The most stunning temple jewellery of the season

Highlighted cheekbones make for the most low-key yet high-impact looks. Try a warm, pearly shade for an almost holographic feel — wear it in a crescent shape, going from the cheekbones to the temples.

Silk blouse, price on request, Ritu Kumar. Ruby studded gold nose ring, green kundan  necklace, prices on request, both Anmol Jewellers. Gold mesh necklace, price on request, Gehna Jewellers. Gold dome ring, price on request, Jaipur Jewels.

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If you have ever wondered how to wear glitter lips IRL, here’s the solution: Wear a nude lipstick and dust some loose gold pigment or apply a metallic gold lippie around the centre of your mouth for an ombre effect.

Silk brocade blouse, Rs 11,800, silk dupatta, Rs 8,000, brocade lehenga, Rs 1,24,500; all Payal Khandwala. Gold and kundan nose ring, gold choker, gold stone hand harness, prices on request; all Om Jewellers. Gold jhumka earrings, price on request, Gehna Jewellers. Gold pendant necklace, wide gold mesh bangle, prices on request; both PNG Jewellers. Gold dome bangles, TBZ – The Original.

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If you are feeling the season’s minimal manicures we suggest you stick with thin stripes of gold and clear nail polish. Stack up slim midi rings to extend the look to your fingers.

Silk tunic, Rs 11,000, Myoho. Gold and ruby studded earrings, gold and ruby studded necklace, ring and floral ring, gold temple ring, prices on request; all by Gehna Jewellers. Gold mesh necklace, price on request, Anmol Jewellers. Carved gold bangle, price on request, Om Jewellers.

Apply clear mascara on your lashes, close your eyes and then sprinkle some fine metallic pigment. If this seems like a lot of work, just pick a sparkly mascara.

Silk blouse, price on request, Sanjay Garg. Silk sari, price on request, Ritu Kumar. Gold ‘chandbali’ earrings, gold collar necklace, prices on request; both Gehna Jewellers. Gold beaded necklace, price on request, NAC Jewellers. Gold and stone hand harness, price on request, Amrapali. Gold dome bangles, gold temple bangle, prices on request; all Anmol Jewellers.

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When you don’t want to fuss with smoky eyes or flicked liner, this is the simplest way to wear gold. Apply primer across your eyelids and dab loose shimmer with a fluffy brush. You don’t have to be tidy either because it is the shimmer that’s making the statement, not the finish.

Brocade tunic, price on request, Payal Khandwala. Gold and kundan earrings, gold polki necklace, prices on request; both Anmol Jewellers. Gold pendant necklace, price on request, Gehna Jewellers. Gold ring, price on request, Jaipur Jewels. Gold bangles, price on request, NAC Jewellers.

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Emphasising the lower lashes can make your eyes appear bigger and brighter. Draw a flicked line with a metallic liner, then, with a shadow brush, press on some iridescent shadow so it doesn’t look patchy.

Silk embroidered jacket, price on request, Anamika Khanna. Gold jhumka earrings, gold and kundan necklace, prices on request; both Mahesh Notandass Fine Jewellery. Gold and kundan pendant, price on request, Zoya – A Tata Product. Gold and meenakari bangles, Rs 4,86,000 each, Jaipur Jewels. Gold bracelet, price on request, Ghanasingh – Be True.

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Go the barely-there route with your make-up, but sprinkle a dash of shimmer along your parting—it seriously does not get easier than this. As for the rest, you want clean skin, strong brows and maybe a little blush.

Brocade jacket, price on request, Sanjay Garg. Pleated stole, price on request, Payal Khandwala. Gold jhumka earrings, price on request, Amrapali. Gold choker necklace, gold hand harness, prices on request; both Om Jewellers. Circular gold pendant necklace, price on request, PNG Jewellers. Gold bangles, prices on request, Gehna Jewellers.

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'Tis the season of heavy brocades and heavier jewellery. In case that sends your non-conformist soul into panic mode, then take a deep breath and get this: You can wear traditional temple jewellery and not look like an extra from a Kanjeevaram sari ad. Here's how.

Photographs: Arjun Mark. Styling: Pasham Alwani. Assisted By: Nikita Kataria (Styling). Make-Up And Hair Sandhya Shekar. Assisted by: Anuradha Raman (Hair And Make-Up). Model: Naomi Janumala/ Anima Creatives. 

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