Posting madness: makeup tips for a specific look?

[cupcake_goth]

Help me, oh LJ Hivemind! I have an upcoming photo shoot where I need to look, er, mad. Not angry, but crazy. I would also prefer that the mad look be at least a bit flattering, because I'm vain. (Look, I will freely admit to my vanity. I am not in denial about it.)

Anyway, yes. Mad-looking makeup. I'm thinking of something vaguely Emilie Autumn-ish, but without the heart or the exaggeratedly-tiny lips.





But maybe more pinks and deep purple/browns, instead of red and black, because I've learned that trying to do that sort of look in red and black makes me look tired and unwell.

So, this is where I turn to the LJ Hivemind! Give me suggestions or tips for doing flattering-yet-mad-looking makeup, please! Thank you.

Comments

[phoenixfire12.livejournal.com]

Your current icon makes you look like the Mad Hatter. If you're looking for something different than that maybe along with the crazed makeup you could tease the hell out of your hair as well, but leave a ringlet or two here and there for contrast.

[cupcake-goth.livejournal.com]

I need to look more Mad Hatter-ish than this icon, but thank you! And yes, teased-out hair is part of the plan.