“The first Elizabethan age ended with the discovery of brave new worlds (and incidentally the joining up of the United Kingdom). We are certainly on the edge of vast new unprecedented worlds, cosmic changes in culture, economy and society (and ironically the possible dissolution of the United Kingdom). But are our new worlds brave, cowardly, explorative or degenerative? It could be said the old Elizabethans plundered the new worlds. Perhaps now we can only plunder ourselves and call it trade."
In response to this i have began to explore images that i believe reflect a new elizabethan age in regards to make-up, hair and styling.
Photo found:http://thebigfatindianwedding.com/2012/anjalee-arjun-kapoor-recap-aamby-valley-india-bridal-week-2012/
Viewed on: Friday 25th October 2013
Make-up: Within this image the makeup is a far cry from that of the classic Elizabethan woman, the only thing you can really relay is the arched eyebrows on the face, however these are thicker than what the average woman would have had. Although this image has little to offer in terms off foreseeable evidence of the desired Elizabethan make-up of the 16th century, it rather shows how far we have come in terms of make-up and the desired looks of today and i believe it shows a nice contrast for the NEW Elizabethan age.
Styling: The outfit in particular with this image really reflects a new Elizabethan age with cultural influence.The amount of detailing on this dress reflects the classic elizabethan dresses that would have adorned the woman's bodies, along with the extravagant neck piece that lays across one shoulder. The extreme contemporary twist however is the fact that this is a two piece with the mid-rif on show, something that would never of been imagined in the first Elizabethan age but does however reflect perfectly a fashion that is current within the new Elizabethan era.
Hair: The hair is very modern with a swept back updo almost reflecting what you would see if you were to see an Elizabethan woman without a wig. The updo also adds a masculinity to the look and further frames the face. The hair here has less height than that you would have seen in the first Elizabethan age, this reflects contemporary influences of what the modern woman would wear now.
Photo found:http://tellusfashion.wordpress.com/tag/up-and-coming-designers/
Viewed on: Saturday 26th October 2013
Make-up: Within this image the makeup is pale skinned with flushed cheeks and slightly coloured lips, however the tone of the lip colour is more orange rather than red. The first modern twist. Next the skin has a lot more contour and shape added to the face and to also warm up the complexion far more than that of a classis Elizabethan womans ability.
Styling: As far as the styling goes, the classic waist hugging corset style dress at the top, however the sleek shoulder straps and pencil skirt bottom that finishes just below the knee is the ultimate contemporary twist to a classic design.
Hair: and as for the hair you can see the classic heart shaped look the Elizabethans like to use within their hair or neck pieces to shape the face and head. Here they have used this shape from the parting and had it come slightly from the side to create a more relaxed twist to the classic shape, and used masses of volume and height much the same as the Elizabethan woman would have done to show strength and power for the modern woman.
Photo found: http://misslowesays.blogspot.co.uk/2011/02/london-fashion-week.html
Viewed on: Saturday 26th October 2013
Make-up: The makeup within this image follows the rules of pale skin and slightly flushed cheeks, however as a contemporary twist the look shows that a more brown muted colour has been used to contour and blush rather than the classic rouged colours you would expect from the 16th century. The eyes are strong and add definition and strength to the face. The lips are muted out and are 'barely there' a far cry from the red lips the Elizabethans required. This image uses a neutral toned palette for inspiration and to really update the look and bring it into its own within the new Elizabethan era.
Styling: The dress within this image appears to be a dress to create false shape to the hips and to make the waist appear smaller, something that the Elizabethan women of the 16th century would have worn as one of many a undergarment beneath their extraordinary gowns. The fact that this is being shown as a dress to be worn and see contrasts magnificently with the old Elizabethan age and brings us the new contemporary and modern Elizabethan age.
Hair: The hair within this image is swept back and up into a turban style head piece, this not only is adding culture to the new era that is upon us but the style of the head piece itself takes influence from the many different things that would adorn a woman's hair in the 16th century. This hair style is very contemporary and modern and lays the land for a new Elizabethan age with further regard to the modern day woman.
