Hollywood old school Beauty Tips

MARILYN MONROE

Famed for her Hollywood glow, Marilyn used an odd technique to maintain it — hormone cream.

She layered Active pHelityl Cream, a topical natural hormone replacement, and a powder foundation on top of each other to create a radiant base that shimmered on camera. The downside was that she grew a fine layer of peachy-blonde hair over her face, which she was encouraged to shave off but refused.

AUDREY HEPBURN

She pioneered the baby-doll look with a slick of liquid kohl eyeliner and a super-fine layer of mascara on the upper lashes. Rumour has it that she got her lashes so plush and natural-looking by painstakingly separating them with a pin after applying each layer of mascara.

Hollywood glamour: From left: Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn and Marlene Dietrich

MARLENE DIETRICH

The German actress took nature into her own hands with her perfectly shaped brows — a look she achieved by shaving off her eyebrows and drawing them on with a kohl pencil. She never used mascara on her lower lashes, as she believed it cast a shadow and made her look tired.

VIVIEN LEIGH

The secret to her perfect complexion was Madame Lubatti, a legendary skincare doyenne who hand-mixed scented lotions and aromatic oils to treat English royalty and society ladies.

Beauty secrets: From left, Vivien Leigh, Greta Garbo and Joan Crawford

JOAN CRAWFORD

The American actress chewed gum in the belief it firmed up her jaw and helped drain the toxins out from under her chin. She also splashed her face 25 times with ice cold water after every wash.

GRETA GARBO

Her famous eye make-up was a fine art; she applied a thin layer of petroleum jelly over the lids, covered with neutral skin-toned powder, and blended a dark shade into the crease for a theatrical, deep-set appearance. She’d also line the upper lid with eyeliner made from a blend of petroleum and charcoal pigment.

KATHARINE HEPBURN

To keep her complexion in top condition, she exfoliated regularly. She massaged a mixture of sugar, warm water and lemon juice into the skin and followed up with a splash of ice-cold water.

Timeless style: From left, Katharine Hepburn, Bette Davis and Rita Hayworth

BETTE DAVIS

Her eyes were legendary. How did she keep them that way? Simple — cucumbers on the eyelids every evening before bed and a layer of petroleum jelly under the eye at night to protect against puffiness and dark circles.

RITA HAYWORTH

She kept her signature auburn locks lustrous by shampooing her hair with hot water, rinsing, then saturating with oil and wrapping it in a towel for 15 minutes. She rinsed with hot water, a cleanser and lemon juice to get rid of any residue.

Get their look: From left, Grace Kelly, Jean Harlow and Sophia Loren

GRACE KELLY

Her classic beauty came courtesy of a make-up trick. She created the illusion of high cheekbones by using two shades of blusher — a lighter tone over the bone and a darker shade in the hollows.

JEAN HARLOW

The ‘blonde bombshell’ phrase originated with this platinum-haired Thirties starlet. She lightened her hair with a potent mixture of peroxide, ammonia and Lux Flakes (an old-fashioned washing powder).

SOPHIA LOREN

The Italian screen siren used olive oil to stay beautiful. She included at least two tablespoons of oil in her food every day, rubbed a small amount into her face and added a few capfuls to a hot bath for a nourishing skin soak.

Fun & Games at Indian Weddings

The Indian wedding is a delightful series of ceremonies that continue for weeks and that do not culminate until well after the actual wedding. These celebrations, fun and games continue to make a wedding something to cherish and remember always. Indian weddings are no doubt the liveliest knot tying events worldwide. The scattering of ceremonies pre and post the Indian wedding are designed to make the bride and grooms families comfortable with each other. The fun and games right through the wedding endear the brides friends and relatives to their counterparts. These games have come down over the ages and are looked forward to all members of both entourages. Here are some of the games:

JUTEY CHURANA – STEAL THE GROOMS SHOES

The groom always removes his shoes before sitting down for the wedding ceremony at the Mandap. The brides’ friends try and pinch his shoes (which are being guarded by the grooms’ friends) and make away with them. For the sake of good humor the shoes are normally “allowed” to be stolen. These are then retrieved after some good natured bargaining when the groom agrees to pay a price to get them back. This game is good humored and breaks the ice between both sides and is accompanied by lots of laughter and leg pulling. The game is normally reserved for the younger crowd.

