After four years in university, I can’t help but feel that Halloween costumes have become slightly stagnant. Ladies, you especially know the drill: 50 bucks at McCulloch’s so you can sport the same slutty selection 60 million other girls show up with. And let’s face it, you’re either the good cop or the bad cop - the ball-busting, smoldering temptress or the cute, coy, secretly smoldering temptress.
When did Halloween become a walking male fantasy? What ever happened to the days of creativity and theatricality?
This year, why not leave a little something to the imagination? Literally. Try some fantasy makeup.
With a few good brushes and some decent theatrical paint, you can construct a fantasy more elaborate than any wet dream hanging on the rack. Makeup has all the impact of a mask without all the claustrophobia, and it’s guaranteed to be one of a kind. Best of all, you can pick up most of the swag (and I’m talking about the good stuff) for under $20.
Just check out the following selections – and guys, I’m talking to you here too! Even if you can’t do it yourself, it’s the perfect excuse to get up close and personal with a girl who can…
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4 comments:
The zebra makeup is definitely my favourite! I think it's sad that slutty costumes are becoming the only option for women over the years. And the options are getting pretty desperate, too. (Slutty carebear? Seriously?) I'd love to see a creative costume that truly celebrates the freedom of Halloween! Have you checked out Heidi Klum's costumes? That woman comes up with some amazing ideas.
- Soha
That's a wicked tip Soha! I think I might have to do a piece on that this week... Thanks :)
I'm so glad someone (especially a girl) has the nerve to straight out not only say that yeah, Halloween got super slutty, but also that it is time we try something new!
I thought the pictures you used were super cool, and I would LOVE to see someone walking down Richmond Row all done up like that, rather than, uhh...you know.
sweet post!
I read this a little late this season, but i saw many examples of said sluts this past halloween and it makes me sad. I personally love halloween because I enjoy the fun of making your own original costume and because it gives you a chance to take on fun new characters and personas. Its a holiday that gives you a chance to live out childhood fantasies and silly dreams. Is just sad that deep down so many girls dream of being sex objects. I'm not saying you cant be sexy for halloween but there is a pretty obvious line between sexy and slutty which is crossed all too often. I love the makeup suggestions because it allows you to create something. People spend way too much money on things that are more fun to do yourself anyways.
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