Makeup 50s

"Golden Age" of the 50s. associated with a new trend in fashion. It was the time of incomparable models: Dorian Lee, Bettina Graziani, Dovima, Lisa Fonssagrives, actresses Audrey Hepburn, Marilyn Monroe. They managed to catch the trends so deftly that modern stylists often turn to the fashion of the mid-twentieth century. Make-up artists, hairdressers, image makers did not become an exception. They all adore the retro flair of the most feminine and elegant decade.

The elegant make-up of the 50s made it possible to create images of stunning, very sexy beauties. The woman of those times was literally a "showcase" of the well-being of her husbands. Daily visits to beauty salons became commonplace - the creation of neat hairstyles, eyebrow correction, drawing “arrows”. It was the time of new look styles, pin up, glamorous chic. On retro postcards and photographs, you can still meet housewives with perfect make up, wonderful styling.

Of course, that makeup was radically different from the 30s or 40s, it was more daring and extravagant. Ladies of the past era preferred somewhat artificial and "doll" images. Eyebrows and eyes were accents.

The beauties had to pluck the outer tips of the eyebrows and draw their line in a new way. So the eyebrows seemed more raised, and the look - alluring, intriguing.Today, wide dark eyebrows with a clear outline remain a trend and are very popular when creating any make up. Stylish makeup of the 50s necessarily assumed graceful arrows on the upper eyelid, thickly painted eyelashes and shading shadows to the very eyebrows.

The makeup technique was complicated, but on the face of the actress, he looked flawless. This makeup has a dense texture. If you have problems with facial skin, then you should be careful about this make up option. With improper application of concealer, the contour of the lips, the face may appear “plastered”.

Use foundation a tone or two lighter than your skin tone. This will give an aristocratic pallor. You can not use blush at all, but an emphasis on the eyes is required. It is noteworthy that in the early 1950s great attention was paid to the combination of colors in fashion. If today accessories are matched to the color of the shoes, then earlier - to match the make up itself.

How to make a make-up in the style of Marilyn Monroe, see the following video.

Girl 50s. appears to be small and fragile. She has an aspen waist, sloping shoulders, and a proud posture. Under the make-up of that time, thin heels, fitted jackets, fluffy skirts, trapeze dresses with a V-neck were ideal. Women often turned to the Tiffany style and its turquoise and black tones. They adored silver jewelry, the brilliance of pearls, the amazing play of the mother-of-pearl palette.

Men often called such beauties "cat girls", because you could look into their bright eyes endlessly. At that time, female beauty acquired new features, the following were considered fashionable:

• pale skin;
• dark wide eyebrows with a mandatory bend;
• charming arrows, from thin to "cat";
• shades of natural shades and bright (blue, green);
• scarlet lipstick;
• voluminous eyelashes, expressive look;
• flies drawn in pencil.

In 1957, liquid mascara with a round brush appeared for the first time in a women's cosmetic bag. It successfully replaces hard mascara and is produced under the famous brand Helena Rubinstein.

Light shadows were added under them, emphasizing the expressive bend of the eyebrow. This make-up is appropriate for any holiday: for the New Year, corporate, themed wedding. Eyeliner should visually lengthen the cut of the eyes, add intrigue, magic to your image.

Retro make-up "cat's look" assumed a neat drawing of the eyebrow line with a bend, thick and spectacular eyelashes. The tone of the face should be very light, but the color of lipstick is better to choose peach, pale pink. Blush should be the same neutral. Those ladies who do not have moles and flies on their faces can freely draw them.

Until recently, retro makeup was created only for professional, amateur photo shoots.However, the popularity of glamorous chic, pin up and new look styles has literally left an imprint on the face of modern fashionistas.

Not overlooked and sexy lips. The girls used a tricky technique, a pencil eyeliner. When applying make up, they sharpened the "bow of cupid", applying pale, bright purple, peach or carrot lipstick.

The scarlet shade from Revlon. The brand launched this lipstick in 1952. Series "Fire and Ice" becomes almost a cult in women's fashion, still not losing popularity. A few strokes of transparent gloss were usually applied to the middle of the lips. It gave them volume.

Hairstyles of the 70s and 50s have become similar. They have a sophisticated color, can not do without fleece, the use of stylers, varnishes, mousses. Girls of the middle of the last century preferred:

• neat blond curls up to the chin, shoulders, shoulder blades;
• elegant bunches peeking out from under chic bouffants;
• all kinds of curls with curlers;
• hairstyles with bangs;
• use of hairpieces.

To begin with, it is worth applying a tonal foundation, powdering uneven areas of the skin, and achieving a somewhat artificial complexion.To emphasize expressive cheekbones, use blush in natural shades (light brown, peach, pale pink). It is necessary to shade them towards the temples.

When you take up the eyebrows, give them maximum attention. Draw a clear line with dark brown shadows, a pencil. For a moving eyelid, use any shining shadows, eyeliner to draw perfect black arrows. Once your makeup dries, you can create a soft effect with a clear base shimmer. Mascara must be applied in several layers.

How to do makeup in the 50s, see the video below.