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Dressing up for this Ramzan

Dressing up  for this Ramzan The holy month of Ramzan which is a spiritual journey of fasting and feasting will end tomorrow. Most of us would have finished our shopping by now and what a fantastic and enjoyable experience it is where you have the night bazaars from Charminar to Chandni Chowk selling their goods till midnight. SO what are you wearing for the big day tomorrow? The latest trends which are the Anarkalis and the ankle length floor gown Anarkalis are the best buy this festive season. Choose the bright colours of red, maroon, yellow, peacock blue, with the choicest of heavy embroidery ,is what we recommend for those who like to make a bold statement. If you are not into the heavy embellishment style you can always opt for the more subtle colors which have pretty borders and floral patterns. You can still make it at the last minute  for buying the ready –to- wear dresses and look great. Now that you have your dress in place you must have your mehendi patterns to complement your outfit. The Arabic designs are always in so decorate your hands and feet with these beautiful designs. And pick the right jewelry and accessory which complements your dress and bring out the best in you this festive season of Ramzan …Have a wonderful Id-Ul –Fitr !  

Flawless Face Parineeti Chopra

Flawless Face Parineeti Chopra   The 2104 Vogue Beauty Awards, held at Taj Land's End in Mumbai was a star studded affair. The stars and models were dressed to the hilt in their designer clothes and with no scope for the fashion police to complain or criticize. The whos who of Bollywood including Shilpa Shetty, Lisa Haydon, Kajol, Ileana etc.,  and the modeling fraternity were there at the event. Except for Kangana who came in an outfit which didn’t quite seem like the right thing to be worn at Vogue, they all looked smashing in their Diors and Joshipuras. Some of the winners were - Parineeti Chopra for Flawless Face, Beauty of the year Kangana Ranaut,  Timeless Beauty: Twinkle Khanna and the Face To Watch Out For: Kriti Sanon and Breakthrough of the year: Lisa Haydon. Check out the pictures of these beautiful women.  

Getting ready for the Sangeeth Night

Getting ready for the Sangeeth Night   Sangeeth Night Check List: It's soon going to be the wedding season and some of your friends who have got hitched would be getting ready for their Big day. The bridal ceremonies which include anointing the bride, mehendi night and the Sangeeth night from the north are also becoming popular in the South as well. Make up for each of these occasions varies depending on the time its being conducted and place. So it’s the Sangeeth night and you have to look your brightest best and glowing. And then it’s the makeup session that needs the most important detailing. So what do you do? Here’s  a check list for you so that you can be picture perfect and ready for dance and drama sangeeth night. And would you be dancing also? The schedule is planned and the Sangeeth Ceremony is just a week away.- First get your ensemble right. Anarkali, Ghahra Choli, Salwar , Lehenga ,Langa Voni,  Saree or whatever your designer outfit may be. Obviously in a bright colour and shimmering you need to keep your outfit fit and ready. Not to forget the matching shoes and accessories, jewelry bangles. All Set? The afternoon i.e., if you have the time get to the parlour and get your hair done. Or no you could just DIY and be done with it. After the hair session get into your outfit and shoes and stand tall. Except for the accessories and jewelry, which you will wear in the end. Your make up – The tricky part if you are that makeup savvy person you can DIY but if you are not and you want to look fab then jus get it done at the parlour next door or ask your friend to help you out. Check out the DIY Matte finish make up tips here. After that it’s time to wear your jewels and get that final touch up on your T zone and blotting your lips for that picture perfect look. And BTW who is taking you out on that night ?

What your Anklets Say about You

What your Anklets Say about You Wearing anklets have been a tradition in India since the times of Mohenjadora and Harappa. There have been references to this beautiful jewelry in ancient scripts also and have health benefits as per Ayurveda. It is said to stimulate the liver, large intestine and lower abdomen. Great, so we are validating why you should be wearing anklets!   Now for those who already have a pair of silver anklets and would like to look trendy and stylish especially when you go to college you need to rethink your anklet style. Imagine a pair of slim fit jeans and T shirt and pair of silver anklets on your feet? Naa.. That’s not my style; I’d rather wear it with my traditional lehenga or half sari… And we agree with you.    So what’s your style all depends on what clothes you wear and what kind of a person you are. The funky brave hearts can carry any anklet, beaded, loaded, stoned etc.  If you are into the bohemian style then you are spoilt for choice!      For those who like it more quirky you can try the multi layered anklets in a mismatched fashion. There are crotched ones with patterns that run down your feet to give you that roman sandal look.     The demure ladies can go for the simple single strands where the embellishments are less and it’s more sophisticated. You could also try the threaded ones with simple charms. Style Tip: You could also DIY your own anklet with colored threads, use pieces of left over costume jewelry which you think can be recycled and attach them with your anklet. SO what style do you follow ? Do share your ideas with us...

