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Getting a new look for the Pujas? Time to update those accessories too. And as far as arm candy go, clutches are the hottest picks this season.

International brand Charles & Keith has just the kind of head- turners you’re looking for to make a style statement. Grab a quilted beauty for an uptown modish-meets-country casual effect or a patent clutch that stands out for its sleek wet-look gloss finish.

And hey, it’s the festive season, so carry the mood to work as well. The Charles & Keith day clutches can be taken to the office and then whisked straight off to the dance floor. Get one and get going.

Charles & Keith clutches are ranged from Rs 1,500 to Rs 3,000 and are available at Shopper’s Stop Rajouri Gardens, Delhi, South City Mall, Calcutta, Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore and also at the Atria Mall and InOrbit Mall, Mumbai, Select CityWalk Mall, Delhi and Ambience Mall, Gurgaon.       

Fair and handsome

This one is for all those men who are metrosexual or aspire to be New Age gents. Skincare expert Nivea has come out with two new products — the Multi White Advanced Whitening Oil Control Moisturiser for Men and the Vitalising After Shave Lotion. The Oil Control Moisturiser is enriched with a unique oil control system and Vitamin C. The cream gets absorbed immediately without leaving any residue, whitens the skin and lightens blemishes. The product is priced at Rs 252 for a 40ml bottle. The Vitalising After Shave Lotion comes with a refreshing fragrance. It promises to support the skin’s natural protection system by cooling it. Available in a 100ml pack, the lotion is priced at Rs 249.

Bridal bling

Anyone hunting for wedding trousseau should check out the Samsaara store at South City Mall. The luxury boutique has just launched the bridal collection of Mumbai-based designer Bhairavi Jaikishan. The collection comprises saris and lehengas for the bridal season. But if you so wish, you can pick one up for the upcoming festive season as well. Jaikishan’s range is a blend of the traditional and the contemporary. The fabrics used are silks, georgettes, dupion, tulles, gota brocades, velvets and tissue satins in bright hues like pinks, reds, maroons, greens and yellows. The collection is marked by the use of gota borders with zari embroidery and floral motifs. Prices start at Rs 20,000 and go upto Rs 2 lakh. The latest collection is available at Samsaara stores across the country and in Dubai and Kuwait.