Can anyone tell me beauty secrets of classic pinups like marliyn Monroe, Bettie Page, and Bridget Bardot?

Answer 1

Well I don't really have beauty secrets but I do have some ways to get a look like them.

Marilyn's face is classic, and classic is pretty.

Foundation
Unlike the glowing-skin trends of today's stars, this look is very matte,so start by thoroughly cleansing and moisturizing your skin so that it's more amenable to the foundation and powder.You always want your foundation as natural as possible.Just because you're going for a look that's been captured mostly in black and white photographs, you still want a best-matched color, not over-powdered skin that looks 'Marilyn white.Start by putting a dab of foundation on the back of your non-dominant hand, then warm the color up by rubbing it in a circular motion with your fingers.Pat and rub the color into the skin in a downward motion.If you rub up, it goes on less smooth because of fine hairs and lines. To create this matte look, finish the foundation with a translucent powder. Or, you can use a pressed powder from a compact using a brush or pad.

Don't forget foundation under the chin, on the neck and, depending on the cut of your dress or top, your chest and collarbone area so your face doesn't appear mask-like.

Eyebrows
Depending on your natural hair color, choose an eyebrow pencil or brow shadow that's a shade lighter than your natural color.If your hair is bleached-out white like Marilyn, then go with a chestnut brown.If you're using a pencil or an angled brush with brow shadow, start from the edge of your eyebrow and, in small strokes, move your way to the outer eyebrow.I like to apply eyebrow color in little strokes moving up through the thicker part of the brow to evenly fill it in.

If your eyebrows are very thick or bushy, simply "set" the brows by brushing them with a light coat of clear mascara.

Eyes
With Marilyn, it's a matte eye shadow.You can go with matte or juice it up with a frosty classic. By frosty I mean it has a sheen to it or glitter to it -- basically anything that's not completely flat.Start with your eye shadow brush and sweep a coat of white eye shadow over the entire eyelid from the brow to the lashes. This creates a clean palette and opens up the eye.

Next, clean your brush off, and take a medium-toned grey eye shadow that's not too dark, and apply that color onto the eyelid avoiding the brow bone. Take your liquid eyeliner and from the inner corner of your eye, draw slow small strokes, moving your way to the outer corner of the eye. you don't want to try to draw one line in one stroke. It's better to start with a thin, straight line close to the lash line. If you want more, you can create a thicker line until you're satisfied with the level of drama you like. The line should be very sleek, straight, and even. Curl your lashes and finish with lots of black mascara.

Liquid liner takes practice.You don't want to try applying liquid eyeliner for the first time on the night of your event. And keep a few cotton swabs on hand. Those are key for the little slips everyone makes in the beginning.

Cheeks
Choose a blush that has a red base in its color. You don't want a brown or blue-based blush. Take your blush brush and apply the color to the apples of the cheeks. Then, extend the color just under the cheekbone all the way to your ear.If you apply too much color, don't rub it off or you might "bruise" the foundation, so first try applying another coat of powder.

Lips
Always start with a lip moisturizer and blot it so the liner goes on smooth. With a red or burgundy color, line your lips. Start at the inner top lip and outline the lip just outside the natural lip line, then outline the whole natural line of the bottom lip.For long-lasting color, I pencil in the whole lip with the pencil.Apply a matte lipstick that closely matches the liner. Colors like ruby, cherry, and fire engine red will all work. You want a matte red finish, but if you're a gossy girl add on some lip gloss.

Now for the hair

Start by washing and conditioning the hair then apply a volumizing mousse. Plug in your Velcro hot rollers so they're hot and ready when it's time to roll the hair.Blow-dry the hair to damp, which is about 70% dry.If you roll this hair in the curlers totally dry, it will create a 'hard set' like our grandmas used to wear. You're going for soft, nice waves, not necessarily curls.

For medium to long hair, use large rollers. For short or fine hair, use medium or small rollers.

With a comb, create a straight and low side part.I like Velcro rollers because they have staying power, you don't need pins, and the slightly damp hair makes it so the hair doesn't get tangled or stuck on the rollers.Starting right at the part at the crown, roll a smoothed section of hair around the roller, curling under.Continue rolling from the part on the sides, rolling under, until the pattern of rollers is almost like a half-moon C-shape with the arch of the C around the back of your head. The hair around the face should be rolled toward the face, not down toward the shoulders. Leave the rollers in for about 15 minutes, or until the hair feels completely dry and cooled down.

Adjust your blow-dryer to the cool setting, and with low pressure, hit the curlers with cool air to speed up the drying and cooling process.

Next, put a layer of light-hold finishing spray on the whole head before removing the rollers.Then, gently take out the rollers, and when they're all removed, loosely separate the curls using your fingers, and lightly massage your scalp to work out the roller creases at the part. To soften the top and crown, take a bristle brush and gently smooth the hair. You don't want to disturb the curls too much, so the trick is to barely move it over the hair. Use your fingers to style the waves.The more you brush the curls, the bigger your hair will get. Finish with a light, high-gloss shine spray.This makes the hair very silky and touchable -- very Marilyn hot!"

Answer 2

I sorta like that era too since my body is more curvy type. But i kinda think of Sophia Loren , i think she is amazingly beautiful. I would begin with the "foundation" I wear a "longline" bra & thigh high pantyhose for starts. This type of bra pushes my tummy in & shapes my boobies nicely. The thigh hi's i switched to because of comfort. Men (oops! i mean MY FIANCEE') r surprised when they c them. Then i choose clothes that remind us of that time. Dresses & heels/pumps. Also try rollersetting your hair. That is softer & sexier & last a few days too. A nice bright lipstick & even some false eyelashes complete the look.

Just whatever u do , don't try talking like Marilyn please!!

Answer 3

Excellent genes and Hollywood makeup artists.

Answer 4

photographic air brushing, no body is that perfect