The idea of festive dressing requires you to build an ensemble from scratch. From choosing the print, colour and fabric to jumping onto accessories, and footwear, the hustle to get that picture-perfect look is real. And if you think your outfit is enough to welcome the turning heads, we’d say it is not. An important aspect of accentuating your attire is finding the right kind of accessories. Much like the seasonings that make the cheesiest slice of your favourite pizza, a delectable bite, attires packed with varied forms of accessories, will lead you towards the best results. And when it is time for the most cheerful seasons of the year, how can you be missing the joy of dressing up. Right? Hence, to make your festive looks, fiery and equally fashionable, we have toured around the Internet to help you find the right jewels. From chokers, jhumkas, to itty bitty bags, the list is filled with the quirkiest and the classics that will serve your sartorial taste. Take a look.
The New Crowns
All thanks to our beloved celebrity brides, maatha pattis and its cousins, the maang tikas, are entering casual conversations about jewellery. The maharani-favourite jewels are back with a mix of heritage and modern-day pizzazz to find a match in your closet. From pearl headpieces, and cow-themed headbands to maang tikas, that remind you of Poo dancing to “Leja Leja,” brands like Amama, House Of Masaba and Manish Malhotra jewels are here to serve all your moods.
Braid Me Up
Fresh flowers have served right to our fantasies of the dreamy Bollywood heroine-esqué hair. From accompanying hair buns to decorating the Disney princess braids, flowers have always added more to an ensemble. And following our love for the classic hair accessory, label–Diaries Of Nomad’s innovative, nature-inspired, fabric floral accessories are all parts elegant. Available in a myriad of shades, these handcrafted hair adornments will make you festive-ready this year.
Bangles That Are All Things Bold
Bangles have been an essential element in the festive dressing recipe for years now. From mirror laden to colourful stackable, bangles in a variety of shades have always been picked to suit any ensemble. While we are always in favour of the OGs, these new additions in the range are sure to win the experimenter in you. Brought to life by designers like Masaba Gupta and Ritika Sachdeva, these printed, fabric bangles and bold handcrafted sets will make up for show-stopping arm candy.
Haath Phool
This festive season brings back the traditional sartorial sentiment of haath phool. Adorned with stones, pearls and precious stones, this hand accessory will direct the focus on your festive manicure and elevate your ensemble. You can find your pick from label Olio‘s range of unique, sun and moon motif designs.
Wearable Art
If trends and fabulous designs push you to go that extra mile, then this halterneck body piece by label–Misho can be an exciting addition to your closet. Available in shades of coral red and charcoal black, the intricately beaded trail is accompanied by 22k gold-plated bronze. Versatile in nature, you can style the body piece with anything from a saree to playful separates.
Elegant Chokers
Get over the larger-than-life, rani haars and make way for dainty chokers. Built with exquisite motif designs, precious stones and pearls, these celebrity-approved designs will compliment your occasion wear menu. Layer them, or leave them alone, chokers are stand-alone pieces to help you make a statement. Check out these spectacular designs by labels–Goenka India, The House of MBj and Sheetal Zaveri.
Soft Glam
For shoppers who are hoping to squeeze in comfort in the long list of trends and designs, these delightful tear-drop earrings, neckpieces by Tanishq and Mia By Tanishq will serve as the perfect fit. A piece to treasure in your jewellery kitty and decorate your festive-ready ensembles with, these designs go beyond your special events.
Modern-Day Kamarbandh
Replacing the traditional kamarbandhs, leather belts have found a fan base for themselves. Available in a variety of shapes, sizes and styles, these belts, as curated by designers JJ Valaya and Sabyasachi are giving a unique twist to the classic saree silhouette. Besides delivering a form-fitting look, the belts make up for an interesting addition to festive looks.
Beloved Bags
From sequin-loaded clutches to stylish box bags, handbags have found a shape and form to fit every occasion’s mood. And with the ever-changing trends of the year, our affection for the itty bitty bags is overflowing with each passing season. Bringing back the shaadi-favourite potlis, the classic silhouette is now fulfilling your Pinterest-dream life. And to help you sneak in everything from your phones to the tallest stick of kajal, these embellished festive bags from Özel will fuel your bag fantasies.
Dearest Jhumkas
Nothing can ever keep us away from the biggest and brightest of jhumkas. A death-threats to your ear lobes, this shoulder-grazing accessory can lift the dullest of looks. And while we aren’t here judging your festive sartorial pick, we are sure these jhumkas are the key to fixing your last-minute outfit goof-ups. Well, everyone’s gonna be busy staring at your chaand baaliyaans. To get your favourite pair, check out these arresting designs by labels–Abhilasha Pret Jewellery and Mahesh Notandass fine jewellery.
Feature Image Credits: Jasveen Kaur Sawhney
