Makeup Trends Summer 2013

On the runway and the red carpet minimalist makeup continued to reign supreme, but in those avenues and on the street we saw the return of neon, the emergence of oxblood as the must-have shade for fall and, overall, an "anything goes" approach to beauty that embraced makeup as I know and love it -- as a form of self-expression.

 Looking forward to 2013, several trends have caught my eye as looks that are destined to be major in the new year. Cheers to a glamour-filled in summer 2013! The color gods of Pantone have spoken and Emerald is the color said to dominate fashion, home décor, art and beauty for the next 12 months.

 This cool bold hue can flatter any skin tone, but if you're color shy I have two surefire tricks for testing emerald and any bright hue. First off, try experimenting with emerald eyeliner. You'll get a shot of color without making that commitment to full-on shadow. Apply it along the upper lashes, and make the liner thicker toward the outer corner for a party-perfect look, or try it on the lower lash line for a subtle but striking approach.