Spring 2016 Bridal Couture Collections – WedAmor
Hi jashn-e-fashion-e-love buds,
Wedding trends in India, in the very recent days have underwent an immeasurable induction from the contemporary culture. The reasons being multiple- the sudden outburst of the startup culture, the social media up rise and rising consciousness of women towards their style statement, and the burst in the e-commerce industry.
So today here I bring to you some best picks from Spring 2016 Bridal Couture Collections. The Indian brides though, would still prefer wearing the Indian princess like Lehenga on their wedding day, but these give you some really classy alternatives to wear on your post wedding reception or spinster’s party and break the monotony of the same kinda outfits in every occasion, add some spark and leave you with a refreshing makeover.
Mind you, I have picked up only the best to keep you abreast with the latest fashion trends and to free you from the boredom of going through all and of course save your time this wedding festival.
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Spring 2016 Bridal Couture Collections
Elegant. Graceful. The bohemian inspiration makes it up for all. The intricate work of the embroidery appears breathtakingly mesmerizing coupled with the self print of the lower half. Simply astounding!!
Well, here’s to all the brides of the corporate regime. The collar, the sleeves- enough for a head turner!
The contemporary princess. The chic and elaborate upper part can always have an Indian touch of ostentatious majesty with a mix of a flowy plain lower half inspired from the West.
Let me admit, that this what I have always dreamt of. Right from my Disney World, straight from Barbie’s wardrobe. Nothing needs to be told of it. It is in itself a portrayal, a depiction, a sketch of our yearnings. <3 <3 <3
The blue in itself has a heart-thawing tone. Magnanimous. Majesty. Cool. Classy and Chic. Just the words.
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Types of Buns to Rock at Your Wedding
Buns will forever be engraved as an elegant hairstyle; its vintage and priceless look steals the show and puts together wonderfully with the whole attire. We ask you not to fret about your wedding day hairstyle as we present to you our list of different types of buns to rock at your wedding or any other occasion:
Different Types Of Buns To Rock At Your Wedding
1) Roses in a messy bun
For destination or outdoor weddings, this look is majorly recommended. Its boho nature gives rise to a lovely touch to your outfit and an easy breezy technique takes no expert to do it.
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2) Mixed braid bun with a twist
A lovely mixed braid bun would be best recommended for our long haired beauties. To give it more of a spark, you can use jewelled hairclips or even hair bands. This look is recommended for the wedding reception, simply because of its elegance.
3) Top braided bun
Now this is a gorgeous look and is guaranteed to make you look more ravishing. A basic top bun with a braided crown all around it looks too chic and you nail it yourself with a little practice. You can replace the braided crown with flowers and it would look just as beautiful.
4) Puff-high-low-bun
A puff stowed on the centre with a high low bun accompanied with loose wavy strands of hair is another chic way to rock at your wedding. Even this calls for no professional help and you can save some bucks by doing it on your own.
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5) Messy yet Royal
Another literally gorgeous bun is this piece of art. You’re sure to nail the wedding look if you choose to go with this wavy charmer. Smoky eye would add to the beauty of this look.
6) All messy and wild
Stick to your free spirited fashion style by going with this casual yet trendy look. It’s not necessary for bridal hair to be overdone and super polished.
7) Vintage side bun
This vintage side bun would look mesmerizing even on short hair beauties. A little detailing on the sides followed by the bun to keep hair back at all times would be so helpful during all the wedding chaos as you won’t be distracted by your hair at all.
8) Classic gajra
Stick to your Indian roots and go with this classic bun hairstyle; it never fails to make you look out of the world and keeps in making with your outfit.
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9) Fancy side bun
Another fancy side bun with a little more detailing: puff on the back and hair tuck to the side in the front with gorgeous wavy strands going loose in the sides would look perfect on the wedding day. You can always add flowers to make things lovelier.
10) Low bun and flicks
This is an adorable hairstyle and is thee easiest one too. Make a basic low bun and give it structure by adding a little puff and flicks on the front.
We hope this list of different types of buns helped you in finding your hairstyle for the big day even in the slightest way possible. Which one’s your favourite?
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Photography Ideas For Wedding Lehenga!
When it’s about your wedding, you want to cherish from everything from the tiniest to the grandest moments. You want to make a lot of memories and one thing that definitely helps you accomplish it is photography. The essence and way of photography have changed over times. We don’t only click mainstream photographs with the relatives, but there’s a lot more to it. Just capturing the people in the photographs is not enough these days. Every little thing that adds to your day deserves some love. And when it comes to that, how can you forget your wedding lehenga?
Most Creative and Unique Photography Ideas For Wedding Lehenga
You spent days and sometimes months to get the perfect wedding lehenga, let’s shower some love upon it and get a photo shoot done exclusively for it? Here are some brilliant photography ideas for wedding lehenga:
Fairytale Background
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If your wedding lehenga is not too gaudy, you can create a fairytale location to shoot your lehenga. A vintage backdrop will also do a magic for your photography ideas for wedding lehenga. Hang exquisite things around like beautiful cages and hang your lehenga, blouse, and dupatta on that. It will look amazingly adorable for sure!
Just You and Your Lehenga
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All dressed up with all the accessories and makeup, select a location with no crowd around. Pose like a pretty queen, and get the most beautiful shot of the day done! You are going to adore your after you get to see it! The perfect bride!
Focus on the Ghagra
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To not let your blouse and dupatta steal all the attention, wear your bright coloured lehenga with a plain white choli/crop top. Go to your roof, twirl and let the beauty unfold. You should definitely try this shot among our photography ideas for wedding lehenga!
Framed
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Create a plain backdrop on any of the walls of your house, hang a vintage frame on it. Put the blouse on the frame, set the lehenga accordingly and if your wedding lehenga has a net dupatta, cover it up so that the design of the blouse and lehenga is pretty much visible and the dupatta just takes away hearts!
Outdoor Shoot
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While you do your pre-wedding/ honeymoon shoots, you should take your wedding lehenga along. Or just fix a day for your lehenga. For adorable pictures, your wedding lehenga must be filmed with an exotic backdrop and what better than the outdoors?
Twirl Around
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The best way to show off the radius of your lehenga is to twirl and make your photographer click at the right moment. A flared wedding lehenga can be best photographed like this. Try it out and you are going to love it!
Back Pose
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A back pose is absolutely necessary. It highlights the back design of your blouse and the way you have tucked in your dupatta. It is also a nice pose to get your hair-do highlighted. All the jewellery gets to hide at the front giving your lehenga to be the only attraction one gets to look at!
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Daylight Photography
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If your wedding function is an evening event and your wedding lehenga is one of a bright colour and would look much better in the daylight, be it so! Get done with a simple makeup and wear your lehenga at the day time. If your wedding day is going to be super busy you can try it some other day before but you should definitely go for it. It’s totally worth it!
Half-do
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Half-do is a photograph taken when you are half done with your wedding look. When the base makeup is done, just add on a piece or two of the accessories and get some pretty pictures clicked without all that ghunghat and covers! Also, you won’t need to do any extra efforts for that!
So, gear up and make it a priority to get brilliant clicks of your wedding attire, it’s as special as the day, isn’t it? If you liked our photography ideas for wedding lehenga then like, subscribe, comment and share.
Increasing Demand For Coloured Diamonds in Indian Weddings
Indian weddings are known for the richness of colours in them.Hues of reds, yellows and greens make a splash, creating a perfect ambience.While Indian weddings have a fair amount of gold accessories but people of late, have developed a major interest in a related section – diamonds. In India, most diamond jewellery is purchased for ‘love occasions’ such as weddings or engagements.And what’s better than coloured diamonds in Indian weddings; which have become quite popular over the last few years or so.
Traditionally, Indian jewellery was set with uncut and rose cut diamonds, but the charm of coloured diamonds in Indian weddings was not widely spread.Today, coloured diamond jewellery is making good progress in the Indian market. It is marketed at the top of the chain as a luxury item.Because jewellery plays an important role in Indian wedding traditions and as a status symbol, when a trend picks up it is just a matter of time before everybody wants to have that same look. Coloured diamonds are becoming more prevalent as they offer flexibility in terms of design and colour.It also adds a more contemporary look to an outfit.
In Indian weddings nowadays, there’s a common trend that is followed where the parents of the bride give custom-designed jewellery as a ceremonial gift. So, people now prefer diamonds more over the traditional Gold Jewellery. Coloured diamonds have become a fashion statement.From bride’s engagement ring to the wedding’s jewellery set, everything has diamonds in it.
When asked about diamonds you may initially imagine a sparkling clear stone, but fancy coloured diamonds are too beautiful to neglect. These are very rare gems which are why it is adored by both celebrities and royalty, they are often seen and are true symbols of status. In addition to their beauty, purchasing a coloured diamond is considered as a long term investment as it’s valued increases by 10-15% every year.
The most popular cuts for fancy coloured diamonds are Radiant, Cushion, Pear and Oval. These cuts amplify the diamond’s colour and bring maximum light. Emerald and Round shaped coloured diamonds are considered as the most valuable and costly diamonds. Yellow, Pink and Green are most preferred coloured diamonds in Indian weddings.
