5 Must-Keep Products During Your Winter Travel

So, winters are right here! While some of us want to celebrate it in a cozy way warming up at our homes itself – others might opt for an outdoor, thrill-filled vacation at some picturesque place.

So, here I am going to share five must-have products that should be kept in your bag during your travel for showcasing a beautiful you on your winter holiday. Here you go..!!

1. Handy Moisturiser cum Sunscreen

As winter vacations mean soaking yourself into the sun – do not forget to carry your moisturiser and sun-guard along. The rich moisturiser will deep-moisturize your skin, and a broad spectrum sunscreen with UVA-UVB protection will protect your skin from harmful effects of sun. It will be a messy affair if you pack both the products separately, so try a combination of both that's readily available in the market.

2. Deep-Dark Gel Liner

You must keep a multi-purpose gel-liner with you, which can be used either way – as liners, shadows as well as kohl. These liners are water and smudge-proof, and keep you away from the hassle of retouching the makeup on your outings. So, just glide it as liner on your upper lash-line or fill-in the water-line with it to add extra-sassiness in form of kohl. One can also fill your entire upper-lid, and use it for a smoky-eyed avatar of yours on your vacation.

3. Skin-Purifying Makeup Remover

Despite your extremely busy schedule, make sure that you remove all traces of your makeup before you hit bed of your hotel. This not only lets your skin breathe after the whole day’s hustle-bustle, but will also act as a great pacifier for your mood. So, pack along a quality makeup remover or baby oil, and use it every night for unleashing a route towards youthful skin.

4. A Rich Nourishing Night Cream with AHA, Retinol Content

No one wants to be back from their vacations, looking older than they used to look. Therefore, make sure to take along your regular night creams to hold that wheel of time. These creams are known to slow-down one’s ageing process by working on it for overnight, and are much-needed on your exhaustive vacations. Pat on some AHA or retinol based night creams after removing all traces of makeup at night. It will enhance the production of collagen on your skin, which further boosts the elasticity.

5. Chunky Hair Clips and Bands

Loose and open hair is not recommended on holidays as not only it's messy affair, but can also attract a lot of dirt and dust on your tresses. So, bring those super-in and stylish messy buns to your rescue this winter, and secure it using hair clips, pins or clutchers in vivid and vibrant colours. This will not only keep sweat and hair away from you nape, but will raise your style quotient in as well.

Well, we just hope that these 5 aforementioned 'must-haves' will be of some help for you. Happy Winters ..!!

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Top 7 Makeup Trends For A Bride-To-Be

Your wedding shopping is done and the pre-bridal sittings are almost over. And, now it is time to pay some attention to your wedding makeup. As your wedding day is around the corner, you have to look elegant and timeless in those lovely pictures. So, take a look at these latest bridal makeup trends, which will ensure that you look just perfect on your D-day.

Hair Accessories

Rock your wedding hairdo with a chic and eye-catching hair accessory. Adorn your hairstyle with fresh flowers like orchids, peonies, roses and jasmines. Those who do not want flowers, they can pick bold and beautiful hair accessories, like Swarovski crystals, jewelled clips, etc. to complete their bridal look.

Hair Extensions

Incorporating faux hair to the natural ones can enhance the beauty of your lovely locks instantly. If you wish to flaunt coloured streaks on your wedding, then coloured hair extensions are a good option. Easy to use and remove, coloured clip-on extensions blend wonderfully with the hair. Moreover, weaving hair extensions into your hair lets you create a unique and fresh look on your wedding eve.

Airbrush Makeup

This latest makeup technology is the best kept secret of models and stars. It is basically a makeup that is sprayed on the skin using an airbrush (an air gun machine) instead of sponges and brushes. It produces a thin layer of makeup and gives a matte finish to the skin. A slight rubbing or brushing will not cause the makeup to come off the face easily. Also, devoid of any physical contact with the skin, the process is absolutely hygienic.

Fantasy Makeup

Well, this makeup is all about standing out and not blending in. Here, the makeup is used as jewellery or tattoos to highlight your beautiful back and other body parts like navel. You can also wear this makeup as an accessory on the upper arm or as mehendi on the back of the hands. It perfectly complements light wedding outfits. With this, the bride can also bid adieu to the discomfort of heavy jewellery.