ANGOOTHI DHONDO – FIND THE RING

A gold ring is placed in a large bowl of milk and the bride and groom both asked to immerse their hands into this and fish for it. Whoever retrieves the ring first is the winner, which normally is the bride! Belief has it that the person who gets hold of the ring first rules the relationship. This is a lighthearted game after the wedding is over and seeks to make the bride more comfortable in her new home.

GAANTH KHOL – UNTIE THE KNOW

One hand each of the bride and groom are knotted together by a string. Both have to work together to release this in the presence of a large crowd of relatives. Very often the knot just does not open and this is a sign of everlasting happiness.

TAKIYA BOL – PILLOW SPEAK

This is another game played after the wedding has been completed. The couple sits facing in opposite directions with a pillow between them while one of the relatives prods the bride and groom with questions one at a time. Responses by both are only allowed in nods and the questions are hilarious. This game gets the brides mind off her parents as the first few days after a wedding can be quite depressing. Lots of laughter in this game as some of the questions are targeted at members of the family.

GRIH PRAVESH – ARRIVING HOME

This naughty game is played on completion of the wedding ceremony once the bride arrives with the groom to his house. The grooms sisters block the brides’ entry at the door to the house and insist that she bows to a cloth covered deity at the doorstep. The bride bows her head in respect to the family deity after which it is uncovered to show a heap of shoes. This cheeky little game is fun filled with giggles and attempts the cheer the bride and liven her up.
Here is to more fun and games at the always colorful and vibrant Indian weddings!

Khush Singh Celebrity & Bridal Makeup Artist – NJ, NY, CT

 

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Indian Wedding Dresses

The size and culture of India
seem to co-exist in terms of magnitude. India is amongst the three largest
countries in the world and its expanse makes it the most culturally diverse
nation too.
The marriage season in India brings with it a certain whiff in the
air about festivity and color.

The collection of
dresses should be a mixture of simple ones like chikan churidars, full
dupattas of phulkari work or again prints that resemble the south cotton
trends. The elegant formal collections can be salwar kameezs with elaborate
work, embellishments or cuts-patterns.

The way of dressing, the food habits, language, etc., differs from region to
region. There is also diversity in the way Indian marriages are celebrated.
The Indian sari is the national garment of India, which is worn by women.
But this is not necessarily what she wears on her wedding day. Amongst the
common wedding dresses worn in India is the Ghagra Choli.

The Indian drape or the
Indian sari is re-inventing itself. There are bold
trends in the blouse with spaghetti, tie backs and also the tank top. Cowled

ready zip on saris are comfortable and fit snugly. The chiffons or silks is
perfect to give a regal touch to add to the confidence of the new-age bride
with newer trends in the art of sari draping that  enhances the style
element.

The colors are not usual or monotone. The threadwork is intricate,
designer embroidered and real gold or silver threads are used in the
kanjivarams or banarasi saris. A trousseau collection has to be carefully
done to allow lot of colors, trends and giving the bride each time a
different look. The style can be alternated with a pliable hair cut and top
knots or braids can be employed. Styles also dependent on the venue or
location.

Indian weddings are incomplete without the perfect footwear and
jewelry. Pearls, rhinestones, diamonds and white gold are the rules for the
season. Matching semi precious jewelry can be used to assort the
collections. Go for jewelry that speaks about your style. Many times
minimalism speaks eloquently about style. Music and dance are must-haves for
the Indian wedding and hence one could do with a few dress rehearsals.

But for someone who is looking for
exclusive yet inexpensive wedding dresses there is a sea of shops
and boutiques that cater to your taste. So do not be despondent if
you do not get what you want in your budget at the very first go.
Before you go shopping dig into what you actually need.

There are basically 3 sections you
should divide your shopping into formal traditional, western formal
and semi-casual. As there will be occasions in the beginning days
just after the wedding that will require you to wear only

traditional as you will be out for formal dinners and family
get-togethers.

Then there will be times where just the two of
you would love to go out, may be for dinner or some formal party nights.
Here you can make most of your western formals. And then of course there are
friends or colleagues you will be meeting. Get the best of the semi-formals
out here. Hence think of the occasions on a whole and you can slot the
purchases into them. Mixing too is a great idea so every time you get
dressed it will seem you have something new.
Get reds and mauves in the traditional segment. But silver is said to be the
colour of the season set against white. So it could be a beautiful white
salwar khameez or sari with silver work strewn around it. Complemented by
silver accessories.

