So, You Wanna Be A Vampire....

relache by relache
Last updated: 12/05/2011

Vampires aren't just for Halloween anymore....

Here is the DIY guide to being a vampire. And when I say DIY, I mean you get to be just the sort of vampire that you envision! If you want to glitter, then sparkle. If you want to drip blood, go for it. And if you wish to goth your heart out... well, I'll help you!

Get some historical background about vampires, read tips for makeup, watch videos that show you how to do different types of vampire makeup, explore ideas for costumes and find links to great accessories like contact lenses and fangs. You can get your goth on or become a full-fledged blood-sucker, as suits your tastes. This lens includes ideas and tips so that you could become a vampire in a little as a half an hour, or help you put together the party-stopping costume that takes a few weeks to assemble.

Welcome, Children of the Night!
(yes, that's me, in one of my darker incarnations...)

Which Is Your Favorite Vampire Movie?

Most people fall in love with vampires via movies, and it's a great way to research what sort of vampire you want to be when working on a costume. So... which is YOUR fave?

Bram Stoker's Dracula (Collector's Edition)

Bram Stoker's Dracula (Collector's Edition)

With dizzying cinematic tricks and astonishing per more...5 points

The Lost Boys (Two-Disc Special Edition)

The Lost Boys (Two-Disc Special Edition)

Strange events threaten an entire family when two more...4 points

The Hunger

The Hunger

Catherine Deneuve and David Bowie are rich, beauti more...3 points

Van Helsing (Widescreen Edition)

Van Helsing (Widescreen Edition)

Like a roller coaster ready to fly off its rails, Van more...3 points

Near Dark

Near Dark

The word "vampire" is never mentioned in more...3 points

Interview with the Vampire

Interview with the Vampire

When it was announced that Tom Cruise would play t more...1 point

Fright Night

Fright Night

When a teenager learns that his next door neighbor more...1 point

Fangs

If there's one thing common to ALL vampires, it's a sexy pair of fangs! If you want to be an extra cool vampire, you'll wear your fangs at home and practice reading something aloud so that you learn to talk without them effecting your speech or biting yourself. Practice is also the best way to find out if your fangs are going to stay properly in place. (no one wants their teeth to slip at the wrong moment!)
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Vampire Tutorials

Get some video instruction for becoming a vampire. Seeing how makeup gets put on can make it a lot easier to do yourself, or it can give you some great new ideas.
Seductive Vampire
by MichellePhan | video info

56,158 ratings | 12,018,929 views
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Vampire Capes

Dracula and his super-sexy cape left an indelible mark on vampire style. Choose from a variety of cape styles and materials. Things to think about include how often you are going to wear it (invest in a nice one if you want to have a good one), how long it should be (length from knees to ankles is best and prevents tripping) and what sort of material is appropriate (satin is good for indoors, wool is best for outside).
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On Being a Vampire

Here is some of the history and mythology about vampires.
Spells to Become a Vampire
A vampire is a mortal creature that has for some reason rejected its soul, expelling it from and giving control of its actions to the sensual body, the source of the reaction, the remnants of the soul, or a conglomerate of all three.
How do I become a vampire?
How do I become a vampire? To tell the truth, you have to be born one. As far as I know. I've heard of turnings, but have yet to see one.
A Guide to Being a Vampire
I keep hearing all kinds of people complaining about the way people play Vampires in live gaming. I also keep seeing people doing the same things over and over that scream WRONG in big funky letters. So in my arrogance, I've decided to write the ultimate guide to playing a Kindred, regardless of clan or age or any of that stuff.

Vampire Dresses

For the Ladies of the Night

Are you the sort of vampire who likes her dresses to be long and flowing? Do you dress from a previous time period? Or are you just classic gothic?
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Vampire Blogs

They want to suck your blood, and have you read their blogs

'Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter' trailer released
By Ethan Sacks / NEW YORK DAILY NEWS Benjamin Walker in a trailer for 'Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter' that debuted at Time.com. Four score and seven minutes ago, 20th Century Fox released the latest trailer for "Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter," much ...
Nicolas Cage Is Pretty Sure He's Not a Vampire
By Mike Fleeman Addressing one of the more bizarre rumors about his personal life, the actor says he's almost certain he's not a time-traveling vampire whose image was said to have been captured in a Civil War-era photo of a man resembling Cage.
Kristen Stewart transformed into vampire in Breaking Dawn, Part 2 (with video)
The dialogue is hard to hear (and the picture is partially ? and hilariously ? obscured by a "Price Cut: $699.99" sign stuck on the TV), but the scene appears to feature newly turned Bella adjusting to vampire life (which is clearly suiting her.
Behind-The-Scenes Video Footage From EW's Steamy Vampire Diaries Photo Shoot
We shared with you the sensually seductive new Entertainment Weekly covers featuring the hawt trio from The Vampire Diaries, and now we have video from behind-the-scenes of the shoot. We've got four words for you: Smolderhalder in his undies!!!! Swoon.

Vampire Makeup Kits

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Vampire Eyes - contact lenses

Deciding to do contact lenses for your vampire costume is not a casual decision. They can be expensive if you need a prescription and if you've never worn contacts you'll need to see an opthamologist to get fitted. But they sure look amazing...
www.fxeyes.com - Check Out Hollywood's Source For Special Effect Contact Lenses and Your Online Store for Custom Handpainted and Premade FX, Crazy Eyes, Wild Eyes, and Halloween Lenses.
We want to welcome you to FX Eyes.com Hollywood's source for custom special effect contact lenses. Please feel free to browse our online selection of colored contact lenses, custom hand painted, color enhancing, and premade lenses.
Value Halloween Contacts, Theatrical Contact Lenses
For Halloween Contact lenses, Halloween contacts, Theatrical Contacts, Costume contacts in non prescription power.
Buy Lestat (Interview with a Vampire) Contact Lenses from Specialty Lenses Online at Vision Direct
**Prescription Required** A valid prescription for this lens is required to order.
Crazy Contact Lenses - Crazy Eyes Novelty contact lenses
Crazy contact lenses suitable for all eyes and can be worn for 30 days, in stock now red devil, cat eye, demon blood red and new silver lenses, world-wide delivery.

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