- Avarna Jain,
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Your Guide To Gifting This Diwali—Fashion Edition
Last minute Diwali gift shopper? Fret not, we’ve got you covered!
It’s starting to feel a lot like Diwali with a chill in the air, lights twinkling everywhere and happy vibes all around. Between all the Diwali party shopping, OOTD planning, and brushing up our card game, we all have our hands full. So it’s perfectly understandable if you haven’t had the chance to shop for Diwali gifts yet. If you’re a fashion girlie who is looking for gifts for your other fashion girlies, read on…
Diwali Gifting Guide For Fashion Girlies
Orb 95 Velvet Sandals, Jimmy Choo
Image credit: Jimmy Choo
The first rule of the 'Lazy Girl’s Guide to Nailing Festive Fashion' (or any fashion, really) is to add a pop of colour to your look. Well, there is no book like that, but if there was, we’re pretty sure this would be the first rule. This pair of red velvet Jimmy Choos is as hot as it gets. And that crystal detail? Sold.
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Zora silk bow barrette, Jennifer Behr
Image credit: Jennifer Behr
If Coquette Core is your girlfriend’s jam, consider gifting her this beautiful silk bow by Jennifer Behr. Picture this: a delicate white lace lehenga paired with this beautiful, romantic bow. We’re digging a look like that this Diwali.
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Juttis, 5 Elements by Radhika Gupta
Image credit: 5 Elements by Radhika Gupta
We love a good pair of juttis. While we love a classic pair, you might want to go for these lotus-shaped juttis instead in order to make a statement this Diwali. And that embroidery? Stunning.
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Mahroo Peplum Set, Ridhi Mehra
Image credit: Ridhi Mehra
We love a nice sharara for Diwali, especially if it’s a nice, muted colour. This champagne sharara comes with an intricately embroidered peplum top, but what we love the most about this is the huge ghera of the sharara. Minimalist girlies, are you listening?
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Crystal La Medusa Mini Bag, Versace
Image credit: Versace
This bag is a nice spin on the classic La Medusa bag with those cute little fly-like embellishments. Plus, a statement mini top handle bag is always a good idea for festive looks.
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Micro bag, Self-Portrait
Image credit: Self Portrait
Speaking of statement bags, you can not miss this beautiful Self-Portrait bag. The color? The bow? The fringes? The recipient of this gift will be forever grateful to you.
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Pumps, Gucci
Image credit: Gucci
I don’t know about you, but I See Red. In case you haven’t noticed. This pair of embellished Gucci shoes is as festive as it gets. Pair them with another fun colour for a colour-block moment, or pair it with a nice muted colour to let your shoes do all the talking. Bonus: those little fringes will dance as you dance.
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Bow earrings, Simone Rocha
Image credit: Simone Rocha
In case you haven’t noticed, we love our bows as well. Going back to our point about embracing the coquette aesthetic this Diwali, these dramatic bow earrings are also a great option to gift your girlies.
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Gul Ghagra, Aikeyah
Image credit: Aikeyah
You know we love an Aikeyah outfit, more so if it is for the festive season. This one features an unexpected (but beautiful, nonetheless) colour combination of olive green and old rose pink. We especially love the gota patti border on the skirt and the beautiful chaand motifs on the dupatta.
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Saba Mini Potli, Needledust
Image credit: Needledust
It wouldn’t be a list of Diwali fashion without a potli bag. This one is from the Needledust x Abhinav Mishra collab collection. We love the mirror tassels at the bottom of the potli and on the drawstring. Classic Abhinav Mishra. But what we love the most is how versatile it is. It comes with detachable straps, so you can carry it as a top handle potli bag and also wear it crossbody.
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Ladycrush Satin Sandals, Valentino Garavani
Image credit: Valentino
We love colour, and we love embellishments. And we love them both together. I like to call this aesthetic 'controlled maximalism'. BRB, going to channel my inner Iris Apfel in this super cool, colourful pair of Valentinos.
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The Leo Clutch, Jade by Monica and Karishma
Image credit: Jade by Monica and Karishma
Jade by Monica and Karishma has consistently been doing some great minaudières, and the detail on this one is absolutely stunning. It has motifs of the sun, different stages of the moon and what looks like lions. You know we love cool details!
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Kaftan, Sureena Chowdhri
Image credit: Sureena Chowdhri
If you like your festive outfits relaxed and fuss-free, then go for this stunning pink kaftan by Sureena Chowdhri. A festive look this comfy is almost too good to be true. Except it’s not. The thigh-high slits add an extra layer of oomph that we are totally vibing with.
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