# Halloween: what are you going to be? **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [October 24, 2012, 10:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/halloween-what-are-you-going-to-be/638769 "2012-10-24T22:31:28Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![lisacurl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/41988e/32.png) [@lisacurl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lisacurl)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2012, 4:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/halloween-what-are-you-going-to-be/638769/61 "2012-10-26T04:12:25Z")
I’m an intern in a community mental health agency… thinking of wearing a Freudian slip during the day [Last years Halloween costume, I was a Freudian slip... HAR HAR - Imgur](http://imgur.com/gallery/w5YQw), over more appropriate work clothing, perhaps. ---
**Author:** ![WhyNot](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/c77e96/32.png) [@WhyNot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WhyNot)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2012, 4:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/halloween-what-are-you-going-to-be/638769/62 "2012-10-26T04:20:32Z")
> [@MeanOldLady](#): > > Oh! So I did that, and I’m getting closer, but it’s [still not good](http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e266/WryOnRye/stillbadatthis.jpg). (My exasperation shows.) You using pencil? Tina’s is liquid, which goes on much more opaque. It’s also a bitch to get straight edges until you’re used to it. But either way…more. Wider. Bring that line up past the crease where your eyeball lid ends and your eyebrow lid begins. Extend it further in and down your nose partway. No really, just…go for it. You’re being too tentative so far. Get aggressive! ---
**Author:** ![MeanOldLady](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/meanoldlady/32/10737_2.png) [@MeanOldLady](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MeanOldLady)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2012, 4:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/halloween-what-are-you-going-to-be/638769/63 "2012-10-26T04:33:27Z")
> [@WhyNot](#): > > You using pencil? Tina’s is liquid, which goes on much more opaque. It’s also a bitch to get straight edges until you’re used to it. > > But either way…more. Wider. Bring that line up past the crease where your eyeball lid ends and your eyebrow lid begins. Extend it further in and down your nose partway. No really, just…go for it. You’re being too tentative so far. Get aggressive! I know! I know in my mind what I should do, but when I get in front of the mirror, major suckage ensues. Will practice more tomorrow. I’ll try liquid liner (need to buy some, heh), and will get bolder with it. I don’t want to go quite as heavy as Tina’s look in that photo, but definitely more so than my complete scardey cat approach to makeup. ---
**Author:** ![NIKI50](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/958977/32.png) [@NIKI50](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NIKI50)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2012, 4:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/halloween-what-are-you-going-to-be/638769/64 "2012-10-26T04:45:06Z")
I think you are getting there, just use black liquid eyeliner to outline your eyes, just needs the black definition to make them pop. ---
**Author:** ![MeanOldLady](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/meanoldlady/32/10737_2.png) [@MeanOldLady](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MeanOldLady)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2012, 4:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/halloween-what-are-you-going-to-be/638769/65 "2012-10-26T04:54:18Z")
All right. One tube of liquid liner and some of those makeup removing pads coming right up. I learned this evening that removing gobs of eyeliner is a real bitch! Also, in my defense, I swear it looks a little more dramatic in person. Still not good, no, but slightly less lame. ---
**Author:** ![Silophant](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a698b9/32.png) [@Silophant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Silophant)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2012, 5:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/halloween-what-are-you-going-to-be/638769/66 "2012-10-26T05:58:14Z")
I’m gonna be Joseph. Of the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, since I was given my highschool theatre department’s dreamcoat when I graduated and it’s been sitting in my closet since then. Unfortunately, my highschool did _Joseph_ in the mid-90’s, during a budget crunch, so the budget for the whole show was only a couple hundred dollars, and it shows. (sings) _I look handsome, I look smart…_ ---
**Author:** ![Nzinga\_Seated](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/b5ac83/32.png) [@Nzinga\_Seated](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nzinga_Seated)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2012, 7:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/halloween-what-are-you-going-to-be/638769/67 "2012-10-26T07:32:59Z")
MOL, Whynot is right…you are so timid with it that your makeup looks just like some girls I know with a heavy hand for their every day makeup. However, you do have the Tina Turner glare turned up to ten and you are \*working \*that. Even Ike would have been like, “Ok, Anna May, you aint gotta eat the cake!” ---
**Author:** ![BMalion](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e274bd/32.png) [@BMalion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BMalion)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2012, 2:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/halloween-what-are-you-going-to-be/638769/68 "2012-10-26T14:26:18Z")
> [@lisacurl](#): > > I’m an intern in a community mental health agency… thinking of wearing a Freudian slip during the day [Last years Halloween costume, I was a Freudian slip... HAR HAR - Imgur](http://imgur.com/gallery/w5YQw), over more appropriate work clothing, perhaps. Hubba-hubba. ---