Do You have the Single Earring Style

Do You have the Single Earring Style? Single Earring Trend: A bold fashion statement for a party or red carpet event, this Single Earring style is defiantly not for the plane Janes! Yo might call it the lost-the other –earring – look ,but this style statement has been in vogue since the past few years. ( Do you remember Cyndie Lauper in the 80’s ? she was one of the first few who promoted the punk style single long feathers earrings) Now how would you wear this without looking awkward? This single earring style ideally needs to be worn on one side, and you could cover the other ear with a side pony or your hair swept to the side of your face which will accentuate your single ring. For the college girl – Lucky college girls! You gals get to wear a host of earrings ranging from the gothic metal earrings to the feather ones or just about anything to duit your outfit. Style tip: If you lose any of your funky long earrings fear not! As this could be your next single earring style statement. And it won’t cost you extra either… Party Wear: Those who are into clubbing and pubbing this can make you stand out in the arc lights. A simple glittering gown, stilettos with your hair swept to one side and a studded single earring stud, ear cuff or a dangler – the choice is yours. So if you are the bold and brassy types, try this quirky single earring style which is trending on the ramps this season.

Two must have denim Skirts in your wardrobe

Two must-have denim Skirts in your Wardrobe   Denim Skirts for Girls: The ever green denim which features in every girls and male wardrobes has evolved from being just a pair of rugged pants and dungarees to shirts, halter tops, sleeveless shirts and shorts. We figured that apart from the jeans a girls must have at least two denim skirts in her wardrobe and found these… A Denim floral print skirt look gorgeous for the evening and a denim skirt with this lovely print, can look really nice when you wear it with a white shirt or tank top and roman sandals. If you want to dress it up more, throw in some funky accessories and head straight to college.   In a contrast to the tomboy jeans look you can deviate by wearing a denim dress to completely amp up your style. And you could do this with a nice blue fun floral denim dress which can be worn with wedge heels and look all dainty and pretty.

Ileana in a Sulakshana Monga at ICW 2014

Ileana in a Sulakshana Monga at ICW 2014 Ileana at ICW 2014: Check out Ileana D Cruz in a pink saree gown  by designer Sulakshana Monga at the grand finale of the India Couture Week 2014.The pink saree was minimalistic with simple border , but her blouse  was the highlight which was made with a see through net and  was fully embroidered in the front with just a pink floral pattern at the back. Her makeup done by make up artist Mickey Contracter was simple and she had her hair pulled back tightly in a pony tail, which actually made her look quite different and the midriff baring was quite a teaser along with  her famous waist which  was accentuated by the beautiful pink saree.With a pair of studs and white stone studded bangles must say she was quite a show stopper!

Ageless beauty Sridevi in Golecha Jewelry

Ageless beauty Sridevi in Golecha Jewelry Sridevi was the show stopper for Golecha Jewels on the third day of the walked the ramp India International Jewelry Week (IIJW) 2014 held in Mumbai. Dressed in a Gold lehenga ,she wore a layered diamond necklace with a huge pendant and the dew drop diamond earrings which matched with the pendant and huge diamond ring on her finger. Vijay and Rupali Golecha accompanied her at the end of the show on the stage. Golecha’s Jewels are a high end brand of designer jewelry started by brother duo Vijay-Sandeep Golecha in 90’s. With a vision to create something different, practical & appealing most of their jewelry is handcrafted and studded with diamonds and precious stones .They have three outlets at Mumbai, Aamby Valley & Jaipur and also create jewelry for movies , notably for the film Umrao Jaan starring Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachhan. For more pictures of Sridevi click here…

Suhasini Maniratnam Style Quotient

Suhasini Maniratnam Style Quotient   We know Suhasini as an actress par excellence and the wife of acclaimed film director Maniratnam. Actor-cinematographer-writer-director Suhasini Maniratnam wears her many hats and with her unconventional looks has acted in all south films and carved a niche for herself. Apart from her career as a successful actress she is also known to have an excellent style quotient when it comes to her clothes and ensembles. As we see in her in public appearances she is impeccably dressed in sarees and the accessories used are contemporary. Whether it’s a red carpet event or coffee shop inaugural, or any formal event she dresses accordingly. Never over the top, she has kept in touch with the latest in fashion as her sarees show. The jewelry based according to the event, show her style factor and taste which range from minimalistic to uber chic. And to say that she is not clued into Western wear is an understatement. She can be nattily dressed in trousers and tunics for an evening out to the movies or with friends. An inspiration for all women who have touched 40s, Suhasini Maniratnam is our fashion icon for those who redefine the concept of ageless beauty. And BTW her secret to her health, fitness and svelte figure is a glass of Ragi malt which she has for breakfast in the morning !

