Okay, so I’ve been getting really into retro styles lately, and I stumbled upon some old photos of Twiggy from the 60s and 70s. Let me tell you, I was instantly hooked! I decided to recreate her iconic look, and it was quite the journey. Here’s how it all went down:
First off, I spent hours scouring the internet for any picture I could find of Twiggy in her prime. I noticed she was a big deal back then, even had her own line of clothes called “Twiggy Dresses” in 1967. I mean, who wouldn’t want to dress like her? Her Mod style from the 60s was just so unique with her short hair and those bold fashion statements. She really was the “it” girl of that era, and it’s no wonder people are still trying to copy her style today.
After I got a good feel for her style, I started with the makeup. Now, Twiggy’s makeup was all about the eyes. I watched a bunch of tutorials, pausing every few seconds to try and get it right. I applied a light, neutral eyeshadow as a base. The tricky part was the eyeliner. I attempted to draw that signature thick line on my upper lid, extending it slightly upwards at the outer corner. I had to wipe it off and start over at least five times before I was somewhat happy with it.
Then came the iconic lower lashes. I tried drawing them on with liquid eyeliner. Let’s just say it’s a lot harder than it looks. After a few messy attempts and a lot of cotton swabs, I managed to draw on some spidery, exaggerated lower lashes. They weren’t perfect, but they gave that wide-eyed, doll-like look she was famous for.
With the eyes done, I moved on to the rest of the face. I kept it super simple—just a bit of foundation and a touch of blush to keep the focus on the eyes, just like those tutorials suggested. I skipped the heavy contouring and highlighting; it wasn’t really a thing back then. I finished it off with a nude lipstick to keep the lips subtle.
Next up was the hair. I don’t have short hair, so I had to get creative. I found a wig that was a decent match for Twiggy’s 60s pixie cut. It took some styling to get it to look right, lots of hairspray and a bit of teasing. I felt like I was back in high school, getting ready for a costume party.
Finally, I put together an outfit. I rummaged through my closet and found a shift dress that kind of looked like something Twiggy would wear. I paired it with some knee-high boots I’ve had for ages but never really wear. To top it off, I found some oversized earrings that screamed “70s.”
Once I put it all together, I have to say, I didn’t look half bad. I took a bunch of photos, trying to mimic Twiggy’s poses. It was a fun little project, and I felt like I had stepped back in time. Here’s a summary of what I did:
My Twiggy Transformation Steps:
- Makeup: Neutral eyeshadow, thick upper eyeliner, drawn-on lower lashes, light foundation, touch of blush, nude lipstick.
- Hair: Styled a short pixie-cut wig with tons of hairspray.
- Outfit: Shift dress, knee-high boots, oversized earrings.
- Photos: Tried my best to copy Twiggy’s signature poses.
It was a blast trying to recreate Twiggy’s iconic 70s look. I might not have nailed it perfectly, but I definitely had fun in the process. If you’re into retro fashion, I highly recommend giving it a try. It’s like playing dress-up, but with a bit more history and a lot more eyeliner!
