Counter Confidential: Trend Revival

Published Sep 20, 2011

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Counter Confidential

"Trend Revival" by Undercover Beauty Agent

If you’re a huge beauty lover, you might follow seasonal trends. When new collections for spring or fall arrive at my counter, I can count on the die-hard trend followers to return. But sometimes the seasonal trends are just uninspiring. We've all experienced this feeling at some point. I’ll have a client who comes in to see our new products with excitement leave disappointed because she just doesn’t like what’s trending. At times, a customer will buy something simply because it’s “in.” I say, stay true to who you are and start your own trend. If you can’t think of anything new (and even designers have a hard time with this one) there’s nothing wrong with bringing back beloved trends from that past. Here are the trends I always love to revive. Beauties, what are your favorite retro looks?

PIN-UP GIRL

Marilyn Monroe embodies what we think of as “old Hollywood glam.” Try soft, sleek curls on your hair, and full red lips. This look from the ‘50s will definitely make you stand out.

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MOD LASHES

Twiggy was known for her extreme lashes during the ‘60s. Modernize this look by wearing top and bottom false lashes, and then applying a generous amount of mascara.

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DISCO FEVER

The '70s were all about the glitz and glam of disco. Add some sparkle to the eyes or lips, but don’t turn your entire face into a disco ball. Just a touch of glitter on the eyes will turn your makeup up a notch when you’re going out.

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Jan 19, 2013

Erica W.

I dressed up as Marilyn Monroe from 7 Year Itch for a fancy dress party had loads of comments on my makeup. I loved the big red lips and flicks of eye liner. Such a flattering look.

Dec 28, 2012

Ryu D.

Taking a look in the past is always quite inspirational, I posted recently an article on my blog about the makeup from 1920's to nowadays... and after that I decided to do tutorial of 1960's makeup, lashes here and there... If someone's might be interested, the video is on my profile.

Oct 02, 2011

Kitty C.

nyx glitter on the go packaging SUCKS- no matter what it never seals completely shut with or without the little plastic insert. glitter goes, alright, it goes EVERYWHERE you dont want it to!

Sep 21, 2011

Mindy R.

I'll go with the pin up look. The disco look is fun but chunks of glitter getting in your eyes....not so fun.

Sep 26, 2011

Huda A.

Plz check out my pinup tutorial. Couldn't get any more classical. Couldnt b any simpler. http://berry-pink-diamonds.blogspot...
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Sep 21, 2011

Temperance L.

I love the pin-up so much.... Espesialy if you give it a twist depending on day or night i might do it with a hot pink, purplepink lip or for a party a dark red or black lip....idk its diferent and fun..so y not

Sep 20, 2011

Meaghan M.

I love the pin-up look with a matte, defined eye or subdued golds !

Sep 20, 2011

VioletalaMode S.

The Pin Up look will never go out of style for obvious reasons, it's gorgeous on everyone. Men grew up with that image of Marilyn and they can't resist it. I would be careful with the Mod look, you don't want to over do it on the mascara or you'll end up looking like Tammy Faye more than Twiggy lol.

Sep 20, 2011