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May 01, 2012 Issue 218Words | Priyanka SachetiMINTY FRESHWhether you call it mint, aqua or cucumber, this pastel hue seems to be ‘the’ colour of the moment. Its fresh cooltones speak of spring, lightness and fun. Designers and high-street stores alike are coming out with sheer maxiskirts, pretty blouses and summer dresses in this colour. Accessories and make-up counters too are bursting withmint-coloured products.So, are you content to simply admire it or are you willing to actually try it out?If you are still hesitating, we spoke to Helen Ingram, Image Consultant, Colour Me Beautiful, who offered us tipsas to how to incorporate mint into our wardrobes… and we also got make-up expert of MAKE UP FOR EVER toprovide make-up tips about using mint-hues on our faces.MINT-WEARMint is not alwaysthe easiest colourto pull off, so just becareful what you pairit with. “Bring in yourmedium greys, yourdenims and yourwhites to mix withit,” advises Helen.She also offers tipsabout which fabriclends itself to mint:“Chiffon, gauzy knitsand the lightest oflinen are the popularfabrics. Make surethat these materialsare right for youand your bonestructure.”If you have light hair, light eyes, and pale skin, mint willcomplement you well – however, make sure you wearmake-up and accessories which will blend into your outfit.If you have auburn or golden tones to your hair, you canmake mint work for you by wearing it with slightly strongersorbet and pastel shades.Those of you with ‘cool’ colouring, as in those who areash-blondes and silver haired, you will look great in acool-toned mint, paired with medium and light grey for anelegant and summery look.34