Introducing the ashy eye. It’s like the smoky eye, only the morning after. At Christopher Kane, where they smudged grey pigment on the top and bottom lash lines, they were apparently inspired by women in wartime who used cigarette ash in place of eyeshadow. As a look (with fresh skin and a bit of a gleam) it’s subtle and seductive, and hard to get wrong.
Get the look…
Trish McEvoy 24-Hour Eye Shadow and Liner £30, libertylondon.com
George Velvet Eyeshadow £2.50, asda.com
Tom Ford Cream Colour in Midnight Violet £30, selfridges.com
Guerlain Palette in Rose Barbare £43, guerlain.com
Dolce & Gabbana Perfect Mono Eyeshadow in Elegance, £27, harrods.com
Laura Mercier Matte Caviar Stick £23, johnlewis.com
Sleek MakeUP Eau La La in Noir £4.99, sleekmakeup.com
Now’s the time to…
Gel at home. Here’s a mini gel mani kit inspired by the French macaron - you charge it on your laptop. Though it’s a bit fiddly, it makes up for it with cuteness. Le Mini Macaron, £34.99, feelunique.com
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