Make-up Trend: Magenta Lips

In the pages of the latest issue of Filmfare, Shraddha Kapoor made a fittingly bold statement with magenta pink lipstick. Skintone is key when selecting a punchy shade—what may look clownish on someone can be just right on someone else. Always try lipstick on your lips—not the back of your hand—and remember to account for the natural pigment of your mouth, which can shift a lipstick formula a few shades in either direction.

Rec: NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Damned

Smoky, Purple Eye Shadow

A smoky eye doesn't always have to be black and gray. Take Shraddha's version on the cover of Adorn Magazine. A dash of black shadow pulled across the lid and upwards at the corner is innocent with just a touch of vamp. An allover wash of bluish-purple finishes the dark but striking look. FInish the look off with highlighting your inner corners and brow bone with a pearly white shadow.

Rec: Tarina Tarantino Floriculture Palette

Lakmé Fantasy Collection by Gauri & Nainika Face Charts

Look 1: Sugarplum Fairy

Face

Begin by blending a suitable shade from Lakmé’s range of foundations. Next, apply the Peach Blush Cheek Artist to get that rosy blush.  Finally enjoy a rainbow like glow by smearing a bit of All Over Shimmer Gloss on the face. 

Eyes

Cover your entire upper eyelid and inner corner of your eyes with a generous doze of the Moonshine Fantasy Shimmer Liner. With a steady hand, apply a thin stroke of the Pink Crystal Fantasy Shimmer Liner over your lash line. Finally, get super defined lashes with any Lakmé mascara.

Lips

Start by giving your lips the satin smoothness of Enrich Satin Lip Color in 135.  Then add some sparkle to them with a dot of Fantasy Shimmer Liner in Moonshine.

Nails

Make a statement with a neat layer of True Wear Nail Color in 248. Top it up with a second coat, for a super intense finish.

Look 2: Snow Queen

Face

Begin by blending a suitable shade from Lakmé’s range of foundations. Next, apply the Kiss of a Rose Cheek Artist to get that rosy blush.  Finally enjoy a rainbow like glow by smearing a bit of All Over Shimmer Gloss on the face. 

Eyes 

Start by using the Pixie Dust Fairy Dust Eye shadow as a base over your entire eyelid. Add magic to beauty by applying the Indigo Star Fantasy Shimmer Liner over your upper lash line. With Moonbeam Shadow Artist Shimmer Stick, highlight your eyes by drawing across your upper lid. Take your pick from any Lakmé mascara, to get thick eye lashes.

Lips

Apply satin on your lips with Enrich Satin Lip Color in 131. Next, dab on a small dot of the Moonshine Fantasy Shimmer Liner, to add a silver shine to your lips.

Nails

Flaunt perfect nails with a coat of True Wear Nail Color in 250. Layer a second coat to get a glossy finish.

Look 3: Goddess of Gold

Face

Begin by blending a suitable shade from Lakmé’s range of foundations. Next, dab on some Gold Dust Shimmer Bronzer all across your face for a glamorous glow that’s straight out of a fairytale.

Eyes

Add depth to your eyes by using the brown shade from Botanica Eye Color Quartet as a base. Bring on the golden look with Bronze Melt Fantasy Shimmer Liner and add Solar Dust Fairy Dust Eye Shadow on top. Finish by applying a thick line of Midnight Moon Fantasy Shimmer Liner on your top and bottom lids.

Lips

Get an intense gold lip with the smooth finish of Enrich Satin Lip Color in 132.

Nails

Score a perfect ten with intense shimmery nail color. Start with a neat layer of True Wear Nail Color in 252. Then add a second layer to get a fresh shiny look.

Look 4: Cloud Princess

Face

Begin by blending a suitable shade from Lakmé’s range of foundations. Next, dab on some Gold Dust Shimmer Bronzer on your cheeks for a glamorous glow that’s straight out of a fairytale.

Eyes

Start off with a clean line of Glimmer Blue Fantasy Shimmer Liner on your upper lash line from the inner corner of the eye to the outer corner. Get a double liner effect by applying the Indigo Star Fantasy Shimmer Liner, this time under the lower lash line from the inner corner of the eye to the outer corner. 

Lips

Apply Enrich Satin Lip Color in 136 for a hint of pink to finish off the look.

Nails
To tie in with the look s

tart with a neat layer of True Wear Nail Color in 247. Then add a second layer to get a fresh shiny look.

Look 5: Blue Bird

Face

Begin by blending a suitable shade from Lakmé’s range of foundations. Next, apply the Peach Blush Cheek Artist to get that rosy blush.  Finally enjoy a rainbow like glow by smearing a bit of All Over Shimmer Gloss on the face. 

Eyes

Apply a single stroke of Glimmer Blue Fantasy Shimmer Liner over your lash line. Start from the inner corner of the eye and extend outwards. Next blend the Moonbeam Shadow Artist Shimmer Stick towards the inner corner of the eyes to create a highlight. Create a duo-liner look, by carefully applying a second stroke above it with the Ingido Star Fantasy Shimmer Liner.

Lips

Smile pretty with the smooth touch of the Enrich Satin Lip Color in 133. Deepen the color with a second coat.  

Nails

Make your nails happy with a thin coat of True Wear Nail Color in 251. Intensify the color by applying a second coat.

Look 6: Wandering Butterfly

Face

Begin by blending a suitable shade from Lakmé’s range of foundations. Next, apply the Kiss of a Rose Cheek Artist to get that rosy blush. 

Eyes

Cover your upper eyelid with the green shade from Botanica Eye Color Quartet. Line the upper lid with Midnight Moon Fantasy Shimmer Liner. Intensify the color and highlight your eyes with Moonbeam Shadow Artist Shimmer Stick. Brush lashes with any Lakmé mascara to show off volume and definition.

