The Holiday Colours

Irony and cynicism aren’t welcome. This year, we’ll be embracing festive colours – red, gold, blue and silver, purple, and metallic.

SH: Metallic

Pewter, bronze and silver are flecked with greys and blacks, evocative of vintage tree ornaments.

1 M.A.C Glitter & Ice Technakohl Liner in Going for Gold, $30

2 Diorshow Liner in #058 Slate, $34

3 L’Oreal Paris Color Infallible in #021 Sahara Treasure, $14.90

4 L’Oreal Paris Color Infallible in #024 Bronze Goddess, $14.90

5 Dior Vernis in #611 Exquis, $35

6 Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure nail polish in #660 Gilty Pleasure, $19.90. The new formula works as base, strengthener, growth treatment, colour and topcoat, and reportedly lasts 10 days.

7 L’Oreal Paris Color Infallible in #023 Black Onyx, $14.90

TEXT AILEEN LALOR
PHOTOGRAPHY WONG WEI LIANG

From Female - December 2011

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