Here are a few, recent photos of celebraties sporting vintage makeup and hair to illustrate my point.
I personally also love the history behind this beautiful cosmetic culture.
You see, in the 1940's, many American women were still reeling from the throws of WWII. Many still had husbands, family members, etc. away serving the country. Therefore, during this time period, many women were called upon to backfill the necessary, factory positions that were left vacated by the servicemen overseas.
Although materials were scarce during war-time, it seems that women of this generation took comfort in perfecting the "look" of the 1940's. In a sense, and understandably so, it made women feel good to still look and feel so ultra-feminine in a difficult time.
So, being incredibly innovative, the women of the 1940's found a few solid features to make the focal point of their makeup. To add, they picked hairstyles which could be duplicated with just three things: water, bobby pins, and TIME (lots of it...most women slept in their pin curls).
Here is an article that details this in a little bit more detail.
I think it's fantastic that after all the advances made since the 1940's to society in general, women still view this "old hollywood glam" look as one of the most beautiful (and popular). People of notoriety still sport these simplified, vintage looks, to date, despite having every option of cosmetic at their very fingertips.
The only thing that makes me a little disappointed about all that is seeing so many articles out there that advertise/push "vintage" products for beaucoo bucks. I'm not saying a few staple pieces aren't sometimes fun to splurge on...but $78.00 for one red lipstick is a little much (as I literally saw advertised somewhere). Our sisters of the 1940's would be shocked at paying such prices!! :)
Thankfully, my amazing and beautiful sister-in-law volunteered so that I could experiment with pin up inspired, old hollywood makeup and hair. I will list for you guys some, of the many, cosmetic items I used in the corresponding looks that are chippity cheap cheap CHEAP and that still made a big impact once applied.
CASUAL LOOK
INEXPENSIVE PRODCUTS USED
*PRODUCT: REVLON COLORSTAY FOUNDATION SHADE:110 Ivory PRICE: $9.99
*PRODUCT: MILANI BAKED BLUSH SHADE: LUMINOSO PRICE: $7.49
*PRODUCT: MAYBELLINE EYE QUAD SHADE: MOCHA MOTION PRICE: $4.99
*PRODUCT: WET N WILD MEGA LINER SHADE: 868 DARK BROWN PRICE: $2.99
*PRODUCT: AUSSIE MEGA SPRAY SHADE: N/A PRICE: $3.99
Oh yah..and if you're wondering about the cute little accessories she's sporting, I got the gloves at Goodwill for 0.53 and the hair clip at Dollar Tree.
VICTORY ROLL VIXEN
INEXPENSIVE PRODCUTS USED
*PRODUCT: WET N WILD BLUSH SHADE: PEARLESCENT PINK COST: $2.99
*PRODUCT:MAYBELLINE LASH STILLETO SHADE: BROWNISH BLACK COST:$3.99
*PRODUCT: LOREAL LIPSTICK SHADE: TRUE RED COST: $8.95
*PRODCUT: BELLA BOBYPINS SHADE: N/A COST: $1.00
As far as the accessories go on this one, I got the pearl bracelet again for $2.00 at Goodwill. Cute for anything :)
OLD HOLLYWOOD GLAM
INEXPENSIVE PRODUCTS USED
PRODUCT: LA COLORS AUTOMATIC PENCIL SHADE: BLACKISH BROWN COST:$1.00
PRODUCT: WET N WILD H20 PROOF LINER SHADE: BLACK COST: $3.99
PRODUCT: NYC LIPSTICK SHADE: SHEER RED COST: 0.93
PRODUCT: GOT 2 B GUARDIAN ANGEL THERMAL SPRAY COST: $7.99
So there you have it!! I hope you can used a few of these products to get the look and follow the trend (or should I say ongoing fashion revival?!). If you guys have any questions about the products used or how I got the looks, leave me a comment below.
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