Tis the Season to be Merry

This Christmas, warm your heart and bring a smile to loved ones around you. Gourmet hampers, fashionable apparel, the latest sneaker drops, must-have timepieces, on-trend frames and bags, décor to brighten your home, even the perfect party dress for those year-end parties, we’ve got something for everyone.

Lifestyle Insider Ray-Ban RB3669 sunglasses

La Vie en Rose
Playful yet sophisticated, the RB3669 model from Ray-Ban’s 2020 collection of sunglasses is the perfect gift for the elegant family member who understands true style. Refined soft rectangular metal frame, it comes with a wide range of coloured lenses including photochromic evolve lenses. Light and resistant, it creates a unique look that goes from day to night. Price: INR 9,590

Lifestyle Insider Ray-Ban RB4338 sunglasses

Retro Love
Naturally free and self-assured, this wrap-around retro shape frames are the perfect mix between casual functionality and sleek styling. It’s designed for younger trendsetters who want that retro look with a touch of individuality. The RB4338 style has matching frames and temples along with a broad colour range of lenses for a bold, confident look. Price: INR 8,990.

Lifestyle Insider Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Serum

Ginseng Glow
Luxury Korean skincare brand Sulwhasoo knows how to treat your skin during the parched wintry weather. Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Serum nourishes skin with encapsulated Korean ginseng oil, red ginseng saponin, and ginseng flower to deeply hydrate, visibly reduce wrinkles, and improve elasticity. Price: INR 13,900 (50ml).

Lifestyle Insider 3-step personalized Haircare Range by Bare Anatomy

Great Hair, Don’t Care
India’s premium beauty brand with personalization at its core, Bare Anatomy presents a 3 step, multi-tasking hair care regime personalized for your hair profile. This regime constitutes of a Rejuvenating Pre-Shampoo Mask, a Deep Cleansing Shampoo and an Intense Repair Conditioner that’s formulated once the customer places their order and is customized to suit their unique hair goals, type and lifestyle. Customers take a detailed and quick hair quiz on their website basis which they are provided a comprehensive analysis of their hair and scalp health. Price: INR 1,800 (for the kit) Available on http://www.bareanatomy.in

Lifestyle Insider Rani Pink Gifts X Le15 Christmas Set

Oozing Warmth
Rani Pink Gifts has gotten into the Christmas spirit by adding a dash of red to the otherwise rani pink roots. The holiday season turned their kaarigars into joyful elves, who have put together this warm winter tradition for you and your loved ones. This box of festive goodies would surely make up for the cheer of the Christmas markets we missed this year! Rummage through your stash of nutmeg and cinnamon, and bring out the jar of rum-soaked raisins because it's time to have yourself a cosy little Christmas! The Rani Pink Gifts X Le 15 Christmas Gift Set includes the following elements: Cosy Christmas Box: Candy cane red and white stripes printed on a rich silk dupion detailed with a matching striped bow and a sparkly gold lurex pom-pom. Le 15 Spice Hot Chocolate Mix: Spiced Hot Chocolate with cinnamon nutmeg and a hint of clove from chef Pooja Dhingra. Le 15 Toffee Crunch Dipkie: Special edition Christmas cookies made with butterscotch, cornflakes and milk chocolate chips from chef Pooja Dhingra. Price: INR 1,650. Available only at www.ranipinkgifts.com

Lifestyle Insider The Binge Hamper from The Gift Studio

Binge-worthy treat!
Nothing says Christmas quite like The Gift Studio hamper (The Gift Studio is an RP Sanjiv Goenka venture). Filled to the brim with carefully curated gourmet goodies and meticulously packed with exceptional aesthetics these are a sure shot stand out addition to your festivities. Send your friends and family the Binge Hamper this festive season, loaded with a host of tasty surprises and chocolatey, irresistible treats that are sure to double up the celebrations for everyone this festive season! Price: INR 3,999. Available on www.thegiftstudio.com

Lifestyle Insider The Italian Dream from The Gift Studio

La Dolce Vita
Since you can't have those conventional parties this holiday season, The Gift Studio is bringing the party home, and it's definitely one that you don't want to miss!

