Beauty Bandit

Last Minute Halloween Costume Using Liquid Latex!

Halloween is upon us! With the big day right around the corner (literally), there's not much time to whip up a costume before any parties you might be attending. Well, today I have a super quick, fun, and full proof costume idea you can whip up tomorrow morning. A zombie. Any kind of zombie. All you are going to need is a bottle of liquid latex, which you can pick up at your local Party City or Spirit Halloween store, and cotton balls. A bottle of fake blood is an optional addition, which can also be found at Party City or Spirit Halloween.

Start of by going into your closet and deciding what kind of zombie you want to be based on clothes you already have. The options are endless. Glam, school girl, emo, prom queen, athlete, etc. If you have some old clothes you don't mind messing up, this is where the fake blood comes in. Take the clothing items outside and start splattering fake blood all over them.

To create that rotted zombie look, take your liquid latex and cotton balls. Start laying down the cotton balls where ever you want your zombie flesh and cover with liquid latex. Repeat the process until you have the perfect zombie, rotting flesh and let dry. You really can't go wrong. The messier the better. Cover with any lipsticks and eye shadows you already own to create a bloody, disgusting mess.

Here is a link to Glam & Gore's tutorial for using liquid latex and cotton balls:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sn2CY4lty_4

Enjoy! Happy Halloween! Xoxo

Quick & Simple Halloween Costume DIY: American Horror Story Coven.

Today I have another costume idea for you DIY beauty bandits out there... A witch from American Horror Story Coven. It's a super simple costume that you can throw together with items you probably already have sitting in your closet. All you will need are: a black dress, a black hat, and black booties. Voila! Here are links to some items from Forever 21 that can be used to create this costume (and will probably become staples in your closet this fall and winter).

Dresses: option 1 & option 2

Hats: option 1 & option 2

Booties

More Halloween fun on the way so keep an eye out! Xoxo

DIY Halloween Costume Confession: Dark & Sexy Nun!

I have a confession... It's my favorite time of year again and I absolutely cannot wait for Halloween! I've been rolling up my sleeves and getting to work on my DIY costume ideas for this year's bashes and I think you are going to love these fun, easy, unique, and inexpensive costume ideas I have for you. Today, I want to share with you a costume I am so excited to rock. So, if you are ready for a killer dark and sex costume that won't break the bank, keep on reading!

This year for Halloween I knew I wanted to combine dark and sexy into one costume so I turned to my fashion inspiration, Courtney Sixx. Her nun costume from last year was to die for! I knew this was the one! So without further adieu, here's what you will need in order to create this dark, sexy nun costume.

Dress with lace sleeves - The great thing about this dress is that you can wear it for other occasions besides Halloween!

Thigh high fishnet stockings

Pearl necklace - I picked up 3 to get the layered effect.

Gold cross necklace

Black veil & white headband - Detach the veil from the floral headpiece and glue onto any inexpensive white headband from the drugstore.

Silk ribbon - Gently sew onto the top of your thigh highs, crisscross down, and tie on the side.

Black pumps - Any pair you have in your closet.

For makeup, go for the dark, sultry look. Use black eye shadow and faux lashes to create dramatic eyes. Feather blacks, grays, and deep purples under the eyes to create an undead look. Use Nyx's High Voltage Lipstick in Dahlia (perfect almost-black red) to tie the whole look together.

Hope you love this unique and easy DIY sexy nun costume as much as I do. Keep an eye out for more costume ideas that are on the way!

Shop for a Cause for Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

It's officially October (my favorite month) and, although I'm fashionably late to the party, I wanted to kick off the month with a post dedicated to breast cancer. After all, October is breast cancer awareness month and after a breast cancer scare last year, this cause is very near and dear to my heart.

Today I want to highlight a great way to shop for the cause with Bright Pink and Grayse. Grayse has teamed up with How2Girl and Bright Pink to donate a portion of the sales to breast cancer. Keep in mind these are pricey pieces, but also keep in mind that part of that price tag is going to help women battling breast cancer. You can check out the collection by clicking here! It's a great cause and a great way to get involved.

PS - I promise the Halloween posts are on their way!

How 2 Remove Water Stains from Suede Boots

It's officially fall and one of the hottest trends I have been dying over is suede boots. I recently picked up a pair of over-the-knee suede boots from Aldo and, would you believe it, got a water stain on them within the first 5 minutes of wearing them. I was devastated and quickly ran to my coworker for her expertise. She told me a trick that was a life saver. She pulled a new toothbrush out of her desk drawer and said to buff it out with circular motions. After about a minute of buffing, the water stain had completely disappeared. This is a killer tip to know this fall when strutting your stuff in a fab pair of boots.

Become a Savvy Traveler!

September has been a pretty quiet month here. This Beauty Bandit has been on-the-go traveling for business and pleasure. But not to worry.. I'm back in action. It's officially fall (this girl's favorite season) and with Halloween right around the corner, expect a lot of fun posts! However, back to the non-stop traveling. My recent trips got me thinking about various must have products I have learned to pack while sitting in countless airports that have helped me become a savvy traveler. If you're ready to become a savvy traveler too, then keep on reading.

We all know travel days are not fun. A lot of times you are up at an ungodly hour and preparing your self to sit in an airport for what feels like forever before even boarding your flight and sitting on a plane for even longer. Here are some of my favorite items to take with me that help me feel fresh and fabulous during long travel days.

These products have been serious life-savers for me! They would also make a fun and personalized present to gift to any of your jet-setter girlfriends. Hope you enjoy! Xoxo

Last but not Least of the Top 5 Fall Trends: Pleated Leather Skirts!

We've come to the end of our top 5 hottest fall trends countdown and there's nothing like going out on a high note. Today I am so excited to share with you a fall trend that is everywhere and that the inner rock chick in me has absolutely been dying over... Pleated leather/ faux leather skirts. Recently, every website I visit during my online shopping sprees has a pleated leather skirt option. It is seriously the perfect transition piece from summer to fall and even into winter. Pair it with a crop top or a tucked in blouse and some knee high boots for an edgy yet chic ensemble. Here are just a few I have come across:

Alice and Olivia Box Pleat Leather Skirt

Forever 21 Pleated Faux Leather Skirt

Material Girl Faux Leather Pleated Skirt

Charlotte Russe Faux Leather Skater Skirt