It’s time to rethink and reinvent the makeup rules you learnt before. Here’s how to break the old ways of doing things – and look awesome while you’re at it.
THE OLD RULE: NEVER DO STRONG LIPS WITH STRONG EYES
Break it: The key is to make it look deliberate. Use eye and lip colours of similar hues, and don’t forget – wear this bold look with a dose of attitude.
Outfit: Shearling jacket with leather patchwork, Coach.
THE OLD RULE: THOSE WITH ASIAN SKIN TONES SHOULD NEVER WEAR ORANGE
Break it: Splash out with a wash of burnt-orange eyeshadow and a lipstick with a soft orange undertone.
Outfit: Cotton-blend turtleneck pullover, Sportmax.
THE OLD RULE: YOUR LIP LINER MUST MATCH YOUR LIPSTICK EXACTLY
Break it: Do this attention-grabbing dual-tone lip. A darker lip liner to outline the mouth, paired with a lighter lippie in a different shade.
Outfit: Silk funnel-neck top, Sportmax.
THE OLD RULE: IT’S NOT COMPLETE IF YOU HAVE EYE MAKEUP ON BUT NO MASCARA
Break it: Skip the hassle of removing mascara at the end of the day by leaving it out totally. Keep your eye makeup simple, stylish and subtle – try this single graphic stroke of white eyeliner.
Outfit: Lambskin coat, Sportmax.
THE OLD RULE: NEVER COMPLETELY RIM EYES WITH EYELINER, IT MAKES THEM LOOK SMALL
Break it: There’s nothing wrong with smaller-looking eyes. And this look is totes edgy. But do it in an unexpected colour like purple or teal.
Outfit: Shearling jacket with leather patchwork, Coach.
TEXT & BEAUTY DIRECTION MELISSA CHEW PHOTOGRAPHY MICKY WONG ART DIRECTION SHERLI CHONG STYLING DARYLL ALEXIUS YEO HAIR CHRISTVIAN GOH, USING REVLON MAKEUP LAI WEE MING, USING SHU UEMURA MODELS AIM & ALINA/AVE
