Make-up Trend: A Gold Look

Lara Dutta got into her 'Apsara' character mode flawlessly, on the latest issue of Hi Blitz. To get her golden-bronzy look, brush a peachy-gold eye shadow all over your lids, stopping at the creases, and diffuse the color toward the outer edges. Starting at the creases, blend a bronzy eye shadow up to your crease. Apply a black eye liner along your upper lash line and wing it at the ends. Swipe black mascara over your upper and lower lashes. Using a blush brush, apply a golden highlighter on your cheeks, nose, forehead. Apply a nude lipstick with golden undertones to your lips.

Rec: Too Faced Natural Eye Neutral Eye Shadow Collection in Nude Beach and Cocoa Puff; Fresh Marbella Gold Bronzing Face Luster; Illamasqua Trash Lipstick

Make-up Trend: Innocent, Doe Eyes

The new ambassadress for PETA India was none other than Lara Dutta who looked fresh and absolutely beautiful, considering she was draped in lettuce leaves and mushrooms! To get her neutral look, fill in your eyebrows with a pencil the shade of your natural brow color. The idea is to make them look a bit thicker, but still natural. Blend a nude, an eyeshadow that's the color of your lids over your lids, stopping at the creases. Apply a bronzy shadow in your creases and blend the two shadows really well, to get a well sculpted shape. Rim your upper lids with liquid black eye liner smudging the color into your lashes. Apply a strip of natural false lashes or just apply 3-4 coats of mascara. Line your inner rims with white eye liner and finish off with some black eye kohl on the lower lids.

Rec: Benefit Big Beautiful Eyes

Make-up Trend: Plum Eyes, Lips and Nails

Looking plum-licious on this month's issue of Verve India, was none other than Lara Dutta. To recreate her all plum look, apply a plum-brown eye shadow from your upper lash lines to just above the crease (it really makes dark brown eyes pop!). Apply black eyeliner along your upper lashes and inner rims, and smudge a slate gray eye shadow onto your lower lashes. Apply two to three coats of mascara to your lashes. For the cheeks, dab a peach cream blush on the apples of your cheeks, and blend toward your temples. Before the lipstick apply a moisturizing balm to keep the lip color from bleeding. Then, beginning from the center, use a lip brush to apply a matte, deep plum lipstick. For the nails, apply a few coats of a deep plum nail polish to get a high-gloss and glam effect.

Rec: Eyes: M.A.C Blackberry Eye Shadow, M.A.C Typographic Eye Shadow. Lips: M.A.C Diva Lipstick. Nails: M.A.C Vintage Vamp Nail Lacquer

Lara Dutta's Beauty Favorites from Vogue India

 

Vanity Bag Essentials

Lara says, "I can't live without my body moisturizer. I love Fresh Sugar Acai Age-Delay Body Cream." My other must-haves include Sisley Face Cream, Kiehl's Lip Balm and Maybelline Colossal Volum' Express Mascara. During the day, I wear a lot of mascara, lip gloss, and Julie Hewett Cheekie Cheek & Lip Shine. At night, I go heavier on the eyes."

Hair Essentials

Since I do a lot with my hair, I often go for protein treatments and head massages to keep it healthy. 

Get Glamorous Tip

Even if you're tired and not feeling too great, nothing perks you up better than getting your hair done.

In-flight Ritual

I don't drink alcohol, tea or coffee. I drink a lot of water and use deep hydrating creams or even light creams which provide longer hours of hydration. I always get my hair done before taking a flight to avoid bed-head hair.

Beauty Black Book
Trainer: Zareen Watson and Deanne Pandey
Hair: Ciarabelle Saldhana
Mani-pedi: Kavi's Nail Care


Beauty Icon
Cate Blanchett

Biggest Beauty Fear
Having a massive skin breakout before a shoot.

Heaven Scent
Thierry Mugler Angel is my all time favorite fragrance. During the night, I use Tom Ford Black Orchid.

