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Red the Colour of Love.

Every girl desires to look their best when it comes to traditional wear. We all spend a lot of time deciding which accessories to pair up, which hairstyles to do. But when it comes to celebrations and cultural festivities, Indian Lehengas are always on our mind

Since I always try to put a twist on my outfits. Then, why not to this lehenga style?

I enjoy dressing up and love to use my creativity on my outfit ideas. Lehenga is a synonym and reminds of traditional wear. The fashionista in me always strives to look better and even more stylish than before. I, myself, wear western on daily basis, so, I experimented with the traditional look of Indian Lehengas to give it a peculiar and modern look. A little experiment with subtle of twist is just adding glamour to my attire.

Lehenga generally reminds one of Gagra choli paired with a matching blouse, then let me show you how I created this modern style lehenga for myself.

I chose this gorgeous peplum top and skirt from Nakhra by Parthivi. I love this brand and its flair to explore and keep bringing such new chic outfits to serve their customers. Crafted by master craftsmen, using finest fabrics, they keep in mind what modern women want and always aim to make their customers happy by creating various gorgeous looks including fabrics and embroideries for the modern women.

Initially, I was a bit sceptical to style an all plain red outfit, but then getting creative with this look had me excited. This plain red dress looks so gorgeous, great flair and fit, which makes the appearance look even more versatile.

The peplum top is so pretty and well fitted. You can also wear this along with jeans. Even, this skirt can be perfectly paired with another blouse or any other top. The opportunities and outfit styles you can create with this outfit are numerous, even while writing this I can think of more than 10 more ways I can style it.

More than anything, the simple lehenga and the beautiful red colour adds the elegance into action. No doubt, the red makes it brighter and prettier.

Always remember jewellery is a perfect spice that complements what’s already there. I went with this Kundan neckpiece and added a maang tikka with it. Since the lehenga is plain, I wanted to balance the look. My kundan accessories blended with my look perfectly and added oomph to the complete look.

A lehenga is incomplete without dupattas, chunis. People usually say a dupatta enhances a woman’s look to a whole new level. I paired this with a silk dupatta. Breaking the monotony of red, I chose this green colour dupatta which added a perfect edge to my outfit. This dupatta is a cherry on the top. It just completed my quirky modern lehenga look by adding extra glamour to it.

Well, this one is worth investment. If you wish, you can play with different items from your wardrobe and create one such personalized outfit for you. Just experiment and be comfortable.

Do you like this idea of incorporating this modern look on Indian lehenga? What did you like? Let me know if you want me to do more posts on outfits that can be styled in more than one way in the comments section below.

“In The Garden” – Summer Wedding Floral Lehenga Look

Indian weddings and festivities are an experience filled with colours, rituals, laughter, joy and family. There are so many functions before the actual wedding that make the whole affair more memorable and fun. From sangeet, mehndi, pheras, and cocktail Indians know how to celebrate and enjoy.

I love seeing everyone decked up in different ethnic outfits like Lehengas, Anarkalis, and Sarees. But at times you get confused which outfit or colours are appropriate for the occasion. You don’t want to be overdressed and look like the bride or immediate family member or underdressed and feel like you don’t belong.

Since it’s Summers on Now, I have decided to write this post focusing on a look for daytime functions. For this garden party look I went in for a light and printed lehenga paired with a gold choli and a bright mauve dupatta with gold bootis. The choli is more like a crop top than a traditional choli as I wanted a modern twist to the entire look. Florals are perfect for spring and an outdoor daytime event which is why I went for a floral printed lehenga in summery shades of pink. The floral print screams out outdoor, colourful, fun, and spring it’s a good twist to the traditional Indian lehengas with embroidery and hand work. It is very light and easy to wear since it’s printed. What I love about lehengas is that you can twirl around in them and it makes you feel like a princess.

The outfit is a customised outfit from Anaya textiles. They specialise in fabrics like chiffon, silk and cotton and have a wide range of designs. The best part is that they do “made to order” outfits where you can create your own outfit, whatever you desire right from the fabric to the colour palette it can all be customised.

I paired up my floral lehenga with traditional Kundan earrings and necklace. I went in for key jewellery pieces to enhance my overall look. I also added a matha tikka to highlight my outfit. You can match your tikka to your earrings for an elegant and graceful look. To complete my outfit I have also worn bangles, ring and a hath phool. Hath phool or a hand bracelet is a globally loved Indian ornament. Traditionally it was only worn by brides but with designers coming up with modern and lighter variants of the jewellery it has even become a party wear accessory. I have gone for a simple hairstyle to keep the focus on my outfit and jewellery and a very romantic look with my makeup. One of the best parts of this outfit is that you can even reuse the skirt for a western look if you want. Pair it with a white tee or a crop top for a modern look. This look is a great day look and perfect for a garden party like a mehndi or a sangeet function.

