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Best of Beauty at Amazon India Fashion Week A/W’ 15: Day 3

The third day of Amazon India Fashion Week was all about the wintery palette with subtle eyes, luminous skin and earthy tones. Here is an insight into everything we loved about beauty and make-up at day three of the Amazon India Fashion Week.

#1 Modern take on smokey eyes

Designers Paromita Banerjee and Tanvi Kedia took a modern take on the classic smokey eyes by highlighting the inner corners using a touch of gold. The gold seemed to have perfectly blended into the grey stone blue eyeshadow above the eyelid and into the lower lash line.

#2 R for red, R for retro!

Red lips were prominent throughout the first day of the Amazon India Fashion Week and they appeared yet again on the third day, but with a retro spin. Designers Anupama Dayal, Sanchita and Namrata Joshpuria made a statement with soft subtle kohl eyes keeping the focus only on the perfectly sculpted rusty red lips.

#3 Luminescent skin

The third day of Amazon India Fashion Week was all about dewy, luminescent skin with just a hint of blush for a natural flushed glow. Models had flawlessly radiant looking skin with soft highlights, contoured and structured cheeks that appeared fresh and romantic.

March 28, 2015
Best of hair-styling at Amazon India Fashion Week A/W’ 15: Day 3

Immaculately clenched hair, serpentine tresses, simple straight hair and gothic emo looks dominated the runway on day three at the Amazon India Fashion Week A/W’ 15. Here’s a quick look on the best hair-styling trends that were most prominent on the ramp.

#1 Tidy ponytails

Designer duo Pankaj and Nidhi opted for neat ponytails for their collection ‘Rouge Minerale’ which perfectly complimented the reds, arctic pink and sapphire blue silhouettes on the other hand designers Tanvi Kedia and Paromita Banerjee also went for neatly clenched ponytails for their traditional collections ‘Jama ’and ‘Boro part 2’ respectively.

#2 Serpentine tresses

The models looked stunning walking down the ramp for designer Rina Singh’s artistic pieces under the label ‘EKA’ and label 11.11 in open wavy tresses on the third day of the Amazon India Fashion Week.

#3 Go Emo

Designer Sanchita opted for something different by giving an ‘emo look’ to her models dressed up in leopard and floral print outfits.

#4 Open Locks

Designer Anupama Dayal presented her ethnic yet contemporary collection where models were seen wearing maang tikkas and head scarves with long front locks.

#5 Straight middle-part hair

Designer Namrata Joshipura went simple with straight middle-parted hair complementing her strong, powerful and feminine collection for her collection showcased at Amazon India Fashion Week A/W’15

March 28, 2015
Highlights of Amazon India Fashion Week A/W’ 15: Day 3

Take a look at the highlights of the third day of Amazon India Fashion Week Autumn/Winter’ 15

Day three at the Amazon India Fashion Week kicked off with designer Paromita Banerjee’s collection ‘Boro Part 2′. An extension to her previous autumn/winter’ 13 collection, this lineup showcased a beautiful amalgamation of hand-woven fabrics involving various textures, techniques and intricate designs.

Designer Tanvi Kedia’s collection ‘Jama’, represented the journey of a traveller’s adventures through India, Pakistan and Afghanistan. Saris, lehengas, shararas, kurtas and skirts comprising a vivid color palette with traditional hues were the highlights of the collection.

‘Seekers Keepers’ by designer Rina Singh represented a fabulous ensemble borrowing inspiration from stories across the world, small villages, big cities, travellers, socialites and many more under the label ‘EKA’. From the purest beiges to deep mahogany, the collection displayed tremendous artwork in terms of designs and silhouettes.

Next in line was Armor by 11:11. People from all walks of life walked down the ramp in just the right shades for winter with drapes in black and gold featuring armor jackets, lace dresses and unique silhouettes.

Designer Sanchita’s line was all about celebrating the feminine spirit manifested through romantic influences along with leopard and floral prints with a hint of ikat! Clean androgynous lines combined with artisanal techniques were prominent throughout the lineup.

Taking inspiration from the monuments of Delhi, Designer Anupama Dayal presented the collection ‘Jamali Kamali’. Shades of sandstone, ecru, tones of red, ochre and of pale blue with a slight touch of a Bohemian element made this collection stand out.

Taking inspiration from ‘Nyx’ – also known as the Greek goddess of night Designer Namrata Joshipura’s collection was made of deeper hues like marigold orange, deep red, ruby, ocean green and golds. She dedicated the collection to the Indian Women’s Hockey team that recently won the Hockey World League.

Concluding the third day of the Amazon India Fashion Week was the designer duo Pankaj and Nidhi with their collection ‘Rouge Minerale’. Reds, arctic pinks, sapphire blues and greys dominated the runway with impeccably crafted silhouettes.

March 28, 2015
Best of Beauty at Amazon India Fashion Week A/W’ 15: Day 2

The second day of the spectacular fashion flair took off with designers like Rohit Gandhi and Rahul Khanna, Hemant and Nandita, Samant Chauhan, Malini Ramani and Rina Dhaka showcasing their warm, wintry palette and collections full of prints and textures. From soft nude lips to doll-like lashes, here are the make-up trends that stood out on the second day of the Amazon India Fashion Week A/W’ 15.

