8 Retro Beauty Trends Made Modern

By Andrea Cheng, Refinery29
Just like fashion trends, beauty trends come and go...and come back again. While we hope some will always remain buried (cough, scrunchies), many of the ghosts of hair and makeup's past have been brought back to life to haunt the red carpet, the catwalk, and everything in between - to alluring effect.

Ahead, we've picked out eight of our favorite back-in-the-day beauty looks and shown you how to resurrect them for modern times. Who knew recycling could be so much fun?

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Doll Eyes

If only we were all blessed with doe eyes (cue jealous glare at Liza Minnelli), but alas, that is not the case. To recreate her doll-like eyes, many women would load up the mascara on their top and bottom lashes, leading to the infamous spider fringe.

For a newer spin on this trend, take a cue from our modern-day doe-eyed idol, Zooey Deschanel. Stick a pair of falsies on your upper lash line, ... more
Photo by: Rex USA, Jim Smeal/BEImages
Doll Eyes

If only we were all blessed with doe eyes (cue jealous glare at Liza Minnelli), but alas, that is not the case. To recreate her doll-like eyes, many women would load up the mascara on their top and bottom lashes, leading to the infamous spider fringe.

For a newer spin on this trend, take a cue from our modern-day doe-eyed idol, Zooey Deschanel. Stick a pair of falsies on your upper lash line, crimp with a curler, then coat on very-black volumizing, thickening mascara. Your incredibly full lashes are all you need to make an impact, so make sure everything else is left sweet and simple.
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