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As you can see above, celebs have embraced 1950s makeup in recent years, while still making it look modern. How to do this? It’s all about switching up the color of the lipstick. Instead of using a red or pinkish-red lipstick,cheap Texas Rangers Hats, you can try a deep nude or even a bright fuchsia if you’re feeling daring. Just keep your lips precisely lined to keep with the ’50s vibe and,Red Bull Hats, ideally, go for a matte or satin-finish lipstick for the most retro-fabulous look.
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>Our newest series, “Beauty by the Decade” explores beauty trends from the past and transfers them into wearable,jimmy choo sale, updated ideas for hair and makeup. In case you missed last week’s edition, see: Beauty by the Decade: The 1920s,jimmy choo cheap, as well as Beauty by the Decade: The 1970s.
Creating a pompadour is really easy with this tutorial. Here are the basics:
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Feel free to accessorize with a bandana (a la “Rosie the Riveter” from the ’40s) or a big flower hair clip for an added touch.
How to Create Soft Curls
In the 1950s, hair was flawless and perfectly coiffed, which went perfectly with the ultra-precise makeup looks of the time. The pompadour, rolled bangs, and soft curls are three great 1950s hair styles that translate flawlessly into today’s style.
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How to Create Rolled Bangs and The Pompadour
Take the front middle section of your hair and backcomb it slightly. This will create a little volume.Twist the section at the back and push it forward (this creates the “arc” of the pomp). Use bobby pins to secure the pomp at the back.Spray the pomp with hairspray for staying power.Take a small amount of hair on either side of the pomp and twist them back. Pin them close to the back of the pomp for a finished look.
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This look takes a bit more work to achieve. Here is a tutorial that goes into great detail about how to create pin curls and get an authentic bombshell hairstyle. This look takes longer to create, so make sure to set aside some time to style.
Apply foundation and concealer, blending the lines well. This will create a blank canvas for the rest of the look. For a matte skin finish, apply a pressed powder to minimize shine.Comb your eyebrows and define them with a eyebrow pencil that is a little bit darker than your natural shade. Make sure to fill in the lines and define the arches in your brows.Sweep a rosy blush up and outwards starting at the apples of your cheeks.Use a lip liner to create an outline for your lipstick, defining the arch in the upper lip. Apply a matching lipstick (preferably in a matte red,Cheap New Era MLB Hats, coral,cheap Houston Astros Hats, or pinkish-red) to top off the look.After sweeping a light, shimmery shadow across your eyelids, take a black liquid eyeliner and carefully line your top lashes. The line should be dark and solid, starting from about the middle of your eye. Make sure the lines sweep outward and upward to “extend” the look of your lashes.Curl your eyelashes and apply a thick (but not clumpy!) coat of black mascara to your top lashes and a very light coat to your bottom lashes (this creates a subtle, doe-eyed look).Updated Versions of 1950s Makeup
Rolled bangs are an easy way to add a ’50s feel to your do. All you have to do is take your bangs (if you have them) and roll them upwards, securing the roll with pins.
Great films,Giuseppe Zanotti, iconic movie stars, and timeless fashion are just a few of the things the 1950s were known for. 1950s style exemplified class and grace — especially when it came to hair and makeup. Below are some ideas and tips on how to recreate and even update the fabulous hairstyles and makeup of the 1950s.
The 1950s were all about creating a softer, more feminine look. Back in those days, women wore softly curled hair,Seattle Mariners Hats sale, gorgeous lipstick, defined eyebrows,Cheap Baltimore Orioles Hats, and rosy cheeks. Here is a great tutorial on how to do authentic 1950s makeup. I’ve also summarized ways to get the look below.
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