Bookmark these impeccable looks from StyleSpeak’s go-to bridal guide for 2023

Weddings are a time of celebration and looking your best is a given. Brides are the mainstay at any wedding, wearing elegant attires, tasteful makeup and gorgeous hairdos, they look like damsels from heaven.

But with the ever evolving, bridal trends, it gets tough to find the latest and in-fashion looks for the bride. But help is at hand – StyleSpeak has you covered as we have chalked out the annual Bridal Palette customized to suit your bride with inputs from leading Industry Experts.

This year sees minimalism as the core trend. Taking a page from Alia, Kiara, and Aathiya’s diary, the minimalistic natural avtaar has caught the bridal world by storm. So, amp up your vanity case as you create the most beautiful brides looking their naturally beautiful selves.

FAIR COMPLEXION
The Morning Look

HAIR
Hair Colour: Bold blond highlights like golden blond (warm colour), beige blond (cool colour). Two or three shades of colour will add dimension to the hair. Works well on hairdos too.
Hair Style: Casual, open tresses with slight tongs, half open hairdos, loosely tied braids with fresh flowers and shimmers for a hint of glam.

MAKE-UP
Base: Put a primer and then Ultra HD, minimum foundation matching the skin shade
Cheeks: Coral flushed out blushers complimenting the skin tone. No heavy contouring. Highlight the cheeks.
Lips: Glossy rosy pink hue
Eyes: Smokey brown and pink eyeshadow

STYLING
Apparel: Ivory and gold lehenga/saree with intricate and light tilla work. A lightly embellished blouse with an embroidered handwoven tissue veil
Colours: Ivory and gold, all-white, peach, pastel pink
Fabrics: Organza

The Evening Look


HAIR
Hair Style: Updos – high, low, offset or vertical shapes

MAKE-UP
Base: Ultra HD, Full coverage, Dewy
Cheeks: Warm coral blusher with highlighting
Lips: Matte browns
Eyes: Heavy kohl eye and shimmer

STYLING
Apparel:
Colours:
Fabrics: Organza
Make-up Inputs by Indra Ahluwalia,
Hair Inputs by Sylvia Chen,

WHEATISH COMPLEXION
The Morning Look

HAIR
Hair Colour: Lighter version of cool shades – violet colour palette including raspberry red, coco cola red
Hair Style: Dainty low bun with flowers

MAKE-UP
Base: Airbrush, full coverage
Cheeks: Muted pink
Lips: Brown lip liner nude lipstick
Eyes: Soft smudged outliner with cream eyeshadow

STYLING
Apparel: Intricate embroidery lehenga with crystals and sequins with a lightly embellished flowy veil taken over the head
Colours: Empress rose pink, peach, pastel pink
Fabrics: Chiffon, Organza

The Evening Look

HAIR
Hair Style: Flowy hair styles – loose braids or slightly tonged hair

MAKE-UP
Base: Ultra HD foundation
Cheeks: Highlighter in dusty rose with sheen
Lips: Brown lip liner with brown matte lipstick
Eyes: Gold glitter with smoked out winged liner

STYLING
Apparel: Fish-cut gown with long train for a contemporary look
Colours: Dramatic shades like white and black
Fabrics: Velvet, satin

Make-up Inputs by Indra Ahluvalia
Hair Inputs by Priscila Corner

DUSKY COMPLEXION
The Morning Look

HAIR
Hair Colour: Neutral palette including brown and mocha. Visually appealing hues like mahogany palette
Hair Style: Rounded or crescent moon shape for a traditional look and soft lustrous waves for a more contemporary look

MAKE-UP
Base: Airbrush foundation
Cheeks: Warm pink
Lips: Nude brown
Eyes: Statement eyes with winged liner and champagne shimmer

STYLING
Apparel: Long sleeved blouse with gorgeous embellishments and flowy lehenga with zardozi and mesh work. Alluring veil and a dupatta to add a layer of depth to the attire
Colours: Earthy tones and metallic hues
Fabrics: Chikankari, organza

The Evening Look

HAIR
Hair Style: Low offset buns or chignon adorned with delicate flowers or embellishments.

MAKE-UP
Base: Ultra HD foundation and lighter colour concealer to highlight high points
Cheeks: Deep coral
Lips: Shades of red
Eyes: Rose gold and black eye makeup with mink lashes

STYLING
Apparel: Lightly embellished lehenga with cropped blouse complemented with long dramatic veil or trail
Colours: Warm tones of brown, old-rose pink
Fabrics: Organza, Chikankari
Make-up Inputs by Indra Ahluvalia
Hair Inputs by Sylvia Chen