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
Milaxx
November 26, 2015 at 4:15 pmI’d do smokey eye. Or maybe just keep it and enjoy the pretty!
@milaxx
Sofia
November 26, 2015 at 4:14 pmGreat palette!! I Love the colours!!!
Anthony Harrington
November 26, 2015 at 4:11 pmMy Wife would go for the smokey look @freyerj
Corinne F.
November 26, 2015 at 4:09 pmI would like to try the smokey khaki with this beautiful eyeshadow!
@morgane_neto
November 26, 2015 at 3:52 pmGorgeous ! I would use it for smookey eyes
Thanks
@morgane_neto
Annette
November 26, 2015 at 3:43 pmI love this palette! I would use it to make my eyes look gorgeous. The colors are perfect for my hazel eyes. @anoushka535
Alison
November 26, 2015 at 3:43 pmI would love to create smoky eyes @nonnaalison
Sally L.
November 26, 2015 at 3:43 pmI would use it many ways depending on the look I want. All colors or just one or two. I would check Nina’s chart and “try” that look, just have fun with it. @tickingsal
Irena
November 26, 2015 at 3:38 pmI would use it both way, love it! @saki26sa
Elizabeth Friesen
November 26, 2015 at 3:38 pmFantastic palette! I’d use individual colours for day and then layer on multiple shades and intensities for evening! 😀
@emfriesen
Michelle L
November 26, 2015 at 3:37 pmLove to try on my brown eyes – and I love Nina’s chart suggestions! @MBerniceLarkam
Maria
November 26, 2015 at 3:33 pmI love the colors @kentrotamaria
SpyGirl
November 26, 2015 at 3:33 pmI love the colors!!!
Janice Edwards
November 26, 2015 at 3:32 pmI have hazel eyes, but love a good smoky eye;)
Candace Galan-Calderon
November 26, 2015 at 3:21 pmI would use it as a new neutral! @CandaceGalan
Lulu
November 26, 2015 at 3:16 pmWhat an amazing palette!
@LuluFleg
Lauren Le Voi
November 26, 2015 at 3:12 pmInspired to try out Khaki as my new smoky shade! I would use the palette to create a nice evening smoky eye by using the khaki as an overall base colour and then using buttercream to highlight whilst using the black shade to line my lower eye and in the crease.
@laurenlevoi
Barbara H
November 26, 2015 at 3:12 pmI would love to try these colors.
bn100
November 26, 2015 at 3:02 pmuse it as instructed
Pat
November 26, 2015 at 3:01 pmI would love to try these techniques
trudy marland
November 26, 2015 at 2:56 pmI would try out some new styles
Anastasia
November 26, 2015 at 2:51 pmIts super for my brown eyes!!Thank you!! Twitter:@eua_anastasia
Karen Ali
November 26, 2015 at 2:49 pmI really like the khaki green! I’d also use Nina’s face chart!
@KarenAli11
Dana Morin
November 26, 2015 at 2:49 pmI’d do a fabulous Smokey eye!
@danamorin1971
Laura Nye
November 26, 2015 at 2:48 pmI am always looking for a great pallette for my brown eyes; this looks perfect for day and night!
@lauranye570