Do you long to look as powerful as Wonder Woman or as frightening as a werewolf? We have sought out the perfect products to create a fabulous Halloween look, from the perfect makeup to the best costume shop, this is your Halloween go-to reference guide. Let your imagination run wild with magic and whimsy as you create your perfect alter ego.
Who will you be?
Before you can begin adding the fun extras to your Halloween look, you must first decide on your inspiration. Do you long to embody a woodland sprite, or have you always wanted to dress as a flapper from the roaring twenties? Perhaps Captain America or the Hulk feel more appropriate to your personality. Whatever you choose, Savers has you covered. Featuring new and used Halloween costumes, there is an array of creative and exciting costumes for every budget. savers.com.
Accessorize, accessorize, accessorize
Whether it be a gorgeous crown for your princess costume, red ruby slippers to dress as Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz or the perfect set of fangs, accessories are a necessary part of any costume’s success. You can be sure to find everything you need to complement your costume at the Halloween Outlet, with its extensive selection of hats, shoes, corsets, masks and much more. halloweenoutlet.com.
Paint on your face
Wouldn’t it be lovely if we could go into work every day with our skin the beautiful emerald green of Elphaba or a hue of blue straight out of Avatar? We can on Halloween. Mehron Cosmetics has created a line of professional-grade cosmetic and body paints, glitters and cream sticks that will transform your skin into a colorful, shimmering or downright disgusting canvas. mehroncosmetics.com.
Perfect your pout
While Halloween is great for kids, adults love tricks and treats, too. You want to make sure that your perfectly painted pout stays intact all night, just in case your Prince Charming or Count Dracula comes calling. With a wide range of colors and serious staying power, ColourPop Cosmetics has you covered with its Ultra Matte Liquid Lipstick. This formula goes on as a liquid, dries matte and will not budge through the evening’s most delicious treats or devious tricks. colourpop.com.
V-amplify your hair
Everyone dreams of dying their hair some crazy color, and many people have the guts to “taste the rainbow” and try it all. However, exciting colors like teal, green and purple make most people nervous. So, what can a guy or ghoul do? Splat has created a line of temporary hair chalk, which has a creamy consistency that easily glides onto hair and creates gorgeous pigmentation until it is washed away. No commitment, no bathtub stains, no worries! walmart.com.
Victoriahope MCAULIFFE