Be A Zombie!

You want grey stage theater makeup such as http://www.bennye.com - Ben Nye Stage Make up, they’re products can be found at a variety of specialty shops. Ben Nye even has a Zombie Green Lipstick available. They’re my favorite for any kind of reliable quality lasting make up for costume effects.

Even though Green is the more traditional zombie color I recommend a light grey / blue because that is the color of dead guy skin… How would I know? My ex-boyfriend is a living zombie with the exception he works, but nevertheless, still a zombie.

Use a natural makeup sponge to lightly dab the grey / blue color base make up around your face but don’t cover every little spot. You want to blend in the color and add on a little here and a little there. You don’t want it in chunks but you also don’t want it to be perfectly smooth either. Remember your dead and have been in the ground for a while so you don’t have perfect skin. You'll end up with a creepy rotting flesh effect that will have natural-looking light and dark areas. You don’t want a painted on look otherwise it will look shiny or plastic or it will just look like make up. Don’t forget to get your neck and ears too and blend it in with the rest of your face. The make up for your neck should be at least 4 inches below the collar of your shirt / top.

Lipstick

You can use either Ben Nye’s Green Zombie or use a light blue grey lipstick. You’ll probably find these at the 99 Cents stores. However they won’t last long so use a lip stick sealer as a top layer.

Shadowing

It has been recommended that this part be done near a bright light source so you can add the proper shadowing. The light will show you the shadow areas. To shadow, take a darker color than the foundation and apply it where to the shadow areas. Your eyes should look shallow and you can use a darker grey or light black eye shadow to give yourself the “from the grave” look. If you do your hands, only do the top parts and leave the palms alone. The make up may rub off or drip with sweat if you’re dancing.

Hair

Do the messy look. A variety of online pictures can help you with a stylish messy look but you can also just mess up your hair and put in a little gel to keep it looking ghoulishly messy. Anther idea is if you’re going to be wearing what you wore at your funeral, you can go with a messy braid or bed hair if you’re women or just run your hands you’re your hair and mess it up a bit for men.

Nails

Paint your nails a very light yellow if you can find that color in nail polish. Grey will also work.

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Clothes

You can go as simple or as stylish as you like. There are so many variations that I’m just going to say “use your imagination.” Here is a couple of idea though to get you started.

A long sleeved (unless you want to do makeup the arms) t shirt or a dress shirt you no longer want and rip it but make sure not to rip it too much. Torn up jeans or slacks will complete the look.

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NOW, the day of the event go to your local park and roll around in the playground dirt and grass… just roll around in it like you see dogs do. :)

That’s the fun version but in truth what you want is for your clothes to look dirty or from the grave. You can just smear some grass or clean plant soil on your cost clothes for the same effect; it’s just not as much fun.

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Latex

Latex is a great effect but it is hot to wear and unless your use to working with it you may not get the effect you were hoping for. You can also have it professionally done or done by someone who has done it before for a price. If you’re willing to go that route - 3 cheers for you! I love dress up and will also shell out a little money to complete a costume for a big event.

If you’re ambitious, you can apply the prosthetics / latex that they sell at Halloween stores and theater stores. Wash your face unbelievably well, then glue on the latex and then apply the makeup. However you don’t have the time or money the above is still a great costume.

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