On this face, the only rich color was the red of the lips, so dark they were nearly black. The beautician had used the heaviest hue of "berry flavor" available, blackcurrant. Made with absolutely natural ingredients, not a hint of added perfume, just fresh fruit and petals, the color starkly contrasted with her icy cold eyes and pale complexion. This rich lip color was like the finishing touch, instantly lifting the entire face’s depth!
The "Red and Black" series was meant to be alluring and fiery. Although at Jian Anning’s repeated requests, the beautician did not make her up to look like a seductively gorgeous woman, as was the series’s trademark. Her makeup was not thick at all, and her hair wasn’t elaborately styled, just blown out into a simple look, loosely cascading down her back. She was not wearing even a single piece of jewelry.
Yet, this almost understated makeup, paired with a form-fitting red gown, brought out a quality of bewitching allure in her, infused with a touch of lofty nobility, fully rendered!
Last time on the yacht, Ling Yinuo, constrained by limited supplies and time, had only been able to give her a quick touch-up. It was nothing like today when the most professional and top makeup artists, with the richest materials and ample time, were at hand. Even though Jian Anning had repeatedly asked not to be over-styled, with Ling Yinuo’s approval, how could the beautician possibly take her request lightly?
What she hadn’t expected was the stunning visual impact of the sultry gown paired with the cold, sharp-looking makeup. The massive contrast produced a breathtaking beauty!
It was even more captivating than if she had been made up more heavily and dressed as a devastatingly beautiful femme fatale!
Seeing Anning in such a state, even Ling Yinuo was astonished! Her "Red and Black" series was themed "Be a Bad Girl Tonight." The black cheongsam represented the mysterious East, and the red gown symbolized the passionate West. Fundamentally, both required bold makeup and bewitching styles. She could have never anticipated that Anning, looking vivid but not lewd, radiant but not overly seductive, managing to blend passion with a hint of coolness, and mystery with a touch of nobility, would surpass her own expectations and be even more captivating and complex!
Especially Anning’s eyes, cool and tranquil like a deep pond, her composed yet alluring expression, toned down the excessive world-weariness of the attire, adding an indescribable aura that was like a poppy flower: dangerous, mysterious, yet infinitely beguiling!
If initially Ling Yinuo had wanted to test her, now, seeing Anning , her professional inclinations as a designer kicked in. Without a second thought, she rushed over, circling Anning thrice to the left, thrice to the right, and then, with palpable excitement, grabbed her arm, "Miss Jian, are you free? Can I please have you as my model! You look absolutely fantastic in this outfit! When my next fashion show comes around next month, I’ll definitely call you! My phone number is......."
However, before she could finish, a strong pair of hands had already shoved her aside!