Womanly curves are enhanced, Victorian style elements underlined, roses bloom in this year’s winter dressing which brings its own warmth and appeal, discarding ubiquitous layers in favour of a more refined, bootylicious form. The entire look spells pretty-girl-next-door-meets-sex-siren.

The Revival:
Edwardian Influences

Manav Gangwani

Mango

How to

The new restrained colour palette with its sombre hues can be adapted to fit into this trendy clique. Try a basic plum shirt with billowing sleeves or bow fronts, a long velvet trumpet skirt in a rich chocolate brown and sparkling leather flat boots to do full justice to the ‘period fashion’ look.

A pair of gloves in satin, velvet or embroidered wool with fur trimmings or tie-up tassels are absolute assets for the moment as they lend a

Namrata Joshipura

tasteful touch and combat the winter chill on those Himalayan retreats. Try a

Go for it: Maithili Ahluwalia, Shweta Nanda, Anusha Dandekar.

Collections: Nicole Farhi, Bora Aksu, JJ Valaya,Namrata Joshipura.

The Highlight:
Rosy Cheeks and Sparkling Eyes

Ashima Leena

Mango

HOW TO

Achieve the natural country look with the right shades of rouge. As opposed to last season’s strong, bronzed jaw, a dainty flushed visage is this year’s beauty mantra. Apply blush from a selection of pinkish tones and liberally stroke across the brow line to the apples of your cheeks to give an illusion of high cheekbones.

Ranna Gill

For the evening, well-defined eyes replace the smoky eyed look. Bold eyeliner on the upper lid with just neutral shimmer as eye shadow adds the right touch of shine without looking overly made up. Sleek hair swept off the face completes this get-up.

Go for it: Sania Mirza, Katrina Kaif, Vidya Balan.

Collections: Chanel, Anne Valérie Hash, Wendell Rodricks, Suneet Varma.

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