The Capsule: Femme Fatale

femme fatale (n.) lit. 'fatal women'; an alluring women who will ultimately bring disaster to men; a siren

To me there is nothing as enchanting as a cat eye. The feline shape elongates eyes making them truly alluring. If you have round eyes make sure to not follow the natural lash line down as it can droop your eyes. Instead stop at around the last quarter and wing up.

On the lips go for a deep rose. Either apply to center of the lips with a tube and smudge outwards for a wine stained lip or apply another coat on top for deeper colour. I suggest a brown-based red such as Rimmel's Lasting Finish by Kate Moss Lipstick in 11 (Kate Moss and a creme brûlée scent, need I say more?).

Keep the rest of your face fresh with a sheer wash of foundation over Nars Pro-Prime Pore Refining Primer for an even, velvet base. Skip filling in your brows especially if you have small lids or deepset eyes as it will keep the eye from looking too heavy. Mascara-free lashes keep this look from being 'pretty' and adds a dangerous edge.

Products// Nars Pro-Prime Pore Refining Primer, Nars Eyeliner Stylo in Carpates, Rimmel Lasting Finish by Kate Moss Lipstick in 11

Background image: Sylvester Henriksen photographed by Alex Franco for RUSSH, August 2013