Just entering the new millennium, Zheng Xiuwen sang the theme song "Lifelong Beauty" for the movie "Slim Men and Women" starring Andy Lau, in which this sentence "because of self-confidence, so beautiful" has resonated with countless girls, after all, in the era of high-quality idols and killing Matt Qifei, "beauty" also had many faces.
In fact, what is "beauty" is simply the ultimate proposition of human speculation.
As early as B.C., the great philosopher Socrates lamented that "beauty is difficult"; in modern times, the great sculptor Rodin said the most reasonable saying: "There is never a lack of beauty in life, but a lack of eyes to find beauty."
For us ordinary people, "beauty" is both abstract and concrete.
For example, in reality, you are always a well-behaved girl in a school uniform, but in the cyberspace, you are a hot girl who can show people with a miniskirt; for example, you have faithfully practiced the Gothic style in youth pain literature, but suddenly turned into a pink girl on your thirtieth birthday.
"Beauty" has no boundaries, but it has an attitude; "beauty" has no lack of theory, but it needs to be practiced the most. The so-called world under the heavens did not have so many beauties, and later there were more girls who liked to dress up, and the beauties gradually increased.
And what I want to talk to you about today is a brief history of Chinese girls' makeup and the deep "beauty" behind them.
1. Cloud wants to dress and flowers to think of:
What did ancient beauties look like?
Chinese civilization is long and splendid, and the definition and standard of "beauty" are constantly evolving. Whether it is the gentleness of Han, or the magnificence of Tang, or the simplicity of Song and the elegance of Ming, under different aesthetic trends, women's makeup is also changing.
This is described in great detail in the popular Han Dynasty Lefu poem: "The chicken is singing and wants to be asleep, and the bride wears strict makeup." I embroidered the skirt and did everything in all directions. The feet are trampled, and the tortoiseshell light is on the head. The waist is like a stream of silk, and the ears are bright and bright. Fingers such as chopping shallot roots, mouth such as zhu dan. Slim and delicate steps, exquisite and unparalleled. "From head to toe, from part to whole, the image of a well-dressed, exquisitely disciplined little sister jumped on the paper.
In 1972, the Mawangdui Han Tomb in Changsha unearthed a number of pieces of clothing such as robes, curved hems, and straight skirts worn by women, mainly in the aristocratic style of cross-collared right and sagging wide sleeves. With successive archaeological studies, it can be found that the clothing, hairstyles, accessories, etc. of the Han Dynasty have been very diverse, and the word "Hanfu" has appeared at that time, and is still an excellent representative of China's traditional culture.
Murals excavated from the Mawangdui Tomb in Changsha
The restored Han Dynasty makeup in the TV series "The Emperor of Han Wu"
In the prosperous era of the Tang Dynasty, where the economy is developed and the nationalities are blended, women's makeup is more gorgeous and beautiful, only the hair ornaments have hairpins, plutonium, step shakes, victories, uranium, flowers, etc., gold and silver texture is not rare, and all kinds of jade, tortoiseshells, and bricks are even more shining under the hands of skilled craftsmen. It is no wonder that some people lament that the current costume drama style is too clear and watery, or the old drama of the past is more of a big country.
Zheng Shuang's appearance as Empress Wang in the TV series "Wu Zetian"
Lin Fangbing's Yang Guifei in the TV series "Tang Ming Emperor"
Since I mentioned the classic works in childhood memories, I can say a few more words.
Although simplicity is also a kind of beauty, if the simplicity is too simple, it is inevitable to be suspicious and confused. The reason why "Tang Ming Emperor", "Wu Zetian" and "Daming Palace Words" are still being discussed today and can become the material library of B station UP owners is not only due to the sophistication of Fu Hua Dao, but also because every actor and every detail makes people feel appropriate and in place, and has made great efforts in the construction and creation of the overall aesthetic atmosphere.
