Halloween

When pressed for time and money, a mime costume is an ideal choice for adults and children alike. You most likely have all of the materials for a homemade mime costume around the house already, so...

Barbie and Ken are about as famous as the first couple. The Barbie doll was a part of a lot of people's childhoods. Going as Barbie and Ken can be a fun and easily recognizable costume idea for a...

Whether it's Halloween, a fancy dress party or just for fun, applying face makeup to make a person resemble a cat is a classic but creative look. With so many variations and custom looks out...

No dark elf costume is complete without full dark elf makeup. Fairly easy to complete, the dark elf persona is fun for Halloween, theatrical performances, costume parties and elven-related events....

Don't show up to this year's Halloween party dressed in the same old costume. Really scare your friends and family by showing up with a skeletal face. With this ghoulish make up you are...

Halloween costumes come in a variety of shapes and forms. Some are store bought while others are created through materials already around the house. Here is an idea for an old man costume, with...

Makeup for a sexy witch mainly enhances natural features by applying a smokey eye, sultry lipstick and a small mole on the face. Create the look of a sexy witch with a demonstration by a certified...

To look like a vampire, apply white makeup to pale the skin and use eyeliner to create wrinkles in the face. Add a widow's peak to complete a vampire look with a demonstration by a certified stage...

Makeup can be used to look like a pirate by using brown and grey makeup to create stubble, red and brown makeup to darken the skin, and eyeliner to help the eyes stand out. Create the look of a...

Traditional witch makeup begins with a green foundation before adding red lips and dark eyes. Apply makeup to look like a scary witch with a demonstration by a certified stage makeup artist in...

Clown makeup can be applied to the face in a variety of ways, whether the desired look is a sad clown, a happy clown or a scary clown. Outline basic shapes on the face before filling them in using...

Applying clown makeup for Halloween involves first outlining the various shapes that make up the patterns and then filling in each shape with the appropriate colors. Use white, red and black face...

The trick to applying zombie makeup is to use purple, green, yellow and brown makeup in splotches to look like bruises and decaying skin. Create a believable zombie face with a demonstration by a...

Classic grim reaper makeup creates the illusion of a skull by applying black to the hollows of the face and eye sockets and adding white to the cheekbones, forehead and chin. Apply grim reaper...

Cleopatra Halloween makeup can be applied using regular cosmetics, such as eyeliner, brow pencils, lipstick and mascara. Create a classic Cleopatra look with a demonstration by a certified stage...

Red devil makeup begins with a solid red foundation before black is added to the eyes and hollows of the cheeks. Apply makeup to look like a devil with a demonstration by a certified stage makeup...

Dressing up for Halloween is an age-old tradition. Children enjoy traditional costumes such as ghouls, devils, ghosts, trolls, witches and the classic skeleton. Pulling off the perfect skeleton...

There are so many old clothing and make up we can use to make our own costume from home instead of spending money yet another year, on new costumes. So many people buy masks when they can easily...

Halloween is a great time to let our imaginations run wild. If you like to give your family, friends or complete strangers a great scare gore effects are the way to go. In this article you will...

The same quality mask that Jason wore in "Friday the 13th" is now available to the average Halloween reveler. Foam latex appliances are what Hollywood uses for 3D makeup effects. They are far more...

Is the thought of finding a Halloween costume scary? Do you feel guilty at the idea of buying an expensive costume for yourself? Don't worry, there's no need to rush out and buy a costly costume...

A cat costume is one of the easiest Halloween ensembles to put together: a black bodysuit, an attached tail and a little makeup are all you need to trick and treat. Cats are also one of the most...

Dressing as a hooker is a way to get noticed at the next office costume or Halloween party. Besides a short skirt, tall high heels and a risqué top, you'll need the right makeup. Hooker...

Alien costumes will commonly be green and silver, because the stereotypical alien is green, and it wears a silver or green outfit. In order to make your own, you'll want a headband, tinfoil, two...

This makeup application can be used for many different kinds of costumes. Feel free to experiment with colors to suit your personal needs.