IIFA 2010 Make-up Trends

Kareena Kapoor: neutral smoky eyes

Lara Dutta: metallic smoky eyes

Neha Dhupia: neutral smoky eyes with nude lips

Bipasha Basu: winged cat eyes with bright pink lips


Sophie: Dramatic winged smoky eyes with a nude pink mouth


Diya Mirza: Neutral eyes to enhance her gorgeous eyes with a peachy pout


Kangna Ranaut: nude smoky eyes with baby pink lips

According to M.A.C Senior Artist Vimi Joshi, for this year's IIFA Awards "think bright vibrant Colors...glitter and crystals... In pure Bollywood style." 

Make-up Trend: Nude Eyes

Looking effortlessly sexy and sultry is none other than the gorgeous Lara Dutta, who graces the cover of this month's Marie Claire India. To get her look, apply Apply a barely-there sand powder eye shadow over your eyelids, and blend it into your inner corners. Highlight inner corners with a silvery shadow and swipe a smoky brown eye shadow into your creases and blend outward. Brush top lashes with two coats of black mascara. Apply a peach cream blush and top it off with a bronzer. Prep lips with balm, then apply a flesh toned nude lipstick, and you're all set.

Rec: M.A.C Trip: 5 Neutral Eyes [colors used: Bisque, Mineralism, Bateau]

Make-up Trend: Healthy Skin

In a gorgeous and colorful kurti at a promotional event for her latest movie Housefull, Lara Dutta made a statement with flawless and nourished looking skin. To get your skin looking like her, start your make-up routine with an antioxidant rich moisturizer, neutral liquid foundation and a touch of loose powder.  After the powder sets the foundation, dusted bronzing powder on your cheeks, chin and forehead. A swipe of light coral blush applied finishes the look.


Rec: Philosophy Hope In A Jar

Make-up Trend: Slate Smoky Eyes

At the Housefull ICC 20-20 World Cup Media Meet, Lara Dutta accentuated her pale hued blouse with slate toned shadow. To get Lara's look, rim your inner lids with metallic gray liner, which is sexy and sparkly, but not heavy. Blend a silvery slate shadow on your lids, and blend a dark gray-black shadow on the outter corners. Add a swipe of black liner under the bottom lashes and blend a nude shadow along the brow bone. To make the eyes really shine, fill your brows a bit: A strong, sculpted brow provides a great frame for smoky eye makeup.

Rec: Too Faced Smoky Eye Palette (colors: Silver, Black Suede, Sugar Cookie)

Make-up Trend: Warm Metallic Eyes

Lara Dutta lighted up Vogue India's March cover with metallic eye shadows, creamy peachy cheeks and baby pink lips. To her look, blend gold and copper powder eye shadows and brush them over your eyelids, extending to just above the creases but not all the way up to the brow bones. Apply a bronzy brown in your crease all the way and really blend them well with the gold and copper on your lids. Add the copper eye shadow in your lower lash line and finish off with some white eyeliner in your waterline and three to four coats of mascara. Use two fingers to dab a peach cream blush on the apples of your cheeks, and blend. Apply an opaque baby pink lipstick to pull the look together.


Rec: M.A.C Crushed Metal Pigment: Stacked 2!

Make-up Trend: Bronzy, Luminous Skin

On the latest issue of Harper's Bazaar India, Lara Dutta shows us that you don't have to look like a porcelain doll to have glowy, reflective skin. Smooth a few drops of liquid foundation over your entire face in a shade one touch darker than your natural skin tone, then top the look off with a slighty shimmery translucent powder. The effect has plenty of color and plenty of light.

Rec: Too Faced Magic Wand Illuminating Foundation

Make-up Trend: Dark, Vampy Lips

Dark, vampy lips are to winter like flipflops are to summer. Lara Dutta is anything but a vamp, but she sure rocks the 'vampy' lip. On his month of Elle India she proves that a creamy, burgundy hue can make a black and white cover look absolutely timeless. Be sure to pair your pucker with a berry blush, like Lara did, to keep the look fresh for the season.