Therefore, when we feel "still beautiful actors before" countless times, we are actually nostalgic for the aesthetics of previous film and television dramas, including humanistic scripts, directors with serious attitudes, professional actors, and exquisite makeup, sets and aesthetic body feelings.
For example, Lin Fangbing ate more than twenty pounds for the role, and really played Yang Guifei, who was as curated and plump and feminine as in the history books.
Between the low eyebrows and closed eyes, the forehead ornaments, flower tins, step shakes, collars, etc. did not dominate, but increased the grace and magnificence of the noble concubines, which represented the glory behind the first beauty of the Tang Dynasty.
When the eyes flow, the actress's face is not only with the shyness of a girl, but also a natural flattery, without too much decoration, a few flowers can set off a fresh and tender face, while the facial makeup is also dominated by pink and white tones, highlighting the lightness and clarity of youth.
Another example is the role of the same "Princess Taiping", in "Tang Ming Huang", she has passed middle age and is Wu Zetian's right-hand man, so the actors and makeup also give people a strong sense of honor, with the grand ceremonial guard when she appears, the image of an imperial princess with one hand covering the sky is about to come out.
In the "Words of Daming Palace", Princess Taiping is portrayed as a collection of various "beauty" of the Tang Dynasty, not only with outstanding appearance and temperament, but also with a modern spirit of not coveting power, emphasizing feelings and loving freedom. Therefore, compared with her mother Wu Zetian, she is truly loved by the people of the Tang Dynasty, and she is a peony that swims at night in Chang'an City. Therefore, even the adult Princess Taiping is mainly based on light makeup, the gauze skirt is swaying, the hair bun is hanging low, and there is no need for too much decoration, which has its own charm.
From the Song Dynasty to the Ming and Qing Dynasties, with the rise and development of the capital economy and the citizen class, even the common people were willing to pursue and enjoy beauty. There are too many such examples, and we will not elaborate on them today.
2. A few more trends:
Hong Kong style, Korean wind, European and American style
For the post-80s and post-90s, the Hong Kong wind is the aesthetic enlightenment of the glorious years, while for the 00s and 10s, the Hong Kong wind is the retro fashion that has been rediscovered.
Black straight, big waves, red lips, thick eyebrows, jeans, pullover sweaters, women's scoops... When you try to pick out the so-called retro elements one by one, it means that you still can't grasp the essence of Hong Kong style. In the final analysis, the key to Hong Kong style is the background given by the cultural context, and it is people's continuous review and gaze at "beauty" in the changing times.
First, let's take a look at the outstanding representative of the Great Beauty, Li Jiaxin. Although she is a typical mixed-race beauty, her mixed-race feeling is not abrupt, giving people a bright and atmospheric feeling. From this fashion photo, you can see that her facial features are arranged, although the atrium is slightly longer, but the eyebrows are really excellent, the naturally outlined thick eyebrows and well-defined eye lines basically attract most of the eyes, plus a shawl black hair, forever fixed as the most beautiful Hong Kong sister in the audience's heart.
Let's look at Maggie Cheung again. As an inspirational model from vase to acting school, Manyu's beauty is not only in the skin, but also in the shaping of the overall temperament. For example, the following one seems to be casual, but it is full of flow, as if she is standing in front of you and talking and laughing. Her features are skewed, a layout common in babies or kittens, with a juvenile cuteness and a pair of rabbit teeth that allows her to retain her facial vitality as the years go by. Fluffy perms, exaggerated earrings, bracelets and rustic florals make everyday wear also glow with a wild atmosphere.
However, it should be noted that Maggie Cheung is born with a thin figure, and has a small shoulder and a beautiful collarbone, which belongs to the kind that God appreciates and eats. Now some female celebrities also starve themselves to the bone, but the head and body are too sadistic, looking like the son of the stunted sexual transformation.