Permanent Makeup

Well, brides these days prefer to get a beauty spot or a lip tint, which stays with them for a long time. So, especially for your D-day, we bring to you a makeup technique that is similar to a permanent tattoo procedure. This specialised technique helps to create perfect eyebrows, eyeliners, kajal, beauty spot and lip tint. Just as a sterilised needle is used to create a tattoo, makeup artists in this technique also use a needle to fill colour or enhance a particular area. A permanent lipstick stays for 3-4 years, whereas eyeliner, kajal, brow colour and beauty spot last up to 15 years.

Corrective Makeup

As the name suggests, this makeup helps to camouflage flaws and highlight your best features. It creates an illusion through shadows and shades, thereby giving you a much defined look. Whether you want to turn your chubby cheeks into chiselled cheekbones, round face into oval or small eyes into big, correcting facial features is so easy and possible with it. This is the most trustworthy option for the brides who lack confidence in their natural features.

Nail Extensions and Art

Long, beautiful nails have always been the best accessory of a bride. However, girls with short nails need not lose heart. With nail extensions they can add length, strength and beauty to their natural nails in just a few hours. They can also enhance the beauty of their extensions with nail art, which is quite popular on the ramp and the red carpet. So, give your nails high-voltage glamour with big motifs and appealing materials like Swarovski crystals, glitter, stickers and dry flower petals.

So, what are you waiting for? It is time you incorporate some of these trends in your wedding look and charm your guests. After all, it is a once in a lifetime moment for you.

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Beauty Blunders a Bride Must Avoid

Time before a wedding is quite precious and is often spent in massive “shaadi-shopping” only! This entire hush-hush ceremony of nuptials lets a bride indulge into actions without thinking twice before it; mostly because they run out if time or are simply unaware. Panic not, as Renowned Cosmetologist & Aesthetician and Founder-Director of ALPS Beauty Clinics, Ms. Bharti Taneja, shares few disastrous beauty blunders which should be completely avoided by a would-be-bride.

Simultaneous Waxing and Bleaching Sessions:

A lot of brides go on and schedule their waxing and bleaching sessions on the very same day or the next – which should not be the case as this can become a major cause of skin allergy. So, you should make sure that the minimum gap between both these sessions is of two days; as both if implemented together can also cause rashes to your face and body. Also, bleaching should be done prior to waxing to make you skin as smooth as silk. Same goes for body scrubbing and polishing as well which should also not be done with bleach i.e. on the same day.

Chopping hair too short:

Though a nice hair cut is all welcomed on a bride, a cut too short is still not advisable. Moreover, as a bride is most likely expected to don a braid or bun on her wedding; this may not be perfectly possible if she has shorter tresses. So, in order to avoid the chaos for your hair-stylist on your D-day, it’s better to keep you hair long so that they adapt to any style you choose for your hair. Remember, tresses are known to add towards a bride’s further beauty – you should keep them to maintain an all-traditional avatar. One more thing that should be kept in mind is to not color and go for any chemical treatment together on your hair – right before your wedding. This can end up causing severe damage to your tresses and can even make them appear limp when the day arrives.

Experimenting with Products

It is understandable that you want to leave no stone unturned to turn yourself into the most pretty bride. Therefore, you do not shy away from using every tom, dick and harry product available at the nearest store – which should not be the case. Rather, it is advisable for you to stay away from experimenting with new products; especially, creams, lotions and other skin-care products – as your skin may adversely react to such products and can cause skin-allergy to occur right before you wedding. To be on safer side you should think twice before switching-on to any new brand or product – that too after thoroughly enquiring whether they are dermatological approved or not. Of course, you may not like the idea of spoiling your marriage-day dreams due to an allergy or infection caused by a certain product.

Indulging into Junk Food:

Eating is directly proportional to your looks. But, all the hustle-bustle of wedding can make you eat erratically. The junk-street food you eat can become a major cause of weight gain, leading your wedding attire to not fit your body when the day arrives. Also, the more greasy and unhealthy food you eat, the more likely it is to take a toll on your skin too –making it appear unhealthy. Besides, the street food lacks hygiene too which makes you prone to diseases like; upset stomach, fever etc. – right before you nuptials. Therefore, you should cut back on the samosas and the burgers, and include more salads and veggies in your meals to turn yourself into a healthy bride.

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6 Things You Should Definitely Do This Winter For Healthy And Gorgeous Hair

A wedding in winters is always more cherished as it gives an opportunity to a would-be- bride to adorn herself in her own way. She does not have to worry about the heat and sweat, be it in the choice of clothes, footwear, makeup, or anything else. But there are certain aspects that become a cause of worry for brides during this weather. For example, hair, which may appear to be dry, brittle and unmanageable, with just a few days left before the big day! But, shed your worries.

