I realize that with everything catching fire, clouds of disease floating through town and all of us making peace with our impending deaths, outfit inspiration has a hit a real low. So, I’ve made a quick list of DIY looks to help you make it through the end of days in style!
1. Ash as makeup
So your entire city is burning. All your worldly possessions are gone, including your trusty makeup kit (even your Naked palettes!). Well, silver lining, look at what’s around you! What do you see? Ash, soot, dirt, whatever you want to call it, these leftovers from the Great Fire have similar properties to your favorite powders!
Grab a container and fill it up with this stuff in between escaping the Hell beasts. I recommend using some fur scraps from your latest kill as a brush to apply some ash as a contour for a real avant-garde survivor’s look. You’ll really harken back to all those Hunger Games-inspired trends, so retro!
2. Layer, layer, layer!
With temperatures fluctuating between -50 and 150 degrees Fahrenheit, your daily look has to be able to meet the ever-changing demands of the Final Storm. Luckily, the rags that are left over from your once-impeccable wardrobe or found in the crumbling remains of civilization are perfect for the latest layered trend!
See if you can vary between shades of brown, gray and beige as well as textures to really highlight the different pieces of your look. If you’re feeling really ambitious, dried blood splatter can add a splash of color and really sends a “Don’t mess with me” vibe to roving murderous bandits.
3. Making jewelry from diamonds in the rough
Accessorizing when you’re facing death by starvation, disease, mauling by demon, fire or botched rapture is hard. However, taking those extra few minutes after returning from foraging empty-handed to bump your outfit to the next level can really make a difference in your ensemble.
I know just two weeks ago you were telling everyone over brunch how much you wanted to make and sell your own jewelry on Etsy. So, why not now? Grab a small strip of scrap metal, heat it up a bit over one of those pits to Hell, and bend it into a basic ring shape. Then, grab any one of those rocks lying around and stick it in while the metal’s still hot and bendy. Ta-da, your very own rock ring!
That’s all for now! If we’re all still alive next week, check back in for my next post: the ideal hunting and foraging ensembles.