We don’t want to scare you, but there’s something lurking in your closet. No, we’re not talking about a charming extraterrestrial – we’re referring to your Halloween costume. Some of the best get-ups can be thrown together with a little make-up and a few carefully chosen items of clothing. Here’s how to morph into a certain dark goddess of pop or your favorite “mean girl” just by digging through your cosmetics bag and chest of drawers:
Lorde
What You’ll Need: Dark purple lipstick, big hair, a mic and head-to-toe black.
Craft Your Costume: First things first: Paint on the singer’s signature vampy purple lips – try Jane Iredale PureMoist Lipstick in Annette. If you have curly hair like senior editor Cristina, run your fingers through it for Lorde-level volume and create a dramatic side part. Finish off the look with an all-black ensemble and a serious stare.
Rosie the Riveter
What You’ll Need: A red bandana, denim shirt, red lips – and a can-do attitude.
Craft Your Costume: Channel the World War II era US icon by wrapping a red bandana around your hair and securing it on the top of your head in a knot (let some of your fringe peek out if you have one). After throwing on your denim shirt, apply a swipe of red lipstick – like Lollipops Lipstick in A Kiss For Paul on Birchbox US brand campaign strategy senior manager Deepica. The final step: show off your guns.
Frida Kahlo
What You’ll Need: A brow pencil, a white blouse, a colourful scarf and some fresh flowers.
Craft Your Costume: To transform into the famous Mexican painter, part your hair down the middle and create milkmaid braids (a low bun will work if your hair isn’t long enough). Next, use a brow pencil like Benefit Instant Brow Pencil to fill in your arches and form her legendary unibrow. Use hair grips to secure a few flowers to the crown of your head, paint on a romantic lip (like stila color balm lipstick). Then gaze into the distance, daydreaming about your longtime love, Diego Rivera.
Regina George
What You’ll Need: A white tank top, a colourful tank to wear underneath, hair that’s full of secrets, and hot pink lips.
Craft Your Costume: Ditch the mouse outfit (duh) and recreate the Mean Girls ringleader’s prank-turned-fashion craze. If you have long blonde hair like Rachel McAdams – and Birchbox US social media manager Juliette – blow it out and wear it down. Grab an old white vest top and strategically cut out two holes, then throw it on over a colourful vest. Apply a girly pink lipstick (LAQA & Co.’s Fat Lip Pencil in Lambchop is the perfect bubble gum shade) and strut around town like you’re a life ruiner.
Margot Tenenbaum
What You’ll Need: A faux-fur coat, a collared dress, black eyeliner, and a kiddie barrette.
Craft Your Costume: Once you slip into your dress, part your hair to the side and secure it with with your barrette (a hair grip or two works, too). Next, line your top and bottom lash line, including both waterlines, smudging as you go. To get Birchbox US video production associate Whitney’s look, try Lord & Berry’s Couture Kohl Pencil. Throw on your fur coat and look sullen.
– Maura M. Lynch
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