AICW 2015 Runway Make Up | How to get the Modern Bridal Look

Gone are the days when hues of red dominated Indian marriages (but in some parts, they still do). Today, the modern bride is excited to experiment on her big day. Be it opting for unique bridal wear, or minimal make up, brides are not shying away from looking different and fresh for their big fat wedding. The recently concluded Amazon India Couture Week 2015 showcased several looks, that left most to-be brides (and even those waiting in the wings) with dreamy eyes. Designers like Anju Modi, Manish Malhotra, Sabyasachi among others showcased mesmerizing outfits, that made future brides sit up and notice the bridal trends for this year. But apart from the outfits, what really stood out for us were the make up trends, put together brilliantly by the Make Up experts at MAC cosmetics. From nude hues to warmer tones, there was something for everyone. We decode some of our favorite looks created by the experts, which are sure to rock the wedding season this year.

Anju Modi

• Start with the Studio Moisture Cream, a super-rich creamy moisturizer boosted with skin-nourishing extracts including passion fruit, spinach leaf, green tea, algae, wheat germ and coconut. Moistens, feeds, firms and protects the skin and Promotes a healthy radiance.

• For a long lasting hold on the makeup, hydration oil control and smooth texture, use the Prep + Prime Natural Radiance primer

•  Apply the Mineralize Moisture Foundation and set it using the Mineralize Skinfinish Powder 

• Conceal using the Pro Concealer Palette

• Apply Vintage Rose Cream Color Base on the eyelids for a sheer base

• Use Lash No.7 for added drama

• Keep the brows well groomed

•  Use Hush Cream Color Base on the cheek and contour them with Mineralize Skinfinish

• Apply Skin Studio Nail Lacquer on the nails

• Line the lips with Burgundy and Cherry Lip Pencil

• Fill them with the Dangerous Lipstick

Manish Malhotra 

• Start with Fix+, an aqua-spritz of vitamin and minerals, infused with a calm-the-skin blend of green tea, chamomile, cucumber, topped off with the fresh, natural, energizing scent of Sugi. It adds radiance and helps prepare the skin

          •    Next apply the Studio Moisture Cream, a super-rich creamy moisturizer boosted with skin-nourishing extracts including passion fruit, spinach leaf, green tea, algae, wheat germ and coconut. Moistens, feeds, firms and protects the skin and Promotes a healthy radiance.

             •  Correct and Conceal using the Pro Conceal and Correct Palette

     • Use the Shadester Sculpting Powder to contour the cheeks

                 • Use the Vanilla Pigment for a wash of color. Apply Sincere Blush

              •    Apply Hush Cream Color Base on the eyelids for a sheer base.

               •  Create a smokey eye using Sketch, Ricepaper, Carbon Eyeshadow and Chromographic Pencil NW25/NC30

     •    Use Lash No.4& 7 for added drama

     •     Use Overlacquer MAC on the nails

        •     Line the lips with Soar Lip Pencil and fill them in with Mehr and Sandy B Lipstick

Rimple & Harpreet Narula

   • Start with Fix+, an aqua-spritz of vitamin and minerals, infused with a calm-the-skin blend of green tea, chamomile, cucumber, topped off with the fresh, natural, energizing scent of Sugi. It adds radiance and helps prepare the skin

 •   Apply the Studio Moisture Cream, a super-rich creamy moisturizer boosted with skin-nourishing extracts including passion fruit, spinach leaf, green tea, algae, wheat germ and coconut. Moistens, feeds, firms and protects the skin and Promotes a healthy radiance.

 •     For a long lasting hold on the makeup, hydration oil control and smooth texture, use the Prep + Prime Natural Radiance primer

 •  Apply the Studio Sculpt Foundation and conceal using the Pro Concealer Palette. Set with the Careblend Powder

• Apply the Constructivist Paint Pot, a long-wearing bendable cream shadow on the eyelids followed by Blacktrack Fluidline Eyeliner Gel

•  Use Lash No.4 and apply a coat of Haute & Naughty Mascara for added drama

•  Keep the brows well groomed

•  Use Hush Cream Color Base on the cheeks as a highlighter. Contour with Mineralized Skinfinish

•  Apply Skin Studio Nail Lacquer on the nails

• Line the lips with Burgundy Lip Pencil

•  Fill them with the Sin Lipstick

Do you have a favorite look or are looking forward to trying out any of them? Let us know on Twitter at - @priyaadivarekar - and join the conversation.

Love,

The Dancebee