How to: Lips from the 1920s to the 1950s

 My guide to getting the right shape for the decade. 

1920s 

Lips were the most important part of a ladys made face in the 1920s. The style is an exaggerated cupid's bow and lipstick would stop short of the natural lip-line. Think deep matte reds, heart-shaped, and you've got it.

1930s

A more exaggerated and enlongated cupid's bow became the look of this decade, known as the 'Crawford smear'.

1940s

Lips become more balanced and symmetrical in the 40s, lined and bold but not over-exaggerated.

1950s

Just like the 40s, but over-line those bad boys for a fuller look.