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Ditch the gajra, add flower power the chic way, this Diwali

Hindustan Times | By
Oct 27, 2016 09:13 AM IST

Let your festive look be fresh. It’s time to inject flower power into your style. Here’s some inspo to rock a fairytale-perfect look.

Want to be an instant head-turner this festive season? Forget those heavy maangtikas and jhumars and wear fresh flowers in your hair for a fun, refreshing look. There’s nothing like flowers to add effortless glam to your desi look. From oversized floral rings to DIY rose necklaces, here’s all the inspiration you need for a diva-perfect festive look. Get imaginative and wear flowers in the most alluring ways and rock those sparkly parties, girls!

Try out these new, fun and elegant ways to dress up your hair.(Shutterstock;Istock)
Try out these new, fun and elegant ways to dress up your hair.(Shutterstock;Istock)

Ethereal charm: Forget the predictable gajras. Go for milkmaid braid or front twist and pin up dainty roses in various colours. You can also spruce your bun with roses. Pin up oversized roses to cover the entire bun.

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Spruce your braid with dainty jasmine or sunflowers this festive season . (istock)
Spruce your braid with dainty jasmine or sunflowers this festive season . (istock)

The braid brigade: Go for single or dual messy braid and attach dainty jasmine flowers to it. You can also attach small sunflowers to the dual braid to make it stand out.

Rose or lilly, pick the flower you like and wear it as a ring.
Rose or lilly, pick the flower you like and wear it as a ring.

Statement ring: This is the most effortless way to some quick floral glam to your look. Take any old ring and attach an oversized flower to it.

(L-R) Team your desi look with a floral necklace; A bracelet covered with oversized flowers. (Photo: Raajessh Kashyap; Styling: Shara Ashraf )
(L-R) Team your desi look with a floral necklace; A bracelet covered with oversized flowers. (Photo: Raajessh Kashyap; Styling: Shara Ashraf )

DIY choker: Ditch those heavy gilded jewellery pieces and go for a necklace made of fresh roses. String large roses together and tie around your neck like a choker.

Jazz up your bracelet: Give your old bracelet a floral makeover. Stick flowers of myriad colours to make it stand out. Go for jasmines and colourful orchids for a cheery, lighthearted look.

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