Halloween. It never crossed my mind that i'm going to celebrate it here in Arxan. Early this morning, we were told that we're going to have a halloween party tonight.
The boys were instructed to grab costumes from the random pile available in one of the rooms. We don't even know what the staffs were planning. Just that only a part of it will be filmed and the rest we get to enjoy among ourselves. Even the production staffs were in on the party.
I grabbed the costume where my name was written. Each were packed in a black bag that's why you won't have any idea what kind of clothes you got until you checked it. They said some of the costumes comes in pairs, meaning you would have a partner depending on the characters available.
I was hoping for a cute one like a bunny, a cat or even a pig. We were told not to take a peek until the time that we're about to change to maintain the element of surprise.
As we finished the task for the day, we finally proceeded on our own rooms to change. I opened the black bag and found a red and white baseball shirt with the words "Daddy's 'Lil Monster" written on it, a red and blue jacket and shorts, a blonde wig with pigtails one side had pink on it, the other had blue, stockings and finally a choker.
If I'm not mistaken, I will be Harley Quinn for tonight. I've watched Suicide Squad before and I really enjoyed her character.
I tried to remember if my character will have a partner. And a green haired guy with a constant grin etched on his face came to mind. Joker. I wonder who will be paired with me.
I decided to change into the costume first. I brought one of my black army boots with me that will perfectly go with the costume.
I searched the makeup of Harley quinn online to see if I can try to imitate her makeup. KEYWORD: TRY." Luckily I frequently got some tips from my makeup artists and from Lipstick Prince. The show actually taught me a lot of techniques.
I got my yellow makeup kit and searched for the available eyeshadow palette. I don't actually bring makeup with me, but we were told that there are no makeup artist around on the entire of shooting. So my makeup artist packed the essentials for me.
I opened the eyeshadow kit. Luckily there's a blue and pink palette. I dab the pink color on my right eye and the blue on my left eye. It wasn't hard to do since the makeup is supposed to be smudged. So I did the exact thing.
I also draw a heart symbol on my left cheek using the eyeliner copying the picture that I found. Then I used a red lipstick and smudged it like my eyeshadow.
I was about to place the wig on my head when I received a text from Dylan.
Yue, you done changing?
I replied immediately.
Almost. Just finishing up. Why?
SOS. They gave me some makeup and I don't know how to put it on.
Okay. Come to my room. I'll try to help you though I won't promise anything. What's your costume by the way?
You'll see when I get there.
Okay.
I finally got the wig on its place. Taking precautions not to damage any of the strands. I heard a knock on my door.
"Come in. It's open." Dylan went inside. I was still looking on my mirror where I saw his costume. I laughed.
"Well hello there Mr. J." He smirked when he heard my greetings, happy that I know about it then posed smugly.
His hair was brushed up and tinged with a neon green color. Probably hair wax. But his face was still bare from makeup. I turned to face him still sitting on the chair.
He's wearing a white long sleeve shirt underneath with marks that served as Joker's tattoo. On top of that is a long purple leather coat paired with a purple and yellow pants. On his feet were his black boots. His signature gun necklace rested on top of his neck.
Damn. He's really rocking the gangster vibe. From the smirk he is sporting, it's clear that he was enjoying every moment of it. And here I am also enjoying the view.
"Hey Yue! You're the reat Harleen Quinzel. So we're partners then?" He coughed to get my attention.
"It seems so."
I stood up and walked towards him. His eyes travelled from my face down to my outfit. When he was finish checking my costume, his expression turned sour.
"What?" I asked him. I pulled the shirt consciously.
"I don't like the stockings Yue. Can you change?" He said.
"It's part of the costume Dy. What's the matter? Don't I look cool? " I twirled in front of him to emphasize my point.
He crossed his arms, forehead wrinkled due to his assessment on my outfit.
"That's the problem. It's so cool that it makes you so sexy. The shorts are too short and your entire legs are exposed. I don't want the others to see you this way."
"What way?" I ask innocently.
"Look could you please just change into leggings? Or get a thicker stockings? Besides it's too cold outside, I don't want you to freeze out there." His eyes begging.
"But it won't complement the outfit." I tried to justify my point.
"Please?" Great. The adorable Dylan came out.
"Okay. Since you're asking nicely. Can I atleast put on the shorts on top of the stockings then?"
He contemplated for a moment. Then nodded.
"Can you come out for a moment? I'll just change."
I called him afterwards.
"Well that's better. Sexy but covered. At least I'm the only one who got to see the nice legs beneath it." He stared at my legs.
I kicked him on his leg.
"Eyes up here Mister. You're so full of yourself." I heard him chuckle.
"Come on, I'm going to put your makeup."
I already searched for Joker's look so I knew what to do with the makeup that was given him.
I made sure his entire face and neck were covered with white. Then I place some black eyeshadow around his eyes. I also wrote the word Deranged on his forehead with an eyeliner. And lastly I swiped some red lipstick on his lips. Making sure I outlined it outside of his actual lips, the permanent grin.
When he saw my finish work on the mirror, he turned to look at me and said "Why so serious?"
I laughed and pulled him outside.
"Come on Puddin. We're going to be late for the party."
And just like the embodiment of Arkham couple decided to wreck some halloween party.
