#TBT: Valentine's Day Beauty Inspiration From Romantic Films

Are there many love stories more tragic than Carmen's? Dorothy Dandridge sizzles as the modern-day reincarnation of Bizet's ageless antiheroine with glowing skin, dramatic red lipstick, and beautiful curls that enthrall Harry Belafonte.

What's the dead sexiest hairstyle of them all? Sophia Loren's big, messy, bumped up hair in this rollicking romp. Add cat-eye liner and a healthy coat of black mascara and you'll be well-nigh irresistible.

Maggie Cheung is so, so beautiful in this Wong Kar-wai masterpiece. Her soft updo and subtle pink lipstick are a perfect match for a delicate love story about two gentle people. The film may be heartbreaking, but wearing a look like this in real life is more likely to win you hearts than lose them.

Those bangs. That blunt hair. Is anything more sweetly gamine than Audrey Tautou in Amelie? If you're looking for a wild, quirky romance, this is the cut to get. (See more here.)

Grace Kelly's lightly waved updo and peach lipstick are timeless. They're also an easy way to project sophisticated loveliness, so if you have someone you want to make a great first impression on, this particular look comes highly recommended.

The Rachel McAdams/Ryan Gosling romance started on the set of this tearjerker, where Rachel wore soft, strawberry blond curls and made bold lipstick look wholesome. The white flower adds an especially feminine touch.

This movie was utterly tragic, but Ziyi Zhang looked amazing in every scene. Steal her glossy red lipstick and golden eye shadow combination for a sweet but seductive look of your own, and try not to get caught in any love triangles.

Veronica Lake hair has become a romantic staple. She pioneered the over-one-eye look as a kind-hearted actress who shows a self-absorbed director what really matters in this classic romantic comedy.

Jennifer Lopez woos a very fine Ralph Fiennes in this Cinderella story. When Jennifer walks into the ball in her impressively chic braided updo and plenty of liquid luminizer, it's hard to imagine Ralph ever had a chance.

Would anyone let go of a girl with sexy ringlets like this? I think not. Kate Winslet's Rose proves that letting your hair go loose and tousled is a recipe for heart-pounding encounters.

Aishwarya Rai might have been miserable as Parvati in this oft remade tearjerker, but she looked great doing it. False eyelashes, nude lipstick, and soft waves are sensual without being overtly sexy.

Catherine Deneuve's ill-fated love story has a notoriously pessimistic ending. However, her perfect French twist, nude lipstick, and just-visible eyeliner make her look so beautiful that it's hard to fault her.

Dimple Kapadia is irresistible as Bobby Braganza in this Bollywood classic. It's a look that requires relatively minimal makeup, with the focus on subtly lined eyes. For a similar look, start by making a short, winged line on your top lash line. Next, waterline your upper rims, and then smudge the liner softly along your bottom lash line.

Barbra Streisand's big, sexy curls made Robert Redford do a double take in this classic, and the hairstyle is still bombshell material almost 40 years later.

Zooey Deschanel's Summer may jerk around poor Joseph Gordon-Levitt, but her messy topknot and heavy bangs are pure sweetness.

In this gorgeously shot musical, Ginger Rogers puts on some mile-long false lashes and red lipstick. Add some nice-girl curls, and all your date's signals will start getting crossed in a very good way.

Will Smith may have played the love doctor in this romantic comedy, but it's Eva Mendes's casual updo that could still any beauty-lover's heart. For your next lunch date, create a casual half-up style by teasing your strands in front and curling them in the back.

In this salacious period piece, Keira Knightley wears the traditional style of the times: a mountain of curls. If you're headed to a formal affair, try adding an embellishment, too, like a brooch or even a small feather.

The ultimate in tearjearkers, Ghost will have you holding your loved ones just a little bit closer. And Demi Moore's chic, boyish pixie will have you wanting to run to your stylist pronto.

Paula Patton proves a well-put together ponytail can still be considered romantic. Dress it up with a piece of hair wrapped around the rubber band for a more sleek look.