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My Favourite Indian Festive Looks

Now that the Indian wedding season is in full fervor, it’s time to get your wardrobe ready for the celebration. This is one time of the year when every Indian woman wants to look her “traditional” best, with stunning outfits and jewelry that define the exuberance and gaiety that the grand Indian festivals are so well-known for.

Like all the divas out there, this is perhaps the most awaited season for me as it gives me the opportunity to shine in my traditional avatar. Every look is a celebration for me, as I get to be creative with my zaris and gotas and heavy, ethnic jewelry as well. This year, I have styled some amazing looks that I can flaunt during the festivities. Each of these looks has a distinct vibe as versatility is my mantra for the Festive Look

Sophistication Personified

This ivory and gold lehenga from House of Masaba is pure bliss as it personifies sophistication in subtleness. This stunning outfit stands out without craving for attention. The checkered Chanderi dupatta in gold gives it just the right dose of shine. What I really love about this lehenga is that its color, which is so different from the vibrant hues that hallmark the Indian festivities. It is right for the bride who wants to steal the show on mehendi or reception party

I’ve teamed it with a pearl choker and earrings from Esfir Jewels. These pieces are a perfect blend of tradition and modernity, making them just right to complete this look. For hair and makeup, I’ve kept the look natural, with loose curls and just a hint of gloss on the lips.

Regal in Pink

Ace the festive look with this regal pink Anarkali from Reeth designer collection. A lovely refreshing shade of pink combined with royal blue makes a perfect pairing for the festive season. This charming attire is my favorite for the day look because it is bright yet soothing. And Anarkali has always been my favorite style because it is so feminine and flowy. Just the attire to wear as a wedding guest or for the sister-of-the-bride look for smaller functions!

For jewelry, I’ve picked these gorgeous contemporary pearl earrings by Esfir Jewels. The pair has just a hint of light blue color that contrasts yet complements the pink of the outfit. I’ve chosen to carry soft curls with this look. For makeup, it’s a pretty pink shade on the lips teamed with a blue eye shadow that creates some drama.

A Fashionable Fusion

This gorgeous green and gold lehenga skirt and sensuous blouse from Reeth makes a stunning pick for an engagement party or a dinner look. Further, I just went creative and paired the skirt with a plain white shirt for creating a less formal ensemble. The simplicity of the collared shirt sets off the richness of the lehenga to perfection.

For the formal look, I wore it with a pretty kundan necklace and earrings. With the semi-formal look, I wanted a statement jewelry piece and this heavy long kundan necklace served as the right choice to glamorize the look. Loose hair and soft makeup were my pick for this fusion festive look.

Go ahead and try one of these looks this festive season and I’m sure that you’ll love them as much as I do.

Best Of Festive Fashion 2018

With the festive season just around the corner, you’d probably be thinking about making an impression with some outstanding sartorial choices. This festive season, it is going to be all about innovation as contemporary trends blend effortlessly with ethnic vibes. From fabric to cuts, embellishments, and patterns, everything is just going to be about being experimental. Perhaps, you could go creative and try to mix and match some pieces that you already have in your wardrobe and create something that is extraordinary. Before you decide the look that you would want to flaunt this festive season, here are some fashion trends that you should know about:

1. Crop top with ruffled skirt

Here’s the most significant trend for the season, crop tops paired with flared skirts. The last year and this one have seen a lot of ruffles, and now these are making it big on the ethnic landscape too. While crop tops are designed in stiff fabrics, the ruffled skirts use softer ones like nets and georgettes to get the right silhouette.

2. Shirt and lehenga

Say hello to shirt style tops teamed with traditional lehengas this festive season. The quintessential collared shirts are worn with heavy lehengas made in luxurious fabrics like Banarasi silks and Mysore georgettes. For those who follow subdued styles, there is an option of simpler, floral fabrics for the lehenga. Try soft satin for the shirt to set off its masculinity and give it a feminine touch.

