Not-Over-The-Top and The Top Looks for Halloween

Halloween, the best season to look like someone your not or whom you wanted to be. From school to work, Halloween parties are something to look forward to for those people who wanted to express their creativity and what not. Some, who are not so inclined to such events, they wanted to look simple and not-over-the-top and yet the most affordable, not to mention, an easy halloween look for this said events! Some would just want to look fab and express their love for fashion and reaching for that luxury look. This article will show you different ways for looking from the worst yet simple "zombie" look to the prettiest and handsome guy you ought to be. 

Not Over The Top Looks:

I'd say, less is more. This halloween season, you might want to look like a dead zombie or someone who is dead that rise from slumber land.

Well sorry, we won't be telling you how to do this kind of zombie, coz we don't eat brains. Do you? 

ZOMBIE/DEAD PERSON

Things you'll need:

1. Baby Powder/Foundation (SPF 15+)
2. Concealer (optional if you have a foundation)
3. Lip Balm/Petroleum Jelly 
4. Mirror (DUH?)

Zombies looks are more sleep deprived and very pale. One thing you need is baby powder or a foundation that has SPF. Foundations that has SPF makes you look like 2X whiter during flash photography.

• If your not really into make-up, just look for any baby powder at home and just pile a lot of those face powder on your face. 
• You might really want to exaggerate a dead person's look, you might want to apply a little bit of lip balm or petroleum jelly on you lips, rub off the excess (as to not make it too glossy) then rub a small amount of concealer.
• Look at the mirror to see if your turning to a zombie or not. 
• If your not yet convinced, one optional way to look like your ate human body or something, if you have red watercolor, use your hands try to rub that on the parts of your face, mostly the sides of your mouth, to really look like you ate some brains. DO NOT USE acrylic paint, it will burn your skin. x_x. Watercolors are very washable, since your not really aiming for a very nice/quality zombie look, just be creative to make it look more convincing. Or if you want, mix some food color, water and flour. Either way, you know that the red's indicates blood. DO NOT USE pure red food color on your face, you don't wanna look like someone who just received the i-just-high-five-his/her-face look during the next day.
•  You can add some dark black eyeshadow on the top of you eyes for the intense look and under your eyes too to make the look more sleep deprived.

Brain's anyone?

• You can use raged clothes or old clothes from your closet and some old pair of shorts/jeans. You can use sleepers as your foot wear or just barefooted.  
• FINISHED, this is applicable to both girls and boys or the one's who are in the last minute halloween look! A messy hair would also do the trick!

THE NINJA MASK LOOK:

Have you ever ride a jeepney before? Like the one's in our country, you see "kondoktor" hanging around the edge of the jeeps. Or a "habal-habal" driver drives you home or the each block? Have you ever wondered how those guys cover themselves from dirt in the streets using a separate t-shirt? They covered themselves using t-shirt with only their eyes are visible. I figured they actually look like ninjas! This section will show you how to do just that. A very easy halloween look! 

© team random 2003-2007

Things you'll need:

1. A black t-shirt. (A black shirt is much more convincing than any other color asside from red/white/blue, or some dark colors)
2. A black long sleeves (or any dark color that matches your t-shirt)
3. This is optional, you can like buy or borrow a so called Ninja Kunai, toy knife. or toy japanese katana. 

Ninjas are like japanese spies, (lol) they are not easily seen, and if you ever watch the anime series Naruto, ninja's move fast. Black is merely more convincing because ninja's roam during the night. 

I understand that some of you may not easily understand steps in English. (I know we all understand English) but as to avoid getting pissed off with some nosebleed steps, I will direct the procedure in a vernacular language (bisaya). Please excuse me. =D but don't worry, I'll be showing an English steps plus pictures!  

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• Sunod nalang mo sa pictures na ako ipakita? Kai mas ma nosebleed mo kung mag Bisaya ko, just PM me nlng sa facebook if wa jud mo ka gets kai murag mag dugay pata if ako pa i.bisaya. Salamat. :)

Note that this picture and procedure are at most credits to Mr. Vern Reid of www.ninjaburger.com. ^_^ 

Click HERE for a larger version of this image. 

This is a very easy and tough look for a last minute halloween costume. A very sexy look for the girls to. Try wearing a tight long sleeves and add some smokey cat eye make-up and red lipstick to it, and try wearing a skirt or a hot boots. By the way, high-heels are not allowed to pursue battle, but it's a modern way to look like a ninja! 

© eun_ice

Improvise! Follow the steps and then improvise your look to look like a convincing hot and tough ninja. No need to be this expensive to look like a modern ninja, just look for what's available at your home.  

THE RING's SADAKO aka WHITE LADY 

© Andrea L. Peterson, please refrain from looking at this image for so long, 

it may look like as if it's about to appear outside the monitor screen. 

If you have a long hair, may be a girl or guy, look for a white long sleeves or a white duster. Just be sure to wear an appropriate under shirt, not exposing much of your underwear or do not wear a very thin duster. Your in a halloween party, not a slumber party. ): A thick and long sleeves will prevent you from chills during a halloween party. Just wear a thick sleeveless duster or a white long sleeves, run some charcoal in your arms and legs then abuse your long black hair upside down. DONE. You can do the same make-up as the zombie tutorial to complete the look. 