If you are hosting a house party or even going for one, check out their special hampers to curate the perfect celebratory Christmas gift, or choose from a range of savouries and sweets to add to your party menu or even a date night. You can also build your own hamper to match with the theme of your party. The Italian Dream hamper contains fine ingredients for Italian cuisine – from a mix of pasta, sauce and seasonings required to put together a delicious Italian meal. Transport your loved one straight to Italy with this box of authentic Italian goodness. Price: INR 9,999. Available on www. thegiftstudio.com

Lifestyle Insider A1000 MPG 9EF Casio Vintage watch

Digital Drama
Remember those retro digi watches from the 70s? Well, nothing screams ‘now’ more than this 39.6 mm x 38 mm x 7.3 mm Casio Vintage A 1000 MPG 9EF fashionable digital watch to go with your sparkly sweaters. Its key features include an LED light, a stopwatch function (1/100 sec, 1 hour), daily alarm, mineral glass, a solid stainless steel case, and stainless steel band. It’s resistant to minor water splashing, and one battery lasts for three years. Price: 9,995.

Lifestyle Insider AR11332 - Renato - Men's watch by Emporio Armani

Secret Santa
Filled with warmth, love, mulled wine, cookies and cozy outfits, the holiday season is right around the corner. With Christmas Eve just around the corner, we are just in time for some secret Santa activities, and this impeccably stylish AR11332 Renato Men’s watch by Emporio Armani makes for one of the best surprise gifts ever. Price: INR 27,995.

Lifestyle Insider Araku Coffee Break Gift Box

Café à Deux
This festive season, indulge in a sensorial experience of intricate notes and aromas with a fresh brew! The ARAKU Coffee Break Gift Box is ideal for that much needed get-together with your loved ones - a catch up session over a fresh brew. The ARAKU Coffee Break Gift Box comes with a tin of Signature Coffee – with its bold character and aromatic balance – and a set of striking blue cappuccino cups, ready to be gifted or shared with family and friends. Price: INR 2,200. Available on : arakucoffee.in

Lifestyle Insider AZURE RING CUT FLOWER VASE by HOME4U

Flower Power
Look no further and transform your home into a winter wonderland with inspiring and chic Christmas and New Year décor from Home4U. This glass Azure Ring Cut Flower Vase adds that extra sparkle in your home and creates an inviting ambience. Just add a bouquet of fresh flowers and you’re set. Price: INR 2,649. Available at: https://www.home4u.in/

Lifestyle Insider BELEN CHRISTMAS STOCKING by HOME4U

Xmas Joy!
Nothing says Christmas as much as an authentic Xmas stocking in red, white, and green. As your children await Santa, hang up this cotton duck and velvet Belen Christmas Stocking with a snowman motif from Home4U, packed with treats and gifts, by the fir tree, and watch their astonished faces the next morning. Price: INR 1,299. Available at: https://www.home4u.in/

Lifestyle Insider Aveda Botanical Repair Range

Bonded Braids
For a stocking stuffer for the little fashionista in the family, or just as a pampering treat to yourself, why not go in for a mask, leave-in treatment, shampoo and conditioner from the new Aveda Botanical Repair range? Powered by plants, this breakthrough vegan bond-building hair repair collection instantly strengthens and repairs hair from the inside out while creating new hair bonds. Botanical Repair is 93 percent naturally derived, silicone-free, sulfate-cleanser free, vegan and cruelty-free, manufactured using wind power. It Instantly strengthens and repairs damaged hair with an innovative 3-layer, bond-building hair repair technology. Formulated to work across all hair types and textures giving salon style, professional results at home! Available on Nykaa and Nykaa Luxe (online and offline).

Lifestyle Insider BECCA Cosmetics Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed Highlighter

Pearly Shimmer
Add a touch of éclat to your party makeup this holiday season, with Becca’s Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed Highlighter – Limited Edition. Becca’s most iconic glow, Shimmering Skin Perfector™ Pressed Highlighter is a cult favourite and the #1 best-selling highlighter in the US. An award-winning highlighter, its formula fuses ultra-fine, pearl pigments with liquid for an ultra-buttery texture that builds and blends seamlessly into skin for a natural, luminous glow. Price: INR 1,500 (Mini). Available on Nykaa and Nykaa Luxe (online and offline).