Here is what you should add to your hair care regime prior to your wedding. So, get ready to discover the secrets to silky, shiny and healthy tresses.

1. Avoid Hot Water

While the idea of having a hot shower in chilling winds may be your favorite, washing hair with such water is not recommended. Our scalp tends to appear dry during winters and washing your hair with hot water can make it turn even drier. Exposure of your hair with hot water can take away the natural moisture from them while making them appear dull and lifeless. Therefore, use lukewarm water for washing your hair in winter to keep the optimum hydration level on your scalp as well as hair, maintained.

2. Indulge into extra-conditioning

Shampooing your hair in winters also takes away natural oil from your hair; so make sure that you continue the hair washing process with extra-conditioning. Use a rich creamy conditioner after every hair wash. Moreover, you can certainly try using leave-in hair conditioners or keratin serums. These are very effective in sealing the moisture content in your hair strands; and hence, are considered the best for winters. And remember, well-hydrated and soft tresses make way for a superb and hassle-free hairstyle on your wedding day.

3. Essential oils and ‘good-old’ massage

All would-be brides dream of possessing long, strong, shiny hair for their D-day. For this, a champi (a thorough oil head massage) can be of great help to your hair. Tea tree essential oil works wonder for nourishing your dry scalp. Also, massaging the scalp with essentials oils, like lavender oil, lemon-grass oil, Moroccan oil, etc., on every alternate day, helps a lot to overcome this problem. You can also combine this essential oil treatment with your regular hot oil treatment (coconut oil, or mustard oil) to achieve better results.

4. Gobble your Nutrients.

Tresses are made up of keratin- a hard protein. Therefore, it becomes important to have a wholesome diet containing necessary nutrients. You should indulge in a diet rich in proteins, biotin, vitamin-D, omega-3-6 for boosting the keratin formation. This diet will nourish your hair and boost the hair-growth.

So, this winter, aim for smoother and shiner hair, by consuming protein and nutrient-rich foods such as; fish, eggs, beans, broccoli, milk and milk products, red meat and more, and be ready for healthy hair from deep-within.

5. Must-try home remedy for shiny and long hair

To add some more nourishment to your hair, try this ultra-nourishing home remedy.

Homemade Recipe : Prepare a very smooth paste by adding ripe banana, avocado pulp, honey, neem leaves and olive oil. Apply this mixture on your scalp and hair for 30-45 minutes and wash-off to get smoother tresses.

6. Other hair nourishing treatments

Beautiful hair can surely enhance a bride’s beauty by several notches. To turn your hair silkier, shinier and softer, a bride should foremost choose her hair products well. For infusing a new life to dull, damaged hair, you may opt for several revitalising hair treatments. Intense Hair Treatment, Keratin Smoothening Treatment, Hair Spas, Deep Nourishing Treatment, etc. can be opted for to discover glistening hair for the most important day of your life.

For a beauty regime to work properly, you need to give it proper time and attention. Be disciplined in your diet and skin-care routine. Homemade remedies with above hair care tips will work wonders to your hair. So, this winter, get out of that quilt and give your hair the much-needed care!

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6 Things All Brides Must Tell Their Makeup Artists

Best dress, best shoes, best jewellery and best makeup– it is a dream for every bride to look the best on her wedding day. But only very few emphasise on achieving real beauty that depends on a great makeup artist and can only be achieved through his/her sustained efforts as well as tricks! All you need to do is discuss the right issues with your makeup artist before your nuptials.

Given my experience, I would like to tell you what all you should discuss with your makeup artist, so that you emerge flawless on your wedding day.

1. Pre-organising your bridal look

You should try your wedding trousseau and show it to your makeup artist; so that it becomes easier for him/her to decide on the colour palette of makeup to be used for the function. This pre-organising of your bridal-do would enable the makeup artist to prepare accordingly. This would leave no room for mistakes. Also, do let them know, whether you are going to wear a single or double dupatta style, to let them understand and prepare your bridal look depending on that.

2. Don’t be shy to say what suits you

Do not shy away from revealing what suits you and what doesn’t, especially, when it comes to choosing makeup products for your skin. Tell the artist to choose products according to your skin type, so that they don’t leave any sort of side-effects and emerge to be long-lasting. For hair, you should instruct your stylist to stick to the best brands possible too; as hair are most prone to fall if not treated sensitively.

