Anushka Sharma wearing a stunning necklace and earring set

BEAUTY AND HER BAUBLES

    Are you prepared for the special celestial event that will occur on May 2? The third day of the bright half of Vaishak (Sukla Paksha), when there will be a unique confluence of stars in the heavens? More popularly known as Akshaya Tritiya, it is considered an auspicious day to start new ventures, as everything that begins on this day will multiply and be eternal. So, what better occasion than this day to begin a collection of gold coins or sparkling diamond jewellery? 
    Gitanjali Group, India’s largest branded jeweller, has exciting and special offerings for this occasion. If your preference is for gold, go in for ‘Swarna Mudrika’, a gold coin that does not compromise on purity. Available in denominations of 1, 2, 5 and 10 gms in purities of 999 and 995, ‘Swarna Mudrika’ is the purest way to ensure you will be blessed with eternal good fortune and showered with wealth and prosperity, both spiritual and material. 
    The group also has exciting offers of up to 25% off on diamond jewellery on brands like Gili, Nakshatra, Asmi, D’damas, Gitanjali Jewels etc. Don’t forget that diamonds are described as vajra (lightning, the weapon of Indra) and offers protection from fire, poison and evil spirits. If you buy them on this day, the collection will multiply and proliferate, bringing success and good fortune with it.

Anushka Sharma wearing a stunning necklace and earring set

Makeup for jewellery

    WITH GOLD When you wear gold jewellery, opt for pale neutral colours, especially around the eyes. Prevent your face from looking chalky by using a light bronzer to your facial contours. Go easy on the bronze though, you don’t want it to clash with the gold. Apply a dash of gloss in a shade that is somewhere between nude and bold — peach, for instance. 
    SILVER Accessories in silver look great for the day as well as night. As for makeup, silver looks especially remarkable with dark colours — think emerald green, navy blue, charcoal or grey. Smokey eyes with grey shadow are best suited to silver jewels. Top it off with your favourite mascara, and your eyes are ready to shine. To prevent your complexion from dulling against the smokey eyes, apply a light bronzer. Tip: With silver or metallic rings and bracelets, apply a neutral shade of nail paint like salmon and baby pink or go dark with navy blue. 
TIP: For a striking look, either emphasise your lips in a shade of red or your eyes with smokey kohl. Red nail paint also looks stunning with gold pieces.

Of vintage pieces and ethnic chic

    Handpicked personal accessories and collectibles with a touch of class define one’s personality like no other. And that is exactly what Sama, an exhibition of vintage jewellery, women’s apparel, trendy silhouettes and designer saris has to offer on its opening day today. The exhibition will feature a wide collection of estate, vintage and antique jewellery from Rabbit Out of The Hat, which comprises highest quality designer pieces, signed and unsigned collector pieces from different eras and countries in unique styles, charm, craftsmanship and value. A range of kalamkari kurtis, beaded tunics, trendy 
trousers, oriental embroidered bags and colourful accessories will be available from Fusion by Manjunath. Also on display will be Sthree by Anuradha Bhat, which offers a wide range of Banaras and woven silk saris, georgette chiffons, block-printed tussar silk and customised colours designed by weavers. All definitely imbued for the passionate individual who knows what it takes to stand apart. 
Where: Sama, Cache Art Gallery, 187, Turner Road, Bandra (W). When: May 1 and 2, 11 am to 8 pm.

A model in clothing from Fusion by Manjunath