Diwali is the one night when everyone dresses to be seen. Every room is gold-lit, every camera is out, and every saree has something to prove. The easy approach is to buy “a red saree.” The smarter one is to pick a designer whose point of view matches the kind of entrance you want. Some […]
Your first Diwali as a married couple deserves a little extra sparkle. It’s the season to turn heads together, colour-coordinate without looking too matchy-matchy and start traditions that are yours alone. Think jewel-toned outfits, dreamy pastels, rich fabrics and statement-making silhouettes that bring the festive magic without repeating your wedding-day looks. Whether you’re drawn to […]
In America, Diwali does not always arrive with a street full of fireworks. It arrives with a shoe rack overflowing by the front door, a rangoli chalked near the entrance, and a kitchen counter buried under samosas, mithai boxes and one very serious Tupperware of chole. The house party is the diaspora’s Diwali, and it […]
Diwali taash nights are not really about the cards. They are about who walks in looking like the main character before the first deal even happens. Somewhere between the diyas, the snack platters and the friendly trash talk, there is an unspoken rule that your outfit needs to hold its own for hours of sitting, […]
Diwali is the festival of light. While some celebrate the Hindu New Year by following traditions and rituals, some of us believe in starting a fresh beginning with a bang. And the best way to do it is via Diwali card party. These epic and exciting parties are all about getting together with your friends […]
Diwali 2024, is the season to sparkle, slay and leave behind a scene-stealing impact with your sartorial choice. And with the grand festival of lights underway, it is time to refresh your ethnic wardrobe. Whether you are hosting an intimate Diwali family dinner, attending a puja, or heading out to your friend’s place to enjoy […]
On the cusp of winter when the night breeze carries a chill, and the skies grow darker; the nation comes alive with the festival of lights. With stars that descend into the nooks of the city streets and the diyas at every door. In a week-long celebration that lights up the skies and our eyes. […]
Diana Penty, Janhvi Kapoor, Ananya Panday – Diwali Looks Sure, Diwali may be officially over, but we’re still left with its lingering spirit. And just like the infamous delicacies, the hangover of who-wore-what stays. Some keep true to their minimal aesthetics and resort to fail-proof ethnics, like anarkalis, while some decide to go all out […]
In the last few months, there’s not been a day where I’ve scrolled through my social media without bumping into a new update on one more couple I know deciding to enter into holy matrimony. Enter: a slew of wedding e-invites. Add to it the fast-approaching festive season and the pressure of dressing well enough […]
We’ve waited way too long to celebrate the mother lode of all the festivities in India, the joyous festival of lights, Diwali! This auspicious festival brings in rejoice, religion and rituals, performed by countless Hindu families, all over the globe. But, Diwali is not just about rituals, it is a feeling of love, friendship and some much needed revelry […]
