The festive season is just around the corner, folks. And that means that it's time to load up your carts with the best gifting ideas and get ready to show your soul tribe and fam the love they deserve. As India's first jewellery influencer and owner of her own Pet Jewellery brand, Prernaa has some great ideas on what to gift your near and dear this season of love and light. As a supporter of home grown brands, she's sharing her love for all things local. And if you're #vocalforlocal, you'll wanna check these out too!
StylePrer's Founder, Prernaa Makhariaa Shares Her Fave Gifts This Festive Season
Designer Wear From Ensemble
For a lot of her indo-western and traditional ensemble requirements, Prernaa shops from the Designer Shirrin Shah of Shirrin Design Co who has her store in Hotel Taj Lands End. What she likes about her is the prints she uses, the soft fabrics and the versatile yet trendy look they offer.
Handbags From Nappa Dori
Prernaa's a fan of leather handbags and shoes from the Delhi-based brand Nappa Dori. Classic colours that you'd never get bored of, ones that speak the language of luxury. We totally agree that their gorgeous collection makes for a chic gift this festive season!
Jewellery Boxes and Wall Paintings From Avivana Creations
Prernaa's teamed up with Avivana Creations to launch a range of custom-made mirrored jewellery storage boxes that are all about luxury. For this festive season, they've also introduced a range of paintings that can be custom made to your requirements. Made by local artisans in Rajasthan, this is a great way to add a beautiful piece of art to your home.
Silver Jewellery From Khimji Jewellers
Prernaa recommends custom-made hand crafted silver jewellery with Tarakashi work from Khimji Jewellers, Bhubaneshwar. She tells us she recently got a custom made silver waist belt worn by the Oddissi dancers and this became her one go-to jewellery piece that creates a chic look over a shirt and denims, adds the perfect accessory for an occasion and looks equally traditional when worn with a lehenga. It's an endeavour to revive the dying jewellery crafts of India.
Make-Up From Mac Cosmetics
Prernaa swears by the stick foundation and considers it a savior, right from a day wear to a look for a shoot. It's definitely recommended as it's also easy to slip into your handbag or makeup kit. Do ask a mac expert to recommend the correct colour on the basis of your skin tone. Mac also has a great range of lipsticks and she finds their cosmetics are very safe to use.
Chocolates & Marwari Treats From Home Chef Veena Makharia
If you're a foodie like Prernaa, home chef Veena Makharia has recently introduced a weekend Marwari food menu which can be a unique way of treating a friend or family to a meal. The food is hygienic and packed with all the necessary precautions. Place your orders on 9820880440.
Note: The menu is available in Mumbai. Do give them a call for orders and delivery details.
Pet Jewellery For Your Four-Legged Family Member
Pamper your pets with custom made bespoke jewellery name tags and evil eye or gemstones jewellery for your fur babies. Now pet parents can twin with their pets with bespoke pendants, charms or bracelets. Part of the proceeds will be given to a pet care foundation.
Pro-Tip
Prernaa's also launched a social media initiative to support local artisans and local jewellery designers in these difficult times. A great way to #supportlocal and for them to get featured is to use the #SupportIndianJewelleryDesigners and #SupportJewelleryDesigners when you shop from an independent designer!
