Admittedly, another thing I loved most about this book was the cover
art. You know those old calendars or matchbooks you see in Asian
grocery stores with pictures of lovely ladies? In Shanghai Girls,
before the war made their occupation obsolete, Pearl and May Chin made
a living as "beautiful girls", which were models for those calendars,
etc. But instead of a photographer, they would get dolled up and pose
for a painter, hence the airbrushed and ethereal look. With modern
makeup, almost anyone can create the old-fashioned yet beautiful
Shanghai girls cover look. The most important part is giving your skin
a flawless airbrushed look. A pale, matte finish powder foundation
like Lancome Dual Matte is key. Next, both eyelids and cheeks are both
dusted with the same healthy, rosy color like Bare escentuals Rose
Radiance. Eyebrows are thickened and darkened with pencil, and lips
are coated with creamy warm-toned red lipstick like Maybelline Royal
Red. Hair is pinup girl curled and voila! Carry a branch of peonies or
cherry blossoms for extra effect. (or go all out, whatever floats your boat)
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