Diva Deepika at IIFA 2014   Deepika Padukone’s floor length golden, Anarkali Sabhyasaachi gown had everyone floored at the IIFA Award 2014, held at Tampa Bay, Florida. Looking a bit tired though, she made up for that with soft make up and burgundy lips. Her highlighted hair was tied up in a loose knit bun and wearing a huge emerald rock and Chaand baali earrings which she set as a trend in the movie Raam Leela, she looked very much the Queen of Bollywood that she is. And why shouldn’t she, especially after winning the award for the Best Performance female for `Chennai Express` and the Best Entertainer Award of the year.

Bipasha at IIFA 2014   Check out Bipasha Basu’s sizzling new look on at the 2nd day of the IIFA Ceremony that is currently happening at Tampa Bay, Florida, USA. Keeping the minimalistic look, Bipasha looked gorgeous, draped in a white Sonaakshi Raaj Chiffon saree along with a sleeveless netted blouse which  looked graceful and gave that mermaid look . To add to this white magic she wore Amarapali Studs which were encrusted with pearls. Her hair was done up in a coiffure bun with that evergreen Sadhana front fringe and finished the look with red lipsticks and nail paint making her look like the diva that she is.

Party Wear Palm Rings   We have spoken about the knuckle ring, two-finger ring the multiple bling rings and now the latest to hit the Red Carpet is the ‘palm ring'. Sported and spotted were the Hollywood actresses Sarah Jessica Parker ,Hunger Games stars Jennifer Lawrence and Elizabeth Banks who have worn the  palm ring for their Red Carpet outings with Lawrence wearing an Ana Khouri gold and diamond palm ring for her movie's Italian premiere in November.   This Vogue discovery is yet to be reach our markets but the branded jewelry have already cashed in on this new midi ring which is good for party wear only and cannot be used on a regular basis as it restricts your finger movements.  

Fashionable & Trendy Blouses     Watch fashion designer Aruna Ram show different types of blouse designs for various occasions. She shows the usage of various embellishments like zardozi, pearls, stones, sequins, patch work while designing the blouses. Ranging from simple and sober to trendy and party wear, she shows a variety of designer blouses which can be teamed with any saree. A must watch for those interested in getting fashionable blouses designed.

సైడ్ పోనీ స్టైలే వేరబ్బా పోనీ ... జుట్టుని క్లిప్పుతో బంధించి అలా కిందకి వాలుగా వదిలేసే స్టైల్ ఎవర్ గ్రీన్. పైన పెట్టె క్లిప్పులు వెరైటీలని మారుస్తూ "పోనీ" అందాన్ని పెంచేస్తారు అమ్మాయిలు. ఇకప్పుడు హై-పోనీ ట్రెండ్ లో వుంటే, మరోసారి లో-పోనీ ట్రెండ్ లో నిలిచింది. ఆ రెండింటిని ఇప్పుడు పక్కకు తోసేసి సైడ్ పోనీ అమ్మాయిల మనసు గెలుచుకుంది. ఈ మధ్యకాలంలో కాస్త పొడవు జుట్టు వున్న అమ్మాయిలందరూ ఈ సైడ్ పోనీనే ప్రిఫర్ చేస్తున్నారు. ఓ పక్కకు జుట్టుంతటిని తీసి ఓ అందమైన క్లిప్పు తగిలిస్తే సరి పార్టీకి రెడీ అయినట్టే. లేదా ఓ పక్కగా దువ్వి జడవేసినా ఫ్యాషనే. మధ్య జడ కాస్త పక్కకి చేరిందన్నమాట. సైడ్ పోనీలో కూడా బోల్డన్ని వెరైటీలు. కాస్త టేస్ట్ వుండాలే కాని వెరైటీలకేం తక్కువ చెప్పండి. చూడ్డానికి క్లాసీగా వుండే ఈ హెయిర్ స్టైలే ఇప్పటి అమ్మాయిలకి తెగ నచ్చేసింది.ట్రెండీగా వుండాలంటే మీరు ఓ పక్కకి జడ వేయటం మొదలు పెట్టండి ఇక. - రమ

Heroines Fitness Secret - Exclusive   Most of our South actresses have a good physique. They woo the audience with their curves and glam appeal. Maintaining this figure is not an easy task and our heroines do take up some hard exercises to achieve the target. Here are the fitness secrets of some of our lovely heroines !!! Take a glimpse !!!   Nayantara :   Nayantara turned from a bubbly lady to a zero size hot chic. How was it possible ? Well !! It is all because of her personal physical trainer. She follows his instructions strictly and maintains a proper diet. Hansika :   Hansika has a week long fitness schedule which includes a mixture of gym exercises and yoga. Hansika's diet is taken care by her mother who is a doctor. Hansika is mostly restricted to vegetarian food.   Trisha :   Trisha is a fitness freak by nature. She has her own well-equipped gym at home and she works out on a regular routine. Along with this, Trisha also does Yoga on regularly.   Kajal Aggarwal :   Her diet includes, egg white, a piece of fish, green tea, an ounce of rice and juices in the course of a day. Kajal goes to gym on a regular basis and her personal trainer is available with her most of the time. Ileana :   This lady is blessed with a natural slim body. However, being a Goan, she loves jogging by the beach every morning with some music on her iPod. Her diet includes more of fresh fruits, vegetables and low cal edibles

