Contemporary Elizabethan Make-up and Hair Looks

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To me this image represents a 'new Elizabethan' as it is a contemporary twist on classic Elizabethan styling, hair and make-up. The image closely links with classic Elizabethan images, as the model has a very big hairstyle with curls which were traits of Elizabethan hairstyles, but the contemporary twist is that the hair is quite messily done instead of being in a perfect updo. She also has very pale skin and pale eye make-up, the contemporary twists being that she has dark purple lipstick which looks quite royal, and instead of having rouged cheeks she has more of a contoured look. she also has white eyelashes which is contemporary. The clothing the model has been styled in is also very representative of Elizabethan times with the big ruffled collar and the pearls and richly decorated fabric, the contemporary twist is that there are sequins on the ruff and also the materials that have been used to make the clothing is quite modern. 

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This image also reminds me of the Elizabethan era. This is because firstly, her hair is red which was a very popular and fashionable hair colour in the Elizabethan era because Queen Elizabeth had red hair. The hair has also been made a feature of as it is very large and volumised, and hair was a main focal point in and Elizabethan womans look. Her skin has also been made to look very pale with rouged cheeks and little eye make-up, much like it would have been in the Elizabethan era, but the contemporary spin is that she has a more bronzed lip rather than the pale pink the Elizabethans would have fashioned. I also think the styling is quite Elizabethan. She is wearing white which was seen as a royal colour and a symbol of virginity, and the dress is also made partly with lace which is a rich fabric with lots of texture. The jewellery is also Elizabethan with the big and elaborate gem rings, but there is a contemporary twist with the hoop earrings and the head piece.  

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 I also think that this image represents a modern interpretation of Elizabethan styling, hair and make-up. The hair is a very contemporary version of Elizabethan hair, as it is short which instantly makes it look contemporary. It has also been dyed pink which is a light colour and Elizabethan women liked to have their hair red or blonde and the pink is like a mix between the two. She also has an elaborate and structured headpiece on with pearls on it which is a ver modern take on an Elizabethan hairpiece. Her make-up links with Elizabethan make-up as she has pale skin and little eye make-up and she also has rouged lips but they look modern as it is a darker shade of pink than the Elizabethans would have worn. The styling is also very Elizabethan with the neck ruff of white lace and the big diamond necklace and earrings.