It’s Halloween season and scary movies are on my mind. Right now, all I can think about are werewolves. I’ve compiled a short list of my favorite werewolf makeup looks…not to be confused with favorite werewolves. Let’s get started:

1: The Wolf Man. Lon Chaney Jr. stars as the Wolf Man. While trying to save a young lady from a wolf attack, Chaney Jr. receives a bite. He kills the wolf man only to become one himself later in the story. These early transformation effects are great. We get to see hair growth on the body, not just a hand growing claws. Good stuff. Plus, he doesn’t look like a giant ape like so many others do (Oz I’m looking at you!)

2: I Was a Teenage Werewolf. Michael Landon is the unfortunate teen wolf. This wolf look stands out due to its prominent pompadour. The high teased hair will become a mainstay for lovable wolf types. The first good look we get of Landon’s wolf is upside down through the eyes of May 1957’s playmate. Scary stuff. Well, sorta scary. See the rest of the list…

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This spring I fell for Whedon’s latest show Dollhouse. It started a little shaky but strengthened considerably by the end of the season. Several of my online/convention buddies are planning to dress as dolls and ManWithPez will be a handler. What shall I do?

I picked one of my favorite characters, Dr. Saunders. She is played by the magnificent Amy Acker. Dr. Saunders was attacked left with facial scars. Here is my attempt at recreating the scars. You’ll see a few differences in some of them but that’s because I was testing different techniques.

I used spirit gum, wax, maroon eyeshadow, black eyeliner, lip liner, red lipstick, and base makeup. I used the lip line to pencil in where the scars should go. Next I dabbed on the spirit gum on one line. As it was getting tacky, I rolled the wax into a worm shape and then pressed it onto the gummy line (the wax might stick to your fingers, that’s okay). I did this one scar at a time. Stipple on the eyeshadow. Draw the eyeliner down the middle of the scars and dab off excess. Repeat this step with the lipstick. Dab some more. Blend a little with your base color. Set with powder to lessen the tacky feeling. Voila.

I need a lab coat and a new wig. So, what do you think?

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The FDA is urging consumers to stop using face paint by Fun Express, Inc. The Oriental Trading Company owns and distributes the paints. If you’ve purchased face paints from them, please check you labels and discard or return the product. The products are being voluntarily recalled after reports of adverse skin reactions caused by significant microbial contamination. A list of face paints manufactured by Shanghai Color Art Stationery Company Limited, Shanghai, China, follows:

- 85/2077 Blue Face Paint 8 8760048110 7

- 85/2078 Purple Face Paint 8 8760048112 1

- 85/2079 Red Face Paint 8 8760048114 5

- 85/2080 Orange Face Paint 8 8760048116 9

- 85/2081 Black Face Paint 8 8760048118 3

- 85/2082 Green Face Paint 8 8760048120 6

Please report any adverse events from face paints to the FDA as well as to state and local health authorities. Adverse events and product quality problems can be reported to FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program. You can call 1-800-FDA-1088, mail to MedWatch, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20852-9787, or fax 1-800-FDA-0178.

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I love pin-ups. They can be sassy, sweet, and a little saucy. When I think of pin-ups, I think of the great Betty Grable. Her million dollar legs and over-the-shoulder glance kept servicemen around the world in a fighting spirit (fighting to get home!).

There have been lots of famous pin-up darlings since Miss Grable brought the trend out of the shadowed newsstand. Bettie Page hit the scene and turned it on its head. For generations, women have wanted her sleek hair and sexy naivety. If you want to release your inner pin-up girl, keep reading to find out where to get the clothes and how to do your hair and makeup. Oh, and a few photographs for inspiration!

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Children love to play dress up and wear costumes. Prosthetics and false eyelashes may seem over the top, but both are safe when used properly. Children can wear just about everything adults can…including false eyelashes. Just remember, children have delicate, undamaged skin. Let’s keep it that way for as long as we can. Foundation tips, false eyelashes, and more!

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Tonight was the 81st Academy Awards. I went over the nominations last month. The competition was intense. All of the nominees deserved the recognition they’ve received. The votes have been tabulated and the winners for costume and makeup design have been revealed. See who won!

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