Some props are easily found in toy stores these days, especially during halloween. Props like toy knifes, pastic skulls, weapons, devil fork thing, and some plastic sharp looking object. Some wigs and masks are also available to a lot of toy stores. If you want to props for a cheaper price, places like downtown (Colon St.) has a huge collection of those, mos affordable and much more cheaper than department stores and malls.  

The Top Looks: 

Someone out there just wanna shine and look their best during a halloween party, especially if the theme is like a masquerade ball or what not. Having simple thoughts about a masquerade party theme would be like a dress and a mask. Dresses are available at designer's outlet beside the streets of Cebu and in department stores. It is also very ideal to buy ready made clothes in boutiques and stalls inside the mall. 

© eun_ice

Masks like those in the picture are found in toy stores and some fashion boutiques. Dresses or gowns looks very glam during a halloween party if you ever want to look your best. Shoes that matches with your dress and scary, yet luxurious looking purse, carrying around your valuables, would complete the look. Oh, the masks a A MUST. This not only hides a very beautiful you, it also gives a mysterious aura in you. If your best in doing make-up by your self, try a matte finish look, natural pinkish blush and very hot red lipstick. A red lipstick would not match a smokey eye effect or either way, you can use pink matte lipstick to match a very mysterious smokey eye make-up. 

© Elle

A very hot Barbie look would also let you look fab during an halloween event, it really depends on the theme. A pink eye shadow, thick maskara or fake lashes (falsies), pink matte blush, and a super pink lipstich and lipgloss. Guys would do just good wearing a tux, with a scarf in their neck, looking like one of these dudes: 

© KBS2 TV 2010

Guys should actually wear some lip balm to avoid chappy lips. They too, could use a little foundation to hide blemishes, but they'd do well if they wash their face before a night out. 

or be like your favorite pop stars!

Any resemblance between dancing zombie and any living or dead individual is purely coincidental. 

Teh Lady Gaga

Countless possibilities for a halloween look. As for people who are into last minute, I don't think you'll be able to have time to impersonate a pop star look. But looking at the bright side, by being creative and resourceful, you might actually make something out of nothing. So guys, ZOMBEH PARTEH!!

I eat brainsssssssss......RAWR

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HOBCON 2010 Event Aftermath: Winners and Eye-Catching Cosplayers + Blog Updates

HOBCON 2010: IMPERIA AFTERMATH

Written by: Eunice "eun_ice" Enrera of Anime Otaku Crib dot blogspot dot com

Hobcon Photos by: Property of CANE EVENTS  

Original Hobcon Photos by: Ygie Rosell Aniban, All Rights Reserved, 2010

Non-Hobcon Photos by: John Asshley Kangleon, All Rights Reserved, 2010 

HOBCON 2010: IMPERIA was held on October 10, 2010 at the Activity Center in Ayala Center Cebu and it was indeed a very successful event! Photographers, comic artists, cosplay spectators, the judges, anime/cosplay fans and cosplayers gathered around to witness the biggest hobby event in the region! Indeed a very major major congratulations to CANE EVENTS for such a successful event and to the cosplayers/spectators for the support!

It started from an awesome opening exhibit featuring the works of the Cebu Digital Photographers members. The exhibit was also dedicated to the event's formal opening and for the photographers profile and works of photography. One of the event sponsor is SAMSUNG, featuring their latest models of digital camera's in the center of the exhibit.

The event's opening exhibit for HOBCON 2010 is also a successful one!

Featuring the latest works of the Cebu Photographers Club

The opening exhibit took place at the Active Zone in Ayala Center Cebu on October 3, 2010, 1 week prior to the event proper itself. Cosplayers, photographers, organizers and event partners gathered to formally announce the upcoming activities for the HOBCON 2010 event. 

Cosplayers during the opening exhibit drinking ice tea!

(From left to right) Charles Chiu, Gary Montejo, Miles Semblante, Rayland Duarte, Yuki Akai, Daidaluz Ruiz, myself and Arvee Yap taking a pose in the event's photowall.

The opening exhibit would not be complete without the presence of these faithful organizers.

CANE EVENT's organizers having fun and taking a picture in the event's photowall!

CANE EVENT's organizers, (from left to right) Richie "Chai" Jane Rico, Nayki Enriquez Cagulada, Andew "Doyzkie" Buenaviaje and Edd Buenaviaje.

Nayki Cagulada with photographer, Ms. Anne Uy

Cane Event's had also some activities like the exhibit opening, photographer's day, and the cosplayer's pre-registration booth. For the event proper,  HOBCON 2010: IMPERIA is indeed a very colorful event for cosplayers and their were no shortage of spectators in the venue! It was an opportunity for cosplayers and new cosplayers to flaunt out their talent, colorful costumes and countless poses from the character they're portraying.  From the awesome catwalk-like-stageset-up to the awards, HOBCON 2010 is truly one of the successful hobby conventions organized by CANE EVENTS and SYKES.

Front view of the stage set-up. =D

An up-right angle view of  the stage set-up.