Bridal Mehendi Designs for your Hands

The most beautiful designs add grace to a bride's hands. Here are some of the most intricate designs I have seen. 

Asian weddings are busy times for brides. The household of the bride is more busy, lively and full of action than any other time. The bride may have Mahdi, Sangeet as well as the wedding day reception, and apart from these few other family traditions such as treats from uncles and family, the groom will also be waiting for his Waleema, as well as the wedding reception day.

The event may start a week earlier than the big day, but the preparation and arrangements start month in advance. The Mehdi, as we call it, or henna night, is not an easy task. An expert will be appointed for the task. It will start in the morning and may take up to four hours for the job to be completed. Further to that two hours will be needed for drying time, which means the bride will have to sit in one position for hours, and then walk around for another two, with their hands in the air and touching nothing.

Once the henna is on the hands and feet then someone will have to feed the bride and help her on other issues. She also must not shake hands with anybody, which can be a real nightmare, but it is very enjoyable too as Medhi is a tradition of Asia. It is not faith related - Muslims and Hindus and almost all Asian faiths put on Mehdi as brides.

Mehdi colours can stay on the hands for up to a week. Mehdi designs are very traditional. In some parts of India, Mehdi is so popular that now it has it's own night. Many ladies will gather and sing traditional Mehdi songs. This is a female only night, and lots of dancing will also take place.

Anti-ageing on any budget

There comes a point in any young woman’s (and some young men’s) lives where we think, ‘It’s about time I stepped onto the anti-ageing wagon.’ Not necessarily because we’re beginning to be plagued by deep-set wrinkles and sagging skin in our 20s, but because mother always taught us that prevention was the best cure – and we always listen to mother.

However, students who are currently picking up a very basic SPF15 moisturiser with their modest budgets probably think that anti-ageing skincare ranges are about as extravagant as eating caviar from oyster shells.

But I’m here to tell you that age fighting skincare is far more accessible than you may well think. And that no, you don’t have to settle on just soft skin anymore. In fact, you can target all of those problem areas and help to restore your youth with products that are powerful, but don’t break the bank.

Here are some of my favourite anti-ageing budget buys - that really do deliver!

Lacura Renew Multi Intensive Serum – launched by Aldi, this product is already a phenomenal success overseas, voted as the number one anti-aging serum in the UK. It works to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, improves skin elasticity and retails for only $9.99!

NIVEA Visage Oxygen Power Reviving Night Cream – working to energise the skin while you sleep, new cells are formed at an accelerated rate (plumping and firming your skin), while 15 percent pure oxygen leaves the skin gorgeously renewed.

Olay Total Effects Daily Serum – designed to help battle the seven signs of ageing, including skin dullness, fine lines and uneven skin tone, the serum is formulated with two times more age fighting ingredients, to help ensure a younger looking you for longer.

From:Beauty Haven.com and KhushSingh.com

Khush Singh New York New Jersey Bridal & Indian Bridal Makeup Artists

Making your Eyes look bigger

We use makeup as a medium of highlighting our looks, for e.g., foundation and concealer for fairer and smoother skin, blush for high cheeks, lip colors for glossy lips and of course, eye makeup for bigger and bolder eyes. Eyes are the first thing we notice when we look at a person, therefore, presenting them with great makeup is very important. You can do a lot with various types of eye makeup to accentuate the way they look, one of the reasons being, to make them look bigger. You can also use eye makeup supplies like liners, mascaras and artificial eye lashes to make them look larger than their original size. This is a typical demand for Asian eyes, as they are small naturally. Hence, if you are looking for ways on how to make eyes look bigger, read on to find some easy yet effective tips.

How to Make Eyes Look Bigger with Makeup

There are different eye makeup techniques used, which are very effective to make small eyes look bigger. With tools like the thicker eyeliner, dark mascara, light eyeshadow and eyelash extensions (optional), you can definitely accentuate the way your eyes look. In the coming up paragraphs we will learn how to make eyes look bigger with these tools and techniques, in just a few simple steps. So, keep reading...

How to Make Eyes Look Bigger with Eyeliner
One of the main materials which is used in the process of making your eyes look bigger is your eyeliner. Once you have applied your eyeshadow in a soft and pale manner, you can start applying the eyeliner in a specific pattern which will give your eyes a bigger look.

