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The Collective
The Art of Decadent Beauty By Nancy Buckland
As this issue is dedicated to all things 1920’s, the beauty look of the decade comes sharply into focus - and what a decade it was. Not only did it see the emergence of a young fashion designer by the name of Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel and a silent movie beauty legend called Louise Brooks, it saw women start to take their place in society. Women had gained the vote, the Pankhurst’s had enjoyed both headlines and notoriety, hemlines started to rise, and ankles were for showing off. Make-up became the very height of fashion, as retailers such as Harry Selfridge would put it on display, refusing to hide it under the counter. As the decade began, a whole new style stance was embraced. The 1920’s beauty look is theatrical and dramatic, there is no room for a shrinking violet. It is all about making a bold, brave statement. It is feminine without being girlish, strong and yet playful. The 2013 interpretation of the trend is all about embracing the flapper spirit, but with modern tones and textures. The basis of the look starts with complexion perfection, so give skin a head start with Estee Lauder Re-Nutriv White Age Renewal Serum (£130) and Age Renewal Cream (£130). Used together, these wonder products marry hydration with brightening benefits to leave skin luminous, supple, fair and flawless. Next comes Chanel Mat Lumiere Luminous Matt Powder MakeUp (£39). This luxury powder compact gives skin
that matte velvet poreless skin finish. The 1920’s party girl loved her rouge and Diorskin Rosy Glow Blusher (£30.50) is a beautifully natural pink-toned blush that is long lasting and comes in that ever distinctive luxe Dior packaging. Eyes are flirty and dark and Bobbi Brown Long Wear Gel Eyeliner in Black Ink (£17) is perfect for giving your peepers definition. This award-winning beauty stalwart is the foolproof way of creating that smoky-eyed flapper girl look. The 1920’s is also all about the brows, and it is time to pack away the power brow and go for something much more artistic. The Clinique Superfine Liner for Brows (£14) has an ultra-slim, automatic pencil with a super-fine tip to create a highly arched brow. The mouth really is the centrepiece of the 1920’s look and the Illamasqua Pout Perfection Set (£49.50) has all you need for a decadent finish. The Ascend Lip Pencil, Lip Brush and Tramp Lipstick will give a rich, darkly defined lip. When it comes to nails, look no further than the Nars Pierre Hardy Venomous Nail Duo (£22). Use the Gunmetal shade to highlight the moon part of the nail, and the Black shade to cover the rest, for nails that can party the night away with Jay Gatsby. Eat your heart out, Daisy Buchanan!