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Inquiring readers: The Outreach Director of the Daily Glow kindly allowed me to share this fun post by Sharon Tanenbaum. I’ll share a few of her seven tips and then direct you the site. I might even put in a few of my own! Enjoy.

The Crawleys may have old-fashioned manners, but their skin and hair are modern marvels. Here are the best beauty tips from the third season of the Masterpiece broadcast on PBS.

1. Your complexion always looks better in candlelight.

Carnival Film & Television Limited 2012 for MASTERPIECE

2. For an instant anti-aging trick, stand next to someone who’s at least 30 years your senior.

Carnival Film & Television Limited 2012 for MASTERPIECE

3. Don’t underestimate the power of a red lip.

Carnival Film & Television Limited 2012 for MASTERPIECE

4. If you’re going without makeup, make sure your skin is flawless.

Carnival Film & Television Limited 2012 for MASTERPIECE

To view the final three tips, click here.

Here are some more beauty tricks:

A. Modest attire goes a long way towards rehabilitating your fallen reputation

Credit: Courtesy of © Carnival Film & Television Limited 2012 for MASTERPIECE

B. To look like the classiest woman in the room, stand beside one who is not.

Credit: Courtesy of © Carnival Film & Television Limited 2012 for MASTERPIECE

C. Simple lines hide figure flaws

Credit: Courtesy of © Carnival Film & Television Limited 2012 for MASTERPIECE

D. Protect your complexion out of doors with a hat or parasol, or preferably both.

Credit: Courtesy of © Carnival Film & Television Limited 2012 for MASTERPIECE

E. You are assured to be treated with the utmost respect when wearing your best power clothes.

Matthew and Mary*

Do feel free to leave a comment, but PLEASE! none that contain spoilers about the last three episodes of Season 3!

*Images Credit: Courtesy of © Carnival Film & Television Limited 2012 for MASTERPIECE

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Posted in Popular culture | Tagged Downton Abbey beauty tips, Downton Abbey Season 3, Downton Abbeyt costumes, PBS Masterpiece Classic | 26 Comments

26 Responses

1. on February 2, 2013 at 09:36 Curtis Evans

   I never go anywhere without my parasol!

   
   
   • on February 2, 2013 at 23:13 lmhess

     Curtis, did you really just say that? Now I’ll have the giggles for a month.

     
     
2. on February 2, 2013 at 10:42 Patty

   The young lady Crawleys and Cora all lost weight for the new series and this period change of straight gowns that require a stick figure, and that aged them all quite a bit – faces look too gaunt. So if Mary is acting a little uppity, I mind it less knowing she doesn’t look as glamorous as last season.

   
   
3. on February 2, 2013 at 10:56 Patricia

   Oh dear! I haven’t a parasol? Will sunscreen do? Where does one find a parasol?

   
   
   • on February 2, 2013 at 13:43 Verna

     The Jane Austen gift shop in bath sold parasols. I saw it on their online gift shop. Pretty ones too.

     
     
4. on February 2, 2013 at 11:30 woolfarmgal

   I am thankful to get a break from leathery tanned skin and tattoos. I like the notion of beautiful skin as a statement of fashion.

   
   
5. on February 2, 2013 at 12:26 Stephanie Kent-Wargin

   There are only three episodes left?! Does anyone know when it will be available on DVD afterward?

   
   
   • on February 2, 2013 at 14:13 Izzy

     it’s already on DVD. i got mine yesterday and gorged on the whole 3 season in one sitting. i hear there’s a season 4 coming. there’s better be, after the way this one ends…

     
     
     • on February 2, 2013 at 14:14 Izzy

       got mine from amazon $32.00

       
       
     • on February 2, 2013 at 14:28 Karen

       I also got my pre-ordered DVD from Amazon yesterday. Stayed up until 1:00 AM watching the last few episodes! I agree with Izzy re season 4 and ending of season 3!!!

