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How to create 60s and 70s looks using modern day clothing items

1. Turtlenecks

Turtlenecks are one of the easiest ways to create a 60s or 70s look. They can be styled in many different ways to suit your style and aesthetic. A basic black turtleneck paired with black skirts or pants and a beret can create a beatnik look. You can also pair colourful turtlenecks with complimentary coloured mini skirts and knee high socks for the mod look. Colourful turtlenecks look great when paired with flares/bell bottoms for the 70s look. For peak winter, turtlenecks look simple but elegant with a nice coat and mini skirt. Turtlenecks were also worn under pinafores for a stylish winter look. Make sure to accessorise your turtleneck with necklaces to suit your style. For example, if you want a more hippie or bohemian look, try pairing your turtleneck with natural or handmade necklaces

2. Mini skirts

Mini skirts were the most iconic clothing piece of the 60s. They are very versatile and are easy to find. You can park a white mini skirt with a black turtle neck for the iconic Sharon Tate look. Patterned mini skirts are great when paired with a solid coloured top. When shopping for mini skirts, try looking for vibrant, unique colours or psychedelic patterns.

3. Flared Pants/Bell bottoms

Flare pants are an essential for a 70s look. They can be paired with many tops and still look retro. They look great with a low heeled boot or a cowboy boot. Wear thick patterned belts with them to elevate and accessorise the look. They can be paired with almost every top from band tees to a peasant blouse. If you’re not sure how to style flares, try denim flares before buying bright coloured pants. That way, you can learn how to style the flares and see what silhouettes look good on your body type.

4. Socks and Stockings

Socks and stockings are great for accessorising with skirts. Knee high socks in black and white are easy to find and are great with low top leather shoes such as loafers and Mary Janes. You can also purchase coloured knee high socks to match tops or skirts. If you’re wearing socks that match your top or skirt, it looks put together and thought out without even having to try. Patterned stockings are also great. Like the socks, try buying coloured stockings to create more colour in your outfits.

5. Boots

The most versatile and easy to find shoe for 60s and 70s looks are boots. Knee high boots look amazing when paired with mini skirts. Low top boots are great for bell bottoms. For bell bottoms, low heeled boots (eg cowboy boots) look the best. Black knee high boots give a more city chic European look. Brown and suede knee high boots are good for a bohemian look, especially with flowy floral dresses. One of the most iconic boots were go go boots. White go go boots are the most iconic and are the easiest to pair with outfits. They can be found on eBay, Amazon and in party shops in a variety of colours. Thigh high boots are also good too.

6. Hats

Hats are a great accessory for 60s and 70s looks. For 60s looks, try wearing a beret or a baker boy cap for a mod look. Large floppy hats were the wardrobe essential of Brigitte Bardot and are good for the summertime and the beach. Straw hats are good for 70s looks.

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How to Recreate the 70s Brigitte Bardot Eye Look

I haven't seen any makeup tutorials about Brigitte Bardot's 70s makeup, so i decided to make my own.

For this look I will be using 2 eyeshadow palettes; the Australis metal and Matte palette as well as the Rimmel Magnif’eyes crimson edition palette. Pictures of the products I used will be at the end of the post.

1. Apply a cream colour on the lid

2. Put a light brown taupe colour towards the end of the eyelids and at the start near the inner corner - this will add depth to your eyes

3. Put a dark warm brown above the lid and fade it out towards the brow bone

4. In the middle of the eyelid add a shiny light cream to add shine onto lids and create even more depth. You can also put this in the inner corner to create a more brightened look.

5. Put eyeliner on the lash line. For this step I used the Kat Von D lash liner which is good for a more liquid look and for sensitive eyes. Otherwise, you can use a kohl eye pencil on the lash line. This is the most iconic part of Brigitte’s eye makeup

6. Apply mascara on both the top and bottom lashes. I did not do this step as I don’t like how mascara looks on my eyes.

7. (Optional) in the pictures, Brigette does not have eyeliner on her lid. If you want to, you can put a very thin and small cat eye. You can even do the inner corner to give it a more “updated” look and make an elongated eye shape. I used the maybeline liquid eyeliner. I recommend any eyeliner that has a felt tip; they are much easier to use.

8. (If needed) fill in your brows. During the 70s she had very thin eyebrows. Keep you eyebrows as natural as possible.

the final look

The palettes i used.