Are you thinking of wearing a Cleopatra costume this Halloween? This year I definitely plan to dress up as Cleopatra, the top Egyptian symbol of beauty, femininity and mystique. Even though her features were nowhere near perfect, her aura and charisma won many hearts over including those of Marc Antony and Caesar.
And this image of Cleopatra is found in many movies too. Elizabeth Taylor's epic rendition of Cleopatra is also a timeless one. And what about Cleopatra as created by Elizabeth Hurley? The scene where she emerges out of an unfurled carpet has long since characterized the persona that Cleopatra has become in our minds.
A Cleopatra costume is the perfect outfit for the holiday of Halloween because it allows you to be sexy and flirty without anyone judging you. A Classic Cleopatra costume could be created by using any White sheet which could be tied in Egyptian Toga style. If that is not possible a simple white gown could be altered with a slit at the side.
And if you want other color choices for your gown, no problem. How about gold, yellow, burnt orange or even black? A golden, metallic, wide belt at the center of the dress would easily tie everything together and complete the look. In fact, if a belt is not available a golden or silver piece of fabric, or even a piece of fancy rope fabric could be tied around the waist as a sash. And why not use a sheer fabric for your cape to accentuate the sensuality of your costume?
And don't forget things like armbands and bracelets too. You can easily create armbands to add to your Cleopatra outfit. And don't forget the headpiece. It can easily be made with dangling chains to highlight the dramatic appearance of the hair and by adding a pair of Gladiator style footwear, and Voila, the perfect Cleopatra costume.
A Cleopatra look requires a no make up look with the maximum emphasis on eyes. A foundation base with concealer to hide all blemishes and a Bronzer would do the trick for the face. Eyes would be defined with black eyeliner which should be extended for a Cat eye look. Smoky eyes should be created using heavy Mascara or fake eyelashes. Lips should be tinted with a nude colored gloss or a Scarlet color to dramatize the whole look.
Accessories and jewelery for the Cleopatra costume can either be bought from a thrift store or fashioned out of colored foil and other materials like beads, charms etc - even your children's jewelry might work, depending on what your daughter has in her collection of costume jewelry. The focus point of the jewellery should be a large metallic neckpiece which should be elaborate and larger than life - just like Cleopatra.
One can also create armbands or shoulder pieces to add to the Cleopatra style. If you have anything with a snake like motif, or armbands that are gold in color, even better. A headpiece made from either a neckpiece or dangling chains will highlight the appearance and would be a dramatic accent to the hair. Gladiator style footwear will be the final touch for the perfect Cleopatra costume.
And this image of Cleopatra is found in many movies too. Elizabeth Taylor's epic rendition of Cleopatra is also a timeless one. And what about Cleopatra as created by Elizabeth Hurley? The scene where she emerges out of an unfurled carpet has long since characterized the persona that Cleopatra has become in our minds.
A Cleopatra costume is the perfect outfit for the holiday of Halloween because it allows you to be sexy and flirty without anyone judging you. A Classic Cleopatra costume could be created by using any White sheet which could be tied in Egyptian Toga style. If that is not possible a simple white gown could be altered with a slit at the side.
And if you want other color choices for your gown, no problem. How about gold, yellow, burnt orange or even black? A golden, metallic, wide belt at the center of the dress would easily tie everything together and complete the look. In fact, if a belt is not available a golden or silver piece of fabric, or even a piece of fancy rope fabric could be tied around the waist as a sash. And why not use a sheer fabric for your cape to accentuate the sensuality of your costume?
And don't forget things like armbands and bracelets too. You can easily create armbands to add to your Cleopatra outfit. And don't forget the headpiece. It can easily be made with dangling chains to highlight the dramatic appearance of the hair and by adding a pair of Gladiator style footwear, and Voila, the perfect Cleopatra costume.
A Cleopatra look requires a no make up look with the maximum emphasis on eyes. A foundation base with concealer to hide all blemishes and a Bronzer would do the trick for the face. Eyes would be defined with black eyeliner which should be extended for a Cat eye look. Smoky eyes should be created using heavy Mascara or fake eyelashes. Lips should be tinted with a nude colored gloss or a Scarlet color to dramatize the whole look.
Accessories and jewelery for the Cleopatra costume can either be bought from a thrift store or fashioned out of colored foil and other materials like beads, charms etc - even your children's jewelry might work, depending on what your daughter has in her collection of costume jewelry. The focus point of the jewellery should be a large metallic neckpiece which should be elaborate and larger than life - just like Cleopatra.
One can also create armbands or shoulder pieces to add to the Cleopatra style. If you have anything with a snake like motif, or armbands that are gold in color, even better. A headpiece made from either a neckpiece or dangling chains will highlight the appearance and would be a dramatic accent to the hair. Gladiator style footwear will be the final touch for the perfect Cleopatra costume.
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