By Claudina Hannon
This fall, as you aimlessly search for television shows to watch, you may come across a select few shows that are bound to bring a terrifying twist to your everyday programming. We’re referring to American Horror Story: Hotel, Scream Queens, and Penny Dreadful, and to bring a throwback favorite into the mix, we are also including Buffy the Vampire Slayer for those 90s fans. Each female character below is fearless and frightful in her own peculiar way and most importantly, they each have a very distinct fashion sense that goes hand-in-hand with their personalities. .
American Horror Story: Hotel
The Countess
The Countess, portrayed by none other than Lady Gaga, is the bold embodiment of sexy and scary at the same time. She has luxurious, long platinum blonde locks and usually wears body conscious silhouettes with plenty of statement jewels. Achieve this look by wearing long, red or black nails, and for the makeup, create an exaggerated winged eye and keep your foundation in a matte finish.
Top row (from left): Bling Jewelry brooch, MAC Viva Glam I lipstick, 1stdibs diamond earrings.
Bottom row (from left): Giuseppe Zanotti sandals, Fendi leather gloves, Donna Karan dress.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Buffy
This 90s television queen is known for at times forgoing comfort for fashion when fighting vampires. That’s why we’ve chosen some of her signature fashion pieces – a leather skirt, tall leather boots and a choker. Have some fun with this costume by adding mix and match earrings and ear cuffs, as well as a pop of color through your outwear. For the makeup, give emphasis to your eyes with a metallic shadow and glossy peach tones for your lip color.
Top row (from left): Balmain jacket, Charlotte Russe choker, Kookai cropped tank.
Middle row: Valentino bracelet and ring set.
Bottom row (from left): Aldo boots, Mudd earring and cuff set, The Row skirt.
Penny Dreadful
Vanessa Ives
Ms. Ives has a very mysterious and dangerous presence in Penny Dreadful and her personality is also reflected through her goth yet elegant fashion choices. She usually keeps her accessories to a minimum, but she does wear earrings, and the ones selected below will keep your look modern. Achieve her makeup look by trying a smokey eye with a smeared effect and give your cheeks a glow with a cream blush and highlighter.
Top row (from left): Runa Jewelry earring, SheIn coat.
Middle row: Jules Smith ear jacket.
Bottom row (from left): Self Portrait dress, Nicholas Kirkwood bootie.
Scream Queens
Chanel Oberlin
If you’d prefer to embrace a Queen B with an always sassy attitude, then Chanel Oberlin might be the perfect costume choice. Chanel’s clothes are always girly and polished with a love for pastel shades and all kinds of accessories to match. To achieve this look keep your makeup focused on pink eye shadow tones and add a brighter lip to finish it off.
Top row (from left): Fendi sunglasses, Vita Fede earrings, Unreal Fur coat, Kookai top.
Bottom row (from left): Sophia Webster sandals, Lulu Guinness clutch, The Limited necklace, Alice + Olivia skirt.
