ART BEAUTY

The festive season has kicked off (across the nation), and if you’re scouring the net for a gram-worthy look – might we suggest a classic smokey eye? Involving intricate detailing, a smokey eye can be teamed with a bold lip or a muted pucker (whatever you fancy) and seldom falters. While a black smokey look may seem like 'the' obvious pick, today we are rallying for the neutral-toned but equally alluring brown smokey eye. Boasting shades of coco and chestnut-it is the perfect bet for folks who don’t wish to go full throttle and commit to the intimidating hue that is black! Scroll further for a step-by-step guide to perfect brown smokey eyes as seen on your favourite celebrities. Here’s A Step-by-Step Guide to Perfecting The Brown Smokey Eye 1. Create an Impeccable Base To ensure immovable makeup and colour retention, start with a thin, even layer of primer. This potent formulation blurs all the imperfections to create a smooth base on the lids. If your vanity is remiss with a p...

  Cult Classic M.A.C Lipglass - Ruby Woo M.A.C Cosmetics Lipglass in the shade Ruby Woo is a cult favourite your makeup kit cannot do without. Delivering a high-gloss, glass-like finish, this formulation can be worn by itself as well as over a lip pencil or lipstick for a long-lasting sheen. Editor’s Pick Lakme Absolute Plump And Shine Lip Gloss - Rose Shine A super-lightweight, luscious gloss that is highly pigmented and available in four flattering shades, the Lakme Absolute Plump And Shine Lip Gloss in the shade Rose Shine delivers instant colour pay-off and lends your pucker three-dimensionality. Instant Colour Pay-Off Nykaa 8 Hour Lasting Full Cover Matte Gloss - Busy Bee Offering up to 8-hour stay-power, Nykaa’s Full Cover Matte Gloss is a non-drying, non-sticky formula that makes your lips appear instantly fuller. Enriched with vitamin E to maximise moisturisation, the lip gloss is super-pigmented and gives your pout a gorgeous sheen. Nykaa Bestseller Maybelline New York Lif...

      If you want to crank up your glam avatar a notch and a half, graphic eyeliner looks should be on your radar. The trend, a novelty of 1960, has stood the test of time and involves sketching geometric patterns (around the eye) in bold, unique hues. Steering clear of mundanity, a graphic liner is chic and bold, whether you opt for a double flick or a floating crease!  1. Chrome EyeLiner Inarguably our favourite pick for the festive season, a chrome graphic eyeliner adds depth and drama to your eyes. Use a liquid liner for a thin strobe along the upper lash line or go all out with an alluring wing – the sea of options is never-ending. Nykaa Recommends: Miss Claire Pearl Eyeliner - 24 Glitter Gold Faces Canada Ultime Pro Glitter Eyeliner - Gold 01 2. Reverse Cat Eye A reverse cat eye is runway-worthy – it adds an incomparable depth to your gaze. If you want to crack this look with (dare we say) minimal effort, add a wing-like tip to the corner of your eye! For a fie...

  THE WINTER BODY CARE SPECIAL There’s a nip in the air and winter clothes have started coming out of the closet. Mumbaikars are waiting with bated breath for a slight drop in temperature (we have winter too, you guys). And while you may want to stay cooped up in the warm indoors, there’s no denying that everybody loves the cool weather. However, that means dealing with chapped lips, static hair, and dry, itchy skin. Ugh! The answer, dear friends, is layering. From furry winter coats, cozy cardigans and trendy puffer jackets to moisturizers, oils and balms, layer right and you’ll be toasty and smooth-skinned all winter long. But it’s so much colder up north, you say. It’s cool but still humid in Mumbai, you moan. How do we deal with skincare based on the kind of winter we have, you ask? Shower (Gel) Power ’Tis the season to go SLS and SLES-free. These chemicals in foaming gels and bodywashes leave your skin feeling dry and rough and nobody wants that. Instead, opt for mild, soap-fr...

If an incognito tab of your mind is always planning your next nail art, you clearly agree life’s too short to have boring nails. After all, aren’t your nails always in the spotlight, no matter what you’re doing. Even right now! Enough reason to opt for vibrant nail art that speaks for itself. We’ve rounded up the best nail art designs to help you nail your manicure. NAIL ART DESIGNS 1. Gel nail art If long lasting nail paint sounds too good to be true, try dipping your talons in gel paint. Gel nail art, with its glossy finish, can last for as long as a month. If you’re down for a DIY, apply a pink gel base coat. Once the pink coat has dried, power up your creative mode and doodle with a white or black gel lacquer and a fine-tipped nail brush. Go crazy – the more abstract your designs, the quirkier the impact. Nykaa Recommends:   Sally Hansen Miracle Gel - 319 Tipsy Gypsy ,  Chambor Gel Effect Nail Lacquer - #510 2. Acrylic nail art Wouldn’t you rather have a manicure that look...