We’ve posted a few 1920s makeup looks before, but it’s hard not to keep coming back to that flapper favorite (and modern trend), the smokey eye. Just ask our previously featured art deco Hollywood style icons Myrna Loy, Louise Brooks and Clara Bow…
So today I’m posting because I came across a really excellent video tutorial for smokey eyes the other day, and while there are a metric ton of “how do I do a smoky eye?!?” tutorials out there, I loved the simplicity of this one. Two steps, two products, and gorgeousness ensues.
She doesn’t really focus on the products/tools she’s using, but they did talk about them in the comments over at Refinery29, so you can click through to read details. I myself was a smokey-eyed bride, and I’d love to see more ladies embrace it. It’s such a gorgeous look, and so variable in its intensity. You can do it up crazy kohl-eyed flapper style, or make it a bit more subtle with lighter shades or a gentler hand. That said, let’s end with a few more pretty images to inspire, shall we? We shall!
Gemma Arterton in InStyle (May 2010). Image via TouchPuppet.
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Matching a makeup look to an art deco wedding means different things to different people. You might go for a 30s look (finger waves and all), or create a more general noir, old-school or vintage look with some 1940s styles. Or perhaps you’re taking overall design elements from art deco, but your heart is with …
Well, the trailer for Baz Luhrmann’s long-awaited (or long-dreaded, depending on your tastes…) version of The Great Gatsby is here! That is… well, it is interesting. Interestingly scored, interestingly cast… there will certainly be lots to look at, style-wise. The Great Gatsby is a perennial favorite for vintage-wedding inspiration, and there is certainly a lot …
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Looking for 1920s makeup inspiration? Look no further! A classic 1920s makeup look is one of the loveliest choices for a big day (THE big day, even), a night out on the town, or any party or event. Now, to be clear, there is a certain over-the-top silent film star look that looks best on …
Smokey Eyes || 1920s Makeup
We’ve posted a few 1920s makeup looks before, but it’s hard not to keep coming back to that flapper favorite (and modern trend), the smokey eye. Just ask our previously featured art deco Hollywood style icons Myrna Loy, Louise Brooks and Clara Bow…
So today I’m posting because I came across a really excellent video tutorial for smokey eyes the other day, and while there are a metric ton of “how do I do a smoky eye?!?” tutorials out there, I loved the simplicity of this one. Two steps, two products, and gorgeousness ensues.
The “Splendid Smolder” look from BHLDN’s new “Fancy Face” makeup how-to series.
Gemma Arterton in InStyle (May 2010). Image via TouchPuppet.
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