Make-up Trend: Lavender Lips

On the latest issue of Harper's Bazaar Katrina Kaif complemented her Dior dress with shiny lavender lip gloss. Makeup artist Mickey Contractor used a full coverage lipstick, but topped it with shimmery lavender lip gloss. "I highlighted the lips with the gloss without overdoing it," he said. "They emphasized the colors in her eye makeup."

Rec: Bare Escentuals bareMinerals 100% Natural Lipcolor in Ripe Fig; M.A.C Docile Tinted Lipglass

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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.

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Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's New L'oreal Advertisement

This looks like an ad for a new moisturizer. I think she looks gorgeous, I absolutely love the clean and simple look she's sporting. Your thoughts?

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Hair Trend: Bumped-Up Hair

In a still from her new movie Robot, Aishwarya Rai-Bachchan swept her hair back for a clean and futuristic look. If you're thinking about getting bangs but are afraid they limit you, get inspired by Ash's style. Gently teasing the roots before brushing them back creates a precise and elegant effect. Hold that style all day with some hairspray, and you're ready to go!

Rec: L'oreal Elnett Strong Hold Satin Hairspray 

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Lakme Gypsy Collection by Malini Ramani Face Charts

Look 1: Bohemian Butterfly

Face

To get this colorful, bohemian look start with a flawless, glowing base. Blend a suitable shade from Lakme’s range of foundations created specially for Indian skin tones. Highlight your eyes with the Earth Rose Blush Trio in Rose Sweeping towards your cheekbones. This will form a warm sheen of color for the flower lace pattern. To create the delicate lace highlight, start by adding some water to the magenta shade from the Silk Route Quartet. Using an applicator or a brush, draw dainty flowers high up on your cheekbone. Use a darker shade of the blush in the hollow of your cheekbone to highlight the contours.Finally use the nude beige or peach shades to add a subtle shine on your forehead, nose and chin. 

Eyes

Simple does it. Define you eyes with a stroke of Black Satin Kajal on the upper and lower eyelids. Finish your look with oodles of Lash Artist Mascara.  

Lips
Go natural. Apply a rich coat of Enrich Satin Lip Color in 663 for satin-kissed look. Finish with the dazzling shine of Sheer Satin Gloss in 61.

Nails
This season make a statement with vivid, shimmering nail color. Coat your nails with a neat layer of True Wear Nail Color in 044. Top it up with another coat for a super intense finish to die for.

Look 2: Beyond Boundaries

Face

To get this colorful, bohemian look start with a flawless, glowing base. Blend  a suitable shade from Lakmé’s range of foundation created specially for Indian skin tones. Apply a transparent sheen of healthy color to your cheeks using the Earth Rose Blush Trio in Peach.  

Eyes

Go graphic this season. Create interesting shapes using the Tanjore Rush Quartet in Purple. Imagine a tilted ‘V’ shape with the lines meeting at the inner corner of your eyes.Keeping this shape, apply color with the applicator or a brush on your upper eyelid from the lash line right up to the eyebrows. Fill in the shape with an even coat of color. Keep the lines sharp and clean for a dramatic look. Follow up with Black Satin Kajal on the upper and lower lid finishing in a winged tip on both. Super define lashes with Lash Artist Mascara.

Lips

Velveteen, full-bodied lips for the free spirit. Wear the satin smoothness of Enrich Satin Lip Color in 663. To pump up the color, apply a second coat.

Nails

This season make a statement with vivid, shimmering nail color. Coat your nails with a neat layer of True Wear Nail Color in 244. Top it up with another coat for a super intense finish to die for.

Look 3: Adventurista

Face

To get this colorful, bohemian look start with a flawless, glowing base. Blend a suitable shade from Lakmé’s range of foundations created specially for Indian skin tones. Apply a transparent sheen of healthy color to your cheeks using the Earth Rose Blush Trio in Rose.

Eyes

Using the Tanjore Rush Quartet in Purple, generously cover your entire upper eyelid with a block of vibrant color. Even it out with the applicator brush or your fingertips. Add a touch purple on your lower eyelids too. Add a dot of shimmer of rich gold from the Tanjore Rush Quartet on the inner corners of your eyes. Finish your look with oodles of Lash Artist Mascara.  

Lips

Go natural. Apply a rich coat of Enrich Satin Lip Color in 530 for a satin- kissed look. Add a wash of gold to your lips with the Tanjore Rush Eye Quartet in Gold.

Nails

This season make a statement with vivid, shimmering nail color. Coat your nails with a neat layer of True Wear Nail Color in 044. Top it up with another coat for a super intense finish to die for.

