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The American Duchess Guide to 18th Century Beauty - by Lauren Stowell & Abby Cox (Paperback)

The American Duchess Guide to 18th Century Beauty - by  Lauren Stowell & Abby Cox (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><b>Master Iconic 18th Century Hair and Makeup Techniques</b> <p/>Ever wondered how Marie Antoinette achieved her sky-high hairstyle or how women in the 1700s created their voluminous frizz hairdos? The American Duchess Guide to 18th Century Beauty answers all your Georgian beauty questions--and teaches you all you need to know to recreate the styles yourself. <p/>Learn how to whip up your own pomatum and hair powder and correctly use them to take your 'dos to the next level. From there, dive into the world of buckles, hair cushions and papillote papers with historically accurate hairstyles straight from the 1700s. And top all your hair masterpieces with millinery from the time period, from a French night cap to a silk bonnet to a simple, elegant chiffonet. <p/>With Lauren and Abby's step-by-step instructions and insightful commentary, this must-have guide is sure to find a permanent place on the shelves of all 18th century beauty enthusiasts.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Lauren and Abby are the authors of <i>The American Duchess Guide to 18th Century Dressmaking</i>, and their company, American Duchess Inc., has been providing historically accurate lady's shoes since 2011. Their shoes and accessories have been used in productions all over the world, including ABC's <i>Once Upon a Time</i>, Starz's <i>Outlander</i> and <i>American Gods</i>, Broadway's <i>Hamilton: An American Musica</i>l, <i>Dangerous Liaisons</i> and <i>Cinderella</i>. Their shoes have also been used by the New York Metropolitan Opera, Ford's Theater and have walked the red carpet at the Academy Awards. They live in Reno, Nevada.

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