The Unique weave of Pochampally sarees Sraavanam Special Pochampally Sarees: The simple yet unique Pochampally or Ikat Sarees as they are also known as are special sarees from the turf of Pochampally in Nalgonda District close to Hyderabad. Once a dying art , these geometric printed unique sarees have become popular thanks to the Government initiatives to uplift the artisans of this village who were on the verge of giving up the weaving of these beautiful sarees due to lack of patronage. Available in cotton, silk and Sico ( blend of cotton and silk), these sarees are light weight and can be easily and effortlessly draped unlike the heavy Kanchivarams. The simple designs add to its appeal where the background is usually white or cream with the geometric prints and borders. The salwar sets are also available and the soft cottons can be very comfortable to wear in any season. Congress leader Sonia Gandhi who is known to encourage handlooms from various parts of India has Pochampally Sarees and dresses as part of her extensive Handloom wardrobe. Great for any occasion the cotton Pochampally can be worn for any casual outings and the silks are great for any formal or wedding events. Ideal for the corporate look you can wear the Pochampally silk saree for any of your boardroom meetings or conference and you will surely stand out in the crowd. You could also look at wearing it for your Varalakshmi Vratham for this Sraavanam Season and also gift this saree as part of your Vayanam for any special person.With the weavers now diversifying from the traditional pattern to suit the modern tastes, are coming out with different patterns now in their designer collection of Pochampally sarees.So this Sraavanam ditch the regular Kanchivaram and try out the Pochampally weave!
No matter if its Black or White ! Monochrome dresses: Who says only Zebras look good in Black and white? For those who are not sure of what to wear and choose the right color for an evening out , the safest bet would be to wear the monochrome color and we mean the black and white combination which is an evergreen combo. Whether it’s a saree, dress or an evening gown, the monochrome look should be a must-have in your wardrobe. For those of you who want to make a fashion statement, monochrome dresses are the easiest and hassle free option. Here why? The ‘black on white’ or vice versa contrast is striking at the same time sophisticated and this look gets you noticed for all the right reasons. No need for added bling or accessories may be a clutch or bag as per the dress is all you need. Did we forget to mention the stilettos? May be not for the red carpet events but this is a must have in the A-List category and if it is good enough for them it has be good for us too. The stylish selection of flared, fitted, shift and printed styles from saris too salwars, evening dresses to the tomboy biker look, the choice is yours and unlimited! Create your own version of the monochrome!
Kareena Kapoor's New Look for Singham 2 Kareena's Style File:Check Out Kareena Kapoor’s new look in Singham 2! We simply love her bold and beautiful style with those bright and contrasting colors and floral prints. Seen mostly in flowy divided skirts and full length skirts with short shirt tops as seen in the promos she has brought out this old fashion of the 90’s again this time with brighter prints and crushed fabric. Her boho chic look is further accentuated with silver and white metal multiple bangles, chunky jewelry , jholas and hoop earrings with Jhumkas. So pull out your old junk jewelry from the closets and wear them again. She plays a Maharashtrian in the film where fashion designer Manish Malhotra has styled Kareena Kapoor's look for the promotional 'Singham 2' song.Most of her clothes are by Anupama Dayal and she is styled by Tanya Ghavri for the film. So its time to update your wardrobe with these divided skirts and crushed lehengas. Whether its the ramp or reel- Kareena Kapoor is always a showstopper!
Swaroski Shoes OMG Swaroski studded sneaker: What will they think of next? These crystal studded shoes were created for Pharrell Williams, an American singer-songwriter, rapper, musician, and fashion designer. A pair of popular Adidas Stan Smiths were studded with the precious crystals, almost 1600 of them in 15 different shapes and sizes to give it the encrusted look. The whole effort took around 10 hours to embellish the shoes and they were first shown to the public earlier this year. Apparently Pharrell Williams had personally handpicked the size, shape and color of the crystals he was looking for and worked with the Swaroski creative team to bring his idea to shape, which was inspired by a pair of platform crystal shoes from Swaroski. But sadly the shoes aren't available for sale and custom made exclusively for him. We couldn’t estimate the price of the shoes either ,but if you wanted a custom made crystal shoe like this how would you want it to be?
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 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 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 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? 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.