Three History-Inspired Makeup Looks to Try Out This Halloween
Halloween is a magical time of year. There’s something special about the crisp late October air, the orange-hued pumpkins with their flame-lit eyes, the sense of excitement in the air… No matter how old you are, accepting an invitation to a party means getting dressed up, and half the fun is choosing your outfit and creating your look.
While ghosts and ghouls never appear out of place, there are also some amazing ideas out there for those who want to try something different, and history-inspired aesthetics number among our favorites. If you want to give them a go and you’re looking for inspiration on how to get your makeup just right, here are a few ideas to get the ball rolling.
1. Ancient Egyptian
The Ancient Egyptians may be long dead, but their legacy lives on in the popular imagination. A favorite source of inspiration for everyone, from filmmakers to novelists and game designers. The Egyptians are responsible for lots of pop culture content, from The Mummy’s Imhotep through to the character of Cleopatra in the self-titled slot game, which can be played at casinos such as LeoVegas, and uses bold graphics and Egyptian-inspired motifs to immerse the player in the Queen’s iconic age. The latter can be accessed via sites like Bonus Finder for those who want to play on a budget – for example, bonus spins are a great way to extend your gameplay. This, plus binge-watching films and TV shows based in Ancient Egypt, should give you a chance to get a real feel for the era and its aesthetic – aka lots of black eyeliner, dark eyebrows, and a dramatic palette of blue and gold eyeshadow, finished with gold lips for good measure.
2. Georgian
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Even if you’re not familiar with the Georgian era and the history behind it, you’ll certainly have seen their trademark look before. Famed for their extravagant wigs and love of cosmetics, these 18th-century fashionistas knew how to stand out from the crowd. The result is that they offer some absolutely amazing aesthetics for you to recreate this Halloween. The first thing to know about them is that they prized pale and flawless complexions so greatly that they powdered their skin until it was paper-white. Many also wore beauty patches – pieces of black velvet cut into circular or heart shapes, which were used to either cover blemishes or provide decoration. They tended to finish this look with elaborate hair, dramatic black brows, and crimson lips – a style you can easily recreate for the most fantastic Halloween look.
3. The 1920s
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During the 1920s, flappers were widely considered to be the most fashionable women around. With their trademark red lipstick and convention-defying antics, they represented a new and exciting post-war era, and their style is super fun to recreate. The first thing you’ll need to transform yourself from modern-day woman to 1920s glamor girl is some matte lipstick in a richly pigmented scarlet or crimson. Once you’ve settled on a shade, add in some generous lashings of mascara, to make your eyes really stand out. Opt for kohl to give your water line added definition, before finishing with lashings of rouge on your cheeks and an era-appropriate flat wave.
Which of these looks will you experiment with this Halloween?
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