Here’s to a new you
As we enter the New Year today, here’s a look at beauty trends that emerged from the year 2012, with some that will flaunt their way into 2013. Sourendra Kumar Das, a fashion and beauty expert, lists down some of the hottest trends to watch out for.
Natural and organic make-up
No one can forget the chemicals in many cosmetic brands that add to the ageing factor. Organic make-up gives a natural look and can be used to highlight the lips and eyes. It goes well with all skin types and is safe to use.
Bright coloured lips
Bold, bright coloured lips are chic and suit even the Indian skin. Scarlet, red and neon shades like fuchsia and coral are hot right now. For evenings, go for the smoky look with neutral colours like grey, brown or black. Even neon lip shades were spotted on the runways last year. Manish Malhotra, Anupama Dayal and others used bright lips in oranges, red and hot pinks that will continue to scorch the runways.
Metallic and shimmery smoky eye shadow
Well, if you like glitter and shimmer, then keep them on your eyelids too. It just looks apt for a night-out. If you use neutral eye shadows to get the look, pair it with bold coloured matte lips and you are good to go.
The 70’s and 80’s inspired look
Bold eyeliner, eyelashes and eyebrows paired with matte skin and nude red lips will give a highly glamorous look. This is not only apt for evenings, but also for corporate women who want to look stylish, even at meetings.
Vibrant colourful eye make-up
Colourful eye makeup in the form of eye shadow, eyeliner or even mascara is a huge trend that 2012 gave us — from the ramp to film sets and even the party circuit. When you go out during the day, a line of aqua blue or green liner on the lower lid would be apt to open up your eyes. For evenings, just use liquid eye liner or a bold lip hue.
Dramatic eye-lashes
The Egyptian style of dramatic lashes have been trending from last year. They are extremely long, full and obviously avant-garde. But make sure you keep these only for the evenings.
Men and make-up
Men and make-up have a strange relationship, throughout history and more so in 2012. Yes, men are not shying away from wearing basic make-up. Men wearing makeup for their evening parties wasn’t a rare sight in the year that went past. We will see this new trend continue through 2013.
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