Thursday, June 17, 2010

Hair Trend: Classic French Twist

To get Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's hair at Raavan's London Premiere, her hairstylist took inspiration from icons of the 50's-60's when he created this utterly sophisticated style. Use a styling cream to smooth the hair and prevent frizz before parting it on the side. Then he teased the hair all over and rolled it into a French twist, securing it with bobby pins.

Rec: L'Oreal Studio Overworked Hair Putty Styling Paste Texture Plus Control

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

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.

Monday, June 14, 2010

Lakme Night Fever By Suneet Verma Signature Looks

Earlier last month, I introduced Lakme Night Fever Collection which was first showcased during Lakme Fashion Week in April. Lakme recently released the signature looks' for the collection.

Look 1: Moonlight Salsa
Face: Wear the hottest complexion this season. Lakme has developed a range of foundations in shades matched perfectly for you. Select your shade and blend it into your skin for the most amazing finish you would ever desire.
Eyes: Generously cover your entire upper eyelid with Eye Magic in Gold. Blend in with the applicator brush or your fingertips. Run a thin stroke of Black Impact Eyeliner along the upper eyelash line from the inner corner of your eyes to the outer corner. Draw a bold stroke of the Black Impact Eyeliner along the lower lash line and stretch it towards the outer corner for added drama. Sweep your eyelashes with a coat of velvet black Lash Artist Mascara
Lips: Begin with lining your outer lip line with Lip Artist in Sienna. Fill in your lips with the creamy lip crayon to give your lips a soft matte finish.
Nails:
Coat your nails with a neat layer of True Wear Nail Color in 420. Top it up with another coat for the super intense finish to die for!

Look 2: Starlight Casino
Face: Wear the hottest complexion this season. Lakme has developed a range of foundations in shades matched perfectly for you. Select your shade and blend it into your skin for the most amazing finish you would ever desire.
Eyes: Go Graphic with your eyes this season! Cover your entire upper eye lid in a layer of silver glitz with Eye Magic in Silver. Blend evenly with the applicator brush or using your finger tips. Using the Black Impact Liner, along your upper and lower lash line to draw a thick line following the shape of your eyes. Extend it outwards in a square shape for this graphic look. Finish your look with high-definition lashes with Lash Artist Mascara.
Lips: This season, create a duo tone effect on your lips. Outline & fill your lower lip with Lip Artist in Carmine. Cover your upper lip with Lip Artist in Terra Cotta. The light and dark colors create an interesting contrast that looks absolutely stunning.
Nails: Coat your nails with a neat layer of True Wear Nail Color in 529. Top it up with another coat for a lustrous lacquered finish!

Look 3: Club Hop
Face: Wear the hottest complexion this season. Lakme has developed a range of foundations in shades matched perfectly for you. Select your shade and blend it into your skin for the most amazing finish you would ever desire.
Eyes: The new texturized art of make up from Lakme. Begin with randomly placing several tiny bindis on the upper eye lid. Fill in the entire eye lid with a rich coat of Glide On Eye Color in Plush Purple. Blend the color right up to the brow bone, smudging it slightly towards the outer eye lid. Remove the bindis for the dotted effect. Smudge some color on the lower eyelid from the inner corner of the eye towards the outer corners with Glide On Eye Color in Plush Purple. Line the inside of your lower lash line with Lakme Kajal. Finish with a hint of glimmer. Blend in some Eye Magic in Gold or Silver on the inner corners of the lower eyes. Add drama to your eyes! Define your eye lashes with the Lash Artist Mascara. When it dries up follow with a second coat for an ultra-glam look.
Lips: Apply a luxurious coat of Enrich Satin Lip Color in 527.
Nails: Coat your nails with a neat layer of True Wear Nail Color in 529. Top it up with another coat for a lustrous lacquered finish!

Look 4: Sufi Rock
Face: Wear the hottest complexion this season. Lakme has developed a range of foundations in shades matched perfectly for you. Select your shade and blend it into your skin for the most amazing finish you would ever desire.
Eyes: Apply a generous stroke of Glide On Eye Color in Aqua Green over your entire upper eye lid. Extend it in a winged shape towards the outer corners of your eyes. Use the Black Impact Eyeliner to draw a thick line along the upper eyelid. Repeat the same on the lower lid from the inner corner to the outer corner of your lower lash line. Extend the liner at the corners and finish it with a swirl at the end for that “ethno-chic” look. Create stunningly full, lush lashes with a stroke of Lash Artist Mascara.
Lips: Outline your lips with the creamy, matte Lip Artist in Sienna. Coat your lips with Enrich Satin Lip Color in 528 for a satin finish in luscious chocolate
Nails: Coat your nails with a neat layer of True Wear Nail Color in 041. Top it up with another coat for a lustrous lacquered finish!

Make-up Trend: Old-School Hollywood Makeup

Looking like a Hollywood-esque diva Vidya Balan graced this month's cover of Andpersand, to recreate her look apply black liquid eyeliner to your upper lids, starting in the inner corners and drawing out. Thicken the line toward the outer edges. Then, using a small pointed brush, dab a tiny amount of champagne-gold powder shadow under the inner third of the eye. Apply 3-4 coats of mascara on your top lashes only. Rim your water line with a white eye pencil and finish the look off with a rose tinted stain stain.

Rec: Tarte Natural Lip Stain with LipSurgence Technology in Enchanted