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Thursday, October 23, 2008

Halloween Look: Hollywood Glam/Pinup Girl [a bit pic heavy!]



This was actually requested by my bestie Erica, and a few other gals as a Halloween look (sorry it's a bit pic heavy, it's also my main profile pic). It actually came out better than I envisioned it granted i've never played with this "era" before. I also used the MUFE HD foundation for this look. Isn't it flawless??! It just gives an awesome look! I got the flower from an accessory store (I think it was "Amuse"). The steps I used are a bit similar to the Matryoshka FOTD in the sense that I used a neutral base and falsies, but I skipped out on the thick eyeliner and falsies at the bottom for a more classic, vintage look. Since I have a beauty mark by default I didn't need to create one haha. I also used "Stark Naked" blush and "Petticoat" MSF on my cheeks.

My inspiration was actually Dita Von Teese & the model from "Red She Said". Long black arm gloves would compliment this look and make a great costume. I also did a quick video below on how I did my hair for this FOTD.

Also, someone asked me about the size of the Urban Decay 24/7 travel kit, in comparison to the original, it's actually over half the size of the original, so you get all the colors at a good price! (I'll take a pic soon).

Directions:
- Primed face with Monistat Chafing Gel, then applied MUFE's HD Liquid Foundation in #127 with Beauty Blender Sponge.
- Apply your concealer
- Apply your eye primer, I used MAC PP in "Soft Ochre".
- Sweep your lids with a neutral eyeshadow, such as patina. I mixed mine with: Patina, Soba, and Ricepaper.
- Highlighted using: Shroom or Ricepaper, Femme-Fi is good too.
- Apply eyeliner (I used Revlon Colorstay Liquid Eyeliner in Black) starting from the middle of the lid, and wing outward. Then you can fill the inner with eyeliner. I applied 3 dots at the end of the 'wing', but this is optional.
- Apply thick falsies for an elegant look that stands out. I used NYX's False Eyelashes in 101 (they are the ones that have a criss-cross pattern).
- Lined my lower lashline with Urban Decay's 24/7 Pencil in "Zero", then smudged it with a Q-tip for a smokey look.
- For the cheeks I used MAC brush #109 and applied "Stark Naked" Beauty Powder Blush on the apples of my cheeks and swept up towards me ear, then applied MAC MSF in "Petticoat" on top.
- Contoured with "Emote" blush.
- Used MAC lipstick in "Port Red" on lips, with MAC "Fanplastico" lip laquer on top for shine.

Don't mind my Tyra banks five head, LMAO!





What I used:
[Face]:

- Monistat Primer
- MAC Studio Finish Concealer NC35
- MUFE HD Foundation
- MAC "Emote" blush to contour

[Cheeks]:
- MAC "Stark Naked" Blush
- MAC MSF in "Petticoat"

[Eyebrows]:
- Anastasia Brow Whiz pencil in "brunette"
- Anastasia Brow Filler

[Eyes]:
- MAC Paint Pot in "Soft Ochre" all over the lid
- MAC e/s in "Patina", "Soba" & "Ricepaper" all over lid
- MAC "Shroom" as highlight
- Revlon Liquid Eyeliner in "Black"
- NYX False Eyelashes #101
- Urban Decay 24/7 Pencil in "Zero" on lower lashline

[Lips]:
- Too Faced Borderline Anti-Feathering Pencil
- MAC lipstick in "Port Red"
- MAC Lip Laquer in "Fanplastico"







CLOSE UP OF THE MAKEUP:




Daytime (NO FLASH):




Corset worn (from when I used to work at Forever 21 like 5 years ago! LOL):


Quick video on how I did my hair:

69 comments:

  1. You look so lovely!! i love everything - the red lips, the flower, the corset and the hair!! you're such an expert! :)

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  2. You look so classic and gorgeous! :)

    I'm amazed you can fit into an outfit from 5 years ago! I wish I could... lol~ :X

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  3. whoa!! you look gorgeous! Lovin the hair as well!! makes me wanna be a pin up girl for halloween..but my friends are having a "fairy" theme lol.

    xoxo

    <3 Penelope

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  4. Very very sophisticated :D I love it! Those eyelashes are fun and sexy! And the corset? soooo hot!! :D

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  5. Hahaha, omg you evil fox, you! Actually, that's a great idea. DOET :D

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  6. hot hot hot!:) i love everything..but the hair looks amazing! how did you do that?:)

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  7. Nessa, I love this look! the hair, the make-up PERFECT! and the foundation really looks great!!! You've got super flawless skin!

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  8. okay, I'm buying that foundation. So are you not wearing concealer? Do you not need concealer with this foundation? It looks great. It makes a huge difference compared to your other looks. Your skin looks really nice. I love this look on you. It's funny. I have the same flower. I have it in 3 different colors.

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  9. Thank you ladies! Haha Alyssa trust me, it doesn't fit like it used to! I was doing some MAJOR sucking in! LOL

    Haha Jamie, I will do a hair tutorial on it soon!

    Hes...(haha sorry it's too long) I did use concealer (MAC studiofinish in NC35), I forgot to list it sorry! And thanks! Yeah you will LOVE this foundation it's awesome! And aren't hair flowers cute!???

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  10. im so luving this look :) espicially the lashes they totally go with the look :)

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  11. ahhh ur HAIR IS GORGEOUS!! WOW.. some people just can't master the retro pin-up 50's hairstyle but you really did. and with class.

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  12. Omgah I LOVE it! Wow, now you're really making me want to get that MUFE HD foundation! You look gorgeous, I love the old Hollywood idea.

