Singer Wang Fei impressed us several years ago with the "suntan makeover." Is it possible that she got the inspiration from the advance guard beauties in the Tang Dynasty?

  Hairstyling

After the makeup, a high bun is made either coiled or uncoiled. There was also a variety of hairdos with names like "The Watching Fairy Hairdo," "The Cloud Hairdo," and "Twin Droop Hairdo." Some loved to adorn it with flowers, dashy hairpins, and even combs as was depicted in the murals. Others would apply a kerchief to wrap the hair up.

  Fragrance

Do you wear perfume? For sure. Lingering afterwards is a reflection of femininity. Women in the Tang Dynasty were just as blessed as you are. Top notes of flowers were selected either to make balm or filled in a fragrance pouch. Powdered Clove, angelica, and nutmeg together with honey would function like chewing gum today.

  Zaftig vs. Bony

Going to shrink your silhouette but hate the diet plan? Don't be jealous. Plump figure was lauded to the skies in the Tang dynasty. Heavily infused with "Xian Bei" blood, the royal families imposed on the common people their criterion of beauty.

The female body ideal today however is the other way. Extremely slim Supermodels like Kate Moss lead the trend and other stars follow suit. They give up whatever for the curvaceously thin figure. It is embraced as sexual and fantastic.

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