pretty ghastly

yesterday on the online edition, we had an extensive spread on the fashion selections you can make for halloween (the capes, conventional and centrepiece). i sincerely hope that it helped those of you who are still tossing and turning in bed about what to wear? (do not listen to your friends who tell you to 'don't wear anything'!) anyway, since the clothes / outfits aspect has been covered yesterday, today will be about the make-up element.

yes, the joke about going as yourself... i've heard that a million times. it's not funny anymore. is it scary? yes! scary because someone can still recycle that joke and expect people to laugh at it. NOT FUNNY... move on (i must say that i'm a tad angsty while writing this post.)

so let's talk make-up and you should know by now that foundation application does not end at the jawline... if you don't know, read this! for the pretty ghastly look, it's all about looking pale which means you want to go for a foundation that is many shades lighter. should you go for white? if you have to buy it, then don't bother... you won't use white foundation often unless you are a performer but even performers don't use white foundation frequently.

image from halloween emakeup

now, the ghastly look also requires a powdery finish. so after the foundation, go generous on the fixing powder... you won't need blusher or any contouring for this look... if you must, do a smoky finish for the eyes. 

as for the lips, i would apply a thin layer of foundation and powder over. of course, you can do the red lip or glossy lip if you have a little more time to spare.

the pretty ghastly look is probably the fastest one to do. start to finish, ten minutes... max! goes well if you are turning up as a spirit or a vampire (think twilight!)

fash'on... BAM!