Brides looking for really unusual and trendy engagement ring, but who still crave the traditional touch of a diamonds can go for a lighter shades of pink or yellow.Like any other coloured gem, the more attractive the colour of the diamond is the greater is it’s worth. As the availability of vibrant coloured diamonds is so rare, the demand for these is extremely high, especially in Indian weddings. Of all colour varieties, yellow, brown and black diamonds are relatively inexpensive and are within an affordable price range. All of the other colours like pink, blue, green, orange are very rare and hence quite expensive.
Another reason behind increased demand for coloured diamonds is its affordability.Earlier, these diamonds were not purchased as they were regarded as a luxury only for the rich people.But now, coloured diamond jewellery is within the reach of lower economic groups as well. Though traditionally, solitaires set in a yellow gold band are preferred, the younger generation is becoming more adventurous and going in for with coloured diamonds in Indian weddings.Women nowadays generally go for coloured diamonds which would go with western as well as Indian clothes. And for occasions like engagements and weddings, they prefer trendy and quirky designs.
In India, coloured diamonds are near the top of most women’s lists of preferred presents. Due to this, the popularity of diamond jewellery is considerably high in recent times.To say that Indian women love diamond studded jewellery, especially in weddings is an understatement. Rings and earrings are the most widely owned coloured diamonds jewellery types but necklaces, pendants, bracelets do the figure for sure in their collections to suit every occasion. According to studies, more than 90 percent of India’s affluent women own diamonds, with most receiving their first diamond to celebrate a wedding, engagement, birthday or anniversary. And so, the future of these diamonds in Indian weddings looks bright.
Wrapd: A Sensational Inception in the Wedding Rental Market
An Indian wedding involves a series of ceremonies and it really gets painful to get a perfect dress for each ceremony as most of the time you only have to wear it once for maybe twice. Started from home, Wrapd is offering a simple solution to the persistent problem of what to wear. They rent out formal occasion wear, wedding wear, cocktails, interview suits etc. The idea is to provide a platform where customers can rent what they’d buy for 50 to 60,000/- for a fraction of the cost, saving not only money but storage space too. Some of the added benefits include no tailoring hassle, no dry-cleaning costs and maintenance issues and of course the advantage of having yet not owned an unlimited wardrobe that too of latest styles and cuts
WRAPD
According to Wrapd, the value is in the renting model. They don’t think people should have to pay exorbitant amounts of money to look great, especially if it’s only for one occasion. It is a common problem and Wrapd is offering a very simple yet effective solution.
People Driving Wrapd
The Soul is God – His work is to send the right people and create the right opportunities for Wrapd Sometimes he gets lazy and doesn’t submit his work on time. Sometimes he gets confused and sends wrong people and then sits down to correct his mistakes.
Heart – Neeraj Wadhera and Ritu Malhotra, the person through whom largely the ideas ( both brilliant and stupid) flow.
Head is Anubhav Goel, the person who processes the ideas and puts systems in place to execute those ideas.
How Wrapd Came Into Existence
Neeraj had a wedding in her family and so had to get clothes ready. She got them stitched for both her daughters. The wedding wardrobe was great, a huge success got a lot of compliments and then…….it was over!. Then came the problem of storage and maintenance. It was then realized it was all actually a waste of money.
That is when Neeraj decided to start a place which rents out clothes for such occasions and that’s how Wrapd started. It was started from a small room in her house in Patel Nagar, Delhi and has now reached three cities in India. Hoping for many more to join soon.
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Services on Offer
They offer a wide range of wedding and party wear on rent for both men and women including women’s ethnic and western wear and men’s ethnic and western wear, designer lehengas, sarees, anarkalis and gowns for women. For men, we have a wide range of Sherwanis, Kurta pyjamas, Suits, Coats, Tuxedos, Indo-westerns and Nehru jackets.
How Wrapd is Different From Their Competitors
The difference lies in the fact that they have gone from offline to online and not vice-versa. Their offline stores help the customers to have a proper quality check and get fully satisfied before they rent out clothes. The piece is altered and dry-cleaned before their function, and they finally get it for 48 hours spread over three days.
Funding
They have bootstrapped and self-funded their business.
Rental Cycle for a Particular Garment
Their typical rental cycle for all the outfits is 48 hours which spans between 3 days. Customers can opt for more than 3 days also but then they have to pay extra charges for every extra day.
Order Stages are as Follows –
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Visit any of their stores and choose the perfect outfit.
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Book the outfit and have them take your measurements.
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Collect your perfectly fitted outfit the day before the occasion.
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Look stunning and collect compliments!
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Return the outfit to their store and get your security deposit back.
They do provide pickups and drop facilities across India with their own delivery network. They have successfully delivered clothes in Kanpur, Gwalior, Moradabad, Bareilly, Agra, Varanasi, Mumbai, Chandigarh and much more.
Are Indians Warming up With the Outlandish Concept?
According to Wrapd, Indians are definitely warming up to this idea as it’s economical, hassle free, cost effective, involves no storing and maintenance and above all keeps people’s party wardrobe up to date and they never have to see those clothes again
Anything which makes sense is definitely adopted. Slowly but surely.
Dealing With the Challenges
One of the biggest challenges that Wrapd faced was that people just would not accept mentally they could rent clothes Though they liked what Wrapd offered, were even delighted and surprised but could not overcome the mental block. This was a huge problem and totally out of their hands. Other challenges include logistics, money crunch, starting from home hence terrible location, zero marketing, being small and hence no leverage etc.
Journey So Far and Future Plans
Starting from home to taking it to three cities, obviously, the response Wrapd is getting without much efforts/investment on marketing is overwhelming. Wrapd is looking to approach other geographies as well. With the availability of more funds, Wrapd will be looking to move to places like Bangalore, Mumbai, Chandigarh as they are getting a lot of queries from these cities.
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Choosing The Colour For Wedding Lehenga
Choosing colour for wedding lehenga
Planning every little detail of the wedding, the flowers, cards, sweets and what not, make sure you have your outfit covered too. It is only way important, probably featuring right next to the event itself. And no, it is not a last-minute job. There is a reason that shopping takes time, now isn’t there. Although any kind of lehengas work, it is not about working but looking your best on the wedding day.
While buying your lehenga there are a number of things you have to keep in mind: your body type, the shape that suits your body type, the embroidery. And of course, the colour for your wedding lehenga itself. Colour is one of the essential factors right alongside fitting. If it does not compliment your skin colour then it can really go wrong. Before choosing the colour for wedding lehenga, make sure you know your skin tone. Is it cool and on the fairer side or is it warm, dusky, olive toned or more chocolate in tone? Once you have that figured out choosing a colour should not be difficult. Also, one has been shopping for a long time and usually knows what colour compliments them the best. So keep that in mind when shopping this time around as well.
Choose the best colour for wedding lehenga for your skin tone!
Cool or Paler Skin Tone
For the ones who have a cool or a paler skin tone, you could always go for brighter shades of pink. Shades like raspberry or sorbet, a lime green or brighter shades of blue. 
If monotone is not really your style then you could always mix these shades too. A royal blue lehenga with a pink blouse and a touch of pink in the embroidery.
Or a lime green with a contrasting blouse, a deep shade of blue usually has a way of bringing out the green yet not making it too harsh on the eyes. 
Both these combinations will make you stand out. While choosing the colour for wedding lehenga also keep the embroidery in mind. And you want to go for the lime green, then go for gold or a duller shade, a bright shade will just make one’s eye hurt.
If you like darker shades then you could also opt for wine or an emerald green or a midnight blue.
Maybe that a light shade is more suited to your style, then go for peach, mint green or light pink. While choosing these, however, make sure they do not have the effect of being lost in the background. A light shade on a light skin is a tricky combination but with the right embroidery and jewellery. It could really make your look.
Colours to definitely stay away from are bright shades of red, pastel hues and beige and neon hues.
Warm Skin Tone
If your skin tone is warm and dusky turn to shades of fire. Shades of yellow, orange, red or even a hot pink would be your go to colour for lehenga on your wedding. You could try coral shades, orange, a saffron yellow, rust or peach. The aim is to look bright. The more the colour contrasts with your skin the more vibrant you look.
You could even try duller or dustier shades of pink, they are not that bright and with a dull gold for embroidery. It would make a perfect blend. Also, try for smaller embroidery instead of big ones, the colour of the lehnga is complimented well.
Try to avoid neutral colours like a beige or gold. They will not contrast well and may create a washed-out look. Even extremely dark colours like a deep purple or a midnight blue will not be a gorgeous option. So, the aim is to go bright and vibrant. While toned down colours go well with smaller embroidery, you could also go for a slightly more gorgeous look. It can happen with a bright shade of orange-red decorated with larger prints.
Olive Skin Tone
Ladies who have an olive skin tone, choose the warm pastel shades. The warm gold, emerald green or dusty pinks as the colour of your lehenga. Emerald green is really an easy colour to pair. You could choose a muted red, pink or a rich shade of purple for the blouse. It even goes well with a dull shade of gold. And if you are fond of silver than gold then you can definitely go for the silver embroidery mixed with a tinge of colour.
While choosing pastel, however, avoid the icy cool ones, warm pastel is what you should be looking at. Another brilliant choice would a burnt orange.
It really compliments your tone. Keep it as simple as possible with the embroidery so that the colour is the focus of the lehenga at your wedding.
