Green with Envy: Eye-Popping Lids, Lacquers & Celebrity Looks for St. Patrick's Day

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Drew Barrymore

Lucky you--it's St. Patrick's Day!

Faster than you can say "leaping leprechauns," everything turns green today in the best possible way. You'll see bling, clothing, lacquers and eye shadows--as well as beers and margaritas--in you-can't-pinch-me shades of emerald, safari, mint, moss, lime, teal, olive, sea foam and honeydew.

We all know that an LBD can make a style statement, but a little green dress creates a lasting impression. Who can forget the plunging jungle tone silk chiffon Versace gown that Jennifer Lopez wore to the Grammy Awards in 2000? It became so iconic due to its skin-baring silhouette that it eventually went on permanent display at The Grammy Museum in Los Angeles. She created a similar look with a green jumpsuit in this year's release of her "I Luh Ya Papi" music video.

Jennifer Lopez creates a wow moment at the 2000 Grammy Awards in a see-through green gown (fast forward to 1:32).

If you wanna get your green on for St. Patrick's Day, you don't need to wear a low-cut dress with a neckline that extends several inches below your navel. You can still stun with simple yet striking styles that pair well with captivating colors for your eyes and nails. The latest lid and lacquer shades range from muted to metallic and polished to playful.

The leprechauns have landed, so join the green dream team. It's your turn to become a glam slam hit in the following silhouettes, shadows and lacquer shades. Happy St. Patrick's Day!

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Katy Perry

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Evan Rachel Wood

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Leighton Meester

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Julianne Moore

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Rose McGowan

LACQUERS

SHINE (top to bottom, left to right): Color Club Metamorphosis, Feelin' Groovy, Object of Envy and Wild Cactus. BEAUTY: Glittery, glossy and glowy--gotta-have-it glam. BEACON: Vegan and no animal testing. Free of toluene, dibutyl phthalate and formaldehyde. 

SHINE (top to bottom, left to right): Dazzle Dry Nail Lacquer Oasis, Pixie Green with Envy, Dragonfly, Emerald and Pea Pod. BEAUTY: Shiny and shimmery--shamrock shade heaven! BEACON: Vegan, and contains no formaldehyde, toluene, dibutyl phthalate, camphor or nitrocellulose. 

SHINE: essence colour & go Deep Sea, Baby. BEAUTY: Create decadent digits with this dark and daring hue. BEACON: No animal testing. Free of toluene, dibutyl phthalate and formaldehyde. 

SHINE (top to bottom, left to right): Karma Organic Dandelion Bouquet, Central Park West, Pistachio Ice Cream, Femme Fatale, Sunday Night at the Palm and Green Velvet. BEAUTY: Creamy, classic and colorful--crazy cool! BEACON: No animal testing. Free of toluene, formaldehyde and dibutyl phthalate. 

SHINE: Sally Hansen Triple Shine Kelp Out and Sugar Shimmer Mint Tint. BEAUTY: Bright and light--such a sight! BEACON: Contains no dibutyl phthalate, toluene or formaldehyde.

 SHINE (top to bottom, left to right): Zoya Nail Polish Gemma, Ivanka, Dillon (from the latest Awaken collection), Irene, Josie and Envy. BEAUTY: Muted, metallic, mossy and minty mani must-haves. BEACON: Vegan and no animal testing. Free of toluene, camphor, formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin and dibutyl phthalate.

LIDS

SHINE: essence stays no matter what eyepencil & shadow (green garden). BEAUTY: This two-in-one tool helps create gorge green looks. BEACON: No animal testing.

SHINE (top to bottom): Milani Powder Eyeshadow (Just Perfect), Shadow Eyez (Green Safari) and Glitter Easyliner for Eyes (Emerald Stone). BEAUTY: Highly pigmented hues for high style. BEACON: Cruelty free.

SHINE: NYC New York Color Sparkle Eye Dust (Aquamarine Sparkle) and Waterproof Eyeliner Pencil (Teal). BEAUTY: Add life and luster to your lids with this dynamic duo. BEACON: No animal testing.

SHINE (clockwise): Sormé Treatment Cosmetics Mineral Botanicals Eye Color (Suspence), Smearproof Eyeliner (Black Jade) and Long Lasting Eye Shadow Wet/Dry (Safari). BEAUTY: Create soft, smudged and smoky looks with this mesmer-eyes-zing trio. BEACON: No animal testing.


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Oh, snap--the leprechauns have landed!

St. Patrick's Day Eyes & Nails

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Leaping leprechauns! This Saturday marks the celebration of St. Patrick's Day. While it's an official holiday in Ireland, many Americans mark the occasion by wearing green--or drinking an emerald-colored beverage.


Lucky for beautynistas, Irish eyes are smiling. Green shadows, mascaras and lacquers pop well with spring colors. You can also create looks that transition from day to evening with extreme ease.  


To help you get your green on this weekend, we've paired our favorite lacquers and eye makeup. May the luck of the Irish be with you!   

IRISH-SISTIBLE

SHINE: Essence Colour & Shine Eyeshadow (Joyride to Jupiter). BEAUTY: Pearl pigmentation highlights olive-toned marbling. BEACON: No animal testing.

SHINE: Zoya Nail Polish Shawn. BEAUTY: Warm, mossy yellow-toned medium green cream with olive undertones. BEACON: No animal testing. Also contains no toluene, camphor, formaldehyde or dibutyl phthalate.

SHAMROCKIN'

SHINE: Make-up designory Eye Color (Pacific). BEAUTY: Deep blue-green with subtle gold illuminating pigments. BEACON: Supports NextAid and Red Rhino Orphange Project.

SHINE: Zoya Nail Polish Holly. BEAUTY: Holly green with subtle yellow tones in a metallic finish. BEACON: No animal testing. Also contains no toluene, camphor, formaldehyde or dibutyl phthalate.

POT O' GOLD GLAM

SHINE: Milani Marbleized Baked Eyeshadow (Green Fortune). BEAUTY: A golden green powder that features a multiple infusion of colors baked on Italian terracotta tiles. BEACON: Cruelty free.  

SHINE: Zoya Nail Polish Tangy. BEAUTY: A bright apple green shimmer with peachy-orange duochrome. BEACON: No animal testing. Also contains no toluene, camphor, formaldehyde or dibutyl phthalate.

CLOVER COUTURE

SHINE: Sormé Treatment Cosmetics Bio Natural Eye Shadow (Suspense). BEAUTY: Contains pomegranate and green tea extracts to help keep eyes looking youthful. BEACON: No animal testing. Supports the Noreen Fraser Foundation and Look Good...Feel Better.

SHINE: Zoya Nail Polish Midori. BEAUTY: Medium apple green with yellow undertones and strong gold shimmer. BEACON: No animal testing. Also contains no toluene, camphor, formaldehyde or dibutyl phthalate.

GREEN PARTY

SHINE: Sue Devitt Lash Intensifier Treatment & Lengthening Mascara (Golden Triangle). BEAUTY: Dual-ended wand defines eyes with two-in-one Lengthening Mascara (shimmering forest green) and Lash Intensifier Treatment. BEACON: No animal testing. Supports CRISP (Coral Reefs in the South Pacific), African Foundation and Blue Planet Network.

SHINE: Zoya Nail Polish Suvi. BEAUTY: Deep emerald shimmer. BEACON: No animal testing. Also contains no toluene, camphor, formaldehyde or dibutyl phthalate.