DASHAMI: On immersion day go traditional red-and-white. Pick a cotton-based linen sari that's easy to pleat and dance in. Opt for smokey eyes for an intense look. File picture
It's fun to go pandal-hopping all night but how to hide the dark circles the morning after? You want to show off those new stilettos but would you be able to walk all night in them? Swagata Paul, a makeover artiste who lives in DC Block’s The Residency, shares styling tips for the four days of the pujas. The outfits are courtesy Toga of CD Block.
Puja make-up tips
- Go for contrast blouses to stand out. Don’t wear a red blouse with a red sari.
- Don’t overdress. You don’t have to display all the accessories you bought in these four days.
- Chuck stilettos for wedges or block heels if you’ll be walking miles to see pandals.
- When doing make-up, don’t try to look fairer. Identify the most beautiful feature of your face and play that up.
- Always begin your make-up by using primer (for long lasting effect) and then concealer. Every face has pigmentation, sun-burns, dark circles etc that need to be concealed first. If you apply foundation without a concealer the blemishes will appear darker after a while.
- To emphasise your cheekbones, apply a darker shade under them. To make your nose appear slim and sharp, apply a darker shade on the sides and a lighter shade along the top.
- The eyes are the mirror to your soul and personality, and must be highlighted. Always make sure the eye shadow is lightest under the eyebrow and darkest above the eyelashes.
ASHTAMI: This light georgette sari has a dove grey digitally-printed anchal and flame coloured pleats. “I’ve played up the peach, pink and green from her anchal and lent these colours to her eyes,” says Paul. File picture
NAVAMI: Make your lower eyelids darker to cover up the puffiness after pandal-hopping all night. Go for a carefree cotton skirt, green bustier and long colourful jacket and team it with a statement necklace. File picture