Hey Ma Durga grant us the beauty of yours....the beauty of your soul with which we can purify ours, overcome darkness and negativity. Hey Ma, make our heart so pious that we can see the goodness in people around us and not surrender to age old norms of judgement. Lets all pray to Ma Durga not for fair skin, sharp features or good height but a beauteous mind which can embrace every one with love.

 I sometimes wonder how one festival can bring so much excitement and joy to so many people's lives. But there are several families who might not able to celebrate as us, so lets me empathetic towards them and be mindful of their reasons. Have a blessed Navratri and Shubho Sharodiya from the team of Bong Mania Overloaded.

Outfit of the Day

As we Bengalis save ur new clothes for Durga Puja, so did I. This gorgeous peachy orange pure Chanderi Silk saree was send by Ma Baba from Kolkata. The color is very soothing and has antique gold pearl drop motif weaved all over its body. This saree reminded me of my childhood. Have seen my Ma and Dida dressing up in soft sober sarees for the morning pushpanjali in the local pandal. Just wee bit kajal, light gold jewelries, talcum powder and a tip or bindi. They never experimented as we do but their fashion was and is timeless as they didn't try hard to be trendy. As I felt the soft chanderi silk in hand all I wanted was to have a very pleasant and traditional look with a very classic softness to it.

The saree came with a contrast blue blouse which would have made the look more bright. SO I toned it down with a bird motif off white blouse. The birds on the blouse has been hand embroidered by me inspired by a Sabyasachi label blouse 😀😀😀😀. As I mentioned before I wanted a very classic soft look. So opted for kaan pasha or over sized studs, a simple gold moff chain. chur and an over sized ring. My go to kajal smokey eyes and peachy lips with a small tip or bindi was all I needed to complete the look.
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Outfit Details

Saree: Adi Dhakeshwari Bastralaya, Triangular Park, Kolkata

Blouse: Self Embroidered on a plain silk blouse

Earrings and ring: Amazon link here

Chur or Bangle: Chique Fashion, South City Mall, Kolkata

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An afternoon of celebrations with friends called for this rarely worn favorite possession. My beloved Swarnachuri saree. It was chosen and gifted by Ma many years ago. Haven’t got many apt opportunities to adorn this beauty for long. Thus the perfect weather and traditional rice ceremony of a munchkin presented the absolutely perfect occasion to embrace this prized piece from my wardrobe.

 

The saree is of a stunning cross purple color with intricately woven stories of Ramayan with golden zari. Matched the traditional saree with a rather outrageous deep cut, bow back, sleeveless blouse. The kundan necklace I stole from sanchita🤪 came to the rescue for the perfect glamorous outfit. Paired a matching kundan oversized ring, a kangan, my loyal golden potli bag, a tiny bindi, straight hair and muted lips... taaadaaaa!! 

If you are confused how the Swarnachuri and Baluchari are different... here’s the simplest distinction Baluchari Sarees are decorated with Resham threads, whereas Swarnachuri sarees are weaved with Golden or Silver zari. The sarees are usually made of Pure silk. It features intricate designs telling mythological stories depicted on walls of temples. If you want to know more about these traditional weaves please click here. And if you want to see our previous Baluchari outfit post please click here

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