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10 Pretty Ways to Get Green For St. Patrick's Day

St. Patrick's Day will be here on Thursday, and soon we'll all be awash in green beer and holographic shamrock glitter.
Pretty Saint Patrick's Day Hair and Makeup Ideas 2011-03-15 06:00:00

St. Patrick's Day will be here on Thursday, and soon we'll all be awash in green beer and holographic shamrock glitter. The holiday doesn't necessitate throwing on a leprechaun hat, though. You can get into the St. Pat's Day spirit in lots of ways, many of them quite pretty and even (gasp!) nonalcoholic. So check a few picks for going green the fashionable way, whether you're hitting up a parade or just going for a couple of chartreuse cocktails after work.

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Trend Alert: Green Eye Accents at the Grammys

At the Grammys, there was a lot more color than at some of the more staid award shows.

At the Grammys, there was a lot more color than at some of the more staid award shows. In fact, one of the most noticeable makeup trends was green eye shadow and liner used to accent the stars' eyes. From Hayley Williams's puce color to Katy Perry's hunter green hue to Ciara's teal green, and Nicki Minaj's vivid, sparkling turquoise, the look came in all shades and finishes. Green is good for brightening up eyes and accentuating eye color, but is this a trend you'd be excited to try?

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A Fun, Unexpected Way to Wear Green Shadow

Christina Ricci has always had a bit of an edge, and that's exactly what NARS makeup artist Francelle aimed to bring out at the closing of Marina Abramović's "The Artist Is Present" at the MoMA.

Christina Ricci has always had a bit of an edge, and that's exactly what NARS makeup artist Francelle aimed to bring out at the closing of Marina Abramović's "The Artist Is Present" at the MoMA. "It’s all about the eyes," said Francelle. "We kept them classic but infused edginess by adding green tones." The noir-inspired look was paired with matte foundation and NARS Lip Gloss in Harlow ($24), a silvery mauve. Get tips on how to do Christina's infused-with-green eye makeup when you read more.

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How-To: Four Great Green Eye Looks

Happy St. Patrick's Day!
How-To: Four Great Green Eye Looks

Happy St. Patrick's Day! Hope you're all enjoying a luck-filled day. In honor of all things Irish, I've rounded up some friends to model green eye shadow looks. Some are bold, some are subtle, but they're all perfect for today. Read on to see the looks and to find out how to recreate them at home.