Best Winter Palette for blue & brown eyes (win it) When it comes to finding a great neutral eyeshadow palette, the best shades can come in the most unexpected designs. Take Burberry’s Winter 2016 Runway Palette for example. It was directly inspired by Christopher Bailey’s “Patchwork, Pattern and Prints” Autumn/Winter runway show. He actually created this palette with UK makeup artist Wendy Rowe when designing the fashion collection. He calls it “effortless elegance” and the goal was to offer a palette that was both beautiful to look at and very easy to use.
Burberry Winter 2015 Runway Palette
“The camo pattern is a nod to the classic Burberry trench coat as that was influenced by the military too. (Thomas Burberry began by creating trench coats for the British military.) But this is a classic palette of amazing neutral shades,” says celebrity makeup artist Nina Westbury. “The palette is matte so women of any age can feel comfortable wearing it. I actually wore it with some MAC shimmer on top.” She says it would also look amazing over a Dior Mono Fusion eyeshadow which would boost the pigments in the palette.
Burberry Prorsum Fall/Winter 2015 Runway Collection
Nina has designed a special face chart for those with brown eyes. Here is how to use the Burberry Winter 2016 palette to create a simple smoky eye. You’ll notice she’s used the buttercream shade as a base then added the Forest Green and finished with the Black.
Burberry Winter 2016 Palette Face Chart for Brown Eyes
On this second face chart for those with blue eyes, you’ll see that Nina has once again used the Buttercream shade as a base. She’s placed the Forest Green towards the outer edge of the eyelid and shaded in a little. She’s accented with the black in the outer corners. This opens the eyes beautifully.
Burberry Winter 2016 Palette Face Chart for Blue Eyes
5 Ways to use the Burberry Winter 2016 Palette
Use them individually as neutrals. The easiest way to use this eye palette is to use each of the three shades individually. The matte textures are flattering on all ages and each to apply.
Use the Butter Cream shade to tone down any bright eyeshadow. If your eyeshadow is looking too strong, a quick dusting of this shade will instantly bring the colour intensity down. It is a great way to solve any eyeshadow colour problem.
Use the black as a liner. A fine line of the black shadow will work perfectly as an eyeliner. Just remember to set with a tiny bit of powder.
Smoky khaki for evening. If you are a little bored with the traditional smoky grey or black eye, switch it up with khaki green. It is a very flattering colour and will give you a subtle look at is fresh and new.
A new neutral. Update your nude makeup look by using the Butter Cream shade as a base and adding a hint of the khaki green on the upper lid. Blend well to create a very natural look for day.
Of course, this palette is a collectible piece. There will be beauty collectors who will buy it and keep it in their collections for the design and the fact that it mirrored the Fall/Winter runway show.
The giveaway: I gave away SIX of these Burberry Autumn/Winter Runway Palettes to lucky readers on December 10th. We drew the names:
@shinyglitterbug
@ainacakes
@_smasha_
@Se7enRamiel
@facetocurls
@marina_lins
If you want to purchase one, I know thebay.com in Canada has a couple left. Here is the direct link.
And be sure to check out Nina Westbury’s awesome website with more face charts at www.ninawestbury.com
814 Comments
Yvonne almaguer
November 26, 2015 at 10:41 amI wish I had this beautiful palette today – to wear to my Thanksgiving brunch!
@yalmaguer
Laurie House
November 26, 2015 at 10:41 amI love palettes that have black, find it so useful for lining and darkening eyes for night time looks.
@ontprincess
Jennifer Lee
November 26, 2015 at 10:41 amI would use this palette to enhance my blue eyes.
@jenniferannlee2
Jessica Fernandes
November 26, 2015 at 10:40 amCoolest eyeshadow Ive seen yet! And I have brown eyes 🙂 @jessicajrabbit on twitter
Sharon Hingley
November 26, 2015 at 10:40 amI would get some advice from and share with my daughter who is a fabulous MUA and a big fan of Ninas.
Sharon Hingley
November 26, 2015 at 10:41 amOops, sorry @aceso84 on Twitter.
Otilia Neagu
November 26, 2015 at 10:40 amIndividually 🙂 Sorry I forgot to specify.@NeaguOtilia
Emilia
November 26, 2015 at 10:39 amI would use it on my travels and emulate the drawing @travelluna
Panagiota Ntanou
November 26, 2015 at 10:38 amA new neutral.i have brown eyes and i would like to play with all sades @Notanota1011
Tania
November 26, 2015 at 10:38 amStunning palette 🙂
Mary H.
November 26, 2015 at 10:38 amI love the palette. I like the suggestion of using the colors separately or together. The eye charts are helpful. Happy Thanksgiving. @FinestFinn
Geoff
November 26, 2015 at 10:38 amMy wife would love this and would do wonders with the colours!
@savedbyanangel1
j McMillan
November 26, 2015 at 10:38 amI’d use these as Nina recommends on my blue eyes! J_mcmills
AGGELIKI ADAMANTIDOU
November 26, 2015 at 10:38 ami will be the number two winner!!!wish….
Otilia Neagu
November 26, 2015 at 10:37 amI would use it for the New Years Eve party! @NeaguOtilia
Barbara Wallace
November 26, 2015 at 10:36 amI would definitely attempt to create the simple smoky eye for brown eyes. Absolutely love the look and it had me ‘simple’!
@Babsblw
Ioannakots
November 26, 2015 at 10:36 am??????david
nancy bohlsen
November 26, 2015 at 10:36 amI will use this palette by using the colors separately and together. I love Nina’s charts. I have hazel eyes so it would work beautifully. Happy Thanksgiving! @FinestFinn
nancy bohlsen
November 26, 2015 at 10:37 amI am visiting my sister and didn’t realize her information is on the form. Her Twitter handle is @coolhands21. Sorry for the mistake. This can be her entry if that is okay. I just read it to her now. Otherwise, just delete it Dave 🙂
saira munro
November 26, 2015 at 10:35 amI love this
Palette the colours are gorgeous and perfect for winter fingers crossed to win it . Id use it exactly how Nina has in her diagram her oost are always so helpful @bubblebabe38
Jessica Evans
November 26, 2015 at 10:35 amI would use this palette to create a smokey eye …. And then I would take care of it like my child because it’s so beautiful ??☺️?
@pikachu051881
MyBookJacket
November 26, 2015 at 10:34 amI would use this as my go to palette and gently place the beauty in my makeup pouch. @mybookjacket
Dorka B.
November 26, 2015 at 10:34 amI have light blue eyes, so I would use it every day! I love these colours!
Dorka B.
November 26, 2015 at 10:35 amoh and my Twitter name: @Dorkay
MyBookJacket
November 26, 2015 at 10:34 amI would use this as my go to palette and gently place the beauty in my makeup pouch.
Sonia Pap
November 26, 2015 at 10:34 amI will print Nina’s instructions for brown eyes and I will look amazing!
@S0naki
Lani
November 26, 2015 at 10:33 amI’d use this for a great everyday neutral look 🙂 @lkotyrba
joy
November 26, 2015 at 10:32 ami would gift to my daughter – she is my beauty queen!