Outfit – Ananya Textiles
Jewellery – Master Jewels
Hair & Makeup – Jasleen Kaur
Photography – Shoot and Star
Styling & Ideation – FashionForRoyals

What did you like about this outfit? Let me know in the comments below.

Classic Cocktail Look and Outfit Inspiration

Plazzo pants or trouser pants a 70’s style statement have been doing the rounds of the Indian & Pakistani fashion scene this spring summer. Palazzo pants are wide legged pants something like bell bottoms which can be paired with different key pieces in your wardrobe. They are great for summer as they are generally made from light fabric.

Designers have been pairing palazzos with kurtas, crop tops, long jackets and more for a contemporary look. From silk bottom to embroidered palazzos they are there everywhere. If you are planning to attend a cocktail event for an Indian function then why not mix it up a little by going for a modern take on the ethnic wear and go for embroidered bottoms with a short kurti.

This outfit is designed by Anaya Textile. The brand is known for their great collection of fabrics which are traditional with a contemporary twist for today’s modern women. They cater to all ranges when it comes to lehengas, bottoms or kurtas, and are known for their customised creations where one can design their own outfit right from the embroidery to the colour palettes.

A cocktail event is a formal event so I wanted to for something on the modern side. I personally feel on such an occasion it is important to make a statement without breaking the bank, and while dress would get too simple and a lehenga or sharara would get too jazzy. Thus I suggest you mix it up a bit with embroidered pants a short kurta.

I kept my jewellery light and stuck to a few key pieces like a long necklace to balance the outfit on top and let the bottoms be the hero of the outfit. Since it was a traditional event I have taken a light dupatta but this outfit looks great even without it as you can see in some pictures.

If it’s a formal event but not on the traditional side then you can even pair the bottoms with a plain silk blouse or a crop top. Since the bottoms are beautifully embroidered try to keep the rest of your look and outfit simple. I have gone for an elegant look with my makeup and hair tied in a low bun, as I wanted a very casual updo and wanted the focus on the embroidery in the bottoms.

You can even create different looks with these bottoms you can pair it with a contrasting blouse and a dupatta or pair it with a knee length kurta. Since the colours on the bottom are neutral you can go for colour blocking with shades of pink, orange, salmon or stay in the safe zone with colours like off-white, gold and blue.

If you are going for palazzo pants with minimal work on the bottom then you can pair it with a heavy top or a dupatta. If it is a formal cocktail event in the evening then opt for something modern like an embroidered gown. If it’s more on the traditional side for a wedding then go for an Indian outfit like an embroidered palazzo and kurta or anarkali.

Credits:

Outfit – Ananya Textiles
Jewellery – Master Jewels
Hair & Makeup – Jasleen Kaur
Photography – Shoot and Star
Styling & Ideation – FashionForRoyals
Location – House Leamington

How would you pair embroidered pants? Let me know in the comments below.

Latest Indian Fashion Trends to Keep You Sorted

The Indian Bride needs no introduction; she struts with elegance and vibrancy whilst maintaining poised and dignified. There was never any dearth of creativity and experimentation in the bridal wear department, and with ever-evolving Indian fashion, but it is only getting better! Whether you want to play it low-key or go all out and make a splash, you can find options galore depending on your taste and style. The key to reflecting your inner beauty and joy has always been to stay true to your personal style. You are sure to exude confidence when you’re comfortable with your fashion choices. However, that does not mean that you compromise on staying in trend.

A blend of your personal style and emerging styles is the best way to go! It would be important to note that more than 73% Indian Brides who live abroad prefer to have their Wedding outfit custom- made to their taste (Source- Indian Hanger).

Keeping this in mind, we’ve listed down our tips on what you should look for when picking out your trousseau. The outfits featured in this post are available on IndianHanger.com.