       
       
       • on February 2, 2013 at 14:53 Izzy

         i beat you karen….i was up til 3 am!!! haha

         
         
     • on February 2, 2013 at 23:16 lmhess

       Don’t hold your breath about Season 4 – Some of Fellowes comment don’t bode well for our favorite series.

       
       
       • on February 2, 2013 at 23:22 Izzy

         fellowes refers to season 4 in the ‘specials’ on the dvd, so i think we’ll see it. also, the ending of season 3 is just too ‘unfinished’. i think he might take the series to the beginning of WW2 as he’s said that his favourite period is the 50 years from 1890-1940 (the ‘world changing years’)

         
         
6. on February 2, 2013 at 13:34 Jeannette

   pbs.org lists Season 3 as “Now Shipping”

   
   
7. on February 2, 2013 at 15:20 Aurora

   Wonderful and witty advice. I read that five-star hotels always use warm light bulbs because you always look prettier with them as opposed to halogen bulbs which make your complexion not so pretty and admirable. I have experienced the difference and would advise the hotels worldwide to ban this kind of light.

   
   
8. on February 2, 2013 at 18:55 ellaquinnauthor

   Fun post. I tweeted.

   
   
9. on February 2, 2013 at 20:02 ata

   I have at least three hats and love wearing them everywhere and with everything. From doing yard work to visiting friends – I’ll toss on a hat especially if I’m running late for time. Hats can also be a fashion statement even in the 21st century. Of course, I don’t know what category of fashion that puts me in, nonetheless, I enjoy wearing my hats.

   
   
10. on February 2, 2013 at 22:19 Peg

    While the tips may seem a bit tongue-in-cheek, there is truth here.
    In the late 18th century whale oil was something of a status symbol, and while I do not know the primary source, the female guests complained freely of the harsh light. Isn’t lighting a constant issue today with those involved in the media?
    Also, there are protective sun umbrellas today which are very effective if you happen to work in a sun-drenched environment and have no choice with respect to sun exposure.
    Great piece and thank you for sharing, Vic.

    
    
11. on February 3, 2013 at 02:13 LordBeariOfBow

    I’ve never seen this program but I did enjoy these tips, I’m sure they must have originated with one of America’s old stand up comedians

    
    
    • on February 3, 2013 at 22:49 JuneA**

      YOU HAVEN’T SEEN DOWNTON ABBEY????????? Get thee to Netflix!

      
      
      • on February 3, 2013 at 22:52 Vic

        June, LordBeaiOfBow is from Australia. Our visitor cannot get to netflix.

        
        
      • on February 4, 2013 at 01:36 LordBeariOfBow

        Vic is perfectly correct,
        Fortunately we can’t get Netflix whatever that may be in Australia.

        However I know that this program is aired on one of our free to air commercial television stations unfortunately.

        Fortunately I do not watch the commercial television stations which means that you too are correct I haven’t seen downton abbey.

        I am still reeling under the weight of Upstairs/Downstairs and with two episodes still to go of that rubbish I will have seen enough to last me a life time and at my age there isn’t that much lifetime left to waste on other silly English shows.

        Ah what I’d give for another production of P & P with Claire Foy as Elizabeth
        :)

        
        
12. on February 3, 2013 at 22:51 JuneA**

    Great post, Vic! I do try to stand in candlelight whenever possible…or do I need a parasol for that? ;)

    
    
13. on February 4, 2013 at 17:54 Finn Dooley

    I don’t think the two targeted characters give a pudding about their “figure flaws.”

    
    
14. on February 6, 2013 at 04:51 maidreamsbig

    1. Your complexion always looks better in candlelight.
    -> I have to agree with this one! It’s the same under yellowish light bulbs.

    AND!

    E. You are assured to be treated with the utmost respect when wearing your best power clothes.
    -> Agree, agree, agree! I notice how people are more bound to treat you well if you’re dressed well no matter what the situation.

    
    
15. on March 30, 2013 at 16:26 drroberta1

    Is it essential that my parasol match my summer dress? Roberta, NYC, USA

    
    

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