Leopard makeup for Halloween

I was a Leopard for Halloween last year after searching tirelessly for something fairly different and easy for Halloween. based on what I had in my closet, I decided to pair a simple black top with some Leopard shorts. I added some tights. It was a really hot night in Florida this year so no jacket required. The best part about my costume is that I reused it this year! It worked out perfectly because  I no longer have cat ears but I used a bow that fell off the neck bow tie and pinned it to my head with just two Bobby pins. I wore the neck tie and it looked great without the bow. All I needed was makeup I already had!

Makeup:

• Black eyeliner (I used liquid for my eyes and pencil for the rest)
• Brown and gold eye shadow  
• Lipstick 
• Bronzer 
• Eye brow pencil (optional)

Additional:

• Tail
• Paws
• Bobby pins
• Bow

Step 1: Add Bronzer to face.

Step 2: Draw “C” shaped spots in different directions all around forehead and eye (you will color these in).

Step 3: Color in with eye shadow your black outlined spots. Add eye shadow on eye lids.

Step 4: Draw in eyebrows. I have a great little eyebrow kit from Winn Dixie that has two brushes that make it easy to paint on your eyebrows. I used it on my spots too.

Step 4: Draw a nose from the tip of your nose to the top outline of your mouth. Add whiskers (optional) and lipstick. 

DONE! Over the years, I think a Leopard for Halloween is gaining popularity. It is definitely a twist to the traditional black cat costume. The Leopard was also my school mascot! 

Below are some pictures. As you can see, my 3 nephews were adorable in their costumes as Spiderman, Ironman, and a Cowboy. For the cowboy look, you only have to spend money on the hat! The rest was found in the closet including  overalls, plaid shirt, and Cowboy boots  (his were rain boots). The cowboy vest was borrowed from my nephew! 

DIY Halloween Costume: Scarecrow

Halloween is my favorite holiday because it is by the far the most unique and fun. At my job, Coworkers dress up and pass out candy to children that trick or treat throughout the Showroom. This year, I decided to be a scarecrow because it was the first thing I could come up with from items I already had in my closet! Plus, it is super easy and really cute. It only took me five minutes to put it together including the makeup! I am so glad I didn’t spend money on a costume this year. I checked out a Spirit store and it was super expensive! Plus, last year I was a Leopard and bought everything from Party City and it all fell apart! I bought paws, makeup, a tail, and fangs and it cost me almost $30!

What you need:

• Straw hat, could be a fishing hat, or any large hat with a brim all the way around
• Overalls or any jeans
• Plaid shirt
• Eyeliner
• Lipstick
• Blush

Simple Steps:

I have really short hair but you can add braids or pigtails with your hair.

With the eyeliner, I drew a patch for a nose and colored it in with either red lipstick or blush.

I drew stitches for the mouth.

Then I drew eyelashes under my eyes.

I added some color by drawing really round red cheeks.

That’s it! Here is the look: