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, IndiaBlouse: Macy's
Earring: Gehna
Bangle: Gift, Source Unknown
Fuschia Red Sindoor: Nykaa
Styling and Makeup yours truely Moumita
Photography: Rabindra Kr. Kundu
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