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"My Style Secrets" - Shilpa
1 Feb 2007 - 427 Views - Admin - Mirror.co.uk |
 Even when the Celebrity Big Brother bullies reduced her to tears with their vile, foulmouthed rants, Shilpa Shetty never looked less than stunning.
And she somehow managed to be the epitome of elegance in hippo-shaped slippers - which no doubt infuriated jealous Jade and co even more
Yet the 31-year-old Bollywood beauty wasn't always so glamorous.
"Mum says I was an ugly duckling who grew into an elegant swan," smiles Shilpa, who we caught up with on a shopping spree around the boutiques of leafy Surrey.
"I was always the scrawny girl at school - tall and gangly, with skinny legs covered in bruises from volleyball and karate. When I started in films, the Indian papers ripped me apart because I made so many disastrous makeup faux pas. But I've picked up a lot of tips from make-up artists and stylists. I'd rate my looks as seven out of 10 without make-up - and nine out of 10 with it.
"I take it as a great compliment when someone calls me sexy, but it doesn't come from flashing lots of flesh. Sex appeal comes from the way you carry yourself. There is nothing wrong with wearing something lowcut, but there's a thin line between sensuality and vulgarity."
All of Shilpa's Big Brother outfits were especially made for her. But don't expect to see her in any of those £900 saris again.
"Because my Big Brother wardrobe has been seen by millions, I can't wear anything again, so I'll give them all to friends or charity shops," she explains. It's a good job she knows how to shop or her wardrobe would be bare. Today, we watch her part with £4,000 in four hours.
Her purchases include jewellery, a coat, six pairs of high heels, a designer handbag and a pair of Victoria Beckham jeans.
Unfortunately, she didn't see anything suitable for her forthcoming meeting with the Queen, as revealed in yesterday's Mirror, at a reception to honour Commonwealth Day on March 12.
"I feel very humble," she says, excitedly. "It is an extraordinary honour. It is something most people can only dream about."
Whatever she wears, "the body of Bollywood" is bound to look amazing. Yet Shilpa has never dieted and admits to a weakness for Godiva chocolates, Maltesers, custard and buttered toast.
She says: "I wear a silver chain around my waist that rides up when I've put on weight. That's when I know I've gone overboard with my favourite puddings.
"The key to a good body is simple - eat well and exercise. If you are working like a dog and eating like a pig, it won't work. I do get the odd spot. I'm not a conventional beauty, but I work hard on my looks.
"We should all make time for ourselves without worrying about being vain."
Here, Shilpa shares the secrets of her stunning looks. And fortunately for the rest of us, you don't need a £15m fortune to look fantastic...
WHAT NOT TO WEAR
DON'T over-accessorise. Wear big earrings but nothing on your neck, just some bangles or an amulet. I would like to do a line of those.
Pick one item of clothing that's striking and keep everything else understated. Many people throw loud items together like a shimmery top, shiny trousers and metallic shoes - big mistake!
Never follow trends or slavishly buy from the designer in favour, but pick what emphasises your body. And always match your belt with your shoes and bag.
Develop your own style. Beyonce has her own distinct look and Victoria Beckham always looks smart and chic. Among the housemates, Danielle had a young, frivolous sense of style and Cleo was always classy.
MAKE-UP TIPS
MY basic rule is "less is more". Wearing a heavy base, caked powder and red rouge just looks scary.
Never do your face in public. You distort your face to apply cosmetics and that is not an attractive look, which is why I applied mine away from the cameras in the Big Brother bathroom.
Accentuate just one feature. If, like me, you want to draw attention to your eyes keep your lipstick quite understated. If you have lovely, pouty lips, wear a darker gloss and keep your eyes subtle.
Eyelash curlers can open up your eyes and give them definition without the need for layers of mascara.
Use false eyelashes for a more glamorous night-time look.
BEAUTY TIPS
NO matter how late I come home, I always remove my make-up. I mix pure coconut oil with olive oil, smooth it over my skin and wipe it off with cotton wool. It's naturally soothing to skin.
Try to sleep for a minimum of eight hours a day and never use soap on your face - it's too harsh.
Don't overload your skin with fancy products. My mum, who is 57 and has amazing skin, says the more you use when you're young, the worse it gets when you age.
And try having your eyebrows threaded at a salon to avoid in-growing hairs.
HAIR CARE
KEEP it natural. Hair that has been crimped, curled and sprayed looks so overdone. Best to make it look as if it's natural, loose and shiny.
Wash hair every second day so it isn't stripped of natural oils. And change your shampoo regularly, as using the same products causes build up. I don't use any particular shampoo but the best conditioner is the L'Oreal Kerastase range - you can feel it working.
My hair is blow-dried straight, but I'd never use heated straighteners as they frazzle your hair.
FITNESS
IF you don't feel comfortable working out at a gym, change venue or you'll never go. Or do what I do and train at home.
Stretch before and after a workout to prevent muscle strain. Cardiovascular exercise keeps you fit, trim and healthy so my workouts involve light runs on the treadmill.
Lift light dumb-bells to tone your arms without bulking up - I use heavier weights on my legs for definition. And work out at least three times a week.
EATING
DIETING is the worst thing you can do - I've never done anything silly like the cabbage soup diet. Instead, just eat good, natural foods in sensible portions.
I drink around 10 glasses of hot water during the day to cleanse my system, keep my skin clear and feel full.
Never snack - eating between meals just increases your calorie intake. Remember tea is always better than sugary, fizzy drinks. And don't eat after 8pm. I always eat at least three hours before I go to bed so my body has the chance to work off the calories.
- Mirror.co.uk
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