Story & Styling | Leslie Yip
Art Director & Photographer | Simon Boucher-Harris
Model | Heather Luk
HMUA | Mystique
All makeup, wardrobe and accessories by Dior
Whether for brunch with friends, the office party, a romantic candle-lit dinner, or even a formal gala, Dior has your look covered for the holiday season.
The Grand Ball
Go all-out glam with skin-warming copper tones. To create more depth in your eyes, blend brown eye shadow well to create a smooth contour before layering the metallic finish. For the lips, define the lip line with a brownish red lip pencil, fill in and then finish with a bronze-coloured glossy coat.
Notes from our Art Director:
“We want to create beautiful, distinct looks for different occasions and lighting during the holiday season. The Dior colour collections offer a myriad of choices and the tones hold true in real life or in photos. More importantly, the transfer-resistant colours are longwearing and stay put under studio lights.” ~ Simon
Primer: Dior Forever Glow Veil 24h Hydrating Radiant Primer Concentrated in Skincare, 30 ml, $62
Foundation: Dior Backstage Face & Body Foundation Second-Skin Effect Natural Finish Water & Heat-Resistant Buildable Coverage in 2N, 50 ml, $58
Concealer: Dior Forever Skin Correct 24h Wear & Hydration Creamy Concealer Full Coverage in 1N, 1.5N and 4.5N, 11 ml, $49
Eye: Diorshow 5 Couleurs High-Colour Eyeshadow Wardrobe Longer Creamy Powder Palette in 559 Poncho, $80
Cheek: Dior Rouge Blush Longwear Couture Blush Infused with Floral Skincare in 621 Splendid Rose – Satin (Limited Edition), 5.2g, $63
Contour: Satin Greige from Dior Backstage Eye Palette Multi-Finish Ultra Pigmented Eyeshadows in 010 Copper Essentials, 10g, $65
Lip: Dior Contour 8h No-Transfer Wear Lip Pencil in 824 St. Germain, $39
Dior Addict Shine Lipstick – Intense Colour Hydrating Floral Lip Care in 856 Jardin Doré, $55
Brunch with the Girls
Stand out from the rest of the squad with a pop of red on eyes and lips. When using statement colours on the eyes and lips, go easy with the cheeks—a light dusting with a neutral rose blush is all you need. To ensure that your lip colour stays put through mimosas, avocado toasts and 3D latte art, choose a non-drying transfer proof lip colour.
What our makeup artist says:
“The new Dior Backstage Eye Palette in 010 Copper Essentials offers nine highly pigmented colours that range from warm gold, beige and brown, complemented by a touch of cranberry. With a variety of finishes that include matte, satin and shimmer, it allows for ample mix and match possibilities and is suitable for daytime to evening looks. The satin Greige tone in the palette can even double up as a contour for use on the sides of your nose bridge.” ~ Mystique
Eye: Beige, Shimmer Gold, Satin Copper, Matte Deep Brick and Matte Cranberry from Dior Backstage Eye Palette Multi-Finish Ultra Pigmented Eyeshadows in 010 Copper Essentials, 10g, $65
Cheek: Dior Rouge Blush Longwear Couture Blush Infused with Floral Skincare in 621 Splendid Rose – Satin (Limited Edition), 5.2g, $63
Contour: Satin Greige from Dior Backstage Eye Palette Multi-Finish Ultra Pigmented Eyeshadows in 010 Copper Essentials, 10g, $65
Lip: Dior Rouge Dior Forever Liquid Transfer-Proof Liquid Lipstick Ultra Pigmented Intense Comfort in 833 Fascinating – Sequin, 6 ml,$58
The Office Party
Glam-up while maintaining your professional cool with the hottest look this holiday season: stronger brows, grey eye shadows, deep berry cheeks and dark purple lips with a hit of sparkle. Use a natural matte powder foundation that offers high coverage to correct blemishes and even out the complexion, (a must under harsh office lighting), setting the perfect canvas to let the eyes and lips shine.
What our makeup artist says:
“The cool silver and plum tones in the new Dior Backstage Eye Palette from the 2023 Holiday Collection complements most Asian skin tones very well. The holo Lilac shade is my favourite—it is a bluish lavender when used on its own, but when layered over the satin pink or silver colours from the palette, magic happens. I call it the sugar plum fairy icing look.” ~ Leslie
Primer: Dior Forever Velvet Veil 24h Blurring Matte Primer Longwear Comfort, 30 ml, $62
Foundation: Dior Forever Natural Velvet 24h Wear Compact Foundation in 2N, $76
Brow: Diorshow Crayon Sourcils Waterproof Eyebrow Pencil in 032 Dark Brown, $38
Eye: Pink, Lilac, Pearl and Blueberry from Dior Backstage Eye Palette Multi-Finish Ultra Pigmented Eyeshadows in 011 Silver Essentials, $61
Lash: Diorshow Mascara 24h Wear Lash Volume and Definition in 090 Black, 10 ml, $40
Cheek: Dior Rouge Blush Longwear Couture Blush Infused with Floral Skincare in 621 Splendid Rose – Satin (Limited Edition), 5.2g, $63
Lip: Dior Rouge Dior Forever Liquid Transfer-Proof Liquid Lipstick Ultra Pigmented Intense Comfort in 933 Magical – Sequin, 6 ml, $58
The Romantic Date
Get that candle-lit glow with a luminous finish on the skin, accented with soft pinks and shimmery
golds. Avoid the look of heavy makeup by using a foundation with buildable coverage that helps blur
imperfections. Don’t forget your finger tips—this warm platinum colour is a sophisticated metallic that is neither too yellow nor too white.
Notes from the model:
“I love this limited edition gold-tone minaudière from Dior! It opens up to a full size mirror, so it is easy to check on my makeup. It has a dedicated home for the Rouge Dior lipstick, and it includes a
total of fur colours so I can interchange to match what I am wearing. There is a removable chain, which means I can wear it on my shoulder or use it as a clutch.” ~ Heather
Foundation: Dior Backstage Face & Body Foundation Second-Skin Effect Natural Finish Water & Heat-Resistant Buildable Coverage in 2N, 50 ml, $58
Eye: Diorshow 5 Couleurs High-Colour Eyeshadow Wardrobe Longer Creamy Powder Palette in 647 Nude Dress, 7g, $80
Cheek: Dior Rouge Blush Longwear Couture Blush Infused with Floral Skincare in 211 Precious Rose – Satin (Limited Edition), $60
Lip: Dior Rouge Dior Floral Lip Care in 772 Classic Matte, from the limited edition Christian Dior Makeup Clutch – Rouges Collection, $370
Dior Addict Lip Maximizer Lip Plumping Gloss Maximum Hydration & Volume Effect Instant and Long Term in 050 Holo Silver, 6 ml, $54
Nails: Dior Vernis Couture Colour – Gel Effect – Shine & Long Wear Protective Nail Care in 209 Mirror, $42
