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Nov 26, 2014
Gemma W.
Hi girls, so for my second to last assignment in college I have to do a 'period' makeup look. I'm stuck! There is so many I can't decide. So here are the looks I can choose from; Egyptian Ancient Greek Middle Ages Elizabethian
17th/18th century
19th century
The 1920s
The 1940s
The 1960s
The 1970s
The 1980s
So many to choose from right?
Hope someone can help me decide!
Thankyou x
Nov 26, 2014
Sam R.
Egyptian!! :)
Nov 26, 2014
Tatumn M.
I absolutely adore the 1920s!! Flapper girls were all the rage. It consisted of pale skin, thin eyebrows, smoky eyes, and a dark or red lip. If I was in your shoes, I would go with 1920s!!
Nov 26, 2014
Lara R.
Why not like Marie Antoniette?? :D.
Nov 26, 2014
Elizabeth P.
I agree with Sam do an Egyptian look!!
Nov 26, 2014
Georgia O.
I've seen 20's makeup and they are really nice:)
Nov 26, 2014
Emily B.
Egyptian.
Nov 26, 2014
Emily B.
But look up the hieroglyphics from Ancient Egypt to get ideas for that don't go Hollywood based.
Nov 26, 2014
Marae M.
the 1920s!
Nov 26, 2014
Shiro M.
The 20s for sure!
Nov 26, 2014
Lucia J.
1920s!!
Nov 27, 2014
Cece W.
middle ages
Nov 27, 2014
Maile C.
I would say Egyptian or Elizabetihan!
Nov 27, 2014
Taylor G.
Egyptian would be so cool and unique
Nov 27, 2014
Melanie S.
1920s or Egyptian. (:
Nov 27, 2014
Emily W.
Ooh 18th century!
Nov 27, 2014
Diego G.
20's
Nov 27, 2014
Evie G.
Do sixties and be Audrey Hepburn!!
Nov 27, 2014
Ziar K.
Egyptian!
Nov 27, 2014
Alice L.
20's
Nov 27, 2014
Laura R.
Egyptian
Nov 29, 2014
Brittany W.
20's
Nov 30, 2014
Emily W.
I put together a couple of pictures with some basics about each era and an example to get your inspiration flowing. :)
Ancient Egypt: (see notes above)
Ancient Rome: fashion was white faces with soft pink blush, kohl liner, blue or green eyeshadow (made from malachite or azurite). Long lashes were considered a sign of purity/virginity. Dark heavy brows that almost met in the center were fashionable.
16th century: makeup was generally avoided as it was considered vain and blasphemous
17th and 18th centuries: focus on exaggerated white faces (thick paint and powder), heavy red rouge was applied on the cheeks in a stripe, an inverted triangle, or a circle. Little eye makeup was used. Soft pink lips were fashionable. Pock marks and blemishes were covered with little leather or velvet patches, often in bright colors or interesting shapes (e.g. stars, hearts).
19th century and 1910s: return to more natural, soft looks. Gibson Girl became popular ideal.
Nov 30, 2014
Emily W.
1930s: thin, highly arched brows were in fashion; blue, brown, and purple shadows were applied to the lid for evening, mascara was used to emphasize the eyes. Lips were drawn in the rosebud shape with red or pink lipstick.
1940s: a soft complexion was achieved with face powder; blush was applied to the cheeks and temples. Brows were thicker and more naturally groomed. Muted grey shadow was applied to the lid for evening. Lips were rounded and accentuated with red lipstick.
Nov 30, 2014
Emily W.
1960s: the rise of the feminist movement lead to a backlash against makeup, and many people chose to go without. However, the British Invasion of fashion and music lead to a popular "mod" subculture, exemplified by Twiggy. Graphic black liquid liner, bold eyelashes, and nude lips were popular in this style.
1970s: the feminist and natural movements continued, and cosmetics were more subdued. Earth tones were favored, and makeup was light. During the disco era, sparkly shadow applied under thin brows was popular. Reds, terracottas, and browns were popular choices for lipsticks.