While most of us start the year with new year resolutions, a few others are making life long commitments with THE Resolution of their life – to become husband and wife! If you’re one of them ’20 brides, then you MUST check out this insider’s cheat code to Indian Bridal Makeup Trends and makeup ideas for you to slay your wedding look 😎

Listen up Brides : Stylists’ reveal the top Indian bridal makeup trends for you to wear with pride! 👄

Coloured Smokey Eyes

Stunning Shot by – Picture Art Company

The classic smokey eyes will never fail to stun, but this year it dons a new avatar that’s flattering on everyone! This season bold brides are choosing to spice up their smokey by ditching the black and opting for candid colours. Matching your smoked lid to your wedding lehenga is the style of the season👌🏼

Makeup Match – Instead of pairing it with matte shadows, use metallic tones & go nude on the lips.*Stunner*

Psst – the right makeup is only possible with the right brushes, so check out our expert’s list eye and lip brush must haves and where to find them!

Contouring + Strobing = Glowing Goddess

Photo – Runways of Lahore

KimK made contouring the biggest trend for an instagood look, but this year it’s the highlight tops the books! This wedding season Makeup Moguls suggest skipping the bronzer and going heavy on the #GLOW. Whether you’re glam-ing up for your cocktail or the Wedding look, with this makeup idea you’ll be high on happiness AND highlights!✨

Makeup Match – Pair your highlights with a matt lip colour to really allow your cheek bones to glow! 🙋🏻

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Contrast your Pout 😘

Stunning Shot by – Total Siddharth Photography

They say “Opposites Attract” – that coudn’t be truer for this makeup idea that’s taking the season by storm. Not matching but contrasting lips, that’s the new norm. So Brides of ’17 let your lips do the talking (pun intended 😋) with contrasting colours! Don’t be shy to try a maharani pink with your orange lehenga, or a purple pout to “unmatch” a parrot green sangeet outfit, think out of the box and go all p(out)!

Makeup Match – Go with nude colours and light hues elsewhere to really make your pout pop!💋

Dark Diva Winter Lips

Stunning Shot by – Cupcake Productions

Till the time the chill lasts, you’re good to go with your favorite vampy lip colour. Choose from purples or reds, go with oxblood hues to really turn heads! Take it up a notch like your favourite Bollywood Divas and accent the darkness with an ombre blend. Get on the gradation trend to get the Perfect Pout. You can use dark hues as an highlighter to make that red lips pop. If Glam is what you’re going for, then this trend is just right!

Ombre Lips Shot by – Karan Sidhu Photography

Makeup Match – Match a neutral smokey eye or pair it with a kohl heavy look – the dark diva trend is off the hook!

Jewelled Toned Make Up tricks 💎

Stunning Shot by – House of Makeup

Rubies, emeralds, violets and sapphire blues aren’t just for your jewellery but also for your makeup too! This season, stylists’ suggest really wearing your bling – with your makeup and not just the ring! Dig through your #GlamKit for that exotic bridal look. Eye shimmery Jewel colours (pun intended) for your eye lids and seal your pout with a ruby or violet to look like an exotic diva without a doubt!👸🏻

Makeup Match – Pair your jewel toned eye and lip makeup with a soft contoured look.

Pink and Peach Perfection (Daytime Divas)

Stunning Shot by – Deepika’s Deep clicks

For those who’re tying the knot with a daytime do ☀️, this breezy makeup trend is for you. Stylists’ say keep the makeup fresh and light for a simple, summer-y and stunning sight! Top it off with a peachy pink or nude on the lips – that’s the last of the Indian bridal makeup trends!

Makeup Match – Choose a dewy foundation instead of a heavy matte and pick shimmery blushes & bronzers to pair with that.

Secret Tip: A makeup trend that we will be raving about this wedding season is the GOLD Lips. We are waiting for the exciting launch by L’Oreal #BoldInGold ✨

That’s a wrap ladies! Pair these makeup trends with a stunning wedding hair style and you’ll nail your wedding look with the best of trends in the top stylists’ handbook 😎

xx

Featured Image Source – Tuhina Chopra Photoworks