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Beauty Tips From Shilpa
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Rahool |
Over thirteen years in the glamour profession, Shilpa Shetty is an actress who has matured gracefully with age. Alongwith her performances, her definitions of fashion and beauty too have evolved immensely. To find out more about this beauty-conscious actress, ‘g’ reached the sets of Deepak Tijori’s Khamosh.
Over to the beauty…
To begin with, what’s your take on beauty?
According to me, like many others, ‘beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder’. Even today if someone tells me that they find me beautiful, I get surprised. Honestly, I don’t think I am because I know I’m not conventionally beautiful. And even if I were to presume I were, what’s my contribution to it?! It’s God’s grace that has made me the way I am and the genes I’ve inherited from my beautiful parents.
Being a public figure, do you feel the pressure of having to look beautiful all the time?
No, I’ve never looked at it from this perspective. Since we actors are considered trendsetters, whatever we wear starts an entire style of clothing. Like say, torn jeans! I may wear it due to some personal constraints, but it becomes a style statement with the youth. But that’s not pressurizing because I’m not dressing in a particular way to please people. Talking about myself, I never alter my styles depending on what’s trendy now. Even today I have no issue about wearing a decade-old pair of jeans. But what’s important is, that it has to suit my image and make me feel comfortable.
When was the first time you got fashion conscious?
I remember in college, once I’d gone all decked up, wearing a lovely yellow polo neck T-shirt and black trousers. On entering the premises, I overheard guys calling me ‘taxi’. That’s when I first got fashion conscious. After this particular incident, I started reading a lot about fashion, trends, styles and the like.
Are you stylish even when at home?
No, on the contrary, when I’m not shooting, you’ll find me casually clad in a loose T-shirt with pajamas or a simple, casual dress.
What are your favourite styles?
In western casuals, I like a good pair of jeans or a short skirt coupled with a tight-fitting top, or a long, good fit slit gown along with matching accessories like the same coloured belt, shoes and bag/purse to go with it. Of course, if it’s a special occasion or event, then I prefer formal wear. A beautiful saree or salwar-kameez adorned with the necessary jewellery would be my perfect choice. I think the saree is the most sensual wear.
What’s your take on make-up?
Over the years, my sense of make-up has changed considerably. Initially I’d think if I apply more make-up, I’d look more beautiful. Hence I’d apply more eye shadow, gloss, and darker shades of lipstick… But now my perception has changed completely. The ‘no make-up look’ suits me the best. Let me add here that I’m extremely fond of lipstick. My folks tease me that I’d even wear a shade to the bathroom. Mac beauty products is my favourite international brand and in Indian brands, it’s Lux.
But on the sets, make-up routines are very different, aren’t they?
Of course, when shooting, pancake is used, which is very different from the normal make-up routine. If the shooting hours are very long, then I put on pancake twice. After a considerable time of shooting when we get a long break, I remove the greasepaint and re-apply fresh pancake. Also, if I can catch up with some sleep, I do so, because it makes me feel fresh. Like my mother, I too never apply soap to my face. I use a face wash. In-between shots, I drink lots of water. After pack-up, I take almost half-an-hour to remove the greasepaint. And no matter how tired I am I never sleep with my make-up on.
Constantly working in dusty studios, how do you maintain your hair?
When I’m not shooting, I get oil massages done. And after two hours, I wash it with a good conditioner. Even in my busiest schedules, I religiously condition my hair. It’s a misconception that your hair grows if you apply a lot of oil. An extensive use of it will not result in longer, thicker hair.
What are your favourite fashion accessories?I like the ancient ethnic Indian jewellery. They remain in style no matter what the current trend is. I also like both, uncut as well as polished diamonds and am fond of stones. But I have an aversion to heavy, glossy gold jewellery. Gold with a matt finish entices me the most. Since, earlier I’ve worn a lot of silver jewellery, I’m bored of it now.
What would be your most essential beauty tip?
Outer beauty is peripheral. I believe that it’s inner beauty that’s most important. More than being called sexy, beautiful, glamorous…I would want to be remembered as a good human being. That’s my take on beauty.
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Jan 03, 2008 15:51:17 |
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