Visting Montemerchy fall in Quebec and teamed it up Assamese jewelry with a contemporary outfit

If you follow my blog, you must have read my last two weeks' posts on "Quebec City...rekindles and reminisces romance with the past" and "Where to eat in Quebec City. During our last visit to Quebec City, we visited Montmorency Falls, located approximately 15 miles from the city. 83 meters high, with a picturesque landscape, is a must-visit for Quebec City.

A beautiful walk with a few vantage points where you can see the falls close, or from some, you can see a panoramic view of the falls. If you don't want to, you are still covered, as they also offer cable cars. If you're an outdoor enthusiast, you're covered. They also offer a zip line and rock climbing. It was an easy walk for us, and we were charmed by the beautiful view.

For this easy, breezy excursion, I chose a maxi dress and a denim jacket, and complemented this look with a piece of Assamese jewelry. More often than not, Assamese pieces of jewelry are worn with traditional attire. At the time, wearing traditional Assamese jewelry in contemporary dress was almost elusive. But nowadays, thanks to creative individuals or designers who came up with such ideas, they still keep up the traditional soul of the piece, yet add a modern twist to it. You can easily pair this piece of jewelry with an everyday outfit. It not only elevates the look but also adds a different aesthetic dimension to this look. This statement necklace consists of a large pendant called Hen in the Assamese language ( Kite bird). Like all Assamese jewelry, this piece, such as a bird, is also inspired by nature.

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