Hello boils and ghouls!

 Here's the last of the Halloween posts and the final Halloween makeup look!

In this look we're casually going to safety pin our mouth together. I got the inspiration from a tutorial that was sent to me to try out! You can watch it here.

Things You'll Need:

Liquid Latex

Tissue Paper

Cream Makeup

Foundation that matches your skin tone

Brushes

Makeup Sponges

Blood

and of course...Safety Pins

How to Create the Look:

1. Apply a layer of liquid latex with a sponge on the mouth and cheek area. As if you are extending your smile.

2. Apply the tissue paper on top of the latex and then apply another layer of latex over the paper. Keep repeating these steps until it's the desired thickness and shape. Apply a powder on top to set.

It should look something like this:

3. Apply the foundation on top of the paper so it matches your skin. If it's still a bit discolored, don't worry, you can fix it when we get to the face painting.

4. Take pair of tweezers or a toothpick and begin opening up the paper to create the wound. As if your mouth has been split open (think Joker from Batman).

5. Begin painting around the wounds. Use a combination of red, purple and brown to create a bruising effect. You want it took like like the skin has been irritated and has begun bruising.

6. Using a thin brush and black cream makeup, apply it directly into the part that you carved out and right between the lips. This creates more depth and it creates the illusion that the mouth has nothing on top of it so it's more realistic.

7. Start applying the safety pins. This is the tricky part- PLEASE BE CAREFUL. Open the pin and stick it through the bottom layer of latex and the carefully pull it through and stick it in the top layer. Carefully close the pin. Do the same with a few more pins. It might take a few tries to close them- it's perfectly fine. It doesn't have to be perfect.

8. Apply the blood! Using the same thin brush from earlier. begin apply blood directly to the part of the pins that's on the skin. Then, begin applying blood to the "cuts" where you placed the black. Use a sponge to stipple the blood to the rest of the wounds.

9. Optional- create some bruising effects to other parts of the face.

Here's the finished product up close:

Here's a few more pictures:

There you have it! Feel free to recreate this look! It was a lot of fun and it's pretty effective. 

I hope you all enjoyed this Halloween series. Hope you all have an amazing Halloween!

On October 28^th I had the amazing opportunity to see BlessTheFall on their To Those Left Behind headlining tour.

Sweet baby Jesus, It was amazing.

This was my first time seeing BlessTheFall live and it was definitely a night I will remember forever. Among the opening acts was Cane Hill, a nu metal band from New Orleans. While they were fairly new to me, they did not disappoint in kicking off the show. Next up were BTF label mates, Oceans Ate Alaska, hailing all the way from the UK. They performed songs from their debut album Lost Isles, which is available now on iTunes! If you haven’t checked these guys out, seriously what are you even waiting for?

Oceans Ate Alaska

Next, Emarosa took the stage. I had the chance to get up close and personal with vocalist, Bradley Walden, when he came into the crowd during their first song. The crowd went insane. This was something that had never happened to me at a show before so the whole time I was like:

Lastly, Stick To Your Guns came on right before BlessTheFall and they absolutely killed it. One thing that stood out was the heartfelt speech about violence and believing that no one in inherently bad, just good people and people who haven’t been given enough chances. It was so important because I appreciate musicians that want to deliver a positive message.

And then finally…BlessTheFall hit the stage.

This was my first BTF show and while I’ve been to many shows before, I’ve never been to a show that had that much energy. The audience was insane, the amount of high energy and dancing, and fans passionately belting out the lyrics to every song- it was a sight to see.

They also took the time to speak genuinely with the audience. For some of us this was our first BTF show, and some it was their 7^th time. No matter how many times any of us had seen them perform, in that moment we were all there to support a band that means so much to us.

After listening to their newest album To Those Left Behind on repeat on days on end, it was amazing to finally see some of these songs performed live. "Up in Flames" and "Walk on Water" are even better in person. Looking up into Beau’s face and having him directly sing these songs to you...it’s an experience that you’ll never forget.

 They finally closed with “You Wear a Crown, but You’re No King” and the place when crazy. It was the perfect end to an amazing show. I’m still re-watching the videos I took last night. The post-concert depression is real.

If you have a chance to see them live on the To Those Left Behind Tour definitely get tickets. You won’t be disappointed. Get tickets here.

Make sure you also get To Those Left Behind on iTunes!

Now enjoy these pictures from the BTF set:

Still. Fangirling.

Lock your doors, turn out all of the lights, and grab your favorite blanket, we’re watching some short horror films.

