If it’s not Lindsay Lohan’s leggings or Paris’ new found rock-chic, it’s Posh’s I-survive-on-a-lettuce-leaf look. Is it just us, or are you missing the glitz and glam of old Hollywood too?
After all, no one does sexy quite like Marilyn, exotic like Sophia or princess quite like Grace. So check out our nostalgic glimpse at big screen beauty. We’ll have you oozing glamour quicker than you can sing ‘Happy Birthday Mr President…’
Grace Kelly
To emulate Grace’s poise, charm and natural beauty try:
SunSilk Lively Blonde Shampoo to inject a luscious blonde boost into faded locks.
NIVEA SUN Sun Spray SPF 30+ protects skin from harmful rays, ensuring a porcelain complexion.
A light dusting of Bloom Pure Mineral Powder Foundation in Light gives that perfect, ‘barley there’ coverage.
And for a sexy waterproof wink, lengthen lashes with Ere Perez Natural Waterproof Mascara in Black.
Ingrid Bergman
Imitate Ingrid’s radiance with:
Elizabeth Arden Flawless Finish Bare Perfection Makeup SPF 8 in Vanilla Shell. The name says it all really!
Max Factor Colour Collections lipstick in Bewitching Coral. It leaves lips perfectly peachy.
Wave unruly curls goodbye with Matrix curl.life Defining System Contouring Milk.
For the ultimate foxy flutter, finish with a sweep of Maybelline New York Define-A-Lash Mascara.
Marilyn Monroe
Give yourself a Marilyn-inspired makeover. All you need is:
Paul Mitchell Volumising Spray to give roots that little extra oomph.
If you’re not blessed with a natural beauty spot (yes, it is a blessing!), try Rimmel London Soft Kohl Kajal Eye Pencil in Sable Brown.
Fake a fabulous flutter with MAC 20 Lash.
And the look wouldn’t be complete without Marilyn’s signature red lippy. Try Bourjois So Rouge lipstick in Fashion Rouge.
Elizabeth Taylor
How do you mimic “the most beautiful woman in the world”? With these make-up essentials, that’s how…
Bid goodbye to unruly brows with Inika Mineral Cosmetics Brow Pencil in “Brow Baby” brown, it’ll tame them into a strong, defined arches.
For those perfect almond-shaped, come-to-bed eyes a la Liz, line eyes with ELES Mineral Makeup Automatic Longlasting Eyeliner.
Get gorgeoulsy glossy lips with Cargo Cosmetics Plant Love Lipstick in Evangeline.
Keep tousled tresses in check with Tresemme Salon Finish Hairspray Extra Hold.
Rita Hayworth
Recreate Rita’s sizzling sensuality like the Gilda actress herself with these beauty basics:
Maybelline New York Dream Matte Mousse Foundation in Porcelain Ivory will ensure a creamy complexion.
John Frieda Radiant Red Color Captivating Daily Shampoo will keep red tresses fiery and vibrant without the fuss.
Cultivate curly brows into a thin arch with La-Tweez Illuminating Tweezers.
Add colour and definition to cheek bones with Covergirl TruBlend Luminous Bronzer. And finally, for loveable lips try Clinque Full Potential™ Lips Plump and Shine in X-tra Coral.
Sophia Loren
You too could be as striking as Sophia with these make-up must-haves in your kit:
Natio Tinted Moisturiser makes for a smooth matt base.
Bourjois Liner Feutre will create smooth, Cleopatra-style strong definition around the eyes.
Add a touch of shimmer to lips with NIVEA Lip Care Pearl and Shine and you’ll be looking like a screen siren in no time.
– Sarah Macrae