Colours to avoid are wine, neon colours, cool toned reds like maroon, tomato red, copper and brighter shades of gold. If you really like red, you could try orange reds or muted reds.
Five Indian Clothing Style Ideas for Your Fairytale Wedding
Who’s not excited about the idea of getting married? Most of us would be thrilled with the exception of those under duress when they got married. When it comes to having a wedding, each one of us has our own ideas, themes, concepts, layouts. But one thing which always remains the same is our desire, our desire to have a grand wedding and a fairytale wedding to be more precise.
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A wedding is the most important event the in the life of a person. It’s the start of a new process, i.e. building a new family. A wedding is the utmost symbol of commitment and the foundation of love for your partner. It’s a declaration to the whole world of your unquestionable affection to your partner.
Building a home starts with the decision of choosing your partner. And this is officiated through a pious ceremony called the wedding. A marriage rite is very important because it binds you to a lifetime of commitment. It is a way of openly manifesting your utmost commitment to the person you choose to spend the rest of your life with.
Amazing Indian Clothing Style Ideas For Your Wedding
Five Indian clothing style ideas for your fairytale wedding that will make you look absolutely stunning on the very special day of your life:
1) Long Cape With Churidar
Long Capes and Churidars are a fantastic combo. Not only do they make you appear taller but also makes your body frame look thinner. It is suited for all body types and is extremely beautiful and graceful combination. Long Capes and Churidars sort of elongates your body, makes you look more majestic as well. When you add the right amount of makeup and accessory the look renders you no less than a show stopper. We recommend you to use a red bindi, or as a matter of fact, any colour of bindi, black, designed or even simple to complete the look.
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2) Dhoti With Peplum & Crop Top
Without a touch of creativity, your dream wedding can be incomplete and what could be more creative than a simple yet beautiful combination of a crop top and a dhoti with peplum. It makes you look pretty yet fashionable. Crop tops are now a girl’s best friend, we see crop tops capturing the market even better each day. Peplum tops, on the other hand, are a rather newer concept, yet we find girls going gaga over them. Peplums come in different cuts and shapes. We, therefore, recommend you to try out these two unique yet fashionable trends for your wedding day. These will especially look good with a chunky neck-piece and big rings. Clothes of different variance also work wonders with the look.
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3) Anarkali’s
Fairytale weddings are also a reminder of the traditional Anarkali’s that look perfect. They are a blend of elegance and beauty. Anarkali fashion is growing with each passing day. One should opt for the colour of the Anarkali based on the timing of the occasion, ie, if it’s in the morning, evening or night and also based on the skin colour for the best results in the selection process.
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4) Dhoti Saris & Pant Saris
Fairytale weddings also witness the new trend of mixing a dhoti and a sari and pant saris. Not only are they easy to wear and comfortable they are also used as a recent trend in the 2016 marriage ceremonies. Dhoti saris and pant saris are also comparatively easier to put on and are also extremely comfortable. They are also easy to maintain. You can never really go wrong with them. You could experiment with different shades of these outfits and pick one that suits your personality. Keeping the look simple with a bun and good eye makeup never fails the look.
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5) Crop Tops & Skirts
Your desired wedding will be incomplete without a touch of crop tops and skirts, they are the perfect combo of traditional and modern. One can coordinate several colours including pastels for working wonders on their very special day!
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As already mentioned how crop tops are trending this wedding season, it’s even noteworthy to mention the fashionable skirts that have made a comeback. People are absolutely loving this new duo. They together are often referred to as “co-ords“. A pretty little crop top when mixed with the right kind of skirt does wonders, therefore we highly recommend you to try the look on your wedding day.
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10 Best Designs For Lehenga Tassels In India
Lehenga tassels are the most underrated beauty addition and are often not given its due importance. Generally, people spend minimum time in choosing a tassel for their lehenga or sometimes completely ignore buying one. But little do they know that a single lehenga tassel can enhance your whole outlook. There must have been times when you wore an expensive lehenga and still felt like something is missing from it, right? Wear a beautiful tassel to complement with your lehenga and you will find that it is all you have ever needed to transform your good-looking lehenga into a stunning, drop-dead gorgeous attire!
A tassel can be worn at the back of a deep need blouse, added to the ends of the dupatta, can be tethered to the hip portion of the lehenga choli, or even can be attached to the top of high heeled slippers.
Most Beautiful Designs For Lehenga Tassels
Go beyond that simple, homely tassel and pick from some of the beautiful designs for lehenga tassels in here:
Fringe Tassels
Fringes always lend a pretty feeling to any style of attire, any type of material and any type of wear. Tassels made of fringes are really tasteful to use. This looks best when it is used as a hip wear of lehenga choli or in the form of knots in a deep necked blouse in the back. The fringes near the hips add a beautiful pattern of bounce with your every move and it makes the lehenga look super cute!
Pearl Tassels
To offer a luxurious look, Pearl Tassel is the best option. A neutral pearl tassel can be paired with many different dark colored lehengas. The contrast of the pearl against a dark color choli will make the tassel stand out. A beautiful white tassel can never fail to add an ‘oomph’ factor to your lehenga. Or a multi-colored tassel like this one will enhance its neighbouring color and projects a cool look.
Goti Tassels
The goti tassel is one of the traditional tassels which started as a handmade one earlier. The goti tassels can complement the complete traditional wear with the beautiful, big sized goti. This rounded goti makes for the perfect accessory for both the blouse and hip wear.
Beaded Tassels
Imagine cute little beads stringed together! It would make the perfect, elegant and simplistic tassel for those who do not want to go for the rich, glittery ones. The beaded ones are one of the best designs for lehenga tassels for the sophisticated, artful wear which does not steal the show from the lehenga but instead, supplements to better the loveliness of the lehenga.
Mirror Tassels
The craft with mirrors is one of the kind, with the whirlwind, sparkly reflections. The oversized tassels with mirrors do have an attraction to its own that makes it very hard to not notice it! From plain mirrored tassels to colorful ones, this is one of the rich designs for the lehenga tassels for a rich, stunning view.
Gunghroo Tassels
The tiny gunghroo adds an ounce of fun and playful elegance to the tassels. If you get the gunghroo tassels with the chirpy sounds, then it would be a great accessory to wear. The chimes of the gunghroo along with the swing of the tassels will be one great sight to look at! For all those cool girls out there, get a gunghroo tassel and flaunt it around your hip!
Stone Tassels
The shiny stones are great to fill in and top up with vibrant beauty, these stone tassels are suitable mainly for the tassels at the hip.
Thread Tassels
Thread Tassels is one of the most colorful designs for lehenga tassels. Pair a mute colored lehenga with a bright multi-colored lehenga tassels, which brings out the most vivid and radiant sight without coming out as too flashy. The thread tassels can be carried out in longer lengths and with a broader design to attain greater coverage. If you are the one to try your hand at crafts, thread tassel is something which you could start on with, as it is very easy to make. For those fashionistas, who are trying to go an extra mile in traditional wear, strap a thread tassel in your high heels to make a great fashion statement!
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Pom Pom Tassels
The soft, bushy pom poms make a great accessory to complement with any type of lehenga. Pick your favorite colors of pom poms to go with your lehenga and make your own tassels! The small pom pom tassels can be added anywhere – to the end of the dupatta, or for blouse designs or at the hip of the choli, or to your high heels too.
Fabric Tassels
Fabric Tassel is one of the designs for lehenga tassels which can be made to match in many different ways according to your lehenga. From a simple design to a big cut out tassel, fabrics can be used to make beautiful tassels to adorn your lehenga. They make a great statement in both blouses and hip of choli.
Add beauty and color to your lehenga by choosing from these designs for lehenga tassels and dazzle your day with exquisiteness.
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How To Do Jewelry Shopping For Your Wedding?
You need to do everything in an organized manner while you are planning for your wedding. If you will randomly go on with the preparations you will feel confused at times more than one. One of the things that need much planning is shopping. Wedding planning means lots and lots of shopping. And for every category of things you need to shop for, you will need a list to go with. Jewelry shopping is one of them and one of the most important of them. While shopping for other things, you are just planning it for the wedding day, but jewelry shopping is something you will need to do keep in mind some crucial things. And what are those important things? We will help you!
Jewelry Shopping Wedding Attire
While choosing jewelry for your wedding day, of course, you would want to get something that rocks with your wedding dress. Though we recommend you to first go for jewelry shopping and then move to shopping for your dress. You can have your favorite jewelry then, without worrying about its compatibility with the dress. Later on, you can get a dress matching to your jewelry. Jewelry is much more long-lasting; therefore it needs to be the best. No conditions.
Utility
If you are going for precious metals and stones like gold and diamond, you will have to forecast their utility before you buy them. You are investing a whole lot of money into it so make sure you get to utilize them later on as well. Don’t just match it up with your wedding dress but look for something that will go on with everything in broad terms. We recommend you light jewelry; you can increase the quantity of course. That will ensure that you can wear that jewelry later also. You would not like to carry heavy jewelry everywhere and that too the same one. Light jewelry gives you an option of increasing the quantity so that you can keep on experimenting.
