The look of love
Flowers, check. Candles, check. Chocolates, check. Little black dress, check… With everything in place for Valentine’s Day, ensure that you dazzle your date with the perfect look courtesy a little help from experts.
For most men, and women too, Jennifer Aniston is the epitome of casual chic. For all those who want to go for the subtle and romantic look, Avnish Kumar, a Delhi-based make-up artiste, has this to say: “It is always important to understand your face first. If you are on the fairer side like Katrina Kaif use lighter shades of eye shadow. Highlight your cheekbones with a bronzer.” And if you share the skin tone of Bipasha Basu, define your eyes by applying thick kajal. “If you are dusky it is better to avoid shimmer and highlight your eyes by applying thick kajal. If you are daring enough you could always extend them the way she does,” adds Avnish.
He also shares a quick tip for highlighting one’s cheek bones, “If you have a round face, keep smiling and apply a bronzer with a brush. And if you have a more structured face, suck in your cheeks and apply the shimmer powder on your apples of your cheeks.” Nirmal Singh, a celebrity make-up artiste adds, “Use the shimmer look only in the evenings.” The natural look goes well for all afternoon parties.
“To sport the sexy look put on some bright colour and contrast it with an LBD (little black dress) or a white dress. Add that touch of oomph with a red lipstick,” says Nirmal. She goes on to elaborate, “Use light colours like beige, cream and highlight your eyes with a shimmer-based highlighter. Shape your lips using a lip-liner and plump them by applying a coat of gloss.”
If you thought that it is only make-up that makes a difference, think again. Hairstyles too can change the way you look. Stylists say that the one style which is popular now is a sleek, tight ponytail. “Aishwarya Rai and many other stars have seen walking the ramp with this hairdo. It is important to straighten your hair to get a clean and tight pony,” smiles Nirmal. Those who have wavy hair need not worry. Avnish shares a quick tip. “Short and wavy hair (pixie cut) is also a hit, streak your hair with bright colours to play with the sultry look, and you’re all set to make an impression on the one you love.”
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