June 04, 2012
Hollywood's Iconic Brows
They say the eyebrows are the frame of the face.
While they are very important for that reason, they are also a trendy way to express who we are.
I'm focusing on classic celebrities specifically. The women who shined on the stage and who stole hearts; all while looking stunningly unique in their makeup. Back in the 'old' Hollywood times, a dramatic brow would enhance the visuals of the film or photograph by altering the face to capture different emotions portrayed by the star. Shaving off the eyebrows was also a very common practice so that a more artistic shape could be drawn in for varying roles.
While they are very important for that reason, they are also a trendy way to express who we are.
I'm focusing on classic celebrities specifically. The women who shined on the stage and who stole hearts; all while looking stunningly unique in their makeup. Back in the 'old' Hollywood times, a dramatic brow would enhance the visuals of the film or photograph by altering the face to capture different emotions portrayed by the star. Shaving off the eyebrows was also a very common practice so that a more artistic shape could be drawn in for varying roles.
A harsher, more unusual shaped eyebrow worn by Marlene Dietrich, Edif Piaf, Greta Garbo, and Coco Chanel would express a very fashionable, specific, sometimes overly dramatized look. A fuller, lighter, more 'natural' brow worn by Marilyn Monroe, Bridget Bardot, Jayne Mansfield, and Sophia Loren would be seen as very youthful, sexy and carefree.
A manicured eyebrow could also subtly represent status. A thin, clean, well kept brow could embody a higher class appearance. The money was there to keep them well groomed, and the confidence that came along with that allowed the stars to wear an unnatural shape. A more bushy, thick, grown in brow is sort of childlike and effortless; embodying a girl next door look that could bring more relatability to a star.
A strong eyebrow was a feature on the face of classic celebrities that represented individuality, personal style, and allowed a place in the memory of Hollywood royalty.
Here are the stars whose brows were interpreted above.
Here are the stars whose brows were interpreted above.
From left to right:
Marilyn Monroe, Marlene Dietrich, Edie Sedgwick, Coco Chanel,
Greta Garbor, Edif Piaf, Bridget Bardot, Maila Nurmi,
Sohpia Loren, Deborah Harry, Siauxsie Sioux, Jayne Mansfield (not in first image).
Greta Garbor, Edif Piaf, Bridget Bardot, Maila Nurmi,
Sohpia Loren, Deborah Harry, Siauxsie Sioux, Jayne Mansfield (not in first image).
Here are some other notable brows of the past.
From left to right:
Clara Bow, Vivien Leigh, Susan Cabot, Audrey Hepburn,
Elizabeth Taylor, Joan Crawford, Rita Hayworth, Bette Davis
I hope you enjoyed learning a little bit about makeup history. I personally am fascinated by it and would love to do more posts like this in the future if you all are interested as well.
Who is your favorite brow icon?
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LOVE this post! xo
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ReplyDeleteWonderful Post!! Really! Funny to see how different Eyebrowshapes are!
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ReplyDeletelove this post! I'm sooo jealous of peoples eyebrows because I've had eyebrow mishap in the past and now they have no shape whatsoever :P Oh well ;)
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Definitely Marilyn Monroe!
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Love this post! I think Marilyn Monroe and Bridget Bardot are my brow icons! Thanks for the lovely comment on my blog :)
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This post was really cool! I love the audrey hepburn and elizabeth taylor brows! They're so beautiful and thick!
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wonderful post! i really like elizabeth taylors eyebrows & bridgette bardot! very classic :)
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Looks super great, Loved the Brigitte Bardot's ones
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Andrew Hepburn. Her brows are gorgeous!
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Interesting post! I would be a Brigitte Bardot I guess :D
ReplyDeleteVery interesting... some of the odd ones there made me feel a little less insecure about my own xD
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witout any doubds Elizabeth taylor <3
ReplyDeleteI love this post! Eyebrows def frame the face & there are so many different styles! I know I draw or fill in my eye brows but it's fun to play with the shape. It makes a huge difference! This is a great post! I have a similar post coming out soon on my blog too!
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Hi,nice blog.I like Elizabeth Taylor.
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Maila Nurmi's eyebrows scare me o_o
ReplyDeleteBut Coco Chanel <3
Such a fab post. x
ReplyDeletethey are all so stunning <3
ReplyDeleteIt's fun to read through makeup-history posts..that's a nice breakdown of all the eyebrows too :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful.. never realized how many different shapes there are!
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I love this post! You should definitely do more... and it's so true what they say about brow; they really frame the face. Love the pics too.
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