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My 50’s Hollywood Glam Makeover
How to create that oh-so-glam 50’s movie star look.
While I’m a seasoned pro when it comes to applying eyeshadow (I learned a few things back in my modeling days), I am definitely still a newbie to the world of contouring — which is actually kind of crazy, considering how much more a little contouring can do to emphasize your strong points and change the way you look for the better. I also wear very minimal makeup usually, so a refresher on how to create a full-faced glam look was definitely in order.
For someone who loves the natural look, and is always pressed for time, contouring has become my magic secret, thanks to the tutorial I got from Make Up For Ever. With just a few strokes of bronzer and maybe a little blush and highlighter, I can make myself not only look much prettier (especially in photos), but still look completely natural, as if I wasn’t wearing makeup at all — in about 2 minutes flat. Brilliant!
Hilary Rowland learning how to do a 50’s Hollywood look
I’m sure you’ve already heard of the super-famous makeup brand called Make Up For Ever. Their Director of Artistry, Lijha Stewart recently taught me a few new tricks for my beauty arsenal. Specifically, she showed me the best ways to contour, while giving me a “modern Grace Kelly” look. The end result was pretty glamorous, if I do say so myself!
How the end result should look
Here’s a fun little video they put together of my transformation from a plain Jane to glam starlet:
Here’s a quick rundown of what they taught me:
1. Foundation doesn’t have to look obvious. You can put a lightweight foundation all over your face or just on certain spots (which is what I normally do) …but that’s a bit more risky and could end up looking blotchy, so if you’re going to be on a red carpet, make sure to check yourself in natural light and take a quick selfie to see if it shows up on film before you go out. Make sure you match the color exactly to your chest so your face doesn’t look like a different color than your body.
2. Contouring can subtly modify your face shape and nobody will know. All you have to do is use some contouring powder or bronzer with brush-strokes from the middle of your ear to the side of your mouth, and from the outside of your eye in a half-circle to the top of your head. See the video for more details on that.
Hilary Rowland with makeup artist Lijha Stewart from MAKE UP FOR EVER
3. A great brow and false eyelashes can make a huge difference. Seeing is believing. My straight eyelashes were given major Oomph! with false lashes, and my brows were filled in with brow pencil (but eyeshadow applied with a small angle brush works just as well).
4. Shiny lips and flush cheeks are uber sexy. Try a few to find the perfect shade that looks natural on you. The result? Va-va-voom!
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by MAKE UP FOR EVER and Style Coalition.
LEONA
I have a love and hate relationship between makeup. I got very dependent on makeup before and suddenly I just felt like I didn’t want to wear it all the time anymore. My boyfriend told me that I looked okay without and he doesn’t see the point why I want to keep covering my face with it.
LISA Bryson
It’s your choice if you want to wear it or not. Learn to love your skin as it is.
Marguerite Poole
My favorite EVER step in makeup is highlighting and contouring. I feel like I look ugly without it and I always enjoy enhancing my features with these products. You can’t live with just foundation because you’ll end up with a flat looking face that doesn’t have any dimension. Makeup is all about enhancing dimensions and that’s what makes the look well put together. This doesn’t always mean that you have to cake on a lot of products either. It’s just matter of using products that is seemless on your skin.
Alicia Parker
Once I used Make Up Forever, I stopped using other brands. Their formulas are perfect and you really can’t ask for more.
Cassie Johnston
It’s great when you really opt for shades that look natural on you instead of a pop of color, especially on a daily basis.
Lucia Lucero
This made me want to try Make Up Forever. I really want to try their brand but I don’t like the fact that it doesn’t have any skin care benefits. No sunscreen or any serums included in their foundations. Some would say that you shouldn’t really rely on makeup as skincare. Actually, I do have a separate skincare but it’s just great when your makeup also has skincare benefits to double the fun. I use makeup everyday for work, which is why I prefer makeup with skincare benefits.
Jeanette Bouvin
I find it weird because western YouTubers choose foundations a few shades darker than their actual skin tone. Why???
Devon Carlson
I really want to try Make Up Forever but I swear they’re a little expensive for my liking. I don’t really splurge on makeup.
Lucia Slaninkova
Make Up Forever HD foundations are the bomb. The liner they used on you is also good. Doesn’t smudge.? Lasts the entire day too.
Eloise Ferris
True! Those are also the products that I have here with me and I could never find anything better than them.
Chelsea COSSEY
You’re definitely looking glam and fab with this makeup look. It’s worthy of the Hollywood red carpet.❤️
Tasha Daniel
Wow you look really awesome with bold makeup, Hilary. It looks great on you probably because we’re so used to seeing you looking simple but still beautiful. I really admire your skin, it’s very flawless and it’s like you don’t even have pores. It’s very rare for American women who have perfect looking skin. Asians always have the best skin as far as I know. However, yours look really great. I know you only use natural products and it probably plays a big factor to how your skin looks.