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Lady Diana, unforgettable and (still) very contemporary beauty

Between TV series, films in preparation (Spencer with Kristen Stewart is expected in autumn), exhibitions (in the rooms of the Orangerie of Kensington Palace until 2 January 2022 it is possible to admire the legendary wedding dress, the highlight of the exhibition Royal Style in the Making), revelations that, almost 24 years after his death, are still emerging, the myth of Lady Diana continues to inspire and set trends. July 1 would have been an important birthday for her: 60 years that, we put our hand on the fire, the Princess of the People, always fitness addicted, would have achieved in splendid shape. No cake for her that day, but a statue. That is the one commissioned by William and Harry to the sculptor Ian Rank-Broadley (the one who also made the Queen’s effigy on the coins) unveiled on his day at Kensington Palace.

THE SECRETS OF MAKE-UP REVEALED
While waiting to discover Diana as a monument, let’s review the last season of The Crown (waiting for the next one in 2022) still marveling at the gods her iconic beauty looks whose story was told a few months ago by longtime friend and legendary make-up artist, Mary Greenwell. First of all the princess of Wales loved makeup. Whether it was for the red carpet or for more casual and relaxed dining, she always wanted to look her best. And it always has. “She wore very good makeup»Said the make-up artist who also worked with Meghan Markle. “I loved to enhance its beauty ». Lady D, on the other hand, was a real magnet for looks and flash.

“Today many of the products he used no longer exist. Anyhow she always looked very good with a delicate lipstick rather than bright red tones, nuance that looked great on her but while hanging with softer lips, in shades of wild berries. He had gorgeous eyes that could be emphasized, and incredible skin. So I was just bringing out qualities that it already had. We used heavier makeup for the evening and lighter makeup for the day. My favorite colors, and this still applies today, are those that create light and shadow effects. Which means grays, browns, dark browns, beige – all natural skin colors, ”Mary Greenwell revealed.

THE HOLISTIC APPROACH TO BEAUTY
As for fashion, Diana has always had a natural instinct also in the aesthetic field. Trendsetter ante litteram he conceived beauty in a very contemporary, almost holistic way. She took care of her not superficially or out of vanity but to be comfortable with herself and the people around her. With her signature short bob blonde hair, sunkissed skin and simple makeup, had a distinctive beauty style. But the signs of rebellion were also manifested in this area, for example was addicted to red nail polish (very trendy in the 90s) and sported it in defiance of the royal label which provided for the royals are very soft nuances.

Diana in Budapest in 1992. Photo Getty

Ma her beauty signature remains absolutely the iconic cut hair which he often embellished with tiaras, tiaras and other accessories bling bling. She first appeared in the spotlight in the 1980s with wheat blonde hair. But with the passage of time, the former his royal highness has revived its nuance until it touches platinum thanks to some cleverly placed reflections. Oh my God (still today), what a light!

Lady Diana in 1997. Getty photo

In the gallery her 10 best beauty moments with the products she would have liked today. Best wishes to Diana that for sure she would have been a wonderful sixty year old.

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