The Best Beauty Trends Borrowed from Old Hollywood
By Pia Bhattacharya, SELF magazine
Any woman can feel more confident with a good ruby-red lip, flirty lashes or a sexy cat-eye. These classic trends, made famous by beauties of old Hollywood, are still some of our favorites. Here are some leading ladies with signature looks that left a lasting impression. Learn how to get them yourself!
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Sophia Loren's Cat Eye: Sophia's winged cat-eye was bold and dramatic. Liquid liner can be daunting for some, but it's easier to pull of than you think.
Tip: Apply a nude/beige shadow over your lids. Take an eyeliner pencil and create tiny dots along your upper lashes to just before where your brow ends. Connect the dots with a black liquid liner and slightly flick up the end for a winged effect. Then, line the outer edges of your bottom lids. Finish with two coats of mascara, teasing up the outer edges of your lashes.
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Marilyn Monroe's Ruby-Red Pout: When I think of a classic red lip, I think of Marilyn. She challenged women for decades after to proudly embrace their femininity with this bold, attention-grabbing shade.
Tip: There's a red for everyone. If you have fair skin, try a coral red. For medium skin tones, try something in a true red or a hint of pink/berry. If you have dark skin, try a warm burgundy or brick shade.
Audrey Hepburn's Defined Brows: Audrey's thick, full brows were a staple part of her youthful, pixie look (thicker brows can make you look younger!). Her's were very straight with a hint of an arch.
Tip: If you're not blessed with a bushy brow to work with, try a kit like Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Express. Fill in sparse areas with the wax to make your brow look fuller and then define them with the setting powder in a shade slightly darker than your natural brow.
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Veronica Lake's Glamourous Waves: Long, classic waves have been a staple on the red carpet for some time now. You don't need a personal stylist to channel your inner Vernoica Lake.
Tip: Use a straightening iron and clamp a 1" - 1 1/2" section of hair starting just above your ear. Gently bring the iron downward, pulling hair through while turning it (kind of like a ribbon). Alternate the direction that your rotate the iron in. Once you finish, apply a tiny bit of smoothing lotion like John Frieda Root Awakening Strength Restoring Smoothing Lotion and a mist of light hold hairspray.
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