Do it yourself costumes are a surefire way to stand out among the generic costume crowd at any party. A little creativity and ingenuity goes a long way in terms of pulling together an awesome look and there are a countless numbers of videos online that can help you figure out how to go about the process. In this day and age there is practically everything and anything available at your viewing disposal to inspire and help you recreate a look.
This particular video goes over an easy and unique way to pull off a mermaid-type costume. However, it’s not limited to just that, and it can easily be modified and translated over into any other costume look you are going for. YouTube beauty maven Jackie Wyers shows how to use a pair of fishnet stockings and shimmery makeup to achieve a scaly effect.
This trick can be done by anyone, even if you have zero makeup or artistry skills. The stockings act like a stencil and when you pull them off the lines they leave behind look like perfect scales. This could work for a lizard, fish, alien, mermaid, dragon, or other such similar type of costume idea.
Plus, if you change the color of makeup you can make darker, more sinister looking scales that play into the scarier side of Halloween. Also, the stockings can be put on arms, hands, legs, and other body parts to create full body scales, and that would look super intricate and cool!
The video goes beyond the stocking idea and there is a lot more information, tips, and instructions on how to further apply makeup for a mermaid appearance. The finished look is very glam and pretty, and it looks like it took a lot of time and an expert hand to pull off. The best part is that it doesn’t take a lot of time or skill at all!
Anyone can do it and you can customize the colors and shading to your needs. Check it out and be inspired!
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