It’s shaadi season. If you’re not already there, most of you will soon be traveling back to the homeland for the winter holidays and over the next month or so will be attending at least two weddings a night. In theory, you will be there to wish the newlyweds well, but in reality you will be checking out members of the opposite sex decked out in their finest shaadi garb while simultaneously whispering with your friends about your competition. But, most importantly, you will be there to see what the bride is wearing. Did she get her jora made by India’s Tarun Tahiliani or did she go with Pakistani designer HSY? What kind of jewelry set is she wearing, is it authentic polki or is it kundun? And finally, who did her makeup – Tariq Amin or a no name?
The makeup, oh the makeup. It seems the bridal makeup industry in the desi world is truly hit or miss – you can look stunning on one event and frightful the next. Artists not familiar with your skin or those who take themselves so seriously they don’t care what you think cause catastrophes that include wrong foundation shades, scary black eyes with dark red lips and shimmer galore. Many ladies put all their faith into their artist, which may work at times, but generally this is a wrong move! Don’t go into your bridal appointment oblivious, ladies – this is the most photographed day of your life (and yes, these pictures really do last forever)! Whether you are in Bhawalpur or Bombay, you must walk into your makeup session with a few crucial pointers in hand. Read the rest of this entry »
Black Friday scares me. For those not in the U.S. and unfamiliar with the day, Black Friday kicks off the Christmas shopping season and is one of the biggest shopping events of the year. 
