No matter if it is a Bengali wedding or otherwise, weddings are meant to be perfect. When an occasion is celebrated with overwhelming joy, the traditional flavours cannot be ignored. When it comes to the makeup of the Bengali Bride, the paste of sandalwood which is used to make floral decorations on the cheeks, forehead and on the chin is something which is hard to overlook. However, you need an expert to use the brush in a perfect manner. To attract the attention of the onlooker, there is no alternative but adding the contemporary look can add a touch of difference. The bold design you can create with the use of sandalwood along with the red bindi which is placed on the centre of the forehead is something which deserves appreciation.
- Face and eye makeup: With make up which is to be put on the face such as the foundation and compact, the idea is to blend the shades with the complexion of the skin. In addition to this, you can put the kaajal to adorn and embellish the eyes. However, a touch of the modern here can be using the pencil eyeliner which is available in different shades. A combination of black along with sheds such as blue or light green is suitable and does not mar the traditional appeal but makes the eyes look more attractive. Covering the eyes with make up is an art which takes time but once you are finished, it is good to go back to the face.
- Leaving the foundation: Depending one the climate, you can apply the foundation and leave it for sometime and then compress it with cold wraps thereby allowing it to stay for a long time. It is good to apply the eye shadow anytime you want if you are not planning to use liquid eyeliner. For a Bengali Bride, overdoing the makeup whether on the face or the eyes can create a cat and mouse game with the authentic look. You can always add a zing but being too experimental does not make sense.
- Application of chandan or sandalwood: This is undoubtedly a work which is challenging but experts can do the job well. In fact, the floral designs are now replaced with small motifs and other minimalistic designs are more prevalent. For adding the touch of modern you can highlight the area surrounding the bindi and apply a little bit on the chin and avoid the rest of the face. However, you can also apply the paste on sides of the cheek and not on the other areas of the face. The idea is to highlight the chandan rather than sticking to the traditional look which does not leave scope for any other makeup which is applied on the face. Applying chandan in a combination of red and white makes real sense.
- Tying the hair: While tying the hair of the bride, you need to create parting in the middle which is to be filled with vermillion after the wedding. The middle portion of the parting is also decorated with jewellery. For a Bengali Bride, the twist which can be created is to keep the hair open which enhances the essence of the wedding.
Makeup is one of the most important aspects of every wedding but there is special essence about Bengali weddings as well. You can try to be experimental with the application of chandan and make the other makeup mild to highlight the face.
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