Procrastinators, unite!
No need to worry. There’s still plenty of time to come up with a costume for Halloween. Here’s one idea…
Remember the pseudo backup band from the video for Robert Palmer’s Addicted to Love?
I felt like trying the black smokey eye/shiny red lip combo the ladies in the video made famous and used a mix of makeup, including the NARS Modern Love Palette, Urban Decay Book of Shadows Volume II, NARS Mounia Blush and the red lippie and gloss from Estee Lauder’s Ultimate Red.
Eyes without flash
Eyes with flash
Yikes! Eighties-style striped blush is harder than I thought. I kept wanting to blend it into a more natural look but had to resist the urge. 🙂
Happy pre-Halloween!
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
mishel says
October 28th, 2009 at 8:48 pmnice job karen!! i knew who u looked like before i even read it. A+ =)
Karen says
October 28th, 2009 at 8:54 pmHi Mishel,
Thanks hon!
How are you? Anything new to report?
ines + cha cha says
October 28th, 2009 at 9:04 pmthis is kind of the look i’m going for this halloween… except it’ll be all out smoky eye with fuchsia lips (to go with my costume)!
i love halloween. i can wear mile long drag queen lashes and garter belts and noone says anything!
.-= ines + cha cha’s last blog post… 10 Wintertime Beauty Tips =-.
Karen says
October 29th, 2009 at 8:17 amHi Ines,
Fun! I heart fuchsia lips!
Kate & Zena says
October 28th, 2009 at 9:14 pmOooooooh, that’s lovely.
Have you seen pixiwoo’s video on recreating this look?
I think I’m going to do a pseudo-vampire make-up look. I say pseudo because I ain’t doing fangs. I. Don’t. Do. Fangs.
In other news, I get to see the doctor on Friday. I think X-Rays will be part of it. I hate X-Rays! I’ve had like a million X-Rays done in my life.
Karen says
October 29th, 2009 at 8:17 amHi Kate & Zena,
Good luck with the appointment on Friday. I hope it passes without any incident.
Stef says
October 28th, 2009 at 9:52 pmKaren, what a great idea! Then you can do that stupid dance they do all night long too. And look vapid.
Very clever chica!
.-= Stef’s last blog post… Anastasia Beverly Hills Giveaway! =-.
Karen says
October 29th, 2009 at 8:16 amHi Stef,
LOL! You know what’s funny about that video? The women don’t even pretend to play the instruments. If you watch their hand movements half the time they’re so totally off!
Wait4Sum1 says
October 28th, 2009 at 10:00 pmNice 🙂
It would be nice if you could do some how-to of this look, esp. for the eyes
Karen says
October 29th, 2009 at 8:16 amHi Wait4Sum1,
Hopefully if I have time I’ll whip out a tutorial of this…
amy says
October 28th, 2009 at 10:17 pmAs Tyra would say, “Girl, you look fierce!” I am feeling like renting True Blood again for Halloween.
.-= amy’s last blog post… Guerlain Tsarina Ombre Eclat 4 Couleurs Palette #406 Product Pictures Swatches and Review =-.
Karen says
October 29th, 2009 at 8:15 amHi Amy,
That sounds like fun! Do the kids in your neighborhood trick or treat?
Solé says
October 28th, 2009 at 10:41 pmThis is awesome! You’re a Robert Palmer chick! The only thing missing is that glazed over look in the eyes that can only be obtained through years of abusing prescription meds. 😀
Karen says
October 29th, 2009 at 8:15 amHi Sole,
Ha ha ha! I tried to channel the glazed, disinterested look but it just wasn’t happening, LOL!
Babybubblz says
October 28th, 2009 at 10:58 pmSo fierce! Love it!
Karen says
October 29th, 2009 at 8:14 amHi Babybubblz,
How are you? Hope you’re having a nice Thursday!
Hafsa says
October 28th, 2009 at 11:23 pmWhat a great job Karen! Totally looking like the girls 🙂 I remember watching this video as a kid, and being mesmerized by the women. So fierce, and you have channeled it perfectly!!
