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All dainty in white is Piorina modelling a heavily beaded wedding dress. Her hair and make-up were by Niroshan of Ramani Fernando Salons

Saree bride Geethanjali and her bridesmaid in blue, Kalpani had their hair and make-up done by Ramzi Rahaman

Jewellery was provided by Stone N' String and the flowers were by Veena Perera of Supreme Flora Pix by Anuruddha Medawattegedera

Beauty fare
The Sunsilk Hair and Beauty Fair, Sri Lanka's grandest hair and beauty show will be held from March 11- 14 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the BMICH (New Conference Hall 1 & 2). The event is organized by the Sri Lanka Association of Hairdressers and Beauticians (SLAHAB).

Bringing together bridal collections, fashion shows and trade stalls, the show will have demonstrations, as well as seminars and forums conducted by eminent foreign and local professionals.

A collection of bridal wear ranging from Kandyan, western and low-country as well as going away creations will be presented daily at 7.30 p.m. Daily hair shows from 6.00 p.m. - 6.30 p.m., fashion shows by Rich N' Lanka, Fabric Gallery, and Sarita's, along with exotic flower displays from 2nd Chance Flowers are some of the highlights of the Fair.

A big attraction this year is celebrity make-up artist from India Cory Wallia - the man behind our local "Lux" film stars. Wallia will demonstrate blending techniques and how to highlight the beauty of dark skin. Dilshad Pastakia of Bollywood Hair Flair famous for hair styles done on Shah Rukh Khan in Ashoka and Kareen Kapoor in Kushi Kushi Khabi Ghum will speak on hair tips and Dr Jamuna Pai who has groomed many Miss India's will reveal the secrets to creating the perfect body.

The SLAHAB Awards 2004 will reward excellence in categories such as photography, floral artistry, cakes, nail art and hairstyles, haircuts for ladies and gents, make-up and bridals. Entry is open to all.
-Nedra Wickremesinghe

Dreamy whites and splash of colour
Presenting her bridal styles for the season at the Hair and Beauty Fair is designer Purnima Abeyratne. In this fashion preview for The Sunday Times, Purnima displays some of her latest creations.

A romantic look it is, with dreamy dresses and sarees all in white for the bride and a splash of colour for the going away and bridesmaids.

Bridal dresses are heavily worked and soft, transparent, gauzy fabrics predominate. Saree drapes have a touch of the Roman. Make-up should look as subtle as possible, says Purnima, and hair styles differ to suit the bride with both the upswept styles as well as flowing ringlets still in vogue. And if you're looking for a touch of the exotic, there's always feathers that are fast catching on, adds Purnima.

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