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Designs on D-day

Make-up can make all the difference, says this cosmetologist

THE D-DAY LOOK One of Bharti Taneja's bridal make-over ideas

Lights off, soothing music and with an announcement, a bride walks onto the ramp. Nothing to be shocked about, it wasn't a real marriage. It was the makeover show of well-known aesthetician and cosmetologist Bharti Taneja at Sunder Mahal, Hotel City Park, Pitampura. P.C. Manglam, Ansh International were among the patrons. "The thought behind the show was to make people know how make-up can make a bride beautiful. We have shown 12 different styles of bindi to make the bride look different from others," says Taneja. She lays emphasis on the make-up and hairstyles suitable to Indian weddings, in various regions of the country and aims to demonstrate how faces can be transformed and how hairstyles and make-up during different ceremonies like the exchange of rings, the shagan and the actual wedding can bring unforeseen charisma to the bride.

Range of looks

Eighteen models representing Hindu, Muslim, Sikh, Christian brides from various regions displayed a range of made-over looks.

Taneja says she personally likes subtle and simple make-up. "While doing the make-up, one should keep a focus on the eyes and the dress, and accordingly do the make-up. We try to make face look oval in shape because the oval shape always looks good in make-up."

Taneja is also planning to start centres in different States and promises to come up with more stage shows.

Sparing a thought for her associates, she adds, "I would like to thank my staff at different centres who have helped me turn the thought into the reality. Because any event is not a one-man show but a collective effort."

When were Indian weddings ever a one-man show, or even a one couple show? This trend, though, certainly takes the burden off the giggling friends and elder sisters who used to be responsible for decking up the bride. The times they are a-changing. Yet one thing has not changed. The bride remains the focus of critical appraisal. So why not go about looking your best in the most contemporary way?

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