So you saved your Halloween costume planning for the very last minute and Amazon orders, Target runs, and trips to the craft store are all out of the question? Don’t panic. Just because your costume party is looming doesn’t mean you can't come up with a winning look. In fact, you don’t even have to overthink it — just channel your Zodiac sign.
"There are so many things you can do with this idea at all different skill levels," Molly Greenwald, celebrity makeup artist (and astrology fan) points out. She recommends looking into the colors associated with your sign, then be realistic about what you have the time and patience to actually pull off when going through references on Instagram. "Most of these looks feature a simple accessory and then fairly simple makeup, so don't bite off more than you can chew," she says. "Avoid choosing a complicated look if you aren't a talented artist already, just keep it simple so you can execute it well."
That means a flower crown and shimmery makeup will satisfy the pickiest of Virgos, fishnet stockings and ocean-colored eyeshadow will transform you into a Pisces, or you can channel a lioness to show your loyalty to the Leo. "Some brushes and the makeup you own could be enough, but Youtube tutorials are amazing for the assist and found items around the home can always be surprisingly useful," she says, noting that seashells, stickers, toys, and even tin foil can be all you need.
To help get you inspired — and out the door fast — we rounded up some looks from IG that are as easy as reading your daily predictions, ahead.
Aries
This user transformed into a ram with just silver shadow and basic tin foil.
Orange eyeshadow is trending for fall... and you're gonna need
a lot of it copy this makeup. Like Aries, you'll also want to be adventurous with your Halloween costume, so don't be afraid to get crazy with glitter. You can use any loose shimmer pigment in your collection to create the metallic tears seen here.
Taurus
An exaggerated nose contour is the easiest part of this look, then once you find horns to imitate the sign of the bull, you're good to go.
Take the horns and animal accents off this costume and you almost have the perfect fall makeup.
Gemini
There are two (very different) sides to every Gemini, so mastering this zodiac costume requires two different styles of makeup on your face. Tip: Dress one half of your face in smoky colors and a dramatic brow shape, then show off your softer side on the other half with neutral shades. (Don't forget dueling hairstyles!)
Take it a step forward by segmenting your personalities with a thick black line done in liquid liner.
Cancer
The crab is the symbol of Cancer... and the inspiration behind your Halloween makeup. For this Zodiac sign, you'll want to use burnt orange and red shadows to copy the colors of the critter. Bonus points if you have seashell decals laying around to enhance your look.
Instead of contouring with brown powder, chisel your face with red eyeshadow or blush to replicate this crabby makeup.
Leo
Pull out a liquid liner and your favorite neutral matte eyeshadow palette because you'll need it to master this Leo makeup.
You can put a glam twist on your lion makeup by wearing metallic lipstick, feather brows, and styling your hair with gold accessories.
VirgoRemember
Greenwald's advice for not taking on too much? This is especially true if you're going as the meticulous Virgo. To master this look, use earth-toned palettes and lipstick you already own to create a face that'll stand out beyond Halloween night, then wear all white and pull out your festival flower crown from Coachella —
or make one.
Libra
The key to looking like Libra is finding dangly earrings that represent the scales. Once you've found your earrings then the fun truly begins. Libras are usually artistic so you can get creative with the rest of your makeup. The more glitter, the better.
Or you can keep the rest of your makeup simple, but don't forget big earrings.
Scorpio
Your Halloween makeup should be equal parts prickly and seductive — just like the water sign. Opt for smoky brown and black eyeshadow shades for your lids and burgundy colors for your lips.
Tie your hair into a high bubble ponytail or a three-strand braid to really imitate the snappy tail of the scorpion.
Sagittarius
The Sagittarius is a born adventurer, so for your costume party go dressed as the sign's symbol: the archer. To complete your look, include a nod to a bow and arrow.
If you're feeling really adventurous, mix your archer accessories with unicorn makeup so your costume can feel even dreamier.
Capricorn
Replicating goat horns will be the toughest part of this look. The rest of your makeup can be as simple as your regular routine: bronze eyeshadow, contoured cheeks, and nude lipgloss.
Let's be honest: Any kind of natural headpiece will work for this earth sign, even this headband adorned with thin sticks. To really define your cheeks just add some
yellow eyeshadow to your hollows as blush.
Aquarius
The water bearer represents the energetic personality of Aquarius. Its lucky gem and color also happen to be turquoise — so you'll need lots of blue makeup to pull this look off.