Play with colours: Gold, Beige and hues of Green are the new Reds. Elegant beige and gold Lehengas with ornate gold embroidery is sure to make any bride look divine! Since it is a classic ensemble, it is suitable for any Bride, irrespective of your personal style. Opting for these combinations also makes the piece versatile, as it can be worn at a later date as well.
Fabrics: You can choose from silk, georgette, and even Banarasi silks with zari work to make a statement. Team your gold saree with a pop of colour in your blouse or choli to break the monotony. The highlight of such outfits is
that you can match them with any kind of jewellery; be it polki, antique gold or diamonds to complete the Royal look.
Add a twist to your traditional outfits: Mix and match and play around your wardrobe a little to create a style statement. You can team a traditional lehenga with an embroidered off-shoulder or cold shoulder blouse just like the runway hits by Sabyasachi and Manish Malhotra. This gives you plenty of room to show off your heirloom polki jewellery or tiered necklaces. Printed or embroidered crop tops in beautiful fabrics such as silk and brocade can be teamed with modern dhoti pants, sarees, high waisted skirts or lehengas to add versatility to your collection.
Indo-western silhouettes: It’s time for Anarkalis and Lehengas to move over, so that we can say Hello to Gowns! Saree gowns and draped gowns are sure shot head-turners during a cocktail or reception party. You can also play around with a one shoulder cut that flares along the hem, anarkali gowns or organza pleats this season. They blend very well with traditional Indian accessories, whilst making a style statement of their own. Just a tip to keep in mind: Make sure that they do not weigh you down as that can be a dampner!
Jacketed in style: Re-usable separates like jackets are quite a hit when teamed with palazzo pants, skirts, lehengas or even a saree. Choose from a heavily embroidered open jacket in dark hues such as brown, navy blue, maroon or black to go along with a simple saree with a gold border. Jackets are the go-to option for a Sangeet, as they are comfortable and will enable you to dance the night away!
Get some velvet: The soft and luxe velvet fabric is a must have for every bride. Watch the intricate zari work/ embroidery come alive in velvet! If you prefer a minimalistic look, you can start by pairing your embellished saree with velvet blouses. If you are going for a heavier look, you can try an all over velvet embroidered lehenga. Believe me, it will make you look drop dead gorgeous!
Accessories: You can always team your outfit with traditional polki, diamonds and gold. But how about adding some chand maang tikkas to look like the Royal Queen that you truly are! Try a chunky bracelet for your reception party and give the bangles a break. The Kamarbandh or the waistband has been a runway hit too. You can choose from plain, narrow, printed or embellished Kamarbandh’s in all shapes and sizes. It can be worn as a belt around your waist or under your blouse to give it that high waisted silhouette.

Links to all the Outfits featured in the post:

My final tip would be to pick pieces that have a timeless appeal, rather than choosing ones that are a runway trend. Most importantly, remember to ensure that you feel comfortable in your skin as the outfits have to be worn by YOU. Whilst you can follow trends, make sure you choose ensembles that make your heart skip a beat every time that you see them!

Lehenga Styles in Trend for 2015

With wedding bells just round the corner, every bride-to-be begins the hunt for her dream lehenga. Make no mistake, she has been planning this one outfit, whether secretly or otherwise, for a long, long time.

But often what happens is that when the moment of choice finally arrives, it is somewhat anticlimactic. She is overwhelmed at the vast plethora of fabrics, cuts and colours she needs to choose between. If you are facing a similar situation – looking for the perfect wedding outfit and just so confused – this might help: the who’s who of fashion have decided what will make you the beautiful blushing bride and here are the lehenga styles trending high in 2015.

Traditional Ghagaras:

The classic lehenga style – with a pleated, flared, voluminous skirt – ghagaras never go out of fashion. They remain popular in 2015 too. Cinched at the waist, often with elaborate detailing there matching the skirt border – these appear graceful on every body type. Go in for a traditional ghagara if you want to look like the quintessential Indian bride.

Lehengas with Jacket:

These comprise of a lehenga bottom and choli, topped with a long jacket with either heavy work or a netted bodice. Spotted often in Manish Malhotra’s collections, these jacketed lehengas look regal and runway ready. For those who are heavily into high couture, these would be a good option.

Banarasi Lehanga Choli:

Lehengas on silky material with ample work in gold and ivory tones are also appearing recurrently in bridal fashion. They offer a rich, feminine look, which is great for brides-to-be who are more conventional in their tastes.

Anarkali Lehengas and Lehenga Gowns:

Both these styles represent a fusion of different forms of traditional Indian clothing. Anarkali lehengas have an almost floor-length anarkali-cut top, covering a flared skirt at the bottom. Lehenga gowns are typically floor-length gowns fashioned with ethnic cuts and embroidery to mimic the look of classic lehenga. Both these styles would suit the modern Indian bride who is confident in her unconventional, experimental tastes.

Lehenga Sari:

Another fusion of two distinct forms of Indian ethnic-wear, the lehenga sari is essentially a three piece garment – the choli is separate while the legenga-bottom wraps around the waist and the dupatta is draped like a pallu. The lehenga sari looks like a sari, sans the pleats. Overall, it creates an elegant and deceptively simple feel – perfect for the minimalist bride.