I’m a huge fan of short horror films. Despite being only a few minutes long they’re still creative, fun and they still have the power to leave you spooked. Some of the films I’ve included are original pieces of work, some are based on creepy pasta, which are internet urban legends, and some I found while browsing Sixpenceee one night. I’ve mentioned Sixpenceee on here before; if you’re into all things creepy you’ll love her blog.

Alright, let get this marathon started.

1.      Lights Out

Something to watch before going to bed tonight.

2.      The Smiling Man

Based off of a Let's Not Meet story by the same name. Never walk alone. Read the story here.

3.      He Took Off His Skin for Me

As you can tell from the title, this is a bit...bloody. How far are you willing to go to make your loved one happy?

4.      Bed Fellows

Do you know who you're sleeping next to?

5.      Alexia

You should be more careful on the internet.

6.      The Little Witch

Adapted from another version on Reddit. Ugh, children.

7.      He Dies at the End

Well...you know what happens next.

8.      There Are Monsters

Something's not right in this small town.

9.      Dinner

A man and woman wake up with burlap sacks over their heads. 

10.  Red Balloon

I am not about this life.

11.  Blinky

This robot just wants to help...

12.  Pictured

Strange photographs are always fun.

13.  White with Red

Based on a Creepy Pasta with the same name. a man visits a strange motel for the night and there's something up with the room next to his.

14.  The Expressionless

Gotta love these strange urban legends. This is a personal favorite of mine. Read the story here.

15.  Mother Died

This is a very thoughtful short film. It's not what you expect.

16.  Play With Me

Though this is animated, it's more disturbing the more you think about it.

Okay guys, here are a few of my favorite short horror films. Let me know of some of your favorites that I need to check out!

Hello boils and ghouls.

The Exorcist is one of my favorite films so of course I had to do a look inspired by Reagan McNeil. This look was put together using simple cream makeup, liquid latex and cotton balls. It's cheap, effective and you can pick up these items at any Halloween store.

I was inspired by one of my favorite YouTubers', Mykie from Glam and Gore. She's absolutely amazing at what she does so please check out her channel here.

 Watch her tutorial and create your own look!

Some of the products I used a bit different from hers but they're still easy to get your hands on!

The things you'll need are:

Cotton Balls

Liquid Latex

Cream makeup

Dark eye shadows

Blood

Brushes

Makeup sponges

Optional: Contacts (I didn't have any)

How to create the look:

1.  paint your  face using a white and green to create a sickly appearance

2. use a brush to break up the makeup to make it look more discolored

3. Use a dark shadow to go around your eyes to make them appear sunken in

4.  Mark out where you want your cuts with the red cream makeup

5. Apply liquid latex where you marked out your cuts

6. Take your cotton ball and apply it on top of the latex-- the cover it with a generous amount of more latex. Allow it to dry PLUS set it with powder so it's easy to work with.

7. Take a spatula or any small tool to position the cuts how you want them

8. Apply a brown shadow on top of the cotton to make it easier to paint over them so they match the rest of your face.

9. Darken the cuts using black cream makeup. I also mixed in some brown.

10. Apply some blood!

For the green puke:

In the movie they used pea soup but here we used a mixture of liquid latex and green cream makeup.

Just mix the two ingredients and apply them to the mouth area.

If you're creating this look for a party and you have clothes you don't mind messing up then don't be afraid to go crazy with the puke!

Alright guys, I hope you liked this tutorial! I have another look planned for you all soon! What's your favorite Halloween makeup?

Boils and ghouls, we’re back with another Halloween post! Let’s talk music.

I have several Halloween playlists up on my Spotify, I may or may not have been listening to them on repeat since October 1^st.  When I get into the Halloween spirit, there’s nothing like some spooky sounds to get me through the day.

So, I decided to create a special Halloween playlist for you all. This features some personal favorites, from Rob Zombie, The Misfits all the way to Halloween classics like the Monster Mash, This is Halloween and more.

Perfect for a Halloween party, or just to get into the Halloween spirit.

What are some of your favorite Halloween songs? Let me know!

The best part about October are the horror films and Halloween classics being on TV every day. I live for horror films so what better way to share my favorites with you than to create a Halloween movie marathon list for you all?

Let’s get started.

1.      Halloween

That’s a given, you pretty much need this in your Halloween marathon. Classic horror movie villain, Michael Myers, returns to his hometown to continue his killing spree after he slaughtered his family on Halloween night when he was a kid.

