Tag: Old Hollywood

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1930’s Fashion – Get the Makeup Look of Ruby Keeler

October 21, 2011

Ruby Keeler

I love this makeup look of actress, singer, dancer and Broadway legend, Ruby Keeler.  It’s from the 1930’s but it is still a great look for now. Here’s what I did to get this look:

FACE: I evened out my complexion with Shiseido Stick Foundation in O20 and blended with my fingers. Under the eyes, I applied MAC Studio Finish Concealer in NC30 under the eyes with a concealer brush. With a sponge, I applied Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder in Transparent. With a… Continue reading | 6 Comments

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More of the 1920’s: Get the Makeup Look of Barbara Lamarr

December 10, 2010

Barbara LaMarr’s look is quite the Betty Boop look, huh? Here’s my attempt to recreate this look for the modern day. I’m not very happy with my final outcome. I could not get the right lighting!  For some reason I kept coming out excessively pink. Sunburn from the rare winter sunshine in Western Washington? I think not.

FACE: First, I apply foundation. I use Shisiedo Stick Foundation in 040. I blend with fingertips. Apply concealer where needed. I applied MAC Studio Finish Concealer under… Continue reading | 10 Comments

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NEW: Lulu Beauty Solid Perfumes

October 17, 2010

Lulu Beauty Solids

Earlier this week I reviewed Seattle based Lulu Beauty perfume roll-on in Starlet. I love that fragrance. Well, if I didn’t think the brand could get any cuter, they’ve launched new solid perfumes! These solids are housed in an adorable golden retro inspired compacts and the blue “cigarette pack” packaging. The fragrances are in a rich natural base of coconut oil, shea butter, sweet almond oil, and avocado oil. The new solids are available in these three best-selling fragrances:

Gigi – “Gamine, young and

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More 1920’s Fashion: Get the Makeup Look of Billie Dove

October 15, 2010

Photoplay 1929 Billie DoveJanuary 1929 (www.classichollywoodbios.com)

I recently got my hair cut in a bob with bangs. I was going for more of a flapper look but it looks more like a 70’s take on the 20’s.  Or better yet early 90’s Industrial fan. This is cool and I’m happy with it. Every fall I seem to get really inspired by the 20’s and 30’s. Living in a rainforest, literally, I wear lots of hats in the fall/winter. I guess this is why I crave these fashion… Continue reading | 6 Comments

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NARS Fall 2010 Color Collection

September 4, 2010

NARS Fall 2010

NARS autumn 2010 color collection is “Old Hollywood meets futuristic look”. Are we talking Metropolis here? Regardless, the concept is quite dreamy. I’m a vintage and sci-fi geek so the thought of this tickles my soul. This collection is all about the bold. That’s why NARS is one of my favorite brands. NARS has also featured his muse, Daphne Guinness. I really do like her, but everyone is making such a fuss that NARS named a color after her. Have they forgotten that this trend setter has her… Continue reading | 2 Comments