A-Line Lehengas:

In this type of lehenga, the skirt retains a somewhat conical shape, forming an ‘A’. This is a clean cut which is best for thick materials and heavy embroideries. Thus, velvet lehengas or full-length zardozi panels are made with the A-line silhouette; naturally, these never go out of fashion either. They are most suitable for the bride of fine tastes, who wants to have a most fancy, elaborate lehenga.

5 Essential Jewellery Pieces For The Indian Bride

Everyone loves a big fat Indian wedding. With the amazing food, profound rituals, spirited music and wild dancing, how could they not? When I think of beautiful desi unions and my own dream wedding which is still a few years away, the first thing that jumps to my mind is jewellery. Could there be anything more important to a bride than the adornm

Without a doubt, these five jewellery pieces are absolutely essential for Indian brides. These embellishments will be the centre of attention so take out the time to ensure that each piece is the very best that it can be.

The Maang Tikka

Having disappeared from the matrimonial scene for a few years, the stunning maang tikka has made a major comeback and how. As a rule of thumb, ladies with broad foreheads can opt for a heavy maang tikka whilst those with narrow foreheads should stick to a simple, single-stranded piece. It is always a good idea to buy your maang tikka as part of your bridal jewellery set to ensure that the style is consistent with the rest of your baubles. If you are feeling bold, the classic matha patti is equally dazzling.

The Bangles

What is a wedding ensemble without arms full of choodiyan? No matter where you hail from, bangles are an indispensible part of every bride’s look. Traditionally worn in shades of green, red and white, the modern day bride prefers to match her bangles to the rest of her outfit. Today, bangles come in all sorts of designs and materials so there is bound to be something for every kind of bride.

The Necklace

You will be hard-pressed to find a bride with a bare neck. The necklace, or haar as it is called in India, is one of the most important accessories for ladies who are about to get hitched. In fact, many brides wear multiple necklaces on their big day, layering different lengths and styles for a beautiful effect. My favourite style of bridal necklace is the bold kundan collar that, to my mind, exudes timeless sophistication like nothing else.

The Nose Ring

The traditional bridal nose ring, also known as the nath, has come back with a bang. I love the large, dramatic pieces with a long chain that is attached to the brides hair, but simple nose rings can look equally stunning, especially if the rest of your jewellery is rather heavy. If you do not have your nose pierced but really want to wear a nose ring on your big day, please do not run out and get your sniffer pierced. Look around with a careful eye and you will find a wide range of clip-on options that are classy and comfortable. What more does a girl need?

The Kamarbandh

An ethnic waistband is a great way for brides to add some extra glamour to their look, especially when they are sporting a sari for their nuptials. Depending on the look that you are trying to achieve, the kamarbandh can vary from a simple gold chain to a heavy gem-encrusted belt. These are usually not sold as part of bridal jewellery sets so it is important to ensure that this piece goes well with the rest of your baubles. In fact, it might be a good idea to take your necklace along when you go shopping for a kamarbandh.

Here’s wishing you a lifetime of happily wedded bliss!

Be A Trendy Bride

A big hello to all the Damsels,

As the season of wedding is going on, here I am to share my thoughts on wedding fashion. The Indian weddings are mainly blushed in red color. The color, red is considered as the most auspicious color in Indian tradition. But have you ever thought that why this color has such a tremendous significance in our tradition?

Why bridal stuff is in red color only, not in other colors?

Most of us simply follow traditions without knowing why we have been asked by elders to follow these traditions. But let me tell you, that every tradition and rituals have strong reason behind them from red color as a bridal wear to applying “sindoor”.

The red color plays an important role in our tradition because it represents heat, activity, passion, sexuality, anger, love and joy. And also, gives the feeling of sacrifice.

But nowadays, brides are not dressed in pure red look. They are getting bold are doing a fusion of red and other rich colors, which give them a new look and at the same time enhances the look of the bride. It feels good to see that we follow our traditions while also being fashionable. A recent example is the wedding of signer Rageshwari where she wore a baby pink color and peach color lehenga.

Bridal look in Peach and Orange lehenga

Rajeshwari singer and actress was wearing lehenga with orange and peach color.

When you look at these colors, you might feel that they are not bright colors and may not go with the bride. Its all about appropriate makeup and matching the right accessories, which can make a bride look beautiful even without carrying loads of red in her dress, which is a symbolic bridal color.

