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Monday, 29 October 2012

Halloween Makeup: Welcome to the Dollhouse

Hi, everyone! Thought I'd give you a peek at what I decided on for Halloween! As of a couple weeks ago I had no idea what costume I'd be wearing this year (to see what I did last year, see here). I sent out a plea to my friends to recommend something that would allow me to play with makeup in a way that was creative, interesting, and fun. A good friend shouted out "Be a creepy doll!". I was smitten with the idea, so that's what I did! My boyfriend had a Halloween party over the weekend, so I eagerly got my look together.


After watching several YouTube tutorials (becoming a creepy doll isn't something that happened organically- I needed some help!), I decided on the essentials- over-sized eyes and lashes, tiny painted lips, vibrant doll cheeks, and a few rips and stitches. I didn't really have an opportunity to practice, so I crossed my fingers, grabbed some false lashes, and took a deep breath. And voila!


I was really happy with the results! The main success was that I was able to blot out my natural brows (using concealer and cream shadow) in order to draw on higher-up, more doll-like brows. I'd seen YouTube gurus achieve this with specialty creams and putties, so I was quite happy to replicate the effect with products I already owned. I was also pleased with how I was able to create the ultimate "wide-eyed" look using some white liner and lashes underneath my natural lash line. And, of course, I perfected my doll pose!


Here are a few more photos of the look:





One photo-bombed by some random ghoul...


And a couple extra-creepy ones! :)




If you have any questions about the specific products I used, let me know! I'm happy to break it down.

 Have any of you ever tried out a creepy doll look? What are you going as this year for Halloween?

 Thanks for reading!
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48 comments:

  1. mellahful29 October 2012 at 17:19

    So cute (and scary)! Amazing job on the makeup.

    Melissa
    http://mellahful.blogspot.ca/
    @mellahful on twitter

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    1. Jen2731 October 2012 at 10:05

      Thanks so much, Melissa! Yeah, cute and scary was what I was going for :)

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  2. Antee Gurung30 October 2012 at 02:07

    Hey u have a cool blog......how abt we follow each other? If yes, do let me know so that I can follow u back
    Xoxo

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    1. Jen2731 October 2012 at 10:06

      Thanks, Antee! I'll check out your blog for sure :)

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  3. Juliet Polilova30 October 2012 at 13:55

    wow great make up!
    i like your blog so much :)

    kisses from Russia,
    Juliet

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  4. Anonymous30 October 2012 at 18:59

    Jen, You did an amazing job as usual! That must have taken a long time. Great results! Say "Hi" to the random ghoul! Love, Mom

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    1. Jen2731 October 2012 at 10:07

      Thanks, Mom! It took just over an hour, so not too bad. I was happy with the results. And I'll definitely pass on your hellos to my favourite ghoul :)

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  5. Unknown30 October 2012 at 21:13

    Wow you do an amazing job! Kiss!

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  6. Erin30 October 2012 at 21:15

    Jen, this is so incredibly cool. What were people's reactions?

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    1. Jen2731 October 2012 at 10:08

      Awww, thanks! The party was super small (and mostly populated by people who didn't really dress up), but I didn't mind going all out anyways! People definitely did a double-take when they walked in the door :)

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  7. Cristina31 October 2012 at 03:35

    Haha,really funny, good job...

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  8. danielle p.31 October 2012 at 10:12

    ahh love it! i've never been any good at applying face makeup for halloween. you look great!

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  9. Unknown1 November 2012 at 02:03

    OMG, you did an amazing job with the halloween makeup..I like it, its totally different from what you normally do!

    Happy Halloween!

