BEAUTY

Beauty and the Beast

From the glamorous to the avant garde, find 10 Halloween makeup ideas inspired by the W fashion photo archives.

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“Long Day’s Journey into Night” photographed by Willy Vanderperre, styled by Olivier Rizzo; W Magazine January 2013.

The Glamazon. As if you needed an excuse for glamour. Get the look with Lancôme’s Sensational Effects Eye Shadow in All Made Up and Grandiôse Mascara on eyes and Jason Wu for Lancome lip color in Pink Slip.

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“Dream Girls” photographed by Ben Hassett, styled by Panos Yiapanis; W Magazine May 2014.

The Mask. Makeup artist Pat McGrath used glitter, sequins, beading, and Swarovski crystals to create this look for the Givenchy spring 2014 runways. Recreate it with Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Glitters on the face and Ciate Glitz Fix on lips.

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“Starchitecture” photographed by Steven Meisel, styled by Marie-Amelie Sauvé; W Magazine March 2013.

The Jagged Little Eye. For an edgy look, add a sculptural exaggerated cat eye with Ardency Inn Punker Eyeliner.

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“The Night is Young” photographed by Mario Sorrenti, styled by Edward Enninful; W Magazine March 2012.

The Widow. A simple coat of mascara would be lost behind an ornate veil. Accentuate eyes with MAC’s 48 false lashes and a generous application of eyebrow gel.

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“A Muse You Can Use” photographed by Willy Vanderperre, styled by Olivier Rizzo; W Magazine April 2013.

The Witch of Positano. Channel bohemian artist and dancer Vali Myers with eccentric face tattoos. Skip the trip to St. Marks Place and use Nars Eyeliner Stylo instead.

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“Fashion’s It Girl: Lara Stone” photographed by Steven Klein, styled by Alex White; W Magazine August 2009.

The Browless Bardot Combine trends old and new with bleached brows and a classic cat-eye. Conceal brows with Marc Jacobs Beauty Re(Marc)able Concealer, line eyes generously with Magic Marc’er Precision Pen, and volumize pigtails with Alterna’s Cleanse Extend Dry Shampoo.

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“Law & Order” photographed by Steven Meisel, styled by Alex White; W Magazine March 2009.

The Fresh Face. Candlelight séances call for fresh, luminous skin. Dr. Jart’s Ceramidin liquid and cream will do the trick.

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“Rave New World” photographed by Mario Sorrenti, styled by Panos Yiapanis; W Magazine March 2013.

The Kandi Kid. A beaded wig goes a long way, but a ruby red lip adds polish. Shine all night long with Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Metallic Lip Tar in Manhunter.

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“Testa Rossa” photographed and styled by Venetia Scott; W Magazine August 2014.

The Idle Rich. Get the principessa look with Make Up For Ever’s Eyebrow Pencil and Artist Shadow in Meadow Green.

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“The Originals” photographed by Tim Walker; W Magazine November 2012.

The New Classic. Red lips and nails add a wicked touch to any Halloween getup. Try Tom Ford’s Scarlett Rouge lip color and Carnal Red varnish for a fresh blood-tinged hue.