And Zhong Chuhong, known as Hong Kong Marilyn Monroe, exudes a mature and sexy charm all over her body. Short and wide face, low mountain roots, flat lips, it is not good to take out alone, but it is inexplicably comfortable and generous when combined. Glossy wheat-colored skin, rounded and smooth muscle lines, although not tall, but can support the exaggerated style of the dress dress. The off-the-shoulder low neckline lengthens the neck curves, and the pointed toe shoes with the off-the-back make the calves more slender.
Compared with the previous two, Honggu has a typical South Island style, and seeing her seems to be able to associate with the shadows of sunshine and beach trees, as well as the urban style of Hong Kong, refusing to dry up and growing healthily, which is the legendary top atmosphere beauty.
Speaking of Hong Kong style beauties, there are really countless, Qiu Shuzhen, Wang Zuxian, Guan Zhilin, Cai Shaofen, Hong Xin, Guo Aiming, Chen Huishan, Yuan Jieying... Charming, charming, sexy, cute, intellectual, it seems that everyone has more than one label, but also so distinct and self-contained. The real is Ren'er's east, west, south and north winds, and the years have never defeated the beauty.
In fact, at that time, the Hong Kong entertainment industry was closely related to Japan, for example, many popular golden songs were adapted from the original Japanese songs, and many fashion trends were also influenced by Japan. Interested students can refer to the crayon xiaoxin "Beauty Picture Book", what Matsuda Seiko, Nakamori Akira, Oishi Kei, Uchida Yuki, Mori Takachi, there is always a suitable for you.
Senri Mori, who is just 160 in height, has become the "Showa No. 1 Beautiful Leg" with the blessing of a puffy skirt and a kitten heel.
The so-called Korean style is sought after with the rise of the Korean entertainment industry and the promotion of Korean film and television works and stars. In fact, the early Korean makeup is very similar to the Hong Kong style, mainly in the eye and lip part.
For example, Kim Hee-sun, who was once the "first beauty in Korea", when he first debuted, the overall makeup was not heavy, and the eyeliner was properly hooked, but at that time, the popular lip line, coupled with the dark color of lipstick, now looks a bit girly dress mature meaning.
Kim Hee-sun's makeup in "The Strange Adventures of Seoul"
In recent years, Korean medical beauty has flourished, water light needles, gamma knives, muscle lifting and skin rejuvenation and wrinkle removal are all counted in the category of beauty, but compared to the following figure, although the makeup is more natural, it is a bit out of the crowd.
With the development of time, "Korean style" has gradually become a kind of solidified makeup style, straight eyebrows, heavy eyeliner, water and light muscles seem to have become a cookie-cutter template, which has also caused aesthetic fatigue among the public.
For example, Zhao Liying once came this way, and there was a little bit of destruction of her natural and generous temperament.
Zhao Liying's Korean makeup in "Shanshan Come to Eat"
In contrast, there are not many European and American wind audiences, after all, there is a racial division, and localization and improvement are not perfect. Among the stars, people like JiKe Junyi and Wang Ju are all hung up this way, and Zhu Zhu's is relatively elegant.
Jik's elegant tanning was successful, with dark eye and lip makeup, which increased the overall muscle luster and allowed her to control more diverse pop styles.
Wang Ju is a dark horse selected in recent years, which is contrary to the pathological aesthetic of "white and thin" in the entertainment industry, and has broken out of an international road belonging to "Ju Jie". If nothing else, judging from her degree of study of beauty, she definitely deserves the title of Rihanna China Fenna.
Although he has been shortlisted for the "World's Most Beautiful Face" for several years, Zhu Zhu has gradually been accepted in the past two years and has steadily exhibited his style. Whoever says that there is no market for mature women is because the market is not mature enough.
3. Ride on the wind of freedom in the name of shining:
"Beauty" is in your hands and mine
In fact, no matter whether it is the east, west, south or north wind, as long as you yearn for beauty, discover beauty, and practice beauty, beauty has never left. With the passage of time and the change of dynasties, the true beauty will not easily dissipate, on the contrary, they will produce a hazy soft but also chic and long-distance light under the polishing of the years.
