I’ve always loved wearing colour especially with my makeup from turquoise and emerald shadow to hot pink blush and siren red lips. I have a hot date coming up with a new guy at the theatre but some friends have suggested this might be too much for first date material. How can I wear my colours without him thinking I’m part of the act?

J.S, Surrey

I’m the first person to advocate colour and recreate a Joan Collins special but your friends are right on this occasion, your potential suitor will be terrified. Bring out your boldness and go with a strong red lip. This is a classic look that is provocative yet demure and brings out your inner Ava Gardner when most needed, Tom Ford’s Cherry Lush is a gorgeous intense blue red or stay matte with MAC’s Ruby Woo. Smudging is a no no so use that lip liner and no making out in the back row, for tonight keep the lipstick on your face not his.