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Value and Cost
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If you are investing good money, you must get the value for your money. Before buying any jewelry, inquire about the return value. Even gold jewelry has some conditions on return value depending on the quality of the gold. Take all the information from your jeweler. You will need to do more research while spending on semi-precious stones. Many of these stones have a good return value. Prefer these when you go for jewelry shopping. And don’t forget to get proper documents from the jeweler which will come handy while you decide to return or exchange them for new jewelry.
Recommended Read: Treasures Of Indian Weddings (Part 2: Jewellery Designers)
Skin Tone
What adores the showcase might not adore you in the same way. You need to keep in mind your skin tone while jewelry shopping for your wedding. Gold is available in various shades now. For example rose gold, yellow gold, white gold, vintage gold, etc. Choose the one which goes best with your skin tone. Your look on the wedding day depends a lot on the jewelry you are wearing. Therefore, you need to be careful about this.
Latest Trends
Of course, last but not the least, look into latest magazines to know the ongoing trends. The jeweler would do his best to convince you, for he wants to sell his jewelry, therefore you will need to do some self-research before you go for jewelry shopping. Even if you want to go for traditional and conventional designs, you will get a whole lot of options. You just need to do the right kind of research.
So, the list is set. Mark them on your planner and get set go!
Treasures of Indian weddings (Part 1: Lehengas)
When you think of the usual Big Fat Indian weddings, a few names come to mind that has changed the course of weddings for the brides. From jewelry to lehengas to stylists, let’s explore the treasures of each section of Indian weddings for you to make a decision smoothly.
1) Sabyasachi (duh): Royal, elegant and classy AF!
Let me just start by saying that if there’s a Beyonce of the Lehenga world, it is SABYASACHI. I’ll be honest with you, whenever they post something on Instagram; I take a good 10 minutes staring at the pieces in awe. How can someone create something so beautiful? In fact, beautiful is too shallow a word to describe how I feel about his collection. I mean with the diverse touch of ethnicity, and most of all, his understanding of art makes his work too good to be true.the color palette, innovative designs, choice of fabrics, an Indian wedding lehengas.
Straight up, Sabyasachi’s the real reason why I wanna get married someday and my parents should totally thank him every day for that.
To make heads turn and make everyone talk about how stunning of a bride you make, you should totally go for this ace designer. Indian wedding lehengas won’t be Indian weddings anymore without him.
Visit this farishta here: Sabyasachi
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2) Manish Malhotra: Always making girls drool
He is definitely Bollywood’s most loved Fashion designer and is known for his gorgeous ensembles in Traditional Indian colours, his new-age designs with some Indian touch for the modern brides-to-be and his embroideries that steal our hearts away. We promise you, making a stunning and glamorous bride comes effortlessly. That’s Manish Malhotra for you.
“I feel an actress’s life is never complete if she doesn’t walk for Manish Malhotra once,” says Alia Bhatt.
And we couldn’t agree more, Bhatt.
Visit the amazing MM here: Manish Malhotra
3) Anita Dongre: Filled to the brim with ethnicity
Known for her embroideries, vibrant gotta” and thread work, Anita Dongre is a well-known name for exquisite creations coupled with brimming royalty. Speaking of royalty, the Duchess of Cambridge chose one of her Bohemian dresses during her stay in India making this designer oh so famous!colors and the signature “
Visit her here: Anita Dongre
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4) Anamika Khanna: The rebel of the fashion world?
Anamika Khanna has to be the ideal choice if you’re looking to stay away from the traditional Mehandi night or a cocktail party. She’s one designer who can mix bold and subtlety (such contrasting features) effortlessly. My favorite has to be the fabulous Dhoti Saree concept, which is oh-so-unique and oh-so-stunning!reds and pink, and are in for a bold and glamorous statement. Her creative designs turn heads and are definitely the perfect fit for a chic
Sonam Kapoor, the girl who can never go wrong with her dressing sense (kudos to Rhea Kapoor though) is spotted numerous times in AK!
Visit her: Anamika Khanna
5) Tarun Tahiliani: Stunning silhouettes
Another one of Bollywood’s fav, Tahiliani’s work basically revolves around neutral palettes and then saturating vibrant borders along with heavy work like Zari, Chikankari and Swarovski crystals. His uniqueness comes from impeccable silhouettes, colour combinations and draping styles which we are a fan of! His creations just shout ‘made to rock Indian weddings’ all over.
From pink and subtle to dark and glamorous, there is something in store for every bride.
Check out his gorgeous creations here: Tarun Tahiliani
6) Anju Modi: Bringing back age-old Indian techniques
Anyone who has seen Bajirao Mastani has been lusting over the outfits worn by Deepika Padukone designed by none other than the amazing Anju Modi. She takes inspiration from India’s various cultures and heritage in terms of design and processing by endorsing weaving techniques, vegetable dyeing, block printing and traditional embroidery which makes everything about it Indian in the purest sense.
A modern design with an Indian history is the core thing for Anju Modi.
Check out her website here: Anju Modi
Recommended Read: 10 Best Bridal Lehenga Designers In India For 2017
Of course, there are a lot more worthy designers in the Indian weddings game but these were our top 6 in the list! Make sure to let us know in the comments section about your favorite designer of all time.
Best Hair Accessories For Your D-Day
For your special day, countless hours have been spent in agreeing upon the perfect blend of your lehenga, in the just cut off your choker and in hunting for the most mesmerizing pairs of shoes. All to make your day nothing less than out of the fantasy world of cinemas. But what if I tell you, the most significant aspect is still being totally missed! Yes, the flawless look can never be accomplished without the right hair and the right hair accessories.
Consider Choosing of Dress First
That’s the thumb rule for any accessory that you plan to buy for your wedding day! And make sure you carry your outfit along, to avoid any sort of guesswork or approximations, especially when it comes to hair accessories – something which is going to top you!
Consider Consulting With Your Hairstylist as Well
Get to know from your stylist what he/she plans to do with your hair for the day and what kind of accessories would ace the look and the dress.
Once the above done, here are the most loved and sought after bridal hair accessories:
Hair Combs
Remember, Della from the Gift of Magi, a heart-melting creation of O Henry; and her turquoise and bejeweled comb! It all sounded so surreal! Well just that way, make your wedding day surreal, by hitting at the right comb for your wedding day hair accessories.
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Tiara
Of all the hair accessories, if there was one to be chosen which would never fail to impart the princess’ look, then this would be the one! Found in both floral and metallic, it can be worn in both hairs up and low. If you are wearing it low, wear it like a hair band; if you are wearing it up, wear it like a headband. A word of caution: Always use hair clips to hold them in place and avoid letting them loose, as they may fall off.
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Hair Pins
For a sassy look, it is a safe and minimalist choice. They look beautiful and you would have a hard time in choosing one out of the many classy choices open to you. So while you choose, keep in mind the motif of your outfit, choose a pin that would compliment it. Likewise, consider the color. Another important aspect is to consider the kind of hairstyle you are opting for. If you are choosing an updo and you have voluminous hair, choose a pin that is large and can bear the weight of your hair. Another way around, choose a medium sized pin.
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Recommended Read: 5 Beautiful Hair Work Every Bride Must Check Out For Her D-Day!
Garlands
If your aim is to keep it simple yet classy and you are wearing a simple or plain dress, then you could enhance the entire vibe by adorning your head with a garland. The colour be in a contrasting match with your dress- orange is one great option, so is magenta or maroon and garland size which can be a combination of large and big flowers.
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Flowers
If a garland is too much for you, consider opting for flowers. And it would, for certainty bloom up the romance in the entire setup and give you the true bride feel. You could entwine your braids with small flowers or with your hair clips. Large flowers, if you feel like.
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So all the would-be-Indian-brides out there, break the stereotype and choose one of the above hair accessories on your special day. If there’s anything more you did like us to know on this column for hair accessories, do put in the comment section.
Different Kinds Of Indian Bridal Looks
A wedding day is a most awaited day in a girl’s entire existence. Every girl wishes to look her best on this day as it marks the beginning of her new life. So, be it a wedding, festival or some other event, everything has its uniqueness. Indian brides differ from culture to region to religion and it is because India is a diverse country which is rich in culture and beholds many religions with different values and customs. That is why there are so many Indian bridal looks in our country from Kashmir to South.
In India, wedding is not just about celebrating the union of two individuals, but rather it is a promise to be with that person not only in this life but for the next seven lives or for Saat Janam. In India, weddings are usually a large affair where you can see brides flaunting their best looks. So, here we present some Indian bridal looks for you that will leave you awestruck.
Indian bridal looks
1. Sikh Bride
A Sikh bride can wear either a lehenga or anarkali suit for Anand Karaj ceremony. No matter how many jewels and gems a Sikh bride wears, but her look is never complete without chooda and kalire. Her chooda comprises of white, red, pink bangles which are given to the bride by her maternal uncle and aunt. The kalire are bright golden or silver trinkets which are tied on bride’s chooda by her maternal uncle. The bride covers her head with a veil during the entire wedding ceremony.
2. Punjabi Bride
Well, who hasn’t heard about the big fat Punjabi weddings? I am sure everyone has because they are so grand and lavish. Similarly, the Punjabi bride’s lehengas are grand and heavy with lots of glitters and embroidery. Usually, they are pink, red and maroon in colour; however, white and black are avoided. Punjabi brides lehengas are to die for. They are usually teamed with gold and diamond jewellery. Nose ring or nath forms an integral part of the jewellery.
