CHRISTMAS parties may be virtual affairs this year, but you can still look glam when you waltz down to the kitchen disco or cha-cha-cha on Zoom.
Ahead of Saturday’s Strictly final, the show’s head make-up artist Lisa Armstrong, shows SIOBHAN O’CONNOR how to make sure your virtual party face scores that elusive ‘Ten!’
The Waltz
LISA says:“Just like the classic waltz, this look is iconic — and all it requires is an eyeliner flick and swipe of red lippy.
A signature style coined by Marilyn Monroe, it will make you look a million dollars in minutes and requires minimal effort.”
Step one: Use a nude shade for a wash of colour over the eyelid and blend into the socket crease.
Use a highlighter on the inner corners and along the brow bone.
Define brow with a spooly — I used Anastasia Beverly Hills pomade to fill in the shape.
Step two: Take a thin brush and start lining in the middle of your eyelid, keeping close to the lashline — make sure you have a steady hand. Always start thin as you can build this up.
Wing it out to create a flick, and then focus on the inner corner. It’s not a tattoo, so you can correct it.
Step three: Line lips with a red liner before filling with a matching hue.
Remember to blot to avoid smudging. Put highlighter on the bow of the lip and finish off the look with flawless setting powder.
The Cha Cha
Lisa says:“If you want to wow at the kitchen disco, it’s all about plenty of shimmer and glitter.
“This is a dancefloor go-to and a Christmas must, reminding us it’s the most magical time of year.
“A statement eye is also perfect for occasions when you have to wear a mask.
“But when the face covering comes off, add a clashing colour on the lip.”
Step one: Layer your lids with a long-wearing creamy shadow. I’m using Mac constructivist, which is a neutral shade for the base.
Cover with Mixing Medium eyeliner by Mac, which is great under shadow and glitter as a bonding gel between the two — a product we regularly use on Strictly.
Step two: Hold a tissue under your eye when applying glitter, as this will prevent the fall-out ruining your base. Dab the glitter all over the eye.
Still see some strays? Use tape to pick up any excess on the skin.
Step three: Use a glitter liner pen to connect the glitter and shadow. Draw a line from the inner corner and up and across the top of the eyelid to the outer point.
Line your lips with the colour of your choice before filling in.
I love this contrast of the bright orange against the blue, but a bright pink hue could work well too.
The Rumba
Lisa says:“There will be no kissing under the mistletoe this year but you can still get pulses racing with a smokey eye.
“This is a timeless look that just oozes sex appeal, like a passionate rumba.
“It will instantly help transform any look from day to evening, and suits every skin tone.”
Step one: Use a soft shimmery brown as a base colour to cover your lids.
Contour by using a mid-brown in the crease of your eye socket, then take it up higher onto your eyelid and blend.
Use highlighter along the brow line.
Step two: Smoke up underneath the eye by lining your lashes with a dark brown shadow and blend.
To define the eye, do the same along the lash line of your top lid.
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Use a highlighter in the inner corners to brighten. Add lashings of mascara or a layer of false lashes.
Step three: Balance out the sultry eye with a neutral lip. I used a nude lipliner and then cover with lip balm to keep it looking glossy and hydrated.
Touch up the cheeks with a rosy blush for a bit of colour, and dust with translucent powder to keep it all in place.
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