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After promises, it’s time for deeds—our horoscope for 2026 consolidates the words and fortunes that 2025 had only sketched out, putting us in front of small, but important, trials and new possibilities. 2026 will see Neptune and Saturn permanently inhabit Aries, making quick rules and an imagination that cannot be silenced. The same originality will cause Uranus, stable in Gemini, to make fast but curious decisions, igniting healthy doubts and legitimate questions. Concluding with Jupiter, which will shift to the power of passions July 1 onwards. With fervent hope that the stars will behave themselves, below is a sign-by-sign horoscope for 2026.

ARIES

There are skies that seem to tell us impossible stories that are difficult to understand. Aries’s new guests will be Saturn, the planet of logic and reality, and Neptune, the planet of fantasy that allows us to escape from normality—two rather different voices, telling and celebrating distinct but somehow reconcilable truths. In short, you will have to invent new balances that never overdo anything, trying to live by the rules as something necessary and cultivating fortunes of your own.

Love

In the second part of the new year, Venus will throw a tantrum, but Jupiter will pass by your side to tell new stories, perhaps even bring adventures. Remember to focus on your passion, on the most fun and exciting components of the heart, since Jupiter expands dreams and promises. Venus, on the other hand, could complicate any romance, so be careful about not asking too much of anyone.

Work

Saturn will be all over you, demanding and proposing, making matters related to your profession very topical. From July onward, when Saturn’s (somewhat forced) good intentions will be joined by Jupiter’s friendship, you will feel better about solving problems and obstacles, making you quite valuable when it comes to practical matters. Use the mid-January moon to start making considerations and envision a path.

Key dates of 2026

Around March 25, the closeness of the sun and Saturn will reveal to you the secrets of wellbeing, of being able to live smoothly with everything in your life.

TAURUS

With Uranus—the planet of upheaval—everything has felt unstable, in constant motion. A difficult state for steadfast Taurus. The good news? Uranus exits your sign for good this year. From April onward, calm and lightness return, allowing you to face Jupiter’s summer challenge, which will draw attention to intimate and domestic matters.

Love

Seek steadiness in relationships—connections that don’t change course overnight. 2026 follows more understandable emotional rhythms, though feelings may surge unexpectedly. December is especially favourable, with Mars enhancing intimacy and cooperation. If conversations need clarity, March and July offer a supportive Mercury for meaningful dialogue.

Work

Saturn suggests that ambition may not always take priority this year. However, Mercury repeatedly steps in to support negotiations, logistics and smart decision-making. February and March are ideal for acting on something that requires your grounded judgement—do only what truly adds value.

Key dates of 2026

Be cautious in early October, when misunderstandings may arise. December, however, is ideal for collaboration and collective efforts.

GEMINI

You are a sign made of movement and curiosity. You are the sign that accepts the fact that the only thing that lasts a lifetime is life; the rest is precarious, unstable and fleeting. Gemini is as elusive as fate, as quick to change your mind as luck. This is why the arrival of Uranus in your sign will be welcomed as something beautiful after years in which Saturn weighed like a boulder, making everything heavy and predictable. And it is precisely Saturn that will change its mind, moving to your side, making certain dreams and projects solid and credible. You just have to blindly trust the stars by accepting proposals from the sky.

Love

In the first six months of the new year, your heart may still remain on the starting blocks, never quite convinced of what it deserves. But then, thanks to a suddenly warm and responsive Jupiter, relationships will regain a sense of importance, so much so that there could be interesting news in December, just before 2026 ends. Also, because Mercury will spend long periods in the water signs, you may feel particularly emotional, sensitive to temptations and dreams that quickly touch the heart.

Work

Until June, devote yourself to preparation, meticulously planning fortunes and evolutions that the sky will then make possible from July onward. Pay attention to the details and to doing the right thing without neglecting anything. In mid-March you may be called upon to decide something: do it calmly, knowing that you don’t lack the right insights and the ideas to shine.

Key dates of 2026

From late January, Neptune will bring great imagination and much colour to your beautiful dreams. Go ahead and live them, but avoid over-optimism from February to mid-April because of a careless Mercury. The eclipse at the end of August will change certain plans.

CANCER

The year 2025 has been a year that has been able to reward some of you with easy luck, with plans and promises that are rather easy to keep. Fortunately, Jupiter will continue—until the time of your birthday—to support you, but then you will have to fend for yourself. Also, because Saturn will impose itself from the very beginning with its weight, which is difficult to understand and accept, it will demand more precision, commitment and punctuality from destiny. Convince yourself of the importance of getting involved in everything, never sparing yourself, holding fast to certain words and thoughts, while also paying attention to Neptune, which will have fun playing with the subtle clarity of destinies.

Love

The fiery quadrature of the slow Saturn will be the phenomenon that will bring back importance and value to the dynamics of your love life. Some of you will feel, in fact, the need to consolidate certain situations, to give meaning and solidity to being together, so as not to make mistakes with next moves and decisions. Strive to give voice to feelings and to better explain what you feel from early June to early August, taking advantage of the fact that Mercury will suggest the best words and proposals.

Work

Neptune and Saturn will dwell in your 10th house, the one that describes the profession with its destinies. That is why you will have a different relationship with doing, why you will feel the need to balance imagination and rigour better so as not to make it too heavy, but also never to go wrong with paths and conclusions. Instead, use the new moon in mid-April to make a decision that matters, a choice that will certainly affect destinies. Show a little more commitment from early July onward.

