How to Make a Magnificent Maleficent

Many a mental wheel is spinning as Fall begins to insinuate itself and awaken our base Halloweeny instincts. This year's coup de costume is that of Maleficent, the maligned, mistreated, misunderstood, and mostly beneficent protagonist in Disney's live action fantasy twist, featuring the perfectly cast Angelina Jolie.

Let's start with a few of her various looks — from the ingenue protector of the moors to the brazen baddy out to curse the king's infant daughter.

Now... for the makeup... and those lips.. those glorious lips!  MAC makeup wings to the rescue with a delightful and fantastical arsenal of products to give you that gorgeous classic look: smokey eyes, porcelain skin, red red lips.

Here's a thorough tutorial that will help you get the look, and most challenging, the cheeks

Available costume looks:

Should the Mac shade not work magic with your own coloring, here are a few other rich and lush options as seen in Harper's Bazaar:

Rimmel London Moisture Renew Lipstick
in Diva Red, $7, walgreens.com

Revlon Colorstay Ultimate Suede Lipstick 

in Boho Chic, $10, available in October.

Lipstick Queen Silver Screen Lipstick in Have Paris, $50, 

available in September at lipstickqueen.com

Now go look magnificent! And by all means, share with us your pics!!