Freshly picked and perfectly styled: Flower power for some summer joy

Who needs diamonds when you’ve got daisies? This summer, swap metal for petals with flower power in full bloom. Think jasmine in your bun, garlands as earrings, or sunflowers pinned as brooches. In a special shoot, actress Ushasi Ray and model Ushoshi Sengupta adorn breezy looks with blooms as jewellery. From champa neckpieces to jui maang tikkas, it’s all about going fragrant, fun, and fabulously floral. Raid your garden and let summer styles bloom. Let sunflowers, daisies, champa and jasmine be the companion for your summer wardrobe...Pick dewy makeup with a touch of glitterIncorporating the right summer blooms can instantly refresh your entire look, making it feel graceful and deeply connected to the season’s natural beauty. The perfect flowers bring effortless freshness, elegant charm, and a vibrant harmony with summer’s spirit. Complement your floral style with minimal, dewy makeup — think glowing skin and a touch of glittery eye shadow to make your eyes pop. Keep the lips soft and natural with nude shades, and add a hint of peachy-rosy blush to your cheeks for a fresh, radiant finish. Together, this combination creates the perfect canvas that’s both beautifully understated and wonderfully seasonal to let the blooms shine.– Inputs by Abhijit Paul, makeup artistAdd blooms to your silhouettesAdd a fresh, vibrant twist to your summer style by wearing real flowers as accessories. Fragrant jasmine tucked into braids or buns creates a soft, romantic look. Swap heavy jewellery like earrings, necklaces and ankelts for a floral hairpin, sunflower crown, or bel phool garlands styled as earrings. Try a champa neckpiece for boho charm or a jui maang tikka for festive flair. Even a bel phool anklet can elevate your step with natural elegance. When it comes to fashion, floral maxi dresses, flowy skirts, and breezy tops perfectly capture the spirit of summer.– Inputs by Abhisek Roy, style curatorBel phool is a fragrant summer pearl – subtle, elegant, and charming. Bold & radiant sunflowers bring a sun-kissed glow. When they are thoughtfully styled, summer blooms add so much freshness– Ushoshi Sengupta, modelI’ve never looked so charming. I had no idea that summer blooms could bring so much elegance. I’ve always loved champa and jui. Adding real flowers into my look as accessories was such a playful take on fashion– Ushasi Ray, actorPics: Debarshi Sarkar; makeup: Abhijit Paul; hair: Sananda Laha; wardrobe, jewellery and styling: Abhisek Roy