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Coco Inspired Day of the Dead Makeup
Coco inspired Day of the Dead makeup and nails are the perfect way to pay homage to those we have lost. What is the Day of the Dead? Coco is a Pixar film centred around the Mexican celebration The Day of the Dead. Generally celebrated at the beginning of November it is not to be confused with the pagan holiday of Halloween. It is a time for the living to remember their friends and family who have departed and celebrate them. In our multicultural society, it is important that as we pick up pieces of other cultures we do not appropriate them. But a different way to experience and share…
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How to create 5 Disney Halloween Makeup Looks
Disney Inspired Halloween Looks Disney Halloween Makeup has a wealth of inspiration to draw from. Whether you are lucky enough to be celebrating in the parks, watching Halloween movies at home or want to dress up as a Disney character on Halloween Night. If you caught my post last week I explained some step by steps of how to create 5 different Halloween Character looks. This week I’m back with 5 more! 1. Mickey Mouse Zombie Mickey Mouse is the ultimate Disney Icon so why not create a spin on this with a Halloween x Mickey Mouse look. I used mostly eye shadow for the shading. I followed the dips…
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Top tips for Halloween Nail Art
It’s the season for spooky nails! Halloween nail art can be fun and easy to do. Just check out my top tips! Perhaps you’ve checked out my previous post on Halloween nail art ideas and are now wondering how to create your own? Well look no further as I compile some of my top tips on how to create Halloween designs with these step by steps. How to create simple Halloween Nail Art designs Let’s start easy! Decals, stickers, transfers and polymer clay slices can be your best friend to create some 3D nail art simply. Start with a base colour or simple stamping and then apply as many or…
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How to create Halloween Makeup
Top tips for 5 killer Halloween Looks Halloween makeup is a great chance to get fun and creative. Perhaps you’ve checked out my list of Halloween makeup ideas but want to know step by step how to create a look? Look no further for five top ideas for Halloween makeup and costumes! Simple Clown Smile… though your heart is aching…smile…even though its breaking… Kick-off Halloween with a spooky mask look inspired by a truly spooky subject-clowns. Whether you have coulrophobia (the fear of clowns) or not, there’s no denying that a fakely happy clown is down right scary! This simple look was created with eyeliner and eyeshadow in black, white…
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Halloween Nail Art Ideas
Halloween Nail Art can be fun, simple and effective to create. Spooky season is a great time to great some nail art! You can create a wide range of designs to help you on your way to spookily good time, whether you are experienced or not. There is also the chance to go adorable and cute or as scary as you wish. If you are stuck on prompts for your nail art be sure to check out my list of ideas over on my other blog. Or if its spooky makeup you are after I have you covered here. Easy Halloween Nail Art Designs These designs feature spooky polishes and…
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Halloween Makeup Ideas
Photographic inspiration for Halloween makeup you can do! Halloween makeup has to be the most fun to create! I have always been such a fan of Halloween and spooky makeup-all year long not just on one day! As a child I would choose to be the witch or the full face design over the princess (despite the fact I’m allergic to facepaint!) If you are looking for some ideas then please check out my galleries below for all my favourite ideas from over the years! The shops are full nowadays of products, makeup, props and ideas. Gone are the days of a sheet over your head or in Means Girl…
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Angelica Rugrats Makeup
Character makeup and look I recently explored an Angelica inspired character look and makeup. Angelica is a character everyone loves to hate from the 90’s TV show The Rugrats. Halloween is the perfect opportunity to explore some character looks and makeup. Why I created the look “Sometimes I wish I could be you, just so I could be friends with me!“ For Colormehalloween we were given the theme to create a look inspired by a non-Disney TV show. I immediately thought of one of the few Nickelodeon shows I know-The Rugrats. Angelica for the Rugrats has all sorts of confidence going on which is definitely not a personality trait she…
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Nail Art Basics
Nail the basics of nail care, nail art and nail tools with these Nail Art Basics. Nail Care Just like with makeup application when it comes to nail art basics nail care is key. First off I have a great post here all about how to get your nails to grow healthily. The first step to nail care is hydration. Making sure you are hydrated inside, by drinking enough water, and out, by using cuticle oil and moisturiser. Nail care top tips Be sure to clean off any nail varnish with remover. Not by picking or peeling (unless a peely base coat is used) Choose a nail shape and gently…
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Fruit Nail Art
Summer and fruit go together, so summer is the perfect time for some fruit nail art! What fruit is your favourite? Have I covered it here? If not be sure to let me know in the comments so I can create some nail art based on it! Fruit is the fruiting body of a plant but in general vernacular tends to lean towards the sweeter. Many arguments can be had over what counts as fruit-tomatos and cucumber anyone?-and what doesn’t-sorry strawberries but I’m looking at you. Fruit Nail Art Pineapple Pineapple is the king of tropical fruit, it literally wears a crown. This makes it the perfect base for summer…
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Top tips to improve your beauty habits for the planet and your wallet!
Improve your beauty habits Looking for some top tips to improve your beauty habits for the better? It’s not easy being green. It’s very easy to get sucked into beauty purchases and habits without thinking about it. This can lead to products being piled up and a hole burnt through your wallet. If you are after some top tips to improve your habits check out my list below and be sure to comment your own! If you want help to make real long-term change be sure to check out my resolution post where I break down making change manageable. Tips to improve your beauty habits for the planet and your…
