Get the Agent Peggy Carter look

by Daniel Falconer | 28 January 2016

Though looking for Halloween costumes probably isn't highest on your list of priorities this early on in the year, it's never too early to look like one of the most glamorous women in television, especially ahead of their return to the small screen.

Credit: FOX

Marvel's Agent Carter season two premieres on FOX in the UK tonight (January 28) at 9pm, and we've got some top tips from celebrity hair and make-up artist Lisa Valencia on creating the perfect Agent Carter makeover...

Tip One - Hair

Make sure you part your hair to the side, this was a key element of the 40's style and provided height to help with generating the soft waves and rolls that were the key style of the time. Peggy tends to opt for waves as opposed to the barrel rolls that many think of as being a sign of the time. This was likely a sign of practicality, to allow Peggy to really kick arse! Set your pin curls to create the waves first, then leave them to set whilst you do your make up.

Tip Two - Base

Complexion perfection was a key trend of the time and Peggy's base is always flawless so start by applying your foundation with a brush for a smooth finish.

Tip Three - Brows

In the 40's women loved their brows and usually opted for a distinctive brow shape that was full, natural with an exaggerated arch. Agent Carter's brows are expertly groomed, so use a pencil to help fill them in. Try small strokes instead of harsh lines for a more natural effect.

Tip Four - Eyes

Peggy's eyes are a chocolate brown shade dressed with a faint, soft smudgy smoky eye. You can do this with a medium brown eye-shadow, but don't over-do it with eye-liner. The focus is on the lips with this look, the eyes should be understated.

Tip Five - Lips

Redder than red lips were a key trend of the time, in fact lipsticks were considered to be essential for 'the war effort' to keep morale up, and the trend for luscious looking lips continued after the war ended. Women were applauded for the use of lipstick as it was seen as keeping feminine while carrying out men's work. With Peggy undertaking such a male dominated job, her lipstick is a real sign of her trying to keep a hold on her identity as a woman. The official colour used on the show is Besame Classic Color lipstick in Red Velvet, but any matte red with a purple undertone will give you the Marvel's makeover effect.

Lisa went on to create an incredible transformation for TOWIE's Ferne McCann, who turns the reality star into a real 1940s screen siren.

Ferne said: "I absolutely love the Hollywood glamour of the show and the shoot. The costumes, hair and makeup are so beautiful, it's one of those series that has you lusting after their style. I absolutely love the 1940's look and being made over to resemble such a pin up beauty is a real honour. I feel so sexy and sophisticated. It's certainly not a look I'd normally rock in Essex, but with this vintage style I feel I could certainly take on a red carpet in Hollywood! Next stop LA!"