Lifestyle Insider Black and Gold table available on I'm The Centre For Applied Arts by Punam Kalra

Black Beauty
Perfect for a touch of monochromatic sophistication to your favourite corner this winter, interior designer and Founder of I’m – The Centre of Applied Arts, Punam Kalra’s Black Gold Peg Table is a chic take on minimal maximalism, combining an irregular shaped table top with a classical leg in a PU paint finish. The power of black is enhanced with a well measured dash of gold at the base, channelling a contemporary opulence and elegance to the space. Price on request. www.imcaa.in

Lifestyle Insider Marengo Dress and Gleam Bomber by GAYA

Dance the Marengo
Ring in the holiday cheer with ready-to-wear homegrown label, GAYA by Gayatri Khanna, as you end the year with a bang in their dazzling selection of accessories and ensembles, that are sure to turn heads, wherever you go. Marengo Dress – Price: INR 16,300; Gleam Bomber – Price: INR 28,000. Available on www.theworldofgaya.com

Lifestyle Insider CHARMED TOTE BY GAYA

Thrilling Tote
Shine bright in GAYA by Gayatri Khanna’s iconic mix of shimmering totes, statement headbands, visors, turbans, earrings, and printed scarves, bound to be on everyone's Christmas Wishlist for some instant sparkle this festive season! Charmed Tote – Price: INR 23,000. Available on www.theworldofgaya.com

Lifestyle Insider DailyObjects Olive Green Pilot Backpack

Fleet Street
Inspired by the lightness and beauty of transitory moments, the Fleet by DailyObjects is a collection of holdalls made out of natural, lightweight fabrics, made in deep hues, relaxed structures, and leather accents. Each design carries a great design story that resonates universally. Designed by product designer, Sandeep Dua, the recyclable accessories collection of six products will be available exclusively on DailyObjects. This timeless collection, built for generations of use, is available in a line of backpacks, travel bags, pouches, totes, and cross body bags. Each design carries a relaxed structure, vivid tones and bright details. Created with natural, hypo-allergenic, strong and durable cotton canvas fabric, this ethically made collection is available in five deep colours. The DailyObjects Olive Green Pilot Backpack – Price: INR 3,799. Available on https://www.dailyobjects.com/collection/feed/fleet

Lifestyle Insider DailyObjects Crimson Red Swing Duffle Bag

DailyObjects Crimson Red Swing Duffle Bag. Price: INR 2,299. Available on https://www.dailyobjects.com/collection/feed/fleet

Lifestyle Insider DailyObjects Mustard Yellow Skipper Sleeve Medium

DailyObjects Mustard Yellow Skipper Sleeve Medium. Price: INR 1,499. Available on https://www.dailyobjects.com/collection/feed/fleet

Lifestyle Insider Delware Cups by IAAH

It's in the Cup!
Savour the flavour of Xmas with the rich festive Christmas collection by Its All About Home (IAAH). A sought-after name in the décor and luxury space, IAAH has been synonymous with superlative quality and innovative design. With this special Christmas edition, the brand aims to provide its customers with the perfect table ensemble and gifting options to shower spaces and loved ones with thoughtful gifts, such as this Delware Cup set, which features the subtle shimmer of red to really pop on a table setting. The ribbed lines add to the finesses and texture and take its inspiration from nature. Price: INR 495.

Lifestyle Insider DIAMOND DIARIES – A CHRISTMAS EDIT BY HARIT ZAVERI JEWELLERS

Diamonds are For Ever
With Christmas around the corner, Ahmedabad-based Harit Zaveri Jewellers present their latest capsule collection for diamond jewellery. With their keen eye for detailing, HZJ has hand-picked their exotic selection of diamonds and crafted them with finesse for this beautiful range. These precious real diamonds are carefully studded in 18 kt rose gold for the modern woman who is self-reliant. The pieces comprise of large and small diamonds embedded in stunning single-line necklaces, rings and earrings making them ideal heirlooms for the women of today. The collection marries Western design sensibilities with Indian craftsmanship. These timeless pieces are ideal for any occasion, be it your big wedding day, or a cocktail party, thus truly making them every lady’s best friend. Price on request. Available at Akshar Complex, Harit Zaveri Jewellers Ground floor, Shivranjani Cross Road, Satellite, Ahmedabad, Gujarat – 380015.

Lifestyle Insider DIVA Casa Pantry - Tea Hamper

Dine like a Diva
Food is at the heart of Christmas festivities – from hearty casseroles to decadent desserts, the celebration is incomplete without an indulgent holiday spread. Chef Ritu Dalmia’s DIVA Restaurants has now expanded DIVA Casa to introduce a curated retail line, DIVA Casa Pantry, to help you whip up your own DIVA classic this Christmas. DIVA Casa Pantry presents an exclusive range of festive hampers that aim to bring comfort and joy to every budding chef and epicure alike. The hampers that comprise freshly rolled pastas, signature sauces, salad dressings and signature Italian biscotti, cheese and artisan breads, are perfect for elaborate Christmas brunches and dinners. The taste of Italy is now brought straight to your doorstep! Buon appetito! This Tea Hamper by DIVA Casa Pantry includes Chocolate torta, Almond rosemary torta, Almond biscotti, Biscotti Regina, Sundried tomato pesto, Caponata, Multigrain and Rye bread, Signature hot chocolate, Tea sampler from Anandini Himalaya Tea, and a coffee chocolate bar from Darkins. Price: INR 4,500. Available on call/what’s app +91 7290043704, +91 7291996198.