3. Dhoti suits

If your idea of festive dressing is inclined towards blending comfort with style, try a dhoti suit this season. A smartly cut and well-fitted kurta teamed with a layered dhoti will make you look like a trendy diva. Team the outfit with dangling earrings to enhance the party look.

4. Saree with churidar

Try to modernize your saree by wearing it with a matching churidar instead of the good old petticoat. Complete the trendy outfit with a broad metallic belt that accentuates your waistline. And don’t forget the blouse; a sexy backless one can add to the glam quotient. Alternatively, you can pair it with a long-sleeved zari blouse to go fully festive.

5. Sharara with long kurta

Step out in a delicate sharara with a long kurta and make heads turn. This cute outfit is a perfect mix of femininity and elegance. Accessorize with a stylish potli bag, embellished mojri and heavy traditional jewelry to look like a queen.

6. Long jacket with palazzo pants

Long jackets have been in vogue for quite some time now and they are here to stray. They make a perfect layering option as you can team them up with a lehenga or even a saree. Try to create a new look by pairing a printed or embroidered long jacket with a crop top and palazzo pants.

As the festive season is fast approaching, it’s time to get your wardrobe sorted out for each of the upcoming occasions. Try these fantastic ideas and be the talk of the town!

Sonam Kapoor Wedding Looks Decoded

When one of India’s most fashionable actresses marries an equally stylish entrepreneur, the wedding in question is bound to be iconic – and the recent marriage of Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja was exactly that! Sonam Kapoor has been hailed as one of the most stylish ladies in Bollywood, and every outfit that she wore during her wedding festivities was a testament to this fact.

Let’s start at the beginning. One of the first functions that Sonam Kapoor had as part of the celebrations was her mehendi ceremony. For this event, which took place at her home in Mumbai, she chose a gorgeous pink and gold outfit by Anuradha Vakil, accessorizing it with only a gorgeous pair of statement earrings, to let the outfit do the talking. Fun fact: for this small mehendi ceremony at home, Sonam ditched the usual bridal high heels and juttis, opting to stay chic and comfortable in a pair of Nike slippers instead! Coolest bride ever, yes?

For the sangeet, which took place later that evening, Sonam Kapoor upped the glamour quotient with a stunning white and gold lehenga by the infamous designer duo Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla, that reportedly took 18 months to make! With a heavily embroidered blouse, intricate work on the lehenga skirt and classic kundan jewellery to match, Sonam Kapoor looked every bit the princess that every woman should feel like during her wedding.

Now, let’s talk about the showstopper – the wedding outfit! First things first: in a world where everyone is trying to design and opt for bridal lehengas that are “unique” and “anything but traditional,” the fact that Sonam decided to go for a traditional red lehenga – with her own stylish spin on it, of course – emphasizes that fact that often, classic styles and traditional colours are the best way to go. For the big day, Sonam decided to once again go with an outfit by Anuradha Vakil. The stunning red and gold creation was accessorized with beautiful temple jewellery, customised kaleeras and simple, sophisticated makeup – a flawless bridal look.

For the reception, Sonam chose to walk in the opposite direction and defy tradition, opting for an edgy white and grey lehenga by Anamika Khanna. The chevron print skirt, accessorized with layered necklaces, was anything but ordinary when it comes to Indian bridal wear – and Sonam pulled it off like a true superstar. Once again, she went with minimal hair and makeup, sporting a bold red lip to bring a pop of colour to the monochromatic outfit.

Lessons that to-be brides can take away from Sonam Kapoor’s wedding style? The most important would be this: there is a time and place for tradition, and likewise, a time and place to push the boundaries of fashion – realise which occasions are best suited for which kind of style, before planning your wedding outfits. Secondly, if you want your ensemble to do the talking, keep your hair and makeup minimal and fuss-free. Finally, the wedding is about celebrating the union of two beautiful people with those who you love – nothing is more important!