Inspiration: Film Noir
Hello, denizens of livejournal. Thank my various Gods it's Friday. It's Friday, and I have spiced wine.
I have to tell you, I failed miserably at pin curls. It was bad. I basically looked like I had a clown wig on. Probably because I used the wrong kind of brush-- I used a natural bristle round instead of a wire brush, and as a result, I looked like I stuck my finger in a light socket. No bueno. Backup plan: attempt Victory Rolls.
The reason for the sudden experimentation with the hair is that I'm going to a film noir-themed New Year's Eve party. I already have the perfect dress (red close-cut wiggle dress from Pin Up Girl Clothing). As an impulse buy, I also finally picked up a pair of red heels to match it. I have been saying how much I want a pair of red heels for something like three years now, and I found a pair of faux-sueded red platform pumps on clearance for $20! They are verrrrry sexy. 4 1/2" heel. Total vixen glam.
I sort of wish I had thought far enough ahead to pick out a hair fascinator/hat with black netting to cover my eyes in true film noir fashion, but as it stands, a crimson lily in my hair will have to do. Red nails, red lips, red red red. And red hair, as my roots have been freshly redone in a rich ginger shade that I like a little better than the burgundy/auburn I had previously.
I'm going to be following this authentic makeup tutorial, with the addition of a bit of a smoky eye for evening. I always feel a bit nervous about a bold red lip when I'm not onstage-- my eyes are so large that I always feel a tad clownish when I wear red lips. Or lipstick/gloss in general, really. But we shall see-- it's all part of the look.
I think, in general, I would like to get more 40's and 50's inspired dresses. I've never been a big clothes horse, in part because clothes that are tailored-looking tend to be ridiculously expensive, so the options for an hourglass figure nowadays are a) squeeze yourself into hipster clothes that make you look like a sausage or b) mom jeans. But I think I could totally rock a retro look if I put in a little more effort. Also, helloooooo. (Can I say how much I love that this site gives you the models' measurements and has models with a wide variety of body types? With the exception of her height, this model and I have the same measurements, so I already know that anything she's wearing will look awesome on me.) And also in the realm of retail window shopping, this dress is also quite swoonworthy, no?
Anywho-- happy new year, everyone. I'll post some pics to let you know how the noir look turned out!
I have to tell you, I failed miserably at pin curls. It was bad. I basically looked like I had a clown wig on. Probably because I used the wrong kind of brush-- I used a natural bristle round instead of a wire brush, and as a result, I looked like I stuck my finger in a light socket. No bueno. Backup plan: attempt Victory Rolls.
The reason for the sudden experimentation with the hair is that I'm going to a film noir-themed New Year's Eve party. I already have the perfect dress (red close-cut wiggle dress from Pin Up Girl Clothing). As an impulse buy, I also finally picked up a pair of red heels to match it. I have been saying how much I want a pair of red heels for something like three years now, and I found a pair of faux-sueded red platform pumps on clearance for $20! They are verrrrry sexy. 4 1/2" heel. Total vixen glam.
I sort of wish I had thought far enough ahead to pick out a hair fascinator/hat with black netting to cover my eyes in true film noir fashion, but as it stands, a crimson lily in my hair will have to do. Red nails, red lips, red red red. And red hair, as my roots have been freshly redone in a rich ginger shade that I like a little better than the burgundy/auburn I had previously.
I'm going to be following this authentic makeup tutorial, with the addition of a bit of a smoky eye for evening. I always feel a bit nervous about a bold red lip when I'm not onstage-- my eyes are so large that I always feel a tad clownish when I wear red lips. Or lipstick/gloss in general, really. But we shall see-- it's all part of the look.
I think, in general, I would like to get more 40's and 50's inspired dresses. I've never been a big clothes horse, in part because clothes that are tailored-looking tend to be ridiculously expensive, so the options for an hourglass figure nowadays are a) squeeze yourself into hipster clothes that make you look like a sausage or b) mom jeans. But I think I could totally rock a retro look if I put in a little more effort. Also, helloooooo. (Can I say how much I love that this site gives you the models' measurements and has models with a wide variety of body types? With the exception of her height, this model and I have the same measurements, so I already know that anything she's wearing will look awesome on me.) And also in the realm of retail window shopping, this dress is also quite swoonworthy, no?
Anywho-- happy new year, everyone. I'll post some pics to let you know how the noir look turned out!