Do you feel like you are wearing the same style of makeup every single day and are too afraid to make a change? Or do you feel that your makeup skills are not up to par to try something new? Well, the truth is that there are so many looks you can achieve with minimal products that don't need a professional level of makeup artistry skills. A look that is quite simple yet sophisticated that most people can pull off is the 50s-inspired look. This look is seen on celebrities such as Dita Von Teese, Katy Perry and, of course, the classic '50s icon: Marilyn Monroe.

To achieve this look, one of the most important components is the complexion. In the '50s, having a pale complexion was considered very elegant, but of course in this day and age, the only thing sexy about a pale complexion is if it is on Edward Cullen. Of course, you can tweak the look by just using a normal high-coverage foundation (such as CoverFx) and applying a translucent powder over top to give the complexion some finesse. Adding some matte bronzer to the cheekbones is also key to achieve this very classy look.

The eyes are the simplest part of this look because the eye shadow is merely used to help accentuate the eyebrows, so not much skill is needed. Start by applying a fairly light cream colour all over the lids up to the brow bone. Then, using a crease brush, blend a dark brown or grey throughout the crease of the eye to give it some depth. The next step is the most important for the look, which is applying the liquid eyeliner. The easiest way to do this is by using an eyeliner pen (Stila, Lise Watier) and starting with a very thin line in the inner portion, gradually getting thicker and then wing out the end on the outer edge of the eye.

To finish off the eye region, you either need to have a mascara that will add a lot of volume (such as Dior Show, Hypnose Drama, BADgal) or use false eyelashes that are a bit flared out on the outer area. This helps define the eye and give it that classy '50s look. Next, make sure your eyebrows are filled in with an eyebrow pencil so that you can achieve that high arch, which was one of the milestones in '50s beauty.

To complete the look, you need a matte red lipstick. Most people are afraid to put on red lipstick, but give it a try because chances are you will like it. If you feel that it is too much for a day look, then simply use a nude colour or a toned-down red. However, don't make that decision until you have actually tried on the vibrant red lipstick.

Everyone will have their own interpretation of different looks, but for someone who is looking to revamp their makeup routine a bit and is afraid to try something new, the classy '50s look is a perfect template to play off of. It is simplistic but still creates an overall elegant and beautiful look.