Let's Talk Makeup

     When it comes to gothy makeup it's all about transformation. Taking your plane pallete (face) and transforming it into something you cool, creepy, dark, unusual, winged, etc. You get the point. How can you do this and still remain within you budget? Shop smart.
     Makeup brushes are your friend. I never new this so much until this year. I was using regular old eyeshadow applicators, and doing alright with them but I was fortunate enough to receive an awesome makeup brush set for Christmas. But makeup brushes don't have to break your budget. They are awesome tools that you can get for pretty cheap. ELF brand sells makeup brushes in different styles from $1-3. You can also find some decent ones at your local Dollar Tree. As far as eye shadows go, there are many bargain outlets such as Big Lots, Grocery Outlet, Dollar Tree, Family Dollar, Dollar General (or whatever you may have where you live). Even at your local drug store, don't be afraid to try "cheaper" makeup brands such as NYC or Wet n' Wild.  Basically start collecting an arsenal of brushes and eyeshadow singles and or pallets so you have a variety of choices to play with. As always, Halloween is a great time to snag some of the fantasy makeup that is only available seasonally, great time for goth's to add some awesome colors to their collection. (Halloween Clearance!!)
       If you are a creative person like me, you can start thinking about doing your makeup as drawing, painting and coloring.  Once I did this, applying makeup become so much less intimidating as well as easier and more fun.  Here's my basic go to gothy makeup.

How to do a basic goth makeup look

Draw a simple winged shape with a black eye pencil or even with your brush dipped in black eye shadow. Then underline your eye with black, you can go half way or continue all the way and close the eye.

Start filling in the upper corner with black then color in any other color you wish and blend in the black from the corner with this color. Be sure to connect your lines from your eyeliner below the eye, up into your wing shape. This gives a more uniform look.

 

And there you have it. Transformation! ~_n