I really wasn’t joking when I’ve told you guys (on multiple occasions) that I’ve been a cat for like four Halloweens in a row, haha. It’s always been due to a combination of procrastination, laziness and no idea what I’m even doing for Halloween. ;) This past year, though, I decided to change up my usual whiskers, ears and tail combo for something a bit more glam! I had so much fun doing this glam cat Halloween makeup look (a leopard look, I guess?) and it was honestly pretty easy. I got so many compliments on it, too!
I’m not going to go into face details- do whatever works best for you in terms of primer, foundation, blush and highlight! Just make sure it’s going to be budge-proof and last all night long!
For the eyes, I went for a pretty basic bronzey smokey eye using the Morphe 35F palette (which is a STUNNING palette, but I no longer use a bunch of ingredients that were in it, so I unfortunately had to give it away). Do whatever you want for your eyeshadow, but the more glam the better with this Halloween look!
What’s most important for the eyes to give you that cat look is the liner. I used the Kat Von D Tattoo Liner in Trooper and winged it out not only at the outer corner of my eye, but also the inner corner. You want to sort of draw on a new tear duct with a sharp point, and then continue that to connect to the inner corner of your bottom lashline. Use lots of highlight on the inner corner of your eye to accentuate this!
Lashes are also a must for the full on glam look. I’m usually terrible at putting on false lashes, but somehow manage to do it once a year at Halloween semi-alright, haha. If this is you, no worries. Layer up your most elongating, voluminous mascara and call it a day! Otherwise, the Ardell Demi Wispies are my favorite falsies, especially for my fellow hooded eye gals.
Okay, onto the leopard spots! I only did the half of my face that my hair doesn’t usually cover. I took a fine liner brush and just made little spots by dipping the brush in a cup of water and then into a cheap black shadow (pretty sure I used one of these inexpensive BH Cosmetics palettes).
Next, I just used my finger and a light gold shade in the Morphe 35F palette to add a swipe of gold to the inner part of the spots, and then went over top of that with the Urban Decay Heavy Metal Glitter Eyeliner in Midnight Cowboy. I keep these gold and silver glitter liners in my makeup stash at all times because they are the beeeest for when you want a little pop of glitter! They stay all day and are super easy to use. Love them!
Last but not least: make sure your brows are bold (it helps draw attention to your eyes!), draw on a little nose (I used black shadow to create the shape then went over it with the Kat Von D Tattoo Liner so it wouldn’t smear later on) and use a budge-proof liquid lipstick (I think I used Anastasia Beverly Hills Liquid Lipstick in Allison).
Pop on a pair of cat ears and a tail (this cat costume accessories set will have you covered), and you’re good to go! Happy Halloween!
Kate says
Oh wow! I love this! Whenever I go as a cat all I do is a cat eye and a black nose. This is gorgeous. Need to try.
Chelsea says
That’s what I used to do as well and then last year I was finally like well, if I’m going to do this for the fourth time, I’m going to do it right… haha! I love how it turned out!
Lisette says
You are so cute <3 Love this look!
Chelsea says
Thanks friend!
Whitney says
Super cute!! I LOVE this look for a party or handing out candy!! I’ll have to try it!
Chelsea says
Perfect either way! It’s just fun to get to go all out on the makeup like this :)
Courtney says
I love your glam cat!
Chelsea says
Thank you! xo
Kimberly says
Love that you only did half your face. I think that makes it elegant!
Chelsea says
Thank you! Yeah, keeps it from getting a little too kids facepaint-y, haha.
Eugenia says
I love fun costumes that use creative makeup! You look great!
Chelsea says
Thanks girl!!
Christine Keys says
Oh my gosh! Such a cute look!
Chelsea says
Thanks Christine :)
carrie @ frugal foodie mama says
This looks amazing! I am not sure that I am talented enough to pull this off, but you look purrrfect (see what I did there? ;) )!
Chelsea says
Hahaha, clever!!! ;)
Brooke Pakulski says
I LOVE the cat eye and also how you added bling to your spots! So gorgeous!
Chelsea says
Thanks Brooke!
Shannon says
Wow! So adorable, and just in time for Halloween! Can’t wait to try it!
Chelsea says
I’d love to see how it turns out if you do!