#1 Smokey is the new black!

Smokey eyes ruled the runway with designers Rohit Gandhi and Rahul Khanna, Samant Chauhan, Malini Ramani and Rina Dhaka choosing the latest trend to complement their collections.

#2 The ‘no make-up’ make-up look

Designers Hemant and Nandita and Amit Aggarwal went for the ‘no make-up’ make-up look with natural-looking eyes, bare skin and bold eyelashes.

#3 Bare lips

On the second day of the Amazon India Fashion Week, most designers went with neutral shades for the lips except designers Hemant and Nandita’s models who donned rouge pink lips.

March 27, 2015
Best of hair-styling at Amazon India Fashion Week A/W’ 15: Day 2

Beachy Bohemian curls, neatly teased hair, fuss-free buns, and simple straight hair dominated the ramp on the second day at the Amazon India Fashion Week A/W’ 15. Here’s a sneak peak into the hairstyling trends that were prominent on the runway at day two of AIFW.

#1 Teased hair

Designers Rohit Gandhi and Rahul Khanna opened the second day of the 25^th edition of the Amazon India Fashion Week by unveiling their collection ‘An early frost’ with models walking the ramp in neatly tied hair with teased puffs to enhance the overall impact of their structured outfits.

#2 Beachy Bohemian curls

Designer duo Hemant and Nandita and designer Pallavi Mohan opted for loose Boho curls for their collections. They accessorised the model’s beachy locks with hats and floral retro bands.

#3 Tidy buns

Designer Samant Chauhan chose fuss-free neat buns to complement his collection that represented purity and divine energy.

#4 Messy fishtail braids

Designers Malini Ramani and Rina Dhaka presented their edgy and dazzling collections with models walking the catwalk in side-swept messy fishtail braids.

#5 Straight middle-part hair

Staying true to their design philosophy ‘simplicity is the ultimate form of sophistication’, designer duo Abraham and Thakore went for straight hair with a middle-parting accessorised with monochrome clips on either sides of the parting on the second day of the Amazon India Fashion Week Day.

March 27, 2015
Best of Beauty at Amazon India Fashion Week A/W’ 15: Day 1

Amazon India Fashion Week A/W’15 kicked off yesterday in the best way possible. From the minimal make-up look, to fresh and dewy, to bold statement lips, there was a degree of experimentation and tonnes of catchy statements everywhere! Here are the make-up trends that stood out on day 1.

#1 The best of reds

Make-up artists brought sexy back with red. Bold and bright shades of scarlet, wine and berry red ruled the stage on day 1. From designer Anju Modi’s ‘How to write a fairytale’ to Kavita Bhartia and Rajesh Pratap Singh’s ‘The best medicine is laughter’, almost every show made a statement with well-defined lips, be it matte or glossy, adding a pop of colour to the pastel and neutral hues.

#2 Glittering eyes

On day 1, designer Anju Modi showcased shimmery white and aqua blue smoky eyes on her models. Other designers like JJ Valaya, Nikasha, Kavita Bhartia went for a neutral minimal look with a thin liner and a hint of mascara.

#3 Structured cheeks

Designer JJ Valaya had his models look sculpted with completely defined cheeks and intense blusher. Other designers like Payal Singhal, Nikasha, Rajesh Pratap Singh went for a sun-kissed natural contour with a dash of neutral blush.

March 26, 2015
Here’s everything you missed at Amazon India Fashion Week Day 1

The 25^th edition of Amazon India Fashion Week kicked off with designer Rajesh Pratap Singh’s collection ‘The Best Medicine is Laughter’ celebrating the efforts of medical practitioners and paying a tribute to them. The day followed with designers like Anju Modi, Kavita Bhartia, JJ Valaya and more showcasing their collections. Here’s everything you need to know.

Designer Rajesh Pratap Singh’s collection ‘The Best Medicine is Laughter’ paid a tribute to professionals associated with healthcare. The runway was surprisingly decked with beds in a hospital-like setting and models walked down the ramp donning monochromes, checks, prints, separates all in black and white paired with cat-eye glasses and a pop of red on the lips.

Designer Nikasha’s collection ‘Ruby’ presented ethnic clothes with a touch of fusion in shades of white, bright yellow and red with gold detailing and accessories.

Designer Payal Singhal’s collection titled ‘A French Love Song’ showcased a hint of pastel with subtle embellishments and their dreamy affair with Chantilly lace.

Designer Kavita Bhartia’s collection was all about shades of white, rouge pink, mustard and blue displayed through modern sculpted silhouettes and intricate handwork.

Borrowing a page from a modern fairytale, Designer Anju Modi’s collection was a treat to the eyes. The models walked the catwalk sporting shoes with wings and angelic crowns breaking away from the usual for this collection titled ‘how to write a fairytale’ on the first day of the Amazon India Fashion Week.

Concluding the first day of the Amazon India Fashion Week was designer JJ Valaya’s collection ‘The Bolshoi Bazaar’. The lineup was inspired by a unique combination of the Indian and Russian cultures. The subtle sense of grandeur and drama came together in multiple silhouettes that embraced the spirit of India in a whole new manner.

March 26, 2015