Key dates of 2026

If you have to do things that badly need luck, don’t wait too long and act before summer, in short, before Jupiter leaves you on July 1. From the end of August, take certain realities that will become hazy less seriously.

LEO

After a time lived half-heartedly, 2026 will return the attention that a sign like yours always expects from destiny. Jupiter, Saturn and Neptune promise it, but also Uranus; in short, the most solemn planets will add something unique in your sign. Jupiter will bring great growth and expansion from July onwards as it enters your sign; Saturn and Neptune will be at your side from the start to provide understanding, insights and fortunes.

Love

To speak of Leo’s feelings, we must look to Saturn and its providential friendship. Saturn will help you involve those you love in projects and priorities, solidifying an understanding, making a relationship even more useful and functional. Use this energy to do, knowing that you will be able to count on a small but valuable advantage that will make you the true protagonist in relationships. The moons of mid-February and mid-August will help you restore certain balances to regain a sense and measure for the heart.

Work

Uranus will stop making your destiny unpredictable and instead transform itself into a promise that will make dreams more visionary. It will enliven all those hopes you had set aside for a while, perhaps because you were tired of waiting, of putting up with the delays of the stars or words never respected. Load yourself with ideas to show off when the time is right, and use the mid-May new moon to take action and anticipate the friendship of destiny. Enjoy being among the protagonists of your sky.

Key dates of 2026

Most important is the great solar eclipse that will form right in Leo on August 12, marking a very important moment energetically. Towards the end of July, accept that someone who is close to you has much less clear, less precise ideas than you might have imagined.

VIRGO

True lightness is made of wind, fluid thoughts, a mind finally free and horizons always open wide to possibilities. Saturn and Neptune have long been a difficult mix, a union that has brought you problems and much uncertainty. Fortunately, however, the new year comes to Virgo with the best of intentions, relieving you of burdens, interrupting oppositions that have blocked and confused your momentum. Saturn has been slowing down your trust in others, pushing you to close and limit contact, whereas Neptune has often confused your ideas and impressions of someone. All this now ends, restoring your courage and luck.

Love

Jupiter will make your love affairs beautiful and interesting until July, long enough to still build and improve certain relationships. In the meantime, Mercury will convince you to do everything to reestablish certain understandings and commit yourself to words and gestures that matter. 2026 will lend you a hand with the expectation of a show of interest on your part. Watch out for the eclipse moon in late August, which will mark a starting point for love.

Work

There will be three times in 2026 when everything will become more important: February to March, June to July, and November. Concentrate your efforts during these periods to take advantage of the stars’ favours, channelling your best energy for special results, so you never have to settle. The new moon on June 15 will show you how to make the right moves in the direction of something new and different. You will only need to know how to recognise those that are willing to help you out.

Key dates of 2026

On February 5, Uranus will begin changing timing and methods of destiny; shortly after, on the 15th, Saturn will finally leave you alone, making responsibilities and rules less urgent. From November 26 onward, Mars will remain with you for a long time, bringing intensity and a desire to do more.

LIBRA

It’s not hard to consider those who live by limits and boundaries as those who were denied the freedom to colour outside the lines as children. However, Libra respects these limitations; the invisible boundaries against which they routinely come up against. Saturn and Neptune will be there for just that, giving substance to the boundaries and contradictions to help you grow. Jupiter will stop denying you the right to good fortune, opening you up to new possibilities from the summer onward, giving you other perspectives that broaden the horizons of 2026.

Love

2026 is the time to seriously work on being together and making paths together. Saturn and Neptune risk confusing certain balances by demanding more commitment and conviction from your heart, so you will be called upon to concretely do your part—to show whether you care or not. Help will come in the form of Venus, which will be by your side from early October onward to make you feel less alone.

Work

Jupiter’s shift on July 1 into your 11th house opens the door to new professional paths. You may consider changing jobs or renewing your direction, aided by Uranus, now an ally of novelty, stirring vocation and ambition. Watch the mid-August eclipse—it may ignite destiny.

Key dates of 2026

Limit words and ideas in June and July to avoid provoking a mischievous Mercury. In late November, beware of people who remain elusive and never fully commit.

SCORPIO

Help should never be taken for granted, not even when it comes from the stars. Saturn, Neptune and Jupiter have supported you in recent years, but now their help fades, and you must compensate for their absence. Intuition weakens; logic must take its place. Jupiter, too, withdraws its favours from July onward. Time to react.

Love

Stability is the key word. Uranus finally ends its opposition, bringing more reliable relationships. Learn trust, aided by Venus, which will stay with you for much of autumn. A lunar eclipse in late August may ignite a memorable, passion-filled period.

Work

Eyes on Jupiter and its next moves. Summer onwards, Jupiter will inhabit the point in your sky that describes growth and ambition. In short, you will have to learn to keep up with certain rhythms, taking every opportunity to grow and do something you enjoy. Tiring, of course, but also useful and precious. Focus on a beautiful solar eclipse in mid-August, which promises to establish a moment of beginning. Count on Mercury, which will often be a friend of connections.

Key dates of 2026

Be curious and communicative in spring, June, and November. The mid-May Moon asks for a concrete gesture in love—someone is waiting.

