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Grey hair, pasty white skin, help me find a colour!!

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Doza · 03/04/2015 22:32

As described in title, I have short salt and pepper hair and very pale skin. I have no intention of dying/ fake tanning. I need to dress up for a wedding in late summer and have no clue what shades would work! I'm a bit clueless about style really. Help me choose a colour that won't make me look ill please!!

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Lovewearingjeans · 04/04/2015 00:22

What about jewel colours, they shouldn't make you look washed out. Make up can also help, getting the right coloured blusher can make a real difference. If you are not sure about blusher, try to get to a Bobbi Brown counter, as they won't make you look orange.

MargotLovedTom · 04/04/2015 00:25

What colour are your eyes?

VenusRising · 04/04/2015 00:29

What colour are your eyes?

If they are deep brown you could go for a warm side of the palate, if they are blue or grey, and cooler tones, a cool colour would suit.

How dark are your eyebrows, and are they well defined? If they are strong, you need a more saturated hue, if thin and less defined you need a softer hue.

For eg if you have dark brown eyes, and well defined brows, you could wear a dark red, olive green, or coral with high colour saturation. Contrast it with cream.

If you have green eyes and medium contrast between your skin and brows, you can wear a purple but not a bright one, a softer hue. Contrast it with pale daffy yellow for eg.

If you have pale, cool coloured eyes and sparse brows, you could opt for sea foam or a pale blue, contrast it with a pale cool pink colour or white.

Doza · 04/04/2015 08:00

Thanks for the replies, blue eyes and VERY well defined eyebrows! They are still dark and quite thick. I don't usually do make up but will be for this occasion: I better get practising Blush

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AtomicDog · 06/04/2015 12:40

Venus- how do you know this stuff? Grin

Amazing- I have green eyes, and am v similar to OP, but purples, partake heathers look great on me. Smile

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