Category Archives: Hair & Makeup
Get These Nails: The Perfect Red Polish For Pin-ups!
A true pin-up wears red nails 24/7. In fact, with the possible exception of red lipstick, it’s the one thing she simply can’t live without.
Why?
Bright red nails make a statement. They go with everything. They stand out. They’re incredibly bold and bright and they absolutely shout sex appeal. This magical hue is simultaneously traditional enough for an office meeting, flirty enough for a picnic, casual enough for lounging poolside with an oversized pair of vintage sunglasses, and vampy enough for the most show-stopping bombshell of an evening gown.
However, finding the perfect red can be difficult. Read the rest of this entry
Try These False Eyelashes For A Sultry Smoldering Bombshell Stare
If you’ve never given false eyelashes a try, now’s the time to start! They’ll make you look sexier than you ever imagined!
Trust me.
At first, I was sceptical, too. I thought they would be way too much (at best an experiment in grooming that looked over-the-top, and at worst a stage-makeup travesty the likes of Gloria Swanson in Sunset Boulevard.)
But happily that wasn’t the case at all. In fact, they simply filled out my upper lashes giving them a soft enhancement of dark color. The overall effect was something closer to the look of a soft cat-eye, not the long spidery lines I was afraid of.
The key to applying false eyelashes is choosing the correct type for the occasion. There are 4 basic types. Each has their proper use and all of them can make you look show-stoppingly gorgeous!
Hair Flowers!
Blue Orchid Hair Flower Clip
Hair flowers are an over-the-top and utterly beautiful style accent! They pack a retro punch and are very very versatile.
Unfortunately, these accesories are not used often in the modern day; but you can change all that by making them part of your new wardrobe!
The rule of thumb for retro hair accessories is: the bigger the better. Try out a big red rose with your favorite vintage dress. Dress up an elegant nighttime ensemble with several large gardenias Billie-Holiday-style. Or sex up that breezy summer dress (or even bathingsuit!) with a brightly-colored tropical flower!
Perfect Retro Red Lips
Nothing says retro like red lips.
Perfect lips are drop-dead sexy, and one of the two essentials of a true pin-up makeup look (the other being a subtle cat-eye, but more on that later).
There are a few things to remember when striving for retro lips. First, a bright cherry red color is essential, so steer clear of darker maroon or plum tones. Second, the key to a true pin-up lip is a matte finish, so avoid lip-gloss and shiny lipsticks. And third, you want a flawless crisp look with no smudges. The edges should be carefully drawn so the final effect is in high contrast to the rest of your face.
Here is the way to do it, ladies:
1) Moisturize your lips with any lip balm or chap stick. (No one wants dry cracked lips. Do yourself a favor and start with a smooth moisturized surface.)
2) Paint base or concealer all over your lips. (This will conceal the pigment already in your lips and let the true color of the lipstick dazzle when you apply it).
3) Draw a line around your lips and then fill in the entire lip with a lip pencil. (This will establish a base color that will not rub off as the night goes on. It will also establish a crisp line of high contrast between your lips and skin.)
4) Fill in lips with a matte red lipstick.
5) Paint pale concealer around the lips and then use a makeup sponge to wipe away any excess and erase any lipstick smears or mistakes.
And there you have it: A flawless cherry-red smile worthy of a pin-up princess.
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The Perfect Rockabilly Ponytail
You’ve seen this vintage style on the likes of Gwen Stefani and Scarlett Johansson. Now get it for yourself!
Here are two videos that show you how to elevate the everyday ponytail from a sloppy modern look to very polished hairstyle with retro flair.
Pin-Up Hairstyle How-to
Sex up your look with a trendy pin-up hairstyle!
Wonderful, easy-to-follow vintage style tutorials are available on the Ham With A Side Of Cheesecake YouTube channel. Pin curls. Victory rolls. Waves. It’s all there, and more. Check out the site if you haven’t already. The videos are cheeky, retro, and fun.
Here’s a sample that’ll have you looking like a vintage Art Frahm girl in no time flat:
