Tuesday 30 September 2014

Navratri Dresses:







Navratri is the time when men, women and children are spotted in vibrant and gorgeous Designer Navratri Clothes. Navratri is every Indian shoppers dream come true since there are very few occasions such as Navratri to shop for so many gorgeous Indian Designer Outfits. The most striking feature about Navratri Clothes is its use of vibrant colors. Since Navratri is primarily celebrated in the western part of India such as Gujarat, Rajasthan and Maharashtra, Chaniya Choli or Lehenga Choli tends to be the most preferred Navratri Outfit by women. As Garba or Dandiya dance forms an integral part of Navratri celebrations in the western part of India, the Navratri Sarees or Navratri Salwaar Kameez tends to be colorful and vibrant. Traditionally styled, Navratri Lehenga Cholis are flared and extremely colorful to add to the Navratri festivities. Often, Navratri Lehenga Cholis are made of various colored panels sewn together and further embellished with dazzling mirror work. This makes the Navratri Lehenga Cholis quite colorful and the dazzle of the mirror work further enhance the beauty of these Navratri Chaniya Cholis.
The flared Navratri Chaniya Cholis look extremely ethnic and truly add to the charm of the traditional Dandiya or Garba dance. Moreover, there is another reason why traditional flared Chaniya Cholis are a better option when it comes to Navratri. It is the most convenient style of Lehenga Choli for dancing Dandiya or Garba. The way flared Navratri Chaniya Cholis sway and swirl gracefully with every Dandiya dance step adds to the beauty of this ethnic dance and, of course, makes a woman dancing look extremely charming!


Friday 19 September 2014

Different Body Types & Legings

Legging tips for tall women

Show off your long legs with a great pair of leggings under a tunic, skirt or dress. If you have a favorite dress that's just a little too short to wear by itself, try pairing it with some leggings in a color that ties in with your dress. Even a summery dress can be worn into fall and winter if you layer it with a long cardigan and a scarf. A solid colored shirt dress paired with a patterned legging and tall boots is another stylish choice. If you're going for a casual look, try a tunic that comes down to mid-thigh length with leggings and ballet flats.


Legging tips for petite women

Shorter women should try a pair of the latest jean leggings or “jeggings” with tall riding boots. Not only are jeggings easier to tuck into your boots than regular jeans, but they are unbelievably comfortable thanks to their stretchy fabric. Go for a dark shade that matches your boots. The monochromatic color scheme will help draw a longer visual line, giving you the appearance of more height. Low heels and flats look best with leggings, so save the
 platform wedges for another outfit.



Legging tips for curvy women

Women with hourglass figures look phenomenal in a belted tunic worn over a pair of leggings. Just make sure the tunic is long enough to cover your hips and rear, so you're flaunting your assets and not your... well, you know what we mean. Monochromatic colors are always flattering, but if you're a gal with a passion for print, go for a pattern either on top or bottom — never both.



Legging tips for pear-shaped women

If you have the classic pear-shaped body (small on top, bigger on bottom), your first inclination might be to avoid leggings altogether. Worn the right way, however, leggings can be a fashionable and flattering look. Think Kim Kardashian. Ankle-length leggings are a staple in Kim's wardrobe, paired with a long tunic layered with a jacket or cardigan. Try a chunky ankle boot with a small heel to give your outfit a little extra sass


Wednesday 17 September 2014

How Indian Outfits Give Slim look– 15 Tips and Tricks


Is there anyone who does not want to flaunt a slim figure? Who is not fond of that faultless shape which adds a different dimension to your personality? But unfortunately, we are not always blessed with a nice figure and no matter how much control we exercise on our urge to binge on our favourite food items (which is most of the times fried, oily and spicy!) and how much we work out, perhaps we never get that slim and trim figure of our dreams. Indian women, with their great culture and rich heritage, loaded with traditions, are naturally beautiful. Yet there are times when you are still sad about the fact that you look fat in Indian clothes! Here is an article for all those women who want to know how to look slim in Indian outfits.


How Indian Outfits Give Slim look– 15 Tips and Tricks

The fact is, Indian wear in general imparts a slimmer look to women. With drapes and layers so integral to Indian outfits, you can very well use these dresses to reveal your beautiful parts and camouflage the ones which are bulky!

