My Halloween, According to Instagram
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January 26, 2014
In addition to sweaters, boots, warm cider and college football, fall brings pumpkins, goblins and ghouls in honor of the age old holiday of Halloween.
Back in college, Halloween was always one of the biggest holidays of the year. Every bar had their own special Halloween celebration and girls everywhere dressed as the “slutty” version of one thing or another. I loved joining in on the fun and going out for a night on the town with my girl friends. But as I got older, this tradition quickly went from fun and carefree to uncomfortable and lame.
Now I would much rather just go to a fun house party dressed as a clever internet meme or my favorite fashion icon. This year, I didn’t have much time to plan my costume, so I decided to just amp up my makeup look as opposed to going all out on the clothing. I decided to be a cat. Here’s how I did my makeup:
It was easy, really. I just did an extreme cat-eye, drew on a little nose, dots and whiskers and called it a night! I topped it all off with some dark cherry red lipstick by Bobbi Brown. But then when my boyfriend and I decided to do a couples costume (I know, I know, but we’re cute, I promise!), I had to switch it up. I decided to be a deer and he was a hunter. It’s funny because we’re both vegetarians and very much against animal cruelty. But I guess you could say that we are raising awareness that these cute furry friends should not be harmed! Anyway, here’s how I did my makeup for that party:
This makeup look was much more complicated than the cat one. I loosely followed this tutorial. I had so much fun playing with my makeup that I think from now on, I will focus on that part of the costume for Halloween. It really adds another level that most people don’t even think about when dressing up.
What were you for Halloween this year?
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Christine
October 31, 2013 @ 4:01 pm
WOW, your deer makeup looks amazing!! Bravo!
-Christine
Megan
October 31, 2013 @ 5:39 pm
Thanks so much! It took a while, but I think it was worth it! 🙂
Gina Elliott Santamaria
October 31, 2013 @ 7:31 pm
Loved both of those looks! And if Johnny’s in the photo – who took it??
Gina Elliott Santamaria
October 31, 2013 @ 7:33 pm
p.s. You look exactly like Alyssa Milano in the cat pic. In fact, I didn’t even know it was you until I read it! …. and I’m your mother! 😮
Megan
October 31, 2013 @ 10:14 pm
Cool, thanks!! I had fun doing that makeup 🙂
Megan
October 31, 2013 @ 10:14 pm
haha, for once, I took it!
Areeba
November 1, 2013 @ 12:37 pm
O em gee! You look wonderful in deer’s make up! Honestly, I never do make up this neatly! Cheers 🙂
Megan
November 1, 2013 @ 2:02 pm
It was definitely a challenge, but a lot of fun! 🙂
Dahlia
November 1, 2013 @ 12:39 pm
That is the greatest costume! You two look great!
Megan
November 1, 2013 @ 2:02 pm
Thank you!
Tiffany Khyla
November 2, 2013 @ 12:06 pm
A deer and a hunter! I love that! I definitely know what you mean about college costumes. I never did the slutty thing, but my friends and I always went to parties and stuff dressed in the most creative thing we could think of. It was almost like a contest of sorts. It was a lot of fun, and now I still do the same thing! I don’t think I ever would have thought to be a deer and a hunter for a couples costumes. Clever idea! I’m so glad to have found your blog through Her Campus! Yay!
Megan
November 2, 2013 @ 12:59 pm
Thanks so much for the kind words! Yes, clever costumes are definitely the way to go! 🙂
Margo
November 5, 2013 @ 9:30 pm
This such a creative & cute costume idea! Love your makeup!
Megan
November 6, 2013 @ 10:32 am
Thanks so much! xo
Emma
November 10, 2013 @ 11:28 pm
I was Katy Perry! Love your look though!
♥emma
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