Lips

Get color rich lips with the smoothness of Enrich Satin Lip Color in 136. Pump up the color with a second coat.

Nails

Flash those nails with a shimmering layer of True Wear Nail Color in 249. Apply another coat for a super intense finish.

Lakme India's Fantasy Collection Unveiled

Clint Fernandes & Cory Walia demonstrated the new collection, 'Fantasy' on the Lakme ladies: Shraddha Kapoor, Lisa Haydon, Vipasha Agarwal and Amrit Maghera.

Make-up Trend: A Simple Cat-Eye

Shraddha Kapoor shows us on the latest issue of Elle India, cat-eye makeup doesn't have to be a complicated endeavor. A single upwards strike of black eyeliner can have huge impact—just be sure the curve of the liner falls just below the tail of your eyebrow. Set the liner with a dusting of translucent powder to help it stay put. Finish off with a coral lipstain!

Rec: Sephora Eye Studio: Cat Eye Kit

Vogue India: Shraddha Kapoor's Beauty Secrets

• DAILY BEAUTY ESSENTIALS: Lots of water, kajal, face wash, moisturizer.
• THREE THINGS YOU DON’T LEAVE HOME WITHOUT: Wallet, cell phone, keys.
• IN YOUR HANDBAG: Cell phone, wallet, lip balm, hand sanitizer, facial tissues.
• MAKE-UP MUST HAVES: Water proof kajal, mascara, concealer, tinted lip balm.
• EVERYDAY BEAUTY RITUAL: Make sure I have a lot of water, stay optimistic and enjoy every moment, dull moments reflect on the face instantly. Everyday I wash my face on average twice and moisturize it as per the weather conditions. I have very moody skin.
• MOST CHERISHED BEAUTY TIP: Its very difficult to just leave your face alone but I think thats the best thing you can do. Constantly make it go through face masks, scrubs etc. can irritate it more than help it.
• MOST VALUABLE MAKE-UP TRICK: Concealing.
• TRANSFORM A DAY LOOK INTO AN EVENING LOOK: Add drama to the eyes. It always works.
• SKIN CARE RITUAL Cetaphil facewash, Thalgo moisturizing cream.
• HAIR CARE ROUTINE Any good reputed shampoo for oily hair, The Body Shop makes good shampoos as does L'Oreal. L'Oreal hair serum to minimize frizz. A good traditional head oil from Khadi.

Sneak Peek into Lakmé's Gypsy Collection

Lakmé make-up artist, Clint Fernandes doing a demo on Lisa Haydon

LAKMÉ UNVEILS THE GYPSY COLLECTION 

Mumbai, 20 September, 2010: Every season, Lakmé forecasts and sets the beauty and fashion trends in India in the form of a color collection. It all starts with the global trend immersion by the Lakmé team. The selected trends are translated for different types of faces and skin, and sees culmination in a collection that is co-created with the Lakmé Make up Artists and the Lakmé Grand Finale designer. The Lakmé product collection reflects the expertise of the make up artists and the creativity of the designer.   This season, Lakmé is launching the “Gypsy Collection” along with Lakmé Grand Finale designer Malini Ramani. Malini has captured the nomadic influences from around the world to create an inspired collection, perfectly suited for the Indian woman.

N. Rajaram, Vice President, Lakmé says “Lakmé through the years has constantly evolved to keep pace with the effervescent, ever changing Indian woman and present to her an exciting and everlasting beauty experience, through its exclusive range of products. This season, Lakmé will introduce the Gypsy Collection. The global fashion and beauty trends have been analyzed by our team and, Lakmé Make-up Experts Cory and Clint have ensured that the Gypsy Collection, like all our creations, is fashioned for the modern Indian woman whilst retaining these trends. The collection will be showcased by designer Malini Ramani at the Lakmé Grand Finale.”

Shraddha Kapoor, Indrani Dasgupta, Lisa Haydon

Lakmé Grand Finale Designer Malini Ramani said “The Lakmé Gypsy collection is dedicated to the Gypsy within us all. I’ve been involved in the creation of the collection from the initial stages. It’s been a great experience working with the Lakmé team and Cory and Clint.” Clint Fernandes, Lakmé Make-up Expert shares his experiences while developing the collection, “I researched a lot of ethnic communities in detail from around the world and picked out elements that are typical to them yet could be tailored to the contemporary scenario.”   In Cory Wallia’s opinion, the Gypsy collection, like all other Lakmé collections, encapsulates a brand philosophy of delivering world class products customized for the Indian woman.   The palette is in sync with the festive and celebratory mood of the winter season.  The products in the range have are earthy yet vibrant colors and a satin texture.

Make-up Trend: Sheer Coral Lips

On the latest issue of Graphiti Magazine, newbie Shraddha Kapoor showed off some natural skin and a pop of coral lips. Coral lips can be a bit overbearing when applied the wrong way, to get it to look right and perfectly spring-like, trace the inside of your lip line with a pencil one shade lighter than your natural lip color. Blend all over your lips with your finger. Top the lip pencil with a moisturizing, sheer coral lipstick.

Rec: M.A.C Naked Liner Lip Pencil and M.A.C Fresh Salmon Lipstick

Make-up Trend: Lower Lid Cat Eye

Shraddha Kapoor rocked cat eyes on the cover of Elle India this month. But, here's the twist, she rocks a lower lid cat eye, by winging the bottom lid's liner instead of the top lid's. To get the look, sweep a neutral brown from lashline to crease for soft definition.  Line the lower inner rim with eyeliner and and then apply 3-4 coats of mascara and you're all set.

Rec: M.A.C Blacktrack Fluidline