​This week’s beauty roundup, spotlighting highlights from Lara Raj to Priyanka Chopra, is a vibrant celebration of contrasts, blending traditional Indian aesthetics with modern, global glamour. At one end, there are traditional touches like soft kohl-lined eyes and subtle bindis. Conversely, there’s a distinct Western red-carpet beauty influence, featuring sculpted skin, glossy lips, bold eyeliner, and sleek hair. Collectively, these ensembles weave a vibrant story that blends nostalgia with a fresh, contemporary vibe. The collection also pays homage to awards-season elegance, particularly evident in Priyanka Chopra’s Oscars 2026-ready appearance, featuring radiant skin and hair evoking classic Hollywood glamour. Meanwhile, Lara Raj infuses a more experimental vibe, drawing from runway trends and avant-garde beauty influences. The rest of the lineup strikes a perfect balance, delivering inspiration from bridal elegance to modern minimalism, showing that this week’s beauty moments are as versatile as they are captivating. Priyanka Chopra’s Oscars look is a masterclass in refined glamour, focusing on luminous, healthy skin paired with softly sculpted features. The makeup features warm neutrals, sharp brows, fluttering lashes, and a satin nude pink lip that complements her natural complexion. Her lush, side-swept hair brings a touch of vintage elegance. Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s look exemplifies modern Indian soft glam, featuring radiant, even-toned skin, gently smoked eyes, full natural brows, and a nude-peach lip instead of bold festive makeup.  

​Once, shopping for groceries was a tiresome necessity rather than something enjoyable—a chore so dull and monotonous to my sister and me as kids that we’d cry and scream at the mere mention of D-Mart, dreading those Sunday evenings at the supermarket. Before we turned 10, we made a pact with our parents: they would leave us at the neighboring Crossword, and in return, we’d read in absolute silence, avoiding all strangers until Mom and Dad came back with their groceries mysteriously restocked. If those parents could have foreseen what lay ahead for their little girls, they would have been utterly speechless. In 2026—already known as the Year of Analogue—nothing feels dreamier to me than wandering the aisles of a supermarket. The vibrant hues, the glaring lights, the cheese fridge… are these any less enchanting than the characters from the Enid Blyton tales I used to browse at Crossword? Wearing rose-tinted glasses, my memories of D-Mart feel gentler: my sister and I crammed into trolleys pushed by our parents, chattering endlessly while choosing snacks; on fortunate days, getting to buy precisely one toy. “I have to romanticize my life just to get through it, which is exactly what I did when I first moved to Mumbai,” recalls 25-year-old Gauri Mahajan. I felt so new to everything in the city and yearned for familiarity, to see the same faces and feel more connected to my immediate surroundings. That’s when I began taking pleasure in shopping for vegetables and groceries across the street.  

​Rashmika Mandanna wore a custom Anamika Khanna creation to her haldi ceremony: a pale-green pre-draped sari that infuses a modern, tailored vibe into a classic silhouette. Styled by Ami Patel, the one-shoulder design showcased a distinctive net-like textured grid on the bodice, contrasting sharply with the soft silk-satin skirt. The standout feature is the signature floral appliqué—a breathtaking trail of delicately embroidered flowers, hand-stitched for extra texture, that cascades down the side like a flourishing garden. She maintained high energy while sticking to traditional styling, accessorized with a gold maang tikka and matching statement earrings and bangles from Shree Jewellers. She wore her hair in a simple ponytail, complemented by soft, neutral makeup with a subtle glow. For the promotions of Dhurandhar: The Revenge, Sara Arjun channeled modern royalty in a luxurious burgundy Satnam anarkali set by Ritu Kumar. Styled by Nidhi Agarwal, the garment boasts a voluminous floor-length flare with vertical diagonal stripes that lengthen the silhouette, accented by a substantial multilayered border along the hem. The elaborate gold embroidery, with its fine threadwork and sparkling sequins that glint in the light at every motion, stands out boldly on its own. Slender earrings by Mayur Jewellery and a Hema gold ring from Vasundhara Jewellery provide a finishing touch of regality.  

​White tops are timeless must-haves. This timeless style lends itself to a variety of interpretations, ranging from straightforward, clean designs to bolder variations featuring ruffles, cutouts, or bows. What could pair better than jeans? After all, it’s a pairing that Jane Birkin already championed in the ’70s and that has continually reinvented itself over the decades. This pairing is now appearing everywhere, both on runways and in street style. The greatest thing? The duo offers endless styling options—from flowy pussy-bow blouses to tailored short-sleeve blouses, from loose jeans to bootcut styles. Flared jeans paired with a white knotted top. Area, Spring-Summer 2026. Daniele Oberrauch/Gorunway. An all-white ensemble evokes a summery, fresh vibe and gets reimagined each season. We recommend pairing a knotted cream-white top with white cargo flare jeans.  

​You’re discovering your bliss. Taurus, the themes have been greatly divided among all of you. On one hand, new beginnings are being offered, particularly in finances and life. Conversely, grace and gratitude have been emphasized. If you’ve been overly stressed about money, skimping to support your family, or always fixating on the negative—this message is for you. You’re simply the channel through which the universe flows. Imposing limiting beliefs and starting to count things obstructs the natural flow of life and universal blessings. From striving for survival and security to shield you from danger, to discovering true peace, tranquility, and inner stability, you’re onto something big, Aries. The silence and quiet presence you’re cultivating in your life are actually helping you nurture the growth of things you’d much prefer to flourish—money, vitality, love, security, and stability.