Here are the top 15 tips on how to choose and wear Indian outfits to look slimmer:
1. It is important that you understand the kind of outfit which fits your body in the perfect way.
2. If you are a top-heavy woman, do not wear fabrics that cling to your top portions.
3. Do away with any kind of frill or gathering of dress materials in your kameezes or lehengas to look slimmer.
4. If you have a heavy top, avoid frills near the neck lines.

5. If your have a heavy bottom, avoid the same near your hips. In fact, churidaars would be a nice alternative for you instead of those huge patialas.
6. If your have bulky hips, choose the outfit which will conceal them.
7. Your kurtis should cover up your hips properly and make sure that instead of flaring towards the bottom, your kurti should give a narrower look.
8. Monochromatic Indian outfits make you look tall and less bulky.
9. Get hold of Indian kurtis that are a little loose on your body.
10. Go for smaller prints if you are in love with printed dress materials.
11. If you nurture a secret love for stripes, go for vertical ones.
12. Fine silk sarees and crepes make you look slimmer than heavy silk sarees. Delicately embroidered and sequined sarees also give a slender look to you.

13. Tie your hair in a high bun or a high pony tail. Any kind of frizzy hair style adds volume to your bust as well!
14. Go for heels! High heel shoes look very nice with Indian outfits and at the same time, make you look taller and therefore, less fat!
15. Choose longish earrings and long sleek chains with cute pendants. This will not only accentuate your looks but will also make you look slim.


Apart from these simple do’s and don’ts, there are a few other things which you should keep in mind while you wear Indian dresses. For instance, keep your posture right. Stick your belly in so that it doesn’t bulge out a bit too much. Wear a blouse with the right kind of fitting and cut. For instance, you wouldn’t want a mound of flesh to protrude out at your back by wearing a backless choli! If you want a particular body part to be camouflaged, never wear glitters and shimmers there. Avoid any sparking beards on that area of your lehenga or kurti. With these simple tips, you can really stand out in the crowd, tall and slim, gorgeous and beautifully traditional!

Monday 15 September 2014

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Creating curvature at the bottom

  • Your narrow hips and slim legs give you tremendous choice when it comes to pants, shorts and cropped styles – you can virtually wear it all if you keep items at a flattering length. Have a ball!
  • Straight legs or cigarette styles tend to look better than skinny styles because, again, they balance out your top half.
  • Choose skirts that add extra shape and curve to your body. Knee length skirts with contoured waistbands, patch pockets on the front or back are good. Full circle, tiered, softly pleated or paneled skits, bias cut, sarong and skirts with stitched down pleats are also excellent.
  • Pencil skirts are best if the side seams drop straight from the waist down instead of tapering in towards the knee. That way you’ll create a bit of volume to match the top part of your body.
  • You look particularly good in boot cut jeans and wider hem dress slacks because they add volume and curvature to your bottom half. I LOVE an inverted triangular frame in boot cuts! Perfection.

Sunday 14 September 2014

Welcome to the Mount Mary fair that starts yesterday. Hundreds of stalls have been put up over the weekend.Traffic police and volunteers have worked non stop to put up dividers. Trucks arriving with supplies for the fair.

A tradition, which started way back in 1669.

Everyone getting ready to welcome, perhaps a million people (not kidding) who will arrive at this small road called Mount Mary Road. The entire area is buzzing. You could feel the energy at midnight.

Worshippers in the finest of sarees & dresses have started arriving, walking the last couple of miles, with big smiles.Teenagers & college students, looking rather cool; matronly ladies in their finest sarees; gentlemen in their Sunday finest; children in pretty dresses have started to converge to the doorstep of what is called the Basilica of Our Lady of the Mount, or Mount Mary Church. Some will wish for a house, some for cars, some for children, some for recovery from illness and injuries, some for building homes. Does not matter what is your reason to make this pilgrimage. We are all here.

The Church itself is looking beautiful. Little children scurrying up and down selling candles and flowers.

Amongst all this din, a shy kindly nun, stands with a little donation box for the Mount Mary Orphanage next door.

Peace, prayers, love and the gift of kindness to everyone.