FILMI DECOR: Marigold Galore in Patiala House

The wedding decor stood out for me in Patiala House, mainly because of the vivacity of colour and the co-ordination of the decor according to the scene. The mehndi scenes, for example, were filled with orange and green, and really capitalised on the use of marigold garlands, fairy lights and lanterns, which was a lovely combination. I also liked how the small details such as table and chair coverings, cushions and even the food and drink themselves all fit into this to complete the look, which looked pretty good combined with the outfits of the film.

Similarly, there is a theme of lights in this scene, in which fairy lights, lanterns and lamps are used to create the setting and accompany the family mood here. I also thought the backdrop of the Taj Mahal was a nice idea (although a little cheesy!):

Lastly, I liked the wedding day set up, which similar to the marigolds, make use of jasmine-style flowers and separated the colours in white and red, I'm assuming to compliment the bride's outfit.

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 I liked the first decor the most, mainly due to the look created by the marigold garlands and the lovely hanging lanterns. Which do you like the most?

GLAMOROUS ACCESSORIES: Patiala House's Jewellery Sets

I loved the jewellery sets worn in this film, what the outfits have in simplicity are compensated for in the rich designs and styles of the accessories Patiala House. The main sets which stood out were the ones that bride wears in the film: below are just a few examples, such as the heavy piece in the first picture with accompanying earrings, the slightly more Mughal style in the next picture, the pearl-and-stones set that is third and in the fourth, a stone-embedded set. And of course there is the traditional nath-tikka-bali set in the last picture. I love how each set is matched meticulously to the outfit, and gives a suitable glam factor.

Another accessory which stood out for me was this feathery hair piece worn by the bride, which I thought was a really nice way to pin your hair up, or for when wearing it in a plait style.

There were also some lovely earrings which look really glamorous, again these complimented the style of the outfit, and emphasised the simplicity of make up. My favourite is the first one shown in the examples below:

Even good ole Dimple Kapadia playing the hero's mother had some accessory style, such as this set below, which was a nice splash of colour against her gold outfit.

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Some lovely pieces are shown throughout the film, and the above are just a few of the many small details which make the look of Patiala House so pretty. Although some of them don't stand out extravagantly, they show how jewellery pieces can complete an outfit, and adds some cultural inspiration to the look.

BOLLYWOOD ISHTYLE: Patiala House's Punjabi Colourful Rang

Recent release Patiala House shows the pressures and lives of a Punjabi family living in Southall, London, and their battles against racism, family expectances and social acceptance. With cricket obviously. What I liked about this film was how it didn't try to dress every female character in heavy bridal-style dresses, but rather tried to keep it with the tone of how an actual ordinary Punjabi family living in London may dress. Also, although the lead was the lovely Anushka Sharma, the focus was not just on her, but also the other female characters and their roles in the family. The outfits in this film was relatively simple and understated, and the general feel here was a family-orientated atmosphere.

 

(I did also think that rapper Hard Kaur was almost unrecognisable in a traditional outfit, although she did look pretty good and it suited her quite well):

And of course Anushka herself was looking glamorous when she did dress up - I especially liked the shimmering gold sequined blouse with her sari in the middle here:

And of course as with most Bollywood films, there is a bride, and in this film it's the hero's sister, who is dressed in a traditional red suit with a green border, accessorised with very simple make-up, traditional jewellery and even plain shoes.

I also like the groom's corresponding outfit, which looked quite in-line with the traditional 'Raj' look that is in fashion at the moment, complete with pearl strings:

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All in all a very colourful mix to the outfits, mainly salwar kameez outfits with a simple look, with the emphasis being traditional and family friendly. Perhaps not something we may rush to copy but still a more realistic look of clothes and style. With cricket added of course.