So, it’s that time of the year, when we Bengalis have an actual reason for going crazy! Durga Puja or Navratri when we worship The Great Goddess in us. It is a time to celebrate womanhood, in all ways possible which includes eating till we get into a food coma, shopping till we go broke, preening and pruning. It’s also the time when we see the glitterati step out in all their grandeur cooing to each other, dressed prim and proper in their finest, come hail or storm. It’s the time to look our best.



This series dedicated to the Durga Puja Lookbook will tell you in great details which avatar you should put on yourself this puja.  These three looks that I have conceptualized, styled and donned will inspire you how to style yourself starting from Shaptami, then Ashtami and finally on the Navami. So make sure you are subscribing to this blog so as not to miss the Durga Puja Lookbook blogposts which will be published in sequence, one after another all throughout this month.

 The first look for Saptami depicts the romance of the tradition. The timeless elegance of Baluchari. Its one of a kind weave that you can buy one and hands down for generations! The Baluchari I am wearing is of a shot color between pink and blue. Thus it has a unique iridescent color. The silk is caressing me like second skin. The Meenakari weave on the border and pallu is mostly in deep blue Resham threads and a bit of a silver as well. The threads are woven to create beautiful, large motifs of bride, groom, musicians and paisleys including a beautifully dressed woman woven as buttis all over.





I wanted the look to be an amalgamation of modern and traditional. Paired it with a very westernized lace blouse instead of the matching one. The lace gave the heavy saree a breezy vibe.

The accessories were kept minimal keeping in mind the well needed comfort we aspire while endless pandal hopping and adda sessions. The styling was kept subtle so the focus be on the combination of the intricately woven saree and lace blouse. So opted out bindi or any statement neckpiece but just a polki earring,and some Fuschia red Sindoor. The sindoor was an interesting buy from Nyka . Would strongly recommend to use long lasting lighter makeup during the festive season. I kept my base light with prolong wear foundation, added fuschia lips and hint of some glitter on eyes. 





I hope you found some inspiration on how to drape your timeless traditional weaves and be the starlet of the Puja. Your purchase may provide bread and butter for the extraordinary weavers who create such art with fabric. SO this season go traditional and empower our own classic sarees.

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What I wore:

Saree: Adi DHakeshwari Bastralaya, Gariahat, Kolkata, India
Blouse: Macy's 
Earring: Gehna
Bangle: Gift, Source Unknown
Fuschia Red Sindoor: Nykaa
Styling  and Makeup yours truely Moumita
Photography: Rabindra Kr. Kundu

 Given India’s beautiful cultural diversity, there are way too many varieties of sarees that are available and more so, different types of drape style. Be it the young or the old a saree fits in perfectly for any occasion and any person. This festive season Bong Mania Overloaded bring to you the must-have sarees that every girl must have in order to stand out in crowd

1) Red and Whites

Most of us want to soak in the festive flavor and love to wear the most classic combo of red and white. Here;s a way you can flaunt the traditional colors in an unconventional way.


2) Floral Print Chiffon

They look bright and breezy. Drape your florals with kohl eyes and statement jewelry pieces.




3) Regal Kanjeevaram

Kanjeevarams are never out of fashion. Pair them with minimal makeup and traditional heirloom jewelries.




4) Metallic Plain Saree

Gold metallic solid color sarees are a statement themselves. Drape them traditionally or in an experimental way.


5) Printed Linen

Comfort and Style goes hand in hand with linens. Try out different prints and patterns and be the diva this season.

6) The Ever So Classy Benarasi

Who said benarasi is only for a bride or a wedding party. wear your exquisite black, peach or white benarasi to the festive party. Match with a quirky blouse to make it more interesting.



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For the past few months have been battling  post-partum anxiety and low self confidence. There has been moments when I felt like a hot mess and  hated my bodily changes post delivery. Initially I didn't want to go out as I felt I looked miserable. As am gradually coming out of that phase with huge support from my family and friends,  thought about all others who suffer from similar body image issues everyday and for them its not a post-partum that will pass. Its not a good feeling for sure and won't wish it for anyone else.
Ma and Sanchita has been a constant support in this struggle of mine with myself. As Ma brought this wonderful handwoven Khandua silk with herself on her U.S. trip, Sanchita got this frilled top for me to pair with the saree.  I always was intimidated by and my brain always associated frills with looking "fat", so to wear it was very liberating and reinforcing the fact that my body image doesn't define me.  I didn’t wait for a special occasion to bust out this silk loveliness and wore  to a dinner at a friend's new home. I felt liberated, comfortable and loved as I preened up.




We, should only think about ourselves and what makes us happy. If you are like me who finds happiness in wearing saree or makeup DO IT. Or if you are someone who doesn't want to doll up ....Please DO AS YOUR HEART SAYS. After all its your peace that matters.  I don’t think that telling me women look their best in a saree is a compliment. Women should wear whatever they want to wear and it is nobody’s business but their own, it is not my or anyone else’s place to tell anyone what constitutes appropriate attire. Telling people what to wear implies that they can’t think/ choose for themselves, nothing outweighs her own autonomy over how she chooses to exist in the world and we definitely don’t need commentary on our bodies or clothing. I choose to wear whatever makes me happy, whether it is the  shorts, anarkali or torned jeans and a raggedly tee-shirt or a fabulous saree. And about your body image......remember that the notions of perfection are our own creations...they are societal inventions and you have all the strength to be the change and be YOU

I love handcrafted, ethically made clothing, I love wearing handloom-ed sarees, I love learning about them, I collect them and most of all I feel comfortable in the folds of something that I’ve been given with love. The saree in the photos above is something that my Mother painstakingly picked out on an incredibly hot afternoon in Jagannath Puri.

























Paired the saree with over-sized silver jhumkis, a hansuli necklace and a silver palm ring and a leather handcrafted purse. The earthy vibe of the saree was enhanced by pairing it with silver accessories. But you can easily match it with pearsl as well as gold jewelries too. Ma wore this same saree with her sleek pearls.