Things to do before seeing The Great Gatsby
Before you hop in your jalopy to see the movie here's some things you should do first .....
Read the Book
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| The Great Gatsby Novel |
I know I read the story back in high school but I don't remember anything about it.
The story takes place during "the roaring 20s" in Long Island, New York in 1922. To give you an idea of how long ago that was I will give you this example: My great-grandmother was born in 1913 and if she were still alive today she would be 100 years old; She would have been 12 when this book was written.
American author F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote the novel in 1925 and the story is thought by some to be semi-autobiographical as many of the people and places were based on those from his own life. The Great Gatsby is considered to be one of the greatest literary masterpieces of the twentieth century.
Learn more about the book.
The story takes place during "the roaring 20s" in Long Island, New York in 1922. To give you an idea of how long ago that was I will give you this example: My great-grandmother was born in 1913 and if she were still alive today she would be 100 years old; She would have been 12 when this book was written.
American author F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote the novel in 1925 and the story is thought by some to be semi-autobiographical as many of the people and places were based on those from his own life. The Great Gatsby is considered to be one of the greatest literary masterpieces of the twentieth century.
Learn more about the book.
Watch the Movie
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| The Great Gatsby 1974 |
There have been a few adaptations from page to screen over the years that have tried to capture the essence of the story and without great success. It's always a hard thing to do so let's hope they get it right this time with the new movie.
To learn about the 1949 film.
To learn about the 1974 film.
To learn about the 1949 film.
To learn about the 1974 film.
Learn some 1920s Jargon
flapper: "a young woman, especially one in the 1920s who showed disdain for conventional dress and behavior"
big cheese: "the most important or influential person" See also big shot
bee's knees: " a highly admired person or thing" See also cat's meow
jalopy: "an old, dilapidated motor vehicle, especially an automobile"
gams: "a person's legs, especially an attractive female"
Giggle Water: "alcohol"
Learn more here.
big cheese: "the most important or influential person" See also big shot
bee's knees: " a highly admired person or thing" See also cat's meow
jalopy: "an old, dilapidated motor vehicle, especially an automobile"
gams: "a person's legs, especially an attractive female"
Giggle Water: "alcohol"
Learn more here.
Get your Costume Ready
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| F. Scott & Zelda Fitzgerald |
Who better to exemplify the look of The Great Gatsby than the author himself and his wife. Slicked back hair and finger waves are the must have looks here. Finger wave tutorials here.
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| Louise Brooks |
Dancer and silent film star Louise Brooks turned the bob into the hair style of the decade. To achieve her look you can either cut your hair into a bob with a fringe or if you are like me and love your locks then just wear a wig. Use a straightening iron to get sleek shiny strands, the use a curling iron to curl the ends under. Tip: you can use hot tools on wigs too!
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| Rudolph Valentino |
One of Hollywood's first leading men, Valentino was also considered a style icon. To achieve his look wear your finest tailored suit and wristwatch then use your Dapper Dan Pomade; Get a good glob of it in your hand then use your fingers to slick it back through your hair.
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| Douglas Fairbanks & Mary Pickford |
The "First King of Hollywood" and "The Girl with the Curls"
Shop at thrift stores for unique vintage pieces, raid your grandmother's closet for heirloom pieces, or buy a ready-made costume.
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| Unique Vintage Dress |
DIY Flapper Headpiece
For more ideas:
Women's Fashion
Men's Fashion
Learn more about Flappers
To achieve Carey Mulligans look:
For screen siren skin prime with Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer and cover with Make Up For Ever HD Invisible Cover Foundation
Get rid of any dark circles using Cle de Peau Beaute Concealer
Use a translucent finishing powder without shimmer Make Up For Ever HD Microfinish Powder
Add some rouge your cheeks with Benefit Cosmetics original Benetint in rose
Use minimal eye makeup by sweeping a light beige from lash line to brow bone then mix dark brown and taupe and apply in the crease (remember that the goal is defined natural not smokey eye.) Use a champagne color to highlight the brow bone; Try Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette
Line lower lash line with a waterproof taupe colored eyeliner pencil then smudge it with your ring finger to soften the look; Try Urban Decay 24/7 Waterproof Eyeliner Pencil in Underground
Use a black liquid liner to create a subtle cat eye or "kitten eye"; Try Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner in Jet Black
Groom and define eyebrows using Benefit Cosmetics Brow Zings
Finish eyes by curling lashes and applying Dior Diorshow Mascara in black.
