On one hand it means melancholia, on the other it signifies tranquility. With ‘classic blue’ being the pantone color of the year, varied shades of blue are trending this festive season. t2 puts together various shades of the hue in different styles for you to channel the color of calm in this chaos.
Be it a traditional sari for a defined gorgeous look or a casual-smart flowy dress, this year with masks on accessorize it simple, with effortless hairstyles and make-up. The hair is tied up into a high, messy ball bun and the eyes are accentuated with a blue winged line and a dash of glitter to add a subtle dose of drama. Peach, pink and earthy hues give a fresh feel. With most deciding to restrict celebrations at home, it is also the perfect time to play around with your drapes.
A white shirt-style crop top is paired with this muslin indigo tie-dye sari from Deshaj with shibori work all over and hand-embroidered sequin work along the border and pallu. We draped it unconventionally around the waist for a stunning daytime festive look.
The simple muslin indigo shibori sari worn with a waist-wrap drape and paired with an indigo cotton crop top, stitched with a line of kantha work from Deshaj is perfect for giving an Indo-western twist to the traditional sari.
Accentuate your style quotient in this woven silk drape dress by Lotus Sutra from Coral Concept Store.
This trendy midnight blue organza ruffle top teamed up with the shibori-bandhni lehnga from Citrine — The Multi Designer Store, is fun.
Keep it casual and uber cool for a virtual meet-and-greet with friends or colleagues in this indigo tie-dye mul and cotton wing dress from Deshaj.
Pick this matka silk with metallic peacock motifs from Nameg, for your Kali Puja evening look. Pleat it up on one side and tie the pallu on the wrist for a different look. Chunky Eurumme snowflake, adjustable ring with mosaic detailing made of gold-finish brass and a pair of tribal mazes Eurumme earrings featuring concentric gold-finished brass detailing from Riie, have been used as accessories. The hair is worn in loose soft curls and the make-up highlights shades of brown, wine and peach.
Go for Nameg’s blue-and-red handloom cotton sari with stripes and booti work all over for a Diwali morning adda with family and friends. Pleated neatly in style, the look is completed with a brick-brown bindi, a pair of silver temple peacock jhumkas and antique silver traditional bangles from Nameg. The make-up is kept easy and fresh with a hint of mascara on the lashes and earthy tones.
Keep it simple and go monotone in this bright, georgette, off-shoulder, blue halter jumpsuit from The Atrium — Westerns Multidesigner, for a smart look. Be it a Diwali lunch or a house-party at night, this easy-to-wear outfit, simply accessorized with metal hoops, the hair pulled back into a high ponytail and subtle, fresh make-up in shades of peach and pink, will make you stand out.
Go for this cowl-neck classic dress by Harsh Harsh from Riie for that Diwali night romantic rendezvous. The pearl drop-and-dangle earrings, simple make-up with a dash of color on the upper eyelid, and the hair left open in soft romantic waves and curls complete the look.
Pictures: Pabitra Das
Models: Sneha Dey, Aditi Bhadra, Neha Ghosh Saha, Arpita Ghosh, Arundhati Roy
Hair and make-up: Noor Alam Babai
Styling: Madhab Sarkar
Location: The Park
