Editor’s Pick: How To Look Like A Pataka This Diwali? The Ultimate GRWM Guide!
The festival of lights is just around the corner, and we’re all ready to glam up and show up for our Diwali parties. But the stress of adulting in 2026 has gotten to all of us. If you’re a last-minute Diva just like so many of us, and are still wondering which outfit to pick? Which perfume to invest in to smell like magic? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Here’s a list of pretty much all your fashion, beauty and fun must-haves. Why burn a pataka when you can look like one? We’ve got the ultimate guide on how to look like a pataka this Diwali.
The Ultimate Diwali GRWM Guide
1. Start From The Top
You don’t want to walk into a party with messy hair because you’re stressed, sister. Get your hands on Biotop Professional 911 Quinoa Shampoo and Conditioner. Infused with quinoa and vitamin E extracts, this shampoo helps clean your hair and scalp to give your hair a new lease of life. It aids the process of healing damaged hair. The conditioner also nourishes dry hair and restores health by reducing frizz and flaking. So don’t be surprised if you leave the shower with shiny, smooth hair.
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2. Dry And Style Like A Pro
Don’t forget the ultimate hair dryer made for Indian hair, keeping in mind the environmental conditions of our country. The EDT Suki hair dryer ensures medium-length hair dries within 5 minutes with the ultra-fast care-drying feature, which prevents damage and frizz caused by normal hair dryers. The Dual Ambient AirSense ensures the temperature of the hair dryer remains controlled and aligned with the Indian environmental conditions. And the patent-pending CareDry algorithm adds an auto cool shot to give you that salon-styled hair shine.
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3. Shine Brighter Than Diwali Lights
Want a glow that lasts long and looks like you’ve stepped out of a magazine cover, that too on a budget? Add O3+ Bridal Facial Kit to your cart. It includes a cleansing foam, de-tan pack, brightening tonic, brightening moisturiser and serum. Enriched with vitamin C and shea butter, this facial kit helps reduce fine lines and wrinkles and provides intense hydration, making your skin look brighter and more youthful for the festive season.
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4. Prep Your Skin To Party!
Opt for a simple CTM skincare routine, which is as old as our grandmoms, for the ultimate glow. Pick the Red Sandalwood & Saffron Cleansing Nectar, Roses & Vetiver Toner and Red Sandalwood & Saffron Renewing Mousse from Old School Rituals. Enriched with rich products like red sandalwood, saffron and vetiver, this range of skincare products will help cleanse your skin to make it brighter and youthful while keeping it nourished and hydrated for all the makeup you’re going to be using.
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5. Get The Glam On!
Always start your makeup with eye makeup first, so you don’t have to redo your base if there’s any excess eyeshadow product in the under-eye area. The YSL Couture Mini Clutch Eyeshadow Palette in Captivating Dunes shade or Stora Dolls shade is the best pick, IMHO. It is easy to carry and gives you 4 basic shades you need to prep your eyes. Infused with almond oil, coffee seed oil and cactus fig oil, this eyeshadow has high-intensity pigments for long-lasting wear, with a product that feels rich and velvety in texture and is easy to blend. Feel free to get your hands on YSL Libre to smell floral and fabulous.
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6. Bright Base To Begin With
Don’t forget to get your makeup must-haves from Ananya Birla-approved LoveTC’s newest Alter Ego collection. The 4K Weightless Velvet Matte Cushion Foundation is easy to apply, and it comes with a non-oxidising formula for long-lasting lightweight makeup so you can party the night away without stressing. The creme-to-powder matte blush is infused with a peptide complex and niacinamide for skin elasticity and sebum control. The fingertip-friendly formula makes the application easy. And do not forget to grab the face and body highlighter from the range with a non-stick, transfer-proof formula for that snatched shine look.
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7. Finish The Fab Look
Add the finishing touch to your makeup with Lancome Lash Idole Flutter Extension Mascara and Lancome L’Absolu Rouge Drama Matte (I’d recommend the shade Caffeine Impulse, but you do you boo). Made with an airy wax-in-water emulsion, this mascara gives you longer, fuller lashes that are weightless and last up to 24 hours. On the other hand, the lipstick is infused with hyaluronic acid, jojoba oil and ceramides that give it a smooth, velvety texture that is smudge-proof, moisturising and long-lasting.
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8. Slay In A Saree
If you’re the kinda girl who loves her drapes, you totally want to get your hands on a saree from Aavya. The brand offers a range of sarees from chanderi to silk to organza fabric. Their drapes aren’t your stereotypical festive drapes; they’re simple fabric drapes with hand embroidery, and every motif is designed by skilled artisans with experience in centuries-old techniques. Don’t forget to style it with heavy jewellery to add some graceful glam.
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9. Dress Like A Diva
Looking for a chic Indo-Western look for Diwali? Hit the Riyaasat store in Mumbai to pick some designer pieces that won’t burn a hole in your pocket this festive season. This Ahmedabad-based brand is known for curating modern pieces rooted in legacy craftsmanship that can make you look like the ultimate diva this Diwali. I would recommend picking an outfit that allows you to party the night away without having to manage your look all night, and they have enough variety in their ready-to-wear/ready-to-ship collection for you to pick from.
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10. Look Like Quiet Luxury
If you want to be the ultimate traditional pataka this Diwali, you might want to invest in a piece from Anousshka. Owned by Anoushka Sadarangani, the label offers sustainable fits that celebrate Indian textiles like Ajrak, Bandhani and Ikat with modern cuts that add to the glam. All the textiles are hand-crafted, which means they’re just as perfect as human beings and celebrate individuality. My personal favourite pick would be this Ajrakh lehenga, and before you scream Navratri, remember, our Indian textiles are meant for all seasons and not just one festival.
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11. Perfume With Personality
Ever thought what you’d smell like if you wore the scent of expensive vanilla, dragonfruit and cherry peony? Guess what? Carolina Herrera’s latest perfume, La Bomba, is all about that. If you’re looking for a perfume with a personality that stands out in the crowd just like you do, this is the one to pick.
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12. Nail Those Nails
You don’t want to arrive at a party with your nails not done for the celebration. And if you don’t have the time to get your nails done and if you want to protect your nails from the damage that extensions do, get your hands on a set of press-on nails from Khushi Kapoor-approved Nailin It to get the perfect nail look in 10 mins and on a budget.
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Also Read: Hautelist: Skip The Usual Mithai Boxes, These Diwali Gifts Are Anything But Basic
13. Accessory Bag For Your Phone
Skip out on that big handbag or the clutch that can’t even carry your tiny patience. Instead, pick this accessory bag from Cunin that can hold your phone while you dance the night away with your friends and family this Diwali. Go hands-free and have fun, girlies.
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14. Watch The Time
You don’t need to always check your phone for the time, and a good watch can solve the problem. Nothing screams elegant like a watch that looks just like jewellery. Daniel Wellington has a range of watches to pick from that look just like a simple bracelet but serve the purpose with style.
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15. Sip And Style
Get the party started before you even get to party with BuzzBallz ready-to-drink cocktails. The brand has officially launched in India with 4 different flavours, but what makes it extra special is its Rasmalai flavour, which is a Diwali special. Get your hands on their rasmalai ready-to-drink cocktail while you style your Diwali bash look.
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Stop thinking and start shopping; you’re running late!
