Friday, November 6, 2009

Winter Wear

The pleasant chill in the air stirs in happiness of the winter season. Happy mornings and a bright spirit to welcome the short days are the things about winter. Winter wear is quite a fashion and urban Indians wait for the time to bring out the best in winter wear. Winter day wears are also getting brighter and dull tones are replaced with strong colors.

A stole is a necessity for quiet evenings. Do make it possible to mix and match colors or use trendy clothes. Thermal linings are a boon to any fashionista. There are cowled ready to put on drapes and also cardigans made from the best wool available. Haute fashion is again a personal style.

Go for the black leather jacket with embellishments especially if you are a bike person. Get out the scarves to tame the wind blown hair and also use a cap essentially to cover the ears. Winter is usually light in India, but bring out the silk saris which was closeted throughout the season.

If ethnic wear is demanded in the occasion then club fabrics in the yoke style and also use a thermal inner that will insulate you well. Warm shawls in the best kashmiri works or the expensive Angora shawl handkerchief is definitely a style collection. For mild afternoons, denim jackets will do well. Do not hold on to blue in denims as there are many choices with pinks, purple and browns.

Accessories again are a highlight for this season. The ethnic broach for the sari or the gown. Metallic earnings or acrylic bright hued bangles also seem the best. Kurtis with sequins or blings for the collegiate is also new in its shades and design.

Saturday, October 24, 2009

Winter Trends

Winter is the most awaited season of the year. We usually wonder what to wear during winters. Strappy and skin show is so not happening. Then how do we look good? Is there any scope for fashion? Can I look stylish? The answer to this is YES you can!
Nowadays, winter is one of the most stylish seasons. Long skirts, Full sleeves dresses, boots, stylish sweaters, scarves, shirts, sweat shirts, hoodies should all be a part of your wardrobe for this season.
Skinny jeans are in throughout, and no they are not going anywhere this season as well. They are a necessity for every woman! You can team them up with fitted t-shirts, jackets, coats or event sweat shirts. You can add to your style by wearing a scarf or a stole with contrasting bright colours.
Coming to footwear, do away with the strappy sandals. Ankle length boots are the way to go this winter. If you are wearing something really short and hot, you can even go in for the higher length boots, provided you can carry them off. If you are the calm, reserved and subtle types then you should play safe and go in for pumps or peep toes.
Blues and purples are the colours for this season. You can keep this in mind while shopping for accessories like rings, belts, chains, bangles, etc. Red and green being Christmas colours are also a pick for the season.
Winters are cold and hence covered is in vogue. Stylish sweaters and scarves can add to your apparel. Skin show is not the only way to look stylish and you got to prove that this winter. It’s time for you to go out shopping for winter wear for your wardrobe. Remember to keep it chic and not go too loud.

Monday, October 19, 2009

India Conture Week


All you fashion enthusiasts and trend setters of the town will sure be aware of the HDIL India Couture Week that was recently held in Mumbai at Grand Hyatt. The event was quite a show with Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla, Manish Malhotra, Varun Bahl, Manav Gangwani, Suneet Verma showcasing their bridal and wedding collection. And what was particularly interesting to notice was that velvet is back and with a bang too!

Kareena and Saif walked the ramp for Manish Malhotra while Shruti Hassan and Zayed Khan walked for Manav Gangwani. Imran Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, Shahrukh Khan and Gauri Khan walked the ramp for Karan Johar. Katrina Kaif, Ajay Devgun, Saif Ali Khan, Akshay Kumar, Aamir Khan, Salman, Sohail, Arbaaz Khan and Sanjay Dutt too walked the ramp for ‘Being Human’ at HDIL Couture Week.

Many critics said that the India couture week was high on glamour and less on couture but nonetheless, whatever little it was, helped the fashionistas to know the current trends and what to expect this coming wedding season.

It was only fashion designer Monisha Jaising who came up with a fresh collection of bustier dresses and fishnet gowns for her couture line otherwise, most of them stuck to bridal wear. Heavy zardosi work on transparent sarees paired with velvet blouses and golden borders seemed to be the mantra for this fall