A cosplayer signing at the back of the photowall.

Another view of the stage. This is when the event has already started with all the colorful lights compliment the stage.

There were no shortage of spectators and fans to watch the whole event!

 These colorful cosplayers catches the eyes of photographers and spectators during the venue. It's truly amazing how their love for anime/manga and japanese culture easily translates into their cosplays. Some people who brought a camera or any chances to have their picture taken with them, passed by the venue and definitely asks endless pictures with them! 

Alain Tom as Vincent Valentine of Final Fantasy VII

Karen as Black Rock Shooter

Giethel "Nam-Nam Sayuri" Samonte as a random pink-purple fairy. <3

Luchelle as a Ragnarok Priest.

Yuki Akai as Magician Girl of YU-GI-OH.

Rayland Duarte as Queen Amedala of Star Wars.

Zen as Jumong.

Cosplay couple Iris Te Lapaz and Brian Varron as Stalkers of Ragnarok.

Wendy Lynne Dusaban as Ragnarok Stalker.

Unlimited Blade Works group cosplay with cosplayer, Arvee "Onigiri Wasabi" Yap. -_-''

There a lots of cosplayers who are very eye-catching during the event and not merely all of them did not catch the eyes of few passers around the venue. If you want to catch them personally, in case you missed this event, watch out for event updates in the near future. =D 

Cosplay is indeed a growing trend not only in the youth but also with the young at heart, doing it all with pure passion! But cosplay is not all about being pretty, posing for pictures and wonderful colors, but it also has a competitive side within this colorful and interesting hobby. So a cosplay competition took place, featuring the individual cosplay representatives and group cosplay. 

Featuring some of the female cosplayers compete during the event, as the female cosplayers ramp at the catwalk, they showed their portrayal of the characters their cosplaying and lastly, posed for the camera. Some female cosplayers camed up with their own concept and skit upon walking and acting out the character they're portraying. One of the female cosplayer also cosplayed a male character:

 

Featuring also, are the male cosplayer category. Like the female cosplayers, the male cosplayers came up with their own skit and acting out the character too, and also, a male cosplayer also cosplayed a female character and actually act like one too:

 

 

 

 

and featuring, the cosplay groups who competed for the group cosplay category. The cosplay group requires to have maximum 5-7 minutes cosplay skit or performance. Each group had come up with a unique performance and skit. Some went for synchronize dancing, acting put each character and most importantly, each of the groups choreography are also well made and performed.

The HOBCON 2010 event was not only dedicated for cosplayers and hobbyist, but also the event was full of music bands, Hip-hop/Pop-jazz dancers, fashion designers, models, and would you not believe? Kid "chibbi"cosplayers! 

Announcing the winners for the "best female cosplayer", " best male cosplayer ", "best cosplay group" and other special awards! 

First stop, congratulations to Yuki Akai, cosplaying Magician Girl of YU-GI-OH, for winning the "Best Female Cosplayer"!

Congratulations to Rayland Duarte as Queen Amadela of Star Wars for winning the "Best Male Cosplayer". Yes, Rayland is a guy who cosplayed a female character! Rayland also won the Photographers Choice award!

Congratulations to Unlimited Blade Works of Fate Stay Night for the "Best Group Cosplayer" award! Maki Akai as Saber, Joebert Cimafranca as Assassin, Ara Catubigan as Leysritt, Erica Gocuan as Rider, Misao Tevez as Caster, Allan Villrias as Archer and Kierby Calderon as Lancer. Maki Akai also won the CANE's Choice award. A small FAQ about her, she is also the sister of Yuki Akai. Talk about girl power!

A special award for Zoe Toong for the Best Kiddo Cosplayer as Empress Tianzi of Code Gease and Syke's Pick award for Zenith Cainthic as Prince Jumong of the hit Korean Series, Jumong!

Now there you have it, HOBCON 2010: IMPERIA was a blast! Everyone had the time of their lives. Some of the winners moved to tears becuase through they're hardwork and effort, everything payed off. The event also got featured in the Life section of Cebu Daily News Newspaper. Text by: Andrew "Doyzkie" Buenaviaje Photos by: Ygie Rossel Aniban and Donn Morae Arquillano

*BLOG UPDATES*

Watch out for another event updates to watch for! Will be announcing upcoming cosplay events and blog updates to follow. NEW. Upcoming future blog plans! =D I'm planning on interviewing Otaku music band called XOR. We still need to have a very good video camera for it, if possible, an HD camcorder would be good. I'm also planning on interviewing local cosplayers on video, whether if it's pre-recorded or through online streaming, so hopefully will try to do some adjustments for that also. I am open for suggestions and comments so if you guys have time, please do share your thoughts. Interact through the blog's Facebook HERE. I'm still not forgetting about featuring photographers and their inspiring works. The most remembered cosplay photoshoots and FAQs will also be up so better look out for that. 

In case people don't know me, my name is Eunice "eun_ice" Enrera. I moderate this blog and the blog's Facebook page. I am an Otaku. =D I wanted to express my passion for cosplay, arts, photography and my personal skill for doing make-up. Will update a personal BIO data/interests on my other blog HERE.