How to Do Makeup for an Elvira Costume
Every Halloween, women search for the perfect costume. For many, perfection means finding the perfect blend of sexy and scary. Elvira, Mistress of the Night has been a popular choice for years because she strikes that chord between ghoul and goddess. Elvira's signature look involves overly made up eyes, dark cheeks, pale skin and blood-red lips. While this makeup application may seem intimidating, it is not difficult to apply with a little practice.
Things You'll Need
- Light ivory cream foundation
- Blackest black mascara
- False eyelashes
- Black eyeliner
- White eyeliner
- Wine colored eyeshadow
- Light lavendar eyeshadow
- Dark rose cream blush
- Dark red lipstick
- Dark red lipliner
- Translucent Face Powder
- Makeup sponges
- Blush brush
- Eyeshadow brush
- Tissues
Instructions
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Eye Makeup
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Apply foundation to the face using a makeup sponge. Start along the nose and cheekbones, using sweeping motions to work the foundation to the edges. Be sure to blend the to foundation into the neck, to avoid creating a makeup line.
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Apply false eyelashes according to the directions on the package. Use an eyeshadow brush to apply lavender shadow from the lash line to the eyebrows.
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Using a black eyeliner pencil to draw thick black lines along from the inner corners of the eyes to the outside edge. Sweep the eyeliner into a V-shape pointing up toward the brows. Do not forget to line the lower lashes. Connect the bottom lid line with the top line by making a sharp V shape just below the tear duct.
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Apply wine eyeshadow just below the black liner on the bottom lid. Apply wine shadow to the inner and outer corners of the eye.
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Dot white eyeliner at the corners of the eye and at the apex of the black eyeliner. Apply this to the inner and outer corners of the eyes. Use a makeup sponge to blend the wine shadow and eyeliner, creating a smoky look.
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Coat the false lashes with mascara to add volume and shine. Large lashes are a signature Elvira piece.
Cheek and Lip Make Up
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Apply blush using a makeup sponge. Start just below the apple of the cheek and sweep upwards to the hairline. Use the sponge to blend harsh edges of the brush.
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Dust the face with translucent face powder using a large blush brush. This will set the makeup for the evening.
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Line the lips with a dark red lipliner. Apply lipstick to fill in the lips. After lipstick is applied, blot using a tissue.
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Draw a beauty mark below one eye using the eyeliner pencil.
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Tips & Warnings
Choose a red liner and lipstick with blue undertones. This provides the deep, blood red tone. Yellow-based reds often come across too bright for Elvira.
