Eye Shades

19 magazine, 1970s, christa peters, Hair and make-up, Helena Rubenstein, Inspirational Images, Make-up

“The Purple Eye: Our autumn eye theme is purple. Deep, misty purple gives eyes an interesting, subtle look.”. Make-up all Helena Rubinstein. Purple silk chiffon material, tied into a cap, from Ascher Fabrics.

Photographed by Christa Peters.

Scanned from 19 Magazine, October 1970.

Gil of Max Factor

1970s, Gianni Turillazzi, Gil, Hair and make-up, Inspirational Images, Make-up, Max Factor

When Gil, of Max Factor, one of the most famous make-up experts in the world, decided to revolutionize the make-up of the seventies, top Italian photographer Gianni Turillazzi was called in to record the results on film. The idea, we understand, is that ‘make-up which previously was considered showy and heavy, will now even be able to be used by girls in convents, for the true make-up (which Gil is launching for the following ten years) does not only involve the eyes, but the whole face and sometimes even more. Colour, lots and lots of colour on women’s faces, to emphasize perfect features. or soften not-so-perfect ones, but above all to create a complete harmony between make-up, hair-style and dress.’ We hope that when they run this up the flag pole everyone salutes. Meanwhile, Gil has provided Turillazzi with a very pretty picture.

Photographed by Gianni Turillazzi

Scanned from Photography Year Book, 1974.

Turn winter into spring

1970s, barbara daly, Hair and make-up, Honey Magazine, Inspirational Images, Make-up, Robert Marin, Vivienne Lynn

Here is how to bring your face right out of its winter doldrums.

This is the time of the year when you’re caught in a sort of non-season. Not quite winter, not quite spring – and you’re not quite sure what to do with yourself.

So it’s a good chance for experimenting with the newest combinations of the latest brightest shades. But subtly: phasing your face out of winter into the sunshine colours of spring.

Colours to look for are clear greens, lemon yellow, pure blues, reds, marigolds and warm pinks. Textures are creamy: in face-shapers, eyeshadows and lipsticks. Foundation stays palish, and eyebrows tweezered thin. Lips are bow-shaped, outlined with Biba’s lip pencils. And eyes are wider than ever, with lots of clear colour and still no eyeliner unless it tones in with your eyeshadow.

Model is Vivienne Lynn.

Hair by Gordon at Vidal Sassoon.

Make-up by Barbara Daly.

Photographed by Robert Marin.

Scanned from Honey, March 1972.

Then how to bring it into the limelight and colour of spring.

The High Tensions

1970s, cosmopolitan, Hair and make-up, Inspirational Images, Make-up, Serge Lutens, Vintage Adverts

A superb example of the work of Serge Lutens for Christian Dior.

Scanned from Cosmopolitan, April 1976.

Gardens of Chiffon

1970s, barry lategan, Graham Smith, Inspirational Images, Make-up, Richard Sharah, Vogue, zandra rhodes

This is the prettiness of grey pearl and greenstone make-up with a blush of coral, highlights of crystal quartz and a garden to match, by Zandra Rhodes.

Zandra Rhodes’ printed chiffon top, pleated bois-de-rose satin collar. Matching hat by Graham Smith for Zandra Rhodes. Gold star earrings from Emeline.

Make-up by Richard Sharah.

Photographed by Barry Lategan.

Scanned from Vogue, April 1st 1975.

Sunshine Supergirl

1970s, biba, Hair and make-up, Inspirational Images, Make-up, Sarah Moon, Vivienne Lynn, Vogue

Model is Vivienne Lynn.

Photographed by Sarah Moon.

Scanned from Vogue, March 15th 1972.

A new face for under £1

1970s, Deco Inspired, Hair and make-up, Honey Magazine, Illustrations, Inspirational Images, Lynn Gray, Make-up

We can cope with the cost of living shooting up, but if the cost of looking good becomes more than we can afford, we’ll despair. It’s not just the hothouse cosmetic brands that are so expensive now, even the middle-of-the-road ones can set you back nearly £1 an item. We asked Boots 17 and Outdoor Girl to create, specially for us, two really cheap New Faces for Spring. Here they are, and they aren’t just cheap, they’re very pretty too.