2.      A Nightmare on Elm Street

Freddy Kruger is my bae. Child murderer, Freddy Kruger starts stalking a group of teens in their dreams to get revenge on the parents that burned him alive. Sweet dreams.

3.      Trick or Treat

This film is perfect for Halloween. It’s a horror anthology featuring four tales that all connect to one another. It follows the rules of Halloween like, “always check your candy,” “Never blow out your pumpkin before midnight,” “always give out candy on Halloween night,” and more. It’s a clever horror film that embodies Halloween.

4.      Jeepers Creepers

The creeper definitely creeped me out when I first saw this film. Two siblings going home for break are being stalked by this grotesque being that enjoys eating his victims and he picks them based on their fear.

5.      Thirteen Ghosts

This has been a favorite of mine since I was a kid. It focuses on a family that inherits a house from their uncle. Only there’s one minor detail, there’s 12 trapped spirits in the basement. In the special features you can see short videos on how each ghost died. 

6.      House of 1000 Corpses

This Rob Zombie film is just amazing. It’s about a group of friends travelling cross country and they get caught in the rain and they run into a family of crazies after trying to find a local legend, Doctor Satan. The events that follow are nothing short of insanity. It’s a must-see. If you finish this you HAVE to watch the sequel “The Devil’s Rejects”.

7.      Child’s Play

Charles Lee Ray, a serial killer, transfers his soul into a Good Guy Doll and that doll ends up in the hands of little Andy. Poor thing had no idea Chucky was a little terror that literally just wanted to murder everyone and transfer his soul into his body. Fun fact: my sorority sister and I went as Chucky and Tiffany to a Halloween party once.

8.      Hocus Pocus

Of course, this film is on my Halloween movie list. It’s a Halloween classic. The Sanderson sisters return on Halloween night after a virgin lit the black flame candle. After the horror films listed above, you’ll want something fun to balance it out.

9.      Casper

This film was my everything as a kid. It’s such a cute film.

10.  Halloweentown

What kind of a person would I be if I didn’t include Halloweentown? Exactly.

11.  Friday the 13^th.

I am so obsessed with these films. Camp Crystal Lake is open and camp counselors and dying left and right. Fun fact: I was a Camp Crystal Lake camp counselor for Halloween one year. Complete with machete wounds to the face.

12.  The Amityville Horror

Every movie list needs a good haunting. The film focuses on the Lutz family after they movie into the Amityville house, which was the scene of gristly murders years ago when the DeFeo family was slaughtered by Ronnie DeFeo. They only made it 28 days until they left, leaving all of their belongings behind. (The 2005 film is my favorite, I don't care).

13.  Scream

A fun slasher film is the best way to end a movie marathon. This film follows Sydney, a girl being stalked by a killer called “Ghostface”. This film is clever and it took the slasher genre and revived it. Craven was truly a genius. It’s a bloody good time.

There you have it, 13 films for the perfect Halloween night marathon. Let me know some of your Halloween favorites!

I recently had the opportunity to work with the amazing Yves Saint Laurent on their amazing lipstick collection thanks to Influenster. The YSL Rouge Pur Couture is a collection featuring a “Love and Kiss Collector Edition and Rouge Pur Couture lip shades” which come in both satin and matte finishes.

The lipsticks come in many beautiful shades, from nudes, pinks, reds and purples. The Love and Kiss Collector’s Edition has a shade from each family plus the Sephora VIB Rouge exclusive in 71 Black Red- it’s stunning. I’m definitely getting my hands on that one next.

L-R: 19 Fuchsia, 9 Rose Stiletto

The ones I have are 19 Fuchsia, a bright pink and 9 Rose Stiletto, a rich berry rose. Both are Satin finishes, which I don’t normally gravitate towards (mattes own my heart), but the Satin finishes have an amazing formula. They go on smooth and keep your lips hydrated while providing amazing shine.

 They’re super opaque and have antioxidants so they help you lips feel good, while looking good. I love a good pink and nude and these are my two favorites from the collection.

Overall, these lipsticks are stunning and you need them in your life. Available at Sephora!

Hello boils and ghouls, it’s the most wonderful time of the year! October is my favorite month, the weather gets colder, the leaves change, and everything gets scarier. In honor of my favorite time of the year, we’re going to spook things up here. To kick it off, we’re going to discuss my favorite creepy kids in films. There’s nothing like taking something cute and turning it into a little monster.

Let’s get started.

