Table of contents for October 2018 in Brides Today

Sridevi was an effortless artist, an effervescent actor, and a versatile style icon. Never the one to shy away from experimenting with her looks on screen, there’s something of the Sridevi factor in girls of our generation. My teenage years were high on a diet of her iconic chiffon saris and sensual song-and-dance sequences, set amidst the romantic Swiss locales. Recapturing that romance in a new-age confidence was Janhvi Kapoor with none other than the designer who had styled Sridevi right in her Gumrah days and on several occasions after that, be it in films or at personal milestones. Taking the train journey, in the enchanting Alps, with Manish Malhotra and Janhvi was akin to revisiting the magic of a bygone era, as I could catch subtle glimpses of the…

Q: If you had to plan a location for the ideal wedding, where would that be? I think it should be an intimate wedding, at a beach, with 35 to 40 people in attendance. So, the place that comes to mind is either Seychelles or Marco Island in Florida. Q: What kind of a vibe would the wedding have? I’d like an all-white wedding, decorated with white flowers, very small and quiet.  Q: What kind of food would you serve at the wedding? Since I’m planning a beach wedding, there will be a lot of sea food and the menu will consist of primarily finger food. I believe that smaller appetisers like this are the best way to go, because that allows guests to sample a lot more without getting…

JEWEL TIP To draw attention to the stellar craftsmanship of carved gemstone jewellery keep your outfit understated.…

JEWEL TIP Pair traditional temple jewellery with rich weaves such as silk, Banarasi, and jamdani. SEE THE SHOP FOR DETAILS…

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It is the relevance and freshness of the harvests of our minds that take centre stage in an era that shifts gears by the second. In its 72nd year of existence, the house of Dior bears ample testimony to this. With its roots sown in dexterity, Dior was established as an haute couture house by Monsieur Christian Dior in the December of 1946. At 30 Avenue Montaigne, Paris, the private atelier harbours the wonderworld of the house of Dior even today, undeterred by the fleeting nature of the world of fashion. Even though, with the passage of time, the house has gained phenomenal prominence and global acclaim in the domains of ready-to-wear, accessories, footwear, jewellery, and beauty among others, the heart of Dior unmistakably lies in haute couture. Known for…

BRONZER TIP A powder bronzer mixed with a gel moisturiser works well for hot and humid wedding destinations. LIP PRIMER TIP Use a lip primer to add vibrance to your lip colour and make it last longer; a lip liner for precision. BLUSH TIP Cranberry and bright apricot shades of blush complement women with darker skin tones. MANICURE TIP To prevent your nails from chipping, apply two base coat layers: one on the tips and one coat on the entire nail bed. BROW TIP Always use a warm brown or taupe shade to fill in your brows so that they look naturally thick. EYESHADOW TIP Use a powder over your eyelid primer to avoid your eyeshadow from unsightly creasing. HAIRSTYLING TIP Intricate braids and embellished hair accessories are the way…

Shader for your Mehendi BEAUTY TIP Green contrasts well against traditional bridal colours such as the vivid shades of red, pink, and gold. Shader For your Cocktail BEAUTY TIP Glittery gold nails set against a dull gold and black outfit make for the perfect cocktail pairing. SEE THE SHOP FOR DETAILS…

Q: What are your hairstyle trend predictions for the coming season? It is all about playing with the texture of your hair. Go with natural movement. If you’re getting layers, they should be seamless and free-flowing. Even haircuts will lean towards a coming-from-a-party look more than a going-to-a-party look. Q: What are your haircare tips for the autumn/winter season? Winter heralds in the festivities and the party season. With that comes the frequent need to resort to extreme hair styling with heated tools and, sometimes, even putting your hair through chemical treatments. To add to that, the drop in temperature, dust, and pollution can leave our hair severely battered, bruised, and damaged. The key to banish hair concerns in winter is to arm yourself with the right products that will…

Reds for a night wedding BEAUTY TIP Use a lip liner for precise application and apply a lighter red in the centre of your lips for a plumping effect. Pinks for a day wedding BEAUTY TIP Use a lip shimmer on top of your lipstick to seamlessly shift from day to night and for a glam twist. SEE THE SHOP FOR DETAILS…

