Sometime in the mid-90s, I was given some beauty books and magazines from the 80s which I have subsequently hung on to for posterity and, let's face it, the LOLs, so I thought I'd share some key looks and tips with you today.

"At work, for instance, a natural-looking combination of coral, khaki and brick shadows with dark brown mascara suggests someone serious, there to get on with the job. In the evening though, it's another story. With plum shadow, creamy or pink highlighting and deep navy lashes, the same girl is the life of the disco!"


"You need more vivid make-up for evening, something that will shimmer under artificial lighting, whether it's candles, spotlights or strobes. Here's what to look for:

• Fluorescent powder shadow which subtly changes colour as you move in the lights.
• Gold and silver glitter shadow. Made from tiny particles of metal, it is pressed on the browbone just below the eyebrow or try a dab on your cheekbones or eyebrows
• Frosted or iridescent powder shadows in a range of dazzling colours to light up the night."

"Tonnes of mauve and blue look stunning on a brunette."



"Unless you have black hair and lashes, black eyeliner is hard to wear. Eyeliner looks best if it tones with your shadow and mascara".



"Unlike eyeliner, mascara looks terrific if it is a shade darker than your own hair. If you are a blonde or redhead, dark brown, khaki or grey will be more flattering. Plum, deep purple, teal, navy and emerald will suit everyone and you could also try some of the lighter shades of green, blue and violet." 

Or, you know, red.



"Don't consider dying your eyebrows. It doesn't look natural after the hairs start growing out. Remember, always aim for a natural look. Eyebrows can easily look overpowering - many girls don't need to use eyebrow colour at all"

"For parties, discos - anytime you want to look special - you need a more elaborate make-up than for daytime. A make-up that says 'look at me' but in a nice, not aggressive, way. One that gleams brilliantly in even the softest lighting . . . and enhances rather than overpowers your eyes."



"Never be cowardly with colour. If you wear a red dress, try a matching colour on your nails then go for contrast on your lips. Avoid matching your lipstick to your blusher exactly. For instance, if you wear a cyclamen shade of lipstick, try wearing a browny-pink brush-on colour on your cheeks". 

Then you too can star in a Flock of Seagulls video!




"Unless you are using lipstick actually to re-shape your lips, lip liner should contrast, or at the very least, tone with the main lip colour".



Also, clown contouring is not a new thing:



Let's have a look at the suggested eyeshadow combos by eye colour. Not a matte neutral in sight!


Finally, "the make-up of the future" . . .



Linking up with the Monday Make-Up Madness party. Or should that be disco??