Before/After Halloween Style -64lbs

pocketmole

Thought I'd share a pic of my progress through Halloween photos. The first pics on the left are from a few years back (and almost 65lbs ago). I was a thrift store Snow White because I didn't have much to spend on a costume. The after pics are from last night where I went as a black and white film star (the photos are not photoshopped; that's makeup). I'm 5'4" and I've gone from 215lbs to 151lbs. I still need to lose a bit more and it's going slowly, but as long as I downward trend or maintain then I'm pretty happy.

thatbelinda

Love the black and white makeup!

ThePlight

Wow, nice weight loss
How long did it take you to reach your this weight, if you don't mind my asking?

LaSuiza

Wow you look amazing!
Congrats on your progress you must be so proud!

That's a great idea for halloween....maybe I'll steal it

eringraczyk

Black and white film star = brilliant! I'm terrible at coming up with Halloween costumes. Congrats on your progress!

Colbyandsage

You are adorable! Congrats on all the hard work. Hope you have a great Halloween!

cybersheel

Well done - you're looking fabulous! Like the Black and White Film Star might just steal that idea!

jessannprice

You look beautiful!! The costume is perfect!!

LorinaLynn

Beautiful, and the costume idea is brilliant.

silvergurl518

first of all, you look FANTASTIC. secondly, how did you achieve the b&w look? i'm in awe of your makeup skillz! do tell!

tanyasee

Wow! Great motivational pictures! Good job!

carolose46

wow! great everything! you rock!

pocketmole

Thanks everyone!

For the makeup I made a grey base by blending makeup forever's clown white and black color flash stick. It takes a very small amount of black to get a usable grey, but of course the darkness will vary depending on your skin tone. I applied the grey all over my exposed skin (face, neck, chest, arms) and set it with translucent powder and mehron barrier spray. Then it was really just a matter of doing "normal" makeup over the top, but with a monochrome pallete. I used black, white, and grey eyeshadow for shading and highlighting, a grey eyeliner on my lips (with a little black to enhance shading), grey with a little black for my brows, and a white pencil inside my waterline to mask the pink. Applied false lashes and that was it :]

battybecks

I echo what everyone has said - great weight loss - you look stunning!

AND - WOW @ black and white film star make-up! Genius. It looks best in the last photo because of the contrast with the normal skin tone of the guy on the left ...

Care76

Way to go, you look great! What a cool costume, I love it!

pocketmole

Here are a couple more shots of my makeup since people seemed to like the costume. These were from my test run when I did it a few days ago. After sharing these pics I got some feedback and made a few changes for the final look. Mainly increasing the contrast a bit with darker lips and eyes. On the day of the party I had also added false lashes and done an overall better job of covering my skin

ElizabethObviously

that reminds me of that movie pleasantville. pretty cool!

ReadyToBeMeAt160

yup pretty awesome! you looked awesome as snow white too but definitely a healthier person today. congrats to you! and thanks for the motivation

geekpryncess

Great job! You are so creative with your makeup and costumes, I bet you were a hit both years. Awesome job on the weight loss, keep up the good work! Thanks for motivating and inspiring me

Anna800

Congratulations and wow your makeup looks amazing!

breezyleaf

WOW!!! YOU LOOK AHHHMMAAZZZIINNGGG!!!! Thanks for sharing your success and motivating us all

ICarla

You look great! Best costume hands down! And your weight loss progress is nothing short of amazing!

xiamjackie

You look amazing! And your makeup was flawless!

wateryphoenix

Love both costumes XD but the more recent one is definitely the better of the two.

I've seen some of your other weight loss pics around. You are so awesome, and such an inspiration

niricava

Congratulations! You look great and obviously put in some hard work.

I am on the same journey - same size and weight but looking to lose some more before all is said and done.

And like everyone above, your costume idea and execution looks incredible. Great job!!!

happy_angi09

Wow you look great! I love your costume too! If u don't mind me asking, what was your friend supposed to be? The one with the robe?

seltzermint555

Yay for the progress, first off.

Secondly, your costumes are both awesome. I am seriously going to steal the Snow White idea for next year. And the B&W makeup is fascinating...may I ask if you did it yourself? Brilliant.

seltzermint555

Thanks everyone!

For the makeup I made a grey base by blending makeup forever's clown white and black color flash stick. It takes a very small amount of black to get a usable grey, but of course the darkness will vary depending on your skin tone. I applied the grey all over my exposed skin (face, neck, chest, arms) and set it with translucent powder and mehron barrier spray. Then it was really just a matter of doing "normal" makeup over the top, but with a monochrome pallete. I used black, white, and grey eyeshadow for shading and highlighting, a grey eyeliner on my lips (with a little black to enhance shading), grey with a little black for my brows, and a white pencil inside my waterline to mask the pink. Applied false lashes and that was it :]

oops, I should have read everything first! Thanks!!!!

theycallyoumister

You look so slim! Terrific!

pocketmole

Wow you look great! I love your costume too! If u don't mind me asking, what was your friend supposed to be? The one with the robe?

Heheh... he's dressed up as my dad

xMermaidx

OMG the black & white Halloween makeup is wicked!! Stunningly creepy! You look amazing! Congratulations!