Socialite evenings: A cocktail party, a sit down dinner, gala evening or socialite soiree calls for elegance and sleek looks. Therefore, try the flowing to shine, glow and dazzle on the cocktail circuit:

Sheer look: Worn sheer, sculpted or structured, black is safest bet for night. Offset it with a colored shawl, sparkling jewellery and bright lips. Or you can also choose the white also, white works, if you know hoe to work it.

Choose the colors you are confident of carrying: If you have confidence, choose the vibrant colors but to wear these colors, make sure you know how to blend them, and also how to carry them well. But if you are gunning out for bright colors, choose it simple, no flash, and not too much glitter and almost not shine. Just let the color rule. And for the make up, bronze look is in for the night, get professional look, keep it immaculately contoured and very subtle.

Jewellery: It depends on the garment. A simple cotton sari can take a heavy necklace, huge earrings or a statement armlet. But stick to one piece, if you prefer to stay safe, diamond studs and a single diamond at the throat works wonders.

For the shoe and bag: At night, avoid clumpy clogs like the plague. Delicate heels and fine straps are the look of the year. And for the bags, be humorous, yet elegant. It is a vital accessory that speaks for you. Choose one that suits your personality and ensemble.

Culture details: Learn to appreciate and wear your Indianness. You must include a shawl which has a history, a nose ring with a heritage, an heirloom bracelet, a vintage pair of shoes in your wardrobe, because people are impressed by culture.

Have you ever seen a socialite enter a room? It is that particular brand that comes from success. It is poise that comes with practice. It is star quality that sends the staff scrambling to seat you. It is an aura that can be acquired with sheer will power. Learn to walk the walk, talk the talk, and pose the pose, because it is an essential part of being a socialite or celebrity.

So before entering a room, fill yourself with a warm glow, a confident stride and a breezy smile. When you walk through the door, stay a few moments at the entrance and then glide in smoothly. It is an art form that is honed from observation or hours of purposeful learning.

In all of this, remember never to lose the real you. It is the only precious thing that separates you from the wannabes in this world. Eventually, it is the supreme confidence and balance of knowing that where you come from and learning to live with what you have gracefully acquired that matters. Socialite or not, celebrate yourself with confidence and simplicity.