unusually pale, so to make your interpretation realistic, you'll need to wash out your skin a bit. Pick up your foundation and brush it all over the face. Smooth it out with moisturizer. Next, apply mineral powder on your temples, sweeping up.

3. In order to attain even matching, blend the color down to your neck and chest.

4. Apply your red lipstick lightly, using your finger. The look you want is effortless, so not too dark with the lipstick.

5. Apply blush next. Be certain that you don't overdo it. it should be barely noticeable on the apples of your cheeks and on your temples. Blush applied next to pale white skin will look manufactured if it's clumpy, so blend it completely.

6. To complete the look, wear a plain button-up blouse, preferably in a muted tone like blue. In the book and movie, this was Bella's defining look. Add a pair of plain dark jeans and your look is set.

Tips & Warnings

• To attain Bella's nearly vampiric look, you'll want to get the eyes to match the skin. Try not to put any color too close to the eyes. Avoid bright-colored clothing. Bella is calm and muted colors work best.