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1960’s Fashion – Get the Makeup Look of Britt Ekland

June 29, 2012

Britt Ekland

Oh, Britt Ekland, actress, Bond Girl, singer, and ex-wife of a Stray Cat. I like a women that can tell a story and you know that Britt has stories. I’m not sure about the exact date of this photograph of Britt. I’m going to guess late 60’s, early 70’s. I love this look for summer. You can see her freckles and I love the peach blush and lip color. Here’s what I did to get a similar look to Britt Ekland’s here:

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1970’s Fashion – Get the Makeup Look of Rita Lee

May 25, 2012

Rita Lee

I love Rita Lee. I love any woman that plays a theremin. Here’s my non-fussy simple early 1970’s makeup look inspired by Rita Lee here:

FACE: Rita’s freckles show through. I applied Lancôme Beinfait Multi-Vital Tinted Moisturizer in Sand for sheer coverage. I need more coverage under the eyes, so I applied Covergirl Simply Ageless Concealer in Corrector with my fingers. I took a fluffy brush and applied Clarins Loose Powder in Beige to the t-zone. On the cheeks… Continue reading | 2 Comments

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1960’s Fashion – Get the Makeup Look of Mia Farrow

April 20, 2012

Mia Farrow

Mia Farrow is such a fashion icon and one of those people whose style I can never copy. I’m not gamine enough. But, that’s not going to stop me from attempting this 1960’s makeup look of the beautiful Mia Farrow. Here’s what I did to get a similar look:

FACE: I evened out my complexion with a tinted moisturizer. I used Jouer Luminizing Moisture Tint in Golden and blended with my fingers. I went with a tinted moisturizer for freckles to show through… Continue reading | 2 Comments

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1950’s Fashion – Get the Makeup Look of Jane Powell

April 6, 2012

Jane Powell magazine cover

Here’s a 1951 Motion Picture magazine cover of actress Jane Powell. It’s a classic early 1950’s look featuring bold lips and minimal eye makeup. Here’s what I did to get a similar Jane Powell look:

FACE: I applied Guerlain Lingerie de Peau Foundation in Beige Clair with a foundation brush. Using a concealer brush, I applied e.l.f. All Over Cover Stick in Apricot Beige under my eyes and over dark spots. With my fancy shmancy Caron Powder Puff, I applied Caron La

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1970’s Fashion – Get the Makeup Look of Martine Beswick

March 30, 2012

Martine Beswick

Hammer film actress and Bond girl. Two things that I’ve always wanted on my resume but it’s never happening.  – Here’s what I did to get a 1970’s Martine Beswick inspired look:

FACE: Nothing about my face is like Martine’s so I must contour. I applied Guerlain Lingerie de Peau Foundation in Beige Claire and blended with a sponge. Under the eyes, I applied Covergirl Simply Ageless Concealer in Corrector. With the brush included I set the… Continue reading | 2 Comments