Sabhyasaachi’s Rani of Ferozabad-ICW 2014

  Sabhyasaachi’s Rani of Ferozabad-ICW 2014   It’s the season of fashion shows and this time we have the India Couture Week (ICW) which is happening at Delhi. The show was opened by India’s celebrated designer and bridal wear expert Sabhyasachi Mukherjee with his Ferozabad collection of Bridal wear. Present in the show was his favourite actress Rani Mukherjee in one his latest creations. An ivory cream Sari with silver  embroiderery, Rani kept her look simple with a deep neck black blouse and leather clutch and diamond earrings to finish the look. Her hair was done up in a bun with roses and pink lips. As many as 43 of the designer's creations, were displayed at the event held at Taj Palace , Delhi. Sabhyasaachi’s clothes lines were was subtle, subdued and elegant. For women, there were saris, kurtas, ghararas, lehengas, coats - embroidered, embellished and encrusted with zardozi, crystals and beads. The look was well accentuated by the use of coats, peplum jackets and sleeved blouses, which were in khadi and velvet. The soothing colour palette consisted of cream, beige, old rose pink and light  blue. Very sophisticated and stylish his collection had the old world English charm attached to it.

Sunny Leone’s Black Magic Apala

Sunny Leone’s Black Magic Apala Sunny Leone who is not only seen on the screen is off late also scorching the ramp at the Indian International Jewelry Week held at Mumbai. Walking the ramp for the brand Apala- which means most beautiful in Sanskrit shw was seen wearing Tribal  jewellry which was designed by Sumit Sawhney. Sunny Leone's necklace has a green parandi attached to the chain made of golden coins from behind. Speaking about his designs Sumit Sawhney says the collection will be "an evolution" by fusing the tribal and the royal styles. "Apala means the 'most beautiful' in Sanskrit. This exquisite silver jewellery collection with 22-carat gold layering incorporates the richness of the royalty and the audacity and rugged styling of the tribals."

Shredded Jeans for the Monsoon look

Shredded Jeans for the Monsoon look     The shredded jeans of the 1990s are back ! Or when did they ever disappear to make a comeback? With the super models, singers and Hollywood celebrities who wear these shredded jeans or distressed denims for their casual outings, have picked with up craze with our Bolly and Tollywood celebrities as well. Worn on and off in the past 3 years these shredded jeans look uber cool and can be worn either with a tied plain T shirt like how Tamannah wore it , or check out Alia Bhatt who is seen in skin tight shredded black jeans with printed bustier and white layer top and heels.     But the one who tops the list is Deepika Paudkone who is wearing a brown leather jacket on top of a sleeveless Tee shirt and sun glasses paired with a  light blue shredded jeans, casually walking out of the airport. Make this your new monsoon look for college or casuals!

Divas in Designer Gowns

 Divas  in Designer Gowns   The Annual 61st Idea Filmfare Awards (South) night was a glitzy & glamorous event. Held at Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai where the who ’s who of the South Indian Film Industry were present in their most scintillating outfits. While the younger ladies brigade like Shruthi Haasan, Samantha, Tammannah, Lakshmi Manchu wore designer gowns, the senior lot like Rekha, Khushboo ,Soundarya Dhanush,Nayanatara ,Nithya Menon were seen in sober sarees.   Shruthi Haasan wore a Gaurav Gupta , Tammannah  is seen in  a lace gown  from Miguelina and Samantha Ruth Prabhu is seen in a  strapless gown  from the Gauri Nainika’s  collection. We say thumbs up to Shruthi Haasan’s  cream and gold ball gown …how about you?

New Collection in Crystal Jewelry

New Collection in Crystal Jewelry Check out the latest trends in fashion jewelry that has hit the market this monsoon season. Large Chandbalis, small Chandbalis, with and without Jhumkas attached .Among the dangle fashion earrings, there are several varieties including hammered, enameled, studded and jeweled. The latest trend now in fashion jewelry is the usage of crystals in the designs. This gives a very classy and formal look deviating from the regular trend of semi precious Indian style of jewelry.     Actress Asmita Sood who had recently launched a designer collection exhibition in the city of Hyderabad is seen wearing a huge Chandbali with Jhumkas and strings attached. There are smaller versions of these for those who have subtle tastes too which are cute and simple.   The latest in the brooch necklaces are exquisitely crafted with semi precious stones and crystals like turquoise, rose quartz, lapis lazuli and agate slices .As you can see these are used in the brooch chains   along with pearls which look extremely sophisticated for an evening formal wear. The best part is that they can be worn for formal wear and party wear.    

