What is it about the Disney villains that we love so much? They're the bad guys, but sometimes we feel sympathetic toward them—even going so far as to root for them! You'd be mad if you were conveniently not invited to a baby shower, right? It would sting if your mirror told you what it really thought of you too. Sure, Maleficent and the Evil Queen may have overreacted a little, but who doesn't at some point? We have a trio of Disney villain makeup tutorials for you, so get ready for some Evil Queen, Maleficent, and Ursula makeup tutorials! You don't want to be one of the poor, unfortunate souls who don't use makeup to your advantage with these Disney villain costumes.
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There's so much to love about 80s horror movies! We love the practical effects, soundtracks, and iconic villains. Then there are the sequels—love them or hate them, we get introduced to new characters and plots. Chucky, the king of the scary dolls, makes a great costume idea for Halloween, but don't forget about Tiffany! Also, if you love to do makeup to go with your costume, Tiffany and Chucky are great subjects for scary makeup ideas. Follow along with @sydneynicoleaddams to see how to make a Chucky makeup look and Halloween makeup for Tiffany!
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Anyone who has seen Ridley Scott's 1979 classic Alien is well aware of the famous Chestbuster scene in which an alien life form literally explodes through the chest of officer Kane. The scene is one of the more shocking scenes in the film franchise, not to mention one of the most memorable in the sci-fi genre. While the alien in the scene has such an iconic look to it, it may not be the easiest thing to do in regards to a Halloween costume. The Chestbuster alien costume would require the use of a prop, a feature some people may not want to commit to for a Halloween costume. Besides, if you're going to dress up as a creature from the Alien franchise, you're most likely to wear some form of Xenomorph costume. Since those can also be bulky, we've tried out some different makeup effects to get a more practical form of the perfect organism.
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Think about mermaids for a moment. Are you picturing a shy-but-friendly woman/fish-hybrid right out of Splash or The Little Mermaid? Or maybe even that string of direct-to-video movies starring Barbie? (Which begs the question: can a doll truly “star” in a movie?) If so, you’re not alone, because these mythical creatures are often portrayed as mysterious but ultimately good at heart. But this hasn’t always been the case! For much of history, “mermaids” were seen as terrifying creatures, having been blamed for luring sailors to their watery deaths or the disappearance of entire ships! Now if that’s the type of scary mermaid you’d like to dress as for Halloween or Cosplay, keep reading to see how we did it! And stick around for tips on what to do (if anything) if you have a broken bone or other injury at Halloween.
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Believe it or not, Home Alone came out 25 years ago, and has since become a Holiday classic. The first two films in the franchise are enjoyed by many each holiday season. Seriously, they’re on TV about 3 times a day in December; how can you NOT watch them? While the movie is a Christmas classic, the best parts come from the shock humor of the traps and tricks Kevin McCallister uses...
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Oh, what a day. What a lovely day! The HalloweenCostumes.com office is full of Mad Max enthusiasts, so creating a Nux-inspired Halloween costume was definitely on our list of "must-DIY" this year. If you want to celebrate Halloween on the Fury Road, this costume tutorial will help you get there....
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