The Gorgeous Complexions of Downton Abbey

Have you been watching Downton Abbey? It's the miniseries about an uppity, circa 1912 aristocratic family and the devoted staff that runs their enormous estate?

It's really good, so if you need to catch up, season one is on Netflix. And then you can join the boisterous Twitter conversations I've been having on Twitter. (Everyone hates poor Edith, and I am the only one who will stick up for her.)

One of my favorite things on the show is the abundance of glowing, milky English rose complexions. Oh, how lovely. Nary a ray of sunshine has touched these fair maidens.

It's my beauty goal to look like that at all times, but since I have a stressful job, eat like a crackhead, and rarely get enough sleep, I need a little help, and my guess is, you need some help, too. So here we go:

Stila Convertible Color: Dab this or any non-shimmery cream blush onto the apples of your cheeks.

Tarte Smooth Operator Amazonian Clay Illuminating Serum: Rub a little bit of this in between your fingers and pat along the top of your cheekbones. Instant dewy glow.

Lipstick Queen Medieval: Sheer red lipstick that makes for the perfect, proper-lady pout. PS - this might be my favorite lipstick of all time.

And perhaps the most important step in getting the Downton Abbey beauty look: NO MASCARA. Ladies, let those beautiful complexions speak for themselves.