Perfect A line skirt for the Curvy lady

Perfect A line skirt for the Curvy lady Women’s Corporate wear is  endearing one and all with the trend of  looking professional in Western wear has caught up fast. Wearing a skirt which suits your body type is important or else it would be highly unflattering on your body. For women who have curvy shapes should wear the A – line patterned skirts. This is shaped like the capital A and as it indicates narrow at the top and wide at the helm. This skirt is perfect for the plus sized women who have wide hips and thighs as it tends to cover the fat around the problem areas, it would best if the skirt is worn plain colours and avoid big floral prints which might end up accentuating your hips and make you look larger than what you are.

Eco friendly Coconut Shell jewelry

Eco friendly Coconut Shell jewelry   From South Asia to our Gods own country Kerala we have seen how extensively the coconut fruit can be used. The tender water is an elixir in summer, the oil extracted is used for the hair, the outer fibers is used for making coir ropes and mats, the flesh both fresh and dried is used in cooking, the left over shell is used as firewood. They are also made into spoons and ladles. Apart from this the dry outer shell is also used for making hand crafted jewelry.   Exquisitely crafted Bangles, earring, lockets, hair clips, buttons and necklaces are made out of these shells and can be worn daily for college wear or formal wear depending on the occasion. This organic jewelry offers an eclectic mix of contemporary and tradition designs which can be worn for any occasion.    The natural color tones found on the coconuts shell make for beautiful patterns and there is no need to further enhance the design.   A great alternative for people who are sensitive to metallic earrings, this organic jewelry can also be crafted with gold etchings on it, making it a jewelry preserved for antiquity.

Peek a Boo Double French Braid

Peek a Boo Double French Braid     Check out this super cool double French braid which will improve your hair style quotient. It appears to be   complicated to DIY, but if you see closely it’s just making two braids. In the center which is tight and the second one is made with the strands taken from the sides and which also needs to be a bit messy for that cool look. How to do it 1. First  divide  your hair into three vertical sections 2. Plait a tight French braid in the center section and secure the end with a band. 3. Take the sides of your hair sections and create another French Braid over the center braid. 4. You have to tie this loosely over the center one and then join both the sections at the end. It has to look like you have had two sets of braids which are joined at the bottom. You can tie it with flower rubber band which will give you that vintage look. And the best part  is that the braids need not be perfect which makes it so appealing.

Transform thrice with this printed shirt

Transform thrice with this printed shirt   The humble sleeveless shirt with a basic print is something that you can transform  thrice and look corporate, chic and trendy with just a bit of change.Check out these style tips. Corporate look- Wear this shirt over a pair of slim fit trousers and tuck the shirt. With your lap top bag, stilettos and minimal accessories you are good to go to work. Chic Style -You can wear the same shirt over a pleated skirt or plain mid length skirt  and wear  wedges  and add a shopping bag for that chic look when you go out shopping. Trendy College look-Simple- wear a plain short T shirt inside and open the buttons of the shirt .Tie a knot at the bottom and wear  this on a casual pair of blue denim jeans. Add in some funky bangles and your favorite shades and you are the next fashion icon in college.    

India s Top Desirable Woman & Fashion Icon Shruthi Haasan

India’s Top Desirable Woman & Fashion Icon -Shruthi Haasan   Catch Shruthi Haasan in a Gaurav Gupta gown getting ready to groove for an event in Chennai. This doe eyed beauty who is the daughter of legendary Kamal Haasan and Sarika has been declared one of the most Desirable Woman in India. With a flawless skin, great figure and with matching acting and singing talent this fashion icon likes to keep her style statement simple and practical. Check out her views for what fashion means to her: · It’s easy to get carried away by other people's idea of what's best for you, when it comes to fashion. The only thing I have done is just stay true to my own style. · For example, I am very eclectic and my style statement reflects my mood. I neither follow trends blindly nor am I obsessed with brands, unless I find myself really comfortable with what I wear. · I have always believed that the clothes shouldn't wear you, instead you should wear them. Just be yourself, no matter what. · No amount of lipstick or make-up can make you feel better in the long run, if you don't accept who you are. I realised that this is my face and body and that I might as well be happy about it. · The moment we embrace this truth and start loving ourselves, I think the confidence shows on your face and your life isn't the same after that. · You have to think sexy to feel sexy about yourself.

Tabu in Kurta and cropped pants by Prama

Tabu in Kurta and cropped pants by Prama    As we saw the bevy of young Bollywood celebrities come for the 'Lekar Hum Deewana Dil' premiere we also caught up with our Hyderabadi and low profile but talented Tabu at the event. With very little makeup or accessories, barring a golden clutch and flat slippers, she looked sublime in a ‘Prama’ dress by Pratima Pandey. The ensemble included a green long dress on top of which she wore a white embroidered organza kurta and short cropped pants.