Shagun

Thought I'd share some pics of the Shagun ceremony since I've had a lot of comments and queries on makeup..so this is how I looked on the Shagun day..I kept it simple and was happy with it...I do wish I had a better hairstyle though...but the guy who did mine already had plans of his own...I did point it out that it wasn't the look I wanted...but then he was already midway through it. I just though it wasn't worth it to argue and spoil my mood and everyone else who was around...so smile and all works for you...that i think is the best makeup advice I have received and would like to pass on...Girls smile, let the happiness shine through you and it does wonders for you and your look!

Help with makeup!!

I still haven't taken my appointments with makeup artists for my Shagun and Wedding day which are on consecutive days!
I have found out about two more interesting makeup artists based in Delhi and have heard good things about both!
The first one I want to introduce is Vidya Tikari. She is a well known name in the Bridal makeup segment in delhi and also very popular during the fashion weeks..do check out her website for more info and pictures.
The second artist I wish to introduce is Shalini Vashisht also based out of delhi. Check out her work and website here.

I have also been hearing very good reveiws about Plum which has two three outlets across NCR and thankfully they have one in Gurgaon. I am waiting to see the engagement pictures of my friend who got ready at the Plum GK outlet, i think that'll help me decide better.
So I'm thinking of booking two different places for makeup, one for Shagun and the other for Wedding...do you think this is a good idea or should i just stick to one??

This has got me soooooo confused!!.
Oh and btw, my Mom in law got me beautiful sarees from Calcutta and the one that I am to wear on the Shagun Ceremony is really pretty!!

Makeup Artists!!

so I came across two makeup artist websites that I thought I should mention here.

The first one I'm going to introduce to you is Chandani Singh based ofcourse in Delhi...

You may check out her website here

The second makeup artist from Delhi is Shikha Goel and you may find out more about her here

I must get in touch with them and find out more what say?

love the look!

images via google image search

love the punjabi look worn by Kareena Kapoor in the movie Jab We met...and the colour combination..it is great for a sangeet!

Face Paint and Bindis

image above from www.simihairandbeauty.com

face painting used to be an integral part of the indian bridal makeup. it was done on the forehead starting from a bindi and running above each eye brow. over the years it has been substituted with stick on crystals, bindis etc. i'm am not particularly sure i like that. i think i would still want to get the traditional painted look...which is simple and small and not jazzed up with crystals.

have you seen the namesake? you can see the painted look in the movie...shown in both the traditional (when tabu gets married) and contemporary style (the daughter in law)....here are some pics to refresh your memory.

of course this is exaggerated. i think i'd want just simple dots running across my eyebrows done in liquid sindoor or face paint.