The Second World War could not stop the development of cinema and the "Star Factory" Gone are the residents of the world from the dramatic events of history, is gaining momentum. Style icons and objects to follow in the 40s actress Katherine Hepburn served, Deanna Durbin, Ingrid Bergman and, of course, the incomparable Marlene Dietrich and her character from the pre-war "Blue Angel". All they have created on-screen image of a strong and fragile at the same time refined and elegant women with wavy hair, twinkling eyes on the pale delicate faces.
Today, the image of the Hollywood film star '40s is still relevant. This style often appear to us "Queen of Burlesque" Dita Von Teese, singer Christina Aguilera and actress Renata Litvinova, and other stars from time to time like to wear elegant men's suit a la Marlene and apply makeup in her style.
Makeup Hollywood-style 40s is characterized by:
- Thickly powdered matte face with high cheekbones;
- Very thin, well-defined eyebrows (at Marlene Dietrich his eyebrows were removed and re-painted);
- Dark cherry or dark red lips (the technique of "rosebud" in which the contour of the lips goes beyond them and shape of the lips becomes more rounded and sensual);
- Natural or smoky eye makeup, but always long and thick eyelashes (in Hollywood have used false eyelashes).
To achieve a matte velvet face, you should use a natural dense and light foundation powder. Create the effect of high cheekbones and slightly lapsed cheeks (the famous face shape Marlene Dietrich) is possible if the dark blush on the cheeks to hold obliquely, from the hairline, and thus setting off the cheekbones.
To create a mysterious and shimmering look, you can use a thin eyeliner and shadows of natural colors. It is necessary to make up eyelashes lengthening mascara and fluff. To create a bud-shaped lips, you must first put on them tone, then the pencil to create a loop and then have to use a matte lipstick dark shades.
And in order to make your way in the style of Hollywood '40s was significant and compelling, curl hair and pick up the appropriate toilet: flowing long dress or an elegant pantsuit with a feminine blouse fine.