Beauty Diaries by Kimi

Hi friends, As our Indian Wedding season has already started, I thought of sharing a couple of my ethnic outfits and makeup looks with you. There are a couple of weddings that I have to attend and hence, I'd been collecting a few pieces into my wardrobe collection. Today, sharing with you a gorgeous black and red anarkali suit that I got from Fashionandyou sometime back. I absolutely love this anarkali suit. I remember

Lakmé Salon launched its Bridal Look book – Beautiful Brides in October 2011. They are now running a photo contest for brides-to-be as part of their bridal campaign. Brides-to-be have to upload a stylish picture and get maximum votes to win! The gratification includes  A bridal outfit worth Rs. 1 Lakh , a wedding photography package, complete bridal makeover from Lakmé Salon’s premium hair & makeup experts and Lakmé Salon gift hampers.   Four other winners will also get Bridal consultancy by Lakmé Hair, Skin and Make up experts and Lakmé Gift hampers. As you may be aware, Lakmé Studio and Salon’s team of experts offer customized pre-bridal and bridal treatments according to each bride’s individual need. In consultation with the bride-to-be, the experts guide her to treatments that would replenish and rejuvenate her skin and hair for an added glow at the momentous occasion. Personalized looks are created for her hair & makeup, keeping in mind her wishes...

With the marriage season back in action, the brides today are lucky enough to be able to check out various innovative and breath takingly gorgeous looks to try on. No more of the boring conventional hairdos for Indian brides now. Our " Desi girl " can very well carry the ethnic touch of traditional makeup fused with the oomph of current chic hairstyles to look like a princess on her wedding day. To add an icing on the cake - now you can have proper professionals too who can give you the dream look you've always wanted for yourself on your special day. Jean Claude Beguine Salon has come up with some fresh and amazing Bridal hairdos for this season. These are haute fusion looks that redefine tradition with its French twist. What more can I say on the looks, let the photos do the talking! Check them out below: I personally loved them all, especially the third-last one! :). Which one did you like the most? Share your choice with me in your c...

Forest Essentials wants you to enjoy a, once in a lifetime, ritual in your home, the way it has always been done traditionally over centuries in India, as part of the preparations for your wedding day.  A bride anywhere in her world is the epitome of beauty. Her wedding day is one of the most significant days in her life. This day marks her transition into womanhood. Traditionally there are sixteen ‘shringars’ or ceremonial rituals of beauty and adornment which are performed on the wedding day. These include the oiling and washing of the hair, the polishing of the body and face with exfoliating pastes, nourishing packs and elaborate bathing rituals. The use of the colour red is considered to be auspicious because it has several emotional, erotic and fertility related qualities. This is reflected in the red of the mehndi or intricate patterns of henna on the hands and feet, the red of the bindi and sindoor, and the red palette of the bridal clothes that are worn. The term ‘Shr...