3. Christian Bride
Indian Christians have certain cultures different from others depending on their region. Not all Christian brides wear a white dress on their wedding day, some prefer to wear sarees. However, those who opt for wearing a white dress have a net veil supported by a tiara, a white flower bouquet and a traditional practice of bride walking down the aisle in the church with her father.
4. Muslim Bride
The Muslim bride usually wears a bright red or yellow ghaagra, a heavily pleated skirt with a long blouse embroidered in gold. The dupatta is hung low, covering her bowed head. The most notable thing in brides attire is her jewellery especially the jhoomar. A silk cloth is tied on her wrist wrapping the silver or gold coin given by groom’s mother before the wedding. A Muslim brides eye makeup is something to die for. The fineness of the kajal makes her look more and more beautiful.
5. Assamese Bride
As per the Assamese culture and tradition, the bride has to wear the mekhela chadar, a traditional bridal outfit given by groom’s mother. It is a silk saree with gold work and is cream or off-white in colour. She wears traditional jewellery, and maang tikka is considered as auspicious. Brides do not wear heavy makeup.
6. Tamilian Bride
The Tamilian bride wears a bright coloured kanjeevaram saree with zari border. Bride’s hair is tied in a braid which is then decorated with traditional gold jewellery. Their head is completely decorated with gold jewellery comprising of single string maang tikka and matha patti and long earrings.
7. Bengali Bride
Bengali brides usually wear a white or off-white benarasi silk sarees with zari work and red or maroon borders. Alta is a major part of her makeup. It is applied on her feet. She wears a maang tikka supported by a single matha patti. White and red dots of sandalwood paste are painted in the area above her eyebrows.
8. Telugu Bride
The Telugu bride changes into two bridal looks during her wedding ceremony. She wears a silk saree with all the jewellery and kamarbandh when she is brought in a tokri by her brother and maternal uncle, and for the jeelakarra bellam ceremony, she changes into white cotton saree with red border.
9. Marwari Bride
A Marwari bride wears a heavy lehenga or a saree with gold or silk work. Just like her outfit, her jewellery is also heavy. Borla- a fingerlet; a kundan- a neckpiece and gold nath are the most important jewellery for a Marwari bride.
10. Maharashtrian Bride
A string of flowers or pearls called mundavalya differentiates Maharashtrian bridal look from other Indian bridal looks. Her saree is a double tone silk saree with golden border called paithani, which she wears in a dhoti style. She ties her hair in a bun with mogra flowers.
11. Gujarati Bride
Unlike other Indian bridal looks, Gujarati bridal look is very different. Gujarati bride wears her pallu facing the front. She wears two Sarees during her wedding ceremony a panetar and gharchola. Panetar is a white saree with red, golden, green dots. It is the last gift from her parents and relatives side. Gharchola is a bright red saree with a silk and zari work given by her in-laws symbolising their acceptance of her as their daughter-in-law.
12. Malayali Bride
For the wedding, Malayali brides are dressed up in white silk sarees with golden borders. They prefer flowers jewellery to compliment their outfit which includes gajra, jasmine and rajanigandha flowers.
13. Kashmiri Bride
Among the entire Indian bridal looks, Kashmiri bridal look is my favourite. The traditional outfit turns them into ethereal beauties. It involves a pheran, which is a raffle outlined with an ari or snare embroidery at the neck, sleeve and edges; it can be in red, yellow and pink shading. The headwear includes kalpush alongside zoojh (a white shading fabric with brilliant golden paper), and large the whole thing is called Tarang. The bride either wears a saree or lehenga and dupatta is worn over the head.
14. Andhra Bride
Andhra bride usually keeps their attire very simple. They wear a silk saree with checkered and patterned work. In jewellery, they wear a neckpiece, earrings and bajubandh.
15. Oriya Bride
An Oriya bride wears a heavy lehenga or saree with hand work usually red, maroon or magenta in colour. The couple wears a traditional headgear during their wedding.
Conclusion
So, these were some of the different kinds of Indian bridal looks from all over India. These brides symbolise the mixture of different traditions and culture that our country beholds.
Ultimate Guide to Finding the Perfect Wedding dress
Are you ready to start shopping for the wedding dress and beginning to stress about it? It is true, the wedding dress is one of the most traditional elements of a wedding and what little girls’ dreams about but you don’t have to stress about finding the perfect one for you.
Here is a guide to Find a Stunning Wedding Dress
Let us help ease the tension by giving you a few insider tips on how to pick your wedding dress.
Who Should You Bring With You?
This is one of the most important decisions you will have as it can make your wedding dress shopping experience totally enjoyable or absolutely miserable. For the staff at the stores it’s really a love-hate relationship with the entourage but for the most part, they are GREAT! We know that the journey of finding the perfect wedding gown for you is emotional, exhausting, stressful, sometimes full of drama, but always totally memorable. If you choose the right friends and family members your experience will be nothing but pleasant. They will support you, encourage you, listen to your desires and allow you to quietly find the right wedding gown for your day. If you choose the wrong ones, then disaster can happen. Too many times we see friends or family members that are jealous of the Bride and want to anything to take the attention away from her. So they act hateful, boastful, loud and obnoxious. They can see you love a dress so they quickly point out something to make you second guess it or pass it by. So our advice to you, bring no more than four of your closest and most trusted friends or family members. Shopping for your wedding dress should be an experience and something you should cherish and have fond memories of. Embrace it and don’t take too seriously. Their thoughts and opinions are of course appreciated and let’s leave it at that. It’s what you love, and what “you” want your fiancé to see you walking down the aisle in.
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How to Get the Best Price For Your Wedding Dress
Everyone wants to get the best price for merchandise and other things they buy in their everyday life so it is no surprise that Brides want to get the best price for their wedding gown too. Today there are thousands and thousands of wedding dress designers that range in price from the low hundreds up to and exceeding $20,000 – $30,000. Insane, I know to think that someone would pay $20,000 for a wedding dress that they will wear for approximately five hours…but I am her to tell you, it happens.
For the Bride that does not have a huge budget for the wedding there is great news! There are plenty of wedding gown designers that make affordable wedding gowns that are stylish, romantic, trendy and well made. So don’t freak out and think you will never find a wedding dress you can afford. You will! However, shopping for your wedding dress does require a little work on your part. Make sure you do a little research on the local boutiques. You don’t want to make an appointment and go try on wedding gowns only to find out they are all way over your budget. So call ahead, ask them what their price ranges are and if it falls in line with your budget, schedule an appointment.
Now that you have found a place to shop, there are many other ways for you to go about getting the best price for your wedding dress. First and probably the easiest is to just ask for a discount at the boutique. Many people don’t know this but most wedding dress designers allow boutiques to offer a small discount, usually 10% off the MSRP on their wedding gowns. Bridal boutiques do not advertise this and rarely offer it unless there is a special event happening like a trunk show. So just ask for the discount! They won’t be offended and they will probably say Yes!
The second way is to shop for your wedding dress online. You can go to your local boutique, try on gowns, find one you love and then go home and find it online cheaper. Just make sure to get all the details from the boutique so you can easily find it. You will need to know the name of the designer and the style number or name of the gown. Now I will be honest, this is something you have to be careful with because there are many websites that use the designer’s picture to promote knock-off designs that end up being terrible quality and look like rags. The general rule of thumb: if it sounds too good to be true it is! No authorized retailer is going to sell a Designer wedding dress for $200 if it retails in their store for $1500. There are however many reputable websites that do sell used wedding dresses for a fraction of the retail price. Check out SellMyDress.com. Many times you can save 50% and sometimes more. There are great deals to be had when buying your wedding dress. You just have to be a savvy Bride. You can even ask the boutique if they will sell you their sample and if they do generally you will get a hefty discount. Just make sure that it can be altered to fit you properly.
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Remember the Most Important Opinion is Yours
Most Brides want everyone to love the dress they choose but sometimes it just isn’t possible for all opinions to line up in perfect harmony. All that should matter is that you love the gown, it feels good on your body, and it is what you want your Fiance to see walking down the aisle. If you find a dress that gives you all of that it is yours! Say Yes to the Dress and I do!
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10 Best Bridal Lehenga Designers in India For 2018
The wedding season is here and with it there are so many new outfit styles from crop top skirts, to lehengas, kurtas, shararas and more…the wedding outfit style sure has changed since the past few months. So in case, you’re a bride to be, planning your wedding and wondering which outfit style and which designer would suit your taste, I am here to help you with these 10 best bridal lehenga designers in India.
Best Bridal Lehenga Designers in India
So, let’s start with one of the most popular master who never disappoints their fans:
1) Sabyasachi
No list is ever complete without including the bridal couture master, Sabyasachi. The latest collection, The Udaipur collection which is the spring couture 2017 for brides and grooms was unveiled on 25th February, and there has been a roar about the collection ever since.
From saffrons to red, turquoise and ivory shade outfits, one can see an array of wedding outfits fit for everyone starting from the bride, groom to the family of the couple as well. The collection consists of tulle lehengas which are perfect for the sister of the bride look, and some gorgeous tulle embroidered sarees which are classic pieces to own.