Rec: M.A.C Underworld Lipstick

Verve's Bridal Beauty Handbook

A bride is expected to look her glowing best. Add to that seasonal and environmental woes and you have a recipe for potential stress. Here are the experts to give you the latest lowdown on different looks for winter, summer and monsoon. Be eternally gorgeous!

Brrr Beauty

“Winter light is softer and more diffused, which allows you to use deep jewel tones,” suggests Asif Rajan of Asif - The Salon. If you’re getting married during the cold season, think of a sensual palette that includes browns, gold, burgundies, deep greens and plums. “If you’re a day bride, stay away from shimmer and glitter. Instead, keep it subtle and soft. Leave the bling for after sunset,” advises Stafford Braganza, head make-up artist, Lancôme. Colors like topaz, quartz and jade enhance the beauty of the eyes, while shades like metallic browns and pinks look very bridal and festive on the lips. Complete the look with a bronze or sun-kissed blusher, says Sushma Khan, national trainer, skin, Lakmé Salon. “Use a bit of sheen on the lips to make them look voluptuous. Smokey eyes look beautiful. And you can use coffee and cinnamon shades to get a sultry effect. A winter bride can use black or dark brown mascara after using eyeliner,” Tashnu Khariwala, brand manager, Shiseido, says.

“You can tie up hair for the day while soft curls look great for the evening,” recommends Placid Braganza of Placid Salon. Dr Snehal Sriram, head medical services, Kaya Skin Clinic, advises you to drink 12 glasses of water every day even if you don’t feel thirsty. “In winter, cellular growth slows down so there is accumulation of dead skin cells. To recharge skin, take a gentle exfoliation like microdermabrasion or light peels. Follow it up with hydrating treatments – moisturising masks, deep moisturisers and see your skin looking soft, supple and fresh,” she adds.

Rainy Days

“Keeping in mind the rain, sea blue tones look lively. Colors close to nature like earthy hues and rose also work depending on your skin tone,” says Asif. Monsoon light is very dull. So use a waterproof foundation with a light dusting of strong vibrant powder to add a healthy burst of colour. The humidity will create a natural sheen to your skin, so stick with a matte application of foundation. “Soft matte lipsticks are preferable but you can also use a soft brown or pink shade with sheer gloss. Be careful as glosses can be washed off in this weather,” says Stafford. For eyes, go with lighter, more natural shades like aqua and green. Light colors like light brown, beige and pink are equally nice for the monsoon bride. Apply one or two coats of waterproof mascara. Instead of the regular eyebrow pencil, go for creamy waterproof filler. Keep up with your tweezing/threading.

“Hair will get fizzy and will be harder to maintain for more detailed styles. Use a good leave-in conditioner and hair serum through your length. Get your stylists to blow dry post a good spritzing of an anti-frizz setting lotion to help prolong the look and smooth finish of your hair,” says Asif.

During monsoon, skin gets wet more often than usual and can either become very dry and prone to acne or it can become oily and attract dirt and pollutants. “To reduce skin-related problems, clean your face twice a day with a suitable cleanser, preferably one with salicylic or lactic acid. Apply a suitable moisturiser twice a day and an alcohol-free tonic only on oily areas. Ensure you use a water resistant sunscreen at least 20 minutes before going out even on dull days,” advises Snehal.