3. Talk about what you want

While your makeup artist is selecting the hues of your lip and eye makeup, it becomes important for you to reveal your comfort and inhibitions. For example, if you feel you can’t don or carry off a cherry red or oxblood shade on your pout, it would be wiser to directly admit it in front of your artist. This would help you to emerge as a confident bride than just a bride!

4. You can’t ignore the ‘height’

You must also share the difference of height between you and your fiancé, so that he can decide upon the hairstyle to be made, accordingly. You, of course would not like it, if a puffed up bun makes you appear taller than your man! So, to avoid such a situation, you must share the height of your partner with the artist.

5. Do Talk about Time

To be on a safer side, it is advisable to ask about your ‘makeup-time’ from the professional, so that you can reach to him/her early on your wedding day. Well, keep in mind that when beauty services are done in a hurry, they seldom emerge good. This might also create a wrong impression of the concerned artist in your mind, which is not fair for a makeup artist. So, talk to your artist about how much time will be taken to complete your bridal makeup and hairdo, and plan your salon appointment accordingly.

6. Minutest Details Matter

While getting ready for your wedding day, you also have to keep in mind that a wedding is an event with multiple-ceremonies. At times or in certain communities, a bride might have to change her attires in between different customs. For example, just after the varmala, a bride might have to change into a different outfit before the pheras start. Well, the bride might just get enough time to change her clothes, but not her makeup.

So, in order to make your bridal look emerge perfect for all the ceremonies and with all the different dresses, it is important to show all your attires to the artist. This will enable them to round upon a perfect colour of eye liner, lip shade and decide for intensity of the makeup; and implement it according to all your outfits.

After you have selected your perfect bridal attire, jewellery and shoes, it all comes down to your makeup artist to put it all together in the best way possible. So, rush to your makeup artist now and talk your heart out to make sure you get nothing but the best!

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5 Best Natural Oils For Brides To Treat Different Hair Problems

Since ages, we have been hearing to our grandma’s advice of massaging our hair with nourishing oil; yet only a few of us actually follow it. However, the damage that today’s hectic and stressful lifestyle does to your hair makes it absolutely necessary to follow that advice, especially when you are about to get married. And, there is an endless list of nutrient-rich super-oils that not only add an enormous amount of sheen, but also infuse health to your cherished tresses. So, to help all soon-to-be bride to make your lovely locks healthier and shinier, here are a few suggestions to pick the right hair oil for yourself depending upon your hair-woes.

1. Almond Oil: for hair fall and breakage

A lot of women face the problem of hair fall or breakage due to various reasons, like bad weather, dandruff, anxiety, etc. However, the most common reason behind this problem is the lack of nutrition. Magnesium deficiency also results into hair fall. Almond oil can play a life-saver for falling hair since it contains magnesium as one of its major components, and thus, prevents hair fall as well as breakage. For obtaining optimum results, apply warm almond oil all over you scalp and wrap it with a hot towel. Keep it for 10 to 15 minutes, and then wash it off with a mild shampoo. You can also try applying a concoction of almond oil and avocado pulp on a regular basis to get bouncy and voluminous tresses.

2. Olive Oil: for split ends and frizzy hair

Olive oil has great moisturising properties, and hence, is considered great for taming frizz and split ends. In fact, it is an ace choice for ladies with curly and unmanageable tresses, as it ends up turning them softer and easy-to-manage with regular application. And, here is how you can use this oil to get rid of this problem. Mix four tablespoons olive oil with one beaten egg yolk and honey. Apply it on your scalp and hair, and let it sit for 30 minutes. After that, follow the normal shampooing and conditioning procedure. Make sure you never heat olive oil the way you might be doing for other oils, as heating can make it lose its moisturising properties. You can even opt for extra-virgin olive oil, which is very popular these days because its non-sticky and highly nourishing properties.

3. Castor Oil: for boosting hair growth

Infused with omega-6 fatty acids and vitamin E, castor oil works wonders for promoting the growth of your hair. The regular usage ensures that your hair grow long and strong. However, this highly concentrated oil might be a little difficult to be applied directly over the scalp. So, it will be better if you mix it with a light one like almond or coconut oil, for a smoother application. This also lets the oil to penetrate much deeper into your scalp, and hence resulting in speedy hair growth. Also, it will be even better if you let the oil seep into your scalp for the entire night, and wash it off with a herbal or medicated shampoo the next morning. What’s more? Apart from promoting the hair growth, the vitamin E present in castor oil also helps in hair darkening.