The designer has never failed to impress and is surely amongst the best bridal lehenga designers in India. If you’re wondering whether this designer is way too pricey, you might just be wrong. Want to know what a Sabyasachi outfit costs?
2) Shyamal & Bhumika
From raw silk bridal lehengas ornamented with intricate Zardosi embroidery to floral pita embroidery, Shyamal & Bhumika’s latest bridal collection has something for every bride. In colour of red, maroons to dark plums and pinks…the collection is absolutely stunning.
If delicate floral embroidery work in monotone lehenga colour is to your liking, then you’re going to love the designer duo’s collection. Check out the entire collection here.
3) Anita Dongre
Anita Dongre showcased her latest collection at the Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2017. Her show was the finale show and had beautiful lehengas and anarkali lacchas in gold, ivory, and white. Her trademark gotta patti designs and motifs is a favourite amongst all brides to be. Her outfits are definitely priced on the premium side, but if you love the design, you have to deal with the price.
Recommended Read: Treasures Of Indian Weddings (Part 1: Lehengas)
4) Manish Malhotra
Now, who doesn’t love a Manish Malhotra Lehenga? We all know he is one of the best bridal lehenga designers in India and is favourite amongst several Bollywood stars and is soon becoming a hot favourite amongst brides as well. What I love about his collections are that every season he comes up with something very different, very fresh.
Which outfit is your favourite?
5) Anju Modi
If you are looking for an Indo-Western or a modern version of pure Indian traditions then she is the right choice. A down to earth lady who has promoted long forgotten Indian craftwork in her fashion. Her work has been presented at the Hyères fashion festival in Paris, Lakme Fashion Week and Miami Fashion Week. Anju Modi has pushed boundaries with her latest project in Indian movies Goliyon Ki Raasleela – Ram Leela and Bajirao Mastani, both of them which featured Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone. She has also been nominated for Marie Claire’s ‘Best Indian Designer’ in 2010 and for Marie Claire’s made in India Awards – Special Honours category “Best Craft Revival”.
6) Tarun Tahiliani
Tarun Tahiliani is an ace bridal couture specialist who has dressed up the crème de la crème of Bollywood celebrities. He is a regular on the Indian fashion circuit and is known for his extravagant bridal outfits. If you are looking to wear something extraordinary, one of a kind wedding outfit pieces, then Tarun Tahiliani needs to be your designer.
7) Rohit Bal
Rohit Bal is a popular couture designer quite famous in the fashion circuit. But off late, his wedding and especially bridal designs are becoming quite popular amongst the masses as well. His last collection at Lakme Fashion Week titled “Koroshini” was a stunner show with an array of wedding lehengas, jackets, floor length Anarkalis taking the bridal fashion by storm.
He is one of the crème de la crème designers out there, and if your budget is above 2 lakhs for a wedding lehenga, you should definitely check out his collection.
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8) Anushree Reddy
Anushree Reddy has taken the bridal fashion by storm. Ever since her trademark floral lehengas were showcased the first time, every bride’s desire is to wear her bridal outfits in one of their wedding functions. Not too expensive, and girly as hell, her outfits are perfect for preceding functions, sister of the bride look and even for the wedding main function look.
9) Varun Bahl
Another handsome young designer based in New Delhi and a graduate of NIFT. Varun has embellished the works of Armani, a part of Kenzo Jungle, Jeans and Kenzo Paris, and Lacroix’s Bazaar and Jeans. Varun showcased his Spring Summer 2003 collection at White in Italy and was voted the ‘Best of Season’ from among 20 competing designers from different countries.
Best known for his expertise in blending the classic with the contemporary, the antique with the new and innovative use of fabrics to create a dreamy love affair for today’s kind of customer- a reflection of elegance, avant-garde, non-conformist yet rooted in classics. Most of his clients swear his clothes are their heirlooms like jewelry because of their classic sensibility and incredible quality.
His latest collection, the Vintage Garden was a floral paradise for brides. Some stunning couture designs on the ramp walk and these outfits were every bit royal as they can get. The above three are priced between INR 4, 50, 00 to INR 650,000.
10) JJ Valaya
If you are looking for some Rajasthani and western fusion bridal fashion wear, then this designer gem from NIFT is the right choice for you. With his flagship store in Gurgaon, his collection is easily available for to-be-wed brides in Delhi and NCR. His price starts from INR 7000 to INR 1,00,000 or more for an Anarkali, saree or a lehenga. His brands include J J Valaya Muse, J J Valaya Couture, Valaya Base, Valaya Home and The Home of the Traveler. Valaya was a founder member of the Board of Governors of the FDCI and the first official brand ambassador for Swarovski, globally. In 2011, Valaya’s Winter/Festive collection at Lakme Fashion Week titled TASVEER received positive reviews. The collection combined Valaya’s twin passions: photography and fashion. His clothes have been worn by various GCC royals and celebrities including Joseph Fiennes, Cate Blanchett, Hrithik Roshan and Kareena Kapoor.
So check out these 10 best bridal lehenga designers in India and their wedding collection and rock your big Day with their amazing outfits.
About the Author:
Namrata Sahu is the founder and editor of Frugal2Fab, a popular Indian Wedding Blog sharing inexpensive wedding inspirations for the Indian Bride. She is one of the few bloggers who gives ideas on how to have a fabulous (Pinterest-worthy) budget wedding.
Treasures of Indian Weddings (Part 2: Jewellery Designers)
Jewellery – the magical word which has the power to make any woman feel ecstatic. It can turn arguments into anniversary-feels, it can make us forget about the fight last night. And honestly, I don’t understand why men feel women are complicated and hard to impress. All we need is chocolate, jewelry and Sophia Websters in our life and voila, we’re happy!
Now, I don’t think I have to even describe the importance of good jewelry designers in Indian weddings. It’s like answering why 2+2=4. So let’s just look at the gems of this industry and fall in love with them all over again.
Best Jewellery Designers in India
1) Kishandas and co
When it comes to the best of Jewellery designers in India, Kishandas, and Co for Sabyasachi comes in our top list. It is the shiz for our elegance- craved brides and grooms-to-be. From a glam look to utter royalty and elegance, This Indian Nawabi Heritage won’t fail to impress. No words can describe the intensity of beautiful I am talking about here. So let the pictures below do the talking! Oh and this is just a teaser, you should definitely check out more on their site.
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2) Amrapali: Rajasthan’s Royalty
Inspired by the purest sense of Indian culture, old architecture and paintings, Amrapali stands out for its sophisticated designs which include Meenakari, Thewa, and Kundan. It is successful to showcase the rich heritage of India to the world. Speaking of which, some world-famous stars like Beyonce, Rihanna, Angelina Jolie and Jennifer Lopez have worn Amrapali creations, thus proving its worldwide charm and immense elegance. Jewellery designers that originate from Rajasthan just have to be perfect, no?
Check out their amazing collection here
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4) Tanishq
Beautifully handcrafted, innovative designs, stunning style makes way for the extravagant pieces of art put together by probably the most known jewelry brand in India, Tanishq.
“Hum har liye tayaar hain(We are ready for every kind of marriages)” is one of their taglines, and boy, they’re not kidding. From South Indian to Gujarati to Sikh, you’re surely gonna find stunning brides wearing the gorgeous creations by this brand. Good work, Tanishq!shaadi ke
Visit the ever-so-beautiful Tanishq here
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5) Maheep Kapoor (Satyani Jewels)
Trendy and gorgeous pieces inspired by the Mughal era for the woman in style is Maheep Kapoor for you. Her work is exquisite and done on emeralds, rubies, metals and diamonds. Celebrity fan following is there too, with charming faces like Kareena Kapoor Khan carrying them off beautifully.
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Jewellery Selection Tips
- Always keep in mind the colour combinations and possibly, don’t go for the matchy-matchy look. It’s a world of contrasts, so we recommend the jewellery to be in contrast with the attire, of course, depending on the colour of the work or lace on the garment.
- A sparkling wedding dress with sparkling jewellery is a big no-no. You don’t want to go over the board, do you? If your wedding dress has too much sparkle or is flashy, go for simple yet elegant pieces of jewellery and vice-versa.
- Neck-pieces, bangles, nose-wears and earrings that go with the design of your attire are recommended.
Let us know your opinions about the above-mentioned designers and also about your favourite jewellery designers of all time. Cheers!
The Best 4 Designers For Bridal Lehengas Under 1 Lakh
Tired of looking at bridal designer lehengas which are way out of your budget? Well, me too. It’s not everyday that one gets married. But spending a ton of money on a single lehenga can pinch quite a bit.
If you are a bride to be getting married in 2018 and want some fresh designer ideas, this post is the one for you. I have been searching for budget designers through my Wedding Blog Frugal2Fab for quite some time now. After a detailed research, these 4 lehenga designers are my top picks for bridal lehengas under 1 lakh.
Best Designers For Bridal lehengas Under 1 Lakh
To give you an idea, some of these designers even make lehengas in the range of under 40k, 50k, 70k and so on. So, depending on your budget you now know what your designers options can be.