Q: What should a bride definitely have in her cocktail beauty kit? A long-lash mascara and a poppy lipstick is something that every bride should have in her touch-up kit. These essentials are also great if you are a summer bride or getting married in a summer locale. Pick a lip colour that makes you stand out. Q: What makeup product should a bride avoid if she is getting married in a tropical, summer locale? Avoid using bronzers and bronze shades for your eye makeup. Keep your look very subtle and light. Pack your vanity kit with a good pressed powder to keep your look intact and to avoid your makeup from melting in the hot, tropical heat. Q: If you had to pick the perfect bridal lip colour, what…

Blusher For your Milni BEAUTY TIP Keep your blush light and dewy for a daytime look and go darker for a night-time get together. SEE THE SHOP FOR DETAILS…

Kulm Hotel St. Moritz has a very long history in hospitality, dating back to 1856. Over the years, the hotel has witnessed several royal occasions, and of course, grand weddings from different countries. The beautiful location overlooking the iconic lake and picturesque village of St. Moritz makes it special for couples taking vows at this iconic hotel. Surrounded by mountains and glaciers, Kulm Hotel is both a summer and winter wonderland. The hotel recently hosted a big fat Indian wedding putting together a week-long show of revelries. What’s more, it was not just the invited guests who partook in the celebrations, but the entire local community watched the parade and cheered the newlyweds. The hotel works in close collaboration with Tehiya Narvel Events to plan and host customised editions of…

Born of the magical encounter between the creative director of Boucheron, Claire Choisne, and the current Maharaja of Jodhpur, His Highness Gajsingh II, Bleu de Jodhpur is a high-jewellery collection charting the borders of innovation and tradition. Between Jodhpur, the “City of Sun” and the jeweller from the “City of Light”, the affinities are many and the love affair between the maison and the city is obvious. Boucheron has played on its legendary boldness to offer a collection that once again pushes the creative challenge to the limit: work made from new materials like marble and sand. With over 105 designs and 60 pieces, Bleu de Jodhpur is an ode to the riches of India, its beauty, and its inspiring people. The splendour of the most incredible palaces and citadels…

Q: Tell us about your most unusual makeup encounter. Recently, we had to help coach a man learn how to do makeup on himself as he was considering a gender switch. It is different from drag makeup and it required an understanding of his goals in order for us to tailor-make the lesson for him. Q: Are there any makeup hacks that you swear by? Mix Aqua Seal with Mist & Fix (both from Make Up For Ever) to customise a waterproof setting spray and use it as the last step of your makeup routine—this ensures your makeup stays all day! Q: What advice do you have for Indian brides-to-be? Less is more! Complexion is the most important factor, so it is a must to use colour-correcting primers and orange…

JEWEL TIP Accentuate your Bengali reds and whites with the intricate gold details of filigree jewellery. SEE THE SHOP FOR DETAILS…

Since time immemorial, India has been a reservoir of meticulous craftsmanship, stemming from the multitude of arts and crafts deriving from diverse cultural domains. The country’s fascination with body adornment gave birth to the concept of jewellery 5,000 years ago. With time, its enticing charm only heightened, giving rise to a profusion of indigenous jewellery art forms, the most pronounced of them being meenakari, filigree, temple, inlay, and glyptographic jewellery. Meenakari is the process of enamelling and ornamenting gold surfaces with intricate designs using liquid and powdered minerals and gemstones. “The art, roughly, started in the sixth century. The Romans were already familiar with the craft of enamelling and used the two techniques of cloisonné and champlevé. By the 14th century, enamelling was prevalent in the Byzantine Empire. In the…

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Created by best friends Nipoon and Rajkumar in 2005 to redesign and recreate an often overlooked appliance—the humble fan—Anemos now has appliances which have garnered a place of pride in India, in some of the most celebrated homes. Founder Rajkumar sits down with us to talk to us about the birth of Anemos and how they brought about the winds of change in the Indian furniture industry, starting a company named after the Greek god of wind—Anemos. WHAT KIND OF PRODUCTS CAN A BUYER FIND AT ANEMOS? At Anemos, a buyer will find a wide range and variety of fans, such as chandelier fans, vintage fans, designer fans, bladeless fans, and many more. We also have stunning music players. These music pieces, each more unique than the other, are a…

