Miss Elegance's 1920s/Flapper/Silent Film Starlet Makeup Tutorial

[eutytoalba]

If you feel like it, could you do one for men's? I'm a girl, but I'm dying to dress up as Dr. Jekyll for Halloween with a silent-film spin on the costume, but I don't like any movie that has been made of that novel to this day from which I could copy. I'm designing and sewing the whole thing from scratch!

Even if you don't feel like it, I'll still be able to take some pointers from this, so thank you! :-)

[lizzfrmhon]

it would have been great if you had showed how to apply the make up. I mean, start with a clean face and apply make up step by step, instead of always showing the final product.

[fannymae2395]

You should do a tutorial showing how you did your makeup because yours looks the best out of anybody else's i have seen and i have been looking for a tutorial on a real 1920's look for the longest time :/ It would be awesome if you did that.

[DLdood]

When you said "Draw your inspiration from Clara Bow" I DIED. The reason that I was looking for a 1920's makeup tutorial is because I look JUST LIKE HER. It's creepy. I wanted to see if it would be even creepier to do my makeup like her as well. :P I seriously believe I was her in my past life...

[PersuasionByLaws]

Thank you so much for your tutorial... I LOVED it!!!

[cutefunnybunny111]

Wow! You did really great, with the effects and everything! I'll have to thumbs up your video!

[neptunelogic]

haha the general shape of the eye make-up (with some minor changes) is pretty much how i do my stage make up for dancing

[Onion15505]

Thank you so much for the insight this video is very helpful! I'm very inspired by this time era and I must say you pulled it off perfectly! You could have been an actress for all I knew! hahaha I enjoyed watching and cannot emphasize how much these videos make my day. If I could give it thumbs up as many times as I can I would give you about a million. You are awesome. Lots and lots and lots and lots of love!

[free2speak94]

this made my day i love Clara Bow! :)

[DemyxFanOfOwls]

Hey! I just wanted to tell you that I attended my high school's Senior Night where the theme was 1920s Las Vegas. I just got back home and I wanted to let you know that your tutorial helped me to win first place for Best Female Costume! Thanks so much!! :D

[ActsOfElegance]

@DemyxFanOfOwls This made my day! Did you take pictures???

[DemyxFanOfOwls]

@ActsOfElegance Yes indeed! When I upload them I can link you in your inbox or something ^_^. Should be later today or tomorrow.

[DarkDolly]

This is awesome n cute I hope you do a tutorial of Theda Bara :3

[kittykat2678]

sorry this didn't help.

[ActsOfElegance]

@kittykat2678 What was the point of leaving a comment then?

[kittykat2678]

@ActsOfElegance I apologize if i offended you. i have been looking for a good demo on how to apply 1920's style makeup and have not yet found one.

[ActsOfElegance]

@kittykat2678 What specific questions do you have? I can inbox you, if you like!

[kittykat2678]

@ActsOfElegance is there a look that is 20ish that is something i can were out side like say work? and thank you.

[SirRiehl]

You look like Pola Negri

[ActsOfElegance]

@SirRiehl LOVE. YOU.

[heavensvampire]

what program did you use to make the footage vintage like that????

[toxicbunnyrevan]

This is nice! What font did you use in the beginning?

[tina333li]

Who played this version of "Til Charleston Back to Charleston"?

[TheRogerPedactor]

Would like to see more added to this tutorial. Tools, etc. Its seems more about just looking at the finished piece and not the actual application. Great concept though!

[saxismyaxe]

This is the most authentic looking 1920's makeup tutorial on Youtube. Most others in fact show modern interpretations rather than the actual period correct style.

[TheRogerPedactor]

@saxismyaxe This is more a showcase of the finished product and not a tutorial where tools are used and followed with instructions. I'd like to see a part 2 that goes more in depth. Intro was way to long. We get that she's cute. Explain how. This video is more of a tribute that a tutorial.

[freakyguru]

Stunning darling, you are gorgeous and you look like you just stepped off the silent screen.

[beyonbeach]

Honey today's world I cant be patient

[lovelydiva06]

how did you make your video look like it was actually filmed in the 1920's

[beariendeay]

@lovelydiva06 she prob used the effect on moviemaker program "filmage old"

:)

[4coins]

Oh I say, that film you've made is so charming and oh so helpful!