#1 Rianta’s is the Best Mid-Range Budget Designer
Rianta’s tops my list because you can find lehengas in her collection even in the 30-40k range. Just like you, I am all for budget-conscious shopping for wedding and prewedding wear. Off late, a lot of otherwise budget designers have suddenly skyrocketed their prices, and it’s nice to see budding designers come up on the radar.
Whether it is casual, semi-casual, or bridal, Rianta’s offers a lot of options. My current favourites are their peplum choli lehengas. They look super cute and are perfect for those prewedding functions and even for the sister of the bride to wear on the wedding day.
You can also shop online for Rianta’s outfits on Pernia’s Pop Up Shop.
Price Range of Rianta’s Lehengas: Starting from 25k upwards
#2 Natasha Dalal is Perfect For Your Reception Party Outfit
It’s such a joy when one comes across designers whose designs are instant love. Natasha Dalal is one such new designer on the block. Her name has come up mostly in connection to Varun Dhawan since Sonam Ki Shaadi. But for once, I wish the rumour mills spoke more about the young designers’ talent instead.
Pastels are ruling for a while now. In this designers collection, her signature style is modern glamour with timeless sophistication.
Natasha’s designs are set apart by their romantic silhouettes and exquisite detailing featuring embroidered laces, delicate beading, featherweight tulle and rich silks. Her signature is to combine craftsmanship and opulent work with modern lines making her customers look and feel nothing short of glamorous.
You will find silk lehengas with 3d floral detailing. Also, a careful integration of pearls and beads all over her outfits. From gowns to cold shoulders, crop top skirts and more…her taste is very feminine. But she keeps it young and trendy.
The gorgeous soft colours with the intricate detailing are perfect for those pre-wedding functions like engagement, cocktail, sangeet and even for bridesmaids outfits.
Price Range of Natasha Dalal Lehengas: Starting from 45k upwards
#3 Pleats Mumbai is Perfect for the Modern Bride
Pleats is a company by sister duo Kaksha and Dimple Purohit. Their brand stands for pastel hues and indo-western silhouettes. Specialising in lehengas and newly in bridal wear. Their style is all about the drapes, and dazzling look altogether.
If there is one word to define their collection, I would say it’s whimsical. Beautiful printed textures in fluid, romantic minimal embroidery. If you are not a fan of flared over the top lehengas, want something simple yet beautiful, then Pleats Mumbai is the label for you.
My favourite from their collection is the Mustards and Grey lehengas. These colours are trending this wedding season, and are perfect to wear from morning to evening functions. Whether you are the bride or the sister of the bride/groom, these outfits will make you look ravishing.
The label imbibes ethnic aesthetics with modern influences with a rich use of delicate embroideries and intricate handwork. A variety of silhouettes and categories of products are created with one singular concept of elegance and feminine appeal.
Also available in their collection is a beautiful royal blue lehenga with the baby pink dupatta. It is the perfect pick for a spring summer wedding.
Price Range of Pleats Mumbai Lehengas: Starting from 50k upwards
#4 AsoPalav has Beautiful Budget Lehengas for the Traditional Bride
AsoPalav is an Indian Bridal & Silk store based out of Gujarat. They have multiple stores both online and offline. But their main showrooms are in Surat and Ahmedabad.
I am especially a fan of their silk lehengas. They are so hard to come by. AsoPalav not only keeps monotone silk bridal lehengas, but also does nice contrasting lehengas. Their latkans and the blouse style give their outfits a royal touch while still maintaining a budget.
Recommended Read: How to chose the colour of your wedding lehenga
If you are a bride to be planning your wedding shopping in Gujarat, then this should be your first stop. The brand has everything from sarees to ethnic wear like lehengas for weddings. They also have fusion western wear for your sangeet and cocktail party. It’s like a one-stop shop. The best part is the store is not just for the bride. You can shop here with your mum and sister and find everything under one roof.
The thing I like most about this brand is its versatility in terms of prices. Whether you are a bride with a 20k budget or a 2 lakhs budget, they have something for everyone.
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Your Seasonal Color Guide For Wedding Lehenga
While red and gold are the traditional hues for an Indian bride, a little experimenting could give marvelous results. Every bride wants to look flawless on her wedding. The most important element that needs to shine through is obviously the wedding Lehenga. Colors are to play with and have fun with. It’s time to break the mainstream bridal lehenga palate and make a statement with your outfit on your wedding. Additionally, there are certain colors that are just made for different seasons! Here is your seasonal color guide for wedding lehenga.
Seasonal Color Guide For Wedding Lehenga
November – February: Mesmerising Winter
The winter months are attributed to dullness and laziness. One only wishes to cuddle up in their blanket all the time and never move. Therefore, to please the eyes in such a season the colors need to be sharp, dark and clear. Go BOLD! open up your winter palate to colors like steel blue, icy cobalt, hot pink, strawberry pink, fuchsia, ruby red, and emerald green. What to avoid: pastels, light colors, gold, orange or beige. If your wedding is in the winter months, it is your time to experiment with the winter colors and turn those heads around.
March and April: Lovely Lively Spring
Spring means blossoming flowers, popping colors everywhere and a new energy in the air. To equalize with that freshness in the air, if you are marrying in these two months of spring you have a wide range of colors to try on! Transition into the month of warmness with warm and comforting tones like an uplifting camel, magical corals, luscious limes, sun-kissed goldens and pleasing peaches. Avoid wearing dark and sharp shades if you want the picture perfect outfit.
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May- July: Rejuvenating Summer
Summer makes everyone happy and chirpy, doesn’t it? The power of the sun makes the days longer and illuminates us with our brightness… To preserve the coolness in summer the perfect shades, therefore, become the delightful PASTELSHonestly, these are my favorite hues, they are so much fun and bring so much energy even in its subtle undertone. So in this season, go with lusty lavender, delicate pink, misty mint, mauve, baby blue, light lime, and teal. Pair colors together and experiment with some lightness and funkiness. What to avoid: Dark colors, monotonous gloomy blues. (Insider: I would personally go with lavender, it’s such a gorgeous fresh shade! Totally breathtaking)
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August-October: Awestruck-ing Autumn
The final pick of the seasonal color guide for wedding lehenga finishes with Autumn symbolizing falling leaves from the tree, changing colors, and sceneries. It is a beautiful season and a great midway between summer to winter. It goes from drizzles to festive in no time and to celebrate this perfect autumn temperature, you need to play with tangerines, elegant oranges, subtle browns, rusty reds, olive greens, beige, and golds. Avoid colors like navy blue or too bright popping shades. Make your appearance priceless with the amazing autumn shades and be ready for a million compliments from your friends and family!
Well, this was my take on the seasonal color guide for wedding lehenga or you can say my seasonal color palette for bridal wear. Some of the designs above are designed by Sabyasachi, Manish Malhotra, Ritu Kumar, Tarun Tahiliani, Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla. Hope you find your color for the wedding lehengas this wedding season.
Get Your Dream Ethnic Wear At Sareez.com
“What’s fashion today is the history tomorrow,” hence it becomes important for you to keep your closet updated in accordance with the latest trends. What’s better than exploiting the online shopping to not only keep yourself updated but to get your favourite designer wear delivered at your doorstep. We got an opportunity to interview one such online store which has now become one of the most recognised online stores in India for ethnic wear, Sareez. So stay with us until the last question to know more about them. Here we go:
Wedamor – Tell us something about Sareez, when it got started and where is it based?
Sareez – Sareez is one of the largest and the most recognised online stores for Indian ethnic wears. Founded in 2009, Sareez, today, has emerged to be a globally loved and preferred provider of a variety of Indian ethnic attires including Sarees, Salwar Kameez, Lehengas, Sherwani, Kaftans and more. We are based out of Kolkata, West Bengal, India. We at Sareez boast of our team of designers and craftsmen, who works together to make our dream of defining Indian ethnicity come alive.
Wedamor – Would you like to describe the services you are offering and how are you different from your competitors?
Sareez – We have an exclusive collection of designer sarees, salwars, lehengas, gowns, kids wear, menswear and western wear too. On an average, we add more than 200 fresh and unique designer products daily. We have customised stitching option. We provide the 100% quality fabric at the best price. We ship worldwide too.
Wedamor – Could you share your complete order cycle with our users for a particular garment?
Sareez – Shopping at Sareez is very easy and simple. You need to follow the following process:
- Go to the product page you want to buy, select add to cart option.
- In the cart page, you can check your total price amount and you have the edit cart option too.
- Next is Checkout: You can opt for guest checkout or can create an account.
- For Indian Customers, COD is available but buyers from other countries can choose from Credit Card, Debit Card or Paypal.
- Place the order at Sareez.com.
- If you opt for customised stitching then, sign in and share your measurement details there.
- We have chat support to assist you in every possible way.
Wedamor – Do you think slowly the Indians are getting inclined more towards online shopping despite having the measurement, quality, and other such issues?
Sareez – Yes, we live in a digital world, so when everything we can do online, why not shopping? Moreover, it is time-saving and hassle-free. For quality and other issues, we have an easy return policy. We have a team of experienced tailors so in most of the cases customers feel happy with their products.
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Wedamor – What has been your biggest challenge along the way?
Sareez – There are many online sites, which are giving products at a very low price in order to attract customers. But quality, stitching, design etc. are very cheap in this case. So, sometimes customers ask why our price is high? But if you compare, we are giving the best price. Starting from fabric quality, design everything is perfect in our case. If the customer is shopping products above $99, then in foreign countries we are giving free shipping. In other cases, it is only $9 for a single product.
