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Shopping takes on a whole new meaning in the festive season. Along with a wardrobe overhaul, it’s also the time to pick up that coveted gadget, give the home a makeover and celebrate the spirit of the season with a spin in a new vehicle perhaps. Arti S. Sahuliyar and Antara Bose take a dekko at what is on everyone’s wish list for Durga Puja and Diwali
For her
It’s ethnic all the way. Long flowing salwar suits in chiffons and georgettes are the preferred picks. Embellishments — read zardosi, ari,
patch and thread
work — are in, the more the merrier on striking bright backgrounds. Short kurtis flaunting big floral prints teamed with patialas are also disappearing fast.
For those more trendy than traditional, wraparound skirts with sequinned short sleeved tops are must-haves. For all, citrus — orange, yellow and lime green — seems to be the colour code to follow. The saree to watch out for is the Ghicha silk
For him
Short collared kurtas in green, yellow and black (think Bol Bachchan) paired with slim jeans. T-shirts with catchy slogans are hits with teens
Cash factor: Salwar suits Rs 800-Rs 3500, short kurtis and leggings Rs 599-Rs 1,290 and sarees from Rs 15,000 onwards. All at Big Shop, GEL Church shopping Complex (Ranchi) and Saloni, Bistupur (Jamshedpur)
Collared kurtas from Rs 399. Branded shirts from Rs 2,000 and branded jeans from 3,500. At Big Shop and Manyavar (Bistupur)
BEJEWELLED
It’s price no bar as far as gold jewellery is concerned as the festive season is considered an auspicious time to bring home the yellow metal
Cash factor: Rs 6,999 upwards for lightweight fashion statements from the Mia range. Solitaires start at Rs 60,000. Gold coin on every purchase on October 19 and 20 at the Tanishq showrooms. Also at Gitanjali Jewels in Jamshedpur
ACCESSORISE
Crystal bracelets, fibreglass bangles, chunky dial watches, clutches and batuas embellished with sequins and zardozi are the accessories to work
In shoes, heels of every description and boots for men
Cash factor: Batuas and clutches,
Rs 350 onward. Big dial watches start
at Rs 3,000. At Big Shop (Ranchi) and Wasawa Singh (Jamshedpur). Shoes
for him, Rs 2,000 and above, for her,
Rs 1,500 and more at Woodlands in Ranchi and Shoe World in Jamshedpur
HOUSE PROUD
Curtains in floral prints, cotton bed linen in pastels, printed table linen and accessories. It's also time to exchange old furniture for new
Cash factor: Linen starts at Rs 300 and goes up to Rs 5,000. A crystal vase can come for
as little as Rs 300. Sofa and dining sets are
Rs 25,000 upwards. All at Avaran Furnishing House, Roshpa Towers or
S.P. Sinha and Sons in Bistupur
HOT WHEELS
Nano remains an all-time favourite with one showroom in the capital boasting of 30 bookings for Durga Puja.
Cash factor: Manza
(Rs 6.5 lakh), Indica EV2
(Rs 4.5 lakh), Alto 800
(Rs 2.45 lakh) and Hyundai i10 (Rs 3.65 lakh)
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