4. Sesame Oil: for dandruff and flaky scalp

Get ready to bid adieu to stubborn dandruff with the nutrient-rich sesame oil. It contains vitamins E and B, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus and protein. This highly-lubricating and healing oil treats even the most-stubborn-of-all dandruff with much ease. The ultra-nourishing formula not only fights flakiness, but also leaves the scalp with a soothing feeling. And, here is how you can use this wonderful oil. Mix two tablespoons each of fresh lemon juice, sesame oil and water. Now, apply this mix on your damp scalp and leave it for around 20 minutes. After waiting for the prescribed time, wash it off with a mild shampoo. You can follow this remedy every alternate day to get the best results. Filled with so many nutrients, sesame oil can be a safe bet for infusing health on processed or coloured hair.

5. Aromatic Oil: for dull and lifeless hair

Aromatic oils are basically a blend of oil with aromatic compounds that have a pleasing scent to soothe the senses. A lot of hair problems occur due to stress. And, these aromatic oils with their mood-boosting aroma leave a great impact on the mind of a person, and eventually keep all hair problems at bay. Oils like, lavender, rosemary, eucalyptus, mango seed, etc., are some of the best aromatic oils and can be used for treating different disorders. While rosemary oil boosts the hair-growth; dandruff can be kept at a distance by using eucalyptus oil. The mango seed oil is fortified with essential vitamins and minerals, and has nourishing benefits too. You can even prepare a mixture by removing the outer coat of the mango seed, adding them to a jar of olive oil, and placing the jar in the sunlight for a few days. Once prepared, you can apply this oil instead of your regular one to make your hair stronger, shinier and darker.

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10 Easiest Steps To Get The Nude Makeup Look

In a world where we often say, “less is more”, makeup also seems to follow the same trend. Yes, makeup should essentially mean ‘makeup’; and looking decked-up always is not necessary. And, if no- makeup look can let you achieve your goal of looking effortlessly beautiful all the time, why shy away from it..?

This raving trend is known as- nude or no-makeup look. Apart from making you look flawlessly beautiful, another reason why many girls are also opting for this is because of the celebrity influence. Yes, most celebrities have been spotted wearing nude makeup look, and yet looking ultra-glamorous. Choosing the right quantity and quality of products, and doing it in the right way can make you look like a diva yourself– that too in no time! Well, let me tell you how you can ace a nude makeup look, with 10 simple steps.

Step #1

Before you start applying your makeup it is very important to carry out your daily (and compulsory) ritual of cleansing, toning and moisturising to make your skin makeup-ready.

Step #2

Now start by applying a tinted moisturiser or soufflé or a two-way cake (base that can be used as wet or dry makeup) to prepare a perfect base for your makeup. It is recommended to apply these products evenly for a smoother-looking face.

Step #3

Now, coming to the eyes- Apply a taupe coloured eyeshadow to infuse a softer effect to your eyes.

Step #4

Then, pick a natural brown hue and contour on the outer corners of the eyes using a contouring brush to make your eyes emerge deep-set.

Step #5

After that, start highlighting your brow bone with a cream-coloured eyeshadow for a sleek and sultry glance.

Step #6

To complete your eye makeup, define your lash-line with a brown eye pencil and a single coat of mascara.

Step #7

Follow with applying a gel-based cheek tint or powder-based blusher on your cheeks, to give your face a natural blush.

Step #8

Follow this, by highlighting your cheek bones with pastel shade highlighter of your choice.

Step #9

Now, move on to your lips. For lips, it is suggested to opt for a light shade of lip-colour.

Step #10

Lastly, apply your favorite lip gloss and be ready to flaunt your nude makeup with ease.

Always remember to wear your confidence and pride on your sleeves. Just be yourself, love yourself, flaunt yourself, and do whatever it takes to be ‘BE-YOU-tiful’!

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Expert Advice On Permanent Makeup For Brides

In a world where we find ourselves always short of time, you would not want to waste yours in indulging in long and tiring makeup sessions and irritating frequent touch-ups. Especially, when it comes to your wedding, all you want is, to look the best, with no frills involved! And, why just stop at the D-day? Don’t you wish to look your best even for your honeymoon getaway, and all those months when people wish to meet the newlyweds again and again? Here is a solution for all of this- permanent makeup, which endows you with an opportunity to keep yourself embellished for a really long time, literally.

It involves permanent eyebrow shaping, permanent eye lining, permanent lip colouring, permanent beauty spot, and much more. All of this saves a to-be bride’s time, energy and money, which she can spend on various other necessary acts– as we all know that wedding shopping never ends! So, take a look at what all you can get done if you opt for permanent makeup solutions.

