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If you’re partying on St. Patrick’s Day, it’s a perfect excuse to punch up your eye makeup look by layering on some sexy shades of green.

To make sure you look more like a lady than a leprechaun, try these highly wearable eye makeup looks for your St Patrick’s Day — or any day — celebrations.

For a subtle, pretty look, try one of Bare Escentuals’ green glimmers. Great for those wary of green shadow (or any eyeshadow, for that matter), the best thing about these glimmers is that they are so subtle that you can wear them alone for a soft wash of color or layer them with other colors to create more depth.

The bareMinerals glimmers include five shades of green: Envy (a pale lime), Purrfect (a golden green), Pussy Cat (a khaki green), Socialite (the color of money, of course ;), and Soiree (a lighter golden green).

If you’re looking for a more dramatic look, up the “wow” factor by layering on Becca Jewel Dust in Feeorin ($22, Amazon) over a smokey black or smokey brown eye. This richly pigmented emerald powder lends a sultry, shimmering, exotic look to any neutral shadow.

To turn up the volume even more, trade in the Jewel Dust for Urban Decay’s Heavy Metal Glitter Eye Gel in Roadie ($18, Beauty.com). The green-gold flecks of glitter in this long-wearing eye gel will ensure that one wink of an eye will dazzle all your admirers.

For extra sparkle and definition, line your eyes with Urban Decay Heavy Metal Glitter Liner in Mullet ($18, Sephora). I assure you that the shade is much sexier than it’s name.

Whether you go for the fresh, subtle eye makeup look or for the full-out, green rocker goddess look, feel beautiful and party safe…and have a very Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Last Updated: March 16, 2008.