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1950’s Fashion: Get the Makeup Look of Nadja Tiller

1950's makeup look of Nadja Tiller

When I think classic 1950’s, I think of a look like Nadja’s. Simple eye makeup, red lips and flawless skin. It works for everyone. Here’s what I did to get German actress, Nadja Tiller’s inspired makeup look:

FACE: It’s all about a flawless complexion. And most of us don’t have that, so we must fake it. Under the eyes with my fingers, I applied Covergirl Simply Ageless Concealer in Corrector. With a sponge, I applied

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1950’s Fashion – Get the Makeup Look of Mitzi Gaynor

Entertainer Mitzi Gaynor

I love, love, love this peachy perfect look of actress and dancer Mitzi Gaynor. If I had the time, I’d wear my makeup like this every day 😉 and I still wouldn’t be as fabulous as Mitzi.  Oh, and don’t you love that backdrop print in her picture? Here’s what I did to get this peaches and cream inspired 1950’s makeup look:

FACE: I evened out my complexion with Lancôme Absolue Foundation in Ecru 10. I applied with a foundation brush… Continue reading | 6 Comments

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1950’s Fashion: Get the Makeup Look of Pier Angeli

Get the Makeup look of Pier Angeli

I love Pier Angeli. She was so cute. Here’s what I did to get this adorable 1950’s makeup look of icon Pier Angeli:

FACE: We all can’t have Pier’s complexion, but we can try to fake it. With a foundation brush, I applied Lancôme Teinte Idole Foundation in Buff 3. With a concealer brush, I applied e.l.f. All Over Cover Stick in Apricot Beige, under the eyes. With a powder brush, I… Continue reading | 12 Comments

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1950’s Fashion – Get the Makeup Look of Jean Peters

Jean Peters

This is one of my favorite portraits of Jean Peters. It is the color combo. I love lime and hot pink together. Also, it’s a beautiful and simple look. Timeless. And her brows should win a lifetime achievement award. Best. Brows. Ever.

Here’s what I did to achieve this 1950’s inspired Jean Peters look:

FACE: With a concealer brush, I applied e.l.f. All Over Concealer Stick in Apricot Beige where needed and blended. With the sponge included, I applied

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1950’s Fashion: Get the Makeup Look of Lee Remick

Get the 1950's makeup look of Lee Remick

More looks of horror film babes! Here’s a late 50’s-early 60’s portrait of Lee Remick, much younger than her Omen days. Here’s what I did to get this retro orange lipstick look that is perfect for summer:

FACE: With a concealer brush, I applied MAC Studio Finish Concealer in NC30. With a wet sponge, I applied Lancôme Dual Finish in Ecru. With a powder brush, I applied e.l.f. studio SPF 45 powder