The Gibson Girl is widely considered to be the first ‘pin-up girl’ of the Victorian Era. Created by illustrator Charles Dana Gibson in the 1890s, images of the 'Gibson Girl' portrayed the ideal feminine beauty of the Victorian Era.
Image Credit: (Online) Available at: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/ef/Gibson_Girl_by_Charles_Dana_Gibson.jpg. [Accessed 09 February 2014].
These women sported soft hair, which was piled upon the head in a soft bouffant style that executed effortless beauty. During the Victorian times, heavy make up was seen as promiscuous, it was definitely not the norm. For this reason, make up was only really worn by actresses and prostitutes. Subtle, natural beauty was favoured for the everyday women.
Alabaster white skin was extremely popular during this era. Women shielded their skin from the sun by wearing delicate gloves and using parasols. Pale skin was desired, as it sybolised class and wealth. Women rarely wore make up, except from a little powder to keep the face from looking too shiny. Eyeshadow and Lipstick, were extremely natural and often in nude coloured shades.
Image Credit: Victorian Makeup Styles Image Gallery | vintage makeup guide. (Online) Available at: http://vintagemakeupguide.com/victorian-look/. [Accessed 09 February 2014].
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