Vintage Makeup: Why the 50s Look is Back in
Style
The 50s look, especially rockabilly, is back in style with a
vengeance. This is because women from the 50s looked hip, beautiful, and
extremely sexy. Wearing a 50s style can give you a Hollywood glamour that you
never knew was in you. The true 50s look is not one thing and one thing only;
there are many different elements of the 50s that you can make work for you.
Don’t be afraid to experiment with the latest vintage trends to find the look
that is right for you.
Rockabilly History
Rockabilly is a style of music that was born in the
1940s and 50s. It was a mixture of rock n’ roll and hillbilly music, hence the
name rockabilly. In the 50s, it was a new type of music that many people did not
approve of, but others absolutely loved. Individuals who embraced this type of
music also embodied a certain style of dress and makeup. Men wore greased-back
hair, bowling-style shirts, and tight jeans with rolled-up hems. Women wore red
lipstick, swing party skirts that would flare during dancing, and intricate
pinup and roll-up hairdos. Swing and boogie-woogie dancing was often done at
rockabilly shows, and it became wilder over time.
Rockabilly Style
The rockabilly look has not changed a lot in modern
times. Men and women still embrace this style of dress, makeup, dance, and music
because it is sexy, wild, and a lot of fun. If you are dressing up in a
rockabilly style, you should consider wearing a knee-length wiggle skirt or a
full circle vintage skirt that is poofy and swirly. If you do not like this
style, you can also choose to wear a tight pencil skirt that goes over the
knees. This is often paired with a tight blouse that buttons up the front. The
color should coordinate with the skirt, though white is always a good option. A
cardigan sweater can be worn over the shirt in chilly weather or to complete the
look. This might sound extremely 50s housewife and wholesome, but it is made
flirty by the tightness of the different elements of clothing, cute high heels,
and seamed tights. You can look fabulous, sexy, and totally ready to dance the
night away. Polka dots, red, and black are popular rockabilly colors as well as
classic Vince Ray and tartan prints.
Catlike Eyeliner
In order to complete the look, you need to pair your
rockabilly clothing style with the right 50s makeup and hair. Your makeup should
consist of red lipstick, black liquid eyeliner, and a flawless complexion. You
might need to practice the liquid eyeliner a few times to make sure that you
have a perfect line over your eyelid that is not messy. A small swoop at the end
of the lash line makes your eyes look bigger and gives the appearance of thick,
lush lashes. Black liquid eyeliner should always be paired with black mascara.
If you want to go all out, you can apply false eyelashes to your eyelids for
extremely lush eyelashes that will knock them dead.
The Importance of Red Lipstick
Women from the 50s, especially the sexiest and most
flirtatious women, always wore red lipstick. This provides the perfect pout
needed for a night of dancing, drinking, and debauched flirting with eligible
bachelors. Red lipstick can look good on every complexion as long as you choose
the right shade of red. Think about blueish-red for fair, pink complexions and
orange-red for olive and darker skin. Dark reds can look great on any type of
complexion as long as the confidence is there to pull off the look.
Rockabilly Hair
The last item that you need to focus on is the
perfect rockabilly hairdo. Soft waves and curls were popular in the 50s, so it
might be time to get out your hot curlers. If you have long hair, you can roll
the front away from your face in a pin-curl and secure it with bobby pins. A
ponytail is also very elegant for a fabulous 50s lady. If you have short hair,
you can curl your hair, brush it out slightly, and angle the curls away from
your face. This is an elegant look that will let you dominate the dance floor
with boogies and jives in no time.