**Author:** ![cjepson](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/a9adbd/32.png) [@cjepson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cjepson)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2012, 2:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/halloween-what-are-you-going-to-be/638769/69 "2012-10-26T14:48:09Z")
My wife and I go to this party where people tend to have conceptual costumes. We’re going as 50 shades of grey. ---
**Author:** ![MeanOldLady](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/meanoldlady/32/10737_2.png) [@MeanOldLady](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MeanOldLady)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2012, 4:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/halloween-what-are-you-going-to-be/638769/70 "2012-10-26T16:40:39Z")
> [@Nzinga\_Seated](#): > > However, you do have the Tina Turner glare turned up to ten and you are \*working \*that. That’s the scowl of failure. > [@](#): > > Even Ike would have been like, “Ok, Anna May, you aint gotta eat the cake!” 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![DiosaBellissima](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a8b319/32.png) [@DiosaBellissima](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DiosaBellissima)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2012, 5:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/halloween-what-are-you-going-to-be/638769/71 "2012-10-26T17:38:27Z")
> [@MeanOldLady](#): > > See, it’s times like these I wish I weren’t such a filthy tomboy. I’m supposed to be Cleopatra, so I’m practicing my ancient Egyptian makeup, which in my mind means a lot of eyeliner and some gold shimmering stuff, but instead of looking Egyptiany, I just look like somebody’s mom who let her child go nuts in her make up kit. ☹ Chiquita, this is where Youtube is your friend! There are tons of fantastic Cleopatra tutorials, depending on how in depth you want to go with this. [Kandee Johnson is known for her accessible, up beat tutorials](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfBYSsmk3DA) [PixieWoo also has really accessible tutorials](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQZXeV6qX6k) [Here’s a good, simple tutorial](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrXMk7_U2oE) [Here’s a colorful, glittery tutorial](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMyJYyOQgvo) When I was Cleopatra two years ago, I just did bright, dark blue glitter on the lid, a black cut crease, and lots of winged eyeliner (and lots of eyeliner under my eye, too). Then, I made sure to contour the hell out of my face. Naturally, I have no pictures that show my makeup from that year, but imagine [this](http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lr6d60EtsY1qfp5jso1_500.jpg), except the lid was sparkly blue and I winged out my eyeliner. Based on the pictures you posted, I’d suggest 1: getting a better eyeliner (Rimmel’s black black black eyeliner. . . I don’t know what it’s called, but it’s like $3. . . is awesome) 2: cover your eyeliner with matte black eye shadow. The reason the girls who do the thick liner get such black pay off is that they are layering multiple black products to create that depth of color. If you want some non- Cleopatra but draggy looking eyeliner tutorials (hey, that’s really the look you’re going for anyway), check out the [QueenofBlending](http://www.youtube.com/user/QueenofBlendingMUA/videos?sort=dd&flow=grid&view=0&page=1) on Youtube. Oh, and [BeatFaceHoney](http://www.youtube.com/user/BEATFACEHONEY/videos?flow=grid&view=0) (in fact, her [Shooting Stars tutorial](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIyniex0qyw&feature=plcp) is kind of the look you’re going for). Both of them are professional makeup artists and just fantastic at what they do. Oh, AND! They are both WOC, which is nice because you can see what works well on darker complexions. I’m just tan and even I have trouble following the makeup tutorials of super white chicks, because their stuff doesn’t even show up on my skin. Anywho, those two are great. > [@MeanOldLady](#): > > If Diosa lived in Chicago, I swear I’d invite her over and pay her (in booze and well wishes) to do my makeup. Aw, I’d do it in a heartbeat! 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Scumpup](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ce73a5/32.png) [@Scumpup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scumpup)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2012, 5:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/halloween-what-are-you-going-to-be/638769/72 "2012-10-26T17:46:00Z")
Probably The Crow, only a Crow who is 50 years old, walks funny from arthritis, is overweight, and drinks too much. i look at it as re-imagining the character for a new generation. ---
**Author:** ![Push\_You\_Down](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/push_you_down/32/9095_2.png) [@Push\_You\_Down](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Push_You_Down)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2012, 5:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/halloween-what-are-you-going-to-be/638769/73 "2012-10-26T17:48:20Z")
I’m going to a Dr. Who themed party. I’m going as Ricky Gervais’ Slug character from the fictional episode of Dr. Who from the episode of “Extras.” ---
