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Best Winter Palette for blue & brown eyes

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 autumn winter 2015 runway palette

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.

fall 2015 burberry

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 runway palette face chart for brown eyes

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 runway palette face chart for blue eyes

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.

burberry autumn/winter 2015 runway palette

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

burberry autumn winter 2015 runway palette

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

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    Yvonne almaguer
    November 26, 2015 at 10:41 am

    I wish I had this beautiful palette today – to wear to my Thanksgiving brunch!
    @yalmaguer

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    Laurie House
    November 26, 2015 at 10:41 am

    I love palettes that have black, find it so useful for lining and darkening eyes for night time looks.
    @ontprincess

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    Jennifer Lee
    November 26, 2015 at 10:41 am

    I would use this palette to enhance my blue eyes.
    @jenniferannlee2

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    Jessica Fernandes
    November 26, 2015 at 10:40 am

    Coolest eyeshadow Ive seen yet! And I have brown eyes 🙂 @jessicajrabbit on twitter

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    Sharon Hingley
    November 26, 2015 at 10:40 am

    I would get some advice from and share with my daughter who is a fabulous MUA and a big fan of Ninas.

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      Sharon Hingley
      November 26, 2015 at 10:41 am

      Oops, sorry @aceso84 on Twitter.

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    Otilia Neagu
    November 26, 2015 at 10:40 am

    Individually 🙂 Sorry I forgot to specify.@NeaguOtilia

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    Emilia
    November 26, 2015 at 10:39 am

    I would use it on my travels and emulate the drawing @travelluna

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    Panagiota Ntanou
    November 26, 2015 at 10:38 am

    A new neutral.i have brown eyes and i would like to play with all sades @Notanota1011

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    Tania
    November 26, 2015 at 10:38 am

    Stunning palette 🙂

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    Mary H.
    November 26, 2015 at 10:38 am

    I love the palette. I like the suggestion of using the colors separately or together. The eye charts are helpful. Happy Thanksgiving. @FinestFinn

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    Geoff
    November 26, 2015 at 10:38 am

    My wife would love this and would do wonders with the colours!

    @savedbyanangel1

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    j McMillan
    November 26, 2015 at 10:38 am

    I’d use these as Nina recommends on my blue eyes! J_mcmills

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    AGGELIKI ADAMANTIDOU
    November 26, 2015 at 10:38 am

    i will be the number two winner!!!wish….

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    Otilia Neagu
    November 26, 2015 at 10:37 am

    I would use it for the New Years Eve party! @NeaguOtilia

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    Barbara Wallace
    November 26, 2015 at 10:36 am

    I would definitely attempt to create the simple smoky eye for brown eyes. Absolutely love the look and it had me ‘simple’!
    @Babsblw

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    Ioannakots
    November 26, 2015 at 10:36 am

    ??????david

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    nancy bohlsen
    November 26, 2015 at 10:36 am

    I 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

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      nancy bohlsen
      November 26, 2015 at 10:37 am

      I 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 🙂

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    saira munro
    November 26, 2015 at 10:35 am

    I 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

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    Jessica Evans
    November 26, 2015 at 10:35 am

    I 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

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    MyBookJacket
    November 26, 2015 at 10:34 am

    I would use this as my go to palette and gently place the beauty in my makeup pouch. @mybookjacket

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    Dorka B.
    November 26, 2015 at 10:34 am

    I have light blue eyes, so I would use it every day! I love these colours!

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      Dorka B.
      November 26, 2015 at 10:35 am

      oh and my Twitter name: @Dorkay

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    MyBookJacket
    November 26, 2015 at 10:34 am

    I would use this as my go to palette and gently place the beauty in my makeup pouch.

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    Sonia Pap
    November 26, 2015 at 10:34 am

    I will print Nina’s instructions for brown eyes and I will look amazing!
    @S0naki

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    Lani
    November 26, 2015 at 10:33 am

    I’d use this for a great everyday neutral look 🙂 @lkotyrba

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    joy
    November 26, 2015 at 10:32 am

    i would gift to my daughter – she is my beauty queen!

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