See How Hillary Clinton's Beauty Look Has Changed From the '60s to 2016
The minute Bill Clinton began his speech at the Democratic National Convention, all I wanted to do was Google vintage photos of young Hillary Rodham Clinton wearing "flowery skirts, big glasses, and no makeup." Listen, I acknowledge that Hillary Clinton is breaking the glass ceiling in the most major way possible in modern history (hello, Mrs. President!). And she should be known for a hell of a lot more than her looks. My feminist spirit is ignited every time I hear about the ways she has helped people throughout her career. But that doesn't mean we all can't enjoy the guilty pleasure of looking at these #ThrowbackThursday photos of her classic beauty style.
During my research on Hillary's hair and makeup choices, I discovered that she definitely wore makeup — specifically those beautiful brick-red shades of the '90s — and has an affinity for bangs. Her luscious brown eyebrows, which pop against her golden-hued mane, combat those of Cara Delevingne. It's also fun to get a glimpse of Bill Clinton's handsome jawline in his younger years.
Whether you're with her or not, you can't deny that these vintage images of Hillary prove that she is a beautiful woman inside and out.
May 1965
For her senior portrait at Maine South High School in Park Ridge, IL, a young Hillary looks polished with well-groomed brows and curled-out, super '60s hair.
1967
Hillary poses by a tree with long, wavy hair at Wellesley College.
May 31, 1969
As a graduating senior at Wellesley College in Wellesley, MA, Hillary tossed her hair back into a no-fuss updo.
January 1990
Here, Hillary flipped her hair over to one side while meeting with a Girl Scout troop in Lebanon, NH.
1992
Hillary cuddled up to Bill rocking a very '90s headband and burgundy lipstick, a shade that's back in style today.
1992
In this portrait, the smiling First Lady shows off her stunning cheekbones and lush eyebrows.
February 1992
To speak at alma mater Wellesley College, Hillary sported wispy bangs and a softly tousled lob.
April 1992
While campaigning for Bill in NYC, she shook hands with an unidentified man on the street. In this case, she swept her voluminous bangs over to the side.
Dec. 5, 1992
The First Lady looks cozy at home in Little Rock, AR. Her flipped-in hair was of-the-moment for the early '90s.
January 1993
Hillary gives Chelsea a hug, giving us a glimpse of her shoulder-length haircut from the side and red lipstick.
January 1993
At the Arkansas inaugural ball, Hillary wore an intricate updo and curly bangs.
January 1993
How unique was her updo from the back?!
April 1994
In Washington DC, Hillary was seen with a sleek bob, tucked behind her ears.
Oct. 23, 1995
Talking with Donna Hanover Guiliani (wife of NYC Mayor Rudolph Guiliani), we got a glimpse of Hillary's pink blush and lipstick as well as her half-curled hair.
January 1996
Hillary was all smiles for the reporters — showing off a vibrant berry lipstick — in Washington DC.
February 1997
Hillary took the stage at the Grammy Awards in Madison Square Garden, NYC, rocking a haircut that involved face-framing layers (she may have been growing out her fringe).
January 2005
During a pause in her speech at the Health Action in Washington DC, we got a close-up of her light eye shadow, peach blush, and cherry-red lipstick. Grown-out bangs framed her eyes.
December 2006
At a Barnes & Noble book signing, we saw Hillary with a longer haircut than her usual bob during this time.
January 2007
In Davenport, IA, we saw how lush Hillary's blonde hair is.
December 2008
In Chicago, Hillary looked positively patriotic — her red lipstick and blue eyes popped against our flag's colors.
February 2009
The US Secretary of State looks absolutely polished with a smudged dark eyeliner and blush-hued lipstick.
July 2010
Hillary sported a bit more eye makeup than usual and half-pulled-back hair when posing with her mother Dorothy Rodham and daughter at Chelsea's wedding in Rhinebeck, NY.
May 2015
The US Secretary of State shows off her gorgeous skin, speaking at Rancho High School in Las Vegas.
September 2015
We saw the Democratic presidential candidate's modern bob at the Democratic Party Convention in Manchester, NH.
June 2016
At a primary night rally at the Brooklyn Navy Yard in NYC, Hillary rocks freshly blown strands in her signature blond bob.
July 2016
Wearing soft bronzer and a dusty mauve lipstick, Hillary gazed out during a campaign rally in Miami.