Permanent Eyebrow Shaping

Well-shaped eyebrows are the best assets of an Indian bride, as they highlight the eyes like nothing else. But, not everyone is blessed with those dark and bushy sets of brows. So, if you keep playing with your eyebrow pencils every time you have to go out, then this one is just for you. The process will highlight your brows, helping you escape the tension of going for threading, regularly.

This also helps in correcting all the noticeable irregularities or cuts in your brow hair. And, well-set arcs mean that you grab your man’s attention with just one look. Also, after this, you will be all set to face those cameras much more confidently, anyplace and anytime!

Permanent Liner/Kohl

They say eyes are the mirror to the heart, so add some black magic to them to make your man go crazy! Also, if you are amongst those who always end up messing up with their liner or kohl while applying them, bring out the sensuousness in you by going for permanent eyeliner and/or kohl application.

Even those girls who wear spectacles and lenses can benefit from this procedure. What’s more? Your eye makeup is sure to sparkle even when you are just out of bed or anywhere outside. With this, you will save a lot of your morning time, which can be spent in a much better way, with him!

Permanent Lip Colouring

Make your D-day and honeymoon more special with permanent lip colouring. Apart from just being your route to rosy lips, this method also makes your pout appear larger and more luscious than before.

You can also line your lips in order to make them look bigger and, make your partner go wow. Outlining of the lips will help you when you are falling short of time, and in a rush to colour your lips. With permanent lip colouring, there is no need to stash your purse with all those different lip colours, whenever you go out. You can choose your favourite shade or hue; so that during your wedding, and even after that, all eyes are on you!

Permanent Beauty Spot

Remember Rekha’s beauty spot, just above her lips, or the one that Marilyn Monroe had on her left cheek. That one spot was enough to make countless men swoon over these stunning divas.

Have you also ever wished for a tiny mole here or there on your face, to make you look more striking than ever? Now, stop dreaming, as "permanent makeup genie" grants your wish. Yes, you can get a beauty spot on your face, forever!

Note : Permanent makeup lasts for up to 15 years; except for lip colouring, which stays for 3-4 months only.

According to Gunjan Gaur, Permanent Makeup Expert at Alps Beauty Salon, "Permanent makeup has a 'forever magic' to it, as the ladies may gradually find themselves becoming more beautiful with each passing day."

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Top 7 Makeup Essentials Every Bride Must Have In Her Winter Vanity Case

Beside the dazzling diamond ring, the new best friend of a gorgeous bride is her vanity case. There are certain makeup essentials, which are just perfect and sufficient to enhance a bride's look. Here is a rundown on things a bride’s winter vanity case must have.

Tinted Moisturiser

Tinted moisturiser is ideal for winters because it is so sheer that you won’t be needing to wear a heavy foundation over it. Offering a flawless glow, it settles on your skin effortlessly, offers sun protection and makes you look fresh and younger. In addition, the tinted moisturisers give your skin an extra oomph and fake blush during the winters.

Cream Blush

A radiant glow on a new bride’s face is what everyone looks forward to. And to get that, a cream blush is something that you need. It stays on your face for longer, giving you a natural glow on the face.

Kohl Pencil

From smokey eyes to a more demure and soft look, kohl helps you create magic with your eyes. Add high drama or just line your eyelids with it casually, it helps you fake a rejuvenated and relaxed look in minutes.

Powder Eyeshadows

Soft, light and available in a wide range of feisty colours, powder shadows are perfect to give your eyes pretty sheen with a smooth finish. Go for cheerful colours, like pink, orange, green and blue that are hot favourites this season. Additionally, they go flawlessly with the trousseau of a new bride.

Voluminous Mascara

For those bold and beautiful eyes, lash lengthening mascara holds a prestigious place in your vanity case. Pick the ones that are enriched with vitamins and offer nourishment to the lashes while giving fuller and more appealing eyes.

Eye Serum or Cream

With all the festivities and late night parties, your peepers would be going through a lot. While they would need some sound sleep to regain their allure, you can help them relax by gently massaging them with a soothing eye serum or cream.

A lipstick that gives you a perfect pout without drying them out deserves a special place in your vanity case. There is a wide variety of lipsticks that offer both colour and hydration in one tube. During the day, use a lip gloss to give the right amount of sparkle to your pout.

