Grounded Narratives

I admired a lot of the red carpet style at the SAG Awards last weekend but I also found some great beauty moments that I thought would be great tips for those you who are looking to refresh your look with some make-up. Whether it's a little to no make-up day or you want to be fully made-up borrow some tips from these celebrities. Sarah Hyland There are moments that call for simplicity, particularly moments when you want your outfit to take centre stage. I love how this Modern Family star's make-up is barely there. Her soft pink lipstick and subtle eyeshadow ensure that she does not look overdone. Keira Knightley Another great example of subtle make-up emboldened with a smokey eye. Sophia Bush I love a more dramatic smokey eye every once in a while. Rosamund Pike There are moments when you either don't have time to do full make-up or you just want a bright lip, then you opt for a bit of lipstick and nude eyelids. Rashida Jones And then there are times when you do ...

  In my first year in India I was living in a hostel which I could term as the international kind. I was the only African there along with people from Europe and the Americas as well as some Indians. We were truly international. In fact we used to joke that the only continent left unrepresented was Australia. When we’d walk together, we’d refer to ourselves as “United Colours of Benetton” like the brand!!! Come to think of it, we should have asked to be brand ambassadors! I had never been prouder of my African roots. The beautiful Alek Wek  ( Image ) After my first winter when the sun was gentle and we were all excited to see it, we would have lunch outside on the terrace just to enjoy the sun. (If you can imagine an Indian summer of 45 degrees Celsius you will understand why the sun is only exciting in that month and a half after the winter). For the Caucasians, it was an opportunity to get a tan as well. I used to marvel at the importance of ensuring that you g...