Sonam Kapoor likes to de-stress with ‘The Pitt’

The actor on mommy brain, hectic TV as self-care, and how she styles Zoya’s new ‘My Embrace’ collection

Sonam Kapoor in Zoya's My Embrace collection

Courtesy Zoya

Zoya’s ‘My Embrace’ collection has always occupied that sweet spot between sentimental and practical—it’s jewellery that slips into your daily uniform rather than waiting for a special occasion. The deceptively simple design—two fluid lines intertwined with each other—has been one of the brand’s signatures for years.

Now, the embrace stretches further. What began as a signature bangle expands into hoops, pendants, rings, and new stackable iterations in rose gold, yellow gold, platinum, and diamonds. The idea is less “save it for later”, more everyday ease. Layer it up. Or don’t. The pieces are engineered for comfort, but also for that subtle everyday theatre of getting dressed.

We caught up with brand ambassador Sonam Kapoor for a quick conversation on everyday diamonds, evolving personal style, and how she’s styling ‘My Embrace’ in this particular chapter of her life.

What did you do yesterday?

What did I do? I’ve literally forgotten. I have mommy brain. My day was very hectic. I just had meetings, meetings, meetings at home and online, and then I picked my son up from school, had lunch with him, had dinner with him, and put him to sleep.

What time did you go to bed?

I usually go to bed by 10 pm. But last night Vayu had a fever, so I was up all night.

How do you like to start your mornings now?

I like to start my mornings by myself. So, I try to wake up a little earlier than my son, who wakes up around 6 or 6:30. My day starts at 5:45 and I have this ridiculous routine. I do oil pulling, brush my teeth, have jeera paani, and then hot water and lemon. After that, I eat soaked nuts and then I wake up my son.

Is this your usual routine or has it changed since you’re expecting?

It’s the same every morning. And then I have coffee 45 minutes after that.

I see you’re wearing the new Zoya collection.

Yes, it’s a collection that’s been around for three years now, and they’ve just evolved it into something more special. I like the fact that it’s so wearable. Actually, I wore all Zoya jewellery and I stacked multiple things to The Nod’s first Book Club event. Coincidentally, I was wearing brown then too. I think brown and gold is...so chic.

Are you more of a silver or a gold girl?

Gold through and through. There’s a two-tone one with platinum as well, but I’m not wearing it right now because this goes better with my outfit. I like that too, but I like this more.

Are you a stacker when it comes to jewellery?

I love stacking and I love overdoing it. I’m a maximalist when it comes to clothes, interiors, jewellery, everything.

How would you style the ‘My Embrace’ collection?

I think the way I’m wearing it now, and if you see how I wore it to The Nod Book Club event, I stacked a lot of it—the necklaces, the earrings, and everything. On a daily basis when I’m doing meetings and stuff, I like to keep it minimal and wear just one or two pieces.

What are your plans for after this event?

Go home, feed my son, take off my makeup, and go to sleep.

Are you watching anything right now?

I just finished watching Severance and I also finished watching The Pitt.

Oh, both very stressful shows!

I know! But I like watching stressful shows because it helps my mind switch off.

Have you watched Heated Rivalry?

I haven’t gotten to that yet; I’ll wait till I get to London to watch it.

What does tomorrow look like for you?

Well, I have meetings again. I just have one dubbing thing, which I’ll finish tomorrow and I’m just figuring my life out as usual, but on Friday I have work and then I’m done. Then I’m on maternity break for good. Nobody call me.

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