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6 Expert Tips To Make Your Makeup Last Longer During Monsoon Season

Monsoon calls for fragrant breeze, dampened meadows, and much more. And, all this makes way for a great time to break the monotony and infuse splendour in your makeup too! But, the rainy season also brings patchy foundation, dripping mascara, smudging lip colour, and unmanageable hair.

Well, to prevent this, use these ultimate melt-proof makeup and beauty tips, to add a new zing to your look this monsoon season.

1. Waterproof base

The rainy season causes humidity in the atmosphere, which leads to sweating and dripping of makeup. Therefore, it is suggested to apply a waterproof base followed by patting on loose powder to set the makeup perfectly on your skin.

Smart Tip : You can also alternatively use a two-way cake as a quick substitute for waterproof makeup during monsoons. A two-way cake can be applied either with a damp sponge or just like a dry loose powder.

2. Ace that blush

It is also recommended to use a powder-based blusher to infuse a natural flush on your cheeks in this season of romance. You can try subtle shades of pinks and peaches, depending on which one suits you the best.

Smart Tip : Blending nicely is the key while using blush-on, for a soft and natural look.

3. Eye basics

Bright colours certainly look more beautiful during monsoons. So, when it comes to eye makeup, you can probably add some spark by using dazzling colours and let your eyes do all the talking. You can use shades such as bright pink, blue and orange.

Smart Tip : Using waterproof eye makeup basics (liner, kohl and mascara) are recommended in rainy weather to save your makeup from dripping away.

4. Permanent makeup effect

If re-touching the makeup of your eyes seems like a fussy-affair to you, go for permanent kajal (kohl) and eyeliner application, and say good bye to your woes. This will last for at least 10 to 15 hours and will keep your eye makeup worries at bay.

Smart Tip : Even if you apply permanent makeup, it will fade away by time. So, to make it last longer, avoid any exfoliation over the makeup area.

5. Neon bright

As neon shades are making their mark in the fashion circuit, they will be a hit during monsoon season too. Different bright shades of red, orange and pink are some of the most popular shades these days. You can use these bright colours to make your monsoon merrier.

Smart Tip : Such electrifying shades look great with neutral ones. So, when you apply a brigh neon-hued lipstick, make sure you keep rest of the makeup nude.

6. Hair woes

It is advisable not to leave your hair loose or open as far as possible. Your hair can get oily by mingling up with the rain-water and sweat, which will make them look tacky. It is best to tie them into a high pony or a mid-rise bun, to beat the heat and humidity. One may also go for a short haircut in order to make a better style statement this season.

Smart Tip : Using hair gels is not recommended because they may cause dandruff and hair fall during damp weather. Also, one should wash their hair regularly to do away with hair problems.

So ladies, keep these these stunning tips in mind this monsoon, and save your makeup from melting away. And, wish you a fun-filled and gorgeous monsoon season!

Article by– Ms. Bharti Taneja, Beauty Expert and Director of ALPS Beauty Clinics.

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Expert Health And Beauty Hacks For Brides Who Are Running Short On Time

You tend to indulge in every aspect of beauty before your much-awaited wedding to emerge as a perfect bride; be it your hair, makeup or your outfit. In the meanwhile, no matter how hard you try, the never-ending wedding shopping and tiresome outings makes it difficult for your skin to retain its glow.

As what you eat shows absolutely on your skin, therefore with a proper and healthy diet regime, you can certainly maintain your beauty while you are out to shop. Let me share a healthy regime that all busy brides should follow, if they wish to emerge as the prettiest bride of the world.

Eat Healthy

Wedding shopping snatches a lot of your time for sure. During this whole hustle-bustle of wedding preparations you end up messing-up with your daily schedule. In that case, you might often go out skipping on the essential meals as well as the nutritional needs, which would make your skin to lose its lustre. Therefore, it is advisable to have a wholesome meal, which includes yogurt, sprouts, eggs, veggies, etc., as your breakfast. This will help you to stay active and energized for the rest of the day.

But, in case you are in an excessive hurry, here is a quick and healthy recipe that would help you get your dose of wholesome nutrition in a jiffy.

For this,

• Steam a bowlful of sprouts in a microwave.
• Add chopped red pepper, yellow pepper, tomato, onion, green chilies and mix well.
• Now, garnish with grinded homemade cottage cheese (toned paneer), lemon juice and add salt-to-taste.

The sprouts will fulfill the protein needs of your body while multi-coloured veggies in the recipe contain antioxidants, which are excellent for your skin’s healthy and beauty. Besides these, Cheez acts a great calcium source, and lemon will make your skin glow with health through its vitamin-C content. Now isn’t it a quick, hassle-free and tasty way to keep yourself healthy and beautiful? So, try it out!

