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Halloween Series: Retro Glam

Hello again!

Today is all about getting glammed up! For this look we are using "normal" day-to-day make up products. Only we are pumping up the glam. This isn't just a look for Halloween... I would wear this out on a date or special occasion too. It's too beautiful not to!

Grab your makeup bag and your favorite red lipstick and lets get glam-ified!


Gorgeous, right?!?!


Face~
Start by applying a full coverage foundation. I used Rimmel Stay Matte. Make sure to blend it into the skin really well to achieve a flawless look. Apply concealer and set with a powder. Apply a light pink blush to your cheeks and a shimmery highlight on your cheek bones. I filled in my brows as I normally would.

Eyes~
We are keeping the shadow simple and focusing on the liner for this look. Prime your lids with your favorite primer. Apply a shadow that matches your skin tone (You can even go a shade or two lighter if you want) all over the lid. For a bit of a contour, apply a light brown shadow to the crease using a fluffy brush and a windshield wiper motion. Be sure to blend the shadow really well, we don't want any harsh lines.  For eye liner, I used a black gel liner from Maybelline. Winged liner is key to this look. If you have a hard time with winged liner use "The Tape Method". Take a piece of scotch tape and apply it several times to the back of your hand to remove some of the tackiness. Apply the strip of tape at and angle in a line that matches up with your lower lash line. Take a liner brush and apply your liner along the upper lash line continue the line along the edge of the tape. When you have your wing as long as you like it, remove the tape. Ta-da! Winged liner! Next, curl your lashes and apply mascara like it's going out of style. You can stop here or for some extra glam, apply falsies. 

Lips~
Now for the wow factor, the red lips! Cover your lips with foundation or concealer to cancel out your natural lip color (this will also help your lipstick last longer). Line and fill in your lips with a red liner and top with lipstick. I used Plush Plum lip liner by Jordana and Certainly Red lip stick by Revlon.

Hair~
This was the most difficult and most fun part for me. I love this hair style! Keep in mind that I have really short hair. If yours is longer you can follow these same steps. Start by parting your hair on the side. Separate the top section of your hair from the length of your hair (as if you're wearing it 1/2 up 1/2 down) Taking a 1 inch curling iron, Section your hair. Curl the hair on the sides of your face towards your face. Your bangs sideways (curling them to the side you want the roll to lay). The back towards the back. If you have longer hair, curl the ends of your hair. Back to the bangs (where we want the roll) tease the life out of your hair! The volume will help to shape and hold the curl in place. Start smoothing and rolling the sections of hair into one smooth roll. Take your time to do this and make your roll as neat as possible. Use bobby pins and plenty of hair spray to hold your curl in place. For the other side I smoothed the hair out and pinned it behind my ear and added a flower for some extra glam. 
 
For the outfit, just about anything "retro" will do. A dress and heels. Shorts, a checkered top, and some Keds. Capris, a button up top and some fun slip on sandals.





I love this look so much! I had a lot of fun creating this for you all. If you try it please share your pictures with me.

I have one last Halloween look for you, you wont want to miss it!

Until next time...
Xoxo,
Adela

*Disclaimer: All products mentioned were purchased with my own money.



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