The British brand's 2016 winter campaign is filled with action, drama and plenty of style

 

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With glamour and drama, Burberry has Christmas all wrapped up with its latest winter campaign. Launched on November 1, the short three-minute film unveils the dramatic story of the brand founder Thomas Burberry, a tale with enough explosions, action and romantic love interests to perhaps inspire an entire full-length motion picture. The short film doesn’t shy away from Burberry’s humble origins or gory past, including the development of their famous trench coat for military use in the French trenches during World War I. Packing an emotional punch, narrative intrigue and plenty of stunning camera work, the all-star cast includes Domhnall Gleeson, Sienna Miller, Dominic West and Lily James.

As one might expect from a film about a designer, fashion and beauty play a key part in the Edwardian-chic aesthetic of the film. Sienna Miller storms from her quintessentially English estate as Thomas Burberry’s spurned wife, iconic tartan scarf and cape flaring dramatically behind her with flawless starlet makeup. Whilst her cape flying prowess may be a skill we have to work on, her makeup look is easily recreated using Burberry’s latest make up range. 


Step 1: Face

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For Sienna’s fresh faced glow, massage Fresh Glow Luminous Fluid Base (Golden Radiance No.02) into the skin like a moisturiser. Next, apply Face Contour (Medium No.01) in a sweeping motion under the cheekbones. Gently smudge a little Fresh Glow Highlighting Luminous Pen (Nude Radiance No.01) around the temples and nose bridge to highlight your features, and apply Sheer Concealer (Light Beige No.01) where needed to cover imperfections and brighten the eyes.

With your base prepared, apply Buff Fresh Glow Foundation (Ochre Nude No.12) and blend lightly from the centre out to match with your own skin. Use Nude Powder (Ochre Nude No.12) on your T-zone and chin to give your makeup staying power and to stop your face getting oily or dewy.

Finally, for a golden glow, brush Light Glow (Earthy Blush No.07) under your cheekbones, and Gold Glow Fragranced Luminising Powder (Gold Shimmer) across the cheekbone for sculpted shape and a warm colour.


Step 2: Eyes

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To make your eyes pop like Sienna’s, use Gold Touch Eye, Lip and Cheek Illuminator (Gold Shimmer) in the inner corners of the eyes. Sweep the lightest shade of Complete Eye Palette (Gold Shimmer) along the brow bone, and then blend a mixture of the two middle shades on the eyelid. Use the darkest shade on the outer corner. Open up the eye and add lash volume with two coats of Bold Lash Mascara in Ebony on upper lashes only.


Step 3: Lips

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Sienna’s defined but natural lips are easy to achieve using just two products. Using Lip Definer (Military Red No.09), trace the shape of your lip and fill. Then, apply a slick of Burberry Kisses (Parade Red), a satin finish gloss scented with rosehip, tea and lavender for a delicious finish.