Ratika Vaish, a well-known international make-up artist shares beauty advice for our #Wedstreetstyle readers to keep in mind before the big day dawns...

Q.1 In your opinion what makeup styles look best for Indian bride?

Contemporary bridal makeup is trending these days. From Matt smoky looks to glittery gold. Outfits and personalities have changed; henceforth makeup also needs to change to contemporary with a hint of internationalism to it.

Q.2 What tips will you give brides-to-be as far as their beauty routine is concerned?

Brides should follow some Simple rules when it comes to daily routine. Since skin and hair can really go haywire due to pre-marital shopping and excursions.
- Drink lots of coconut water daily
- start with a light moisturizer for face
- use a bb cream for daily coverage
- top it up with a bit of dry compact during rainy season
- use a lip and cheek Tint for the day
- An extended eye liner will complete your daily look

Q.3 A beauty trick you swear by?

Taming ones' eyebrows daily is a beauty trick I swear buy, since eyebrows are the first and foremost essential Part of any face to lift the features. Makeup only follows after that.

Q.4 When it comes to bridal makeup, the biggest faux-pas is?

In today's bridal makeup trend biggest faux pas would be the amount of makeup going in the canvas. It needs to be balanced to bring out the features.