Trendy Cuticle Nail Art     The latest fashion trends which will soon invade the market are the Cuticle tattoos! Yes we are not talking about the nail art where the focus is only on the nails where you could paint, colour, glitter, add designs to make your nails look pretty.These cuticles tattoos make your fingers look quite pretty especially for the college going girls.   When you put these tattoos a single nail colour preferably white or grey should be used to highlight the cuticle part. They come like the usual stickers and all you need is to peel them off and stick them. If you don’t get them in your fashion stores, you could try the sticker bindis which come in black colour and cut and stick them around the cuticle and make nice patterns. Another option would be to use henna and make your own patterns around the cuticles ! Mix and match various options to make it look as funky as a possible.

Floor them with Anarkalis   The Anarkali Kurtas that are trending now have undergone a transformation or rather an extension .The floor length Anarkalis which have hit the fashion scene have picked up and you can see most of the film celebrities wearing this for the red carpet events and ladies preferring this as an alternative to the western gowns. For those who are not comfortable wearing the Western Gowns, these floor length Anarkalis are extremely comfortable to wear for any occasion. They also come with a top full length jacket and you could wear the chunni if it is formal occasion.   The Anarkali Kurtas that are trending now have undergone a transformation or rather an extension .The floor length Anarkalis which have hit the fashion scene have picked up and you can see most of the film celebrities wearing this for the red carpet events and ladies preferring this as an alternative to the western gowns. For those who are not comfortable wearing the Western Gowns, these floor length Anarkalis are extremely comfortable to wear for any occasion. They also come with a top full length jacket and you could wear the chunni if it is formal occasion.    

Silk Skirts  for Little Girls   Watch designer Varudhini talk about Silk Skirts ( Pattu Pavadas) for babies and little girls. She shows a variety of patterns of Silk Skirts that you can design for small girls ranging from 8 month old babies to 12 year old girls. She speaks about Concept Clothes for both the mother and Child. Here the fabric used will be a mix and match concept where a piece of the fabric will be common in the dresses worn by the mother and child. Check out the designs in the Langa Voni styles also which are trendy and beautiful and can be worn for any occasion.    

Kasavu Sarees with a touch of Gold     The Kerala Kasavu saree is an all time favourite fabric which can be worn any time irrespective of the season or occasion. It is  simple yet with the alluring touch of the gold border, gives it  a rich look and feel and for sounding clichéd - Yes ! a must have for any ladies wardrobe. The Kerala Kasavu white saree has moved up  from the south and has made it way across India and has been worn by many celebrities including Aishwarya, Rani Mukherjee, Sonam and others.   Not being confined any more to the traditional gold border stripes the new designs off late come with a variety of patterns in the gold border without deviating from the original stripes .It’s simple, elegant and at the same time you can  up the glamour quotient by adding a few accessories  depending on the occasion. If you are going for a wedding, you could try wearing  temple jewelry or  simple gold jewelry. If it’s a party or an evening out, just a single a gold brooch chain, with gold jhumkas and a few bangles is all you need to stand out in the crowd. You could wear it with contrast colour blouses or pattern blouses or the plain white blouse can be stitched with  bit of gold tissue at the borders to complete the white chrome look.    Apart from the sarees the Kasavus have also diversified into Skirts for little girls, and now you also have salwar sets which have come in these patterns which can either be stitched like a chudidar or salwar. They are not too expensive either and can  start from RS 700 .If the Zari used is pure than the cost goes up.  

Summer Sarees   Watch fashion designer Rama talk about what kind of sarees you can wear for the Summer Season .She also gives ideas as to how you can match your saree with the right blouse. She  shows various Chanderi and cotton sarees which are teamed with contrast but beautiful blouses and  gives a few tips about what kind of colours you could wear during the summer season.

Deepika turns designer for Van Heusen   Deepika Padukone has designed her second line for Van Heusen — the Limited Edition Spring Summer 2014 Collection which will be is available at select outlets across India. Deepika's latest collection has been designed to be, as she says, "easy and effortless, keeping the summer season in mind". She spent close to six months designing them and these dresses have been designed with Summer in mind where a woman can wear these dresses for any occasion. The collection was launched in Mumbai where Vinay Bhopatkar, Brand Head, Van Heusen, said, "Van Heusen and Deepika epitomises effortless style and sophisticated fashion, while being chic and elegant.

