Looking into contemporary Elizabethan hair styles.

Updo's. 

To me this Dolce and Gabbana look from fall 2013 feels Elizabethan. The middle parting in this hair style reminds me of an Elizabethan look. However I feel as though the look as a whole reminds me of being Elizabethan, for example the use of the crown as a head piece and the red lips all contribute to this look having an Elizabethan feel.

To me this look, again from Dolce and Gabbana gives me an Elizabethan impression. However again due to the use of an extravagant head piece used to decorate the style. I think when planning my designs I will try and incorporate a head piece into my style as I feel this gives it a royal and elegant feel to the overall look. 

This look from Valentino fall 2013 feels Elizabethan to me due to the colour of the hair and the slicked back middle parting. This fits with the typical look of an Elizabethan woman, however they have made the look contemporary by not having the hair in the frizzy style that was previously worn or in and by having the hair in a plait. 

This look to me feels Elizabethan purely due to the height and texture of the hair. However they have managed to put a contemporary twist on the look with the use of the fishtail plait and having the front of the hair loose.