Joan Holloway proves that you don't need to show skin to be the hottest woman in the room. (OK, she's often the only woman in the room, but still.) The Mad Men character has a sultry secretary style that would still turn heads today.
Makeup artist Debbie Zoller researches every character's look to make it as authentically '60s as possible, and she emphasizes Joan's personality through her makeup. "Joan knows how to get what she wants by using her skills and sexuality," Debbie says. "She reads all of the latest fashion magazines and knows what works best for her to make her presence known at Sterling Cooper. I play up her amazing eyes so she can mesmerize every man she comes in contact with."
For the behind-the-scenes scoop on the precise products used to transform actress Christina Hendricks into Joan Holloway, read more.
- Face: Debbie uses Laura Mercier foundations to create a peaches-and-cream complexion, followed by Lancôme dual-finish powder to keep her skin matte. She then dabs Julie Hewett Cheekies on the apples of the cheeks. "I have [Christina's] smile so I know exactly where to put it," Debbie says.
- Eyes: In true '60s style, Debbie strokes black Dior liquid eyeliner on the top lid. She then uses watercake mascara on the top lashes only.
- Lips: "The lips are lined first with a lip liner that matches the lipstick we choose," Debbie says." She frequently turns to Laura Mercier lipstick in Baby Lips, a sheer pink; and Mistress, a pinky red.
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Dorothy Perkins
Do you know what Laura Mercier Foundations she uses.
1I am as fair as she is and would love to know!
I love that she's curvy, REALLY curvy - not the thin but with slightly big boobs and butt curvy.
2yes she does look beautiful!! And the show is great!
3"Well Marilyn is really a Joan, not the other way around."
4Her skin looked awesome on Jimmy Kimmel. It didn't even look like she was much more than lipstick. And I love the red hair.
5*include the word wearing in between was and much. We should really have editing in the comments section.
6I have to be honest I watch Mad Men but I always thought that it was padding and a push up bra that gave "Joan" that body until the Emmy's. I think it's awesome that Christina Hendricks' body is that insane!!! she is fieeeeeeeeeeeeerce
7I've actually started to copy her look since my skin tone is the same as hers. And yes, I love that she's actually curvy and that it's an ideal for women. The super skinny look isn't the only look form of beauty. I love it.
8Her body is like BAM!
9Such a beautiful woman.
I LOVE how curvy she is! I've got the exact same build as her and I'm so glad to see a woman's curves genuinely appreciated and played up. Curvy women can be sexy and I totally admire her!
10The liner is sooo classic! I love it, even though I can't seem to make it work on myself.
11She's perfect for the time period and not only that, she's an excellent actress. She was snubbed for an Emmy nomination, at least!
12I love how she has a body and is not frail and thin! You go girl. That's what a woman is all about if you ask me. Finally a healthy looking character and woman!
13People were going nuts over her at the Emmy's. She looked fab and so did her boobs
14I always admired her body on the show (so refreshing and just beautiful) but when I saw her in the Emmy's next to all the waifs I was like, "WOW! There is a WOMAN". Absolutely gorgeous.
She is exactly what all flat-chested skinny girls (like me) want to be. Ladies, embrace your curves.
15Personally, I thought she should have toned down her Emmy's look. Yes, we know you have huge boobs, but leave a little to the imagination, geez!
16http://www.boston.com/lifestyle/fashion/articles/2008/08/28/mad_for_perf...
17I've always thought Christina Hendricks was so gorgeous!
18I've always thought Christina Hendricks was so gorgeous!
19She's so gorgeous. Love the hair color and her doe eye look.
20That woman is gorgeous. Seriously. Hourglass figure, creamy complexion, lovely eyes, gorgeous hair.
It's ladies like her that remind me that I don't care to be tan. I'd rather have her complexion ANY day.
21Drop dead gorgeous. Love her, love Joan!
22Details, I don't know which foundation shade is used, but Laura Mercier does have great options for fair-skinned complexions. Head in to a counter and get swatched!
23I remember when I first saw her on Firefly, and thinking "Wow, own those curves!" I didn't realize she was on this show -- I will definitely have to check this out now...
24I haven't seen anyone this curvy on t.v. in years... That emmy dress was beautiful. I loved the green color. Her chest is huuuge. I am straight and couldn't stop looking at her chest. lol
25Thanks for this post--I always want to know what makeup she uses even though I look nothing like her. Love this woman and LOVE that show!
26She is hot! Love the fact that Mad Men actually shows what a true "WOMAN" is built like! Love the show in general actually
27She's one of my favorite characters in Mad Men.
28She is INSANELY SEXY. She has one of the best bodies in hollywood. I'd much rather have her whopping curves than be a fat-free twig. I'm glad to see that other people agree : )
29We don't get to see women like this on tv because they are either rail-think, or like the token really big girl, like Camryn Manheim. I think seeing her on tv is great because, no she doesn't have an average figure, she's a knockout, but at least she's different from the tv norm. I'd rather aspire to look like her with the help of a pushup bra, and some better clothes than starve myself!
And her skin and makeup are lovely. And Mad Men is a fantastic show and she is great on it.
So basically, I adore her!
30*rail-thin!
31she's gorgeous, I love her curves and her skin, man I sound like a guy LOL
32She is absolutely beautiful. I'm so happy that it's it's becoming acceptable to look like a WOMAN again.
33I didn't realize she was so curvy, that's awesome! It's great to see an actress who's not super skinny. I think more actresses should look like that.
34I also looked on the link for the lipstick and I loooove the Mistress color! It's gorgeous.
35I also looked on the link for the lipstick and I loooove the Mistress color! It's gorgeous. Although I dont' think I could wear it, I have more of an olive toned complexion.
36Just curious why this was on the main page for Bella when its almost a year old?
Love this show. She is gorgeous!
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