After the eyeshadow, use an eye pencil to draw a line very close to your top lashes and use a cotton ball to smudge it carefully, to create a thick border. You can use any color eye pencil, as the border looks very classy when it is colored.
Then apply the black or brown eyeliner very close to your bottom eyelashes, from the outer corner proceeding towards the inner.
Once the lower eye-line is ready, you apply the liner to the top eyelashes around the colored border, so that your eye makeup goes in the order of eyeshadow, eye pencil and then eyeliner for the top lashes.
Another tip on how to apply eyeliner to make eyes look bigger is that, thicker eyeliners make the eyes look bigger and bolder. You can also try the winged eyeliner to try a retro and stylish look.

How to Make Eyes Look Bigger with Mascara
Mascara can also be a very useful material to accentuate your eyes. Using black mascara is more effective than using transparent or brown mascara, because the color black gives a distinct outline.

With an eyelash curler, curl your lashes, so that the eyes are more visible and distinct. If you have thin eyelashes which are not very thick, you can use artificial ones and then curl and color them. But many women are afraid to use artificial eyelashes, as they think they might fall off or look fake, which is not a risk if well put.

Apply one coat of mascara to both the top and bottom lashes. Make sure you use some mascara tips, so that there are no lumps seen on the lashes at intervals.

How to Make Eyes Look Bigger by Shaping Eyebrows
This step is completely optional and depends on your personal choice if you want to shape your eyebrows.
For those of you who would like to choose this option, you can simply use an eyebrow plucker or tweezers to remove the excess hair from the brow. These are some useful eyebrow makeup tips, for you.

Making them thin will brighten up the eye makeup, as this is considered to be very effective in how to make eyes look bigger.
However, remember that, you should not over pluck your eyebrows as that will make the top of your eyes look barren giving your face a swollen look.

Therefore, make sure you shape them according to your face structure. Once this is done, use an eyebrow pencil to darken them very slightly, which is not needed if you already have thick ones. Also remember, the gap between the two brows should not be more than an inch to give it a perfect look and use various eye makeup ideas.

With these simple steps on how to make eyes look bigger, I am sure you have found the right ways of accentuating them with makeup. So, take all the time you need and practice these steps before you get out with the most perfectly done beautiful eyes!

The Look: Green & Gold

Emerald Eyes with Lily Cole

The British model is practically made to wear this hue, thanks to her rich auburn locks. It’s a colour match made in heaven.

To get Lily’s eye look, arm yourself with a pigmented shadow and a good eye primer.

1.) To begin, ensure your eyelids are free of residual make-up before taking to them with an eye primer. We love NP Set Eye Primer because it keeps your lids nourished and ensures your shadow stays put.

2.) Next, line your upper lash line with a loose green or aqua powder, then blend the colour upwards and outwards until your eyelid is covered and there is a hint of colour near your brow bone. Don’t forget to softly define your lower lash line too, extending the line until the two lines meet at the outer corner of the eye. For a pigmented colour that stays put, we like Prestige Cosmetics Let Loose eyeshadow in Galaxy (a deep apple green).

3.) To finish your eye look, apply lashings of a deep black mascara to your top and bottom lashes. We love Rimmel London 1-2-3 Looks Mascara.

Bridal Mehendi Designs for your Hands

The most beautiful designs add grace to a bride's hands. Here are some of the most intricate designs I have seen. 

Mehendi Tips : Do's & Don'ts

Do's

Wash the area to be decorated with a good soap (one with a mud base) and water. 
Mehendi should be kept for 2-3 hours till it is fully dry.

Scrape off the dry Mehendi and do not wash it with water for atleast 24 hours, to ensure maximum colour. 

Apply a mixture of lemon and sugar, atleast twice, to the dry area. 
After the tattoos are dried completely get some steam passing through cloves over the gas and apply Vicks for a good darkened color.

When the Mehendi starts fading and appears patchy, it can be removed by applying cosmetic body bleach. 

Dont's

Do not use an oily soap as this can prevent the color from setting properly 
After the tattoos are applied avoid washing the area with soap or water 
Avoid staying close to the air conditioner as it dries up the mehendi 

Intricate Mehendi Designs

Every couple is hoping for a good marriage.  For such a place, the theme should be treated and Beautiful Mehndi Designs decorations should be carefully chosen.  One of the important details of the Beautiful Mehndi Designs tables.The reception is, if everyone spends most of his time, because it is well decorated.  Thanks to decorate tables, a couple can make marriage quite remarkable.