**Author:** ![DiosaBellissima](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a8b319/32.png) [@DiosaBellissima](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DiosaBellissima)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2012, 5:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/halloween-what-are-you-going-to-be/638769/74 "2012-10-26T17:50:05Z")
Oh, **MeanOldLady** , another good option, because liquid liner is a pain in the ass, is a felt tipped liner. You’ll get better control than liquid liner and basically just as much precision. Better coverage, too. I use a cheapy one by Kiss [http://www.beautyofnewyork.com/shopping/ZM4O121011KX0826.htm](http://www.beautyofnewyork.com/shopping/ZM4O121011KX0826.htm) (I bought mine at the weave and wig store where I buy my false eyelashes. If you’ve got similar stores around and they have makeup displays, they probably have some version of this). ---
**Author:** ![MeanOldLady](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/meanoldlady/32/10737_2.png) [@MeanOldLady](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MeanOldLady)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2012, 6:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/halloween-what-are-you-going-to-be/638769/75 "2012-10-26T18:17:02Z")
I think I love you, man. The good, simple tutorial is nice because it’s good and simple, plus bonus points because the instructor is about my skin tone. The BeatFaceHoney link is pretty much what I’m aiming for. I am digging the color scheme and the glitter a lot. I also like PixieWoo’s take because it’s dramatic without looking too drag queeny. Some of these tutorials are a little intimidating because I don’t have all these tools, but they definitely give me good ideas about what to do and highlight what I’m doing wrong. You know, I used to have black matte shadow a long time ago, but I have no idea what happened to it. I guess now’s a good time to replenish my supply. Also, getting better eyeliner post haste. ---
**Author:** ![DiosaBellissima](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a8b319/32.png) [@DiosaBellissima](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DiosaBellissima)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2012, 6:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/halloween-what-are-you-going-to-be/638769/76 "2012-10-26T18:33:16Z")
> [@MeanOldLady](#): > > Some of these tutorials are a little intimidating because I don’t have all these tools, but they definitely give me good ideas about what to do and highlight what I’m doing wrong. The biggest thing is just having 3 or 4 different brushes, then a bunch of colors. It’s probably too close to get this for Halloween, but I keep [one of these](http://www.coastalscents.com/makeup/palettes/eye-palettes/pl-001.html) around for. . . well, life. The shadows are decent quality, the price is perfect, and it’s great for when you need some color but aren’t about to use it every day. In fact, I use this when I do Halloween makeup for people, since I don’t really care if I ruin it or use it all because it was so cheap. I’ve had mine 2 or 3 years now and it’s still going strong. In fact, I used that 88 pallet a few years back when I was a [glittery zombie](https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/12532_509020852365_2870457_n.jpg) (also [one more picture](https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/12532_509020862345_7168652_n.jpg), though I did eventually take the rollers out of my hair once they cooled, that wasn’t part of the costume!). ---
**Author:** ![Crazyhorse](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/crazyhorse/32/31_2.png) [@Crazyhorse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crazyhorse)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2012, 9:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/halloween-what-are-you-going-to-be/638769/77 "2012-10-26T21:58:41Z")
> [@MeanOldLady](#): > > Okay, so I was going for something [like this](http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_MxyRwTm1k7c/TUn5qNe2g1I/AAAAAAAAJXo/dPzvmmdsYJ8/s1600/Tina-Turner-als-Cleopatra.jpg). Instead we get this [horrible failure](http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e266/WryOnRye/fail1.jpg), which basically looks like, "Oh hai, you have some glitter on your face. OK MOL, is that a rubber ducky in your shower? You’re going to need to work a little harder than that to maintain your mean image. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![An\_Gadai](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/d6d6ee/32.png) [@An\_Gadai](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/An_Gadai)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 2012, 9:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/halloween-what-are-you-going-to-be/638769/78 "2012-10-27T09:04:12Z")
I’m going as lazy drunk. We even get a day off for Hallowe’en. Booyar! ---
**Author:** ![MeanOldLady](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/meanoldlady/32/10737_2.png) [@MeanOldLady](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MeanOldLady)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 2012, 2:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/halloween-what-are-you-going-to-be/638769/79 "2012-10-27T14:17:46Z")
> [@Crazyhorse](#): > > OK MOL, is that a rubber ducky in your shower? > > You’re going to need to work a little harder than that to maintain your mean image. 🙂 Yes, BUT! My friend gave it to me. Can you throw away a present from a friend? Hmm? She also gave me a stuffed squirrel with a moustache, for some reason. ---
**Author:** ![BMalion](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e274bd/32.png) [@BMalion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BMalion)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 2012, 2:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/halloween-what-are-you-going-to-be/638769/80 "2012-10-27T14:53:18Z")
> [@An\_Gadai](#): > > I’m going as lazy drunk… My costume will have many facets, that is one of them. 😃 [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/halloween-what-are-you-going-to-be/638769.md?page=3) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/halloween-what-are-you-going-to-be/638769.md?page=5)