The next post in the Achieving a Vintage Look series is on 1940's make-up. Also, on my Formspring I was asked, "what make-up did they wear in the 1940s." Now I for one don't wear make-up, so I did some research to get the answer. =)
Key features of 1940s make up were:
- Foundation: matched to your natural colour.
- Cheeks: Rosy pink
- Brows: Well plucked but full, arched eyebrows - moving away from thin eyebrows of the 30s. Brush with matt eyebrow power, set well with either eyebrow wax or vaseline.
- Eyes: no eyeshadow or neutral cream base. Lots of mascara on top lashes only.
- Lips: Focus was on full lips, the top lip rounded. All colours reds, fuchsia - anything to impress. The 40s were the golden age of lipstick!
Links -
Elegant Musings -
"Girl Next Door" Look
Red Lipstick
40s Nail Colors
The Eyes Have It: Brows
Vintage Eyeliner Tutorial
Va Voom Vintage -
Vintage Eyebrows
Annie Pancake and the Time Machine -
How To Fake A Vintage Complexion
Strawberry Koi Vintage {video channel}
1940's Make-Up Guide
Another 1940's Make-Up Guide
Mrs. Amber Apple - Vintage Nails
Videos -
If any of you know of more links, just let me know. =) And I hope some of you find this information helpful!
~Ashley
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