Homemade Halloween costumes for teens can be quick, easy and budget-friendly. With a little ingenuity, clothing, makeup and household items can become costumes and props. In some cases, the...

Ever wonder how everyone else's Halloween makeup is staying on all night long? Well with my easy tips on what to look for, you will finally get to be that guy and avoid having your makeup swear,...

Never yank off a prosthetic! Doing so can damage the prosthetic itself, rip hairs out, or (depending on the adhesive used) rip off skin!

The proper combination of dress and attitude will have your observers believing you are a vampire—the real thing (straight from a vampire movie)! This article will show you how to dress like a...

Many men decide to get in touch with their feminine side by dressing as a woman for Halloween. It can be more difficult than you think, so here are a few steps to ensure that you do it properly...

Boys will always be boys, and at Halloween this seems to mean that boys will be zombies, goblins and skeletons, among other spooky creatures. If your little man is clamoring for a scary costume,...

Satan, The Devil, Lucifer, whatever you choose to call the Evil being...we can all agree Satan is a powerful and popular Halloween costume choice. But don't go cheesy! I will show you how I...

Forget about foam latex appliances and expensive prosthetics. You can do amazing zombie makeup effects right at home for very little cost!

Halloween is a time of costumes, masks and makeup. When creating a made-up face, it is important to use several beauty tips to ensure the look you want that can last for hours. Halloween makeup...

Don't ruin your perfectly ghastly Halloween costume by presenting a face that is rosy and full of health. Instead, carefully apply ghost makeup so that you can look your absolute worst. This does...

Costume makeup has evolved from the heavy, hard-to-use products of the past. Instead, leading companies like M.A.C and Ben Nye produce vibrant colors in more skin-friendly formulations. However,...

Deciding what to dress up as for Halloween can be fun and challenging for both kids and adults. Making your own Halloween costumes can also enable you to be creative and unique while saving money....

Zombies have been a popular Halloween costume since "Night of the Living Dead" first hit movie theaters. The recent uptick in zombie movies has made the sight of the living dead even more...

The next time you are invited to a costume party, resist the temptation to go as the monster of the week, a witch, a pirate or any of the other common getups. A simple but unusual costume will...

This Halloween, why not ‘brew up’ a creepy addition to your Halloween face disguise. Applying hairy wart special effects to your face is easy to achieve and will be sure to turn heads and...

Soon the leaves will be rustling and the air will be crisp. Ghouls, Goblins & Fairy Princesses will be in preparation to make their yearly appearance on October 31st. Going green for...

Mickey Mouse is one of the most famous cartoon characters in the entire world. As such, Mickey Mouse costumes can be lots of fun since everybody will recognize your costume. Luckily, making your...

A Minnie Mouse costume can be made using a simple red and white polka-dot dress and bow with black mouse ears. However, if you want your Minnie Mouse costume to stand out and be really authentic,...

Maybe it's Halloween, maybe it's not. Maybe you're taking on this year's zombie march, maybe you're just a sick puppy with a taste for living dead chic. Either way, you need a few oozing...

Flappers were young women who lived in the 1920s. Unlike previous generations, these women bobbed their hair, wore makeup and embraced their sensual sides. They were fond of dancing to jazz...

Who doesn't like a good scare on Halloween? Whether you like to get into the spirit of trick-or-treating, or you have a party to go to, you'll be the hit of the neighborhood in your scary...

Alluring and deadly, vampires lure in their victims with their sensuality, manners, and good looks. Scary vampire costumes play on both the bloodthirsty nature as well as the sociopathic charm of...

If you really want to make a spook this Halloween, grab your spouse and scary! All you need is a freaky couples costume, some makeup for effect, and an alternate ego you have been waiting to unleash.

When you're pressed for time, figuring out a costume for a party can be stressful, and sometimes the only thing that comes to mind is the classic bedsheet-as-a-ghost thing. You may even be tempted...

If you like dressing up for Halloween and you need a quick, easy and cheap Halloween costume go for the gothic look! You probably have everything you need at home to make your gothic costume. If...