Lifestyle Insider Casio Edifice EFR-569BL-2AVUDF-ED491 Chronograph Men's Watch

Cool Chronograph
The perfect stocking stuffer for your man! This Casio Edifice EFR-569BL-2AVUDF-ED491 Chronograph Men's Watch has a retrograde chronograph which boasts a 1/10-second stopwatch. The bold time markers and three sub-dials including a retrograde dial are perfectly complemented by the stainless-steel bezel for a stunning aesthetic. Stay on top of your game with the useful date display in the dial of this chronograph watch. This stylish timepiece has been engineered to be water-resistant up to 100 m depth. The watch comes with a genuine leather band which is sturdy as well as stylish. The pink gold ion-plated case with blue ion-plated bezel enhances the design to lend it a touch of exquisite craftmanship. Price: INR 11,995.

Lifestyle Insider Eyes on Duty Eye Gel by Indulgeo Essentials

Eye Spy
The Eyes on Duty Eye Gel by Indulgeo Essentials is a supreme hydrating ultra-light solution for dry, overtired, and dull under-eye areas. Formulated with plant-derived ingredients, this eye gel is a one-pump solution to instantly hydrate and brighten your under-eye region round the clock while alleviating puffiness, dark circles, and fine lines. The exquisite ingredients provide an instant boost of essential vitamins, antioxidants and amino acids that help target the delicate skin around your eyes and boost your skin’s protective barrier. This gel contains super-moisturizers like bearberry and hawkweed extract that brightens and tones the skin, liquorice that reduces dark circles and aloe vera that provides skin-plumping humectants. With a double dose of pure caffeine from Green Coffee and Cherry Coffee, this eye gel multiplies blood circulation around the eyes, instantly de-puffs, and prevents digital ageing. Price: INR 630. Available at www.indulgeoessentials.com

Lifestyle Insider Forever New Melissa Sequin Gown

Winter Sparkle
Melbourne-based fashion brand Forever New has always been mixing modern and contemporary feminine trends with flattering silhouettes and styles to elevate one’s style quotient. The brand's latest Autumn-Winter 2020 collection leaves one looking right in-trend for intimate gatherings and everyday occasions! Refresh your December wardrobe with the trending shades and prints as seen across the brand’s new shift dresses, midi dresses, casual and on-the-go looks jackets. These are the latest styles for party and winter wear from dresses, gowns, jackets, and coats, to jewellery, bags and hats to achieve that perfect year-end celebration. Forever New Melissa Sequin Gown – Price: INR 10,000.

Lifestyle Insider Forever New Eve Maxi Coat

Forever New Eve Maxi Coat – Price: INR 10,000;

Lifestyle Insider Forever New Deana Spike and Stone Collar Necklace

Forever New Deana Spike and Stone Collar Necklace – Price: INR 1,400;

Lifestyle Insider Forever New Lea Diamanté Pouch

Forever New Lea Diamanté Pouch – Price: INR 3,400.

Lifestyle Insider FOSSIL FTW4024 - Gen 5 Smartwatch - The Carlyle HR - Men's Watch

Smart Buddy
Packed with great looks and the goodness of being the perfect digital companion, this Fossil 44 mm Gen 5 Smartwatch – The Carlyle HR – Men – is just right for anyone who wants the best of both worlds. This smartwatch (it works with both iPhone iOS 10.0+ and Android OS 6.0+) offer the best of smart features such as google fit, heart rate and activity tracking, Swimproof design 3ATM, call/ text previews and a long lasting battery life. There’s a speaker for audible alerts and taking phone calls, Google assistant responses and more. Price: INR 22,995.