Summer Stunner

“The summer bride is a delightful contrast to the winter bride; she’s marked by delicacy and sensuality,” observes Khan. Soft bronzes, pastels and tans are all excellent choices in creating a fresh summer look. Set your foundation with a translucent powder and apply an iridescent powder over cheekbones and temple to give a luminous glow to the face. With a large rounded brush, contour jawline and hollow of cheeks with a powder, then apply a rosy blush on the apples of the cheek, creating a natural glow. Experiment by trying colours like orange-red, orange-gold, copper and warm beiges, creams and caramels or cool fuchsias, magentas, blue-reds, shades of lilac and pinks that make lips look plush and full, suggests Stafford. Eye make-up during the day should also be light. In fact, you can leave out eyeliner and pencil and line your eyes with brown eye-shadow. Then apply mascara. This helps darken eyes without heavy eye make-up. “For night, make-up can be heavier, lining the lids with eyeliner or pencil. If using eyeliner, smudge the line with a sponge applicator. This gives a smokey effect and is better than that harsh black line. Use a frosted highlight (white or very pale colour) on the brow bone and shine on the eyelids,” Tashnu says.

For hair, try not to experiment with too much colour or excessive chemical treatments. Instead condition your hair generously. Stafford suggests trying the following styles - Bun On The Side style, a variation of the traditional Indian wedding hairstyle. Here, rather than placing the bun high on the head, it’s moved it to the side. Alternatively, try the Spanish Up Do that works best if you have long, thick hair. Hair is blow-dried to give more volume, then parted horizontally. The upper part of the hair is done up with elaborate curls while the other is left to flow down the back. This up do can be adorned with flowers, crystals, or even bows depending on your outfit.

Finally, drink lots of water to help you flush out toxins from your system. This will help avoid breakouts as well. Get a body scrub for your body because your body sheds skin cells at a phenomenal rate. “The excess build up of dead cells creates a dull film on your skin. Scrub off and glow,” urges Asif.

Perennial Prompts

• Undertake a skin, hair and nail care program at least six weeks before the wedding. Start going for regular facials and manicures.
  
  
• Ask your sister, friend or some other female relative to carry a powder compact, tissues, lipstick and a small bottle of water for you. This will help you do touch-ups and keep you hydrated, especially if your wedding is going to be a long affair.
  
  
• Avoid junk and processed foods. Put a limit on your caffeine consumption and stay away from foods that contain too much sugar or are high in calories.
  
  
• In the months preceding your wedding, it’s advisable to undertake light exercise on a regular basis. Apart from helping you keep in shape, it will improve blood circulation and bring a glow to your skin.
  
  
• Keep make-up as simple as possible as the focus is mostly on your outfit which for most brides is an elaborate affair.

IIFA 2009 Make-up Trends

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's Cat Eye Eyeliner and Eye Shadow

Sonam Kapoor's Neutral Eyeshadow

Raveena Tandon Thadani's Brown-Red Lipstick

Mughda Godse's Smoky Eyes and Rosy Cheeks

Kangna Ranaut's Peachy Cheeks and Lips

Bipasha Basu's Smoky Eyes, Peachy Cheeks and Coral Lips

Genelia D'Souza's Silver-Blue Eye Shadow and Pale Lavender Lips

Lara Dutta's Silver-Gray Smoky Eyes and Pale Pink Lips

Amrita Rao's Basic Smoky Eye and Bronzy Peach Cheeks

Hair Trends: Short Cuts

To pull off a summer-friendly cut like Lara Dutta, ask your hairstylist to cut long bangs, which you can easily style and sweep to one side for a sexy, feminine flair or pin back with a barrette on sweltering days.

Make-up Trend: Radiant, Glowy Skin

Give your skin an instant pick-me-up with the pearly M.A.C Strobe Liquid, like Lara Dutta, which down-plays fine lines and draws light to brighten the skin.

To avoid streaks, lightly pat the luminizing liquid atop moisturized skin using your fingertips. Strategically apply it to the areas where light hits: cheekbones, nose bridge, temples, browbones and forehead.

Rec: M.A.C Strobe Liquid

Make-up Trend: Champagne Hued Eyes

Celebrity makeup artist Subhash Vaggal gave Lara Dutta a "simple, clean and chic" face for her photoshoot. "I was inspired by her top, which is white with gold sequins running down the front, so I wanted her makeup to reflect that as well."

