It might only be September, but all you need is a quick trip to your local drugstore to know that Halloween is basically already here. The costume pressure is on, ladies.
This year, we're really aiming to do something more creative with our costumes, and we want to help you do the same. We enlisted the help of Marissa Webb—Banana Republic's creative director and designer at her eponymous New York brand—who shared with us her frightfully good ideas for creative funny halloween costume ideas.
Keep scrolling to see what Webb has up her sleeve this Halloween season!
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Really, any Johnny Depp character will do, like Willy Wonka from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, but I'm especially partial to Jack Sparrow from Pirates of the Caribbean.
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PHOTO: Courtesy of Walt Disney
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For those of you into the whole zombie-chic moment.
MAC is one of those iconic brands that everyone even remotely interested in makeup knows about. They know that MAC's lipsticks are legendary, and that their makeup brushes are top-notch. However, there are so many products to choose from that it can be hard to figure out which ones are the best.
Over the last few years, I've tried out almost everything in their range, so I decided to put together a list of holy grailMAC products. Read on to learn what they are!
Pro Longwear Concealer
Mineralize Skinfinish in "Soft and Gentle"Lustre Lipstick in "Patisserie"Face and Body FoundationPrep + Prime Highlighter in "Radiant Rose"This is one of myfavorite concealers ever, second only toNARS's Radiant Creamy Concealer. However, MAC's concealer is less expensive and I honestly believe this one lasts much longer than the NARS one. You're probably thinking, "Sarah, why is this second?" Well, it's only because NARS has a better color selection.
This concealer lasts all day. It also offers super-high coverage, so if you have discoloration or dark circles under your eyes, pick up this product. It is one of those concealers that needs to be set, so make sure you have a good translucent powder on hand.
At first glance, you're probably thinking this is some weird product that looks pretty and does nothing. However, this is actually one of the best (and prettiest) highlighters you can buy. "Soft and Gentle" is a makeup blogger cult favorite, and though the high price tag made me reluctant to buy it, I'm glad I did.
I was so impressed by how perfect this highlight is; it's subtle, but just enough to add this ethereal shimmer to the high points of your face. It adds no other color to your face, contrary to how the product looks. Try this if you're looking for the idealuniversal highlighter.
When it comes to lipstick, you really have to search to find the one that looks perfect on you. So, when I went into MAC looking for an everyday lipstickthat looks natural-- a "my lips but better" color-- the salesperson told me to give this one a shot. She told me it's a neutral that looks great on pretty much everyone.
Well, she was right! This color, called "Patisserie," is perfect. It enhances my natural lip color and doesn't distract from the rest of my makeup. Many of my friends have tried this color and it looks flawless on them, too! Give this a shot if you need a go-to lip color.
When I first saw this "Face and Body" foundation, I thought it would be too thick or too opaque, but I was so wrong. This product is super-hydrating, easy to apply, andincredibly long-lasting. It has a light-to-medium coverage, and is easily buildable. It's meant to be applied in layers tocover any discolorationon your body.
It also works as a beautiful lightweight foundation. It doesn't look cakey at all, even with a powder on top! It has a dewy finish, but can easily be made matte with any powder. You can also layer it with your favorite concealer. When compared to most-high end foundations, the price point is actually pretty low, which makes me love it even more.
This is not a concealer by definition-- it's more like a highlighter/concealer hybrid. This product has many uses, but I use the shade "Radiant Rose" to highlight my under eyes and the bridge of my nose. It's sheer with subtle pink hue, which helps to cancel out any dark circles.
The highlight on this is very bright, and will give your face a nice glow. It'sslightly shimmery, but not in an obnoxious way. As mentioned, I apply this below my under eyes, along my temples, and down the bridge of my nose, then use a stippling motion to blend it.
