Before/After Halloween Style -64lbs

pocketmole
pocketmole Posts: 614 Member
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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. :)

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  • thatbelinda
    thatbelinda Posts: 94 Member
    Love the black and white makeup!
  • ThePlight
    ThePlight Posts: 3,593 Member
    Wow, nice weight loss :)
    How long did it take you to reach your this weight, if you don't mind my asking?
  • LaSuiza
    LaSuiza Posts: 56 Member
    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
    eringraczyk Posts: 123 Member
    Black and white film star = brilliant! I'm terrible at coming up with Halloween costumes. Congrats on your progress!
  • Colbyandsage
    Colbyandsage Posts: 751 Member
    You are adorable! Congrats on all the hard work. Hope you have a great Halloween!
  • cybersheel
    cybersheel Posts: 145 Member
    Well done - you're looking fabulous! Like the Black and White Film Star might just steal that idea!
  • jessannprice
    jessannprice Posts: 183 Member
    You look beautiful!! The costume is perfect!!
  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
    Beautiful, and the costume idea is brilliant. :heart:
  • silvergurl518
    silvergurl518 Posts: 4,123 Member
    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
    tanyasee Posts: 2
    Wow! Great motivational pictures! Good job!
  • carolose46
    carolose46 Posts: 199 Member
    wow! great everything! you rock!
  • pocketmole
    pocketmole Posts: 614 Member
    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
    battybecks Posts: 147 Member
    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
    Care76 Posts: 556 Member
    Way to go, you look great! What a cool costume, I love it!
  • pocketmole
    pocketmole Posts: 614 Member
    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 :)

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  • ElizabethObviously
    ElizabethObviously Posts: 380 Member
    that reminds me of that movie pleasantville. pretty cool!
  • ReadyToBeMeAt160
    ReadyToBeMeAt160 Posts: 149 Member
    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
    geekpryncess Posts: 118 Member
    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
    Anna800 Posts: 639 Member
    Congratulations and wow your makeup looks amazing!
  • breezyleaf
    breezyleaf Posts: 34 Member
    WOW!!! YOU LOOK AHHHMMAAZZZIINNGGG!!!! Thanks for sharing your success and motivating us all :D
  • ICarla
    ICarla Posts: 200 Member
    You look great! Best costume hands down! And your weight loss progress is nothing short of amazing!
  • xiamjackie
    xiamjackie Posts: 611 Member
    You look amazing! And your makeup was flawless!
  • wateryphoenix
    wateryphoenix Posts: 644 Member
    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 <3
  • niricava
    niricava Posts: 89 Member
    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
    happy_angi09 Posts: 46 Member
    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
    seltzermint555 Posts: 10,740 Member
    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
    seltzermint555 Posts: 10,740 Member
    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
    theycallyoumister Posts: 222 Member
    You look so slim! Terrific! :smile:
  • pocketmole
    pocketmole Posts: 614 Member
    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 :p
  • xMermaidx
    xMermaidx Posts: 142 Member
    OMG the black & white Halloween makeup is wicked!! Stunningly creepy! You look amazing! Congratulations!

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