Struggling to get the right look this festive season? Don’t look any further for we have some tips right from the who’s who of the party circuit to make you shine through the entire gamut of party poopers. Here are a few tips from the horse’s mouth itself to help you decide the perfect look for a Christmas party and the New Year Eve celebration this year.

We know the chill down your spine restricts your chances to sport that ultra glamorous tiny sheer dress, but nevertheless, here is a quick tip to wear that. Wear a shimmery shrug to cover up the dress in style and stay cosy while your exude oomph.

For those in love with leggings, don a pair of leather jeggings for chic look and team it with a velvet or satin tunic for added sensuality. Skirts may be a great option to stay in style, complement your attire with knee length boots and a sultry embellished jacket for a diva look.

Ethnic attires can be a great pick, provided you complement them with matching accessories. Team up a silk saree with a readymade bling choli or wear a churidar with a sultry backless tunic that catches attention. Throw in a stole in bright and vibrant shades of fuchsia, turquoise or purple for an instant charm.

Accessorize keeping in mind the spirit of the occasion. To complement your western attire, wear a cocktail ring or simply don a layered chain for a rock star appeal. Sporting broad leather belts over monochrome dresses or adding a partition to your tunic with a shimmer waist belt are great ways to add versatility to the look.

While sporting an ethnic look, keep it minimal if the dress is heavy and embellished and vice versa. A subtle oxidised necklace or chunky earrings in polki , chandelier cocktail earrings are just the right way to make a mark sans overdoing the effect.

Gear up with your style weapons and steal the show with a refreshing and sensual look this party season.

Ladies in the age group of 30 to 40 years can’t agree more that dressing up is more like a luxury to their age group which they seldom indulge in. With bouts of pressure from the personal as well as professional domains, their underlying desire to enhance their beauty only gets restricted to an occasional family get together or the customary birthday and anniversary celebration.

Average women in all parts of the world become least attentive to their looks, style and preferences as the age dilemma grips them, unless one is a socialite or a power woman celebrity, most of the women in this age group that we come across (our mothers, sisters, wives and even friends) shift their priorities for better causes (read family and work). However as an epitome of beauty, a women only needs to realise that she need not inherit Audrey Hepburn’s look or Sharon Stone’s sex appeal to look smart, all that is needed is some instant creativity and a constant check on your style to walk tall albeit any coats of makeup and indulgent wardrobe.

To all the lovely ladies who have given their love for dressing up a miss, here are few quick ideas to set you aflutter on the fame ground.
• If a bloating tummy hinders your style appeal, invest in some fitted A line skirts that take away the extra bulges and pair these with feminine blouses with lace and ruffles.
• For those women who are conscious of their hips, minimize that derriere beneath six yards of wonder. Experiment with bold colours, printed patterns, these will enhance the curves and add to your style quotient too
• Working women can add a zing of panache to their wardrobes by adding accessories such as silk scarves, broad belts ( tie over skirts or denims), stoles to add some substance to any outfit( ethnic or western) and the latest rage, statement jewellery. Dig out those granny precious stone rings and necklaces and add grace to their attire.

• Invest in quality lingerie, keeping in mind that you primarily need well fitted pieces for work, a couple of glamorous ones for special occasions and of course the strapless versions for revealing blouses and tops.
• Heels can not only make you look taller but also lend a touch of grace and femininity to your posture, however if you refrain wearing heels for the lack of comfort, try sporting platform wedges. These are smarter options that add height and are easy to walk in too.
• When it comes to make up, just stick to basics, a good compact to cover any flaws, organic non smudge kohl for daytime and a waterproof liner for evening can do the trick. Highlight your lips with a pastel lip colour for work and bold reds and coppers for parties.

Remember, styling does not need hours of hard work or exorbitant spending, just think out of the box, get your aesthetics to work and redefine the inner you in less than no time.

Jewellery is more a tradition than an accessory to the Indian society and its presence graces every special occasion of our lives. The enchanting versatility of ornaments offers something to complement different tastes.

The last decade saw an impeccable rise in the fashion jewellery trends in metals like silver and platinum, owing to their ease of access and affordability, however if fashion experts are to be believed, the age old tradition of Polki jewellery is making yet another comeback to mesmerise every jewellery lover with its captivating beauty and craftsmanship.

Polki essentially is a name assigned to the jewellery crafted out of uncut pieces of diamonds which are combined together to form a shape or a pattern. Since it is derived out of pure diamonds the jewellery is exorbitantly priced and has been a favourite of the royal clans since time immemorial.

Unlike the conventional polka jewels that would only complement ethnic attires, the modern day designers have forayed into this segment with an aim to design light weight pieces that can adorn your formal and informal wear whether it is to serenade your outfit at work or beautify your party look. From chunky neckpieces to single piece pendants, polki teardrop earrings for everyday wear are fast catching momentum.
All those women, whose heart skips a beat with every sight of a clandestine jewel, scout out for your favourite pick and become the cynosure of all eyes with a goddess like look.

Seasons may fade with every fall but the eternal charm of a sari still continues to mystify a woman’s anatomy, giving a run for their money to other contemporary and ethnic outfits. Saris have been an intrinsic garment for any average Indian woman’s wardrobe, and with the Indian fashion casting a mark on the international gateways, these have become renowned among the top listed celebrities across the world.

If you are fascinated by the grace and poise of this garment, here is how you can incorporate it into your closet and exude grace in every step

• A few silk saris such as kanjeevaram, Banarasi and Chanderi, in robust shades are a must pick to stand out at special occasions
• Invest in some khadi cotton prints in interesting patterns for a regular day at work
• Georgette saris in a pastel palette are not just soothing to eye but help accentuate your curves too.
• Formal occasions are best greeted with sultry crepe saris that personify elegance. A couple of crepe saris in loud colours and some bling can add glamour to your look.