Recent Examples on the WebNicola once again chose a vibrant pink gown, featuring cape-style sleeves and a plunging neckline, and paired it with vampy platform shoes.—Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024 Anok Yao gunned for best dressed in a vampy gown with an open-back by Quine Li.—Vogue, 4 May 2024 Celebrities, too, have continued to be inspired by the film's vampy fashions.—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2024 The The Idea of You star transformed herself into a sleek seductress with a faux pompadour pixie hairstyle and deep, dark vampy lipstick and eye shadow to match.—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 25 Mar. 2024 Whereas once upon a time vampy dark shades and glamorous reds were the order of the evening, barely-there pinks and muted flesh tones were about as dramatic as things got at the ceremony, with many celebrities opting for nothing at all.—Georgia Day, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2024 But there were some who dared to go bold with vampy dark smokey eyes: Danielle Brooks chose a charcoal eye, while Wicked star Cynthia Erivo wore a fitting emerald green.—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 10 Mar. 2024 At the same time, vampy, grunge, and gothic styles are having a moment, from whimsigoth to the vampire aesthetic (inspired by Olivia Rodrigo, who's now off on her Guts world tour).—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Mar. 2024 For the event, Fox kept her pink hair and added another bold pop of color with a vampy red lip.—Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 19 Feb. 2024
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