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Fall 2012's colour palette is all about jewel tones - sapphire, emerald and lush burgundy - and we saw plenty of that during our recent surprise makeover at Fairview Mall. You might assume these shades in fashion wouldn't translate easily to beauty, but you'd be wrong. Surprisingly wearable, these colour combos will be perfect for your upcoming holiday soirees.

We enlisted our friend Alyssa to help demo our smoked-out brash glam look.  Here's how we did it:


Step 1: After priming your eyelid, apply a creamy black base. Try using an eyeshadow stick or any product that can be easily smudged. 

Step 2: Use a small eyeshadow brush and continue smudging the black cream shade along the outer corner and lower lash line. 

Step 3: Starting on the outer corner, pat a sapphire blue shadow heavily onto your lid. You'll be blending afterwards so no need for extra clean lines.

Step 4: In the middle of your lid, pat on an emerald green shadow. 

Tip: Choose highly-pigmented shadows for best results. Don't be afraid to layer it on to get the desired effect. 


Step 5: Pat on an amethyst purple shadow starting on the outer corner just above the blue and green colours. Bring it out into a small V shape on the corner. 

Step 6: Take the shadow all the way into and just above your crease. Blend all the colours together to avoid any sharp lines.  

Step 7: Using a small eye shadow brush, sweep purple shadow over the black liner on your lower lid.

Step 8: Apply a silver shadow to highlight in the inner corner and the tear duct.
 

Step 9: Fill in brows with your usual brow pencil/powder.

Step 10: Apply foundation as you normally would. 

Step 11: Apply concealer as needed and a highlighter on the upper cheekbone. 

Step 12: Use a delicate blush to contour and add colour.
 

Step 13: Add a coat or two of mascara. 

Step 14: For your lips, use a pink or neutral gloss. You want a sheer wash for a little definition but not competing with your bold eyes. 

The Final Look: 
 

What do you think of this look? 
 
Products To Try:


1. Make Up For Ever Eyeshadow in Iridescent Pearl Grey 170, Purple 92, Matte Blue 159 (C$23.00, each) 
2. Lancome COLOR DESIGN Eye Brightening All-In-One 5 Shadow & Liner Palette in Midnight Rush(C$54.00)
3. Estee Lauder Pure Color GEl Powder Eyeshadow in Pop Pistachio (C$28.00)
4. Maybelline The Colossal Volum'Express Cat Eye (US$6.29)
5. Benefit Perk Up Artist (US$30.00)
6. Shiseido Lacquer Rouge in Savage RD702, Disco RS404 (C$25.00)
7. Shiseido Radiant Lifting Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 17 (C$45.00)  

These products are all available now at Fairview Mall in Toronto (don't forget to check out Fairview’s Facebook page for more beauty tips!).  And while you're busily imagine-buying your way through next month's rent, here are a few more hair and body care items that caught our eye:


1. Tigi Professional Fat Curl Stick (US$100.00 available at Trade Secrets) 
2. Philosophy Snowflake Wonderland Set (C$22.00)
3. The Body Shop Satsuma Body Butter (C$19.00)
4. Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer SPF 15 (C$60.00)
5. Zara Elastic Hair Band with Multicolor Stones (C$25.90)  
6. Balenciaga Florabotanica Eau de Parfum Spray (C$90.00)

But imagine-buying just doesn't fully satisfy, does it?  We're going to give one lucky Chick a high-value Fairview Mall gift card to make her beauty dreams a reality!

We wanna know: do you go full Glamazon for the holidays, or do you play it classic and low-key?

To enter, simply post your answer in the comments section below.  We'll randomly choose a winner from all respondents.  You must be a resident of Canada and of the age of majority to qualify.  Contest ends October 30,2012.

Good luck!