SAGITTARIUS

The sky has tested you with its difficulties, but 2026 will be the year that gives back, when everything will find meaning again, when you will understand the value of efforts and accepting some truths. There are indeed some planets, slow and important, that will pass by your side, lighting up the new year’s sky, making the promises of the moment luckier and more intense. Neptune (January) and Saturn (February) shift into fire, translating rules and inspiration into pleasure and creativity. From July 1, a blazing Jupiter brings immense good fortune.

Love

Patience always rewards those who know how to wait, even more so those who love speed, adventure and know how to celebrate life under all circumstances. Blockages and misunderstandings are loosened thanks to Saturn, while Uranus in opposition will enliven the heart with its move toward stability. Mercury will help you love; just watch out for spring, during which time it will be less easy to find understanding and complicity between hearts. An important journey awaits you in August.

Work

Your professional year will pass by quietly but with some accelerations. It will be important to rely on others in the summer, while in February and March, something may hinder your relationship with ‘performing’. From July, Jupiter will teach you to be more independent, to do everything without anyone’s help. Do not overlook the lunar eclipse in early March as it could mark a change, a new beginning, a promise.

Key dates of 2026

From late April, Uranus will be faster and more impatent in love affairs and relationships. Watch out for the last five weeks of the year, when Jupiter retrograde will make you uncertain, just as Mars, from quadrature, will press you.

CAPRICORN

You are known to be solid, sensitive to duties, always grappling with tasks and missions. Every now and then, Saturn reminds you of your true nature, the meaning of being a Capricorn. Saturn and Neptune will soon be in quadrature, aspects that will immediately reconnect you to a more intimate and truer dimension, energies that will ask you to make peace and clarity with everything that moves within you. In the summer, Jupiter will reward you by ending its opposition, unlocking relationships and making you feel free at last to be, to move and to speak. 2026 will return you to a new and better interpersonal dimension, a different awareness of the relationships that matter.

Love

Move beyond the strains of Mars, to those trials and challenges the red planet will throw at you until mid-April. Enjoy the gentle calm of spring, knowing that in June you will have to face Jupiter and its desire to make a relationship grow and give even more substance to your togetherness as a couple. July 10 could be a great time to figure out how far you want to and can go with your significant other.

Work

Venus, the star that describes and decides the quality of commitment to work, will be cooperative in January, April and July, and less so in February, March, May and August. Collaborations and synergies will be much more fortunate in the first half of the year, when Jupiter will not complicate understandings and shared directions.

Key dates of 2026

Summer, because of Neptune and a rather insistent Mercury, will be a small test: better not to say too much or be too innovative. The powerful and friendly force of Mars will sustain you from November onward, favouring efforts and sports.

AQUARIUS

There are times when we need to get involved in events, to stop living detached from the whole, to give ourselves over to things bigger than ourselves. There are heavens that want us present, active, able to be there and speak out. 2026 calls for presence and participation. Saturn urges expression, while a summer Jupiter opposition creates situations beyond your control. Uranus tempers unpredictability, making change more manageable.

Love

Aquarius will definitely be more involved and interested in matters of the heart, thanks to the greater weight of fire in your 2026 sky. Jupiter and Saturn converted to fire, whereas Uranus tickles your thirst for adventure and the forbidden. In short, let yourself be convinced of experiencing feelings and emotions freely, consciously, actively. Keeping an eye on the solar eclipse in August could change something about your relationship.

Work

This year, you may be more attentive to matters of the heart, neglecting professional affairs a bit. Jupiter will distract you, true, yet Mars could mark time for you to focus on ambition in February, mid-April to mid-May, and again in July. Use the new moon of November 9 to envision something to look forward to in 2027.

Key dates of 2026

Between January and February, Neptune and Saturn will help you rediscover the pleasure of dialogues and exchanges that enrich you. In early May, however, silence Pluto’s unnecessary doubts to give yourself confidence.

PISCES

A year of solemn farewells. Saturn leaves your signs until 2052, Neptune forever. Time to take stock of the years in which you have often played by the rules and imagination, never quite understanding which one to give precedence to. Console yourself with Jupiter, which will support you with its good fortune for the first half of the year, while getting used to Uranus and its desire to stir the soul, to make feelings less stable.

Love

Jupiter, until the end of June, will be the best testimony for a sky that wants to entertain you and make you smile. The best times will be in February, March, June, July and the second half of November, while some care will be needed between the end of August and the first ten days of September, lest you challenge certain fates. The lunar eclipse on March 3, which will form in your sign, may push you to make up your mind.

Work

Something is playing in your favour, supporting and improving your professional destiny. Saturn will make you concrete and precise in every action or decision, while Jupiter, from summer onward, will indirectly favour those developments that we would not expect, those fortunes that happen without apparent explanation. In short, trust yourself, putting in the effort and enthusiasm, knowing that you will be rewarded. Just watch out for the last two months, when Mars will make things stressful.

Key dates of 2026

At the end of April, try to make your words less mprovised so as not to let Uranus create a communication problem for you. Use Mercury, in the sign from early February to mid-April, to already define desires and matters of principle.

This article first appeared on Vogue.it

A blue kurta is one of the most versatile pieces any man can own. Whether you’re dressing for a relaxed weekend outing, a festive celebration, or a grand wedding, a blue kurta flows effortlessly across occasions with its unique charm. Its colour alone makes it special—blue symbolizes calmness, confidence, and individuality. Pair this with the kurta’s traditional yet modern appeal, and you have a wardrobe essential that can be styled in countless ways.

