Style trends for the summer bride

Sushma Khan, National Creative Director Make-up, Lakmé Salon explains, “The heat is always a summer bride’s number one enemy. It can cause a complete meltdown of your makeup if it’s not applied right. At Lakmé Salon, it is our core belief that each bride is different and stay committed to making the bride look unforgettable on her wedding day. These makeup trends will make sure you look ethereal on your big day.”

• Apply your foundation using professional techniques like strobing and airbrushing to give you a dewy look that will glimmer
• Unleash your regal charm by turning to the summer shade of this season – pastel blue. Use different eyeshadow shades of blue from low to high intensity, to add drama to the eyes and rim them with dark kohl. Finish by adding a touch of natural pink on your lips to compliment this charming look
• For a morning function opt for a deep gradient of purple eyeshadow blended with molten gold to magnify the sparkle in your eyes and define them with sharp edges of kohl. Contouring your delicate features finish with a glossy burgundy lip colour to add opulence to this look
• Use opulent shades of bronze and gold on your eyes. Illuminate the dewy base with a golden-bronze shimmer which blends beautifully with an Indian skin tone
• Make a powerful statement andenhance your pout by strutting a bold red lip with a hint of gold
• Smokey eyes with nude makeup are always a statement look and were all the rage on the runway this season. Absolutely simple and versatile, these eyes can be created effortlessly using a brown kohl pencil and eyeshadow. Upgrade this look by dabbing on gold shimmer.
• Use a highlighter on your cheeks to achieve an illuminating glow and a soft peach blush on your cheeks.
• Apply a shade of pearl eyeshadow in the inner corner of your eye and brow bone to highlight them.
• Line your eyes with a glitter eyeliner lightly and finish it off with about three coats of mascara.

Shailesh Moolya, National Creative Director Hair, Lakmé Salon explains, “This year, summer bridal hairdos are minimalistic yet chic, catering to the bridal needs of every woman. It is important for the bride to go for hairstyles that will be comfortable to wear in the heat and still ensure that she’s in the spotlight. These tips and trends will make sure she looks like the beautiful bride that she is.”

• Turn heads by using simple embellishments or even flowers as hair accessories that will flaunt your feminine beauty. Add a classic and gracefully styled bouffant with loose curls to enhance the effect.
• Make sure to strut hairstyles that keep your hair away from the nape of your neck to avoid sweat. The best way to escape the heat is to opt for delicate braids that you can don with embellishments, especially for a mehendi function.
• Turn to an easy low bun that will help you keep it simple and classic.
• You can never go wrong with a stylish ponytail. Pin two bobby pins on you rubber band below your ponytail as it will give it an extra lift. This is perfect for a sangeet or a cocktail.
• For an outdoor function, go in for a deep side-parted French braid, twisted with curls. Captivating and delicate, this hairstyle embraces the natural texture of hair that can be beautified with complementing accessories.