Vampires Galore

During my college years, I was sucked into the movie, Interview with the Vampire. I've seen Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt and Kirsten Dunst over and over again, both on the big screen and on VHS, as well as on DVD years later.

When Interview came out in theaters, my angst-y teenage self was so into the whole existential kick; I was in the mode of attempting to figure out the reason I was put on the planet and whatnot, so it was no surprise that I related to Brad Pitt's Louis, who questioned his way through the film. In Louis' eyes, Tom Cruise's Lestat appeared so monstrous, yet after reading Anne Rice's books that inspired the movie, I found Lestat more than likable. Why, I empathized with him more than Louis as I got to know him better.

Although I left my vampire-loving days further and further behind as new interests and passions revealed themselves to me, I see that there are remnants of that time in my life. Below are links to vampire-themed looks that I've made tutorials for on my YouTube channel. Click on the captions under each picture to see the corresponding video.

Before you proceed, take note that I did not include here the looks I've created that are vampy, but not as evidently vampiric as the ones below. Also, feel free to skip through the photos in the beginning of the first tutorial. I was attempting to get a decent thumbnail (YouTube freezes one spot each in the beginning, middle and end of the video so you have three to choose from if you are not a partner with the site) as I made this early video, hence the actual how-to portion comes much later.

Easy Halloween Makeup: Vampire

"Twilight Saga" Jane Makeup Tutorial

Vampire "Queen of the Damned" Akasha-Inspired Makeup

Dark Glam Vampire-Inspired Makeup Tutorial

"Twilight" Rosalie Hale Makeup for Halloween (...or anytime you want)

"Twilight" Alice Cullen Makeup for Halloween (...or anytime you want)

I know I haven't posted my final vampire tutorial. Hang in there if you love them as much as I apparently still do. ☺

Bites and kisses,

~Lea

Gothic Lolita and Hints for My Next Makeup Tutorial

While I normally do makeup tutorials that are closer to what can be called "conventionally pretty," I nevertheless enjoy a little bit of variety, hence the latest video I've posted on my YouTube channel.

To anyone who's been waiting for something with a Gothic flavor from yours truly, here is a dark Little Girl Lost sort of makeup look you might enjoy, or can at least use for inspiration in creating your own vampy look. Come October, when many will be getting ready for costume parties or are gearing up to go Trick or Treating, I may post at least one tutorial with a mood similar to this one's, although it will be more theatrical and dramatic, of course. (Click HERE if you want to see videos from my Costume Makeup how-to playlist.)

As for those who'd rather reserve the black lipstick for Halloween or never, don't fret; the next video I have in mind has a much lighter feel than this one.

I'm not going to post photos this time to leave you any clues because I'm sure some of you will know immediately what I'm going for, which I as usual want to keep a surprise until the video has at least been filmed.

What I am telling you though, is that I am using a hair color I have never ever worn in my entire life to help add pizazz to the video. You certainly don't have to change your hair color to make the next look I am doing work for you, so all you have to do until next time is sit tight if you're on the lookout for new beauty and makeup tips and techniques!

I'll be back soon!

~Lea