Every year the Festival of Lights fills our hearts with hope and happiness.
Of course, with COVID-19’s grim presence still looming large and no vaccine in sight, celebrations remain low-key and subdued.
Social distancing may have limited Bollywood’s partying scene, but there are still plenty of ways to feel festive during lockdown.
Ritu Nandal‘s tips on how to do Diwali fashion at home.
Ananya Pandey
Photograph: Kind courtesy Ananya Pandey/Instagram
Diwali is all about sparkle. And Ananya’s diamond nose stud is just the sort of twinkling finishing touch a festive look needs.
Aditi Rao Hydari
Photograph: Kind courtesy Aditi Rao Hydari/Instagram
Sharply kohl-eyes are all the glamour a girl needs and Aditi makes a smoking hot case for it.
Sonakshi Sinha
Photograph: Kind courtesy Sonakshi Sinha/Instagram
How groovy is Sonakshi’s eyeshadow game? Metallic is the way to go, this Diwali and next.
Priyanka Chopra
Photograph: Kind courtesy Priyanka Chopra Jonas/Instagram
Up your lipstick quotient. Dabble in colours. The bolder. The better.
Alia Bhatt
Photograph: Kind courtesy Alia Bhatt/Instagram
Not a cosmetics person, showcase your fresh-faced beauty like the radiant Alia.
Mouni Roy
Photograph: Kind courtesy Mouni Roy/Instagram
Achieving simple and stylish in one go is Mouni’s pastel, pristine avatar for you.
Raveena Tandon
Photograph: Kind courtesy Raveena Tandon/Instagram
Oversized jhumkis add grace to Mast Mast star’s desi girl perfection.
Karisma Kapoor
Photograph: Kind courtesy Karisma Kapoor/Instagram
A lively colour, a few bangles and bindi is all Lolo needs to show why she’s an effortless fashionista for all seasons and festivals.
Ileana D’cruz
Photograph: Kind courtesy Ileana D-Cruz/Instagram
Too scared to style those tresses in the salon? Wear them fuss free and loose using any serum and good ol’ hairdryer at home.
Sara Ali Khan
Photograph: Kind courtesy Sara Ali Khan/Instagram
Twinning in traditional attire with your favourite person in the world is the most festive ritual ever.
Mrunal Thakur
Photograph: Kind courtesy Mrunal Thakur/Instagram
Just because you cannot step out doesn’t mean you cannot enjoy fashion? Take out that ‘saved for a special occasion’ outfit and do a little Diwali dance in your living room.
Kriti Sanon
Photograph: Kind courtesy Kriti Sanon/Instagram
Dolling up is all about making one’s self feel good. So stay home, stay safe and stay fancy.