<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/how-to-sui-0309.jpg"></a>So, for years the makeup mantra has been "Pick a feature. Eyes or lips. Not both." Probably due to a looooong hangover from the Age of Overkill, a.k.a. the 1980s. But obviously, some rules are meant to be broken—take a look at the makeup from Anna Sui's fall show (courtesy of Pat McGrath).<!--more-->

But before we go any further, there is just one thing you need to keep in mind. You see, back when we were single-feature emphasizing it was perfectly acceptable to go OTT with a super-pigmented red lipstick, for example, or a heavy charcoal shadow. Ridiculous together, but set alone, with the rest of the face almost bare, it was (and still is) a striking look.

But forget about that here. For the "eyes+lips" to work, you need <strong>sheer, almost translucent</strong> colours that you can layer to get the right amount of pigment.

Eyes should be smoky, but <strong>choose lighter colours</strong>, like grays or browns—nothing too heavy. And you must, must, must <strong>avoid opaque lips</strong>. Go for the stained look shown here. You can get it with CoverGirl's new Outlast Lip Stain in Sassy Mauve ($8.69 from <a title="CoverGirl Outlast Lip Stain" href="http://well.ca/beauty/products/covergirl-outlast-lip-stain_9228.html?affid=BEAUTY" target="_blank">Well.ca</a>). But truthfully, you could get a similar look with lipstick too. Just blot it with a tissue so that you're just left with the soft pigment. Apply a bit of lip balm (avoid gloss, it's too shiny) for a slightly moist look.

Flushed cheeks are essential to keep the look fresh—otherwise it's too Robert Palmer-esque. (Oh and maybe keep your hair down too, just in case.)