People of Rajasthan makes state look Colorful

North India is an inseparable part of rajasthan culture.
Colorful Rajasthan is a vibrant patchwork of ancient
 traditions and culture and of course the clothes and
 dresses worn by the people of Rajasthan.
The costumes and dresses of the native Rajasthanis are
a spectacular combination of cultural lineage and weather proof designing.

The Rajasthani garments are loose and flowing clothes and are cut out to cover up most of the body.During summer season the textiles are soft cottons that provide utmost comfort.
While winters are extremely cold and woolen shawls, scarves and cloaks are draped by men and women to protect themselves from the merciless temperature falls.The popular traditional dresses and costumes of Rajasthan, North India include the Banda, Dhoti, Potia, Bugatari, Khol, Angrakhi, Dhabla, Pachewara, Achkan, Burga, Tilak, Skirts and Saris.


The men in rajasthan wear Banda, Bugatari, Pachewara and Khol that forms the traditional costume they also wear special headgears called the pagri or the turban depending upon the climatic condition of the particular region.
The natives of Udaipur, for example wear a flat turban while those from Jaipur sport slanting angular turbans. While those from
 Jodhpur, wear their Saafa (a shorter varietyof turban) with curved bands to the front.
“Dhoti”,is also worn by men, it is a long
 white cloth skillfully worn around the
 waist and draped to form gracefully loose breeches.
An Angrakhi or a Jhari is a jacket like garment worn to cover the upper body.
The tradition of wearing bandhni clothes in Rajasthan, north India has been going on for time immemorial.
At the festival or ritual ceremonies, men wear printed or dyed  “Angarakhas”. Today in Occasions or Ceremonies many people wear dhoti and Angrakhi.

The women attrie  includes ankle length long skirt known as “Ghaghara” teamed up with an upper apparel known as blouse or top and a cotton cloth known as “odhani” that is used as veil. Broad
 colored fabric or “Sinjafis” is  stitched
 underneath the “Ghaghara” to make it
stiff and strong. The width as well as number
 of pleats in the “Ghaghara” signify  woman’s
 prosperity and success. The “Ghagharas”
come in variant vibrant colors and designs.
 However the most famous ones are the dyed
 and the cotton “Ghagharas” decked with mothra,
 laharia and chunari prints.
 In the rural nooks of the state the women are still
 given to wearing long or short flowing and frilly skirts.
While The women who belong to rich families almost wear saris that are either cotton or silk and are embroided.Colored stones, tinsels and silken threads are used to create beautiful floral patterns and traditional motifs and enhance the rich look of the saree.
The Odhni is an integral part of the Rajasthani women's attire usually teamed up with the Ghagra Choli or Lehengas, it is also worn over a saree on special ceremonious occasions.

In bollywood also rajasthni dresses are the first choice of designers as in film "Hum Sath sath Hain" traditional rajasthani dress was carried by actresses in one song. this time again Karishma Kapoor carried Rajasthani dress in" Dangerous Ishq". Rajasthani dress are very much in demand not in indian market but also in international market.

The colorful apparels of women is well complemented by the dazzling jewellery. Jewellery of Rajasthan is unique for their distinct style. Women coming from royal and noble families adore themselves in diamond, gold, jewelleries studded with precious gem stones while the tribal women of Rajasthan use silver, brass and white metal jewelleries. Apart from wearing metal jewellery, women are also seen to use Lac jewellery that are studded with glass pieces. Women of south Rajasthan also use coconut shell bangles with a silver strip at the centre.

Both men and women wear leather footwear known as  ‘Mojaris’ or ‘Jootis’. These shoes are made from the skin of camel, sheep and goat. Intricate embroidery works are embellished on brocade or velvet and use of golden thread, beads and spangles in these patterned footwear make them showy souvenirs.These are soft and extremely comfortable to wear.

In Monsoon make Crops Style Symbol

With changing of seasons, trends of fashion indusry also changes. Every monsoon carry some inovative and
attractive style with it. In this season also designers are experimenting to design something innovative and stylish.
Whole  year Tie and Dye is in fashion for this reason Tie and Dye spread its beauty in Fashion Industry all over the year.
With this Bold Primary Colors will also spread its beauty in this season.According to experts Colors of monsoon can make
dull environment  bright,that is why every blue shade
 and neon,yellow,purple,pink colors are more in demand....and these colors refresh the mood in monsoon season..

Ethnic with Parallels
In monsoon body fited siuts are avoided by  people.So for

  girls in monsoon
season there is an innovation of ethnic tops with
parallels. This will give a unique look.This time cotton and linen designs will come in market because these are breathing fibres
that are very comfortable to carry in monsoon season.


