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
Branka Stefanovic
November 26, 2015 at 1:30 pmDidn’t think this would be a good colour for me… now that I see Nina’s chart, I can picture it. Maybe Nina can come over and help me out 🙂 thanks… @luckyBgirl
angela bauer
November 26, 2015 at 1:25 pmLove the chart, I had to take a snap shot of it to look back at it again. And the nude to go over any brighter shadow ;*) @angie00718 happy turkey day! !
Anne Leitch
November 26, 2015 at 1:25 pmSuch a versatile palette and would use it in so many ways but first I’d experiment with the smokey eyes look.
Meagan
November 26, 2015 at 1:21 pmI would use Nina’s face charts and do a smokey eye!
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Kimberley Linkletter
November 26, 2015 at 1:16 pmI would use this pallete to update my make-up for the winter. New career deserves a new look!
@misskimmy13
Illy Junus
November 26, 2015 at 1:16 pmI would use it for smoky eyes, would love the nina chart too @i_jns
Joanna
November 26, 2015 at 1:15 pmIt’s unusual but very wearable palette. I could use it in the daytime but it’s amazing for smoky, effortless looks
helenlam
November 26, 2015 at 1:15 pmI definitely would use each color individually…but together i’d do black as liner ,butter all over, and with green in the crease
Agnese Rumolo
November 26, 2015 at 1:11 pmI’d use the dark shadows for a strong smokey eye 🙂 @Semprelibera___
Lynn M.
November 26, 2015 at 1:09 pmblue eyes – smoky eye 🙂 @lcmoyses
Lorna Webster
November 26, 2015 at 1:08 pmI’d use them individually!
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Karen
November 26, 2015 at 1:08 pmWith my blue eyes I would use the lighter colours in the inner corners of my eyes and accent the outer corners with the darker tines
@karenkryzanowsk
Trisha
November 26, 2015 at 1:04 pmI’d do a soft smokey eye!
Gidget Marple
November 26, 2015 at 1:01 pmWow I love the combo set..ty so much for the chance to win.
Catherine Hayward
November 26, 2015 at 12:58 pmHow different is this, I love it ??
Christie M
November 26, 2015 at 12:58 pmI would try and do a smokey eye with this palette @chr_mac
coralea carey
November 26, 2015 at 12:57 pmI have hazel eyes so I would go with the color palette for brown eyes.
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Muriel. Michael
November 26, 2015 at 12:55 pmLove this palette.. Nina gives great tips for my hazel brown eyes.@thmuriel
Stephanie D
November 26, 2015 at 12:53 pmI have blue eyes, so I would likely follow the fact chart to try and create the same look! Or have fun experimenting to make my own 🙂 @stephdoucette73
Jayne K
November 26, 2015 at 12:52 pmI’d have a go at Nina’s chart for blue eyes. Love this palette! @jaizduck
Alayne Langford
November 26, 2015 at 12:52 pmI would wear the green shade on my lids and blend into the cream colour below my eyebrow. I would then wet the tip of an eyeliner brush and use the blackish colour to make a cool eyeliner. Oh, and I would lock this palette away and throw away the key! Then I would forget where I put the key…
@AlayneLangford
Gerri Tennant
November 26, 2015 at 12:50 pmI have brown/hazel eyes and would experiment to,get the best effect. @dragonfly6363
Lynn Forcier
November 26, 2015 at 12:44 pmI would follow Nina’s chart. @grammylynn2008
Dana Murphy
November 26, 2015 at 12:43 pmLove the camo. I could wear it hunting. J/K. I have green eyes but both my daughters have brown and they would love it. @dkmurphy223 PS, I enjoyed the diagrams, too.
Ricky R.
November 26, 2015 at 12:40 pmI’m sure my sister would go with the smoky khaki look for an amazing evening out in Montreal! @rickyrubinos