Tips for wearing lehenga with such different colors

When you opt for bridal lehenga with lighter colors, go for heavy jeweler. It does mean that you need to increase number of pairs of necklace. You can go for one pair of necklace, but make it heavy and traditional in look• And a dupatta in contrasting color, like for cream you can go for a red or dark green dupatta. You can also take two dupatta, one matching with lehenga and the other one in a different color.
A make-up artist plays a big role in completing your bridal look. You can ask your artist to give you a heavy eyemake-up for example you can go for bold eyes or smokey look or darker lip colorsHope you all find your dream wedding dress in the color you love and and crush all the hearts, leaving one……….

Keep reading my post and don’t forget to look “Stylish and Spicy”…

Contributed by Himanshi Singh

Himanshi Singh is an IT girl by profession and a beauty, fashion and trend blogger by passion.. For her, writing is a great way to express her thoughts.

Latest Fashion Trends For Brides In India

Women fashion has seen a vast change in India in last couple of decades, Indian women are always known to wear colorful clothing but there was a pattern in it. The clothing they used to wear were traditional and covered, women really did not have any option to flaunt their figures. It was like an unwritten rule that since you are going to be a wife from now onwards you have to always dress in a conservative manner.

B1ut the great news is that, it is a thing of the past now, as women are getting more and more adventures with their bridal attire every day. They are flaunting their curves and even taking professional’s help to look their best on the biggest day of their lives. Bridal attire is one of the biggest fashion industries in India these days. So let’s take a look at the trends that are seen in Indian weddings nowadays and what influenced these changes.

Bolder choices

Indian women who now read Vouge magazines are not afraid about wearing bolder outfits on their weddings, they do not care anymore whether their in-laws are going to love their choices or not. The women are finally going with the theory that if you got it then flaunt it with confidence. So backless cholis, or strapless blouses are seen in middle class weddings, the brides-to-be are getting their underarm and backs waxed to look picture perfect wearing these dresses.

Bollywood influence

Like everything else in India, Bollywood also influences in bridal dress choices. If a young woman is getting married then she wants to wear the same revealing dress that Alia Bhatt or Deepika Padukone wore for their movies. They also know the designers who made those outfits and can pay a lot of money to make the same bridal dresses for themselves by same famous designers. They can go any length to flaunt the blue saree Deepika wore in a song.

Saree is not the only choice

This is one other major choice, traditional saree and lehengas are not only choices for the young brides. They are wearing dresses that are more light weight and easy to carry, even something on the lines of an indo western gown or a long embroidered skirt with a halter neck top.

Jewelry

Jewelry always played a big part in Indian wedding, it was always like a symbol of property the father has, so brides used to wear all the gold ornaments they were given, no matter if that looks good or not. But now that trend is replaced by lightweight diamond necklaces and earrings, and they wear the accessories according to their outfit and no to show the father’s gift to them.

These changes were necessary for the young women today who wear Jeans and shorts skirts daily, and will probably not feel comfortable wearing heavy sarees and jewelries.

Designer Diaries: ‘Label: Roaleey Ryan’

Meet the designer Roaleey Ryan from ‘Label: Roaleey Ryan’. The fashion label is a designer label for would be Indian brides.

So here is how the story goes:

1. Tell us something about your Fashion Brand.

My Mom was always into Self Designing and I grew up watching her design her clothes and getting appreciated for her style . I always used to follow her around when she used to be in her Designing spree. As I grew older , I used to sit with mom and learn about different kinds of Fabric, colours and styles, basically the world of Designing.

I started taking a keen interest in the Fashion world professionally around the age of 17. And being a model I knew a lot about Fashion industry. I started off with designing for my friends and my work was well appreciated and talked about. Having my mum’s support and her knowledge all the way gave me a huge moral support and boost to start my own label “Roaleey Ryan” .

2. Which area of Indian fashion do you specialise in?

We specialise in Bridal Lenghas , Sarees and Anarkalis.

3. What is your favourite aspect of Indian fashion?

For me, a girl or a lady looks the best in Indian wear. Our Indian silhouette gets accentuated when we wear Indian clothes. And there is so much to choose from ranging from the colours, the cuts and the styles. The best part of Indian Fashion is that it is made for every body type and all age groups

4. As a designer what is your biggest challenge?

As a Designer, there is huge fun is designing every ensemble. But for those ensembles to see the light of day, you need the perfect team and by God’s grace we have been blessed to have found the right team, cause that is indeed the biggest challenge.

5. Where can one find your Collection?

As of now you will find us on our FB page – www.facebook.com/labelroaleeyryan and very soon we will be opening up a store.