  Sari in Linen
With Linen Chiffon fabric sari is ready to wear.

On plain Linen combination of Tie and Dye border and chiffon has given a different look
to sari. On these type of saris combination of pearl jewellery will give a perfect look.
 

Crop dresses will remain Inn
Stylish dress of this season is Crops. In this, dress combination can be set according to day and night.
A normal crop top will result in exposure of midriff.
 

10 Styles to try this season

Timeless Approach to Fashion.
When it comes to fashion, we all love a good trend.
 It's nice to have something fresh and carry off
this look in your wardrobe. But nothing beats
timeless style. The allure of a perfect neckline
or simple, elegant lines may not heat up the
runway but they work really well in real life.
 And some of the things which flatter your
 figure the most may not be the trendiest.
 For example, while skinny jeans are hot, your best look might be a soft A-line skirt instead.

 Rely on the Famous little Black Dresses.
 A little black dress is an evening or cocktail dress,The "little black dress" is considered essential to a complete wardrobe by many    women and  fashion observers, who believe it a "rule of fashion" ,
 if you decide to add a pop of color to your little black dress,this look will take   you anywhere. Even newer ideas -- like wearing nude shoes or  adding a leather jacket or It can go from work to play with an  effortless addition of accessories-- can help elevate your look.
 Little black  dresses are always in style. These dresses are timeless,seasonless     favorities for parties all year around. Elegant black dress that can be dressed up or down depending on the occasion.

If you are Fashion Victim then Don't Be

                                                                                             

 If you wear too many trends at once ,it crosses the line from having great personal style to becoming a fashion victim.Fashion victims are   victims because they are vulnerable to faddishness and materialism,It is also a person who tries to draw admiration                                                                 through the designer brands, wearing labels- regardless of fit                                                                   or personal style- and becoming a "walking billboard"!

Wear the Best Colors that Suits You
Gorgeous, flattering colors like violet, blue and pink can all make your skin, hair and eyes look amazing. Wear your best colors to really make your wardrobe pop.

 Dress for Your Body Type Shape
 We all come in different shapes and sizes, so it’s important to find clothes that are flattering for our specific body type especially when we carry a few extra pounds that we are trying to lose
If you have Apple body shape your sceret weapon is legs.Show off your long legs and downplay mid-secton weight.
If you have pear body shape your weapon is shoulders and flat stomach then your goal should be show off your arms,add shape to your upper body.
If you have Hourglass body shape your secret is curves and goal is show off your curves ,balance the weight of your curves.
and there are many more shapes
. Find clothes that fit your body will
dramatically change how fabulos you are

  Find your Signature Look
The key to looking fabulous begins with identifying what kind of style you carry.
You can add a personal accessory--like something vintage and ethnic--or you can carry a look that's all our own.
Finding your signature styles is one of the most rewarding thing about fashion lover.

                 

   Alwayz Dress for the Occasion  
   Regardless of what you've been invited to, the occasion will call   for a certain outfit and most of us get intimidated when it comes to pick out the right look.Buy clothes that Fit your Personality No matter what size you have , you should always buy the right size don't ashamed whether your big or   small, be happy with the body you have.....

 


Dress Your Age
While the rules of fashion have changed in regards to age limits anyone can wear anything these days!!! Pigtails and Overalls are too young for anyone over 40........

Pay attention to Details
From the kind of handbag you carry to whether or not you add a scarf or hat your total look is the sum of all the details.....

