Wicked Style: beauty and fashion from the dark side

Scare some life into your fall wardrobe with these devilishly appealing looks

By Amanda Hughes
Published: October 28th, 2010 | 2:50pm

Fashion faux-pas run rampant on Halloween: tiny outfits, garish makeup, and black polyester galore. But head-to-toe black isn't just for bad costumes. Inky shades were all over fall runways in velvet, lace, and leather.

No matter what your personal style is, there's no better time to channel your inner goth. Take advantage of the season and play around with the luxe fabrics, funky textures, and smoky makeup you'll find in these spooky-good looks.

ENCHANTRESS

Conjure up your own spell with these high-drama pieces. BB Dakota’s lush wrap coat with its roomy hood makes for a striking silhouette, and a layered necklace and lingerie-inspired onesie dress up dark denim. Use MAC Cosmetics' eyeshadow duo to create a smoldering metallic smoky eye.

Left to right: BB Dakota Gregg Coat, $129.99; Brulee Boudoir Collection teddy, $168; MAC Cosmetics Mineralize Eyeshadow Duo in My Dark Magic, $21; Tom Binns for Disney Couture Queen of Hearts Necklace, $105.99; BB Dakota jeans, $60

VAMP

For a femme fatale look with a modern edge, pick this curve-hugging dress with strong shoulder details. Textured accessories like these Anne Michelle ruffled heels and a pyramid-studded bracelet help break up the monochromatic palette. Finally, keep your makeup simple with an on-trend chunky glitter polish and MAC’s Heartless lipstick, a classic red inspired by the always-fashionable Creulla de Vil.

Left to right: MAC Cosmetics Venomous Villains Lipstick in Heartless, $14.50; BB Dakota Creston Dress, $80; Marc by Marc Jacobs Studly Stretch Bracelet, $75; Lippmann Collection Nail Lacquer in Bad Romance, $18; Anne Michelle Ruffle Rimmed D'Orsay Pumps, $31

INGENUE

Sure being bad is fun, but we all have to play the good girl sometimes. This modest lace party dress and timeless princess-cut studs take on fashionable new dimension in black. To keep your look feminine, the figure-conscious cut of this peacoat softens its military details. Chelsea Crew’s Holly oxfords get some teeth from racy peek-a-boo cutouts, and Fresh’s Sugar Lip Treatment gives lips a sheer plum finish even your mom will love.

Left to right: BB Dakota lace dress, $104.99; Fresh Sugar Plum, $22.50; Chelsea Crew Holly Oxfords, $59; Black Diamond Mini Earrings, $10; BB Dakota military coat, $89.99

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