It's the Most Wonderul Time of the Year

And we're not talking about Christmas.

We're talking about the REALLY most wonderful time of the year. At least in the book of Haddad.

It's the yellow-electric-hues, the neon orange hues, the blood red hues. The crisp wispy air. The perfect chill that makes snuggling under a blanket just THAT much more enjoyable. The pumpkins. The corn. The crispy leaves. The costumes. The CREATIONS!

It's my birthday month. It's mysterious, full of fright, full of family memories, and full of annual apple picking. Jack-o-lanterns. Black cats. Witches. Candy. Hay-rides. Haunted houses.

Seriously, can someone name me a month and corresponding-happenings that could ever possibly beat this?

Admittedly, I've fallen off of the costume-band-wagon in recent years, however the discovery of the following astounding design by a MAC make-up artist has truly inspired me. I've never seen anything like it.







Speechless.


Additionally, I've done some serious research on a subject vitally important at this time. And I'm referring to my research on pumpkin carving. Who came up with this idea of pumpkin-stacking? Flippin' genius. Two pumpkins stacked, stars carved, and a lovely winding creepy black tree is painted on to bind the pieces together. Love. I'm also newly obsessed with white pumpkins. So mod man.



Comments

Christina Fabiano™ said…
God, I cannot wait to see what decorative, creative, and unbelievable things you craft for the holiday season!!! I'll be sitting here in my orange and brown living room patiently waiting. My apartment is hideous!
October 10, 2009 at 11:39 PM
Grumpy but sweet said…
that makeup is the most unbelievable thing i have ever seen. wonderful!!!
October 15, 2009 at 1:01 AM
SK said…
Echoing the comments amazing, that's an amazing idea for a costume and fantastic execution!
October 27, 2009 at 3:48 PM
Holly said…
The make up artist Jennifer Corona has done this also.

You can find the two pics below. http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewPicture&friendID=39241105&albumId=494522
October 28, 2009 at 9:33 AM
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October 28, 2009 at 10:11 AM
Andrew said…
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October 28, 2009 at 10:42 AM
designdroid said…
Looks like Lichtenstein to me... though he worked from comic books, he typically used these colors, and the oversized halftoning... I think this is what they were trying to accomplish...

see this reference, complete with pearl earrings: http://www.abc.net.au/news/features/img/Artsblog/lichtenstein-blog.jpg
October 28, 2009 at 10:52 AM
Lennox Fleary said…
wow. That's way cool. Queen 'o the dots. Love.
October 28, 2009 at 5:01 PM
Anonymous said…
love it!
October 28, 2009 at 11:17 PM
semiriot said…
That's awesome. You look like you just stepped off a Roy Lichtenstein canvas.
October 29, 2009 at 4:32 AM
hadd16 said…
Very strange - I linked to your post from Pop Candy on USA Today, and i start reading and I find my last name in the first paragraph - it's not every day I see that ---then I scroll down and it's your birthday month! Mine too. Weirrrrrd.
October 29, 2009 at 6:40 AM
JEN said…
love the pumpkins!! very cute post.
October 29, 2009 at 7:55 AM
Anonymous said…
http://xpress.sfsu.edu/blog/?p=826
October 29, 2009 at 3:45 PM
Anonymous said…
Pretty pictures are gone!
October 29, 2009 at 8:25 PM
Bunk Strutts said…
Very cool and clever makeup. Combine it with THIS and you've got a killer costume! =)
October 29, 2009 at 9:41 PM
gwadzilla said…
wonderful!

this stuff is awesome...

but who has the time?

we carved pumpkins... we paint faces... but the works of these people

these are either their jobs
or
they do not have jobs!

