I am only a recent convert to the Twilight series, but after reading all of the books during my Christmas break, I am well and truly hooked. Aside from the nail-biting storylines and the Bella-Edward-Jacob love triangle, one thing I have really enjoyed about Twilight is that it has given pale skin some serious cool credibility. That's right, step away from the fake tan and embrace that gorgeous fair skin. And having pale, pale (verging on pasty) skin myself, I am loving the vampire-chic revolution! In the real world however, it does take a little bit of effort to be pale, otherwise you can wind up looking more deathly, less divine. I say follow the lead of glamorous fair-skinned beauties like Anne Hathaway, Liv Tyler and Cate Blanchett and use make-up to enhance your porcelain assets, not disguise them.

Here are my best pale skin tips:

Become a big fan of blush
A lot of women skip blush altogether in favour of bronzer. Big mistake! There is nothing more flattering than a bright flash of blush on the apples of your cheeks to make you look healthy and beautiful. Nars Cream Blush in Penny Lane, ($60; www.meccacosmetica.com.au) will flatter most complexions.

Vamp (!) it up with lashings of black mascara
Dark, defined peepers pop against pale skin. For head turning lashes, I can't go past Maybelline Great Lash in Blackest Black ($15.50; 1300 369 327).

Protect your complexion and keep that porcelain skin clear from sun damage
Yes, you've heard it all before, but the best thing you can do for your skin is wear SPF 30 every, single day. I also like to give my skin even more protection by dusting some loose mineral powder over my nose and forehead. The titanium dioxide and zinc oxide in mineral make up will provide a broad spectrum block from damaging rays. Try Eles Mineral Foundation Powder SPF 8, ($59.50; 1800 069 116).

By Kasey McDonald 

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