Use different shades of sapphire on your lids and for eyeliner. To make your face multidimensional, use silver and ivory powders to highlight.
Pisces
You'll need an eye shadow palette with blues and sea-green colors for this water sign. Since the symbol of Pisces is a fish, you can also get creative to make your skin look like its covered in scales. How? Just hold a pair of fishnet stockings over your skin and apply damp shadow through the fabric to create the look of scales.
To really up the ante, incorporate coordinating neon colors and rhinestones on your face. "Avoiding things like cheap adhesive that can just melt off of your face," Greenwald says. To make sure your gems stay on all night pick up a
sticker set you can peel-off and apply.
Aries
This user transformed into a ram with just silver shadow and basic tin foil.
Orange eyeshadow is trending for fall... and you're gonna need
a lot of it copy this makeup. Like Aries, you'll also want to be adventurous with your Halloween costume, so don't be afraid to get crazy with glitter. You can use any loose shimmer pigment in your collection to create the metallic tears seen here.
Taurus
An exaggerated nose contour is the easiest part of this look, then once you find horns to imitate the sign of the bull, you're good to go.
Take the horns and animal accents off this costume and you almost have the perfect fall makeup.
Gemini
There are two (very different) sides to every Gemini, so mastering this zodiac costume requires two different styles of makeup on your face. Tip: Dress one half of your face in smoky colors and a dramatic brow shape, then show off your softer side on the other half with neutral shades. (Don't forget dueling hairstyles!)
Take it a step forward by segmenting your personalities with a thick black line done in liquid liner.
Cancer
The crab is the symbol of Cancer... and the inspiration behind your Halloween makeup. For this Zodiac sign, you'll want to use burnt orange and red shadows to copy the colors of the critter. Bonus points if you have seashell decals laying around to enhance your look.
Instead of contouring with brown powder, chisel your face with red eyeshadow or blush to replicate this crabby makeup.
Leo
Pull out a liquid liner and your favorite neutral matte eyeshadow palette because you'll need it to master this Leo makeup.
You can put a glam twist on your lion makeup by wearing metallic lipstick, feather brows, and styling your hair with gold accessories.
VirgoRemember
Greenwald's advice for not taking on too much? This is especially true if you're going as the meticulous Virgo. To master this look, use earth-toned palettes and lipstick you already own to create a face that'll stand out beyond Halloween night, then wear all white and pull out your festival flower crown from Coachella —
or make one.
Libra
The key to looking like Libra is finding dangly earrings that represent the scales. Once you've found your earrings then the fun truly begins. Libras are usually artistic so you can get creative with the rest of your makeup. The more glitter, the better.
Or you can keep the rest of your makeup simple, but don't forget big earrings.
Scorpio
Your Halloween makeup should be equal parts prickly and seductive — just like the water sign. Opt for smoky brown and black eyeshadow shades for your lids and burgundy colors for your lips.
Tie your hair into a high bubble ponytail or a three-strand braid to really imitate the snappy tail of the scorpion.
Sagittarius
The Sagittarius is a born adventurer, so for your costume party go dressed as the sign's symbol: the archer. To complete your look, include a nod to a bow and arrow.
If you're feeling really adventurous, mix your archer accessories with unicorn makeup so your costume can feel even dreamier.
Capricorn
Replicating goat horns will be the toughest part of this look. The rest of your makeup can be as simple as your regular routine: bronze eyeshadow, contoured cheeks, and nude lipgloss.
Let's be honest: Any kind of natural headpiece will work for this earth sign, even this headband adorned with thin sticks. To really define your cheeks just add some
yellow eyeshadow to your hollows as blush.
Aquarius
The water bearer represents the energetic personality of Aquarius. Its lucky gem and color also happen to be turquoise — so you'll need lots of blue makeup to pull this look off.
Use different shades of sapphire on your lids and for eyeliner. To make your face multidimensional, use silver and ivory powders to highlight.
Pisces
You'll need an eye shadow palette with blues and sea-green colors for this water sign. Since the symbol of Pisces is a fish, you can also get creative to make your skin look like its covered in scales. How? Just hold a pair of fishnet stockings over your skin and apply damp shadow through the fabric to create the look of scales.
To really up the ante, incorporate coordinating neon colors and rhinestones on your face. "Avoiding things like cheap adhesive that can just melt off of your face," Greenwald says. To make sure your gems stay on all night pick up a
sticker set you can peel-off and apply.
How To Do Zodiac Makeup For Halloween
Photographed by Megan Madden.