Don’t remain bundled at home with a cappuccino and book and let the monsoon showers dampen your spirit. Instead, go out to have fun. t2 suggests you invest in these statement-making styles that you can flaunt every monsoon and make the best of the season
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Colour burst
Counter overcast skies, mud and slush with stimulating and striking neon shades. From shocking fuchsias, electric blues to tangy oranges, go and paint the town with vivid hues. These colours will not only cheer up your day in a jiffy, but also help you make a bold statement. However, wearing neon can be tricky and you need to know how to sport it right, otherwise you might end up being a fashion disaster.
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Wear it right
A splash of neon in the closet is in sync with the rains. It is the ticket to look and feel good. The idea is to mix and match super-bright pieces with paler shades. Printed flowery tops and blouses in sheer cotton teemed up with neon jeggings look fab for both work and play. To perk up your mood, wear contrasting shades like a bright, flashy skirt with flimsy crisp blouse. Crazily printed dresses can also do the trick. You could also put together a couple of neon shades without looking like a light bulb. Ditch your blue denims and slip into a pair of colourful or printed pants and hit the streets with bottoms up. A floral vest or refreshing lemon or orange top will make your neon wardrobe come to a full circle.
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Get shorty
If decreasing hemlines is no big deal for you, put on hot pants in sea-green, plum or peach colours for that careless yet chic look. A destructured top looks best with this ensemble.
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Accessorise well
If too much of wacky hues are a big no-no and you find them OTT, then a modest accessory is enough to do the needful. Hit the streets with élan with this cheat sheet for monsoon.
You cannot leave home without a chic tote that carries all the paraphernalia you need. Instead of going for boring shades, opt for the funky and bright handbags. A bag whether in Aztec prints or with Rajasthani mirror work could perk up a dull day. Dump those grumpy looking crocs and slip into colourful water resistant peep toes or flip-flops. They are now the coolest things you can have on your feet
Dress check, shoes check, make-up check.... errr the umbrella. Oh! The very thought of it makes many squirm. Gone are the days of the dull black umbrellas. Spring open a pretty polka dotted or neon shaded umbrella
Forget metal-rimmed black and brown shades. Up your oomph factor with bright and bubbly frames
Belts: Do you like keeping it simple like slouchy pants or denim clubbed with a white tee? Just make sure you wear zingy belts, so that your waistline doesn’t go wasted.
Jewellery: Don’t put on too much jewellery this season. They are not only uncomfortable to carry but also look tacky. It is better to have something understated yet stylish, like a chunky chokers in beads or metal or a pair of boho earrings.
Hair bands: Want to pull off a cute high school girl look? There is nothing better than a sweet hair band with flowery embellishment. But don’t put on something that a 10-year-old is sporting. It is to make you look sweet and girly, not a kid.
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Hair
Come rains and your tresses start misbehaving. You have no clue how to tame the wilderness on your head and shy away from going out. Keeping you hair clean and conditioned is the first and foremost thing to do. To avoid the hair going frizzy, tie a messy one-sided braid (check out Deepika Padukone’s hairdo). The style is casual yet chic.
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Make-up maverick
A peachy wet face appears best when the skies open up. It’s good to sport a nude look and wear as less make-up as possible. Wear mineral make-up or water-based mousse or primers on skin. Smear cream blush on your cheeks for a flushed look. Kohl does add drama to your eyes, but keep it intact for fall. Smudge your eyes with aquamarines, baby pinks, greens and purples in sync with monsoon hues. Pucker up with a bright pink or a coral mouth that looks oh-so-kissable. It’s also the best time to flaunt your manicured nails. Splurge in funky nail polishes in shades of tangerine, yellow, green, fuchsia and others. You need not go to a parlour for quirky nail art, instead go DIY way blending you favourite colours. Let your hands do the talking.
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Celebs
Bollywood hotties too are keeping their date with monsoon fashion trends. Wearing in-your-face hues is becoming a bit hit among B-town beauties nowadays. The idea is to make a loud and proud fashion statement by way of bright clothing. Monochromatic look not only makes you appear slimmer, but is also a spot-on trend. It’s one of the easiest looks to put together for the rainy season, and you don’t have to go over dramatic with accessories or make-up. Single-toned clothes are ideal for both day and night. Take inspiration from sizzling hotties like Bipasha Basu, Katrina Kaif, Kareena Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra who sport the perfect monsoon fashion to the T with the right mix of colours, accessories and clothing.
Sonashree Basu
