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
Josie
December 2, 2015 at 3:56 pmI would use the lighter colours in the day and the darker at night
Barbara H
December 2, 2015 at 3:52 pmI have blue eyes so these colors would really make my eyes pop.
Ana Duke
December 2, 2015 at 3:47 pmThis palatte would look great for work, and then can be amped up at night with some extra glitter! Thanks! @DCDuchess1968
Cherry
December 2, 2015 at 3:15 pmI have a few ideas to use this gorgeous palette! I would use each individually on my eyes or mix it all up for a unique color. All the colors would look amazing on my brown eyes!
@mtincbeauty
Patricia Mohl
December 2, 2015 at 2:10 pmThere’s four brown eye’d girls in our family so we would share this lovely. @PAFM1964
Kim Kurz
December 2, 2015 at 1:37 pmIf I won the Burberry Winter 2016 pallette I would use the butter cream colour for my brow, the khaki green as a transition color and if it too dark I’d add a little more butter cream to it. For the lid of the eye I’d probably choose to use a metallic gold color of mine and then use the black as an eyeliner!
(Twitter) kimkurz3
Athena Emmanouilidis
December 2, 2015 at 1:01 pmI would use the 2 lighter colors during the day and the black with the lightest shade at night. Thank you Dave!
@agaphmou
YOLANDA DAVIS
December 2, 2015 at 12:06 pmI’m always a bit scared of eyeshadow. I think I make myself look like a panda. It’s my daughters 16th birthday in 3 weeks, I think she’d love this as a gift.
Adeline
December 2, 2015 at 11:41 amThe colours would suit my daughters eyes so well, and she loves creating different looks all the time!
Adeline
December 2, 2015 at 11:42 amMy twitter is @AdelineMeenagh
Cheryll Powning
December 2, 2015 at 11:29 amPalette is perfect for my hazel brown eyes. I love the color combination & the instructions on how to use the palette. Thanks!
Patty Romero
December 2, 2015 at 11:29 amI would love to try these colors on my brown eyes.! ?? @heavenlysely87
Patty Romero
December 2, 2015 at 11:28 amI would
Ardelle Sanders
December 2, 2015 at 11:21 amI love the colors. They would go so well with my brown eyes !!! Been looking for a palette with these colors. THANKS, ARDELLE
Loretta Chow
December 2, 2015 at 10:34 amI may not use it. The palette is so unique and pretty I may just display it on my vanity. ?
@lmchow_chow
Gwendolyn
December 2, 2015 at 10:27 amThis would be great for my everyday look.
Ariel R
December 2, 2015 at 10:22 amThis would make a great everyday eye palette. It’s also such a unique pattern for a makeup palette.
Jasmine Callender
December 2, 2015 at 10:19 amA lovely smokey eye with a gold liner and nude lip ready for all Christmas parties ahead!
Shireen L. Platt
December 2, 2015 at 10:01 amThis would be the perfect Christmas present for myself, I recently jumped onto the smoky eyes bandwagon and this looks like a great palette to play around with!
@se7enramiel
Charlotte Hood
December 2, 2015 at 10:01 am@charlie_emma_ I would have a little experiment but probably use them as single shades
karen cairns
December 2, 2015 at 9:43 am@karencairns1 I would use the buttercream as my base and use the smokey green for the main eye shadow. For evening I would line my eyes with the black
Karen Trelford
December 2, 2015 at 8:50 amI totally would love this
Shannon Davis
December 2, 2015 at 8:49 amThis is so beautiful! Great post, I would love to have this for myself for Christmas. I rarely get to try really nice beauty products so this would be amazing!!
Shannon Davis
December 2, 2015 at 8:50 am@shannondvs322
Surinder gurm
December 2, 2015 at 8:44 amMy daughter will teach me how to finally use eye shadow at the age of 55
diana shenderovich
December 2, 2015 at 8:22 ami would give to my daughter
susan smoaks
December 2, 2015 at 8:16 ami would use this palette to create a smokey look for day and night