Make-up from the Golden Era [Archive]

10-27-2005, 04:46 PM

Most of the members here only know me from The Fedroa Lounge...but I have spent most of my career as a motion picture make-up artist. I have not shared that here but I figure that there are enough ladies here that it might be of interest.

Here is my collection of vintage Max Factor make-up:

http://www.thegoldenera.net/images/misc/my_vintage_makeup.jpg

I am considering doing a class/demo on Hollywood make-up from the golden era at the Queen Mary event in November if there were at least ten ladies that would be interested in attending and learning about products and techniques of the starlets of yesteryear. What do you think?

colleency

10-27-2005, 04:47 PM

Waaaa! I wish I could go!

Lauren

10-27-2005, 06:52 PM

Let me think about this one.... YES!

and YES! again :)

I know my roomate who is not a lounge poster would love to come, and I'm sure Miss Vanessa will be posting on here shortly again too!

What a FABULOUS idea!

LaMedicine

10-27-2005, 07:13 PM

Waaaa! I wish I could go!
Waaaaaaah! :cry: Ditto! :cry:

Flitcraft

10-27-2005, 08:13 PM

That's a pretty cool idea.
I know loveher has posted in the Powder Room looking for advice on how to achieve the Marilyn Monroe look- maybe you could also post a brief tutorial and illustrate it using some of the ladies from The Lounge.

magneto

10-28-2005, 12:09 AM

...maybe you could also post a brief tutorial and illustrate it using some of the ladies from The Lounge.
<Delurk> :)
Seconded, I would love to see a tutorial! I am passionately devoted to my trusty Max Factor Pan-Stik but would like to finally figure out how to get the Pan-Cake on without my face resembling a desert floor... :cry:

CherryRed

10-28-2005, 09:57 AM

Waaaaaaah! :cry: Ditto! :cry:

Double Ditto!!!!! :cry:

CherryRed

10-28-2005, 09:59 AM

<Delurk> :)
Seconded, I would love to see a tutorial! I am passionately devoted to my trusty Max Factor Pan-Stik but would like to finally figure out how to get the Pan-Cake on without my face resembling a desert floor... :cry:

Are you using a natural sponge? I use pancake and and having a natural sea sponge is vital. It will not go on with a synthetic.

CherryRed

10-28-2005, 10:01 AM

MK I love your collection!

I have a magazine ad of Ginger Rogers advertising Pan Cake makeup framed on my bathroom wall. :)

magneto

10-28-2005, 08:26 PM

Are you using a natural sponge? I use pancake and and having a natural sea sponge is vital.
Oh dear, that must be what I'm doing wrong. Thanks for the tip! :)

CherryRed

10-29-2005, 08:45 PM

Yes, I read about the sea sponge on Makeup Alley.When I first got the Pan Cake I had synthetic sponges and tried it with that and it was horrid. I just couldn't see what difference the sponge would make but when I got one I was amazed! Be sure and squeeze out all the excess water. I also put it on really quickly like your painting with a water color. Then as it drys you will see it. I seal it with loose powder too to even out any sponge marks. Be sure and moisturize well before applying it, as it has a tendency to cling to any dry spots and peach fuzz. The more you do it the better it will work and you will figure out what works for you.

ITG

10-30-2005, 10:15 PM

Oh yes, MK, I'd be interested in learning more out about the makeup at the QM.

magneto

10-31-2005, 08:22 PM

....The more you do it the better it will work and you will figure out what works for you...
Thanks so much for the detailed instructions CherryRed (and I love your doll website!). I now have a proper sponge and new compact to experiment with. Wish I could attend the class. And it's a pity I haven't the necessary make-up accoutrements (bulb-lit vanity table, silk wrapper and endless leisure) to really perfect my technique ;)

Littleone

11-01-2005, 07:09 AM

Hello :) I've got a quick make-up question and figured this was a good thread to put it in :) Lipstick. I've got myself some top quality drug-store lipstick (Revlon or some such) I wore it last night with a costume and it got everywhere! Is that just the curse of red lipstick? Or is there anything I can do to keep it from smuding? Thanks Ladies!

LaMedicine

11-01-2005, 07:36 AM

After applying the lipstick, dust your lips lightly with face powder, then blot with a tissue.

Here are a couple of links to threads in this Room that you might find helpful.
http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?t=1854
http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?t=3198

Happy findings!:)

Vanessa

11-01-2005, 04:48 PM

How in the heck did I miss this post?!? MK, you're going to do it, right?

ITG

11-02-2005, 05:15 AM

CherryRed

11-03-2005, 06:24 AM

(and I love your doll website!).

Thanks!!! I need to add some of the stuff I have done recently for customers.
Busy! Busy! :)

CherryRed

11-03-2005, 06:27 AM

Littleone,

Some makeup companies make lipstick that stays on when you eat/drink, etc. I know Covergirl makes one and it easily stays on 8 hours. You might be able to find a likable shade in one of those products.

Loreal Endless Lipstick in Crimson Joy is what I use. It isn't one of the 8hr ones but it has a nice matt, not over drying finish. It lasts really well too.

ITG

11-03-2005, 06:07 PM

Yes, I have one of the Endless Loreal colors too. It feels good on, but doesn't last 8 hours on me and rubs off. But it feels silky smooth on the lips. There's a hair salon locally called Shelton's that has a product called Lip Lock that you put on your lips with a brush like what is used with nail polish. It helps to keep the color on your lips longer. I sometimes use that with my lipsticks.

11-03-2005, 09:09 PM

Sorry to get everyone's hopes up but I will not be able to do a class on make-up. I am leaving this Saturday morning for a business trip, return on Wednesday afternoon and leave for the Queen Mary Friday morning. There just isn't enough time to get everything together. If you would like, I can have an informal chat and bring a couple of conversation pieces from my vintage make-up collection and give a few pointers.

Lauren

11-03-2005, 10:30 PM

Sounds great to me! I have a vintage makeup book I can bring along. But since you're the pro, you wouldn't be needing such things :)

11-03-2005, 10:39 PM

I have a whole library of them. Which one do you have?

Lauren

11-03-2005, 10:44 PM

Vintage Face, the book by Daniela Turidich that's out of print now- the one that goes over styles from the 20's to the 50's.

Vanessa

11-04-2005, 09:08 AM

Any books on vintage make up would be lovely to browse through. And pointers would be appreciated, as well. Thanks for offering even when scrunched for time.

Jessica

11-09-2005, 04:55 PM

Too bad you aren't doing the demo. It would've been so fabulous.

11-09-2005, 07:43 PM

....we will have a great chat about it and perhaps a few pointers.

BTW: The best place for make-up books is here:

http://www.makeupbooks.com/makeupbooks.html

11-10-2005, 10:38 PM

I have a few goodies packed along with a rare make-up book from the golden era.

katiemakeup

02-03-2006, 08:33 AM

My favorite period is 1930's Old Hollywood- and I LOVE the makeup looks~ I love photographer George Hurrell and he often assisted in makeup direction or application himself- these are some of my favorite Hurrell images, the makeup is flawless:

http://www.wecareaboutkids.org/HarlowCUMV.jpg

http://www.imageraptor.com/galleries/omstars3/images/p-gh074_Loretta_Young.jpg

http://www.imageraptor.com/galleries/omstars2/images/p-gh027_Joan_Crawford.jpg