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
Erinn Lishman
November 26, 2015 at 2:48 pmI would use this to help me create a smoky eye for those nights out! @thr33girls
Radmila
November 26, 2015 at 2:41 pmi would use khaki green the most! and a touch of black in the corners. @radmilamilamila
Fiona K
November 26, 2015 at 2:39 pmI’d use it to create a smokey eye. I love the idea of using khaki for this, not a colour I currently use.
Szilvia
November 26, 2015 at 2:38 pmI just bought a coat today and these shades would work magic with it! I could create both dramatic and natural looks with this palette. The goal is definitely to look “effortlessly elegant”.
@szilviaborsan
Zina D.
November 26, 2015 at 2:34 pmperfect for the brown eyed girl Dave! would love to try it!
KONSTANTINA GIAVROUDI
November 26, 2015 at 2:33 pmI’d try to copy Nina’s Chart! I have blue eyes so i’d try the make up on second face with blue eyes…it’s amazing!!!
@ntinaa321
Parisa
November 26, 2015 at 2:29 pmLove this palette beautiful combinations of colours
Des
November 26, 2015 at 2:26 pmI chose the new neutral way…i don’t go out at night so much any more. But I love the smoky eye !!!@sweety biscoto
roula fassa
November 26, 2015 at 2:22 pmI like this colour
Karen D
November 26, 2015 at 2:21 pmI like these colors, especially the Khaki Green.@karen_dietrich
denise
November 26, 2015 at 2:21 pmperfect for an evening out
@momof3boysj
Mssdaling
November 26, 2015 at 2:13 pmNeed this today – it’s my Birthday ???? 🙂
Emily
November 26, 2015 at 2:10 pmI hope I win. Fingers crossed
Melissa Stephens
November 26, 2015 at 2:10 pmI’d use it as individuals, as neutrals and try to copy Nina’s Chart! I have blue eyes so i’d try my hardest to copy Nina’s chart! @Melisastephens
daniela
November 26, 2015 at 2:05 pmsmocky eyes!!
Jenny
November 26, 2015 at 2:02 pmA great selection, perfect for every day use @Panoplyx
September Dee
November 26, 2015 at 1:51 pmI would use two of the shades for day wear and then at night three smoking out the crease and the outer corner of the eye. The lightest colour would be nice at the center of the lid along the lash line to bring a pop of luminous brightness to the eye. This palette is so versatile and perfect for day or night.
Janice Skiba
November 26, 2015 at 1:47 pmLove love these shades Davexx
H0ppykins
November 26, 2015 at 1:47 pmLove this! It’s so creative! It’s the total package I’d use everyday to do my eyes!
@H0ppykins
Lady_Ingenue
November 26, 2015 at 1:43 pmI think I’d apply the shades similarly to Nina’s second look, but I’d kick it up a notch by adding the Burberry cream colour shadow in Festive Gold to inner lid area for some subtle simmer 🙂
@lady_ingenue
Lady_Ingenue
November 26, 2015 at 1:46 pm*Shimmer 😛
Helen Thurston
November 26, 2015 at 1:42 pmUse the buttercream/forest green to create a smokey eye – use the forest green as eyeliner during day, then the black for a more dramatic evening look. Great colours. @essexgal65
Heather ツ (@aitch77)
November 26, 2015 at 1:37 pmI’d use it for a smokey eye. @aitch77
Bailey Dexter
November 26, 2015 at 1:35 pmThanks for the pic & info! I would love to use them using the black as a liner!
sally brown
November 26, 2015 at 1:33 pmI think I could do great things with this @nikkib75
Cat Forsley
November 26, 2015 at 1:33 pmi would totally smoke out my eyes to make them pop blue xxxx
@CatForsley