From light pastel hues ideal for daytime events to deep royal blues perfect for nighttime glamour, a blue kurta allows endless styling combinations. It complements all skin tones, works well across seasons, and blends beautifully with both Indian and Indo-western fashion. With the right accessories and layering, this classic piece can shift seamlessly from casual cool to sophisticated elegance within moments. This style guide explores the most effortless yet impactful ways to wear Mens Kurta. Whether you want a laid-back brunch outfit, a polished festive ensemble, or a show-stopping wedding look, we break down everything—colour pairings, bottoms, jackets, footwear, and accessories—to help you dress with confidence.

Casual Cool: Everyday Blue Kurta Looks

Gents cotton kurta instantly upgrades your everyday wardrobe without feeling too formal. For a simple yet stylish daytime look, choose a cotton or linen light-blue kurta and pair it with beige chinos or white pyjamas. This combination keeps you comfortable while still looking polished enough for casual hangouts, college, or even work-from-home days.

Roll up your sleeves, add a leather strap watch, and slip into Kolhapuri sandals or loafers. You can even add a printed cotton Nehru cap or a simple chain bracelet to add character without going overboard. Looking for something trendier? Opt for a short blue kurta paired with jeans. A mid-blue shade with distressed denim offers a youthful street-style vibe. This outfit is perfect for coffee dates, movie outings, and weekend travel. A pair of white sneakers and sunglasses completes the look effortlessly.

Festive-Ready: Blue Kurtas for Puja, Family Gatherings & Celebrations

Festive occasions call for a look that’s comfortable yet eye-catching. Richer blues—such as cobalt, navy, ink blue, or royal blue—instantly add depth and elegance to your presence. For a traditional festive outfit, choose a silk or jacquard blue kurta paired with cream churidar or gold-tinted pyjamas. Enhance it with a light embroidered stole or a tonal Nehru jacket. This gives a refined cultural touch that looks great in family pictures and religious ceremonies.

If you prefer a more contemporary festive style, pick a kurta with minimal threadwork or geometric patterns. Pair it with slim-fit trousers rather than traditional bottoms—this Indo-western mix offers an effortlessly modern vibe. Add polished leather juttis or tan mojaris, and you’re celebration-ready in minutes.

Office-Appropriate Blue Kurta Styling

Ethnic day at work or a semi-formal meeting that allows fusion wear? Mens Kurta fits in perfectly. Go for a solid navy or charcoal-blue kurta with minimal detailing—straight cuts look the sharpest in office environments. Team it with tailored black trousers or tapered off-white pants.

Layering is key for a more executive look. A grey Nehru jacket or a slate-blue waistcoat adds authority to your outfit without overpowering your kurta. Keep accessories subtle: a metallic watch, a slim leather belt, and polished shoes. This ensures professionalism while still letting you embrace cultural style.

Wedding-Ready Looks with a Blue Kurta

Weddings allow you to embrace grandeur, and a kurta dress men offers the perfect canvas for stunning traditional style.

For the Groom or Close Family Members

Choose a royal blue or navy embroidered kurta with zari, sequins, or resham work. Pair it with silk churidars, dhoti pants, or even brocade trousers. Layering enhances the richness—opt for an ivory sherwani-style jacket or a gold-tinted embroidered Nehru jacket. A matching stole with tassels completes the regal aesthetic.

For Guests

A kurta with subtle embroidery or light embellishments works well. Pair your blue kurta with contrasting bottoms such as maroon, mustard, or cream, depending on the event’s colour palette. Slip into embellished juttis, add a brooch, and you’re ready for haldi, sangeet, or reception events with style.

For Evening Weddings

Dark blue shades—especially navy and midnight blue—look stunning under evening lights. Add richer accessories such as pearl malas, metallic buttons, or a velvet jacket for a dramatic, royal touch.

Pairing a Kurta Dress Men with Bottoms: What Works Best?

• White Pyjamas: Perfect for casual or festive wear. Clean and timeless.
• Beige or Cream Churidars: A classy match for silk or embroidered kurtas.
• Black Trousers: Best for formal or work settings.
• Jeans: Ideal for casual outings; works great with short kurtas.
• Dhoti Pants: Perfect for weddings to create a regal, traditional look.
• Printed or Brocade Bottoms: Adds richness for festive or evening events.

Blue is universally compatible, so these combinations always stay safe yet stylish.

Footwear & Accessories to Elevate Your Blue Kurta Look

Footwear

• Mojaris/Juttis: Best for festive and wedding looks.
• Kolhapuris: Perfect for everyday Indo-ethnic styling.
• Loafers: Great with semi-formal kurtas.
• White Sneakers: For cool, casual fusion outfits.

Accessories

• Stoles: A printed or embroidered stole instantly elevates the outfit.
• Watch: A leather strap or metallic watch always adds class.
• Brooch: Works wonderfully for weddings and receptions.
• Bracelets/Rings: Adds personality without overshadowing the kurta.

Final Words

Mens Kurta is a timeless wardrobe essential that works for every mood, every event, and every personal style. Whether you’re aiming for comfortable casual wear, polished festive outfits, or luxurious wedding ensembles, the blue kurta adapts to your look effortlessly. By choosing the right shade, accessories, and pairings, you can transform this simple garment into a powerful fashion statement.