Apart from these sprouts, you can also make a chickpea salad, or keep a healthy roll or sandwich with you while you are on the go.

Tasty Fruits

Yes, often while shopping, you also might feel the urge of having something to eat, after getting all tired and exhausted. Well, instead of having oily-fried food that is available readily in the market, having an apple or an orange as your midday snack is a wiser choice.

Besides the fact that they hydrate and rejuvenate your skin, the very smell of a fruit can prove quite de-stressing on a hectic day. Therefore, carrying a pre-washed fruit in your bag is advisable, when you are out running around for your wedding-preparations.

You can also have a glass full of fresh fruit juice to brighten your skin tone from within. For instance, juice of pomegranate with pineapple would fulfill iron and vitamin-C needs of your body; while infusing a natural flush on your skin.

Water Power

Benefits of water for supple skin are not hidden from anyone; and since it is your wedding, so its significance becomes more. Guzzling around 10-12 glasses of water improves the blood circulation and flushes the toxins out of your body. This will also help to keep your skin hydrated while making your skin texture smoother and glowing.

You may also opt for fruit juices, lemonade, coconut water or other healthy drinks to keep yourself hydrated along with satiating your taste buds in a healthy way. Just stay far away from aerated beverages and hard drinks. As, these prove to be great alternatives for water and are easily available everywhere.

So, no matter how busy you are, now no need to use that as an excuse to ignore your health and skin. Use these tips to keep your skin healthy and beautiful.

Article by– Ms. Bharti Taneja, Beauty Expert and Director of ALPS Beauty Clinics.

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Expert Reveals Stunning Bridal Nail Art Trends For This Season

On your wedding day, it is not just the outfit, the jewellery, and makeup that will be the talking point. Everyone would definitely be keeping a close look on your hands too, if for nothing else, then to see your stunning engagement ring, at least once.

So, it is as important to adorn, pamper and protect your nails as you do for your face and body before your much-awaited wedding. There can be nothing splendid than beautifully painted nails on your well-groomed hands and feet.

Read on as I tell you about some of the latest nail trends that would help you to get hold of overall beauty.

Soak-off Nail Paints

You may choose amongst a varied range of nail paints in subtle colours or bright neon hues, available in market nowadays. But, here is a trend that you would definitely like to think over and try out- soak off nail paints.

Soak-off nail-paints are great for those of you who don’t have time to paint your nails on a daily basis or complain of chipping nail-paints. These long-lasting nail colours stay on your nails for over 20 days while making your hands free for other responsibilities.

This process is completed in just 10 minutes at a professional salon and is available in all latest and in-fashion colours of the season.

Nail Art

When two or more nail paints are mixed it is rather called a nail-art. This is often done along with few other nail-accessories that are used to enhance the look of your fingers. One of the hottest nail art trends that will enhance your look stunningly is the 3D nail-art.

The 3D nail-art form is very much famous nowadays amongst the brides, as it has been internationally hit as well. 3D nail-art is done using solid and big accessories such as studs, Swarovski’s, pearls, stones, bows, chains and much more, making your nails a perfect part of your grand wedding day look.

These nail accessories are perfectly pasted onto your nails; and therefore do not break and they even last at least for a month. 3D nails are best for both, long and short nails, and are able to make you the limelight of any occasion. You may also go for nail-piercing and nail-stickers to add an amount of zing to your wedding attire.

Nail Extensions

Do you have your wedding bells ringing, but have a problem of short, uneven or weak nails, because of some medical reason or due to your avid habit of nail biting? Here is a reason to smile thanks to nail extensions.

Nail Extensions stays-on for almost a month. These extensions, also comes handy in a situation when suddenly one of your nail breaks before an important occasion, like an engagement, making the situation tricky for a would-be-bride. These artificial extensions are cultured on your original nail-bed which makes them long lasting and sturdy.

Smart Tip:

Also, while you go for nail-extensions, you can opt for Soak off Nail Polishes, Permanent Nail Art, 3D Nail-art or French Nail Extensions on your nails as per your choice. You can also change the tips of these extensions with designer tips available in the market, according to your taste and occasion.

After going through any such nail-procedure prior your marriage, make sure to take proper preventive measures like; keeping the hands moisturized and going for regular maintenance of your nails at an expert salon to maintain the beauty of your nails!

Article by– Ms. Bharti Taneja, Beauty Expert and Director of ALPS Beauty Clinics.

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