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Small break, big fun
(lifestyle.com)
Updated: 2006-10-02 14:18



So far two days of the seven-day National Day holiday have passed and you
are still lying around at home with nowhere to go. Here are some ideas
for an easy get-away into the suburbs of Beijing. So put on some light
make-up, rent a car and drive to unwind in some nice suburban spots.

What kind of make-up to wear?

Early autumn green



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Green remains the dominant color of early autumn, so why not catch the
last of green fever?

Clothes to wear: short green hooded sweater. It's sporty and the hood can
protect you from Beijing's autumn winds.

Make-up to wear
Green eyeliner, the color of summer, and golden orange eye shadow, the
color of autumn. colorful eye mascara to brighten the eyes and light pink
blush to soften the face.

Tips
*If using cream eye shadow to dress the eyes when doing outdoor sports,
leave the cream eye shadow thin and flat so it is less easily ruined.
*Different face shapes can all take orange golden eye shadow as golden
eye shadows are seldom used to cover the whole eyelid. Just make small
adjustments according to different face outlines: spread the eye shadows
a bit towards the eye corner when applying to round eyes; concentrate the
eye shadow around the center of the eyelid when applying to thin eyes.
*Black and white powder eye shadows may also work. Black powder may be
used as eyeliner powder or eyebrow powder to trim the shape of the
eyebrow and white powder may be applied to the T area to make flat
features stand out more.
*Avoid pearl eye shadows that highlight eye bags and dark circles. Use
satin white eye shadows instead.
*Make clever use of shimmer powder. Applying a bit on eyebrow bones or
cheeks is enough. Never use too much across the face. When using shimmer
eye shadows, match it with a soft-colored blush.
*When using colorful mascaras, try using black or brown mascara as a
foundation. Then use the forefinger to brush the eyelash to make it curve
naturally.

Recommended brands
Aupres 2006 Autumn-Winter Golden Colorful Eye shadows in nine colors. RMB
80.
Shu Memura waterproof eyeliner (golden). RMB 200.
Estee Lauder Eye shadow Duo (black and white). RMB 280.
Elizabeth Arden Magical Shadow Rouge Pure. RMB 310.



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Climb in orange

Clothes to wear: orange climbing gear, cool sunglasses and an orange
sports watch.

Make-up to wear
Option 1: Orange blush and bright golden eye shadow
*M.A.C Small Eye Shadow (bright golden) famous for its even color and
easiness to apply. RMB 140.
*Shu Memura Colorful Illusion Rouge (orange). RMB 200.
Option 2: Orange eyeliner and pink blush
*Anna Sui Magical Color Eyeliner (orange) with Anna Sui's consistent
rosebush smell. RMB 180.
*Bobbi Brown Pot Rouge for both lips and cheek. RMB 250.

Fly in blue

Clothes to wear: a colorful scarf with bright pattern and a blue
wristband.



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Make-up to wear
*Lips: No lip liner is needed. Try a color close to the original color of
the lips, such as pink. Add some shining lipgloss. Estee Lauder Pure
Shining Lip Gloss (RMB 195) is a nice choice for its fresh feeling and
diamond color.
*Eyebrows: Coffee and metal gray are recommended. Apply some mascara to
the eyebrow. Remember to match the color of eyebrows with that of the
hair. Try waterproof Helena Rubinstein Unlimited Dense Mascara (RMB 350).
*Eyeshadow: Apply a light color to the inner eye corner and a darker
color to the outer eye corner, unless you have a wide space between your
eyes, in which case apply evenly throughout the eyelid. Chanel Eyeshows
Quad (RMB 485) is recommended for its delicate grain and smooth coat on
the eyelids.



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