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winter wear

Wednesday, November 4th, 2009

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.

winter dresses

Friday, July 17th, 2009

Indian winters are just about mild compared to the frost abroad. Certain areas in India certainly need comfy clothing as the winter is harsh on the skin and hair. Winter dresses bring about colors and styles especially in prints that catch up with fashion stalls as soon as designers deck up the ramp. Hair styles are also great in winter with fly-away-open hair that actually helps us let our hair down. Caring for chapped lips and moisturizing the skin is another grooming necessity for Indian winters.

 

Animal prints are very common during winter. There are forest shades resembling the leaves in varied colors and another style is the lacework in jute that still stays in fashion on the Indian kurtis. Winters also allow the styles that are fitting and easy on the skin with silks, nylon or other fusion fabrics. The best trend for a casual occasion is the mini skirt in denim that also allows high boots to accentuate the long legs.

 

Footwear for winter is very much about style. The boots are usually covered and ankle length spandex socks are available in all sizes. This is great comfort to beat the cold especially during evening outs. Dresses are best suited with silk or polycot inlays in gown styles if you wish to go for a party. Thermal winter clothes are skin friendly and can be used as an inner to help your flaunt your new winter dress or T shirt.

 

Ethnic silk in long flowing kurits in raw and pure silks with a crinkled churidar or slacks underneath is just perfect for casual evening functions. Chinese collared jacquard and heavy silk suits seems perfect for the formal occasions. Saris in winters with a kashmiri shawl is more than enough to eloquently speak about style. Choosing jewelry during winters is about stones, pearls and silver wear. Make up has to be subtle with a built in moisturizer.

 

Winter wedding outfits are richer in their texture and glaze. There are combination fabrics suggested by designers that aid double colors and go well with silver or gold jewelry of the chunky variety. Casual teen accessories are about big single hued bags in crocodile prints, soft tones and acrylic/plastic bangles and earrings.

 

Monsoon fashion

Wednesday, June 17th, 2009

The early showers and the fresh fragrance of monsoon magic is sure a great time to refurbish your wardrobe. Soggy clothes and wet shoes are a part of monsoon but fashion can be best employed to light up the mood. Special fashion hits the stores to create the perfect wardrobe exclusively for monsoon wear.

 

Certain summer styles can be carried forward and teamed with fashion accessories for monsoon. Elaborate ideas are totally not done during the rains. A huge bag is a compete necessity. Invest in a good transparent raincoat and a couple of fruity colored umbrellas. Put your best foot forward with flip flops and crocs that are already available in branded variety.

 

Short skirts are best suited for travel and office wear. Denims can never be out of fashion even during the downpour and hence one can team them with trendy T shirts and cotton tank tops. Cut offs in dark shades seem perfect for rainy wear. For office or formal wear go on for the wrinkle free shades in dark tones like brown or blacks.

 

Frocks look great for evening outs along with polka dot tops in boat neck shaped. Go in for absolutely girlie jewelry like single pendants, beady stuff and sporty acrylic accessories this monsoon. The colors are not dull but bright with pinks, greens, beige tinted with multi colors and also blacks are the best choice.

 

Go for sashes on the little black dress. Conservative styles can be used for knee length skirts or ankle length ones that go well with a formal short sleeved office shirt. Drip dry ones are easy to maintain and hence dependable. Metal or leather is generally avoided in the rains but there is more zing in plastics, acrylic and rubber styles for bracelets, earrings and neck pieces. The best investment is a trendy swatch that is perfect for confidence.

Holiday fashions

Thursday, May 14th, 2009

The need to rejuvenate mind and body is essential to restore the zest in life. Though holidays are about relaxation it is important to coordinate style so that the memories can be captured via photos and shoots. The holiday times when blended with style makes our confidence high.

 

Adventure trips like snorkeling, diving and boat rides have rental options. People who regularly partake in these activities can invest in their own body suits. The hair usually is tucked in caps and make sure to apply loads of moisturizer and SPF sun tan lotions to shield skin from darkening. Trekking essentials during monsoon can be combined with water proof haversacks, rain coats and trek pants that do not retain water.

 

Snow mountain treks are also about complete style. These can be seen in the range of colors and patterns in sun glasses, gloves, inners and wrist bands. There are more style statements in skiing or snow trekking gears. Beach wears in tropical locations are much about comfort. The sarongs come in flowers or monotone fruity colors. The Hawaiian shirt and comfy linen pants is regular for men’s special.

 

Beach fashions also come in short pants in bold colors and trims in cut off jeans/denims. Cotton capris teamed with cut off sleeves tops are cool comforts for ladies wear. Resort wear is again in normal lounge wear that are about track pants, jerseys, lycra tops and message T shirts. Long drives necessitate comfort wear which can be seen in viscose, spandex waistlines and stretch denims.

 

Picnic with kids is sure fun as there are colorful patterns and designs for little girls and boys. Mini bandanas, hair clips, sun shades like peek caps, goggles and golf caps make excellent memories when captured in a camera. For any outstation trip always carry a formal gown or dinner wear in case you have a surprise party or an event on the house. Fashion for holidays is low on accessories except for beads, acrylic bracelets and swatches.