With the Preview Best Dressed ball merely a few nights away, everyone is aflutter ensuring every detail of their look will be ready in time for Saturday's big event. Now although Alexander Mcqueen was known for his ornate and often over-the-top creations, his make up looks were decidedly more tame. Usually focusing on one feature at a time —whether eyes, lips or eyebrows, the looks were very controlled and often severe. We pick some of our favorite Mcqueen beauty looks from his runway shows throughout the years to help you recreate them for the ball.

Click the photo gallery to cop one of Mcqueen's beauty looks.