Halloween Masks | Halloween Costumes and makeup - How to Find Scary or Amusing Halloween Costume Ideas
Halloween Masks | Halloween Costumes and makeup - How to Find Scary or Amusing Halloween Costume Ideas
Halloween night would not be complete without some spectacularly
scary Halloween costumes. The first question that any kid often
asks when they wake up the day after Halloween is, "Where is all
my Halloween candy?" and this is quickly followed by, "What am I
going to dress up as next year?" The anticipation of dressing up
in a spooky costume and Halloween mask gets everybody excited.
The biggest thrill of Halloween has got to be transforming
yourself into a monster, ghost, ghoul, vampire, witch, or other
freaky Halloween costume characters. Of course, the most
outrageous Halloween costumes are the best.
Where Did Halloween Costumes and Masks Originate?
Where did wearing Halloween masks and costumes actually start?
So how did wearing a costume and mask for Halloween start? With
the Celts. They held the belief that the spirits of the dead
roamed the earth on Halloween night. Some of these spirits were
amicable, but others were thought to be unfriendly and bitter
towards those people who were still living and able to enjoy the
fruits of the earth that the spirits once did. To camouflage
themselves from these bad spirits, the Celts used soot to paint
their faces. This basic method of disguising their faces
developed, over time, into the more elaborate Halloween masks
and accompanying Halloween costumes that are worn today. It also
became traditional to emulate the frightening spirits by
dressing up as ghosts or skeletons.
Tips and Suggestions for Halloween Costumes
There are literally hundreds of different types of Halloween
costumes available today. Choosing the perfect one depends on
two criteria - the first being which Halloween character you
want to become, and the second being how much you are prepared
to spend. One way to get an idea of just what types of Halloween
masks and costumes there are available, and to help you to
narrow down the huge choice is to search the Internet. There are
plenty of low-cost Halloween costumes, some funny ones, and also
those that are extremely elaborate and cost hundreds of dollars.
It is worth bearing in mind that you can transform a relatively
plain Halloween costume quite easily by using face paints and
even add a pair of spooky Halloween contact lenses. Creating
your own Hallloween costume is also fairly simple and you can
make one from anything that you have available. It needn't cost
a fortune or take a lot of time and effort either. All you
really need is to come up with an idea for a Halloween costume
and take it from there. Everyday items and imaginatively applied
makeup can create some awesome effects.
Hints and Tips for Halloween Makeup
Halloween makeup can sometimes be more effective than a
Halloween mask. It really depends on the effect that you want to
achieve, and how much money you want to spend. Halloween makeup
can cost less, as well as being more safe for kids when they are
out trick or treating, as it does not obscure their sight. You
can achieve some amazing effects with Halloween makeup too. You
can buy Halloween makeup kits or use the same type of grease
paints that actors use in the theater, with lots of wonderful
colors that are easy to apply, and easy to remove. A low cost
alternative is to use normal makeup, such as blush, eyeliner,
eye shadow and lipstick. Water-based paint is also a great
option, especially if you have had trouble finding a costume.
You can create your own scary face with very little effort, and
can wear any clothes you want to. This works particularly well
if you paint yourself up to look like a zombie, or other
creature that has risen from the dead. Your face paints will
acts as a mask, and will turn any clothes into a Halloween
costume, including your everyday ones.
Tips and Tricks for Halloween Masks
There is something magical about a Halloween mask that makeup
does not quite achieve. This is because they can instantly
change you into someone, or something, else. Masks have been
worn since ancient times to enable people to adopt a new
identity, and for worshipping different Gods and spirits. You
can buy a wide variety of Halloween masks via the Internet,
ranging from terrifying vampires and witches to more mythical
creatures, such as fairies, or even caricatures of famous
people. For something a little different, you can create your
very own masquerade style mask to compliment a costume by
dressing up a plain facemask. All you need is some glue, and you
can add anything you want to it, such as beads or even items
that you find in your garden, like flowers and leaves, for a
truly unique Halloween mask. If you want to make a Venetian
style bird mask, you can add feathers and a beak. The Celts wore
bird masks during their Samhain festival too.
About The Author: Daryl Plaza is a regular contributor toSpookyNite.com a Halloween informational site to
help you with your ideas for your Halloween costumes and party themes so you can plan the perfect Halloween party.