Karen says
October 29th, 2009 at 8:13 amHi Hafsa,
I think this video does that to most people! I wanted to dress up Tabs as Robert Palmer but he was NOT having it.
Sharon says
October 28th, 2009 at 11:43 pm*snaps fingers* fierce!
Karen says
October 29th, 2009 at 8:13 amHi Sharon,
What’s on your makeup plate for Halloween? Are you dressing up?
Megan **** says
October 28th, 2009 at 11:55 pmIt looks great! I love dramatic smokey eyes. Wow – The 80s were all about BIG & BOLD. Just add some false lashes & you got yourself an amazing Halloween look 😉
I’m doin a repeat of my costume from last year. I only dressed up on Halloween night & didn’t do much anyway. I was a black cat but since Halloween has become a night of girls dressing as slutty as possible, my costume is customized to be pretty skimpy. It’s cute though; all black. My favorite part is of course the makeup! I’m going to do dark cat eyes but add bright green & yellow/gold to symbolize the pretty eyes kitties have 🙂 Then I use Black Tied es on the tip of my nose & draw some whiskers on with mascara. *I love kitty cats*
Karen says
October 29th, 2009 at 8:12 amHi Megan ****,
Cute! Will you be going out with your friends?
L says
October 29th, 2009 at 1:48 amOh my God, I love it.
Karen says
October 29th, 2009 at 8:10 amHi L,
What are you doing for Halloween?
Blovet Beauty says
October 29th, 2009 at 5:47 amvery fierce!!
.-= Blovet Beauty’s last blog post… CORTRY Hydration Mask Review =-.
Karen says
October 29th, 2009 at 8:10 amHi Blovet Beauty,
Thank ya!
Christina says
October 29th, 2009 at 7:29 amThis looks fantastic!
I’ll be honest… I sometimes pick my Halloween costumes based on what kind of makeup I get to do, because it’s one of the rare times I feel I can do whatever I want with it. 🙂
Going anywhere fun with this look, Karen?
.-= Christina’s last blog post… Should We All Be Good At Something? =-.
Karen says
October 29th, 2009 at 8:09 amHi Christina,
Dunno yet! I think I may end up chillin’ at home and handing out candy. I always like seeing the kids dressed up in their costumes.
I really hope the kids in my new neighborhood trick or treat. In the last place I lived they either went to the mall or a designated neighborhood to get their sugar fix.
How about you? Do you have any plans?
gio says
October 29th, 2009 at 7:46 amThis is awesome! You did a great job Karen, you look so fierce!
.-= gio’s last blog post… QOTW: Do you wear false eyelashes? =-.
Karen says
October 29th, 2009 at 8:06 amHi Gio,
🙂 How are you? Got any plans yet for Halloween?
Rae says
October 29th, 2009 at 8:00 amLove it!! There aren’t many bloggers that could have pulled this look off, but you look FIERCE!
.-= Rae’s last blog post… Look mom, I’m a mermaid! =-.
Karen says
October 29th, 2009 at 8:06 amHi Rae,
Happy Thursday! What’s shaking?
Tavia says
October 29th, 2009 at 8:44 amHi Karen! I love your look! For me it’s the first time when I see you wearing such a dramatic makeup style but let me tell that you look great 🙂
.-= Tavia’s last blog post… Guerlain Cherry Blossom Collection – Spring 2010 =-.
Karen says
October 29th, 2009 at 12:21 pmHi Tavia,
I don’t do it often, but it’s fun.
How’s your day going?
altoidsnation says
October 29th, 2009 at 8:45 amThis look is badass!
.-= altoidsnation’s last blog post… Eggplant Parmesan =-.
Karen says
October 29th, 2009 at 12:21 pmHi Altoidsnation,
Gotta say — I love your handle! 🙂
Glosslizard says
October 29th, 2009 at 8:59 am*Love* The look is totally hawt on you, and you pull the bad-itude perfectly! I love Halloween ’cause you can revel in makeup looks that would normally be so outside the comfort zone! 😀
Karen says
October 29th, 2009 at 12:21 pmHi Glosslizard,
So true! I think I might have to do multiple crazy looks on Saturday just cause I can, ha ha ha!
