November has begun and the festival season is at its peak. It’s that time of the year when the purse strings are loosened and you spend what you saved all year. Festivals are all about spending time with your loved and dear ones, and gifts form a big part of them.
After an exchange of gifts on Diwali comes the festival of Bhai Dooj or Bhaiya Dooj, the festival that celebrates the brother-sister bond and gives another reason for an exchange of gifts.
This year, Bhai Dooj will be celebrated on November 8.
Finalising a gift is never easy, more so when you have to please your beloved sister. Brothers go crazy choosing from the wide range offered by the market.
This Bhai Dooj, pamper your sister a little more and make her feel special with some surprise gifts.
If you are still scratching your head, here are some funky and unusual gifting solutions.
Jewellery
Who doesn’t like solitaire studs? CaratLane, Tanishq Partnership jewelry brand has a Weave collection showcasing beautiful and light wearable jewellery. A gorgeous piece of jewellery that matches your sister’s personality will be ideal as a gift. What say? The pocket-friendly designs starts at Rs 5,000.
Foodie:
Every girl loves chocolate in any form — bars, brownies or muffins. Be it nutty, chocolaty or blended with exotic flavors, Zing muffin melt-in-mouth delights are all you need to surprise your sister and will surely make her taste buds tingle! Price: Rs 500
Then you have another amazing option. Who doesn’t love donuts? It’s a universal dessert that is presented at almost every celebration. And what better place can you visit other than M.O.D to satisfy your sweet tooth. Gift the joy of donuts to your sister with Signature Box of Bites. Price: Rs. 499
La Chocoallure is a handmade chocolate brand which brings you a never seen before quality and beauty to the world of artisan chocolates. It is the sweetest way to pamper your loved ones with the rich and deep in flavour truffles, added with a beautiful element of texture.
This Bhai Dooj, gift in style with Love & Cheesecake by packing it as a tray or a basket and load it with Mendiant Chocolates, Palmier, Eggless Macaroons, Dry Fruit Tea Cake and Cheese Straws. Price: Rs 300 onwards.
Beauty treatment:
Food not her thing? Replace the box of dry fruits and chocolates with fascinating and beautifully crafted gift hampers from The Body Shop or BathItUp. The Body Shop offers a range of products comprising of ingredients from around the world – British Rose, Almond Milk and Honey, Strawberry, Shea Butter, Moringa, Argan and to name a few. On the other hand, BathItUp offers a range of soaps and hand creams gift set.
Makeup:
Gifting her a basket full of Oriflame and Westside beauty products will always be a good idea. Show your playful, deceptive side with Oriflame products like Lip Crayon that comes in a fully pigmented semi-matte texture which will cost you Rs 629. Or you can choose from the three popular shades of The One Long Wear Nail Polish- Orange Spectre, Fuchsia Illusion and Black Trick this festival season to complete your look which will cost you Rs. 309.
StudioWest’s from Westside has Disco Diva range is all about different colors, shimmer, Loud and Quirky textures. The range has been made keeping in mind the girl who is open to try different looks, who loves to be different, party and is not scared of drama.
Handbag and Canvas shoes:
Bags are an essential part of a women’s wardrobe. It is that one essential that every woman needs to stay organised and systematic. Shaka bags can be the perfect gift for the lovely ladies in your life. Price range: Rs 3,000 – Rs 16,000.
No outfit is complete without a pair of footwear. And there are Lazy Jojo customised canvas shoes made just for your sister They have the perfect amalgamation of colours, design, and patterns.
Grooming products:
A beautiful pack of natural beauty tools from House of Beauty (HOB) helps to have a natural glow. HOB comes with non-invasive, all natural beauty tools like Derma Rollers, Jade Rollers, guashas and face cups used with a unique customised blend of serums, creams, and oils. Was this the gift you were looking for?
Step up the pampering ritual with an enchanting array of neoVeda spa & lifestyle products – a fusion of the healing power of Ayurveda and modern applications. With pure, natural ingredients and essential oils, gift luxurious range which have an amazing kit to pamper your sister.