If you feel that festive dressing has gotten a little extra or you’re tired of zardozi that weighs more than you do and lehengas you can’t sit in, Alia Bhatt just gave you permission to breathe. Also read | Priyanka Chopra hosts Diwali party at Los Angeles home in burgundy-and-gold strapless gown that merges Indian craft with Hollywood glamour
Alia’s stylist Priyanka Kapadia Badani skipped the predictable gold-on-gold jewellery. Instead, she added a pop of sapphire blue — a cabochon-gem choker set with diamonds from PC Totuka and Sons, plus matching studs and a solitaire ring. That blue against the gold? Chef’s kiss. Beauty was kept effortless — soft, wavy middle-parted hair, glowy skin, a brown smoky eye and a nude lip. A pair of pointed-toe woven gold mules tied it all together. You don’t need to buy the exact piece. You need to steal the formula. Swap the big lehenga for a structured Banarasi jacket or a long buttoned kurta. Look for brocade or stiff silk in champagne gold, not bright yellow gold. Also read | Kareena Kapoor in two traditional kurta sets offers perfect festive style inspiration: From full glam to low-key chic
