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When you think about makeup shades that are difficult to pull off, there are a few obvious ones that come to mind. Red on eyes, orange on lips, blue…anywhere. But when you think about it, all three of those have been making gradual comebacks. Even blue eyeshadow’s deep-seated, scary ’80s past is slowly being erased […]

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Despite not being a national holiday, many treat St. Patrick’s day as such. For kids, it’s an excuse for green flavoured treats and decorations. When you’re in university, it’s an all day booze-fest filled to the brim with green shots and beer. But in the real world, there are limited way to get in on the St. Patrick’s day celebrations in a responsible and glamorous way. Let’s face it—face paint never looks good in an office.

Lucky for us, pastel green makeup was all over the Spring 2014 runways, making it an ideal—and on-trend—way to add some holiday spirit to your look come Monday. (Of course, we’re also totally into wearing pastel makeup beyond St. Patty’s day celebrations.) Badgley Mischka did an all over wash of mint green on the lid in a soft hue, set off by a white eyeliner on the rim and a rosy lip.  For an even bolder look, do what Antonio Marras did: a streak of colour in the crease, overtop a softer shade of pastel green—made all the more vibrant with a bright pink lip. Or make pastel green your go-to colour for a smoky eye. In a romantic twist, Giorgio Armani used the soft shade to create an ethereal look that was further complemented with a wispy updo. Should you seek inspiration beyond the runway, we asked the Beauty Panel for their tips and techniques on wearing pastel green. Read on to see their looks and get yourself into an all-green mood for Monday.

Challenge 53: How do you wear this season’s pastel green makeup trend? See the answers now! »

Ever since emerald was announced as the Pantone colour of the year for 2013, it’s been trending as a must-wear shade for both fashion and beauty. But how do you actually incorporate such a bold colour into your everyday look? If you’re used to wearing neutrals on your lids and lashes it can be an especially daunting colour to consider—which is why we posed the question of how to wear emerald makeup to our Beauty Panel.

(Also, considering that St. Patrick’s Day just a few days away there’s never been a better time try wearing the colour. No one will question the addition of emerald green to your beauty routine on March 17th!)

Challenge 2: Emerald is the colour of the year for 2013. How will you incorporate this colour into your beauty routine? See the answers now! »