If you’re ready to elevate your ethnic wardrobe with premium blue kurtas in stunning fabrics, embroidery styles, and modern cuts, explore the exclusive collection at Nihal Fashions. Discover high-quality, trend-forward ethnic wear designed for every occasion only at our website. 

Between skin tints that behave like skincare, lip colours you can apply in the back of an Uber and haircare that fixes the damage for you, our real beauty heroes this year were the ones that did the most with the least fuss. These are the best beauty products of 2025 that survived editors’ desks, long days, late nights, multiple climates and ruthless declutters and still stayed within arm’s reach. We reached for both reliable, use-it-every-day staples and unapologetically luxe formulas reserved for big nights and bigger mirrors.

Ahead, the best beauty products of 2025 that earned their place in our routines:

Mary&May Vitamin B.C.E Cleansing Balm

This sherbet-textured balm melts away makeup, SPF and sebum without stripping the skin, while antioxidant-rich fruit extracts help brighten over time. Use on dry skin, massage till it liquefies, then emulsify with water for a clean-but-cushioned finish.

Dyson Supersonic Nural™ Hair Dryer

A smart dryer that uses Nural™ sensors and Scalp Protect mode to hold the temperature around 55°C at the scalp, helping reduce heat damage while still drying hair fast. Attachments “remember” your settings, so you get consistent blow-dries and shinier, smoother lengths with less effort.

NEXXUS Promend Repair Keratinizing Mask

Designed to target damaged lengths and split ends, this keratin-rich treatment coats the hair fibre so it feels smoother and more resilient. Work through mid-lengths to ends once or twice a week for that “fresh trim” look between salon visits.

Dermalogica Powerbright Dark Spot Peel

An overnight AHA + PHA peel with mandelic acid, tranexamic acid and niacinamide to exfoliate, fade dark spots and help even tone, cushioned with omega-3s and turmeric butter to keep the barrier calm. Use a few nights a week on dry skin, followed by moisturiser and always pair with high SPF in the day.

Paula’s Choice C15 Super Booster

15% pure vitamin C bolstered with vitamin E and ferulic acid to tackle dullness, fine lines and uneven tone while boosting antioxidant protection. Mix a few drops into your morning moisturiser or use neat under sunscreen for a brighter, more even complexion.

Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Intensive Moisturizing Hand Treatment

A richer, fast-absorbing hand cream spiked with the classic Eight Hour moisturising complex to soften roughness and shield against dryness. Keep it in your bag or on your bedside and reapply after washing hands or before bed for smoother cuticles and winter-proof hands.

Dior Rouge On Stage Lipstick

High-impact shades with a backstage-inspired formula that marries saturated colour with long wear and a comfortable, non-chalky finish. Swipe on straight from the bullet for a statement lip that lasts through dinners, events and flash photos.

Augustinus Bader The Elixir With Advanced TFC8

Powered by TFC8 (the brand’s amino acid, vitamin and peptide complex), this serum is designed to support cell renewal while hydrating and firming. Layer under your cream morning and night if you’re investing in a long-game routine for texture, elasticity and glow.

indē wild Champi Slick Stick

A clean, non-crunchy slick stick infused with nourishing oils to tame flyaways and smooth baby hairs without the helmet effect. Brush it over your hairline or parting to fake a polished blowout on ponytail, bun or braid days.

M.A.C Skinfinish Lightstruck Liquid Highlighter

Sheer, light-catching liquid highlighters that gives skin a glazed, wet-look sheen rather than chunky shimmer. Tap it over cheekbones, brow bones and the bridge of the nose as the last step of base to bring dimension back to matte foundations.

ETUDE Fixing Tints India Edition

Lightweight, budge-proof lip tints in India-inspired shades that sets down to a soft matte stain while still feeling cushiony and non-drying. Apply a full coat for impact or blur from the centre outwards for that K-beauty diffused lip that survives coffee and dessert.

Giorgio Armani Power Fabric Pro Foundation

A long-wear, medium-to-full coverage foundation that promises a thin, flexible film on the skin with a soft-matte, camera-friendly finish. Best applied with a brush or damp sponge, it’s ideal for long days, events and humid evenings when you need your base to stay put without looking heavy.

FENTY BEAUTY Gloss Bomb Stackz Layered Lip Luminizer

This triple-layer gloss stacks complementary shades for customisable shine and is loaded with conditioning ingredients so lips look juicy, not sticky. Wear shades solo or swirl them together for a vinyl finish.

LANEIGE Strawberry Shortcake Lip Sleeping Mask

The cult overnight lip mask in a limited strawberry-dessert flavour, with shea butter, murumuru butter and vitamin C–rich berry complex to soften flakes while you sleep. Slather on at night or tap a thin layer through the day as a glossy, treatment-level balm.

Too Faced Cloud Crushed Whipped Lip & Cheek Color

A whipped, mousse-like tint for lips and cheeks that blends into a soft-focus, cloud finish with buildable pigment. Dab onto the apples of the cheeks and press onto lips with fingers for a blurred, monochrome flush.

Yves Saint Laurent Couture Mini Clutch Palette

A palm-sized eyeshadow “clutch” packed with coordinated mattes, satins and metallics in chic colour stories. Use the softer shades for an everyday wash and the metallics pressed over the lid with your finger for instant night-mode.

MORPHE Best Of Blends 8 Piece Face & Eye Brush Set

A solid starter kit if you want smoother blending and fewer streaks without building a huge brush wardrobe. This set of eight synthetic brushes covers base, blush, highlighter and eye blending, designed to work with creams and powders alike.

