Remember how flawless Anne Hathaway looked for the Oscars in February, wearing an amazing ruby red grecian-inspired gown with organza flowers cascading accross the bodice?
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She was red carpet radiant and her look was captivating thanks in part to Marchesa. Other lovelies who have donned a gown from this ethereal collection include Jessica Alba, Eva Longoria, and Renee Zelweger.
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For Fall 2008, Marchesa captured the glamour of the Golden Age with lavish details and luxurious fabrics like silk organza and ostrich feathers. Co-founders of the label Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig, used Queen Elizabeth I as a muse, translating her power and elegance into their effervescent collection.
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But, it wasn’t just gorgeous gowns there was breathtaking beauty, too. To get the Elizabethan allure from Marchesa Fall 2008 runway show, here’s the how-to chart from Stila:
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Here’s the beauty bijoux used to capture the look:
Flawless Complexion
For a polished look use the Cover-up Stick and Vintage Sheer Pressed Powder (below). Use “Fair” for an Elizabethan paleness; deeper skin tones can also try a foundation like Perfecting Foundation in a stick formula and Bronze Illuminating Finishing Powder in a tin.
Smoky Eyes
Use Eyeshadow Pan in Chinois (matte creamy off-white) eyeshadow from lashline to eyebrow. Apply Eyeshadow Pan in Bouquet (matte nude pink) and Eyeshadow Matte in Kamet (light grey) in the crease and along the lower lashline. Blend Kajal eyeliner in Smoky Quartz (below) on outer edge of eyes.
Flushed Cheeks
For a natural flushed look use Cherry Crush lip and cheek stain on apples of cheeks.
Rosy Lips
Dab Cherry Crush on lips for a naturally pouty pucker.
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