Lakme Salon Presents The Show Stopping Hair Collection At Lakme Fashion Week 2014

Hello Lovlies!!!

Lakme Fashion Week has begun!!! This fashion week there are a lot of new and different things to look forward to and I don’t just mean the new venue i.e. The Palladium Hotel. Usually fashion week  is all about the clothes and how the makeup & hair compliment them, but not this time!!! Im super excited to tell you guys that Lakme salon is having a hair show at fashion week and the hair is the hero this time! Lakme salon presents 'Show Stopping Hair’ where you will see the biggest hair trends from the Indian Runways at Lakme Fashion Week Winter Festival 2014. 

The collection aims to revolutionize hair fashion in India which Im totally for!!! A lot of people pick their outfit first and then style their hair around it but sometimes I think its more fun to do the opposite ;) The show has been conceptualised and crafted by Lakmé Salon experts with international hairstyle maestro Winnie Loo, and styled by designer Little Shilpa, it looks like its going to be one of the best shows this week.

 The collection includes three dramatic themes: 

• ‘Illusion’, inspired by the natural phenomenon of the ‘Northern Lights’, it is a playful fusion of colors.
• ‘Metamorphosis’ inspired by the complex art forms of postmodern Paris, it is the line of dual hairstyles and textures ranging from straight and curly, to short and long.
• ‘Moulin Rouge’, a modern take on the ‘classic elegant’ with bouffants and waves.

Here’s what Shailesh Moohya and Little Shilpa have to say about the show...

Shailesh Moolya, National Hair Trainer, Lakmé Salons states “Lakmé Salon have been the backstage experts at Lakmé Fashion Week since its inception, and through the ‘Show Stopping Hair’ collection, this expertise in hair styling will be the focus on the ramp. By introducing the latest looks and trends that are making waves internationally, we aim to create excitement on the Indian runway like never before. We have created styles that are avant-garde as well as conventional, keeping in mind women with various hair lengths, personalities, professions.” 

Little Shilpa adds, “Lakmé Salon and I share a common belief that “Fashion goes beyond clothing”. I was delighted when I got the opportunity to style the ‘Show Stopping Hair’ collection for them as their vision of making Indian women runway ready, matches perfectly with my fashion style and statement.”

I can’t wait for 22nd of August!!! And don’t worry guys Im taking you all along ;) I am going to shoot a video and take you right from the pre show backstage madness to the front row of the show!!!

Lakme Absolute Salon - Review

Hello my lovelies,

 So I visited the Lakme Absolute Salon at Bandra to get a facial and I can't tell you how impressed I was. The Salon is very spacious and has a runway right in the middle so if you feel like a supermodel after your service you can strut your stuff too! The walls are full of beautiful black and white images shot backstage at Lakme Fashion Week.

My consultation started with a detailed skin analysis by their skin expert. Now this is great coz they actually use a camera to take pictures of your skin and then transfer them to the computer, after which their skin analysis software gives you a detailed description of the skin type and current condition. Then they will tailor make a facial which is best suited for your skin. So you don't just go in and get a regular facial you get exactly what your skin needs. :)

She told me my skin was oily but a bit dehydrated which was due to my hectic shooting schedule and a family wedding I'm guessing. So they recommended an Algae facial to hydrate my skin.

Their therapy rooms are nice and spacious and my therapist was amazing. The facial was so relaxing and after she was done she gave me a short neck and back massage which I am still blessing her for! The facial left my skin feeling as soft as a baby's bottom!  I am definitely going back to the salon very soon. I was very impressed with the Lakme Absolute Salon and when you visit I'm       sure you will be too!



                 




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Make-Up Masterclass With Natasha Nischol

I was invited to a make-up masterclass  with Natasha Nischol  and I was just so excited !!!  Natasha showed us a lovely day to night make-up look on the lovely Sarah Jane Dias. She also had some wonderful make-up tips for everybody that I am going to share with you !!! :)

1. Mix your moisturiser with a smudge free eyeliner . This makes it easier to blend.
2. Natasha's make-up mantra is the same as mine !!!! "Blend...Blend...Blend !!!"
3. The new range of Lakme eyeshadows are baked so you can use them dry or mix them with some water and use them wet.
4. Use your fingers to blend your eyeshadows if you don't have brushes . I actually prefer using my fingers !
5. If you want a fuller lip don't overdo the lip gloss, just apply it in the middle and then spread it on the sides .
6. Wet your eye shadow and use it as an eyeliner ! This way you can have many coloured liners :)
7. Mix your foundation with your moisturiser to make your own tinted moisturiser .
8. Use cold tea bags on your eyes to get rid of puffy eyes instantly . 
9. Mix different make up trends to get the right look. So for example you can do a stained lip with metallic eyes. 
10. Use invisible liner . I have got to try this one !!!

So guys these are some make-up and beauty tricks & tips I picked up from the session . Hope they help you too :)

Here are some pictures from the masterclass.

Natasha & Sarah welcome all the guests.

Natasha works on Sarah to show us a day look with a nice red pout :)

Glamorous !

Now she takes the look from day to night by building  on the eyes and darkening the mouth.

Sarah was wearing Lakme's new gel nail paint and I must tell you it looked amazing !!! Must try !

Answering questions 

Final finished night look !

A Day At Lakme India Fashion Week

Hello my lovelies !

      So today I spent the day at Fashion Week as a blogger and I must say it was sooooooo different from being a model there . I attended most of the shows that happened today and an event by Style cracker . It was such a fun day ! I am going to take you through it all with some Instagram photos from today :)

     So I came in around noon for my favourite accessory designers show - Valliyan By Nitya Arora.  As usual her jewellry was stunning !!! What I loved were the jewelled anklets n her midi rings. I actually bought a ring right after the show !!! I also watched another talented designer Ken Ferns coz he was showing in the same show and I must say I was very impressed :)

     Full house for Valliyan !

    Sneak peek of her new collection

My new midi ring !!! Love love love !!!!

After this I went for the Style Cracker Hood event which was sooooo much fun !!! They made me a guest stylist and I actually got to  style two boys !!!

Victim no 1 Harshil !!! We first tried out a fun casual look and then since he's getting married soon we decided to try something more traditional too :)

Victim no 2  Shiv was very sporting and used this turban very creatively !

After that I attended two more shows. At Shehlaa By Shehla Khan I loved the blouses !!! And I loved that she did high waisted lenghas minus the dupattas .

Spotted some very interesting viewers at Shehla's Show !

Then moving on to the last show of the day which was for Arpita Mehta . I was very excited to see what she was doing this season coz I had modeled for her when she was just starting out . Her mirror work n cut work collection was gorgeous ! 

Printed lenghas at Arpita's show

Sexy backs !

I loved this heart back blouse from her collection

Soha Ali Khan n Arpita !!!

I had an amazing time at Fashion Week n I'm glad I could take you guys along:)

Here's my outfit !!!

Necklace - Valliyan

Long shirt - from my blog sale 

Skirt - forever 21

Vest- h & m

Shoes - mr price

Bag- NYC