When we look at "Good Friend" magazine, we will find that the original "slightly fat" girl can also be so bright and cute.
When we look back at "Popular Cinema", we will also find that the "last century" was so bold and inclusive.
It is gratifying that the girls have slowly found their own way of "finding beauty", free from the constraints of time and space.
There are girls who like Hanfu and ancient costumes, they have discovered the beauty of classics in traditional culture, and they have also demonstrated the cultural self-confidence of contemporary youth through their own hands-on practice.
2021 National Wind Ceremony National Rhyme Show
There are also girls who are addicted to the revival of the Hong Kong style, collecting old photos, old objects, perming their hair in the barbershop on the corner, swimming in the unit tube building, you say thank you for your love in 1999, and I have to turn back to hold your hand a million times.
The Hong Kong-style makeup of the internet celebrity "Mengyi"
Beauty is innocent, and loving beauty is a natural human right.
As girls become more confident, their beauty shines brighter and brighter. If you also want to create and express your own unique beauty, then I recommend you try the game In the Name of Shining.
As a fashion lifestyle mobile game, the diversity and sophistication of makeup in "In the Name of Shining" are the existence of the ceiling level in similar mobile games in China.
Whether it is the past or the present, the beautiful trends that make Chinese girls shine can be perfectly presented in this game.
As mentioned earlier, the reason why ancient beauties shine is because they are not only born beautiful, but also luxurious accessories. The skillful craftsmen, even if it is a lace on the clothing, are often hollowed out and intricately patterned.
In "In the Name of Shining", these beautiful details appear in front of the player's eyes with a cinematic visual experience:
Judging from the actual measurement video in the game, the details of the national style characters, even if they are magnified to macro details, the details still maintain the high-definition reality visible to the naked eye:
The silver comb on the top of the head is jagged and the gem onyx is ruddy and shiny.
And the clothes can also intuitively feel the multi-layer transparent texture of the tulle, and it is not necessary to cope with some gradient transparent colors.
Even up to the exquisite embroidery, down to a piece of ordinary felt cloth, in the game, the details are simulated in the real weaving process.
It is precisely because the details are perfect, so the presentation of the overall makeup in the game will have a sense of realism that tends to be one-to-one in reality:
Not only the national style, but also the European and American spice girls mentioned earlier, players can also personally cos in "In the Name of Shining".
Golden curled waves, sexy and gripping red lips, across the screen, can be immediately infected by this heat from Europe and the United States.
As an extension of the dream of beauty in reality, the optional multiple lip color + supercoatment settings in "In the Name of Shining" allow players to make more localized improvements to European and American style makeup as they wish.
Players who like other styles can also personally adjust the makeup that is more in line with their own aesthetics:
Even the hair color, skin color, and even the fullness of a certain muscle in the figure can be adjusted according to personal aesthetics.
With a high degree of freedom in the character setting, the standard of "what is beautiful" depends entirely on the player's personality.
Whether black or white, fat and thin, every kind of beauty can be self-contained because of self-confidence:
Reviewing the brief history of the past beautiful trends, we talked about the national style, The Hong Kong style, Japan, South Korea, Europe and the United States and so on.
But now, when the beautiful imagination is more free, the game or reality, the beauty of the future, is a new trend of beauty with hope and imagination.
Maybe some costumes and makeup can't be realized in reality, but at least in "In the Name of Shining", we can already cross the future to bloom the beauty of cyberpunk:
Of course, in the final analysis, all the trends are inseparable from people's understanding and construction of "beauty".
But with more room for choice, we undoubtedly have a pluralistic imagination and examination of "beauty".
And "In the Name of Shining" has built such a free platform for us to play, allowing us to complete the pursuit and enjoyment of "beauty" in the game.
In the end, it ends with "Lifelong Beauty": "No matter how beautiful they are, they are not as noble as you." ”