[sammislawa]

Awesome video! Thanks so much for sharing! I really needed this for a film I'm working on. Any chance you could help me out with male makeup of this period?

[filmstripststion]

The reason silent movies jump around on the screen, is because they are oversped on sound projectors at 24 frames a second. The correct speed for silent films is 18 frames a second. Projected at the correct speed, they are perfectly smooth.

[filmstripststion]

The reason silent movies jump around on screen is because they're oversped, on sound projectors @ 24 frames a second; the correct speed for silent films, is 18 frames a second.

[psychosuzy2009]

I love this tutorial the best out of the other ones. You are gorgeous! =]

[UberObsessed]

My grandma and grandpa's favorite jive song was "In the Mood". People would put money in the jukebox and turn it on just to watch them dance! They were really good.

[ActsOfElegance]

@UberObsessed That...is adorable! <3

[UberObsessed]

@ActsOfElegance Thank you!

[lovewithoutlover]

our history teachers are so cool that we got to learn to do the charlston and have a dance party at the end of year. Thanks so much for the tutorial, i looked amazing thanks to you :D

[ActsOfElegance]

@lovewithoutlover That's great!!!  Send pictures!!!!

[queenietj]

How would they have worn their nail polish and what colors??? Great video

[xKittyBonesx]

@queenietj reds of course were popular but greens and black were very popular too :}

[Fancylooks]

WOW; REALLY GOOD, AWESOME!!! and the editing as well.

[charlesnorte]

"In the mood" or "hot and anxious"?

[ActsOfElegance]

@charlesnorte Isn't that the same thing? :)

[charlesnorte]

@ActsOfElegance Sorry, is an answer or question? I believe that "in the mood" is a plagiarism. My native language is Spanish, I hope that you understand me, Greetings from Argentina.

[Brinah]

you look like you belonged in that era! beautiful video too!

[MsLenaKay]

o wow! 1:16 is she your twin or do i need a new pair of glasses??

[Mariannacanupp]

saucy looking video! :) did you know U can get impressive makeup from Max factor to test B4 you buy over at Gratis Make-up Samples

[Goethe1109]

the music is from the wrong era. Glen Miller playing "In the Mood" is from the 1940's over 20 years after this look.

[charlesnorte]

@Goethe1109 Please read my comment about "in the mood" and "hot and anxious".........

[Himex3]

this is a great video but its INTENSELY annoying when it comes to actuall progress done with 20's makeup.

It's distracting and focuses too much on everything else but makeup and when it finally gets down to it, it's hard to focus and all the important parts are brushed past.

all of the straight forward points are blurred with effects and subtitles.

you did a great job with the makeup and the video but as a tutorial it sucks. sorry man.

[Mhaolstrom]

Thanks for such an awesome video- there are tons of tutorials on jazz makeup, but nobody has the little details (eyebrows, the triangle of eye makeup) you do that make this look truly authentic.

[MelissaTicky]

Mabel Normand is all i can see lol you look GREAT!

I love how you put the "NO" over the tacky halloween costume, my feelings exactly.

Keep up the good work my dear you look stunning.. would you do a hair style video?

[ActsOfElegance]

You are a doll!!!! Thank you! I assume, when you ask for a hairstyle video, that you are referring to the hair in this video, yes? You would not be the first to ask.

I've been thinking of doing one. But that means you'll just have to subscribe so that you know when it gets posted! ;)

[Anutka85]

Really cool video! Thanks!

[kingdomheartsximena]

awesome :D

[DisneyMissieMouse]

i LOVE this era!!

seeing this vid made me happy and i will definitely try to this look myself!!

[rosietheriveter1]

Great video from start to finish!!! :)

[resurrectedwreck]

This is gorgeous, and is the best & most straightforward 1920s make-up tutorial I have come across. Thank you so much for sharing!

[aeb93]

thank you so much the video was fun to watch and i actually learned how to do my flapper make up!

[aussiegrlnz]

wow this really helped me know how to do my makeup for my halloween costume. I'm gonna be a 20's "swingin sista".

thanks a ton girl! and you look gorgeous!