Look 4: Treasure Collector

Face

To get this colorful, bohemian look start with a flawless, glowing base. Blend a suitable shade from Lakmé’s range of foundations created specially for Indian skin tones. Sculpt your cheeks with the Earth Rose Blush Trio. Use the lighter shade of Rose to highlight the apples of your cheek. Then use the Peach shade in the hollow of your cheekbone to create contours.

Eyes

Wear bold swipes of color on your eyes. Use a thin brush or applicator to draw with your eye shadow, just like you would apply eye liner. Start with the magenta shade from the Silk Route Quartet.  Apply a stroke of rich color following the shape of your eyes. Follow it up with a parallel stroke in the gold shade from the Tanjore Rush Quartet. Finish with a stroke of the henna gold shade from the Tanjore Rush Quartet. Keep the lines sharp and do not blend. Sweep your lashes with a coat of velvet black. Apply Lash Artist Mascara in layers.

Lips

Velveteen, full-bodied lips for the freespirit. Wear the satin smoothness of Enrich Satin Lip Color in 129. Finish with another coat to pump up the color.

Nails

This season make a statement with vivid, shimmering nail color. Coat your nails with a neat layer of True Wear Nail Color in shade 044. Top it up with another coat for a super intense finish to die for.

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Lakme Gypsy Collection by Malini Ramani

"The Lakme Winter 2010 collection is inspired by the urban gypsy. The free spirit who follows the meandering routes her heart fancies. The collection features a range of colors with earth undertones in rich, velvety textures. From chili red and mango gold to henna green and deep magenta. Eyes are finished with bold, graphic blocks of color. Lips are coated in a silky veil of terracotta  or lava red. Topped with shimmering glosses in shades of crushed rose and coral."

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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.

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Vogue India decodes LFW's Beauty Trends: Day 1

There were collections and there was the presentation. Beauty took centre stage at the Lakme Fashion Week on day one with bold colors, nude lips and Amy Winehouse-inspired updos. A look at our favorite shows that rocked the beauty boat.

Krishna Mehta

Buffed up in nudes, Krishna Mehta’s show was subtle elegance and grace. The makeup was all about chiseled bones, immaculate eyes with a hint of blue and green and an Amy Winehouse-inspired beehive updo. The idea was to enhance the face without going overboard with colors.

Pragya and Megha for Gen Next

If there was an award for innovative hair pieces, it would definitely have gone to the newest mother-daughter designer duo, Pragya and Megha Samor. The hair was wrapped up in a tight bun and the straw hair pieces in neon colors added more than just glamour to the whole outfit. Add an orange lip and its fun all the way.

Frome by Soumitra

It was Bengali elegance and simplicity at Soumitra Mondal with laid back waves and a middle parting. The makeup was flawless, the eyes super sharp and winged while the cheekbones dabbed on a bit more bronzer.

Manish Arora

Think Katy Perry on acid, Manish Arora’s shine and sparkle at the Lakme fashion Week was aspirational beauty at its best. Dramatic eyes, sparkly lips and multi-colored lashes – the psychedelic look can be incorporated into your day if you could just stick to one element instead of going all out. Stick to the lips or the eyes, never do both.

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NYFW S/S 2011 Make-up Trends: Oscar de la Renta

"The clothes are so beautiful - classic Oscar," says make-up artist Gucci Westman. "We wanted the girls to be vibrant and happy and chose to highlight the face with rich green shades on the eye. The jewel-tones just pop and compliment the entire collection. It's a great way to lighten up the traditional smoky eye for spring."  The eye was actually called Venetian Blue and the Matte Eyeshadow was paired with the ColorStay 12 Hour Eyeshadow Quad in Silver Fox which hits stores in October.

Eyes
Revlon Grow Luscious Mascara in Blackest Black 
Revlon ColorStay Liquid Liner in Blackest Black
Revlon Luxurious Color Eyeliner in Black Velvet
Revlon Luxurious Color Perle Eyeshadow in Black Galaxy

Face
Revlon Cream Blush in Rosy Glow

Lips
Revlon ColorBurst Lipstick in Fashion's Night Pout

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Make-up Trend: Baby Doll Pink Blush

Make-up artists have always taught us that when it comes to blush, it's best to blend, blend, blend. In Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's latest movie Robot, (that explains the crazy headpiece) she shows us there's something alluring about strong pops of color on the center of your cheeks. Rather than sweeping blush upwards along your cheekbones and temples, swirl it heavily along the apples of your cheeks and below. And select a brighter tone than usual—the bold hue will be surprisingly more flattering than you think.

