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Rouge & Ragtime
Cosmetics were indeed worn by ladies during the Edwardian era but they were limited and subtle. A "nice girl" could wear powder, kohl (on the eyes), lip-stain and perhaps a touch of rouge.
Rose's cosmetics in the film were lovely, though she looks too *made-up* at times. This is due to our modern sensibilities. This look is old fashioned, with more color than is popular today.
The look works perfectly for the film, helped by Kate Winslet's classic features and peaches'n cream skin. Pink shades were used in abundance to enhance her blue eyes and complexion. You can easily update this look by using shades with more brown in them.
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Duplicating Rose's Look
(taken from Titanic articles & my own experimenting)
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- Use a concealer if necessary.
- Lightly apply foundation.
- Apply a cream blush in a natural shade to cheeks. Blend very well.
- Using a large brush or puff, generously powder your face with loose face powder.
- Line eyes (top and bottom) with a thin line of black eyeliner (not liquid). Use eyeliner brush, sponge or Q-tip to smudge.
- Using a shadow brush, apply pale pink shadow to the eyes.
Blend slightly above the crease.
- Using a narrow shadow brush, apply a darker pink (or plum) shadow to the crease and outside corner of eyes.
- Use remaining powder on brush to emphasize under-eye area.
Blend all areas well with fingers or sponge.
- Curl lashes and apply clear mascara.
- Apply lip pencil and gloss to lips in colors of your choice. In the film a coral liner and gloss were used for the day scenes, while for the evening scenes, a combination of two plum pencils and gloss were used.
commissioned illustrations courtesy of Miss C |