BEAUTY TIP Gel-based moisturisers work well for a hot and humid climate. BEAUTY TIP Opt for thick formulas for cold and dry mountain weather conditions. BEAUTY TIP A light moisturiser works very well for indoor weddings. Air conditioning can dry your skin. BEAUTY TIP For hot and dry desert conditions, moisturisers with SPF are your best bet.…

12 MONTHS BEFORE A hair mask ensures that your freshly-washed strands receive the moisture they lose on a daily basis due to environmental factors. Masking on a regular basis ensures your hair always has a protective layer over it and your strands are soft. 11 MONTHS BEFORE If you are struggling with scalp issues, make sure you’re using a shampoo that is specifically formulated to target your scalp. A good shampoo keeps your scalp clean, thus preventing sebum build-up and dandruff. 10 MONTHS BEFORE A good concentrate ensures well-conditioned locks. While oiling is beneficial, it becomes almost impossible to step out with oily hair and scalp. Using a lightweight serum with avocado ensures your hair stays moisturised through the day. 9 MONTHS BEFORE The centuries-old advice of using amla for…

Q: Where does Kama Ayurveda stand today in the traditional Indian skincare space? We stand very close to the heart of Ayurveda. We work together to ensure that our formulations are unadulterated and true to ancient manuscripts. Q: Is the Ayurvedic beauty segment more streamlined today in terms of categorisation, safety standards, and packaging? Yes, the entire natural category has grown exponentially over the last few years. Consumers, nowadays, check the packaging and the contents and are conscious of what they put on their skin. Also, Kama Ayurveda is now PETA and COSMOS-certified. Q: What skin and haircare regimes would you recommend to brides-to-be and how early should they start? Ideally, it’s never too early to start preparing. Our skincare and haircare products are remedial and restorative in nature. The…

Huer For your Bachelloutte BEAUTY TIP Powder bronzers are easier to spread over a large area unlike cream bronzers, which should be used on your face. SEE THE SHOP FOR DETAILS…

Waterproof Beach Wedding BEAUTY TIP Along with your waterproof makeup, opt for products with SPF for a fuss-free beach-side celebration. SEE THE SHOP FOR DETAILS…

STEP INTO KHADI Ditch khadi ensembles in ivory and off-white. Instead, pick one in classy dark neutrals with understated embellishments for your romantic pre-wedding date.…

Q: What would be the ideal location for your dream wedding? I definitely want a destination wedding. I’d want my wedding to be at a quaint and remote place in Europe. Europe has some breathtakingly beautiful sites and having my wedding there would be a dream come true! Q: What kind of décor do you envision at the ceremony? I’m really drawn towards rustic, old-world style décor. I feel like there’s something really purifying about it. Q: What kind of food would you like to serve? The menu would be in favour of the guests. And since everyone has different tastes, I’d want the menu to include all sorts of cuisines so that there’s something for everyone. Q: What would you wear on your wedding day? On my wedding day,…

JEWEL TIP Maintain a fine balance between bright colours and intricate details so that it doesn’t overpower your look. JEWEL TIP If you are opting for bright gold filigree jewellery at your wedding, choose rich textiles in contrasting colours. JEWEL TIP Steer away from the usual all-black ensemble, and opt for a monotone emerald at your sangeet. A contrasting pink border can help break the look. JEWELTIP A choker with intricate meenakari work can be paired with a low-cut blouse to draw attention to the jewellery. JEWEL TIP For a day wedding, pair your temple jewellery with a light-coloured sari and a bright blouse for a traditional-yet-elegant look.…

JEWEL TIP Green contrasts well against traditional bridal colours such as the vivid shades of red, blue, and gold.…

