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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@Se7enRamiel
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@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
Kelly Glen
November 26, 2015 at 5:24 pmI would use this as a party look
NICOLE JACQUOT
November 26, 2015 at 5:22 pmHello Dave,
Je suis très très heureuse de participer à ce superbe concours et je vous en remercie !!
Je vous souhaite une super bonne journée.
Megan Denholm
November 26, 2015 at 5:16 pmI’d like to create a smokey eye look with this palette
Linda F
November 26, 2015 at 5:11 pmI’d use these on date night with hubby.
M. Archambeau
November 26, 2015 at 5:05 pmI would love to try these new neutrals for a day-to-evening look.
darlene pinales
November 26, 2015 at 5:03 pmPerfect colors for me, I use these same colors on my brown eyes! I really want these Dave!!!
Dulce celle
November 26, 2015 at 4:59 pmI would like to try Nina’s face chart for those with brown eyes . So that I know how to apply the smoky eye shadows.
Φωτεινή Καλαμπαλικη
November 26, 2015 at 4:57 pmI have the blue eyes. I want the pallette too ??
Wanda Marsman
November 26, 2015 at 4:55 pmWould love to try it to create a smoky eye and really make the dark brown of my eyes pop.
Charlotte/chalbe
November 26, 2015 at 4:47 pmI would follow this: Burberry Winter 2016 Palette Face Chart for Blue Eyes
Ioannakots
November 26, 2015 at 4:40 pm????????????
Paula R
November 26, 2015 at 4:39 pmI’d give it to my 20 year old daughter as a Christmas gift
Katie H
November 26, 2015 at 4:36 pmI would love to use the green as a neutral to bring out the green in my brown eyes.
Emma Leung
November 26, 2015 at 4:35 pmUse them individually mixed as the blue eyes. I like the kahki for night.
@benitozk
maria Samsaki
November 26, 2015 at 4:35 pmI will try your way …. @msamsaki2
Allison
November 26, 2015 at 4:29 pmI would definitely try the smoky khaki eye! @merciparadis
Agapi Dima
November 26, 2015 at 4:28 pmI would wear it in the evening @Tainted_Love82
Heather Swanson
November 26, 2015 at 4:28 pmI like the grey eye shadow since I am a redhead
Tamara Fagan
November 26, 2015 at 4:27 pmI have brown eyes but I like Nina’s suggestions for those with our eyes. I think it’ll help to open my bedroom eyes and make me look more awake as well as sultry. I think this could be an everyday look as long as everything else is really neutral.
@callmefafi ?
Naomi
November 26, 2015 at 4:26 pmI would spend hours creating ninas looks and love every minute
@naomijane
sherry hurley
November 26, 2015 at 4:26 pmI would love to try new eye shadow
Susan K
November 26, 2015 at 4:25 pmLooking for a new shade similar to the Butter Cream. I would try Nina’s suggestions for brown eyes and play around until I found the right combo for me. I love the matte and colours.
@sck915
Annette
November 26, 2015 at 4:23 pmI’d use this for an evening, smokey eye. @ThatTuxedoCat
Bernice
November 26, 2015 at 4:22 pmI would gift it to My Daughter ,,Im sure she would love to try some new makeup styles
@McKay72
M Thompson
November 26, 2015 at 4:16 pmI would use the palette with Nina’s instructions for brown eyes. It is a lovely combination of colours.