If you're still looking for an amazing Halloween disguise, I've got some great last-minute ideas that'll have your friends impressed no matter what kind of party you're going to. These 15 ideas range from the lovely to the downright creepy, and almost all of them require nothing but a face painting kit. So click through for some instant inspiration.
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Still looking for Halloween inspiration? Look no further than face painting artist Michele Moore from Oddzin Ends Family Entertainment. The Michigan-based painter has shared some of her best faces, along with tips for creating a look on your own. So to see some stunning work, just keep reading.
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Halloween is so close I can almost taste the mellowcreme pumpkins, and the weekend's sure to be filled with ghoulishly delightful parties. But how do you look amazing without giving in and buying some Sexy Rainbow Brite costume from Leg Avenue? Just take the high (fashion) road. China Fashion Week's been awash in stunning hair and makeup that can inspire your All Hallows' Eve. Ready to get hot for Halloween?
You don't need a special effects kit to create a Frankenstein-worthy forehead. Face painting artist Lone Wolf Kirkegaard created this gruesomely cool design in a few minutes using nothing but paint and her free-handing skills. Curious to see how it all came together? Just click through to see her process from beginning to finish.
Photos courtesy Lone Wolf Kirkegaard
Need inspiration for a fast, fun Halloween look? Face paint artist Angie Anders from Faces Alive Face Painting has a quintet of cool ideas that only require a face painting kit and a few minutes of your time. Whether you want to look like a masquerade ball beauty or a tiger in the grass, there are plenty of things here to get you on the right track. Click through to see some sweet paint and get Angie's tips for getting it right at home.
Photos courtesy Angie Anders
This adorable kraken came straight out of the sea for your Halloween enjoyment. Awesomely named face painting artist Lone Wolf Kirkegaard created this cutie-pie octopus in just a few minutes free handing with face paint (she says using acrylic paint on faces is a big no-no). It's super cute, and perfect if you've got a little time and someone to paint with. Just click through to see how it all came together — and stay tuned, because we have some great face painting tutorials coming up.
Photos courtesy Lone Wolf Kirkegaard
Who knew that some graffiti artists are also incredibly handy with a brush? Well, apparently graffiti art supplies boutique Shriiimp did, because they've got body painters and graffiti creators around the country working on a project called Graffiti on Girls (site has some NSFW images). It's an interesting fusion of two types of art that aren't usually considered gallery-worthy (and are usually an offense courts can prosecute the artist for). They may not be Banksy originals, but many of the images produced are stunning in their own right, and the use of color is amazing. In the interest of gender equity, we'd like to see Graffiti on Guys, too.
With Independence Day just around the corner, people will be showing off their patriotism in lots of different ways — flag waving, parades, barbecues, and, yes, makeup. There will be people sporting face paint, flag-hued manicures, and all manner of variations on red lipstick, white eyeliner, and blue eye shadow.
It's always cute on little kids, who get an understandable free pass for this sort of thing. When you're an adult, do you think getting all made up for the holiday is still sweet and fun, or just kind of corny?
Around Halloween, people come up with all manner of crazy face paint ideas, but this guy takes the cake. I always loved the California Raisins claymation TV specials, but now I think that love affair is over. How and why this man decided to make this video, I can't say. But his makeup skills are amazing, and the results are absolutely terrifying. Tell me you aren't scared.
Mommy Dearest,
My daughter's fifth birthday is coming up and I'm throwing her the typical cake, ice cream and pin-the-tail-on-the-donkey-party with ten of her classmates. It's low key and because I was recently laid off, low budget. In order to further cut costs, I'm thinking of skipping the party favors unless you have any ideas for inexpensive options?
— Birthday on a Budget
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