Do the imps have their costumes ready?
Giselle says
October 29th, 2009 at 9:03 amHOT! It looks awesome 🙂
Karen says
October 29th, 2009 at 12:20 pmHi Giselle,
Happy Thursday! Hope you’re having a good one.
Heidi says
October 29th, 2009 at 9:16 amhaha LOOOVEEE the look!!
Karen says
October 29th, 2009 at 12:20 pmHi Heidi,
🙂 Aww, thanks! How’s your Thursday going?
Lana says
October 29th, 2009 at 9:18 amI LOVE IT! So hot!
Karen says
October 29th, 2009 at 12:19 pmHi Lana,
Thanks! 🙂 What are your plans for Halloween?
Marce says
October 29th, 2009 at 9:49 amLooks AMAZING! The eyes! The eyes! Incredible…I love the “fierce” expression, too. All part of the look. That’s dress-up for you! 😀
.-= Marce’s last blog post… Nivea Star Fruits Labello – Review & Swatch =-.
Karen says
October 29th, 2009 at 12:19 pmHi Marce,
How are your journalism projects going? Did you finish your video segment?
Kelly says
October 29th, 2009 at 10:06 amHey Karen,
What I love most about your blog, is that you really care!
You treat the readers as friends instead of followers.
You’re the BEST!
=)
(And your posts are legit, duh!)
Karen says
October 29th, 2009 at 12:19 pmHi Kelly,
It’s very nice to meet you! Are you a makeup addict too?
Christina says
October 29th, 2009 at 10:17 amHey, Karen,
There’s a fundraiser/party in town this year that I’ll be going to… a local business burned down last year, and the party proceeds will go to help the owner rebuild (insurance glitch meant no coverage). Think I’ll attend in 60s attire… love cat eyes and go-go boots. 😉
If the kids do come by this year, you’ll have to tell us *their* Halloween makeup secrets. I bet it would be adorable!
.-= Christina’s last blog post… 3 Things You Can Do Today To Communicate Better =-.
Karen says
October 29th, 2009 at 12:18 pmHi Christina,
You can never go wrong with go-go boots, especially white ones.
Oh, and if you rock the cat eyes then you must, MUST wear some big, bad false lashes too!
It seems like kids costumes are much more complicated now… I remember getting a mask and a plastic sheet with holes in the neck and arms, and that was IT. Now kids have full-on outfits, complete with wigs and accessories.
mishel says
October 29th, 2009 at 10:18 amnothing new to report really. just super busy, wanting to make a trip home. i have a boyfrienddd haha. u?
Karen says
October 29th, 2009 at 12:15 pmHi Mishel,
That’s big news!! 🙂 Where did you guys meet? Do you like LIKE him (LOL! Remember that from grade school)?
Dao says
October 29th, 2009 at 10:30 amOoh, you look so hot! Love the cheekbones, Karen!
.-= Dao’s last blog post… Gifts from Italy and My New Fringe =-.
Karen says
October 29th, 2009 at 12:15 pmHi Dao,
Thanks babe. Hope you’re having a good writing day today with your thesis!
amy says
October 29th, 2009 at 11:05 amThe kids in my neighbourhood do trick or treat but we don’t hand out candy. I do like to pig out on Rocket candies though!
.-= amy’s last blog post… Guerlain Tsarina Ombre Eclat 4 Couleurs Palette #406 Product Pictures Swatches and Review =-.
Karen says
October 29th, 2009 at 12:14 pmHi Amy,
Pigging out on candy on Halloween is a must. I’m a mini Snickers girl!
Louise Gray says
October 29th, 2009 at 11:29 amI think that look suits you. You look striking and beautiful. Don’t save it for just Halloween. Louise
Karen says
October 29th, 2009 at 12:14 pmHi Louise Gray,
Thanks, homie. How do you feel about 80s striped blush?!? Yay or nay?