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The era of fabulous flares, fantastic fringes, and chunky platforms; the era of hippie-chic, power dressing, and glam rock; the era of fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg’s trendsetting wrap dress and Cher’s (one half of the famed musical duo Sonny and Cher) perfect perms; the era of the iconic hippie bar Studio 54 in New York City and John Travolta’s workman suit doing rounds on the disco floor in the 1977-cult classic Saturday Night Fever; in short, the seventies were an era of outrageous styles and glittery costumes for New York. Call it destiny that Adarsh Gill, the first lady of Indian couture, literally, staged her debut collection in the heart of New York in the mid-1970s. At the time when glitzy, shining textures were in vogue, designer Adarsh Gill…

Award-winning florists based in London, Larry Walshe Studios is one of Britain’s premier luxury floral design house. Known for their abundant use of texture and colour, Larry Walshe discusses his distinctive vision with us, that leads the house to create memorable floral displays. HOW DID YOU GET INTO FLORAL DESIGN? I started as a wedding planner with a background in both retail and interior design. I became fascinated with how flowers can be used as a medium to totally transform a space and through my past career, developed a true appreciation and love for flowers.  WHICH IS YOUR FAVOURITE STYLE OF FLORAL DESIGN? One of the best parts about my job is that no two days, weddings, or parties are ever the same. We always strive to interpret any brief…

Aditya Mohan, director, Snapsoul India, talks to us about the things to keep in mind when taking photographs at a beach ceremony, saying, “One of the biggest challenges as a photographer is the sun. We get really lucky if it’s cloudy and it’s nicely overcast throughout the day. For décor, it is equally important that the wind doesn’t pick up at any point, especially if there are a lot of suspended designs. A beach gives us the setting to create something more personalised as opposed to shooting in closed venues because you can focus more on the couple and the emotions, rather than focussing on the backdrops. The vibe at a beach is a lot more laid-back too.”…

The LaLiT Suri Hospitality Group scion Keshav Suri married his longtime partner Cyril Feuillebois, in a small, intimate ceremony in Paris, France. In a frank tête-à-tête with Brides Today, Keshav Suri tells us about their relationship and their hope for an inclusive society. TELL US A LITTLE ABOUT YOUR RELATIONSHIP. HOW DID YOU TWO MEET AND HOW DID IT ALL BEGIN? It began over a decade ago; we met at a party in 24/7 Bar at The LaLiT New Delhi. It was an instant connect.  WHAT DREW YOU AND CYRIL TO EACH OTHER? The thing that draws any two people to each other—chemistry.  WHAT QUALITY ABOUT EACH OTHER DO YOU LOVE? We are both different people, yet on the same page. We appreciate and respect each other, which has made being together…

Q: What is the one beauty rule you follow religiously? I always wash my face and take off my make up at night. We are exposed to dirt or oil and chemicals all day, so it is not advisable to sleep with that seeping into your skin overnight.  Q: Is there such a thing as over cleansing? Yes, there is a thing such as over cleansing. There are natural oils on our skin, which protect us from bacteria and lock moisture in. Washing your face more than twice a day with a gentle wash is overdoing it. Often, when people get acne outbreaks, they start washing their face multiple times a day with harsh cleansers. That makes things worse. Q: What are your thoughts on apple cider vinegar? It is an ancient…

For a royal wedding in India A royal trousseau with rich red hues deserves an equally rich vanity kit, which gives you a bronzed look. For a destination wedding Flaunt peachy, glowing skin at your destination wedding to go with your pastel-themed décor. SEE THE SHOP FOR DETAILS…

Shadows For your Engagement BEAUTY TIP Use a primer before applying your powder-formula shadow to make it last longer and look more vibrant. Blow basics For your Sangeet BEAUTY TIP While finding a product for your brows, avoid the colour black. Opt for shades of brown instead. SEE THE SHOP FOR DETAILS…

