Beauty Video: A Retro Glam Tutorial
Lately, I’ve been seeing retro glam makeup all over the pages of my favorite magazines and on celebrities such as Adele and Lana Del Rey. The look is very Marilyn Monroe-esque, complete with heavy liner and dramatic lashes, and often finished with a red lip. It goes great with the pinup-inspired fashion trend we discussed recently.
I love looks like this for parties, clubs, or even a fancy date. (For a first date, however, use our separate first date makeup tutorial.) This type of high-glam look calls for a cute party dress and a place to go, and now that it’s summer vacation, those shouldn’t be hard to find! (If you’re not on break yet, sorry for bringing it up and good luck on finals!)
The Look:
How to Get the Look:
Products Used:
- NYX Jumbo Pencil in Milk
- MAC Brown Down eyeshadow
- NAKED2 Palette: Foxy, Verve, Blackout, Busted
- MAC Liquid Liner in Boot Black
- L’Oreal Voluminous Lashes
- MAC Lustre Drops in Sun Rush
- MAC Coppertone
- MakeupForever Aqua Liner in 3c
- MAC Lip Liner in Cherry
- Wet N Wild Matte Lipstick in 911D
Thoughts?
How did you guys like this tutorial? Are there any special requests you guys would like to see featured in an upcoming video on CollegeFashion? Let me know by leaving a comment below!
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Posted on on May 22, 2012 / Filed Under: Beauty & Hair / Tags: Adele, Beauty, Glamour, Lana Del Rey, Makeup, Pinup, Retro, Tutorials
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Tricia
Loooooooove your makeup tutorials! They’re always pretty and wearable
AnnieK
Question: I’m NC40-42 in MAC & i’m looking for a product that I can use over my foundation to give me a nice glow on my cheeks. Would you recommend the MAC lustre drops or a different product? I already use blush btw.
Anonymous
Hahaha. one of my friends wears this exact makeup everyday. It was like a deja vu moment when I saw it. Its creepy how much this looks like her makeup.
perfumehk
Fabulous, Great video.
Phidias
I like the look, but I don’t really see how this is a particularly “retro” look.
Imani - Cosumnes River College
Thank you everyone!
@Anonymous NC40-NC42 is an excellent candidate for NARS Albatross blush. It gives a nice golden sheen. But if you apply the lustre drops with a light hand it’ll give a really nice bronzed glow.
melissa.c
i love these videos, please keep them going! also, you have beautiful skin! could you do a simple skin care video for those of us who don’t have a lot of time for a bunch of lotions or serums? Just sort of a skin care basics for healthy skin. Thanks!
Luna
Love this tutorial! I plan to use this later on in the month for graduation. Thanks~