Going as a Korean idol or a character from a K-drama for Halloween can be exciting, and er, honestly nerve-wrecking, too, what with all the fashion and beauty preps involved! But do as the Korean stars do—work hard (aja!) to get the perfect final look, and take lots of Instagram photos. It will all definitely be worth it!
If all else fails, you can always just borrow your mother’s clothes, put on a curly wig, and be an ahjumma this year. Meanwhile, here are five K-inspired looks to try:
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Get the look: As CL is rarely seen without full-on makeup, better live up to the standard! Start with an absolutely flawless base, then work on a heavy eye (thick liner, full lashes, you know the drill), and finish with a stand out lip color in hot pink or a burgundy red.
You can also draw CL’s Marilyn Monroe-esque beauty mark on the right side of her face, just a little below the end of her lips with a waterproof liner.
We like: Clio Waterproof Eyeliner
What to wear: A huge, humongous fur that will drown you, and a funky dress underneath. Add extra height and girl power with platform heels or anything that screams gizibe!
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Get the look: Remember Bok Joo in Weightlifting Fairy and how she became pinker and pinker the more she fell in love? That’s your cue—be a youth in love: go for flushed cheeks, pink on the lids, and a candy lip that’s a bit shinier in the middle.
We like: Glossier Cloud Paint in Puff
What to wear: An oversized, fluffy sweater or a hoodie, preferably in pink, and put on a cutesy bow on the side of your hair.
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Get the look: It’s all about girl crush glam. The look is radiant and teeming with youth and fierce energy. So shine and shimmer every chance you get!
Base must be flawless but not a flat matte, add glitter on the inner corners of and below your eyes, and choose a glossy lip. And since your face is already 100%, you can get away with messy-hair-don’t-care.
We Like: W7 Glowcomotion
What to wear: A sparkly pink top and a black-and-white checkerboard print skirt. Put on dangling earrings, too!
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Get the look: Make-up must be as natural-looking as ever, with special emphasis on flawless skin. After all, you’re benefitting from living with the best of nature in the olden times.
Keep your brows clean, line your eyes lightly, and add only a bit of blush and sheen on the apples of your cheekbones, the bridge of your nose, and your cupid’s bow.
We Like: Pixi by Petra Multibalm
What to wear: A cute hanbok, of course!
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Get the look: Look every bit the youthful high school student by focusing on making your eyes innocent and sweet. Use a natural-looking color like a soft, pinkish rose on your lids and add shimmer on the inner corners of your eyes. Line the inner rim of your eyes with a white or a flesh-toned eye liner pencil. Curl your lashes and add only a few coats of mascara on both your upper and lower lashes.
We Like: Detail Makeover Ecru Eyeshadow Palette
What to wear: A crisp, white, long-sleeved shirt, a navy blue vest with a matching tie, and a pleated skirt.
Written By:
Patti Sunio aka Tita Pacita
BEAUTY CONTRIBUTOR
Tita Pacita of www.titapacita.com is a lifestyle, culture, and fashion & beauty writer from Manila. With her wisdom and almost thirty years of life experience, she likes to share what she knows and give unsolicited advice, true to her Tita ways. Her makeup choices are primarily based on instinct, and, believe it or not, K-Beauty.
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