6. Tell us something about your latest collection.

Our latest collection is all about the ‘Pride of Bride’, with the Bridal session being in full swing. We have something for everyone, being it the Bride, the Bride’s mother or the Brides friends

7. Do you take up custom design requests?

Yes, we take up custom designing. We like to give our customers the satisfaction in knowing that they can have their desired preferences in their budget which is made to the perfection of a designer

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8. What is your advice on dressing style for different body types?

The key to looking great, is to know your body.

Dress according to your body type, by enhancing your assets and covering your problem areas.

9. Fashion/Style Tip for our readers

Wear you with Confidence and Panache.

Saree Styles for Festive Season 2013

The style of saree has evolved over the years. Fashion Trends rise and end with time but saree is a timeless classic in any indian women’s wardrobe. Here are some of the latest saree styles for you to experiment with this festive season, and bring about a fresh perspective to your style.

1. Double Pallu Sarees –

A double pallu has been in existence for long, but probably not as popular and is only seen in bridal trousseaus sometime, but you can turn any single colour saree into a sensation with classic double pallu style. All you have to do is stitch another pallu in a contrast shade to the saree and voila you have converted your saree into a unique saree.

I personally love to try this style when I want to turn a lighter saree into a heavy one for more traditional occasions.

2. Pre Pleated Saree –

Pre-pleated sarees came into existence to reduce the hassle of tying all those pleats and neat pallu. The emergence of pre-pleated sarees has made draping easier and simpler for everyone. These sarees are almost as easy as doning a skirt as they come with pleats stitched at strategic places. Just tuck it at one place and you are ready in a jiffy to sizzle.

Now a days you even get a panelled or well draped stitched dupatta with the skirt which acts like a pallu hanging free from the shoulder, which for me this is like a seamless blend of the contemporary with the traditional past.

3. Half and Half Saree –

Another trend which has been there for many years is a half and half saree you either go for bright contrast this season or remodel your old saree into a true beauty by attaching a different color pallu to the saree. Or go for neon color combinations which are so much in trend this season

4. Dhoti Saree –

Showcased in the Wills Lifestyle Fashion Week Summer/Spring ’13, pop-art inspired designer Nida Mahmood brought to the ramp a lungi/dhoti-style saree with wide slits.

You can drape your saree over leggings or slim-fit denims, instead of a petticoat, and go for tees or spaghetti tops in place of a blouse. For ease of movement chose sheer and lighter fabrics like crepes, georgettes etc and for more festive look you can always go for sequin saree borders.

5. Saree Draped like Gown –

From Paris hilton to Sania Mirza many celebrities have tried their hands at this trend, as it gives one dress a gown like look, with ethnicity of saree. Easy to wear and makes your saree cross functional in both formal and traditional occasions.

Designer Diaries : An Exclusive Interview with Shubha & Siddhi from BodhiTree Jaipur.

In my search for Rich and Elegant Ethnic indian designs and traditional rajasthani work, I found BodhiTree Jaipur online. Here are some excerts from my conversation with designer duo Shubha and Siddhi from BodhiTree.

Tell us something about your Fashion Brand.
BodhiTree: The story goes back in time when we were on the lookout for traditional Indian Attire. Having belonged to a family where women have an appreciation for all things beautiful, the market failed to satisfy our craving for ethnic and beautiful Indian attire. It dawned on us to offer to the ladies something combining our aesthetic sensibility and thus began our journey to recreate old world charm with the wedding ensembles.

What is the essence of your Fashion Brand?
BodhiTree: Through our designs we try to recreate the glory and grandeur of the bygone era. The focus is on combining rich and luscious fabrics with opulent and extravagant long lost techniques of hand workmanship like danka, antique dori, zardozi etc. Our brand is an ode to women who feels beautiful, confident and exudes feminism and possesses a queen like aura.

Which area of Indian fashion do you specialize in?
BodhiTree: At our Studio, we emphasis on reviving the age old techniques of workmanship like zardozi, gotta, antique dori, danka, resham, aari, mirror work and beading, dabka and kasab work and present them in a contemporary manner that is appealing to present day fashionistas. We specialise in making glamorous wedding ensembles that become an integral component of a bridal trousseau and which can be bequeathed to posterity.

What is your favourite aspect of Indian fashion?
BodhiTree: Indian fashion has now come of age and is pushing its own boundaries. Indian hand techniques and motifs are frequently gracing the international runways. It’s a proud moment to be part of Indian fashion industry.