Estēe Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Lift+Sculpt Eye Cream

A gel-cream eye treatment powered by the ANR technology plus firming peptides and hyaluronic acid to target puffiness, fine lines and loss of firmness. Use AM and PM around the orbital bone, and take the residue over the lids for that lifted, smoother look over time.

Bobbi Brown Luxe Cashmere Matte Lipstick

Ultra-fine matte lipsticks with a cashmere-soft feel, high pigment and a blurred, plush finish rather than flat dryness. Apply straight from the bullet or tap on with fingers for that lived-in, expensive lip.

La Mer The New Rejuvenating Night Cream

La Mer’s next-gen night cream blends its Miracle Broth with barrier-supporting lipids and peptides to firm, nourish and cushion skin overnight. Warm a small amount between fingers and press into face, neck and décolleté as the last step after serums.

Sol De Janeiro Body Badalada Vitamin-Infused Lotion

The brand’s Brazilian-inspired body lotion is infused with a vitamin blend and hydrating butters and wrapped in a solar, beachy scent. Smooth over damp skin post-shower to lock in moisture and leave limbs glowy and scented.

Smashbox Metal FX Metallic Eyeliner

A high-impact pencil metallic liner that lays down opaque, foil-like colour in one swipe and comes in gorgeous jewel tones. Trace along the upper lash line or use it as an accent in the inner corner to switch up a neutral eye.

MAKE UP FOR EVER HD Skin Blush & Glow Palette

In the early 2000s and 2010s, the engagement ring slipped into aesthetic autopilot, with bright-white round brilliants, sugary micro-pavé bands, halo settings, and princess cuts dominating the landscape. In 2025, we have a new version of diamond-ring ubiquity: the so-called “90210 ring,” a massive oval solitaire that was replicated endlessly on TikTok until it became its own algorithm. The result is a bridal monoculture where everything feels faintly interchangeable. At the other extreme are celebrity mega-rings that are enormous yet rarely distinctive. This trend points down to 2026 being the year brides finally push back.

Classic silhouettes still prevail. The six-prong Tiffany & Co. setting introduced in 1886 continues to define the textbook image of a solitaire, and the emerald-cut diamond—worn by everyone from Elizabeth Taylor and Grace Kelly to Beyoncé and Amal Clooney—remains iconic. Four-prong settings have emerged as the more modern option, offering a minimalist look with less visible metal and therefore more attention on the stone. But how do you escape the churn of the traditional solitaire and choose something more personal?

A new mood is forming. It is warmer and more tactile, shaped by a desire for rings that feel designed rather than AI-generated. “People are trying to align with designers whose work actually resonates with them,” says New York-based jeweler Sarah Dyne, who sees clients gravitating toward labor-intensive, crafted settings rather than polished uniformity. Frank Everett, senior vice president of jewelry at Sotheby’s, notes the same shift. “People’s preference for rings is turning towards individuality, particularly favoring antique cuts for a long time.”

While the 2000s celebrated pristine brilliance, the next wave embraces personality. Remember when Carrie Bradshaw recoiled at a pear-shaped diamond on a yellow gold band? Today, that exact softened silhouette and warm tone are not only acceptable but also aspirational. The eclectic, personal aesthetic dominating fashion and interiors has filtered into bridal jewelry. Antique textiles, artisan-made ceramics, Bode-style patchwork jackets, and the broader return to craft have shaped a generation that values irregularity over flawlessness.

Zendaya’s east-west engagement ring is rumored to be the work of Jessica McCormack.

Zendaya’s east-west engagement ring is rumored to be the work of Jessica McCormack.

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Antique stones and vintage cuts

The rise of antique diamonds—Old Mines, Old Europeans, and elongated antique cushions—shows no sign of slowing down. These stones offer softness, warmth, and a candlelit sparkle that comes from irregularity and hand-cut proportions. Their natural asymmetry and scarcity are exactly what modern clients are searching for.

A stalemate, two minds about a situation or simply an inability to look into the heart of a challenge may be the most important thing on your agenda. And Capricorn, take a good look. You are giving so beautifully and weaving your life with your nurturing hands. You’re sharing yourself and your resources generously, but you also need to take a good look at your own needs. Learning how to receive and perhaps assessing what keeps you held up in patterns that feel burdensome and depleting, but strangely ‘productive’ and ‘rewarding’ is the key here. Get out of your default setting and hit the reset button now.

Cosmic tip: Things are not as bad as you think they are, you perhaps need to only learn how to slow down—and this may be your greatest challenge.

It’s not only the year—but also a huge cycle in your life that is coming to a close. Aquarius, expect things to move quickly from now on. To keep up with this pace, you will need your creative hat more than your linear, logical one. Take a moment to review your life, your priorities and where you are headed in life. And then slowly inch your way towards it. Instead of always being in a rush, create space for your peace and sanity to find you, from within.

Cosmic tip: Make time for those who matter, make time for those you love and amidst it all, make time for yourself too.

When you look for a romantic or any other kind of relationship, do you seek the kind that you believe is supposed to be love? Whether it  is drama, peace, balance or martyr-like behaviour? Pisces, you may be reminiscing about the days gone by and you may really wish things were different, but you hold something precious in your hands right now. This may not be the kind of love you may idealise, but it is the kind that balances you. Of course, voice your needs and wants, but also acknowledge the hidden gifts and treasures that are beautifully wrapped and ready for you.