[MrDinosgoesRawr]

omg thats my costume 2 thats so cool xD

[ActsOfElegance]

Thanks! Subscribe...pretty soon I'm going to another Speakeasy and will do a more detailed version of this.

[samjones0528]

this was excellent! i adore the 20's music, hair and fashion!!!

thanks for the vid

[Domdine]

I'ts just GREAT !

Bravo bravo bravo and Thank You :o)

[grnmoon]

awsome ....cant tell how mauch this vid helped me to be a star at out murder mystery dinner party (it took place in the year 1929) ...by the way , your vid is good too, what program do you use to get that old film effect????

[ActsOfElegance]

Thank you! I'm glad this helped! I'd love to see any pictures you have from your dinner party.

I used iMovieHD to edit this and the other silent film I did.

Thank you for subscribing. Soon I will be posting a MUCH more detailed version of this makeup.

[katiscaligari]

I think I'm in love

[wanderingmenstruals]

Hey, so, what kind of COLORS did they use?

[ActsOfElegance]

Subscribe! I will soon be posting a MUCH more detailed version of this tutorial.

[figtoaster]

Wonderful stuff! You've got the look absolutely bang on - great saucy eyes.

[ActsOfElegance]

Thank you! Ans "saucy eyes"! Goodness!

I'll be posting a more detailed explanation to this video soon. Don't forget to subscribe!

[bradleasays]

:] the most historically accurate twenties makeup tutorial i've seen so far, which makes me very happy, thank you

[girlpyrate]

Really cute! However it's sort of hard to see what you're explaining.

[appleXinkling]

By far the greatest makeup tutorial i have yet to behold! I love the silent film effect and 20s style. I'm going to a wedding in a couple of weeks and i think i'll try this out for it! Perhaps a slightly muted version...

I suddenly have an inkling of where Siouxsie Sioux got her inspiration from!

[xpinkcherry21x]

OMG! i wish u did this before halloween! we had a school festival and each class had a decade. we had the 20's and all the girls were flappers. last october i was trying to find a simple video like this and i couldnt really find that many that taught how to do cupids bow lips or Clara bow lips. all well...

[SweetKiara008]

Thanks for the info! :)

[LisaFreemontStreet]

My tutorial is uploading now. I am not as happy w/ it as I wanted to be. The dialogue cards were a bit tricky and i should have 'mimed ' the application instead of attempting to do it on camera.

Anyway, I linked this little gem on the sidebar. Thanks again!

[ActsOfElegance]

It's beautiful, lady! Well done!

[albinasamara]

Fabulous! I too wish there were similar event in my area. Where did you get the Eiffel Tower compact?

[LisaFreemontStreet]

Really, I'm blown away by how well done this video is...and I feel a little sheepish. haha. I don't need to see more...I am subscribing to YOU!

[LisaFreemontStreet]

Oh! I'm doing a Clara Bow tutorial next week and realize you have beat me to it! I was going to use this silent film style as well...haha. Ah well, tell me what you think!

[bRiD0T07]

amazing!

what's the name of that 40s song you used?

[YukoxDoll]

"In the mood" by Glenn Miller

[ROCKSLIDZ]

Fabulous!

I just realized that half the videos on YouTube would be better if they were silent...

Loved it; thanks for posting, you doll!

[WHITETRASHDOLL]

Awsome!!

[RoyaleMac]

Bra-vo!!!!

[Blutmond666]

It seems that the pictures were taken at some kind of 1920's party. I wish that where I live were events like that :(

[LadyMakeup1]

Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous!!! I can't stop watching this video, is so informative and beautiful, you should be an actress!!!

BTW

Thanks for the kind words, I wish I could be as beautiful as you are.

xoxo

[LadyMakeup1]

OMG!! first of all you are so beautiful, it hurts my eyes when I see you, and second of all this video is AMAZING!! you are an artist my friend, so talented and beautiful!!!!

You inspired me so much, I made my own video, whenever you have the time check it out please, your opinion is very important to me!!!!

[ActsOfElegance]

Oh wow, lady! You made me blush! Thank you for the compliments!

Your video is spectacular and absolutely gorgeous. Great editing too.

For some reason, it didn't work when you posted it as a response to this one. Try again?

