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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