Lindsay Ebbin
Vice President and Global Creative Director
Green is representative of money, prosperity, precious gems, luxury, health, renewal, rejuvenation, nature and growth. How fitting that Pantone has selected this lively sophisticated colour Emerald Green the colour of the year for 2013.
In fashion, Emerald Green was seen in the hottest fashion shows, makeup trends and interior design elements around the world and even featured in a new movie version of OZ which is reminiscent of green.
Makeup and nail trends with this luxury colour have appealed to ma�ur. You can colour block over the entire lower lid and accent it with white or gold on your brow bone or blend into the solid green shade to modify its tonality, or divide it into two sections.
5-Step Guide to the Vibe Beauty Green Eyeshadow look
Step 1 - Use a cream or pearlised gold Highlighter Shade below the brows on the brow bone.
Step 2 - Apply your mid-tone shade which can be a light gold or cream shade. Starting from the outside corner of the crease which is the area between your brow bone and lower lid, bring the colour toward the inside corner of your eye, making sure to bring it up and in, not elongating it out. Be sure to apply a few extra layers of colour to the inside corner to visually push the eyes closer together. Now apply your mid-tone along your lower lash line, starting from the outside corner and brushing across toward the inside corner. This creates definition to your eyes.
Step 3 - Lastly apply the contour shade: start by placing the colour on the outer corner, brush it across the upper lash line and up into the crease of your eye in a reverse C motion. Also sweep it underneath the lower lash line, being careful to softly extend the colour beyond the outer edge of the eye creating a soft smoke effect with the eyeshadow.
Step 4 - Use a cream blush in a soft pink or coral shade, starting from the hairline and swooping below and on the cheek bone gently work it to the middle of the face. This creates a contour effect to slim the face.
Step 5 - Finish with a hot, on trend coral orange lip or orange red lipstick or chubby lip pencil to pack a punch to complete the makeup look.
The effects of the utilising the green shade against a brown eye tone will enhance and lift the colour of the eye. If you have a lighter eyeshade or wear coloured contacts, this shade compliments any eye colour-it's a magical shade.