How To: Create a retro pin up girl makeup look for Halloween

It doesn't take much to assemble a convincing Halloween costume. While classic pin up girls like Marilyn Monroe and Ava Gardner were as well known for their curves as for their excessive makeup chair times, the type of makeup they did - cat eyeliner, flushed cheeks, and red lips - is actually really easy to achieve.

Check out this video to learn how to create a retro pin up look that's plain gorgeous. You can even wear this look for special occasions other than Halloween.