Struggles of a Summer Bride

 

SUMMER=HEAT

Summer can easily be stamped as the most unforgiving season in India. Getting married in this season is enough to add a dozen of stress lines to your forehead. I won't say "don't worry" or "I've got you", but, all I'll say is incorporate a few of the below mentioned tips in your wedding 'To-do list' and wipe at least half of tose lines off your forehead.

Light Ensembles

Pastel colours have been a rage for some time now. Use that to your advantage. Opt for cool, pastel colours and light outfits to ward off the extra tiredness that comes with a heavy ensemble. 

Cooling Face Packs

Summer is really harsh on the skin. If you are a summer bride, make sure you take good care of your skin by applying hydrating face masks at regular intervals, say weekly or fortnightly, prior to your big day. Try to stick to home-made face packs made out of cucumber, aloe vera gel, mint, etc.

Say NO to New Beauty Treatments

 Trying a new beauty treatment during this time is a complete NO. The simple reason being it takes quite some time for our skin to go back to it's normal state, if anything goes wrong. You may incorporate hydrating treatments or fruit based skin treatments, but do not make any radical changes to your skin care regime if you're not sure about the outcome.

Makeup

Every bride is concerned about her makeup running down, hence, you have to make sure that the makeup is sweat proof and water proof. Invest some time in deciding the artist that you shall hire. Ask for people's recommendations and always go for the one having a good amount of experience in his/her kitty. The very common problem that summer brides face is their makeup geting caked up after some time. It is of utmost imporatnce that only powder products are used to avoid cakey makeup. My personal tip would be try to go for soft, naturalised, subtle makeup with sharp contouring. 

Hairdos

A summer wedding calls for a variety of updos, braids, half & half. Make sure not too much of your hair is styled on and around your face, for heat and sweat may ruin the look, after some time. Use hydrating hair sprays to protect your hair from dryness and the heat.

Lastly, eat right, let water become your best friend, and break all the stereotypical challenges faced by the bride in her summer wedding.

TRY SOMETHING DIFFERENT THIS SUMMER...

Summer is around the corner.
Beat the heat with these pants, for denims are not our only option.

High Waisted Pants

This trend has been in vogue since 2 years now, and if you are one of those who never paid heed to it thinking of it to be just like the other trends. I think it's time you pay attention to it because, this trend is here to stay. The best part about these pants is that you'll find a pair for any look that you want to go for. I don't see this trend dying anytime soon. Frankly, I'd cry a silent cry if it does.

Culottes

Culottes- Hangs like a skirt, but is actually pants. I love this definition for some reason.😃😃
I love the formal look that culottes give you at the same time providing you with the much needed comfort and airy appearance which is exacty what you need during the summers.

Cotton Pants

I detest wearing denims on hot summer days, cotton pants are such a respite from the suffering. There are so many designs available, that you will definitely find one that matches your personality. My personal favourite is the drop-crotch pant, apart from these, there are the straight-cut pants, the ankle-length pants, the flared pants, the wide-legged pants and many more.

Trouser with Kurta

Tired of wearing the same old salwars and chudidars?! Give your workwear a twist. Pair your trousers with a kurti and complete your look with a pair of jutties or kolhapuris. 

Tulip Pants

There are a few varieties of tulip pants available in the market, but, I love the trend of pairing the tapered tulip pants with a kurti. It instantly transforms your meh look. The comfort it provides is immense and is such a fresh alternative to a chudidar.

Wide-Legged Pants

These are my peronal favourite, not just for the summers, but all round the year. So comfortable yet so chic. Pair these wide legged pants with a t-shirt for a casual brunch look, put together a formal look by pairing these pants with a shirt, or swap the shirt for a bralette or a crop top for a party look. Acessorize as per your taste and you're ready to go.