Go glam the celeb way this Poila Boishakh

As the weather heats up, it’s time to update your makeup and styling to embrace the festive vibe. CT rounded up the hottest tips from makeup experts and stylists to help you ace the perfect summer look for Poila Boishakh. Take inspiration from Tolly divas and choose From glowing, dewy makeup to chic, easy hairstyles. Here all you neeed to celebrate in style this Nobo Borsho.


Summer-ready festive look

• Choose light, breathable fabrics like cotton & linen
• Cotton mulmul saris are perfect to beat the Kolkata heat
• Soft pastels like powder blue or baby pink offer a subtle yet graceful look
• Choose red to make a bold statement
• Complete the look with silver jhumkas and bangles
• Pair a white and red sari with gold jewellery, and tie your hair up into a messy bun for the classic Bengali look
• Choose minimal, elegant footwear like sandals or wedges

Some glow-up tips

• Use minimal eyeshadow, opting for subtle shades like gold, peach, or soft pastels.
• Waterproof kohl and mascara are essential to prevent smudging in hot weather.
• For evening, apply a soft layer of matte gold or peach eyeshadow with a sharp layer of kohl to make the eyes pop.
• Focus on kohl-heavy eyes and bindi for a bangaliyana touch
• Apply and carry a floral or citrus-based body mist or light perfume

A glossy lip paired with a natural base gives you a fresh look. The mantra is to keep things simple. For a day look, keep eye makeup minimal– A thin line of brown kohl, a dab of mascara should be enough
– Aniruddha Chakladar, makeup artist
A light cotton sari paired with a sleeveless blouse will help you keep cool in this heat. Jasmine or mogra on your hair will add an extra layer of charm to the look
– Rajat, stylist