Sari-the outfit of Indian Woman

The success of the Sari is attributed to its total simplicity, practical comfort, and sense of luxury a woman experiences when she wears one.
A Saree properly draped transforms a woman to become graceful, stylish, elegant and sensuous.
A sari is an outfit which reveals as much as it hides.
It is popular in India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Burma, Malaysia, and Singapore.
The sari is usually worn over a petticoat in the north, langa, pavada, or pavadai in the south, chaniyo, parkar, ghaghra, or ghagaro in the west, and shaya in eastern India), with a blouse known as a choli or ravika forming the upper garment.
Styles of Draping sari:
Nivi – styles originally worn in Andhra Pradesh.
Bengali and Oriya style.
Gujarati – after tucking in the pleats similar to the Nivi style, the loose end is taken from the back, draped across the right shoulder, and pulled across to be secured in the back.
Dravidian – sari drapes worn in Tamil Nadu; many feature a pinkosu, or pleated rosette, at the waist..
and there are many more styles of draping a saree.
The sari goes International
The traditional sari made an impact in the United States.As a nod to the fashion-forward philosophy established by the designs of Emilio Pucci, the now-defunct Braniff International Airways envisioned their air hostesses wearing a more revealing version of a sari on a proposed Dallas-Bombay (conceivably via London) service in the late 1970s.
The sari has gained its popularity internationally due to the growth of Indian fashion trends globally. Many Bollywood celebrities, like Aishwarya Rai, have worn it at international events representing the Indian culture.
Even now popular Hollywood celebrities have worn this traditional attire. Pamela Anderson made a surprise guest appearance on Bigg Boss, the Indian version of Big Brother, dressed in a sari that was specially designed for her by Mumbai-based fashion designer Ashley Rebello.
Indian party wear sarees have become a very important part of a woman’s wardrobe. Be it the ramp show or even the regular household chores, you will notice that the sarees have occupied the inevitable position in majority women’s lives.
There are many Indian designers who worked intricately on each of the Indian party wear sarees and have taken up these gorgeous sarees as their prime theme of research and projection. They have come up with innumerable patterns to this party wear Indian attire. Starting from the most traditional times, till date, Indian party sarees have been an insignia of aristocracy, decency, grace, style, and variety, thus giving an elegant touch to the woman who is wearing.
You can also select according to its colour, occasion and work done for the ornamentation.

Gorgeous bridals wear Saree for parties with dazzling motif and zari styles. This Saree has beautiful gota style in golden motif and mirrors. The Saree blouse has beautiful neck and lehnga has beautiful drapes.

Sari can be wear in Dance parties, Mehndi parties, Dance parties, refreshment parties, Dating parties, Kitty parties and celebrities parties wear. Saree has dark-sea-green color and blouse has stunning neck style. The Sari pallu is in net style and have a floral gota patti border and Saree lehenga has stylish drapers.
The saree is Indian party wear fancy Saree blouse has round neck style with beautiful gota border but the pallu has floral style and Saree lehenga has Indian cultural draper style.

The Saree has full sleeves with stylish designs and pallu is in modern style like dupatta and Saree lehenga is short drapes.

KHADI- The Fabric Of Freedom and Fashion

The term khādī or khaddar means cotton. khādī is Indian handspun and hand-woven cloth. The raw materials may be cotton , silk or wool, which are spun into threads on a spinning wheel called a charkha. It is a versatile fabric, cool in the summer and warm in the winter.

It was at the time of the Nagpur session (1920) that the Indian National  Congress decided to encourage "Khadi". The first Khadi Production Centre was established at Katiawad, Gujarat, Mahatma Gandhi used   to refer to Khadi as "The livery of freedom".

In fact, Khadi was a political weapon and  the best instrument for giving concrete expression to the Swadeshi Spirit to boycott foreign goods. Khadi rendered an opportunity to every man, woman and child to cultivate self-discipline and self-sacrifice as a part of the non-cooperation movement.
The first true Indian designer was Mahatma Gandhi when he urged the people of India to wear khadi garments. It was not only a call to create self reliance but a call to wear something that could prove the unity of India. Khadi was given a more important status by Gandhi after his return from South Africa.
Khadi over the decades has moved from a freedom fighter’s identity fabric to a fashion garment.
Designer Ritu Kumar of Delhi presented her first Khadi collection at the Crafts Museum. Her Tree of Life show, an audio visual tableau spanning the history of textiles in India, showed the design lexicon of the country, the creators of textiles, those who have regenerated textile crafts and those who would wear the garments.


Once considered a uniform of politicians, the fabric now caters to the needs of today's fashion-conscious age-group.Populararised by many fashion designers, the fabric has gained international recognition and is now in fashion.

"Khadi is in fashion these days. Earlier only politicians used to wear it, that too, only white kurta pajama. But nowadays, many fashion designers have also developed Khadi a lot. Ladies kurti, jeanswear, everything is available in Khadi. Today, people wear Khadi for fashion.
Everybody should wear it, it is such a cheap fabric and there is a lot of variety available in it as well," said Bhikha Bhai Desai, a Khadi trader.
Customers at the Khadi exhibition were amazed to see the age-old fabric in a completely new appearance.
"Trends have changed. Moreover, it provides employment to a large number of people in the rural areas and is a flourishing business at present.

