Ariel, The Little Mermaid, meets the 1950’s
Character makeup looks
Ariel meets the 1950’s in this weeks look.
This look was inspired by an Instagram challenge called #colormehalloween. One of the themes was Disney Decades. Therefore I created a look for Ariel, from the Little Mermaid, with a 1950’s twist.
The Look
The look started with this skirt from the vintage style brand Lindy Bop featuring mermaids in a ‘pin up’ style. I then paired this with a purple bow top to compliment Ariel’s outfit in the Disney film (green tail, purple shell bra!). I added a cute 50’s feel cardigan along with fishnet tights (do you get it?!) and DIY glittery low heels.
As well as creating the heels I also created a tote bag for the outfit. Featuring a similar design with a 1950s Ariel and stylised sparkles and bubbles.
Ariel Hair and Makeup
I pinned my hair into pin curls which are a classic 50’s style. But I made the look messy afterall I’m a fish on dry land!
For the makeup I paired a classic red lip with dramatic winged eyeliner and a gently contoured face with a small splash of blush colour. Many of the ‘classic’ makeup looks we think of today found their origins in the 1950s
The Nails for Ariel
For the nails I used nude falsies from Primark and painted on a reverse french manicure in classic 50’s red. I then added an Mermaid twist using a dotting stick, grey polish and smaller dabs of pearlescent white for bubbles!
On the thumb nail I took a smaller dotting tool and four different tones of greens/blue. I dotted these in stripes to represent scales.
What Disney character would you take to a different decade?
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Alex
Professional makeup artist with an interest in natural, complimentary makeup but also fun makeup designs and nail art too! Life is too short to be stuck with trends that don't suit you!
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