Black and white's alright, alright? Get your Twiggy on with monochrome makeup

Black and white's alright, alright? Get your Twiggy on with monochrome makeup
By Beaut.ie  | Dec 2, 2009

Twiggy's iconic Sixties look goes perfectly with all the fashion on trend right now - and it's surprisingly easy to achieve. The monochrome look relies on a sparse palette of - you've guessed it - blacks and whites. With a such a heavy emphasis on the eyes keep your foundation pale, blusher very light (absolutely no bronzer here) and lipstick pale and pretty.

So here's how you do it.

  1. Apply white eyeshadow to eyelids and create a striking contrast in the crease of the eyes with a black shade. We're staying matte with this one - try Bobbi Brown Eyeshadow in White
  2. Lining the inside of the eyes with white eyeliner will make your eyes big and wide. Can't guarantee they'll be as saucer-like as Twiggy's, but sure give it a go. Christian Dior Kohl Pencil in White is a winner
  3. Lots and lots and lots of black eyeliner and mascara are next. Check out the Stila kit:
    Black Is The New Black
    - it has the lot plus a black smudge pot. A mascara primer would work very well here to bulk up lashes
  4. Dot white eyeliner or shadow on a tiny brush between the lower lashes after mascara is applied
  5. Make sure brows are defined, a slick of pink lipstick - and you're totally groovy baby

Now get out there and get you inner modette on.

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