Diwali: Here are some tips for any last minute preparations that you need to do

Diwali fervour has hit the city, with markets and city malls doing brisk sales and pre-Diwali bashes on in full swing.

Forgot something? Do not fret even if you still have some things on your to-do list. Here are some quick tips.

Diwali attire: Fashion stylist Indrakshi Pattanaik says “A classy sari never goes out of style. If you do not have anything grand, you can always borrow it from your mother. Try to mix and match the blouse.” She adds, “You can also work around with a black choli and pair it with a long skirt. You can carry or ditch the dupatta, depending on your comfort level. Adding a nice ethnic waist coat or dupatta makes the look Indian.”

Talking about fusion looks, Indrakshi says, “You can take a long fabric and drape it like a sari over jeans, or you can wear jeans with a nice crop top and a waist coat. Pair the look with silver jhumkas and lots of silver bangles to have a fusion ethnic look for the festival.”

“Boys can go for a nice kurta with a bandhgala or waist coat and wear it with jeans. You can reuse the wedding season clothes that you haven’t worn in a while,” she says.

Get Festive: As the festival of light approaches, do the final check before welcoming your guests

Home Decor: Tamana Kheskani, owner of Kolorz Events, suggests a few easy DIYs for home decor. “Many have a whisky glass at home, which they do not use. You can buy around 50 plastic spoons. Using the scissors, make long cuts through the plastic and bend it outwards in the shape of a flower. Stick some glitter on each petal. Use a candle in the centre as a light source,” she says. Tamana has several other creative ideas. “You can also use waste glass bottles. Clean the bottles and fill them with battery LED lights. You can either hang them using a strong thread or put them at the entrance.”

Giving ideas about how to make a colourful rangoli, Tamana says, “If you haven’t been able to shop for rangoli colours, you can use different flowers for making the rangoli. You can either use flower petals or try to fix the smallest LED candle available in the market into a marigold flower.”

Make up: Fashion Blogger Meenakshi Pamnani advises minimal make-up this Diwali. “Using a primer is a must, to ensure that your make-up stays for long. Keep the make-up shimmery, but do not overdo it. Do not wear heavy kajal, as there are chances it may smudge.

For the hair, make sure you use a leave-on conditioner, so that your hair doesn’t go frizzy. You can also use a hair spray to keep the baby hair in place,” she says and adds, “You can use a light brown lipstick as a bronzer and a light pink lipstick as blush.”