Line lips with a spice colored lip pencil making sure to accentuate your cupid's bow; Try Make Up For Ever Aqua Lip Waterproof Lipliner Pencil in #2C Rosewood
Apply a rosy pink lipstick (lipgloss did not exist in the 1920s); Try Chanel Rouge Allure Lipstick in Seduisante
For screen siren skin prime with Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer and cover with Make Up For Ever HD Invisible Cover Foundation
Get rid of any dark circles using Cle de Peau Beaute Concealer
Use a translucent finishing powder without shimmer Make Up For Ever HD Microfinish Powder
Add some rouge your cheeks with Benefit Cosmetics original Benetint in rose
Use minimal eye makeup by sweeping a light beige from lash line to brow bone then mix dark brown and taupe and apply in the crease (remember that the goal is defined natural not smokey eye.) Use a champagne color to highlight the brow bone; Try Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette
Line lower lash line with a waterproof taupe colored eyeliner pencil then smudge it with your ring finger to soften the look; Try Urban Decay 24/7 Waterproof Eyeliner Pencil in Underground
Use a black liquid liner to create a subtle cat eye or "kitten eye"; Try Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner in Jet Black
Groom and define eyebrows using Benefit Cosmetics Brow Zings
Finish eyes by curling lashes and applying Dior Diorshow Mascara in black.
Line lips with a spice colored lip pencil making sure to accentuate your cupid's bow; Try Make Up For Ever Aqua Lip Waterproof Lipliner Pencil in #2C Rosewood
Apply a rosy pink lipstick (lipgloss did not exist in the 1920s); Try Chanel Rouge Allure Lipstick in Seduisante
Extra (sarcasm included):
If you are seeing the movie in 3D take a motion sickness pill about half an hour before entering the theater.
If you wear glasses, well, you probably are not going to see this in 3D unless you have contacts because fitting those awful 3D glasses over your glasses may or may not work.
If you plan on eating theater snacks during the movie, bring some antacids and/or pepto bismuth plus some hand wipes.
If you wear glasses, well, you probably are not going to see this in 3D unless you have contacts because fitting those awful 3D glasses over your glasses may or may not work.
If you plan on eating theater snacks during the movie, bring some antacids and/or pepto bismuth plus some hand wipes.
Credits:
Screenshots of The Great Gatsby taken from Warner Bros. Website.
Novel and movie cover images taken from Wikipedia.
Definitions from various free online dictionaries.
Image of F. Scott Fitzgerald and Zelda Sayre Fitzgerald from The Gates of Damascus.
Image of Louise Brooks & Rudolph Valentino from listal.com.
Image of Douglass Fairbanks and Mary Pickford from peggydymondleavy.blogspot.com
Image of flapper dress from Unique Vintage
Screenshots of The Great Gatsby taken from Warner Bros. Website.
Novel and movie cover images taken from Wikipedia.
Definitions from various free online dictionaries.
Image of F. Scott Fitzgerald and Zelda Sayre Fitzgerald from The Gates of Damascus.
Image of Louise Brooks & Rudolph Valentino from listal.com.
Image of Douglass Fairbanks and Mary Pickford from peggydymondleavy.blogspot.com
Image of flapper dress from Unique Vintage
I wear glasses and my theatre has plastic 3D glasses that fit over mine, I've never had trouble seeing all that 3D movies have to offer.
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