The Housewives of Orange County
http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/833363/the-real-housewives-of-orange-county-reunite-tamra-vs-gretchen-round-two, viewed 03.12.15, (digital image)
These are the 'real housewives,' I have chosen to look at this image as part of my research, because these women represent the same type of personality traits that I have found from Lettice Knolls, the inspiration for my final makeup design. They show their power and confidence throughout their daily lives, working, looking after their families, and not taking no for an answer. Although these women appear to be arrogant and immature, I think the overall personalities of them are strong and colourful. This type of woman reminds me of the research I have been doing for Lettice. She shows her power and confidence throughout her life, loving Queen Elizabeth I as a sister, but not bowing down to her jealousy and charge. She lives her own life, falling in love and having children behind Elizabeths back, not wanting to offend her but doing what she believes is right by her. I believe if Lettice was a woman from the 21st century, she would have been a 'Real housewife' and would have had her own television show, with all the attention on her.