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  13. Gorgeous!! You are too fabolous!!!

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  14. wow sis you look so pretty! the hair is also fab! and ur skin really does glow :)

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  15. You keep getting prettier every day....

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  16. oh wow! you look so gorgeous! and everything is PERFECT!

    are you wearing contacts? i love love the color of your eyes!

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  17. You worked this pin-up look OVAH... I have to try this -- cuz I loves me my vintage throwback looks, and i love, love, love RED LIPS and hair florals..

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  18. o btw girl you should enter yourself into this contest:

    http://www.ebeautyblog.com.... you'd nail it!!!

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  19. Wow this is really beautiful! I was just planning to go back to MAC and get petticoat and stark naked ; )

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  20. I really like the downplayed eyes with a bright lipstick look. Very Pretty!

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  21. Just gorgeous!!! Stark Naked and Petticoat MSF are too magical.

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  22. Gorgeous! Stark Naked is beautiful!!!! I got Petticoat..but not the blush. Now I want the blush, lol

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  23. omg bewbie shot! LOL! I think that flower can be MUCH bigger!

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  24. Omg Nessa! This look looks sooo good on you! I'm especially loving the hair!!!

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  25. WOW WOW WOW! Your hair looks soooo amazing! I must try that sometime!

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  26. Hahaha 5-head! I'm really loving this look. I still have no clue what I'm going to be for Halloween. Apparently, Zac already bought his Spartan costume! I guess that means I should dress up in a toga. LoL. Hmmm... Any tips on a Greek-goddess inspired look?

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  27. You look gorgeous! I love the hair!

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  28. This is beautiful!!! You've set the standard HIGH!!!!!!!!

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  29. WOW, this look is GORGEOUS on you! You can rock a red lip like no other! This whole look is so glamorous and classic. If my hand-eye coordination weren't impaired I'd try the hair look too!

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  30. Beautiful!
    I love Fanplastico btw.
    It's one of my favorite reds.

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  31. You should wear this look often :) I love how you did the hair!

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  32. BEAUTIFUL! I love the hair & I think I'm IN LOVE with the false eyelashes. They are gorgeous!!

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  33. LOL i used to work at f21 too! haha love the look though, it's so sexy!

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  34. fantastic job! you look amazing with this :)

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  35. one word; GLAMOROUS. Enough said : )

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  36. I watched your vid this morning, so easy. I'm going to try it, although I have a lot of hair so most cute, easy styles never work on me. Thanks for mentioning that the lashes are crossed, now I know what to look for and don't you just love Fanplastico?!
    This is a great look on you not just for Halloween!

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  37. this look looks great on you! i love ur retro hair style!!!

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  38. LOVE, the look. This helped so much because my friend is being a pin-up for Halloween. :)

    You look lovely, and I really like the hair video too!

    xoxo,
    Tina {Your Everyday Style

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  39. LOVE the hair! and you lucky ass! u fit clothes from 5 years ago? that's awesome! i can't fit clothes from 5 months ago! LOL

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  40. I love your blog, your so talented!

    >^..^<

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  41. i LOVE your hair in this look. the whole look is flawless =)

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  42. this look is really pretty! i love it! i think you could even wear it out with that corset, some leggings, and some black pumps, oooh sexay! hahah. stark naked looks really pretty on you. i can't decide if i want it or not because some people say it's plummy, but it looks like a nice pink on you. how do you think it would look on nc40 skin? i haven't seen it in person because the nearest MAC counter is an hour away from me. bleh.

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  43. OMG, this is gorgeous!! one of the best pin up looks I´ve seen.

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  44. Dang you're talented! I gotta ask though - how long does this take you? I know my ADD would kick in waaay before I was close to done :)

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  45. this looks really nice, it actually reminds me more of a salsa dancer though lol, am i the only one who thinks so?

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  46. i love everything about this look, but especially the hair! you're so multi-talented!

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  47. This is quite possibly my favourite FOTD yet. You look absolutely stunning, like a vintage starlet.

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  48. oh darling you looks gorgeous! as per usual :)
    great look! and im loving the hair! you suit that make up so much you pin up girl! :P

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  49. yea its probably the flower but I was imagining it with a long red and black salsaish looking skirt lol i meant flamenco when i said salsa (:

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  50. Vanessa you look SOOOOO gorgeous! I'm so jealous, hehe. That look is perfection on you.

    Have you tried the MUFE primer? I'm not much of a makeup wearer but I'm searching for a good primer to make my face more even

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  52. This look is sooo gorgeous, You can pull off like any look! I totally loving the hair too. I wish I could get red lips to look right on me. Do you have any suggestions on how to find the right shade of red for different skin tones?

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  53. NO I LOVE YOU...(your pin up vid)

    going to vegas huh...win me some money...and dont get married yet cuz i wanna see you guys get married!

    FACE charts!!!!

    they ruin my makeup i'll use crayons instead

    xoxo

    why is it so hot over in cali still me freezing my cheeks off!

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  54. So is this what you're going for as on Halloween?

    If not, may I suggest one of these...

    http://www.rundown.com/article.php?article_id=387&article_title=Brilliant-Disguise

    :)

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  55. You look so pretty! I agree about the long arm gloves, I want a pair of the red ones myself!

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  56. gorgeous as always :) I love the way you did your hair for this look!

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  57. Very informative. Thanks for sharing

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  58. i thought i left a comment, maybe it wasn't approved yet? who knows.. but your hair is FIRE! i love it!!!!

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  59. i LOVE pinup! and you did an amazing job!!! you go girl

    much love ~ssc 'cindy'

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