Come Back Of Floral Prints In Spring Summer -12

Floral Prints are again in fashion . Wondering of Garden of Eden
you go in beautiful world of flowers. The same concept was seen in
Spring Summer 2012 it seems as flowers Garden Eden were seen on the
ramp. In the Spring Summer 2012 National International designers
represented Floral prints designer wear. Famous designer Merry
atracted audience by representing floral bold and bright designs.
In her collection two color floral trousers were highlighted.
A part from merry collection in collection of designer Erdem different
different patterns of floral design were seen.
In Spring Fashion week 2012 every corner was brighten up with floral prints

    Now-a-days floral prints and trouser are first priority of Celebrites.
Designer Payal Jain says that floral prints can also be seen on blouse, tops,
suits. In summer season soft delicate floral prints give soothing sense.

In London Fashion Week hollywood actress Olivia carried topical topshop trouser
with yellow t-shirt,blazer and tiger print shoes and she made audience crazy.
Whereas on the other hand famous singer Beyaz walked in Stela's show carrying
Big and Bold Apple print.

        If we rewind our past in 1980's floral prints trends were liked by people
also carried by them. If you like sporty and trendy look then you can go for floral
prints .

Hollywood Follows TIE-DYE Fashion

Tie-dye is a process of resist dyeing textiles or clothing which is made from knit or woven fabric, usually cotton; typically using bright colors. It is a modern version of traditional dyeing methods used in many cultures throughout the world.[1] "Tie-dye" can also describe the resulting pattern or an item which features this pattern.

"Now International Designers are also looking forward to Jaipur i
prints and designing designer tie and dye outfits for Hollywood Actresses".

  Jaipur i prints like Block and Tie and Dye are again coming in trends in International
market . Besides Indian designers Hollywood designers are also making great variety of Tie and Dye
in International market for Hollywood actresses . Recently Hollywood actress Eliza walked on Red Carpet
carrying Jaipur i print Tunic .Now we can see a large variety of Jaipur i prints in scarfs , trousers , tops
not only in Indian films or market but also in Hollywood market ..

Fashion designer Kriti Rathore says that International designers are experimenting on Blok , Begroo
prints and everyone liked their collection . These prints are made of Organic and Vegetable dye that is
why in I nternational market they are in great demand . Sooner in mens collection also we will see Tie
and Dye , Blok prints . In Bollywood films like "ROWDY RATHORE" and "BOL BACHHAN" along with vibrent
colors these prints were mix and match in mens wear to represent different section......

    Recently famous France designer Isabel designed a red color tie and dye trouser for "Summer Spring-2012"

Now designers are looking forward for ethnic wears. In Lakme Fashion Week 2012 there was a great variety of
tie and dye designer garments........

 To make Cotton Fabric colorful and impressive tie and dye is a low cost option. The most important thing is
that in these frabics Eco Friendly colors are used........
                  TIE AND DYE GIVES MORE EFFECTION AT LOW COST!!!!!!!!!

Monsoon Wedding Trends

What’s a wedding if it is not a monsoon wedding? The wedding season is up and all the wedding halls will be booked and packed with the sweet scent of flowers and series lights. With all the dhoom dhamakas and shava shavas, the wedding occasions take place amidst the heavy rains. For such occasions, the bride and the groom need to have a clearer idea as to what to wear and how to get decked so that they look elegant for their once in a lifetime event.
Monsoon Wedding Trends Tips For Women:

Wedding Dress – A wedding cannot be called a perfect wedding without a proper bridal dress.it is time to get practical with colors and styles as these kind of colors are extremely difficult to handle in the damp season. It is best to go for the maroons, dark blues amd greens with fabrics like satin as even a rain droplet or dirt can be easily wiped off. It also a better idea to choose the nature colors (monsoon season colors) like the blues, greys and marves.

 Hairstyle – It is best to let the hair loose as the climate isn’t windy and wouldn’t tangle hair. Frizzy hairs can be strightened and straight hairs can be blow dried. The looks are simple but always ranks as number one in the list of monsoon wedding trends. Soft curls will add to the look. Fresh orchids or lilies can also accessorise your hair naturally.

Make Up – Always go for waterproof cosmetics, specially the eye make up. Never overdo when it comes to make up, keep it simple. Avoid foundation, instead try calamine creams. A matte compact and light gloss should complete the look. Instead of frequent facials, one can even go for chemical peels as there is no sun (months before the wedding).

Jewellery – Nothing like diamonds that look more dazzling than the rain drops in the season. It best to select the monsoon collections of shiny diamonds or platinum jewellery. Sparkling pearls and kundan jewellery are also in trend this season.

Footwear – Going for bare foot sandals isn’t a bad idea. One can even show-off platforms or heels like vintage, strappy, floral embellished etc

These monsoon wedding trends are practical and aren’t just like these tips. The tips are jotted down in points so that they can be easily remembered and shared with those who are unaware.