Boots 17 came up with an expensive-looking browny/beige Face for only 94p. It goes like this: Nearskin Foundation in Beige, 29p. Pearly Cream Shadow in Brown Smudge, 19p. Brown Runproof Mascara, 29p. Try-Size Lipstick in Toffee Apple, 17p.

Outdoor Girl suggested a much paler look. The total cost comes to £1.03 but that includes a blusher —if you can’t afford it, just use lipstick on your cheeks. Silky Touch Foundation in Fair, 25p. Cream Blusher in Cameo, 19p. Black Block Mascara, 20p. Pistachio Green Matte Shadow, 19p. Try Size Lipstick in Star Performer (a lovely soft rusty brown), 20p.

Illustration by Lynn Gray

Scanned from Honey, April 1976.

Spring Board

1970s, beauty, Hair and make-up, Inspirational Images, Linda Dagenais, Make-up, Sarah Moon, Vogue

Rethink yourself, change your image. Imagine you’ve been chosen to play Daisy in The Great Gatsby: shape your eyes differently, your lips too, and hollow your cheeks. Here, huge eyes and tiny bow of mouth are coloured with Lancome make-up.

Model is Linda Dagenais.

Photographed by Sarah Moon.

Scanned from Vogue, March 15th 1973.

Claire Bloom in Bill Gibb

1970s, beauty, bill gibb, Claire Bloom, cosmopolitan, David Anthony, Hair and make-up, Make-up

Claire Bloom, looking very of the moment with her new short hair cut, wears a feathered two-piece by Bill Gibb. Her hair is arranged by Valerie at Cheveux, her make-up is by Clayton Thomas of Max Factor.

Photographed by David Anthony.

Scanned from Cosmopolitan, January 1974.

Claire Bloom is an exquisite dark-haired beauty, all actress without being the least bit stagey. She first caught the public eye in Anouilh’s Ring Round the Moon, then made her film debut in Charlie Chaplin’s Limelight in 1952. This month she stars as Blanche in Tennessee William’s A Streetcar Named Desire, produced by her husband, Hillard Elkins, and co-starring Stacy Keach. Recently Claire took the great step for an actress and had her hair cut.

“I couldn’t stand my thin shoulder-length hair a moment longer. I thought if I don’t give myself a new look now, I never will. Now I feel a different person.

“I start every day the same way. Coffee, then a delicious smelling Floris bath followed by half an hour of yoga. I was taught in New York three years ago and I’ve done it ever since. I took it up because I was getting so tense and nervous—it really has made a difference. I do it to a marvellous record of chanting Tibetan monks. I like the feeling of physical fitness it brings too. I’ve tried transcendental meditation, but found it too relaxing. When I started yawning through The Doll’s House, I just had to stop. ‘

“My make-up follows this routine: I use RedKen’s moisturiser, followed by Mary Quant’s Nature Tint Foundation, then puff on some transparent powder. The shiny look is not for me. I need to play up my eyes so I always wear eyeshadow and liner. My favourite colours are all the dark, smudgy ones—greys, browns, burgundies and greens. I only wear lip gloss as my lips are well-defined and lipstick makes me feel too made up. If I n a bit of brightening I use Boots No 7 powder rouge. I go to Countess Csaky (5 Carrington House, Hertford St, WI ; 01-629 3732) once a month for a facial. Twice a week I steam my face to get it really clean. I put on Countess Csaky skin food and I lie down with a warm moist flannel over my face for about five minutes. I don’t follow any special diet although I try not to eat anything between breakfast and dinner—just a cup of tea when I’m very thirsty. I don’t like spirits but I love wine with food. Every day I take a complex vitamin tablet—I get them from the States—and a vitamin C tablet. It may be psychological but I feel very well and haven’t had a cold for over three years. The newest find in my life has been a book called Feed Your Face (Duckworth, 90p)—a herbal guide to healthy and beauty. It’s full of the most marvellous recipes. I rushed out and bought some almond meal which is a fantastic facial cleanser, and I use cucumber slices as eye pads. I can’t wait to try out all the recipes!”