For ages, women were barely in the footnotes of the past. But it was only a matter of time for the fairer sex to emerge above and beyond men, with Cleopatra VII leading the charge. And we can bring back ancient history’s most powerful woman in The Sims 4 with all of this handy custom content.
1. Nile Eyeliner
Check Out This CC It’s funny that people have created Cleopatra-inspired makeup when we don’t even know how she looked back then. Yes, you read that right – scholars and historians have yet to accurately find an unmistakable visage of Cleopatra VII. However, because of her famous love affair with two of Rome’s greatest generals, everyone assumed she was beautiful beyond compare. Evidence shows differently, but why ruin the illusion for beauty gurus and Halloween enthusiasts? As much as you want your Cleopatra Sim to look historically accurate, it’s okay to apply some creative liberties. So grab this Nile Eyeliner from thaisherrera and get your glam on.
2. Cleopatra Lipstick
Check Out This CC It would be impossible to prove if Cleopatra VII ever wore lipstick like this. But given her belief that she was a goddess, I wouldn’t blame her for not trying to be subtle. I mean, we’re also talking about the same person who presented herself to Mark Antony aboard a “magnificent boat” while reclining on a gold canopy dressed as the Greek goddess of love, Aphrodite. She was #extra long before the word took over social media, and this CC fits her profile perfectly.
3. Egyptian Eyeliners
Check Out This CC For years, people have referenced Elizabeth Taylor’s look in 1963’s Cleopatra for makeup tutorials and Halloween costumes. As inaccurate as it appears, the film’s production and costume design were top-notch, and Taylor’s ensembles somehow fit what the world knew about Cleopatra. She was regal, intimidating, beautiful, and powerful – a divine appearance for someone who changed the course of history. Put on Taylor’s makeup design onto your Sim and take your pick among these amazingly rendered winged eyeliners.
4. Treasures of Hapshetsut
Check Out This CC All beauty influencers should be thankful to ancient Egyptians. Why? Because they invented eye makeup as far back as 4000 B.C., that’s why. Eyeliners, eyeshadows, lipsticks, and more wouldn’t look as good as they did now without the creative direction of Egyptians. They were the beauty industry’s OG pioneers. And this CC by joliebean modernizes their influences for The Sims.
5. Egypt Snake Upper Arm Tires
Check Out This CC Egypt was so wealthy back in the time of Cleopatra VII that Mark Antony had to have access to their resources. This need prompted the two leaders to meet up, fall in love, and eventually play a crucial part in ending the Roman Republic forever. But as I was saying, Egypt was a land abundant in gold. And the people quickly adapted that natural resource to their daily OOTDs. Ancient Egyptians wore a lot of jewelry, and arm bracelets remain popular accessories for Egyptian-inspired costumes. Now you can have your Sim look exotic and majestic with these snake-shaped golden bracelets!
6. Cleo Shoes
Check Out This CC Footwear wasn’t necessary back when the world still had pharaohs. But ancient Egyptians knew how to make their sandals. Shoes would either be made out of papyrus or leather and were far from comfy compared to a pair of Crocs. However, it was a privilege to own a pair of sandals. And for someone like me who had experienced walking on scorching sand, I couldn’t imagine walking around Egypt barefoot. Let’s keep your Sim’s feet healthy and fashionable with these custom Cleo shoes from creator Colores Urbanos.
7. Clea Dress
Check Out This CC When you’re part of Egyptian royalty, expect a luxurious treatment that would humble even Elon Musk himself. Egyptian monarchs or pharaohs were considered divine intermediaries between gods and mortals, and with that kind of job description, subjects believed their rulers to be deities themselves. So it’s only fitting that gods and goddesses on Earth would look the part. Give your Sim a dress worthy of Cleopatra’s status as queen and pharaoh, all by downloading this CC.
8. Ade-Katy
Check Out This CC I absolutely adored Katy Perry’s Prism album back in 2013. But there was one song that I wasn’t particularly fond of. “Dark Horse” was one of 2010’s mega-hits – but its music video was not much of a hit by itself. From start to finish, the video’s imagery only succeeded in giving me a headache and angering people to the point that it was petitioned to be taken off YouTube. The only good thing that came out of that video was this hairstyle made by Ade_Darma. And now you can get the same popularized appearance of Cleopatra, all thanks to this CC.
9. Vulture Crown Hairstyle
Check Out This CC What’s a queen without her crown? Let’s elevate your Sim’s transformation into Cleopatra VII Philopator, the last queen and pharaoh of Egypt, with this Vulture Crown custom hairdo. Add this as a finishing touch, and your Sim will be ready to rule their own virtual world!