12 MONTHS BEFORE The first step to getting skin that glows with health is drinking lots of water—at least two litres a day. When you’re hydrated, it reflects on your skin. Water also helps eliminate body odour and helps unclog blocked pores in your skin. 11 MONTHS BEFORE Lemons are rich in vitamin C—a great antioxidant which helps boost collagen production in your skin. Lemons also have antifungal and anti-bacterial properties. The fruit can be drying, so make a pack using honey and yogurt and use it once a week. 10 MONTHS BEFORE Your cleansing routine should be followed by a toning routine in order to shrink the appearance of pores. Opt for a toner with chia seeds, its omega 3 fatty acids reduce scars and make your skin radiant…

He probably made your favourite fragrance but it is likely that you’ve never heard of him. Because in all his years as a perfumer, Alberto Morillas’ creations have transcended boundaries and leagues to become bigger than the brands they represent, and iconic in a very singular sense. So popular are some of the scents he has concocted, that their very mention evokes a fragrant memory. The fresh, citric aromas of Calvin Klein One, the floral, effervescent glory of Estée Lauder Pleasures, the high paced, urban sensuality of Flower by Kenzo, and the tantalising, and the Oriental workings of Bulgari Omnia are some of Morillas’ biggest victories out of the 300 odd perfumes he has created over the years. Undisputedly the biggest name in the industry, the self-taught Morillas spared some…

Q: What is the most important thing you’ve learnt about skincare? Don’t go overboard! Trying a hundred different products will not make your skin better. Definitely pick good products, but add something new only once every few weeks. Keeping it simple is really key for skincare. Q: What is your daily skincare regime? Has it changed over the years and do you adapt your routine based on the season? My daily skincare regime changes every few months. But I always have a vitamin C and retinol product in my arsenal. Now, I am using Sunday Riley Cleansing Balm, Sunday Riley CEO Serum, Avène Sunblock in the morning, and a Kara face wipe with Sensibio h20 cleanser, followed by Dr. Dennis Gross Ferulic and Retinol serum, then Dr. Haushka Rose Day…

SWAY TO CHIKANKARI For a refined look post your wedding, opt for an ecru chikankari lehenga with matching intricate embroidery gracing the skirt. GROOVE TO IKAT Give your ikat ensembles a contemporary spin Choose an outfit with a modern silhouette for your mehendi gala. THE MEKHLA TWIRL To look effortlessly sophisticated at your pre-wedding ceremonies, go for a traditional mekhla in vibrant hues of orange and violet. POISE OF KANJEEVARAM Rich Kanjeevaram weaves in burnt brick offset with lush gold accents are sure to heighten the luxe quotient on your wedding day. Rich Kanjeevaram weaves in burnt brick offset with lush gold accents are sure to heighten the luxe quotient on your wedding day. TO DYE FOR At your brunch with the brides maids brigade, pair your charming personality with…

THE ENGAGEMENT EDIT A grand destination for an intimate wedding, Narendra Bhawan beckons you to celebrate your union amidst a small group of friends and family. The erstwhile residence of the last maharaja of Bikaner, it offers the charm and warmth of getting married at a home-away-from-home. A warm-yet-regal wedding venue, it brings forth an eclectic mix of dining spaces that are intended to stimulate your guests with a sentiment that is at once familiar, yet has a nostalgic strain. Gaushala, the outdoor space, makes for an elegant cocktail evening, while a fun evening bachelor’s or bachelorette bash is a great idea at their rooftop set with an azure infinity pool. Take your vows at the beautiful central courtyard, Diwali Chowk, illuminated by hundreds of earthen lamps and decorated with…

The India Story was launched in 2015 at Swabhumi, Kolkata, as a design exposition to honour the choicest creative talents in the country, by the Neotia Arts Trust Initiative. In 2018, the entity added another beautiful chapter to its glittering narrative in the form of its first-ever bridal show, ‘Wedding Diaries’. Speaking on the wedding edit, founder Madhu Neotia said: “I felt that the grandeur of Indian weddings deserved an exclusive attention. Our vision for ‘Wedding Diaries’ is the culmination of everything and everyone that make a dream wedding. ‘Wedding Diaries’, while retaining the essence of TIS, creates a space that is designed to showcase the diverse verticals involved in planning the finest Indian weddings.” As for Kolkata, the exhibit brought together the best of the design minds from pan-India…

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