Lifestyle Insider Fyodor Golan dress, At AiSPi Lifestyle Insider Rosantica bucket bag, Available at AiSPi

Belle of the Ball
With the onset of the Holiday season, AiSPi has curated a collection of its finest, handpicked pieces to offer an exclusive selection of clothing, handbags, and accessories to treat yourself or a loved one this festive season. Offering statement pieces that are essential in creating a perfectly chic holiday season wardrobe. Head over to AiSPi to review dresses and accessories from cutting edge and niche designers like L’alingi, Outline, Rosantica, Fyodor Golan, and A Better Feeling to elevate your attire and uplift your fashion spirit this joyous season. Price on request. Available on www.aispi.co

Lifestyle Insider Its All About Home Bar Set

Host with the Most
Festivities call for get-togethers and are a time when family and friends come together to spend some quality time and make memories. This year when you come together to entertain guests, play the perfect host with this bar set from Its All About Home’s Christmas collection. “Christmas is a season of joy and giving and which we believe that every product that our patrons buy should give them joy and add value to their home”, says Gunjan Gupta, Founder at IAAH. Price on request.

Lifestyle Insider Glenfiddich Limited Edition Pack 2020

A Stag Affair
The World’s Most Awarded Single Malt Scotch Whisky introduces the limited-edition gift pack for 2020 with their iconic 12 year old expression. Embracing change since 1887 is the genesis of the pack design. The idea emanates from the realization of change for this Scottish distillery, which is imperative to welcoming the unknown, risk taking and addressing the constant need to forge ahead. The aesthetics and elements of the packaging manifest a layered journey experienced through phases of transition over the years. The physical outlook of the Glenfiddich limited release embodies the brand’s irrepressible spirit, ingenuity, courage and tenacity in the face of change. The pack design showcases the indomitable stag coming out stronger through transitioning times backed by a layered pattern, and contour lines which emphasize on the underlying message of change being the only constant. Price on request.

Lifestyle Insider Izhaar's Cougar Collection for Christmas

Savoury Safari
Izhaar launches its new Christmas collection, which will instantly put you in a celebratory mood. Izhaar’s gift category includes quirky and innovative items such as Ebony Manka Collection, Gingham Cappuccino Collection, Christmas Gifting Hamper, Golden Manka Collection, Cougar Collection and Panther Collection to name a few. This gourmet tea and coffee hamper from the Cougar Collection is sure to be a conversation starter. Price on request. Studio - 775 Udhyog Vihar Phase V, Gurgaon - 122016 +91 9599784446 online@izhaar.co.in

Lifestyle Insider Kiehl’s Holiday 2020 Ultra Facial Cream 125ml

Manhattan Merrymaking
Kiehl’s brings the holiday festivities to celebrate the season of joy with a selection of beloved skincare products encased in whimsical, limited edition designs created in collaboration with the Lyon-based illustrator, Maite Franchi. Inspired by the original apothecary located on the corner of 13rd & 3rd, Franchi pays homage to Kiehl’s first ever New York City storefront with vibrant illustrations that feature a cool cast of downtown neighbours wrapping gifts, dancing, taking selfies on the iconic Kiehl’s motorcycle and coming together as a community to celebrate the holiday soiree of the season! The Limited Edition Ultra Facial Cream is Kiehl’s #1 best-selling face cream, in the limited-edition holiday packaging. With its unique lightweight texture, the Ultra Facial Cream provides lasting 24-hour hydration for softer, smoother, and visibly healthier-looking skin. Price: INR 2,550. Available on kiehls.in

Lifestyle Insider Kiehl's Holiday 2020 Lip Balm Butterstick Lip Treatment SPF 30 Simply Rose

The Limited Edition Butterstick Lip Treatment is formulated with broad-spectrum SPF 30 protection against UVA and UVB rays. It melts onto lips to increase moisture levels and provides hydration for up to 12 hours after application. Price: INR 1,950. Available on kiehls.in

Lifestyle Insider Michael Kors MK6853 - Runway - Women's Watch

Ice Queen
Make yours a white Christmas, with this 40 mm Michael Kors Runway MK6853 watch that stands out in terms of its all-white design, and complements any outfit. Choose this for someone who cares about elegance or just pick one up for yourself! With its stainless steel case and leather strap, it’s water resistant to 50 m. Price: INR 14,495.

