5 bridal beauty looks that are anything but ordinary

With smears and smudges, bridal beauty gets a little rough around the edges. Let these 5 looks serve as inspiration.

Cheat on black

Forget all ’80s nightmares and adopt the universally flattering amethyst. Wear it as a thick line across your lids and blend the edges (or try one of these styles). Coat the lower lash line in black and finish with subtle, sheer lipgloss. Try: Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Eye Pencil in Night Violet, Rs 2,100.

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Stay the same

Stick to a monotone palette with highlighted bronze cheekbones (try stripping) and creamy beige lips that bring definition without blanking out your features. Try: ColorBar Touch and Blushe in Paparazzi Bronze, Rs 499.

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Photographs: Arjun Mark, Styling: Allia Al Rufai, Art Direction: Reshma Rajiwdekar, Make-Up And Hair: Rosario Belmonte/Anima Creative Management, Model: Nidhi Sunil, Assisted by Sanjana Sippy, Location courtesy: JW Marriott, Juhu.

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Say it softly

Done right, pink can give subtle edge to an otherwise super-feminine look. Banish all thought of contouring and warm your complexion with fuchsia. Dab pastel pink on your lips for a striking contrast. Try: Lakmé Absolute Face Stylist Blush Duos in Pink Blush, Rs 1,000.

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Mess about

Wear your red lip smudged in a ‘just been passionately kissed’ way, with a matte eyeliner flicked to flatter the shape of your eyes (these hacks will sort you out). Try: L'Oréal Paris Moist Matte Lipstick in Pure Rouge Rs 995.

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Dim the lights

The latest iteration of the smoky eye works best when you swap the shimmery gold for bronze. Skip foundation and finish with a lip tint. Try: Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Cream Shadow Stick in Golden Bronze, Rs 2,650.

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