Cosmic tip: If you can close your eyes and trust someone with your life—it is true love, be it platonic or romantic.

I used to love to leave. I’d scuttle down the street feeling like an escape artist, a mastermind who’d had her fill of fun and was getting closer and closer to bed. But these days, I wonder why I ever have to go. I know that when I stand up and abandon the empty glasses and buttered breadcrumbs on the tablecloth behind me, when I figure out whether the foggy door is push or pull, a horrible sensation is waiting. The chatter will be replaced by silence, the warmth with cold and I’ll feel a ripping up from my belly and through my chest.

It’s not in my nature to sound this dramatic and yet, I’m not lying or exaggerating, I swear. For about a year, maybe more, I’ve been experiencing what I can only call the “post-socialising blues”. I leave an event and a black hole opens within my insides; my blood roars with emptiness and I feel really, really sad. I hate it and I don’t actually understand what’s going on. Especially when up until then, I’d been having fun.

At first, I thought it only happened with friends I don’t see often: those who’ve had babies or moved away, who I love most in the whole world but only get to see once every six months. My sadness made sense then, it was the answer to the question, “When will we be together like this again?”. But then I started experiencing the sensation after meeting up with people I see regularly. If anything, people I see too much.

I wondered, at one point, whether the empty feeling was just a symptom of a bad night. Maybe I didn’t get the intimacy I craved. We spoke at a normal pace, not volleying the conversation back-and-forth breathlessly to say “and-this-and-this-and-this”. We spent way too long talking about that person we both worked with seven years ago, we didn’t crack our chests open, I didn’t get to press my fleshy heart against your fleshy heart; no wonder I felt sad. I’d just spent 2,000 bucks on roasted aubergines and you didn’t even tell me your deepest, darkest fears.

But of course, the sensation arrived even after good nights, the best nights. I considered then if it was anxiety: “Why did I say that stupid thing? Katie was definitely fake laughing! Did Sarah have as much of a good time as I did, or was she counting down the minutes until she could go home to Ben? But.” Another ‘but’, that also wasn’t it. I still experience the sadness after nights where I feel secure, loved and comfortable, when I’m among people who forgive and even love my gaffes. In fact, if anything, I experience it even more.

I’ve finally realised the feeling I feel has nothing to do with the night before it. Whether the party, restaurant meal or dinner party is good or bad, rare or common, I still feel empty afterwards. And the answer, I’m told, may lie in the “hypothalamic circuit underlying the dynamic control of social homeostasis.” In mice.

When it came time to plan their larger celebration, a wedding in New Delhi felt inevitable. As lovers of art, history and culture, they wanted the celebrations to unfold in the city that shaped Shukla.

They planned the wedding in New Delhi together with Shukla’s family. Her mother, whose background includes floral design and choreographing fashion shows, played a central role in shaping the décor and visual language. “We wanted a boutique, highly customised wedding unique to our aesthetics, family stories and culture,” they explain. “We wanted every detail to tell a story about us.”

Honouring culture, for them, began with textiles. “We quite literally traced my family’s map across India,” Shukla says. In Lucknow, her father’s home, they worked with a designer from the royal family of Awadh to revive a nearly forgotten zardozi technique. From Jaipur came leheriya and bandhani. From Kolkata, in honour of her grandmother’s Bengali roots, an heirloom kantha stole. “Each piece of handloom holds a story of the women in my family, and of the artisans who keep these crafts alive.”

Sound was equally essential. The celebrations opened on October 9 with a baithak at Bikaner House, held in honour of Shukla’s grandmother. “Ritual for us is also sonic,” she says. Hindustani classical singer Vidya Shah performed a programme dedicated to forgotten female gramophone artists, as friends and family sat together.

The next morning brought haldi by the reflection pool at The Imperial. “There was something about the morning light with the fragrance of gendha phool, mogra, sandalwood and rose water that made the ceremony feel so grounding,” Shukla says. Guests arrived early, dressed in hues of yellow. “I saw everyone who will stand by us for the rest of our lives.”

The mehendi and sangeet unfolded on October 10, moving between the family home near Lodhi Gardens and India Habitat Centre. Folk percussionists from Rajasthan, led by 13th-generation nagada maestro Nathu Lal Solanki, turned the mehendi into a participatory drum circle. The sangeet blended choreographed dances with performances from friends, Bayes himself, and Shukla’s brother Aditeya.

The Hindu rituals took place on October 11 at the family home. Shukla walked down the aisle beneath her grandmother’s 64-year-old wedding sari, held above her as a chaadar. Priests from Vrindavan filled the space with continuous chants.

If the last month felt like a blink, that was Sagittarius energy moving fast through your life. But during Capricorn season (December 21 to January 20), the pace softens and your intentions find quiet support. You’ll likely feel steadier, more persistent and unusually focused on clearing the clutter that’s been piling up. Mars in Capricorn during this period sharpens this momentum, making ambitious, well‑planned dreams feel suddenly achievable. Anyone can use this energy, but it’s especially potent when paired with gentle self‑care to prevent burnout: small rituals, realistic boundaries and a clear to‑do list will keep you moving without losing yourself. Move forward with steady action.