Lifestyle Insider Needledust Mules Collection Nairobi

African Odyssey
For those of us who always need to look good, whether it’s at a party or WFH. Needledust’s latest 2020 Mules collection ‘Freedom’ introduces a new ‘square toe’ profile to the brand’s iconic shapes! The new profile has avant-garde designs that are travel inspired, depicting the post-pandemic ‘freedom to travel and experience’ – an eclectic mix of scenes from Nairobi, Santorini, our very own Kashmir, and mystical Narnia. The new Mules collection is luxe yet cozy, royal yet comfy. Set in the capital of Kenya and inspired by giraffes which roam the savannah from the Nairobi National Park to Amboseli, these Nairobi square-toe mules are embroidered on a deep olive base, with hand-embroidered giraffes in multimedia accents of gold and black. The highlights are the adorable 3D twinkling eyes and the gorgeous fur. Price: INR 4,600. Available on www.needledust.com

Lifestyle Insider Pure Mesh by Lagado Watches

Spesh Mesh
‘Tis the season to spark some joy and merry into your loved one’s lives. Celebrate with your friends and family this season by gifting them this carefully curated timepiece from newly launched watch brand Lagado Watches. The 41.5 mm Lagado Pure Mesh watch in brushed stainless steel from the Tempo collection reflects Lagado’s distinct identity with a domed sapphire crystal, the ultimate scratch-resistant protection for the watch. The dial is white, with a small seconds counter at six o’clock and silver index. The real beauty is the interchangeable, stainless-steel mesh bracelet (19.50cm) with excellent properties of flexibility and breathability on the wrist, with a quick release spring bar. The Pure Mesh is an analog quartz chronograph with a three-year battery life, and water resistant to 5 ATM.

Lifestyle Insider YZY BSKTBL FROZEN BLUE by adidas x Kanye West

Winter Blues
If you’re a man who values style with each step he takes, then adidas + Kanye West’s just launched YZY BSKTBL Frozen Blue is the thing you need this winter! The iconic shoe features an upper composed of a mesh underlay combined with an RPU cage that wraps the upper for structure and durability, while the suede toe overlay offers toe protection and durability. The knitted elastic collar provides a premium lock down feel and multi-directional support. Reflective material throughout the inner webbing and heel counter emits light in darkness. The YZY BSKTBL elevates the cushioning experience with a re-engineered full-length drop in Boost midsole with a high-performance shank that provides optimal comfort where athletes need it most, while the herringbone rubber outsole provides superior traction for dynamic cuts and pivots. Price: INR 23,999. Available exclusively at shop.adidas.co.in

Lifestyle Insider YEEZY BOOST 350 V2 SAND TAUPE by adidas x KANYE WEST

Sandy Strides
adidas + KANYE WEST have just announced the YEEZY BOOST 350 V2 SAND TAUPE that features an upper composed of multi-toned re-engineered Primeknit with a post-dyed monofilament side stripe woven into the upper. This model features no-tie stretch laces for easy on and off wear and comes equipped with a second set of standard laces. The midsole utilizes adidas´ innovative BOOST™ technology. Price: INR 21,999. Available at Promenade Delhi, Select CITYWALK Delhi, Linking Road Mumbai, Sector 17 Chandigarh, Phoenix Market City Pune and Online at shop.adidas.co.in (first come, first serve!).

Lifestyle Insider THE HOLIDAY TREAT – A CHRISTMAS EDIT BY MINT & COTTON

Pyjama Play
As the year winds down, it’s time to bring out the best of everything, including your jammies! Mint & Cotton unveils its latest collection of premium night and loungewear – “The Holiday Treat”. The capsule edit is an ode to the holiday spirit and the magic of Christmas. With staying indoors being the new normal, the collection showcases prints and embroidery, directly inspired from cosy holidays, scrumptious desserts and positive thoughts. There are motifs of the gingerbread man and the candy cane stick which take you down memory lane and make you feel at home in our ever comfortable fabrics. Sticking to the traditional Xmas palette, the Holiday Treat series comprises of red, green, navy and gold in colour. Price on request. Available at https://mintandcotton.com/

Lifestyle Insider Smashbox Always On Liquid Lipstick in Gula-Bae

Be my Bae
Here’s a winter surprise from the US, and a fun stocking stuffer for the women in your life. Always On Liquid Lipstick shade GULA-BAE, has been created especially by Smashbox for Indian women. GULA-BAE is a playful millennial take on the Indian word ‘Gulabi’ which means pink. With GULA-BAE, Smashbox aims to break conventional stereotypes of the colour by making it the most desirable shade (pink) for Indian women and showcasing its versatility. Price: INR 2,100. Available at Smashbox Stores, Nykaa.com, Nykaa Luxe & Nykaa On Trend Stores, Sephora.nnow.com and Sephora Stores.

