I can still remember the day that The Hunger Games hit theaters. I was downtown Seattle for a chiropractic appointment and on the square, there were two women dressed up as characters from The Hunger Games, promoting the film, and I knew immediately that Effie Trinket would be my Halloween costume this year. With her flawless commitment to appearance and perfect comedic timing, she was the highlight of the movie for me. Well, her and Caesar Flickerman.
While there are some pretty impressive custom costumes out there for Effie Trinket, I wasn’t interested in spending a ton of money or time on mine. Once I realized I had teal colored clothes that were similar to her costume in one of the scenes, the costume came together easily from there. I just had to buy a few flowers and a wig.
Costume Components
- Teal turtleneck
- Teal skirt
- Teal tights
- Teal flower pin – bought at Michael’s and converted to a clip
- Black rose – bought at Michael’s
- Gaudy turquoise jewelry
- Blonde wig – bought on Amazon
- White makeup (be sure to check out this step-by-step Effie Trinket makeup tutorial)
- Yellow, blue, green eyeshadow
- Pink blush and lipstick
- Teal nail polish
Costume Inspiration
Photo: Hayworth1981 on Flickr
To really become Effie Trinket, I enlisted the help of Celebrity Makeup Artist DorothyInez. With 25 years background in makeup in the entertainment, DorothyInez was instrumental in helping me get into character. She embraced the role of creative director, and served as assistant photographer, making the shoot a phenomenal success. You can watch for a separate blog with a makeup tutorial for Effie Trinket.
If you are looking for Halloween costume help, both DorothyInez and I do online consultations worldwide, providing helpful costume and makeup tutorials from the comfort of your living room. And if you are in Seattle, we’re available for hire to get you into character this Halloween! In the meantime, check out this step-by-step Effie Trinket Makeup Tutorial!
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You look even better than the actress!!
How generous of you to say so — I like you!
LOVE the eye make-up!
XOXO
-Daisy Nguyen from PS BANANAS fashion blog:
http://psbananas.com
Thanks Daisy! We have the lovely and talented DorothyInez to thank for the fab eye makeup. It totally seems like something that could be adapted for a night dancing…
Sarah
Wow that is WONDERFUL! You perfected the look. Many fans on my page will enjoy this. Just remember not to spill anything on the Mahogany tables.
Paul thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! As a Hunger Games aficionado, it means a lot coming from you. You're welcome to share with your fans. Next up: a Katniss Everdeen Halloween costume, complete with bow and arrow. I'll definitely let you know once it goes live. LOL, yes, preserve the mahogany! -Sarah
I'd call this an "edgy glamorous" look for Halloween, kind of like the past meeting 2012. Awesome.
Thanks Mark! Glad you chimed in. Happy Halloween! -Sarah
Paul, as a fan of archery and the Hunger Games I thought you would appreciate this Katniss Everdeen Halloween costume I just posted! It\’s hot off the press! http://www.cablecarcouture.com/halloween-costumes…
Wow. That is truly inspirational! My site is having a Hunger Games costume contest (http://hungergamesarchery.com/announcing-the-free-hunger-games-halloween-costume-contest/). I think I'll reference this picture and link to it as inspiration
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