still inspiring

but I do not think either of my kids would stand still to become a pop art piece
October 30, 2009 at 5:47 AM
LEONID GUREVICH said…
This makeup concept and execution is beyond creative and outstanding. Bravo
November 1, 2009 at 11:13 AM
HK117 said…
Beautiful girl, but an epic artist. Internets to you.
November 1, 2009 at 1:47 PM
jabberworks said…
Wow, that costumes amazing!!! Fabulous!
November 2, 2009 at 4:33 AM
Amelia M said…
That Lichtenstein costume is absolutely, without a doubt, the best costume I have ever seen! Thanks for sharing.
November 2, 2009 at 6:27 AM
John W. Ratcliff said…
Absolutely amazing!! Congrats on such a brilliant work of art! I would love to see a video clip of you walking and talking in that makeup.
November 2, 2009 at 9:52 AM
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November 3, 2009 at 8:04 AM
Lara said…
The makeup is AMAZING. So creative and beautifully executed. Anybody know where she got the jacket/blazer? It's PERFECT.
November 4, 2009 at 6:48 AM
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November 4, 2009 at 9:10 PM
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November 18, 2009 at 7:18 PM
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November 24, 2009 at 3:12 AM
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December 11, 2009 at 2:55 PM
Anonymous said…
Well I agree but I dream the collection should prepare more info then it has.
December 26, 2009 at 10:53 AM
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December 30, 2009 at 6:58 PM
Anonymous said…
Thank for you for your hard work on this siteI really appreciate it.
January 1, 2010 at 12:01 PM
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January 6, 2010 at 1:45 PM
Logo Design said…
how much time a makup artist took for all this amazing work.Looking very professional.
April 20, 2010 at 12:03 AM
Logo Genie said…
Amazing...!!! your work is awesome the way you express the way you design. You are a superb makeup artist.
May 6, 2010 at 4:40 AM
Ghina said…
wow,.. it's amazing,...
June 8, 2010 at 1:37 AM
acne scar cream said…
OMG! This lady looks different. What about healthy skin color?
June 15, 2010 at 6:25 AM
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This makeup concept and execution is beyond creative and outstanding. Bravo
July 12, 2010 at 3:03 AM
Ken Enlargement said…
how much time a makup artist took for all this amazing work.Looking very professional.
July 14, 2010 at 9:06 AM
BulbinBlue said…
Your make-up tutorial is truly amazing!! Such a unique and wonderful idea... I'm writing from bulbinblue.com, a non-profit website for creative ideas and crafts. We'd love to feature your tutorial in our upcoming Halloween section. If you are interested, please e-mail us at blueteam@bulbinblue.com
Sincerely,
The Blue Team
July 16, 2010 at 2:37 AM
dining room set said…
Your makeup tutorial is so amazing. It looks so easy to do. The result of your makeup is wonderful. I wish I can also do makeup just like that.
July 21, 2010 at 4:07 AM
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Pretty good images. I just stumbled upon your blog and wanted to say that I have really awesome make up
Needless to say - Awesome post. Many thanks for sharing this useful resource.
July 22, 2010 at 12:00 AM
louis vuitton tivoli pm said…
It's absolutely Perfect!I love the way on how you decorate those frames on the wall, and it goes with the floor too.Cool!
July 24, 2010 at 2:43 AM
Crossbow said…
What a amazing picture. thanks for sharing it.
August 11, 2010 at 8:52 PM
stocksanta said…
Love those picture of that girl. I find her strangely attractive looking like that. psychic
September 10, 2010 at 4:22 PM
mike said…
awesome! my girlfriend just adores Roy Lichtenstein.

But as a guy, really would we see women with makeup like that on the streets?? lol
September 23, 2010 at 3:52 AM
Dining Table Gal said…
Amazing makeup artist! How much time did he spent doing those? So wonderful and unique! We own a Dining Table ecommerce site and are always looking for great content to help inspire. Thanks.
October 12, 2010 at 8:26 AM
oval mirrors Gal said…
Artistic make up. Adorable! It's October again, is there anything new for this year? Wall Mirrors
October 16, 2010 at 8:59 PM
Pedestal Dining Table Gal said…
What cay I say? Stylish. Fashionable. Unique. ~ Dining Table
October 25, 2010 at 8:16 AM
Anonymous said…
Thanks for Amazing post...

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November 23, 2010 at 1:47 PM
Mindy said…
I just love those jack o lanterns lanterns!
I have seen the pop art makeup before, it never ceases to amaze me!
December 14, 2010 at 3:58 PM
static website design said…
Remarkable work, exceptional blog post to learn about the makeup. its like you are giving training to someone because you described it beautifully.


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June 21, 2011 at 12:24 AM
Claire said…
Christmas, Easter & 4th of July beat halloween hands down each time. it's just candy and a costume aaaand there's no meaning to be celebrated
October 20, 2011 at 12:17 AM
Jen said…
That is exactly what is polka dots in motion.
January 20, 2012 at 3:31 PM
Rottman said…
Love it! My friend had the same custom last year and it looked amazing. I keep finding tutorials about the makeup but what about the clothes she's wearing? Would love to see how that jacket looks like!

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April 19, 2012 at 8:57 AM
Unknown said…
OMG. This is so nice! I have a special admiration to make up artists who do costumes and things like these. I find it fun -- and it is cute, all ages could apppreciate it! Lee Orlian
August 10, 2012 at 9:10 AM
Unknown said…
very witty!

I linked to your tutorial on my blog - thanks for sharing!

doro K.
January 28, 2013 at 12:41 AM
Business Logo Design said…
You are so creative and talented. That came out great!
February 2, 2013 at 1:19 AM
Company Logo Design said…
Absolutely amazing!!Nice art work unbeluveable..
April 24, 2013 at 5:22 AM
oliviaisqueen said…
what dress is she wearing? i really want to try this but i cand find a dress!
September 21, 2013 at 1:29 PM
Unknown said…
This is an amazing experience to be here and getting such type of wonderful blog, information is very effective and useful.
September 24, 2013 at 9:31 AM
Logo Design said…
Excellent and well written. Thank you for this.
November 12, 2013 at 5:56 AM
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