Lifestyle Insider Marvel Endgame Suit Avengers - Decobel Wireless Headphones

It’s a Christmas Marvel!
Children always love this holiday season with all the gifts from Santa. Make sure you have the perfect gifts for your little ones, especially to keep under the tree! These Marvel Endgame Suit Avengers - Decobel Wireless Headphones from Disney are just right for that Avengers fan in your family. Price: INR 1,699. Available at shopDisney.in

Lifestyle Insider Disney Frozen Anna & Elsa Velcro School Bag

School’s Cool
Your daughter will love the Disney Frozen Anna & Elsa Velcro School Bag! Price: INR 1,799. Available at shopDisney.in

Lifestyle Insider Disney Minnie Cuddle 17 inch Soft Toy

Minnie Moments
And for the really tiny one in the family, this cuddly Disney Minnie Cuddle 17 inch soft toy will be her favourite plaything in the year 2021. Price: INR 1,799. Available at shopDisney.in

Lifestyle Insider Reconnect Disney Series 100 DBTM101 2 Watts Wireless Blast Box

Mickey Blaster
For the young music buff with a nostalgia for ‘toons, there’s the Reconnect Disney Series 100 DBTM101 2 Watts Wireless Blast Box to gift, much to his joy! Price: INR 1,199. Available at shopDisney.in

Lifestyle Insider Star Wars The Child Toy The Mandolorian 6.5 inch Posable Action Figure Toy

May the Force be with You
She may be too young to have grown up watching the iconic series by George Lucas, but who doesn’t love Star Wars, and its resident wise guru, Yoda? This Star Wars Mandolorian 6.5 inch Posable Action Figure Yoda Toy from Disney will be an instant hit. Price: INR 2,499. Available at shopDisney.in

Lifestyle Insider Women's Reversible Puffer jacket by American Eagle

Snug as a Bug
With winter squarely in place, American Eagle has launched a range of outfits from their new collection which are perfect for the festive and holiday season – from classic flannels and denims to cozy jackets. American Eagle Women’s Reversible Puffer jacket – Price: INR 7,999.

Lifestyle Insider American Eagle Womens Denims

American Eagle Women’s Denims – Price: INR 3,999.

Lifestyle Insider American Eagle Men's INDIGO DENIM SHEARLING LINED TRUCKER JACKET

American Eagle Men’s Indigo Denim Shearling Lined Trucker Jacket – Price: INR 7,999.

Lifestyle Insider adidas Originals Space Race - ZX 2K BOOST

Space Race
adidas Originals recently announced its partnership with International Space Station (ISS) to work closely with the ISS US National Label in curating a lifestyle focused sneaker labelling it as ‘Space Race’ in a series of futuristic colourways. The pack includes the season’s most Future Forward silhouette the ‘ZX 2K BOOST’, in two new metallic colourways as well as the ‘ZX 1K BOOST’ silhouette in a silver metallic colourway. Rounding up the pack is the NMD_R1 SPECTOO silhouette a core black colourway. Since its original launch in 1984, adidas Originals’ ZX series has been at the cutting edge of running shoe design. Relentlessly combining a forward-thinking aesthetic with the very best tech, ZX has always stood out as the off-beat innovator of the Originals family. Utilizing the testing conditions of space, the partnership will examine how things such as extreme heat and compression affect footwear and the wearer. The adidas Originals Space Race - ZX 2K BOOST – Price: INR 13,999. Available on shop.adidas.co.in

Lifestyle Insider Crocs Duet Max Clog II x Post Malone. Photo Credit - David Brandon Geeting

The Wow Factor
If you or your loved one can’t get enough of their Crocs, we’ve got news for you. Crocs, Inc., a global leader in innovative, casual footwear for women, men and children, announced their fifth collaboration with RIAA Diamond-certified recording artist Post Malone. Designed in partnership with Malone, the Post Malone x Crocs Duet Max Clog II deserves two colourways, featuring both a pink and a black silhouette. Both shoes feature an exaggerated, chunky outsole, pivotable backstraps with adjustable hook and loop closures, Post Malone-branded rivets and lanyard clips. As a fan of the brand, Post Malone embodies Crocs’ global brand mantra of Come As You Are™ by reimaging the brand’s iconic clog silhouette in new and unexpected ways. In addition to the footwear, Post Malone and Crocs have also teamed up on a PostyCo Pink 3 Pack, and PostyCo Black 3 Pack of Jibbitz™ charms, with each 3 Pack as unique as Post Malone himself. Available for purchase separately, the PostyCo Jibbitz™ charms feature grapes, a heart, a rubber duck and representations of his infamous tattoos. The limited-edition Post Malone x Crocs Duet Max Clog II released globally on Thursday, December 8. It’s available in India exclusively for INR 4,995 at VegNonVeg online and offline stores. The PostyCo Pink 3 Pack and PostyCo Black 3 Pack of Jibbitz™ charms are available separately for INR 999.

