7 Beauty Lessons We've Learned from the First Ladies

Photo by: Condé Nast Archive

REHEARSE YOUR MAKEUP

In 1993, a makeup artist did Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis's makeup for the American Ballet Theater's Spring Gala twice. Days before the event, he showed her the look he had in mind (and the 63-year-old took notes!). In her later years, Onassis, shown here in New York City in 1992, even auditioned looks while wearing a robe that was the same color as her test dress, just to make sure the makeup ... more 

Photo by: Condé Nast Archive

REHEARSE YOUR MAKEUP

In 1993, a makeup artist did Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis's makeup for the American Ballet Theater's Spring Gala twice. Days before the event, he showed her the look he had in mind (and the 63-year-old took notes!). In her later years, Onassis, shown here in New York City in 1992, even auditioned looks while wearing a robe that was the same color as her test dress, just to make sure the makeup color suited it. That's above and beyond, but after looking at the perfect results, we'll never try a new look ten minutes before a party ever again.
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