Trendy College Leggings The revival of the trendy and easy to wear Leggings from the 1960’s, has seen it transform from a simple pair of stretched pants that were in monochrome colors to one which is trendy , comfortable, functional and a hip garment that is a rage with the collage-going girls and ladies alike. Also called tights in some markets these leggings have a great functional use and can be worn for exercise, at home, college or as casual street wear. The modern leggings are typically made from a blend of lycra (spandex), nylon, cotton, or polyester blend, but they can also be made from wool, silk and other materials. They are available in a multitude of colors and decorative designs. The latest to hit the market are the printed ones which come in a variety of prints and designs to choose from. They come in all sizes and can be teamed with plain shirts or short tops. The ankle length ones and the ones which fit just below the calf – Caprix are extremely comfortable to wear in any season whether summer of winter as they keep you cool or warm depending on the fabric used. They come in handy especially when you are travelling and you can also wear kurtas over them and another advantage is that they tend to make you look slim. Available in many colors, prints and designs with the standard black, navy and various shades of mauve's still remain the most commonly worn.You can get these printed ones in your local stores or check online which offer hordes of designs to choose from.

Summer Smocking dresses    The 16th century smocking pattern of stitching has undergone a transformation from when it was first introduced. Not limited to neck, collar and cuff patterns, it is used in dresses, halter tops, full length dresses and also in our salwars and kurtas. These smocking patterns are sweet and chic and can range from pool to party dresses .The top part of the dress can be detailed with smocking and the rest of it can be a floral pattern which will give it an elegant look. The same can be done to the waist part also where it holds the waist elegantly. The harem pants also come with smocking pattern where you can teem it with a short top .   You can find a variety of patterns of smocking and incorporate the same in your dresses. Check with your designer or tailor who can do that for you and make trendy clothes to wear. The smocking short top can also be used a blouse for your sarees too! Be it a top, kurta , maxi dress, halter neck top or  a kaftan , you can have the smocking work done and look as  elegant as Queen Victoria did in those days. So this summer get super trendy and look “smocking “in this pattern.

Old Silk Sarees - Makeover-Part 2    Watch our expert Bavana give interesting tips and ideas to redesign your old saris and make them into beautiful trendy creations. Watch how a traditional Kanchivaram saree gets a makeover and transforms into a Designer sari ! The concept of using readymade borders and embroidery to enhance the saree and how to make elegant skirts is also shown.

Old Silk Sarees - Makeover-Part 1     Old is always forever in, with our designers revisiting the past fashions and fabrics to create new ones. This video talks about how you can transform your old beautiful Silk Sarees, that you think needs a makeover to match the current trend of designer looks. Check out the tips and ideas by our Expert Designer , as to how you can change the way your Saree looks and also how to create and match the blouse to go along with it.

Enhance the Index finger ring   The latest index finger rings which have hit the market are big rage and the bigger the better is the mantra. These chunky and huge rings can really make you stand out from the crowd as the individually placed ring will stand out on the hand. You can buy the gold ones or just go for the costume jewelry which are easy on your pocket. There is also a purpose in wearing a ring on this finger.It indicates self-esteem, confidence, and great leadership qualities. So if you lack self-confidence, wear a ring on the index finger of your hand. The best stones to wear for enhancing confidence are blue topaz, amethyst and lapis lazuli as part of the crystal therapy. That a little trivia for you to know the purpose of wearing the index ring. There are hordes of designs available in the fashion jewelry stores to choose from. One has a choice of wearing traditional Indian designed index rings with polka stones, pearls and single stones. Or you could choose the trendy and quirky ones which can go with any outfit. These standalone rings are something for your fashion wardrobe and having at least two of them is a must for those who love jewelry.

Crunchy Jewelry pieces   Funky fashion jewelry is always on an invention or reinvention mode trying to cater to the jewelry fashion market which is ever expanding and increasing. Fashion designers and fashion'istas are on the lookout for trendy pieces of quirky jewelry to suit their designs and as part of this we have a new concept called the Crunchy Jewelry.  Started by Crunchy Fashion, an independent fashion accessory store, founded in 2012, they have a stunning collection of funky, quirky, trendy, classic and cute jewelry pieces. These can be teamed with any of your western or traditional outfits which can make you stand out from the rest of the crowd.  The beautiful, exciting and unusual collections are ready-made which are the current in- fashion pieces of jewelry and guess what? They are easily available and affordable and can be bought online too. Get gorgeous with these crunchy pieces and dress up the chic way.