As a designer what is your biggest challenge?
BodhiTree: We as a brand have taken upon us to contribute nothing but the best in terms of creativity, designs, following stringent quality standards and sourcing the best materials available. We desire to impart those skills to our workers that would help them incorporate old techniques in their workmanship. This would enable us to segregate our work from run of the mill workmanship and inferior copies, which has infiltrated the market and thus achieving ultimate satisfaction for the Bodhitree patrons.

Where can one find your Collection?
BodhiTree: Customers can visit our store in Jaipur (on prior appointment basis).

Store Address : Bodhitree
D43a bhagat singh marg
C Scheme, Jaipur
Contact no -9928351153 and 9672900007

On request of our online customers we are announcing the launch of our facebook store very soon, wherein customers in India and abroad would be able to see and buy from our latest Pret line (casual, semi-formal and formal sarees, suits, lehengas and tunics).

Our couture collection will be showcased in Delhi from 6^th to 8^th Sept at Hotel Ashoka and for the first time ever in Pune from 4^th-6^th October at Hotel Le Meridian. To get the latest updates of our shows and new collection you can visit our Bodhitree Jaipur Page.

Tell us something about your latest collection?
BodhiTree: Our latest collection is an ode to the insatiable desire of a woman to look the most beautiful in every moment of her life. It’s a celebration of extravagant and grandeur life in itself. It is akin to royalty being seen from the eyes of an aesthete traveller “A Royal Ghumakkad” who is mesmerised and awestruck by the grandeur of it all. Keeping true to our spirit, it’s a collector’s delight exuding traditional charm.

Do you take up custom design requests?
BodhiTree: Yes we do take customised design request orders. Please contact us through our facebook page or email us at bodhitree9@gmail.com and we will be happy to discuss your details and customize the outfit as per your request.

What is your advice on dressing style for different body types?
BodhiTree: The most important aspect is to know your inner self and channelize the dormant diva in you so that you exude confidence outside. Women with any body type have the potential to look good it’s just that they have to know their body, cuts and colours which compliment them the most instead of blindly aping the runways. But it comes gradually thru experimentation and then it becomes natural. So be open to exploring new horizons. Ladies please be an aware buyer and invest in statement pieces which are stylish, chic and cyclic in nature so that they can be reused in many ways.

Fashion/Style Tip for our readers
BodhiTree: Wishing all the gorgeous ladies out there to stay stylish and happy dressing and celebrate the everlasting occasion called life. We would also take this opportunity to thank our patrons for showering so much love and appreciation on us. It motivates us and helps us to strive for more.

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About BodhiTree, Jaipur
Bodhitree, Jaipur is the brainchild of sister designer duo Shubha Gupta and Siddhi Gupta and is an ode to glory of Rajasthan’s royal and vibrant cultural heritage. It is an amalgamation of rich handpicked fabrics with opulent embroidery and embellishments oozing grandeur and opulence. Our wedding ensemble embodies the old world glamour keeping the subtle and chic aesthetic sensibilities in mind. We take pride in our selves in endeavouring the best business practices and maintaining integrity and quality and offer complete value for money. Bodhitree epitomise all things luxurious and covetable.

Lehenga Styles for Different Body Types

Lehenga, the quintessential bridal wear is an integral part of Indian weddings. On the most important date of a bride’s life, it is her desire to look absolutely divine and the onus lies completely on the lehenga. Long, heavy and billowing lehengas in vibrant colors and embroidered to perfection lend a celestial form of grace and beauty to the bride. As soon as she makes her entry, everyone’s attention averts toward her and remains captivated by her exquisite elegance.

A beautifully designed lehenga that accentuates the figure and brings out the feminine grace is what every woman desires. However, it is important to know about the various types of lehenga and choose the one that would be befitting for a particular body type. Lehengas are available in different styles and cuts and can either be tailor made or even bought off the rack. Choosing a particular cut as per the body type is the most important requisite.

Mermaid Style or Fish Tail
Typically, a fish tail or mermaid style lehenga is fitted till the knee and then flares out at the bottom. This type of lehenga is apt for women with an hourglass or a straight/boyish figure. The lehenga is meant to accentuate the hips and can be teamed up with a corset or a halter-neck choli.

Straight Cut Lehenga
Straight cut lehenga is one of the most versatile options, as it compliments most body types. Resembling a wrap-around skirt, this type of lehenga is straight from the waist to the hem with slits on the side. Complimenting straight cut lehenga is a blouse or choli blouse or choli that falls below the collarbone to give an elongated look.

A-Line Lehenga
A-line cut implies that the skirt resembles the alphabet A that flares from the waist to the hem. Since the flair is kept to the minimal, therefore this type of cut is apt for women with pear shaped body. Ornate cholis or blouses with puffy sleeves can be designed to accentuate the upper part of the body.

