We know your festive calendar is looking BUSY as ever girl!
Durga Pujo means pandal hopping. Navratri means dancing until your feet file a complaint. And Diwali? We're talking family gatherings. Diwali parties. Endless photographs. And that one relative who wants a picture every time you change rooms.
The outfits are ready. The jewellery is sorted. And the makeup bag? Babe let’s talk.
Because Pujo, Navratri and Diwali? Each has its own vibe. And our beauty looks need to keep up.
At Westside festive beauty is all about finding those little extras that make you feel gorgeous. Whether you're going for soft glam. Or full-on Sanjay Leela Bhansali energy.
And darling we're not doing the same face for all three.
We have a reputation to maintain.
What Are the Beauty Essentials for Durga Pujo?
Pujo is for pretty eyes. Fresh skin. And a lip colour that makes you feel like you've walked straight into a Bengali film. You know the vibe.
Beautiful saree. Statement earrings. Kajal. And that effortless I woke up looking this good energy. Meanwhile you've been getting ready for 45 minutes. Obviously.
Start with a base that feels light and comfortable. Add a little blush. Define those eyes. And finish with a rosy pink or classic red lip. Now we're talking.
And because pandal hopping means being out for hours? Keep your lipstick handy for touch-ups. A little sunscreen for daytime plans won't hurt either. We want the glow. Not a surprise sunburn making a guest appearance in every photograph.
What Makeup Should You Wear for Navratri?
Girls Falguni Pathak is on the playlist. The chaniya choli is giving. The dandiya sticks are ready. And someone in the group has already announced that they're going to do Garba all night.
Let's see how that goes after the first two hours.
Navratri is the time to have fun with your makeup.
Shimmery eyeshadow. Colourful eyeliner. A little highlighter. And bold lip? YES PLEASE.
Gold and bronze are gorgeous with traditional festive outfits. Pinks and brighter shades bring their own kind of drama.
And waterproof kajal and mascara? Very good friends to have when you're dancing like nobody's watching. Even though approximately 37 people are recording you.
Just keep your favourite lipstick in your bag for touch-ups between Garba rounds.
Because the only thing that should be spinning out of control is your dandiya partner. Not your eyeliner.
What Are the Must-Have Beauty Essentials for Diwali?
Diwali has a very specific energy. The lights are on. The mithai is out. And you've barely finished getting ready when someone announces that the family photo are happening!
No warning. No mercy. Just 18 relatives waiting for you to stand in the middle.
This is your moment for a little extra glam.
Think glowy skin. Gold-toned eyeshadow. A touch of highlighter. And a lipstick that pulls everything together.
A classic red? Gorgeous. A glossy nude? Stunning. A deep berry lip? Oh, we're making an entrance.
If you're wearing a rich festive outfit? Warm bronze eyes and a nude lip can look beautiful.
Want something bolder? Pair a statement red lip with softer eyes. Very Priyanka Chopra at a Diwali party. Very I didn't come here to be subtle.
And please… Don't forget your favourite fragrance. It's that little finishing touch that makes getting ready feel like an occasion.
How Do You Make Your Festive Makeup Last Longer?
Because you've spent ages getting ready… And we're not letting your makeup clock out before the party does.
Start with moisturised skin. Let your skincare settle before applying makeup.
Build your base in light layers. Rather than applying everything at once.
A little powder where you tend to get oily.
Some setting spray can help keep everything in place.
And girls! If you're trying a new eyeliner look? Or that complicated eyeshadow tutorial you've saved on Instagram? PRACTISE BEFORE THE BIG DAY.
The night of Diwali is not the time to discover that your smoky eye has turned into a smudged-eye situation.
What Should You Keep in Your Festive Beauty Bag?
Think of it as your tiny beauty emergency kit. Lipstick for the post-lunch touch-up. Compact for the family photographs. Tissues for the heat, the happy tears and that one aunty who hugs you a little too enthusiastically. No need to carry your entire dressing table around. We still need room for our phones, because what is the point of looking this good if the camera roll doesn't know about it?
At Westside festive beauty is about having fun with your look. Trying that shade you've been eyeing. And finding the little extras that make you feel fabulous. Whether you're going for pretty Pujo glam? Full Garba sparkle? Or Diwali diva energy? Pick the looks that make you feel like yourself. Just with a little more ta-da.
Head to your nearest Westside store or browse online to find your festive beauty favourites.
Because darling the festivities may end, but the selfies are forever.
