SUMMER SOJOURN

Actor Jim Sarbh sports a canary yellow pin-tucked linen biker jacket with matching trousers and shirt, which makes for an ideal relaxed summer wardrobe. in the summer, you need to wear it with a similar tone,” she adds. However, if you want to mix and match with different pastel shades, she suggests that you go for a pale pink shirt, and if you want to colourblock, you can opt for a pair of pale lemon pants, instead of a pair of black trousers. Elements in deeper shades can be added to pastels to create a dimension in the outfit. “Pastel colours can give a soft, soothing and a near neutral vibe to your summer closet. To keep the pastels from looking washed out, one can punctuate with bright-coloured embroidery and motifs. One can pair

tourism. What it means is that travellers leave as small a carbon footprint as possible in the places through which they pass. We all can achieve this. Travel bloggers share tips that are easy to follow, and good for the conscience,too.

CUT PLASTIC USAGE

“Carry re-usable water bottles, not the plastic ones. Discarded plastic leads to environmental hazards, and harms stray animals,” says Sahil Bhasin, co-founder of a travel group. Ditch plastic cerulean with a light pastel pink for a light combination, or a lime green with off-white to infuse a punch of colour into your neutral outfit,” adds Somani.

While being subtle in nature, pastels add a touch of airiness to the ensemble ADITI SOMANI, DESIGNER

bags as well, and use paper and cloth bags that have a longer shelf life and are biodegradable. “Carry a cloth bag / oversized tote while shopping at holiday destinations to avoid plastic bags that may be used to carry the product,” says Aurvind Lama, founder of a travel company.

SUPPORT COMMUNITIES

Leave something behind to aid the local communities. “Support locals in some way, e.g. by initiating water refilling systems to eliminate their dependence on plastic,” says travel blogger Rutavi Mehta.

KEEP IT CLEAN

”Don’t litter or leave waste behind. Carry a garbage bag with you at all times and dispose of it at the closest bin,” adds Bhasin. This is a good practice even when living at home. As far as possible, segregate dry waste (glass, clean paper or plastic, cans) and wet waste (food scraps).