Panel Length Lehenga
Offering the right amount of flare and creating a slimming effect is the panel length lehenga. Since this type of lehenga make a person look thin, therefore they are always quite in demand. The lehenga ideally consists of a number of panels stitched together and the panels can be of the same fabric or even a combination of fabrics. Long cholis that hide the stomach and further enhance the slimming effect go well with this type of lehenga.

Circular or flared lehenga
Circular or flared implies that the lehenga is voluminous. The skirt has plenty of pleats near the waist and therefore fabrics that are flowing and graceful are usually preferred for this type of lehenga. It ideally compliments a woman with a cone-shaped body or slimmer torso and is well matched with a choli that is classy and elegant yet very subtle.

India Bridal Fashion Week 2013- Delhi Edition Review

Here is a quick review of the collections that stood out to me at India Bridal Fashion Week 2013 – Delhi Edition

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Shantanu & Nikhil
Shantanu and Nikhil’s titled “To Die For” in India Bridal Fashion Week, 2013 lived up to its theme.
This collection was all about delicate grace and elegance, everything that a new age Bride needs to look chic but still create flutters in hearts. I loved the use gold leaf booti embellishments and the pastel colors giving the whole collection a very dreamy look.

Jyotsna Tiwari
Jyotsna Tiwari’s ‘ELOHIM’ rocked fashion week with her collection inspired by the fun and festivities associated with weddings. Fun, vibrant colours, flirty cuts and prints all made an appearance on the runway. This collection was perfect for those brides who want a modern look with a pinch of culture.
Jacqueline Fernandez was the star of the show as she graced the runway wearing a strapless hot pink gown with detailed embroidery on the skirt and a flirty slit down the middle to reveal black-cropped trousers with pink fringing.

Kotwara by Merra Muzaffar Ali
‘The Mughal Bride’ by Meera and Muzaffar Ali was a mix of detailed classic nude colours, finished with some traditional bridal bling. The traditional gold plated frocks and long kameez showed elegance and beauty and made for a crisp and clean collection.

Rohit Bal
Designer Rohit Bal showcased a regal collection with cream coloured lehenga choli’s with gold embroidery and kundan jewellery. His ‘MulMul’ collection had simple yet majestic designs with emphasis on full-length Indian Silhouettes.
Actress Sonam Kapoor looked great in a gold and white lehenga with a dupatta along with matching accessories. The plain colors worked beautifully together giving her a look of seductive indulgence.

Adarsh Gill
The collection showcase from Adarsh Gill was a vision of glamour and fusion were displayed on the catwalk along with geometric patterns, bold colours and statement motifs.
The gold plated corsets and simple trousers, which wrapped around the models and held together with a large motif showed a strong and empowering woman who wanted something very modern yet glamorous.

Suneet Varma
Suneet Varma’s collection was inspired from ancient Roman Empire with traditional headpieces and embellished lehengas. The collection was a regal mix of golden embellishments and was right fully called ‘The Golden Bracelet’.
I liked the silhouettes in this collection as it was a refreshing change from all the anarkalis, and flared lehengas in other collection, giving a bride to change to experiment with other dress forms.

Tarun Tahiliani
As the grand finale show at India Bridal Fashion Week in Delhi, Tahiliani’s show was epitome of elegance and understated bling. The collection mainly consisted of pinks, ivory, beige’s and understated reds, as well as a few modern ensembles.
Bride-to-be model Lisa Haydon closed the show. I Loved the usage of veil in last few ensembles which was a mix Indian and western influence.

All in all a great week with lots of new trends for the coming wedding season and lot of new ideas for all the brides-to-be.

Sabyasachi Mukherjee & Band Baaja Bride

The master designer in fashion turns to Indian Television Audience!

Sabyasachi Mukherjee, after serving the world of fashion for almost a decade now turns into a TV mentor. “Band Baaja Bride with Sabyasachi” has proved to be a hit in the market for quite some time now. Aired every Friday on your favorite channel NDTV Good Times, “Band Baaja Bride with Sabyasachi” is a cream over a hot tea for the viewers.

A first of its kind, the show is dedicated to making every bride’s dream come true as she gets a spectacular makeover, finest designer clothes and exquisite accessories along with tips from the who’s who of the fashion and glamour world.

With his innovative techniques and thoughts, in this show he does makeovers for young girls. Changing them to bridal divas is truly an exciting theme

Keeping in mind the nuptial season and its fashion needs, nothing could be better than a show that is entirely dedicated to the beautiful Indian bridal wears.

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