Shannon says
October 29th, 2009 at 11:42 amwho is Robert Palmer? LOL! Just kidding!! It looks GREAT!!!
Karen says
October 29th, 2009 at 12:14 pmHi Shannon,
LOL! I just listened to that song again. I still love it!
Karen B says
October 29th, 2009 at 12:34 pmI won’t be doing anything on halloween. I’ll be sitting before my computer, waiting until it’s the 1st so I can start writing on my Nano 🙂
In full make-up of course 😉
Karen B says
October 29th, 2009 at 12:39 pmOh and my hair is still darkish but not as dark as it used to be. The summer has bleached it quite a bit. It’s a warm brownish-reddish tone now 🙂 It’s pretty and I do think that the Estée Lauder lipstick would be awesome 🙂
Kelly says
October 29th, 2009 at 1:44 pmOh YES, Karen!
I admit– I AM girlie girl!
I covet all things beauty.
Ahhhhhhhh *swoon*
Karen says
October 29th, 2009 at 2:47 pmHi Kelly,
Fun! Well, hopefully we’ll get to talk lots of makeup shop. 🙂 Right now I’m really into NARS and Urban Decay. How about you?
lexi says
October 29th, 2009 at 2:23 pmLOVE IT!
I always wanted to be a Robert Palmer girl when I was 12 when this video came out! I always thought it would be cool to have a bunch of Drag Queens be my Robert Palmer girls and I would go as Robert Palmer!!
You look great btw..
Karen says
October 29th, 2009 at 2:46 pmHi Lexi,
I still hold onto the dream of having my own pseudo backup band! 🙂 One of these days…
Got any plans for Halloween?
Christina says
October 29th, 2009 at 2:34 pmKaren, I’m so ashamed to admit I didn’t even think of the false lashes! Thank you, I’ll be picking some up tonight or tomorrow. 🙂
.-= Christina’s last blog post… 3 Things You Can Do Today To Communicate Better =-.
Karen says
October 29th, 2009 at 2:45 pmHi Christina,
Yay! Do you live near a Sephora? Makeup Forever makes some crazaaay ones that are pretty affordable.
The Ardell ones from the drugstore are pretty good too.
Jeri says
October 29th, 2009 at 3:23 pmMakeup looks great…
Kate & Zena says
October 29th, 2009 at 3:29 pmKaren,
My mom called the doc today and guess what? Nothing’s open until like Tuesday so Mom’s taking me to the hospital to check out my wrists later. They’ve never been fully X-Rayed to see why I’m getting so many strains/hyperextensions/sprains/etc. Wrists take about 4 X-Rays each, 8 altogether. All I know is that they’re hurting worse than normal and for longer than normal so I need to get them checked.
How’s Tabs doing today? Zena is inside as it’s raining.
Emma says
October 29th, 2009 at 4:05 pmhi karen!!
I’m being snow white for halloween—makeup suggestions?? please??
Lori says
October 29th, 2009 at 5:02 pmWOW! you look amazing!!! I don’t know what to do for Halloween! You’re look is inspiring!!!! Kisses to Tabs from the cats and cat loveres in so cal!!! xo!
Fabienne says
October 29th, 2009 at 8:45 pmThat’s some heavy-duty sculpting, Karen 😀
lexi says
October 29th, 2009 at 10:03 pmHa yeah – me too. I still have that rock star fantasy myself! My daughter is going to be Little Red Riding Hood, the hubs is gonna be the big bad wolf and I’m not just grandma – I’ll be Lola!!! hahaha
Ginny says
October 30th, 2009 at 10:13 amHi Karen,
Love the makeup and costume. I actually did that a few years ago for a costume party in college, but I didn’t have a real guitar like yours as a prop. Definitely take red lipstick with you for touch-ups on Halloween because 80’s makeup is far from subtle. Love your blog!
rachel says
September 4th, 2010 at 2:22 pmok i’m thinking about this style costume for my schools 80’s day this year dress and everything ^^ nearly 15 yrs old and i love 80’s music