Capricorn

You are rising from lack and struggles. Your birth season brings answered prayers not only in the form of new opportunities but also in the form of a renewed perspective on life. You are clearing outdated beliefs and outlooks while also learning to look forward with hope and optimism in the most grounded manner. Capricorn season is teaching you boundaries, and the more effectively you learn to apply them in your life, the less resentment and frustration you will feel.

Gemini

Celebration, camaraderie, kinship, community, harmony and overflowing oneness may have filled your cup during Sagittarius season—endless party invites, real connections over coffee and hobbies that got you showing up each day may have kept your innate need for connection well stocked up. Enter Capricorn season and your goals become more tangible. Your dreams find ground and your logical, strategic hat comes on to help you chart a steadier pace of growth and expansion. A scatterbrained approach to life comes to a close and a more anchored, even-footed motion sets the ball rolling for you.

Virgo

What bound you previously now sets you free, Virgo. Capricorn season feels like home ground because being an Earth sign yourself, you thrive well in its earthy energies. Partnerships come together, networks thrive and collaborations surface out of the blue—on both personal and professional fronts. Your cosmic reminder is to nurture them all, preferably without anticipation of what will be. Your sapling will become a sturdy tree. Cosmic balance and justice are at play.

Scorpio

You are on fire. Be it your ideas, your game plan, your net‘work’ or net‘worth’, this season helps you shine bright, loud and clear. Whatever you have powered through will open doors for you. Some of you may be considering laying foundations for something that will solidify into something real and the cosmos is giving you a green signal. Go ahead now.

Aries

You are moving on from your fears and the unnecessary chatter that keeps you from reaching your potential. You are now more willing to pay attention to that silent whisper that tells you to try one more time. You are done with self-sacrificial games; you are now stepping into an acceptance of all that you really want and are worthy of. Happiness is now welcome, minus the guilt, and you will no longer remain a slave to the old norms that ruled your life.

Pisces

Your intuition is your friend this season. You can smell when the energy is off, even when no one else can. This is not a bane; it’s your superpower unfolding. Allow your inner voice to help you make your choices and wait for the events to unfold before you jump right, and you will have the cosmos perfectly orchestrate events for you. Use this heightened ability to make waves instead of crashing into them.

If dress trends have crossed your mind at all lately, chances are they’ve been occasion-driven. With the party season bringing a whirlwind of events and commitments, the spotlight shifts to standout styles—from florals and LBDs to something new every day.

Besides the celebratory moments that might call for a dress, the winter season doesn’t seem like the optimal time to invest in a new style. But there’s no harm in getting ahead: the spring/summer 2026 collections, shown in September and October, brought plenty of new takes to the fore, which will inspire the mainstream market come February.

The string of designer debuts delivered fresh visions at Chanel and Bottega Veneta (to name but a couple), positioning several dresses front and centre on the runways. Matthieu Blazy focused primarily on relaxed silhouettes and Chanel’s bouclé tweed suiting for his inaugural outing, but he also mooted several awards-season-worthy looks for his coterie of ambassadors to champion.

At Bottega Veneta, too (Blazy’s former stomping ground), Louise Trotter catered to the brand’s loyal clientele with parachute dresses that appeared effortless, thanks to the lightweight fabrication and fitted inner construction. The asymmetric shoulder straps, which peeled off models’ shoulders, added to the nonchalant overall effect.

Miuccia Prada’s dress postulations were less nonchalant by comparison, centered around the apron. “We in fashion always talk about glamour or rich people, but we have to also recognize that life is very difficult,” she told Vogue. “And to me the apron contains the real difficult life of women in history, from factories to the home.” At Miu Miu, they came in both utilitarian leather and primly-printed finishes – some of which were splayed with florals, another key dress trend of the season, seen at Chloé and Loewe – prompting Rosalind Jana to ponder “Can An Apron Be Fashion?” for British Vogue. Similarly, London designer Talia Byre explored apron dresses for spring/summer 2026.

Even if a dress requiring function is way off the cards – and you plan on living in track suits throughout January – the below dress trends are worth bookmarking for a later date.

Florals for spring

₹ 2,59,200

LOEWE – Floral twisted woven minidress

₹ 33,162

Bethea – Midi dress

₹ 9,643

MANGO – Asymmetrical floral print dress

₹ 41,468

DOEN – Gathered floral print midi dress

₹ 57,500

ME + EM – Black Satin tie maxi dress

₹ 14,456

H&M – Strappy lace dress

₹ 30,117

Réalisation Par – The Carrie

₹ 59,000

Harvey Nichols – Eden Ruffle-trimmed ace midi dress

New everyday

₹ 51,200

MATTEAU – Silk midi dress

₹ 11,685

&Other Stories – Draped maxi dress

₹ 95,772

TOVE – Babette draped crepe maxi dress

₹ 36,800

ALULA – Satin draped open-back dress

Textural medley

₹ 1,75,800

TOTEME – Petal maxi dress

₹ 42,164

MANGO – Asymmetrical dress with embroidered fringes

₹ 4,39,700

DOLCE&GABBANA – Embellished minidress

₹ 2,17,400

BODE – Epoque fringed embroidered embellished silk-crepe midi dress

Can an apron be fashion?

₹ 92,158

Black Comme des Garçons – Asymmetric Pinafore

₹ 2,77,000

Miu Miu – Silk and Wool minidress

₹ 18,070

Gramicci – Nylon Tussah convertible apron dress

₹ 4,336

M&S – Pure Cotton checked midi dress

This article first appeared on Vogue.co.uk

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