It wasn't until the 16th century, that lipstick became widely used. Queen Elizabeth I, always a trendsetter, invented and popularized the look of blackened lips. Elizabethan-era lipstick was a little bit easier to handle than Cleopatra's - it was made with simple beeswax and plant-derived red dyes. However, by the time Queen Victoria took the throne, makeup in general was deemed unladylike and banished to the level of prostitutes. Yet, actresses were still allowed to wear makeup and, slowly, other women

It wasn't until the 16th century, that lipstick became widely used. Queen Elizabeth I, always a trendsetter, invented and popularized the look of blackened lips. Elizabethan-era lipstick was a little bit easier to handle than Cleopatra's - it was made with simple beeswax and plant-derived red dyes. However, by the time Queen Victoria took the throne, makeup in general was deemed unladylike and banished to the level of prostitutes. Yet, actresses were still allowed to wear makeup and, slowly, other women

began to gravitate towards it again. In 1884, the history's first modern lipstick was introduced by perfumers in Paris - it was wrapped in silk paper and made with deer tallow, castor oil and beeswax. In the 1920s and '30s, this invention was back in the history books. The popularity of silent films promoted the use of lipstick, as women in the films wore black lipstick. It was also around this time that the first push-up tubes of lipstick were invented. Etc. (sorry, but…)

began to gravitate towards it again. In 1884, the history's first modern lipstick was introduced by perfumers in Paris - it was wrapped in silk paper and made with deer tallow, castor oil and beeswax. In the 1920s and '30s, this invention was back in the history books. The popularity of silent films promoted the use of lipstick, as women in the films wore black lipstick. It was also around this time that the first push-up tubes of lipstick were invented. Etc. (sorry, but…)

Claudia says:
(¨`•.•´¨)Sweet darling Emily name page,Rose-Marie!!! Wow!!!!!
.`•.¸.•´Very interesting history of lipstick!I love what you did to her picture! WOW! Your effects and layout are perfect!!Love the pinks!!!Just love it!!
Thank you so much for joining my challenge!
I will keep your lovely page forever. It is a
treasure for me.
(¨`•.•´¨)Hugs from Sunny Italy
.`•.¸.•´ Claudia xox
Apr 14, 2012

inkyD says:
A wonderful page for Emily, your effects and layout are outstanding Rose-Marie and the history of lipstick is so interesting. I've never worn lipstick or makeup but I can see its attraction for ladies. Hugs from a wet London x
Apr 12, 2012

Nanny-G says:
Beautiful page,
Apr 12, 2012

Albinus says:
wonderful..:)
Apr 12, 2012

Micheline 1 says:
Fantastic page!
Apr 11, 2012

Xguern66 says:
Very interesting history of lipstick. Always great to hear about the beginnings of things we now take for granted. Love the effects on that fab photo of Emily.
Apr 11, 2012

Sk8tingmom says:
Gorgeous page for Emily! Beautiful effects and colors!
Apr 11, 2012

Craftypoly says:
superb page well done hugs x
Apr 11, 2012

Lavender Passion says:
Beautiful sweet name page for Miss Emily! Love the pinks! God Bless!
Apr 11, 2012

savannah's grand mawmaw says:
wonderful page
Apr 11, 2012