# Literary Cosmetic Guides The 'Halloween Makeup: Edgar Allan Poe's Raven' Tutorial is Scholarly By Jordy E | Published 2012-11-01 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edgar-allan-poes-raven References: [beautylish](http://www.beautylish.com/v/ymrpac/halloween-makeup-edgar-allan-poes-raven) & [goldiestarling.blogspot](http://www.goldiestarling.blogspot.ca) Goldie Starling's 'Halloween Makeup: Edgar Allan Poe's Raven' tutorial uses the work of the American poet as inspiration for this sinister look. This literary cosmetic post borrows from [timeless tales of mystery and fiction](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immortal-perfumes), stories that many turn to on [Halloween night](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lushs-2025-halloween-collection). The Edgar Allan Poe clip begins with a white backdrop as Starling coats her face and eyebrows with light eye shadows and concealers. The base is then topped with [dark violet lipstick](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rouge-noir), deep green shading and black lines drawn along the edges of her nose. To complete the style, the beauty guru made a small bird hat of feathers and various craft pieces. The head covering is optional, though it has a tremendously dramatic effect on the costume. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Viral](https://www.trendhunter.com/viral) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Literary-inspired Makeup:** The trend of literary-inspired makeup offers opportunities for cosmetic companies to collaborate with authors and publishers to create makeup collections based on popular literature. - **Cosmetic Storytelling:** The rise of cosmetic storytelling presents opportunities for beauty influencers and brands to create makeup tutorials and content inspired by well-known books and authors. - **DIY Costume Makeup:** The trend of DIY costume makeup provides an opening for cosmetics brands to develop products and tutorials that cater to consumers who want to create unique and literary-inspired Halloween looks. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Cosmetics:** The cosmetics industry can explore partnerships with authors and publishers to create makeup collections based on popular literature, expanding their target audience and offering unique products. - **Beauty Influencer:** Beauty influencers have an opportunity to create engaging content by developing makeup tutorials and looks inspired by well-known books and authors, attracting a niche audience interested in literary-inspired cosmetic storytelling. - **Halloween Costume:** The Halloween costume industry can tap into the trend of DIY costume makeup by offering products and resources to help consumers create unique and literary-inspired Halloween looks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gothic Poet-Themed Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edgar-allan-poe-speakeasy.md) - [Product-Inspired Halloween Looks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldi-and-elladoesfx.md) - [Comedic Horror Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nyx-x-beetlejuice.md) - [Comedy Horror Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nyx-cosmetics-x-wednesday.md) - [Bird-Inspired Ethereal Cosmetic Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/majestic-feathers.md) - [Makeup Water Brand Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corpse-paint-makeup.md) - [Vampire Film Makeup Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colourpops-twilight-makeup.md) - [Villainous Comic Character Makeup](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revolution-beauty-x-dc-supervillains-collection.md) - [Vampire Slayer Makeup Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vampyre-cosmetics.md)