With Halloween only a few days away, last-minute costume shopping may be on your radar this week. But don’t fret — even if you come up empty-handed, you can take the creative route by crafting a badass costume from scratch, like these Instababes did. With a little bit of makeup and a lot of patience, beauty mavens across the web have taken things into their own hands by creating next-level Halloween makeup looks. Whether you want to be Ursula from The Little Mermaid or a mythical unicorn, here are 10 OTT Halloween makeup looks to copy on October 31.
1. Deer: Oh deer, isn’t this look magical? Garnished with a few bedazzled gems and a messy top knot, this Bambi-approved Halloween getup is too cute for words.
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2. Skeleton: Forgo the idea of being a flower crown Snapchat filter and opt for this pop-art skeleton instead. Bonus points if you go all out and dye your hair a unicorn-inspired lavender hue.
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3. Ursula: You don’t have to steal the voice of a red-headed mermaid to achieve this beauty look, but you’ll need a long gray wig and neon green contacts. Join up with some friends for an epic group costume honoring the childhood fave.
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4. Candy Corn: Candy is always good to eat, but we prefer to trick-or-treat as our favorite snack a la this artsy candy corn costume. Pair it with a yellow dress and a bold vampy lip to take this look to a whole new level.
5. Unicorn: As you probably already know, unicorns had a total moment this year. Embrace the trend by decking yourself out in bold pastels from head to toe. Don’t forget your glittery horn and a platinum blonde wig.
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6. Katana: Everyone and their mom will be going as Harley Quinn from the Suicide Squad movie — so we say go as Katana instead. She’s a complete badass, knows how to wield a sword and isn’t afraid of ugly monsters. Rather than using a white mask, paint one on your forehead to recreate the comic book character.
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7. Chucky: This disheveled Chucky will give you nightmares — and that’s the point. Match it with a pair of vintage overalls to perfect the childlike look.
8. Grim Reaper: To really get into the holiday spirit, opt for a menacing costume like this one. All you need is a long black hooded gown and a killer smokey eye.
9. Ice Cream: If you prefer to be sweet for Halloween, then this makeup-heavy costume is for you. Whether you choose mint chocolate chip, rocky road or OG vanilla, this costume will surely be a crowd-pleaser.
10. Liquid Skeleton: If you really want to take your Halloween game from basic to badass, you *have* to give this liquid skeleton look a shot. While this design looks complicated, we think it would totally be worth it!
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It can be intimidating to step out on your own and build a business from the ground up. As part of our collaboration with Office Depot, we're talking with Selfmade alum and solopreneur Colette Lawrence, the faith-based motivator and relationship builder behind The M.E.E. Movement, about ways in which women in business can find success.
B + C: How did you know M.E.E. Movement was your business to start?
The M.E.E Movement represents motivation, empowerment, and encouragement for women. It is what represents me. I did not know at first that it was my business to start, but then the thought of monetizing what I loved came to me. It scared me, however. I registered the business in July 2020 and have been slowly building my wings since.
B + C: What's one strategy that's helped you start your business?
Thinking through and researching what the requirements are to start my business, and then asking questions of people who are in the business. Not all advice worked; however, it helped me to figure out what I needed to do and not to do.
B + C: Did you always know life coaching would be your entrepreneurial path?
(Smiles) No, I did not. I 'stumbled" on it. I knew that people were always coming to me for advice and I found that I loved having conversations with them, especially with women, young and old.
B + C: What was your most valuable takeaway from Selfmade?
My most valuable takeaway was the first day of training: Get out of your own way. There were a lot of great moments and important takeaways from every presenter. However, getting out of my own way, pushing past doubts, was for me my most valuable takeaway. Doing something that I had never done before took courage. If I do not focus on what is happening with me mentally then I cannot deliver to my clients successfully.
B + C: What's one piece of advice you would give to female entrepreneurs on the brink of starting?
Get out of your head. You have something to offer. You have what you need to succeed so go ahead and do it.
B + C: How do you stay motivated?
I stay motivated by listening to music and listening to motivational speakers, and sometimes someone will just reach out and talk about the impact that I made in their life. That adds the extra juice or sauce I need to pummel through the day.
B + C: What's your best organizational tip?
Keep a diary and journal. It's the best way for me to keep organized and it also provides a source motivation as I record not only my "losses" but my wins as well.
B + C: Who inspires you in the entrepreneurial space?
Shirley Toliver – She motivates and empowers and makes me always want to show up.
B + C: What has receiving the Office Depot scholarship to Selfmade done to help you start or grow your business?
The scholarship was a blessing in that all the areas that were covered offered valuable information that I needed, from social media to HR. As a new business owner, I needed to know this to increase my own personal awareness in what it takes to run a successful business. The candidness of the presenters made it easy to see myself in their shoes and helped me to realize that I can also get there.
Thanks Colette! You can follow The M.E.E. Movement on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
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