"I used a light shimmery champagne shade all over her lids to brighten the area and make her eyes the focus. Then I accented her crease with a warm peachy-pink color and applied thick black liquid liner to pull the eyes up and out," says Subhash, then he applied a shimmery bronze powder on her decolletage and shoulders, he then finished the look with a sheer peach gloss on the lips.

Rec: Revlon Illuminance Creme Eyeshadow in Skinlights

Make-up Trend: Smoky Gunmetal Eyes

Want the drama of smoky eyes minus the smoke? Take a hint from Lara Dutta, who magnified the sexiness of her stare with gunmetal gray. By adding depth to her crease, she made her eyes pop without heavy eye makeup.

Rim eyes with black kohl liner, which easily blends into gray eye shadow. Next, dust a silver hue over lids. Then, sweep a deeper gunmetal gray shadow into your crease using a back-and-forth windshield wiper motion.

Rec: Bobbi Brown eye shadow in Grey and Steel

Gorgeous Eyes and Brows with Cory Walia

Ace make up artist Cory Walia shares his right makeup tricks to gorgeous eyes and brows.

Eyes Wise

Bipasha Basu

• Almond shaped eyes:
  Use a black eyeliner on the upper eyelid and a kajal pencil to line the inside of the lower eyelid. This gives a beautiful definition to the eyes.
  Rec: M.A.C Eye Kohl in Smolder
  
  
  
  Lara Dutta
• Deep set & small eyes
  Always use a thin eyeliner on small or deep set eyes, under the lower lashes. Shimmery textures and light color eye shadows bring out deep set eyes. A white pencil subtly used inside the lower lid opens up the eyes. Dark colors and matte textures make eyes look bigger. Deep-set eyes can be underplayed by using a bit of a dark shade in the inner corner of the eye. For small eyes with thick lashes, apply loads of mascara. You can even glam up in the evening by using stick-on lash extensions. Liquid eyeliner gives a good finish but requires a steady hand.
  Recs: M.A.C Eye Kohl in Smolder and Fascinating; M.A.C Heatherette Trio 1
  

Shapely Brows

• Shape Ace:
  Arched eyebrows give attitude and sophistication to a face. The arch can be redefined with an eyebrow filler in brown or brownish black.
  Rec: M.A.C Brow Shader in Soft Charcoal/Maple
  
  
• Trim Edge:
  Sparse eyebrows can be filled with the same type of eyebrow filler in brown or brownish black.
  Rec: M.A.C Brow Finisher in Wheat
  
  
• Thick Trick:
  Dense eyebrows can be made to look shapelier with the help of plucking and threading. Or use a lighter shade of hair color to lift the color of thick eyebrows.

• Whether the eyebrows are thin, thick or full, they should always be impeccably shaped and stray-hair free
  
  
• If blessed with shapely eyebrows, then tend to them by constantly brushing with a bit of transparent mascara or gel.
  Rec: Dior Diorshow Brow in Shiny Brown

Make-up Trend: Shimmer Shadows

This shimmery copper look is a great alternative to a heavy smoky eye. It's more modern and looks fresher and lighter, especially with a tan.

Shimmer can get messy if the particles fall off your brush, wet your shadow brush to apply powdery shadow. Clean up any fallen particles with a Q-tip dipped in moisturizer.

Rec: M.A.C Shadow Pigment in Copper Sparkle

Make-up Trend: Gold Eye Shadow

Bollywood's glitziest accessories aren't found at Amrapali or Jaisalmer. Stars like Lara Dutta are foregoing the real stuff for 24-carat bling on their lids, cheeks, lips everywhere1

Metallic shadows look most natural in cream formulation. Go for brown liner when you're planning to wear gold shadow—they're part of the same color family and blend together more seamlessly.

Rec: Laura Mercier Metallic Creme Eye Colour in Gold