Rec: NARS Angelika Blush

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Hair Trend: Mini Braid

On the cover of the first issue of Adorn Magazine, Sonam Kapoor sported a mini braid with a messy bun. To get her look, take a one-inch section of hair from the hairline and start by French braiding it for about two inches; then let the braid hang loosely as you continue the braid to ear-level. Secure it to the head with a bobby pin and pull the rest of the hair back into a messy bun and using a tail-comb take out a few strands of hair in the front and curl them.

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Make-up Trend: Cool Coral Lips

Orangey lip colors may seem more suited for the runway than real life, but as Sonakshi Sinha showed us on the opening night of Lakme Winter Festive Season, the right color can work for nearly any occasion. If you're interested in experimenting with the shade, look for one with pink and rose undertones. The cool hues will take some of the edge off the yellowy pigments found in most corals, thereby flattering nearly any skintone.

Rec: NARS Outsider Lipstick

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NYFW S/S 2011 Make-up Trends: Carolina Herrera

The inspiration was traditional Korean Costume, floral prints or photographs of flowers which lead us to create a brick coloured eye.

FACE

Studio Finish Concealer – applied where needed.  

Prep + Prime Transparent Finishing Powder – to minimize shine in the T-zone.  

Pinch ‘O Peach Powder Blush – added to the apples of the cheeks, completely diffused out in a sunburst effect.

EYES  

Brick Lip Pencil – blended from the lashline to the crease of the eyelids, diffused out toward the outer corners of the eyes.  

Antiqued Eye Shadow – tapped on top of the diffused pencil to extend the shape of the eye in a horizontal direction.  

Diva Lipstick – added to the inner and outer crease of the eyelids for soft definition.  

Black Haute and Naughty Mascara – applied to heavily curled lashes.  

LIPS

Sugarrimmed Dazzleglass – applied with a 231 brush.  

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NYFW S/S 2011 Make-up Trends: Ohne Titel

The star of the beauty look was a strong coral lip, which stood out brilliantly against a nude face. "The look is about an effortless chic but sporty girl. She's very athletic, but still feminine," Westman told StyleList. The Revlon makeup artist fell so in love with the color, that she brought it back from a previous palette for a new Fire & Ice collection launch this November. Some models were given naturally nude lips so as not to overwhelm the runway with coral lips.

Get the Look:
All makeup by Revlon. Add a soft glow to face with Age Defying Spa Face Illuminator, and apply just a touch of Cream Blush in Berry Flirtatious to warm up the complexion. Brighten the eye area with shades from the Suede Rhapsody palette, and define arches with Brow Fantasy Pencil. Apply Super Lustrous Lipstick in Siren, which will be available with the Fire & Ice collection this November.

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NYFW S/S 2011 Make-up Trends: Prabal Gurung

“The collection is very rich and full on, all about the architecture of the clothes to the silhouette so the face is pure, soft but graphic — playing with textures in white.” — Tom Pecheux

FACE  

Select Moisture Cover Concealer – applied as needed.  

Mineralize Skinfinish Natural – lightly applied to even out the skin tone.

EYES  

MAC Pro Pure White Paintstick – blended on the eyelids as a base.  

Gesso Eye Shadow layered with Fascinating Eye Kohl – to create a “matte white lid”.

LIPS

MAC Pro Lip Erase in Dim – to make lips the same base color. 

Supremely Confident Sheen Supreme Lipstick – layered over lip erase to give a “true sensuality to the lips”.

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Make-up Trend: Berry Stained Lips

If you've always avoided red lipstick because it feels too severe, try a berry stained hue like Freida Pinto did at the TIFF Festival. She went for a hint of berry tint, giving a berry punch to match her gorgeous dress. It looks puckery and stays on pretty well. To make the look stay-put, apply balm once the stain sets in to bare lips.

Rec: Stila Pomegranate Crush Lip & Cheek Stain

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Make-up Trend: Simple Make-up

At the launch of Audi's car showroom, Bipasha Basu turned heads with incredibly simple—but downright perfect make-up to compliment that forest green Nandita Mahtani dress. The key to pulling off such a no-fuss look? Even your skintone by touching up shadowy areas around your mouth and nose with concealer, smooth and groom your brows, apply a sweep of eyeliner to your top lids and finish with a swipe of pinky nude lipstick. The result was understated and sweetly polished.

Rec: Laura Mercier Flawless Face Kit

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StyleSpeak: Runway Wedding Sutras [September '10]

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StyleSpeak: Bridal Color Palette [September '10]

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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

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StyleSpeak: Bridal Hair & Make-up Trends [September '10]

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