When it comes to bronzer, we find that desi women tend to fall into two categories:

1) Those who are afraid of it

2) Those who wholeheartedly embrace it, to the point of no return (i.e. an orange disaster — and we’re not talking Warhol)

Whether you’re a total neophyte or a bronzer enthusiast in need of rehab (and if it’s the latter, consider this your intervention), we called upon New Jersey-based makeup artist Samantha Chaplin to teach us how to use bronzer to warm up our skin, enhance our features and achieve a healthy, natural-looking glow. She’s well-versed in desi skin tones and her many talents include creating radiant, sun-kissed complexions, so we can cop that just-back-from-vacation look, even if this year’s holiday travel plans don’t include anything more exotic than #OccupyOurApartment. Here’s her guide to get glowing: Continue reading →