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1980’s Fashion – Get the Makeup Look of Carol Alt

March 2, 2012

Mademoiselle Carol Alt cover

Most of the time when I think of 1980’s makeup, I cringe. I think about terrible contouring and frosty finishes and dry, lifeless skin. But, it seems that most magazine covers in the 80’s had great makeup like this 1981 issue of Mademoiselle magazine featuring model Carol Alt (who is still unbelievably gorgeous). This is an 80’s makeup look that one could wear today…and not to a costume party. I love Carol’s brows, eye makeup and glowing complexion. Here’s what I did to… Continue reading | 8 Comments

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More 1960’s Fashion: Get the Makeup Look of Dalida

May 6, 2011

Get the 1960's makeup look of Dalida

I can never tell an “era” of a Dalida photo since she wore her makeup the same for 30 years. And she looked amazing for over 30 years, so, I’m guessing this is a late 60’s, maybe early 70’s photograph of the singer, Dalida. Here’s my take on this look:

EYES: Because this look is “eye focused”, I started with eye makeup. I filled in brows with e.l.f. Studio Eyebrow Lifter and Filler in Ash. With… Continue reading | 3 Comments

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1970’s Fashion: Get the Makeup Look of Barbara Bouchet

April 1, 2011

1970's makeup look of Barbara Bouchet

I’m guessing that this is a 70’s look but it could easily be a late 60’s Casino Royale era look. Whatever the decade, I like this look. It’s a retro smoky eye that works for all complexions. Here’s what I did to get a Bond Girl-esque Miss Bouchet inspired look.

EYES: I’m starting with eyes first because they are heavy and so I won’t mess up my face makeup. With Estee Lauder Brow Perfecting Duo in Brunette, I… Continue reading

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More 1960’s Fashion: Get the Makeup Look of Barbra Streisand

March 4, 2011

Barbra has always known how to rock the eye makeup. This is why she is one of the my top 3 icons She has inspired my makeup over a lifetime. I’ve been in a 60’s fashion mood lately and when I came across this pic of Barbra Streisand, I was inspired…again. This makeup looks amazing on warm skin tones. Here’s what I did to get this retro 60’s inspired makeup look:

FACE: I evened out the complexion with Shiseido Stick Foundation in o20. I then blended… Continue reading | 10 Comments

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More of the 1960’s: Get the Makeup Look of Tina Aumont

February 18, 2011

1960's Makeup look of Tina Aumont

Tina is so young here! She has to be under 20 in this picture. She grew up fast, getting married at 17. Anyways, I like this look. It’s seem to be what people are going for these days. This look works for most people, but I do think it does look the best on complexion similar to Tina’s. Here’s what I did to achieve a modern day version of Tina’s look:

FACE: I evened out my complexion with

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