FMS406ArmstrongLNewElizabethans: Elizabeth (1998)

Elizabeth I was the pin-up girl for woman of the Elizabethan Era. White Porcelain skin, rouge lips and cheeks, light/shaved eyebrows and red/light hair.

This make-up has been created and looked at in many different angles, with Make-up artists recreating the exact look or modernising it. Bleached eye brows have became a trend which I would think originated from the Elizabethan era as they had light eyebrows, this gave the illusion of high foreheads.

Elizabeth (1998)

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Actress: Cate Blancett earned an Academy

Award nomination for her role of Queen Elizabeth I

Make-up Artist: Anita Burger

Hair Stylist: Jenny Shircore (Winner of BAFTA Award for Best Make-up and Hair)

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Portrait of Queen Elizabeth 1 made in approximately 1588 to commemorate the defeat of the Spanish Armada.

Considering this is such a theatrical look it was interesting to watch the transformation of the make-up from portrait to film. From being a 'bastard- princess' her make-up is natural and shows she has some colour to her skin from the sun, In 1558 this was known as the appearance of poor people who were lower class and showed that they belonged outside to work. As she become the Queen her complexion becomes paler, white skin was considered beautiful and also a symbol of wealth. The chemicals used to create the pale foundation in 1558 were a mixture of lead and vinegar which was harmful to the skin, this was used to cover up ageing and any signs of disease.

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Before Queen Of England (Poor)

.Minimal/ no Make-up
.Natural Makeup
.Nude natural lips
.Natural tan
.Natural hair/ messy
.Natural blush
.Braided hair
.natural eyebrows

After Queen of England (Rich)

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.White Foundation

.Pale Complexion

.Avant guard hair

.Rouge lips

.Rouge blush

.Tight Curls

.Round/Heart Shaped

.Hats/ Pearls/ Gems

.Fluffy/Crimpy/Structured

.Symetrical Hair

Summary watching this film gave me some inspiring ides for my Elizabethan era. The designers adapted the look and modernized it for the film by not over using the white foundation and giving the make-up a more natural sense. It is exactly how I would imagine the Elizabethan era to be like these designers have hit it to a tee! I love the Avant guard and tight curls hair styling and am looking to modernise in in my own way for my end finale look.

Enjoyed the film can't wait to research this more!

In these two videos clips you can see the transformation of the make-up and hair go from natural makeup/no make-up, hair down to hair up and wigs.The transformation to virgin queen.

Before