Channel your inner diva for Nabo Borsho

What better time than Poila Boishakh to deck up and be your charismatic self? Calcutta Times shot with actress Tnusree Chakraborty at Bonne Femme to give you style inspo on how to get ready for the Bengali New Year. Go ahead, be a head-turner!

Styling tips for the morning:
Go for cotton ethnic wear to beat the heat
Wear tinted sunscreen and compact for a long lasting base and cheek tints
Fill in your eyebrows to get defined classic arched eyebrows
Go for soft eyeshadow colours like lavender, peach, pink only in the crease of your eyes.
Pair it with gloss or a peach or brown lipstick
Wear your hair in a low bun to avoid frizz from humidity. Add fresh flowers to complete your look

Styling tips for the evening:
Go for lightweight colour pop sari for the evening
Start your base with a light mattifying primer and foundation for a dewy look
Try highlighter, peach-toned bronzer and cheek tint for a natural glow
Use cream-based shimmer eyeshadow on the eyelids with kajal and mascara
Wear a cherry or pink lip tint
Try hairstyles like a bubble/balloon ponytail to add definition to your hair, or go for maximalist braids with chunky hair accessories
(Makeup and styling inputs by Babusona Saha, makeup artist)

I’ll be wearing a white Dhakai sari gifted by Ma on the morning of Poila Boishakh. And fresh flowers are a must!
–Tnusree Chakraborty

I’ll be working on Poila Boishakh but I’ll be with my family in the evening so we have a grand feast planned. No diets or exercise for me on that day, as sweets is a must-have (laughs)– Tnusree ChakrabortyPics: Tathagata Ghosh; makeup: Babusona Saha; hair: Priya Das; styled by: Raj Banerjee