It is when the Dark Lords rule that you need the light to show you the path. Alright, poetic lines aside, what you need while you jog in the wee hours of a dark, wintery morning is a traffic police uniform-like glow on your clothes. So if you or your friends/relatives hop overseas, step into an Adidas flagship store to buy a pair of Adidas shorts (Rs 3,000 onwards) by Stella McCartney. They are built of the most sophisticated weather-resistant fabric with a lovely luminescent leopard print. Check it out on www.adidas.com (and then click on the store finder to know where to shop for Stella’s range).
‘Lighted’ belt
Nothing can behave better than a subtly shiny, halogen-smeared slim belt on an otherwise trite ensemble. Indian market still hasn’t latched on to this trend, but the West and the Orient has. So you’ll have to scrounge the metro markets to grab this glow-in-the-dark piece. However, flaunting it with a glow strip as a style statement can go overboard if you don’t do so prudently. Psst: If you don’t find THE belt, a white-on-white diamante studded one (available for Rs 500 onwards at most multi-brand outlets like Shopper’s Stop, Pantaloon’s, Lifestyle, etc) or a slim neon cable wrapped as a belt are cool alternatives.
‘Flickering’ shoesWay back in the mid 2000s Nike slammed the fashion market with the glow-in-the-dark running shoes. They were chic, functional and super-easy to maintain. Later, whooshed in the Jimmy Choo stunner-zip-up, strappy, cone-heeled shoe. Crafted in patent black leather, with a killer glow heel, it was breathtaking. Numerous designers followed suit. So if you find anything (at a high-end shoe store) that remotely glows from a distance, grab it. Time you literally make a few fireflies flutter at your feet. But remember, there is a very thin line between glittery sophistication and glittery tackiness!
‘Radiant’ watch
Yes, this is something you know. But this time try Diesel’s (http://www.diesel.com/be-stupid/) glow-in-the-dark silicon strap watches (around Rs 7,000). No? Then stick to Titan Fastrack’s (http://www.fastrack.in) neon dials (Rs 1,200 onwards) in bright shades. Although Diesel’s Young Blood Collection and Fastrack funky watches are men’s range, but who cares as long as the chunkiness works brilliantly well with smart-casual and sporty looks? However, a must-remember bit: While slipping on this radiant watch is to keep your usual accessory love at bay (read don’t overload your look. Let the timekeeper speak volumes not your other accessories).
‘Glitzy’ tattoo
How about a tattoo that glows in black light? Yes, glow-y tattoos are a huge fad world over. These pretty thingies are made in reactive ink that’s sensitive to UV light. A rather fresh idea, isn’t it? Maybe this time do step away from the Goth and try a ‘cutelicious’ or bizarre design (hmm… bugs, ants, caricatures, etc) if you must. But please check with a safe and renowned tattoo artist about it before you get all adventurous.
‘Shiny’ separate
If you aren’t radium, halogen or hi-tech luminescence fan, try adding eye-popping and electrifying neon brights-lime, orange, pink, blue and the like-into your wardrobe. They work rather well as glow-in-the-dark alternatives (err… not very close but manageable). FYI: Versace’s 2009 had neon shapes taking brilliant bows on the ramp. Another option is buying stuff with Lurex (glittery yarns in a few fabrics). They are fun too. Check some boutique or designer stores for these wearables. Happy glowing
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