Boo!

Halloween is just around the corner, have you chosen your costume yet? It seems in recent years, whether you're buying your costume or making your own, Halloween has become sexier rather than scary. Women no longer want to be scary, they want to be sexy. Sure, there's nothing wrong with wanting to be sexy but I miss the scary. (Does this remind you of Mean Girls? ) A friend and I have even made a pact among many other Halloween costume ideas, one year, we'll be scary instead of pretty makeup with sexy outfits.

But what if you could be sexy AND scary? How? Easy, just zombify your costume. Are you a sexy rabbit? Be a zombie sexy rabbit. Are you a nurse? Be a zombie/killer nurse. It's all in the makeup. You CAN be sexy AND scary and unique. Here are a couple of makeup videos that I've found that can come in handy if you should decide to become scarier with your outfit.

Bat woman

Sugar Skull
http://youtu.be/EpgIScofGX8
(Unfortunately, couldn't embed the video)


Rag Doll


Psych Doll


Creepy Doll/Chucky


Add a claw mark

If these videos aren't enough for you, check out Promise (dope2111) and Audfaced for more costume ideas.

So what will you be for Halloween? 

Have a happy and safe Halloween!

"Marie Antoinette"

After putting it off for so long, here it is...

There are two films you must watch if you're into fashion, "The September Issue" and "Marie Antoinette". You must watch "Marie Antoinette", sadly, not for its story plot (it IS based on a REAL person's life, i mean how exciting can a person in the 1900s life be?), but for its scenery and the costume design. When i first saw the costumes designed by Milena Canonero, which she won the academy awards for, i was in awe. I was so struck by the details, the patterns, and the design of the costumes. And then add in the beautiful scenery, you're suddenly back in the 1900s. I guess this has become a huge reason why i'm considering a career in costume design. I was so blown away, and still am, of the costumes Canonero has designed. It amazes me the creation of such design and the hours they must have put into making these costumes come alive.

A stylist once told me, "Some dresses aren't just dresses, they are one of a kind."


So in short, yes, you must watch "Marie Antoinette" for the inspiring costume designs and the awe-strucking scenery.

A picture of the real Marie Antoinette

Her attempt of rebellion through her clothing