Lifestyle Insider Harry Potter Hogwarts Letter Sweatshirt from The Souled Store

Hogwart Alert
For the folks at The Souled Store, winter wear is a lot more than just the season's staples. And with the year 2020 turning out to be such a party pooper, the end of this challenging year is about playing with layers, adding warmth and looking like you just popped out of the set of some of your favourite film franchises. The underlying thought is that everybody who wears a piece from their winter collection should instantly feel at home while having all the fun they'd like because this season, we're #HereToHaveFun! This Harry Potter: Hogwart’s Letter Sweatshirt is 80 percent cotton and 20 percent polyester. Price: INR 999. Available on thesouledstore.com

Lifestyle Insider Secret Santa Snackstar

Snack Shack
Next time you want to reach out for some authentic marshmallows for your children’s midnight cravings on Christmas Eve, just connect with Snackstar, India's first and leading online store for international snacks. With its wide assortment of both imported munchies and gourmet delicacies there are more than 350 international delicious chocolates, biscuits, candies, beverages, cereal, tarts, sauces and spreads, New products are added every week. Place your order easily on the snackstar.in website or on the Snackstar.in smartphone app for iOS. The app’s seamless user experience enables you to catalogue multiple shopping lists and save your order history and wish list for the future. Available on snackstar.in

Lifestyle Insider Good Earth - Jessamine Dinnerware

Himalayan Delights
Luxury design maison Good Earth brings the holiday season's charm to your home and a touch of elegance to your table setting, with the launch of its latest dinnerware collection – Jessamine. Crafted in fine bone china, the collection is inspired by the fragrant wild growing creepers and shrubs that dot the Himalayan countryside. The sweet fragrance of the delicate creamy-white blooms permeates the breeze in summer and the mixed creepers of Jessamine and pink rose buds nestled in moss green foliage delight the senses. It comprises a full dinnerware service with charming meal time accompaniments like salad and soup bowls, generous mugs and tea plates and stands. The collection’s elegant opulence makes it ideal for winter brunches under the sun as well as indulgent holiday evening spreads. Each piece is crafted by hand and finished with 24 k gold highlights. Good Earth Jessamine Dinnerware – Price: INR 2500 onwards. Available at all Good Earth stores and on their web boutique www.goodearth.in

Lifestyle Insider Good Earth - Jessamine Crystal Vase

Crystalline Nights
Complementing the Dining range by Good Earth, is a collection of delicately handcrafted glass vases made by the hand-blowing technique. Jessamine vases feature hand-cut patterns of growing jasmines and creepers that dot the Himalayan hillside. Designed in three sizes, the statement vases can be used in multiple ways – as striking centerpieces to hold gorgeous flower arrangements, as table accessories to add visual warmth with sweet-smelling candles and even as a champagne cooler for evening soirées, adding a touch of effortless luxury to your holiday cocktail table. Good Earth Jessamine Crystal Vase – Price: INR 14,000. Available at all Good Earth stores and on their web boutique www.goodearth.in

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Lifestyle Insider is a kind of junction point, connecting people with diverse interests that touch on the more luxurious aspects of lifestyle – fashion, design, travel, food and spirits, art, watches and jewellery, cars, yachts, and aviation, and technology. People today don’t fit into boxes and categories. In our individual ways, we are interested in diverse themes, products, and the challenges that face our world today. You will judge how well this effort of mine caters to your passions and proclivities.

Lifestyle Insider is a showcase of all that is beautiful and luxe. Behind every creation, is a designer, chef, entrepreneur, or a design maison. I have delved into my own appreciation for objetsde luxe that I have admired over the years – be it a love of fashion from the world’s top Parisian and Italian fashion maisons and their ’90s muses, or the care that goes into sari and Indian textile collections in my own family. Growing up on four continents, as the daughter of a former Indian Ambassador, I’ve seen a remarkable array of historic places and met a myriad people. My aim is to bring my world view into this website, a curation of what I find particularly stunning, unique, and newsworthy.

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A bit about me:
A luxury and fashion journalist with 25 years of experience in publishing and magazine journalism, I have edited some of India’s top fashion and luxury magazines. I got my BA in Comparative Literature from UC Berkeley, and went on to receive my Master’s in English and French from the University of Strasbourg, France. I have also studied German and Film. I live in Gurugram, India, and look forward to once again exploring our world with a new-found freedom.

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