How to Use vampy in a Sentence

vampy

adjective
  • But the vampy dress wasn’t the only change of pace for Stone.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 21 June 2024
  • Even her all-black phone case and onyx ring added to the vampy vibes.
    Hannah Oh, Seventeen, 15 June 2023
  • Anok Yao gunned for best dressed in a vampy gown with an open-back by Quine Li.
    Vogue, 4 May 2024
  • In line with the vampy theme, Turner opted for a smoky eye.
    Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 2 Nov. 2022
  • The beading and décolleté of the dress here are vampy and flapper-ish.
    Mark Feeney, BostonGlobe.com, 20 June 2023
  • The mini hemline and sky-high stilettos gave it a vampy feel.
    Christian Allaire, Vogue, 27 Sep. 2022
  • Boynton, 28, opted for a vampy look on the red carpet for the Netflix film.
    Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 15 Dec. 2022
  • 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
  • With Elliott acting as emcee, the video was a vampy, MTV-ready tour de force.
    Matthew Jacobs, Rolling Stone, 7 Apr. 2021
  • Grande accessorized the look with a black box bag and—what else!—her signature vampy thigh-high boots.
    Christian Allaire, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2018
  • Her makeup was simple on the eye, but completed with a dark nude, vampy lip.
    Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2023
  • Charlotte Tilbury's formulas are pretty 365 days a year, but this set has moody plums and reds for a vampy vibe.
    Lindy Segal, Harper's BAZAAR, 28 July 2022
  • Nicole Franzen Black marble brings vampy energy to any space, so why not add some to your walk-in shower?
    Helena Madden, ELLE Decor, 12 Jan. 2023
  • Still, speaking in a deep, vampy voice, Abramović keeps a lively sense of humor and perspective about it all.
    Vogue, 23 Sep. 2023
  • For that issue, the sisters posed in black-and-white lingerie and fur coats, with vampy makeup and matching shag haircuts.
    Andrea Park, Teen Vogue, 30 Jan. 2018
  • The new two-in-one tint gleams in the same vampy aubergine hue, and like the original, the blend of blue, red, and yellow pigments imparts only a kiss of rosy color.
    Paige Stables, Allure, 20 June 2024
  • Always one to add a punky twist, Rodrigo opted for a black mani-pedi, giving the look a vampy touch.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 16 Aug. 2023
  • Celebrities, too, have continued to be inspired by the film's vampy fashions.
    Christian Allaire, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2024
  • The singer wore the Italian label’s vampy thigh-high boots, embellished all over with large crystal crosses.
    Christian Allaire, Vogue, 13 Jan. 2018
  • Queen Iris rocked a vampy red pant and matching matte lipstick while showing off a pair of fresh platform kicks, the Puma Mayze Sneaker ($90).
    Hannah Oh, Seventeen, 22 Feb. 2023
  • The addition of Swarovski sparkle and a vampy dark mani (care of nail artist to the stars Michelle Class) offered a subtle nod to the impending festive season.
    Kerry McDermott, Glamour, 9 Nov. 2022
  • Whether she's wrapped up in layers of vampy leather or wearing nothing but a sequined unitard, Bella knows how to make heads turn on the red carpet.
    Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, 7 May 2018
  • Deep vampy hues and neutral shades typically reign supreme as fall fashion must-haves.
    Jasmine Washington, Seventeen, 10 Oct. 2022
  • Clooney's beauty look maintained the vampy spirit of red lace with loose, cascading dark waves and a bold red lip offset with subtle pink blush and dark brows.
    Harper's Bazaar Staff, Harper's BAZAAR, 17 Apr. 2018
  • Halsey always knocks it out of the park with their glam, but this vampy look was especially incredible.
    Bella Cacciatore, Glamour, 3 Apr. 2022
  • Nicola 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
  • When paired with dark accents and decor, light colors can be just as dramatic and vampy as dark colors in this aesthetic.
    Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2023
  • Hudson chose to wear a vampy all-black look that resembled Stevie Nicks' signature style.
    Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 2 Feb. 2024
  • The Maleficent star started off her month with a surprisingly vampy look.
    Quinci Legardye, Harper's BAZAAR, 16 Nov. 2021
  • 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

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