Colorful, striking makeup ideas for Halloween parties

October is the perfect month to make a little magic with makeup. For your next Halloween party, skip the party-store costume and get adventurous with bold lipsticks, bright eyeshadows and out-there materials such as lace, glitter, feathers and gold leaf.

Styling: Elle Marie
Makeup: Katrina Liza
Photography: Allie Appel
Hair: CeKeisha Williams
Model: Cynthea Corfah

Strappy crop tank, $22
Kissing stone rings, $10 each
From Frock Candy

Earrings, $14
From Vertage

Tulle skirt by local designer Todd Patrick, $110

Turtleneck ribbed bodysuit, $36
Front-pocket backpack, $46
Kissing squares and circle bracelets, $8 each
From Frock Candy

Gold earrings, $16
From Vertage

The makeup: Using wet eyeshadow in various shades, our makeup artist painted colorful speckles on the model’s face and hands.

Shet Sky suede crop top, $39
Very J skirt, $44
From Vertage

Dangling bar choker, $14
Pendant choker, $18
Dented stick earrings, $12
Geometric bracelet, $10
Druzy layering bangles, $16
From Frock Candy

The makeup: We layered the model’s makeup with gold glitter and adhered pieces of rose-gold leaf to her face and neck using eyelash glue. Our makeup artist also clipped feather barrettes into her hair.

This story was originally published in the October issue of 225 Magazine.