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:
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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
Carley Barnes
November 26, 2015 at 11:23 amI’d use it to create a smokey eye look for my blue eyes 🙂
Sandra Huxley
November 26, 2015 at 11:22 amI have brown eyes so I’d use Nina’s chart for brown eyes. @huxleysm
Jacqueline Buckley
November 26, 2015 at 11:20 amI’m a follow the instructions of the expert kind of gal. @mimamac
Barbara @Blueyes008
November 26, 2015 at 11:20 amReminds me of my husbands BDUs LOL. I would use this to make my Blue Eyes BLUE!!! ???
Dayana
November 26, 2015 at 11:19 amI would use it for a smokey look for a night out and probably use Nina’s tips in order to do so ?.
@Dayana_Anana
SENA MUTLU
November 26, 2015 at 11:19 amI’d use this palette for a smokey eye look <3 my twitter username: SenaMutlu
Camille
November 26, 2015 at 11:18 amSmokey eye ! (: @mademoiselleC__
Debbie Bashford
November 26, 2015 at 11:15 amSee now I have green eyes but I like this palette and think it would make a great smokey eye for me @skeetersden
Lucy Fairyz
November 26, 2015 at 11:14 amI would love to use this I’m not good with these colors I’d love to see what i could do! @makeupfairyz
Nathalie
November 26, 2015 at 11:14 amGreat colours for doing smokey eyes. @NJA1965
Tanea Mae
November 26, 2015 at 11:14 amI would use it in multiple different looks & different techniques to show on my beauty/lifestyle Instagram 🙂 like a crease cut, smokey eye, more smooth natural eye!
Alexis Foster
November 26, 2015 at 11:14 amI would use more as a neutral for day look and then add the green for more smokey eye look for evening! It’s beautiful any way you use it! ❤?
Pat Drouillard
November 26, 2015 at 11:13 amI would use it on my eye’s …lol I would try smokey eyes @patdrouillard
Sandy Weinstein
November 26, 2015 at 11:13 am@evietressa. i would use the lighter shades for daytime and use the darker shades for a more dramatic look for the evening….using the lighter kaki green gray on the eyelid and the darker in the crease and b4, using the naked or light color as a highlighter on the brow and inner eye and a dot in the middle of the eyelid near the eyelash line.
Amy Stephens
November 26, 2015 at 11:13 amI would use the khaki green close to the lash line
Lynette Walton
November 26, 2015 at 11:12 amI’d use as liner and as a great shadow for evening outing @Notlaw22
Ashley Martell
November 26, 2015 at 11:08 amI’d use the pale shade for daywear and do a smoky look for evening. @ashdmartell
Brenna
November 26, 2015 at 11:07 amI’d start by using this palette to try out Nina’s suggested look for brown eyes – but I’d likely often use the Buttercream and Khaki green for a pop of colour.
CL Chin
November 26, 2015 at 11:07 amthe palette seems to work with camo or other prints/patterns in khakis and browns and i would pair it with either of these looks.
@citygal28
Jenna
November 26, 2015 at 11:05 amI’d use this palette for a smokey-eye look! 🙂
@Jaatchu
Aammreen
November 26, 2015 at 11:03 amSmokey eye! @avakadavra18
Claire
November 26, 2015 at 11:01 amThis palette calls for a commando look! Full military eyes and minimal lips.
Debra
November 26, 2015 at 11:00 amI’d use it to make my eyes look beautiful. @chanien9
Anna Y
November 26, 2015 at 10:57 amSmoky eye! @ainacakes
Patricia B
November 26, 2015 at 10:57 amAwesome colors for smokey eye look! @Fatamorgana1986