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    1. Jen274 November 2012 at 09:16

      Thanks so much, ladies! It was a really fun look to put together :)

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  10. Unknown1 November 2012 at 06:16

    hi honey! i just found your blog today and i think is really amazing! :D please check out my blog and if you like it we can follow each other blog

    much love,
    http://thefrench-fries.blogspot.pt/

    ♥also i have a international giveaway going on here you can win an amazing clutch :)

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    1. Jen274 November 2012 at 09:17

      Thanks, Carolina! I'll check out your blog for sure :)

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  11. Marlen2 November 2012 at 12:08

    this turned out AMAZING! i love how you faked the big eyes, and your poses were very spot on for a creepy doll haha. i love costumes like this, where you have to be creative to pull it off. i always want to go play with makeup when i visit here :)

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    1. Jen274 November 2012 at 09:18

      Thanks so much, Marlen! Hearing that my blog has inspired people to play with makeup makes me so happy. Essentially what this blog is all about! :) xoxo

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  12. Jennifer2 November 2012 at 15:35

    amazing makeup!

    xo Jennifer

    http://seekingstyleblog.wordpress.com

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  13. Samantha Michelle2 November 2012 at 16:21

    This is so cool. if you hadn't mentioned it was your first time achieving this "dead doll" look, i would've been convinced that you do this during all your available time. :)
    you totally nailed it.

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    1. Jen274 November 2012 at 09:19

      Thanks so much for the kind words, Samantha! I really lucked out that it turned out so well on the first try :)

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  14. Gosia (beautyfascination)2 November 2012 at 18:19

    Funny look :)

    Kind of simple, but still nice one!

    Beautyfascination - your source of beauty gossips!

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  15. Melissa2 November 2012 at 19:19

    This is seriously so cool and spooky! I was a fairy butterfly princess and Britney Spears.


    <3 Melissa
    wildflwrchild.blogspot.com

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    1. Jen274 November 2012 at 09:19

      Aww, thanks, Melissa! Hope you had a great Halloween :)

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  16. sleepandwater4 November 2012 at 06:24

    Wow, this really does look like a creepy doll! Amazing makeup :)

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    1. Jen274 November 2012 at 09:20

      Thanks so much! It was a really fun look to put together :)

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  17. Buttons Apart4 November 2012 at 09:13

    Love the look! very creepy!

    Sita xx
    http://buttonsapart.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. Jen274 November 2012 at 09:20

      Thanks, Sita! It's fun to be super creepy, at least one day of the year :)

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  18. lifeisamaze4 November 2012 at 09:52

    Good job ! It's amazing !

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    1. Jen276 November 2012 at 17:10

      Thanks for the kind words, and for reading! :)

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  19. Sandra6 November 2012 at 11:33

    I think you already have a doll face without the make-up o this make-up is just perfect for you! haha

    Great job dear!

    xx, Sandra @ Blasfemmes

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    1. Jen276 November 2012 at 17:10

      Aww, thanks so much, Sandra! It was a really fun look to create :)

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  20. Marie7 November 2012 at 01:15

    I like how you did your eyes!:D

    - Marie
    allthingsmarie.com
    International Giveaway: $100 Shopbop Gift Card!

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    1. Jen279 November 2012 at 16:40

      Thanks, Marie! It was a really fun look to put together :)

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  21. Giovanna8 November 2012 at 12:52

    How fun is your makeup?! Too cute!

    xx
    Giovanna
    www.oliveandanarrow.com

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  22. Jen2721 November 2012 at 10:21

    Thanks!

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  23. Halloween makeup28 August 2013 at 12:34

    That's a cute halloween makeup. I'm gonna try that one.

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  24. Unknown3 September 2013 at 17:56

    Your doll makeup is great. I loved your work. You are an expert in doll makeup in my opinion. I will try this makeup on this Halloween. It's just awesome. Halloween Makeup

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  25. Cuttysark10 October 2013 at 03:41

    I love your doll makeup, please share your makeup material as i want to do my daughter Scary Halloween Makeup . Thanks!

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  26. Unknown25 October 2015 at 01:45

    I would love to add this to my favorite Best Halloween Makeup Ideas collection. :D Me & my friends could give it a try this year. :D

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