Shoes so ‘you’, you can’t get over it

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A starfish for my heel, please

Bangkok-based Pace Shoes is back in Mumbai with their customisation lab—and yes, it’s as fun as it sounds. Think a Build-A-Bear workshop but for adults: you pick the silhouette, the heel height, the fabric, and then go wild with detachable charms—metallic flowers, ombré butterflies, rhinestone-studded starfish, the works. You can choose to go maximalist or dial it back by switching out the charms depending on your mood. The shoes are all made-to-order in vegan leather and take two to three weeks to arrive, which means you’ll need a little patience, but the experience of designing something that’s completely your own is worth carving out an afternoon for.—Chloe Chou

To book a slot, visit @paceshoesindia on Instagram. From July 17 to 20th. 

Keep calm and paint on

If you’re trying to break free from your weekend routine of strategic bed rotting and doomscrolling, Khanoom’s workshop might be the perfect escape (as long as you’re cool with hopping on a flight to Jaipur). Picture this: instead of mentally replaying that weird argument with your colleague for the 27th time, you’re spending your Saturday painting a tile or a cute little quarter plate in a dreamy studio. This is followed by a ridiculously good home-cooked lunch. Your phone? Forgotten. Your worries? What’s that? That weird colleague? Who? —Muskan Kaur

Khanoom Jaipur’s workshop will take place on Saturday, July 19, at 10.15 am; ₹5,900 (plus taxes) Address: Golcha Gardens, near Transport Nagar, Jaipur

A wrist stack that ticks all boxes

Got places to be and no time to mess around? Luckily, Raga Cocktails, the newest collection from watch brand Titan Raga, is made for women who want a chunky, statement wrist stack but don’t have time to assemble all the pieces. The line has five pieces that play with scale and texture—think emerald-cut quartz stones, glowing sunray dials, precisely cut crystals, and rows of metal links.

Designed in rose gold, silver, pink and electric blue (fancy, but chill), these watches wear like jewellery. Whether it’s a wedding, a night out, or a last-minute plan you forgot you said yes to, one flick of your wrist and you’re ready to go.—Aditi Veer

Available at Titan.co.in. Prices range from ₹42,495-₹49,995.

A good kind of goonda

Still ordering Espresso martinis? This weekend, bring home the party. El Goonda’s Café is the coffee-flavoured agave spirit that’s dark, smooth, and just the right amount of naughty. It smells like roasted coffee and toffee, sips like vanilla and dark chocolate, and finishes with an agave bite that’ll leave you plotting your next pour. The vibe? Filmy villain meets millennial cool complete with bold bottles, fun names, and a “cause chaos, responsibly” energy. What’s more, this Goonda gang isn’t stopping anytime soon. A strawberry agave variant is dropping soon (think sun-ripened berries, toasted oak, and caramel), and rumour has it, a spicy ready-to-drink Picante is on the way too.—Sheya Kurian

Available in select stores in Goa and Mumbai; ₹699 for 180ml in Goa.

A floral, cross-continental collab

A Liberty print is instantly recognisable. The dainty, vintage florals are a signature of the over-150-year-old British department store, so it’s no wonder that everyone from Adidas to Gucci and Hermès have been inspired to create collections that draw from their archive. The newest collaborator is especially exciting for us: New Delhi-based label péro by designer Aneeth Arora.

Péro has translated the store’s ditsy floral prints into tailored men’s shirts, roomy shorts, dresses and more, and they’ve also added a few signature péro details like embroidered beadwork, wooden buttons, crochet appliqué, and tassels. Think of it as the ultimate India-meets-Britain crossover.—Aashi Doshi

Available at péro retailers across the country

A fragrance worthy of a GRWM cameo

Carolina Herrera’s Very Good Girl Elixir takes the iconic stiletto bottle to sultrier heights—lacquered in a deep cherry red with gold accents. The fragrance is a grown-up gourmand that opens with a juicy hit of cherry, but not the sticky-sweet kind—this one’s moody, almost wine-like, and balanced with almond and vanilla. It’s rich, sensual, sweet but not cloying. One Fragrantica reviewer put it best: “It’s extremely sexy, so be warned.” If your vibe is playful-but-powerful, this is the scent equivalent of a red lip and a side-eye. The fact that it looks fabulous on a shelf is just a bonus.—Chloe Chou

Price: ₹12,010 for 80 ml. Available on tirabeauty.com