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Spooky Sirens

By MBonesdealpro(view all posts by MBones)
at 12:18PM Wednesday October 28, 2009
under Shopping Advice

Halloween is this weekend which means it's the time to embrace all that is dark, macabre and spooky. And though everyone might bust out their best Monster Mash, there are some spooky icons who get ghoulish 24/7.

Wanna bring a little "Day of the Dead" into your everyday? Pick your profile poison: Are you a Vicious Vamp? A Fresh Faced Freak? Or a Glamorous Ghoul? Below I've got ideas about how to make their looks wearable, even after Halloween is over. And of course, dear reader, I've also got coupons and deals for you. Because spending too much on beauty and fashion? Now that's scary!

Get inspired by the spooky styles of three classic, creepy but well-heeled ladies, just in time for Halloween. Read on--if you dare...

Elvira
Vicious Vamp: Elvira

Think: Amy Winehouse + Bowie

Like to look fierce and fearsome like the Mistress of the Dark? Steal her over-the-top sexy look, but take it down a notch for day to day. Instead of wild talons, like hers, opt for some vampy nailpolish like Dark Room by OPI for Sephora and use this Sephora code to get 20% off.

Although her cleavage enhancing, shredded up gown might not be office appropriate, why not layer a new antique-y necklaces for a touch of the macabre in your everyday? Try this layered chain from Liz Claiborne now on sale and stack it with one of our Liz Claiborne coupons for even more savings.

And of course, steal some of her wisecracking humor: "Listen sister, if I want your opinion, I'll beat it out of you."

Wednesday Addams
Fresh Faced Freak: Wednesday Addams

Think: Diablo Cody + Edward Gorey Children

Playing Wednesday Addams made Christina Ricci a star, but cribbing some notes from her goth baby doll look can update your goody-two-shoes style. First off, ditch the tan. Try a sweeping of Rice Powder for that alabaster look that says, "I live in a creepy castle with a disembodied hand." My favorite is Palladio which is available at ULTA--and you can use this ULTA Coupon to save on it!

Of course the most wearable Wednesday Addams look is her signature Baby Doll Black Dress. Update it for adulthood with something flirty and fun like this Kimchi Blue Velvet Bow Dress at Urban Outfitters and use this Urban Outfitters code to knock $10 off your order.

And while you're in Wednesday Addams attire, try some of her bone dry wit on for size: "Girl scout cookies. Are they made from real girl scouts?"

Bride of Frankenstein
Glamorous and Ghoulish: Bride of Frankenstein

Think: Marge Simpson + Marlene Dietrech

The most fierce and fearsome spooky siren of them all, the bride of Frankenstein, offsets her classic makeup with edgy hair. Do an at-home laboratory experiment with a bottle of Manic Panic in the color of your choice. Buy it at Sally Beauty Supply and save 20% with one of our Sally Beauty coupons.

Then stay perfectly classic with a pair of painted bow lips. May I suggest Cupid's Bow from Benefit. Use this code for Benefit to save 15% on your purchase.

Best not to say much with this look. Let your eyes, your shock of hair, and your terrifying monster boyfriend do the (barely intelligible) talking.

For other tips on looking goth and gorgeous, check out Gothic Beauty. Also check out these great vampire inspired beauty looks at Bella Sugar. And in case you need even more spooky style, there's always Hot Topic for that.

Are you inspired by Dita Von Teese? Rose McGowan? The Thriller Zombies? Who else has fabulous spooky style? Leave your thoughts in the comments! And don't forget to to follow me on Twitter @SavingsMBones for the best beauty deals--spooky and otherwise.