Black Swan

The moment I saw the trailer for Black Swan, I said, this is going to be my Halloween costume. Truly I just wanted an excuse to attempt the makeup.

I put this outfit together from mostly leftover things I've had over the years: the leotard was sewn together by my mother and I (originally for a Rocky Horror Picture Show costume... go figure.) thus why it's sparkle-y. The ballet shoes were as simple as black satin ribbon tied around bedroom slippers. Bam. DIY dream come true.

The makeup is not as hard to replicate as you may think.

I'm mostly doing this to enter both LookBook's and Chictopia's halloween costume contests!

Wanna help me out?

Vote for me :)

Also: HAPPY HALLOWEEN EVERYONE!!! Go binge on candy and watch horror movies.

Bad Wings

crochet top - thrifted, tank & harem pants - f21, shoes - nine west, jewelry - everywhere

I've been planning this look for I don't know how long. Purple and black used to be my favorite colors. I was debating on and off for weeks, "are harem pants worth it? are they too dated?" and I'm glad I convinced myself to get them, because they're sooo comfyyyyy. And no, I stand firm that they are not dated.

My makeup is entirely borrowed from Kat Von D's line. I'm in love with her products. I took a chance on them at Sephora, and truly they are some of the truest colors, most easily blended, long lasting makeup I've ever worn. I considered doing a review on the palettes of Kat's line that I own.

I borrowed her "Sinner" look from the Metal Orchestra palette:

for my next look, I'm hoping to show you all my halloween costume! Y'know, since I'm on this whole makeup binge...

-h.

best find a surgeon, can't cut me open

 

 

 

 

Sequined tank top - Forever21 (old), velvet leggings - JCPenny, cardigan - Forever21, accessories - vintage, gifted, bag - hand-me-down, shoes - nine west

Don't mind me, naming my photoshoots after strange lyrics. Random fact: more than I choose the titles of these posts by lyrics, I choose the song for it's melody because it was something I listened to and channeled creative energy from for this look. I get inspiration from sounds for visual aesthetics.Yep. True facts.

I just really enjoy the color scheme of this look - we've got coffee browns, brownish grays, black, dark green, gold, bronze and all sorts of funky mediums like feathers, sequins, velvet and glitter. I'm a sucker for crazy fabrics and additions.

Ok ok so you can't really see the glitter as well as I had desired, but trust me, it's there. It's a very subtle glitter that isn't readily picked up, being a light color, but it's enough to make you look twice in person.

I've been giving more attention to my makeup and styling - underrated facets that can make or break a look in my opinion- and yeah, I would focus on this because, well, I used to be a makeup artist (mostly recreational) and I'm still one at heart. When I imagine a look in my head with the pieces I already own (most involved fantasy driven DESIRED pieces, I will admit) I think of styling that would compliment it, spice it up - and these days, I have some pretty wild ideas. What's presented in the pictures isn't nearly my cosmetic forte. I'm anticipating in the next few looks I'll really show off some of the makeup ideas I have in mind that hopefully you'll all enjoy.


Have a lovely week xx

-h.