Sade first claimed the crown of UK queen of soul back in 1984, when her multi-platinum album, Diamond Life, was in everyone’s record collection! Epitomising slick 80s cool, her mellow, rich voice was matched by her subtly polished glamour, and it was no coincidence that her biggest hit was Smooth Operator. "Sadly, I’m old enough to remember this album as one of the first I ever bought," says Company editor Victoria. "And I even went on to scrape my hair back in an attempt to get Sade’s look."
In a time when heavily made-up faces and crazy colours dominated beauty looks, naturally stunning Sade took a more simple approach. Bold, arched brows and deep red lips were the focal points of her face. Eyes were understated, but she was never without a flick of jet-black liquid eyeliner. And her trademark hair was always swept back into a dramatic sleek plait. Company’s Beauty Editor Sophie Qureshi says, "Sade has an effortless, minimalist beauty that hasn't dated. I would kill for her eyebrows and, combined with her sleek plait and striking red lips, her look is as recognisable as her music." Fashion-wise, Sade favoured maxi-length, slinky numbers with surprising touches, like a missing back or exposed midriff – steal her style with one of this season’s cut-out party dresses. Her classic look is truly timeless – Sade, we apply a slick of scarlet lippie in your honour!
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