1.      Children of the Corn

This is one of my favorite films, and one of my favorite short stories from Stephen King. In the film, these kids slaughtered the adults and began to run the town themselves. The most vicious of the children is their leader Isaac, who vows to keep them in line while preaching the things he learns from “He Who Walks Behind the Rows”. His right-hand man, Malachi, who’s the muscle, helps him keep things running smooth. My favorite scene is the one where he has Linda by the face, dragging her through the streets yelling "Outlander"- classic. These brainwashed, little murders are the reason I would never want to get lost in a corn field. Fun fact: my first imaginary friends were Isaac and Malachi.

2.      Samara Morgan (The Ring)

The Ring was a film that genuinely freaked me out when I first saw it. Mainly because of the decrepit little girl that crawls out of the freaking TV to murder you. Samara seemed like this tortured soul that just wanted to be loved, too bad she literally just wanted to hurt people for funsies. If her name pops up on my phone, better believe she’s getting blocked.

3.      Gage Creed (Pet Semetary)

Another favorite from Stephen King. Poor little Gage didn’t ask to become a soulless demon hell-bent on killing, it just kinda happened. Death does strange things to people, and when Gage was killed it destroyed his father, so he buried him in the "pet semetary" but the thing that returned, wasn’t his bundle of joy. Going around and slicing tendons, trying to kill his parents, that’s at least an hour in the time out chair.

4.      Ester (Orphan)

At first, you’re thinking this is just a kid with some anger issues. Maybe it’s from her mysterious past, or maybe she’s just a 30 year old passing off as a kid. Either way, she was a terror on the playground, although, that kid totally had it coming.  Trying to kill her new brother, manipulating her deaf sister, and killing nuns weren’t even the creepiest things she did. It wasn’t until she tried seducing the husband that it got weird.

5.      Damien (The Omen)

The name Damien was forever changed for me thanks to this film. Having a creepy kid is one thing, having the literal Antichrist is another. His nanny commits suicide for him, a priest tries to warn the family of what he truly is and gets impaled by a lightning rod, and of course- trying to kill his mom still wasn’t enough for the dad to believe little Damien was the spawn of Satan.

6.      The white-haired children (Village of the Damned)

The fact that nobody really questioned why there was a mass pregnancy or the fact that all of the children born that day all looked similar- is beyond me. They each have light blonde hair, pale skin and glowing eyes, totally normal. They’re all telepathically linked with one another and have the power to control the actions of others, allowing them to cause the deaths of anyone that gets in their way. #SquadGoals

7.      Henry (The Good Son)

Not a horror film, but I still wouldn’t want Henry as a son. Now we know why he got left home alone all of the time. This kid is a master manipulator and has all of the qualities of a serial killer in the making. Killing small animals, causing huge car crashes, hurting his little sister, being a pathological liar, and it brings him such joy.

8.      Alice (Alice Sweet Alice)

What do you do when your annoyingly cute little sister gets everything? Kill her of course! Alice was tired of always being second to little Karen, so on the day of her communion, she offs her and goes through the ceremony herself. More people begin to die and all fingers point to Alice. Her mask that she’s so fond of is what makes it even creepier, ugh.

9.      The Children

It’s Christmas but these kids have much more than presents on their minds. They develop the desire to just slaughter all of the adults in gruesome ways. Just for…being adults? The kids go from sweet and innocent to little killing machines, making them even creepier. They’re definitely getting coal in their stockings.

10.  The Grady Twins (The Shinning)

Like…all I’m saying is that I’m not trying to run into them in any hallway. Ever.

11.  The Brood

Deformed, demon-like children, hell-bent on killing, aka mommy’s little helpers. The “children” are created when Nova, a deranged woman undergoes psychoplasmics. They are an extension of her anger and misfortune and they kill anyone that’s ever wronged her. Her grandmother, her ex husband, a former teacher all end up dead. Basically, if you’ve ever wronged their mother, it might be time to make amends.

12.  Carol Anne (Poltergiest)

Carol Anne didn’t ask for any of this. She didn’t tell her parents to move on top of an old Indian cemetery or to get captured by the spirits in their house, it just happened. Carol Anne casually talking to the things in their house and announcing their arrival with the simple phrase “they’re here,” is what makes her perfect for this list. The rest of the events, make the film just creepy in general.

13.  Reagan (The Exorcist)

Saving my favorite for last. Reagan was an innocent child, who ended up being one of the creepiest kids ever because she was possessed by a demon. Defiling her body with crucifixes, vomiting on priests, saying charming phrases like “your mother sucks c*cks in hell”, so cute. It’s all fun and games until your head spins around.

Alright guys, there’s my top favorite creepy kids in films! What are some of your favorites?