Beauty Spotlight: Elizabeth Taylor

When we think of beauty icons, our minds are transported to the days of old Hollywood glamour; The days of structured hair, red lipstick and strong brows; The days of Marilyn Monroe, Grace Kelly, Audrey Hepburn and Elizabeth Taylor. Although we flick through the pages of glossy mags and admire Blake Lively’s glowing skin and Kristen Stewart’s ability to rock a smoky-eye, there’s no denying it: they just don’t make ‘em like they used to.

To celebrate the release of Liz & Dick – a Lifetime film about the tumultuous relationship between Hollywood legends Elizabeth Taylor and Tim Burton – we’ve put together some of Taylor’s most outstanding beauty looks. Despite receiving mixed reviews, Liz & Dick served as a good reminder of Taylor’s extraordinary role as a trailblazer in the fashion and beauty realm. And when it comes to reminiscing about the fabulous Ms Taylor, any excuse will do. Enjoy.

28 Comments

  • Reply anitae Wednesday 5th December, 2012 at 11:58 pm

    How gorgeous! Loved her style!

  • Fashionista8P
    Reply Fashionista8P Sunday 2nd December, 2012 at 8:56 am

    she has such poise and elegance

  • Reply dj23249 Sunday 2nd December, 2012 at 6:06 am

    amazing

  • Reply punkemohardcore Sunday 2nd December, 2012 at 1:13 am

    Those eyes.

  • Reply Misskate Saturday 1st December, 2012 at 11:33 pm

    What an icon. By the way. it’s Richard Burton not Tim.

  • Reply Tovah Friday 30th November, 2012 at 12:57 pm

    I always regretted not wearing my hair like Elizabeth did with all the flowers in her hair.

    I made the mistake of letting others talk me into things I didn’t want.

  • Amie
    Reply Amie Friday 30th November, 2012 at 11:48 am

    So gorgeous! I’m so jealous of her beautiful eyes!

  • Reply detailed Friday 30th November, 2012 at 1:28 am

    She’s so stunning!

  • Reply yslyenom Thursday 29th November, 2012 at 11:55 pm

    they just don’t make ‘em like they used to – I can’t help agreeing to that when looking at the photos of actresses from the golden era of Hollywood. Compare them to the actresses nowadays…

  • sommy7
    Reply sommy7 Thursday 29th November, 2012 at 11:17 pm

    Those Eyes!!! Wow

  • Reply BellaB Thursday 29th November, 2012 at 8:55 pm

    Sad that she didn’t age well – so beautiful here. But she wound up looking quite battered by life.

  • Trish_D
    Reply Trish_D Thursday 29th November, 2012 at 8:39 pm

    She really was one of the most beautiful women on the planet.

  • Reply AmberB Thursday 29th November, 2012 at 8:11 pm

    Beautiful photos!

  • Reply stels Thursday 29th November, 2012 at 8:09 pm

    wow

  • DearMonet
    Reply DearMonet Thursday 29th November, 2012 at 4:47 pm

    I love Violet eyes!!!!

  • Reply Alysia Thursday 29th November, 2012 at 3:40 pm

    Such a Goddess!

  • Reply dapperdolly Thursday 29th November, 2012 at 2:31 pm

    Used to be incredibly beautiful on the outside. I barely recognize her in the close-ups though, I notice her iconic look more when the photo isn’t just of her face. She’s one example where heavy eyebrows worked in her favour.

  • Reply Jane Thursday 29th November, 2012 at 2:08 pm

    There used to be way fewer hollywood actresses so they could elevate to goddess status. Now we are literally saturated with beauties.

  • Reply KatP Thursday 29th November, 2012 at 1:51 pm

    She is such a babe!

  • Reply maggielyly Thursday 29th November, 2012 at 1:38 pm

    so pretty

  • Reply romvar Thursday 29th November, 2012 at 1:11 pm

    Oh, I wish I could look that sultry.

  • Reply Zerotolove Thursday 29th November, 2012 at 12:00 pm

    So pretty! x

  • Reply fifi73 Thursday 29th November, 2012 at 10:54 am

    She really is just stunning!

    • Reply Ian Friday 30th November, 2012 at 3:06 pm

      agree amazing

  • Reply godsaur Thursday 29th November, 2012 at 10:18 am

    classic

  • Reply foxoduck Thursday 29th November, 2012 at 10:01 am

    Stunning lady!

  • make up magic
    Reply make up magic Thursday 29th November, 2012 at 9:46 am

    She looks very beautiful in all those pictures.

  • Reply amanda6393 Thursday 29th November, 2012 at 9:27 am

    A woman with curves!

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