The Style Sheet

 "Spring-Summer 2010 is all about customising your make up style. It's about being unique and celebrating your difference. We are at moment in beauty where looking identical is surely passé. Make up is more personal and attitude driven this season. It's about the evolution of your own personal style, rather than the revolution of very creative trends that are unattainable. It is time to celebrate our own individuality and style this season," reveals Senior Artist, Vimi Joshi, MAC, Middle East and India.

A guide to our favorite trends for eyes, lips and complexions, and discover some of the must-have products.

Watercolour Eyes

One hot new trend to follow this summer is the water coloured eyes. Mix different colors together to make a water color makeup inspired look. Taking colours like blue, pink, and purple all on one lid to recreate watercolor
lids as seen on the runway. Pair it with nude lips, and flesh coloured cheeks so that all the attention remains on your eyes.

What to Try: MAC Lillyland-PearlmatteEyeShadow, Clarins Palette yeux en pers, YSL 5 lumieres N°9

Go Pinky with Lips

Yes! Its back in shades of soft rose fused with deep plums to lighten the look, coral pinks can add glamour, baby pink and nude glosses are the best cal. Make your lips look fuller by first applying lip balm as they fill in
the tiny cracks of your lips. This seasons must-have lip colours are nude pinks and beiges. "Let your lips say it all by just adding that extra pop onto your lips in trendy new colours. Tone down your cheek and eye make up
when wearing pop colours on your lips, remember that this minimalistic look will make you beautiful effortlessly," Says Dishita Mehta, National Training Manager from Chambor.

What to Try: Chambor Duoh Lipstick, Lotus Herbal's Floral Stay-Lip Color, YSL rouge volupte inter N°29

Chic Cheeks

The popular trend in blush is to use sheer ones that contain a bit of shimmers too.  Heavy bronzers and rich colored powders are a complete no-no. Pastel colors are going to be a hit.  Try a soft rose, peach, light coral, or light plum. "Gold and Coral are great shades for the average Indian skin tone. Also, these colours go well with the fresh and radiant mood of the Spring-Summer season." Says Guest Make Up Artiste, Ojas Rajani, L'Oreal Paris.

What to Try: L'Oreal, Blush Mineral in deep pink, MAC, Cool deep rose blush, YSL, touche blush N°7