Keeping it hot when it’s humid

Befriend the metallic fabric

Fitted bodycon dresses, high hemlines and metallic colours are some of the style statements you can opt for during the rainy season, suggest experts.

Charu Singh, Founder and Creative Head at Zooki, a multi-brand store, gives tips:

• High hemlines are your friends in the rainy season. Fitted bodycon dresses or miniskirts with a metallic top are recommended. If going for a semi-formal look, try replacing trousers with a nice pair of culottes.
• Don't forget to pop the entire look with metallic accessories, tassel earrings or a side tassel sling bag to add the much-needed drama. Metallic works well with accessories to create a funky party look.
• If the party is indoors, wear palazzos and a sleeveless top to look fashionable. If the party is outdoor, wear loose hot pants and tank top with slippers. Crop top with high waisted pants would also go for a party scene.
• Embrace super-glossy metallic for the night adding oomph to the outfit. Think beyond gold and silver and team it up with rose gold, copper for different upbeat looks.
• Avoid stilettos or any high heels. Go for wedges or flats as they can be much comfortable.
• Opt for a crop top with dhoti pants for the dance party as the outfit will give a ease to your body and is also breathable.

No more makeup blues

Melting foundation, runny eyeliner and sticky lipstick, these are some of the painful make-up evils that women suffer in this humid weather but some of the quick and simple ways can make your life easy. Experts suggest how.

Make up experts Pooja Goel and Kopal Jain shared a few insights on how your make-up can last long even in humid weather

• If you have patchy skin, only then apply a make-up primer to your face, as it's good in this temperature. The primer will flatten out the surface of your skin and help your make-up stay on. But those with clear skin need not apply a primer.
• One can apply a light coat of an oil-free tinted moisturiser, instead of a liquid or creamy foundation, as these are prone to melting in humid weather. Stay away from heavy foundation. A lightweight finishing powder is ideal for touch-ups.
• If you have any blemishes or dark circles that you want to cover, use an oil-free concealer, because oil causes the concealer to look greasy in humidity.
• During the monsoon always remember your blush should be soft and complimenting you and your outfit. With the help of a large brush, lightly dust your face with loose powder. This will absorb all the excess oil and moisture and keep your face from shining.
• If you want to ensure that your eye shadow doesn't crease, you can apply an eyelid primer to your eyelids before you put on eye shadow. Buy powder eye shadows, as they generally last longer than cream eye shadows. The key is to use a light colour and apply it thinly.
• Opt for liquid eyeliners, as they are more likely to stay put and resist smearing than wax-based pencil eyeliners.
• Use water-proof mascara to your eyelashes. Since it is resistant to water, it will stay on longer and not drip.
• Since lip gloss tends to fade easily, moisturise your lips with a lip balm and apply lipstick. As an alternative, opt for a long lasting sheer gloss. No frost or shimmer on the lips.