[RedHeadExitting]

you did such an excellent job, it would be awesome if you did a tutorial in detail

[gaza2421]

WELL DONE!! (both the make-up & video) It all works together beautifuly!

[gypsytribal]

Very cute video! Was wondering....is that an Eiffel Tower mirror compact you're holding?? If so, PLEASE tell me whereever did you find that??!

[SuperMillieChan]

Can you make a vid about 1920's hair? :]

[PaleMagnolia]

That video is awesome.

For some moments, when your face appeared after the real 1920s movie shots, I thought you were an actual silent movie star - the clothes, the hat (I have one very similar to that!), the gloves, the makeup - that was all so believable!

Great!

[danyvalegonzalez]

oh this is soo great!!!

im doing a scene for my acting class and i have to pull of a vaudeville actress...

how ever i cant seem to find a lot of clothing choices...apparently there was flapper and nothing else!

if you know of anything when you were researching it would be great!!!

and thaks for this video its GREAT help :)

[ro0ske]

i love your look and vid but it's a bit hard as a tutorial :(

[omegawhitedog]

Great vid! Very well done! Kudos :)

[FuckingTubbins]

Who does this 40's song??

[HoneyFilms3]

I LOVE YOUR VIDEO! You're make-up is gorgeous... one question... what editing software did you use to create the silent film?I need to do a project and use a silent film. Awesome!

[ActsOfElegance]

Thank you!

This particular video was edited with iMovieHD.

[misskitty95670]

thank you for getting back to me.yea..no kidding its hard to find!lol where do you get the rest of the clothes for cheap?tried amazon and they bring up alot of costume stuff.i think its so cool to go to get togethers with a specific theme like that.did your friends just planned that or there was actually a public party.20 questions i know,lol

[SidneyTurner]

Everything about this video is COOL!

too bad im a guy.....cos this vid dont apply to me :(

[mkarn2009]

this video is so great. i am so glad i found it!!!

[misskitty95670]

you did great work!i must ask what kind of hat were you wearing and where can the ladies find it?

[ActsOfElegance]

Thank you very much! It's a cloche hat, which were very popular during this era and get their name from the French word for "bell" because of their shape.

I got mine from an antique store. It is VERY hard to find a good one, but I've been flirting with the idea of putting this particular one up on ebay.

[cendelin]

absolutely stunning!!

[RetroSpeckBaby]

You captured the era very well!!

[LovePeaceandLipGloss]

Very well done! xxx

[SepiaToneDeath]

This is the first vid I thought of favouriting for my new channel.

AKA

ToneDeathStephens

[trentisgay07]

Could I ask what you mean by all the way? I love flapper looks. My sister has always unintentionally looked like a flapper and she doesnt even have to try. So she fascinates me.

[ladyobaoba]

thanks!

I´ll try it !

I saw your other videos...you look great! I loved your make up

[ladyobaoba]

I loved this video!! she looks so cute

I´ll try to do this make up ,I´m fascinated about 20´s

But I´m afraid of changing my eyebrows

[ActsOfElegance]

You don't need to. The easiest way is to take an eyebrow spoolie [I don't know what else to call it], get it just a LITTLE bit damp, and rub it on a bar of soap. Comb it onto your eyebrow. That should plaster the hair down. Then go over it with makeup.

Otherwise they do sell products specifically for hiding your current eyebrows, but this DIY way is cheaper and works just as well.

Actually, user PIXIWOO shows how to do this in her flapper makeup video.

[glamourdaze]

Lovely lovely video.

faved and vlogged.

[ActsOfElegance]

You're likely right about the music. I guess the one thing I didn't research to the fullest was music :P. Haha, oh well, glad you liked the video.

[Yellokitti63]

fantastic work!!!

[tinecassidy]

Very cute! Excellent tutorial. Creative, informative, and fun to watch.

Nice job!

[ActsOfElegance]

Thank you! Some would call it "having too much time on my hands."

[MandyxxMassacre]

Aw! You're soo pretty!

I've always wanted to make myself up

like that, but I don't have the skills.

lol.

[ActsOfElegance]

You do now!

And thank you!

[MandyxxMassacre]

Hahaa, so true.

:]

& You're very welcome!

[jessica26m]

you look strait our of the flapper era, that looks really great!