Koninklijke Schoonheid

Until four years ago, I had never celebrated King's Day. How is that possible? Well, the lady has lived in Germany for five years and they don't have a king there. And a birthday party for Angela Merkel isn't exactly high on the calendar. Boring, boring, boring. Because when I stood at a King's Day festival for the first time, I was sold. I now dutifully hit the streets of Amsterdam every year in my orange attire to celebrate that the king is another year older. Or just to celebrate that we have a day off. Either way, it's always a party.

The only problem with King's Day? The color orange. It's such a terribly difficult color, and that makes choosing your makeup look extra tricky. And always those little flags on your cheeks get boring too, so I find myself spending hours in front of my vanity. The most creative thing I ultimately conjure on my face? A simple red lip. Boring, I know. But this year everything will be different. If you really think about it, there are tons of fun options. A blue or white line above your eyes for example, or orange nails. Then just my go-to red lip and we’re ready to partyyyyyy. Here are some tips for you. You'll be King's Day ready in no time. And if you have tips to make pretty orange not ugly, let me know!

1. Hupsakee, another nail polish to add to your spring collection. You’re welcome.

Tangerine Tent nail polish, €3.99, Rimmel London

2. Let’s talk about that blue line above your eyes, okay? I absolutely have to try that.

Magnif’eyes Double Ended Shadow + Liner, €9.32, Rimmel London

3. Do you have an eyebrow S.O.S. on King's Day? No problemo; with this golden tweezer, you'll feel like family to the royals.

Ultra Precision Mini Slant Tweezer, €22.95, Tweezerman

4. King's Day means a drink here and a drink there. Fun, but not great for your skin. Apply this cream before you head out, your skin will thank you.

 Prime Renewing Pack Exclusive Edition, €332, Valmont

5. Just a red lip is boring, but it's perfect as a finishing touch.

All Fired Up lipstick, €19.50, M.A.C

6. For the true makeup majesty among us; a white line above that blue? If you can do it: go for it.

Shock Angelic White Eyeliner, €24.99, Collistar

7. Okay, I find orange very difficult myself, but this orange eyeshadow with glitter just screams King's Day.

Brique Mono eyeshadow, €19.95, Black Up Paris

8. A polish that perfectly matches your blue line? Hello King's Day look!

Le Vernis Heroic Blue nail polish, €23.95, Givenchy

Written by: Danique van Leeuwenstijn