Beauty Secrets From Old Hollywood’s Most Glamorous Women

We still admire the simplistic elegance of the likes of Grace Kelly and continue to try to recreate the retro glamour of Marilyn Monroe with beauties like Vivien Leigh leading the pack! There’s definitely something to be said for the fact that we’re still obsessed with these classic beauties.
Click through to see the fascinating beauty secrets and shocking tricks these goddesses from the old Hollywood era used to swear by.

Marilyn Monroe
To make her lips appear fuller, Monroe would have her makeup artist apply 5 different shades of lipstick and gloss to create dimension. Darker reds went on the outer corners, while lighter hues were brushed on the middle of the lips.

 

 Sophia Loren
Loren followed a Mediterranean diet religiously, which meant she always had a bottle of olive oil at arm’s length. She kept her skin soft and luminous by soaking in a hot bath with a few splashes of oil.

 

Grace Kelly
Contrary to popular belief, contouring is not a new technique, nor was it invented by Kim Kardashian. The Princess of Monaco used blush to define her cheekbones, with one shade for underneath her cheekbones, and a slightly darker shade dusted on the apples.

 

 Elizabeth Taylor
Liz Taylor took a page out of Cleopatra’s book, as both women made a habit of shaving their face. It may sound funny, but it removes the fine baby hairs and the surface layer of skin cells, which gives the skin a facial-like glow.

 

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Cannes 2016: Some Best Dresses of All Time

Cannes 2016 is in full swing this week. Every year, the French town becomes host to filmmakers and stars that come out for the most prestigious film festival in the world. We get a chance to see gorgeous fashion and glamorous dresses as actors and actresses make their way onto the Cannes red carpet. Throughout the years, there have been a bevy of beautiful looks that have made the festival all the more special. Below are my picks for the best Cannes dresses of all times. Check them out and be sure to let me know which dress is your favorite in the comments section.

Last year, Lupita Nyong’o donned this beautiful Gucci number on the red carpet. She made sure to make a photo worthy entrance as she twirled around on the red carpet.

Elizabeth Taylor attended Cannes in a tiara and gloves because—well, she’s Elizabeth Taylor. She does what she wants! Either way, this look definitely made a statement. 

Loving this Chanel Haute Couture dress on Julianne Moore. She really sparkled in this look. 

Audrey Hepburn wore a stunning cap-sleeve dress to Cannes way back in the day. Check it out below. 

My beautiful, Eva Longoria made a statement in Marchesa. 

Sophia Loren beams as she leaves the festival. If I was in that dress, I’d be beaming too! 

Joan Smalls strikes a pose in Givenchy. Love that sheer skirt! Gorgeous. 

Jennifer Aniston went for a sleek form-fitting dress to Cannes in the early 2000s 

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