So, these online stores and their wrong approach become the biggest challenge for us.
Wedamor – How has the journey been so far and what are your future plans?
Sareez – There were ups and downs in this journey, still our intention is always to serve the best to our customers. We would like to grow more, want to expand our business and looking for a global recognition.
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4 Best Offbeat Bridal Lehenga Ideas For Summer
Best Offbeat Bridal Lehenga Ideas For Summer
So what if the summer in our country is not as pleasant as the other countries? We are sure that our brides are able to beat the heat and set themselves in a perfect summer look to rock the wedding aisle. What makes us say so? Well, we have a few ultra-gorgeous latest bridal lehenga ideas for summer that are minimalist but perfect for a summer special wedding. They are subdued yet cheerful, contemporary yet ethnic and are the right blend of glitz and poise. Are YOU planning to get hitched in a summer month? This article would be the ideal place for you to draw some major inspirations. So, read on!
Ethnicity with a touch of contemporary
Well, that could be the best way to describe this beautifully designed lehenga for summer. Besides being a trendy, modern bride, you can try different. If you want to carry your traditional style on the wedding night, this stunning lehenga is for you. The sorbet color to the exquisite silver zari design with a pop of subtle meenakari. Which makes this perfect for the summer brides. Moreover, its off-shoulder blouse has added a twist to the style and is sure to lend the necessary comforts in the heat.
Who says red is not the colour for summer?
Will you still believe that red is not the color for summer after looking at this lehenga? The right blend of glamour and poise of this bridal lehenga has doubled. The elegance of the colour red without making it ultra loud and dazzling. In addition, the multicolour floral motif all over the skirt has added a charm to the attire and the off-shoulder shimmery blouse has taken it to a whole new level. So, all the brides-to-be who are still indecisive about wearing red in summer. And the ones thinking about bridal lehenga ideas for summer. Just go ahead and pick an elegant piece of red lehenga for your D-Day to give a pleasant stunt to your guests.
Play around with more colours
We believe that wedding is the most important event of life. The brides have every right to experiment with their trousseau and style (definitely without ignoring the tradition and culture). So, do not hesitate to play around with colours even if you are getting married in one of the scorching summer months. You can team a royal blue skirt embellished with a multi-coloured floral design. Along with a pitch colour off-shoulder cape style blouse to exhibit your unique style. To enhance it further accessorize it with trendy jewellery and steal the spotlight of the D-Day.
If you still want to stick to a light hue
Well, it’s absolutely fine if you still want to stick to a light shade of bridal lehenga choli. After all, it’s your D-Day and your wish should be our command. So, we have carefully handpicked a pitch colour lehenga adorned with intricate bronze zari work all over the skirt and the blouse. While light and sophisticated hue of the lehenga will add a touch of finesse to your summer bridal look. Its muted zari work will reflect your subtle style on the other. To add a further bling, go ahead and pair it with a statement set of jewellery and create the necessary impression all around.
So our dear readers, do let us know how did you find our bridal lehenga ideas for summer in the comment section as we are open to any ideas/ suggestions/improvements.
Recommended read: 10 Latest Bridal Lehenga Designs For Your Wedding Day
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10 Best Places For Wedding Shopping In Delhi/NCR
Weddings are a big affair in India. Everything about weddings is bigger and grander here but nothing can be compared to shopping for a wedding. One can begin 3 months or even a year in advance but it doesn’t ever end. Right to the last moment, a bua or masi is pointing out what needs to be bought and also stating how “the wedding won’t be the same without it”. This may lead to chaos and panic, to avoid this, we bring to you the 10 best places for wedding shopping in Delhi so that you are prepared well in advance and to show them that everything is under control.
Wedding Shopping in Delhi: Mystery Solved
Let’s cover the difficult part first. Clothes are the biggest investment for a wedding because you have to dress to impress. So here are the best places for wedding shopping in Delhi.
1. Chandni Chowk
The first market which comes to your mind when you hear about wedding shopping is Chandni Chowk. Chandni Chowk is your one-stop market if you want some affordable clothes for your wedding. A Sabyasachi rip-off for just Rs 40,000 or the lehenga your favourite star wore for Rs. 50,000 is a joy to behold. Om Prakash Jawahar Lal, Asiana Couture, and Sudhir Bhai Saree Waale are some of the most popular shops there.
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2. Karol Bagh
The most affordable place to shop in Delhi, the Ajmal Khan Road has something for everyone. Frontier Raas, Study by Janak are your go-to place for some of the best wedding Lehengas. Sahil Bazaar and Chhabra 555 for some light wear, the Raymond Shop, Study by Janak and Saurabh Silk Emporium are perfect for the would-be groom.
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3. Hauz Khas Village
If you are looking for some unique, trendy and different designer wear for your wedding then head to the Hauz Khas Village. For new waves and traditional prints, head to Rewaz while luxurious fabrics and gorgeous embellishments are the USP of Megha and Jigar. Their amazing fabrics combined with the stunning colors create wonderful bridal attires that will surely sweep you off your feet.
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4. Shahpur Jat
Shahpur Jat, the heaven for wedding shoppers houses the best boutiques and stores in Delhi. 1600 AD for hatke clothes, Madsam Tinzin for classic garments, Niket & Jainee for some of the best fusion art and AntarDESI for the grooms have amazing options for everyone and the cherry on top, they are affordable too.So, head here to buy the best clothes for your fairy tale wedding.
Now, for the jewellery, because an attire is incomplete without the right jewellery. There are some gorgeous artificial jewellery stores out there who can satisfy all your fashion cravings without rendering you broke and leading you to the successful wedding shopping. Also, these stores have jewellery which is as close to the real thing as they can get.
5. Pal D’zigns
Amazing bridal sets with exquisite designs are their forte. They have a wide range of products and designs to select from. The best thing about their jewellery is that it is available in almost every material possible such as stones, metals and much more.
Address: F-27, Ashok Vihar, Phase-1, Delhi, 110052
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6. Amrapali
If you know anything about artificial jewellery then you have surely heard the name of Amrapali. They have a wide variety of options to choose from. The amazing craftsmanship and designs based on traditional designs yet graceful make them one of the most sought-after stores in the circuit of bridal jewellery.
Address: 39/39A, Khan Market, New Delhi 110003
7. Durga Bangle Store
For the perfect bangles to go with your clothes, whether it be studded bangles, metal ones or even lac bangles, they have everything. So visit their store after the rest of the wedding shopping in Delhi to buy bangles that match and accentuate your outfit.
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8. Classic Wedding Cards
Wedding invites, one of the most important elements of a wedding and you so do not want to get them wrong. Simple, charming designs on great quality paper, make for the perfect wedding card. Embossed, sleek cards to perfect packaging and decorating your card packages, they have it all. On top of this, they are reasonably priced.
Address: 4118, Gali Satte Wali, Chawri Bazar
9. Rasmo Riwaz
Your one-stop shop for beautiful wedding cards. The high-quality paper and beautiful designs are a reason for their popularity. They have various customization options helping you to create an invite as you like.
Address: 3848, Gali Lohe Wali, Chawri Bazar
10. Fab India
For accessories and much more, head to Fab India, they will surely have a “cute” purse, a “beautiful” jacket or a “definite match” earrings for your outfits. What’s even better is that they have stores all across Delhi. So head there to pick something for your D-day.
So, these are the 10 best places for wedding shopping in Delhi where you must head to. Call your sisters, friends, cousins and happy shopping.
Bridal Accessories Look With These 7 Accessories
Being a bride is one of the happiest feelings in the world. It’s difficult to recall since when we automatically start planning for our big day. Everyone starts planning even when they have no immediate wedding plans on the cards. And when the day is finally decided, there are butterflies in the stomach. The official planning starts with full swing then! What to wear, what accessories to carry, all of it becomes an important decision while planning your bridal look. To help you during this exciting period of your life, we have created a list of Bridal accessories that will enhance your look on your wedding day:
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Also called “passa” at some places; it is a piece of jewelry to be adorned on the side of your forehead. It comes from the Arabic culture and now preferred by many brides irrespective of the culture/religion they belong to. It adds beauty to your side look and an awe-inspiring appearance overall!
Matha Patti
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Just have a look at the jewelry and you will know why you need it to enhance your look on your wedding day. A traditional piece of jewelry in many parts of India, it is now adorned by brides all over to look beautiful on their wedding day. You can find an array of designs to choose from. There are some which are very simple with just a few gemstones or effortless chain ones as well if you want to carry the minimalistic bride look. There are heavy ones too, which shines like a tiara on your head. For, you will always be a queen of your kingdom!
Haath-Phool Bridal Accessories
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Enhance your look by making your hands look beautiful on the big day. Bridal Accessories apart from henna and bangles, this jewelry which consists of a bracelet and ring(s) connected with the embellished chain, can add a gorgeous look to your hands. Your hands attract many looks on your wedding day. Therefore, they must look as gorgeous as your pretty face!
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Anklets Bridal Accessories
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You might ignore them for they are supposed to be hidden under your wedding dress. But along with other accessories, you must choose splendid anklets as well. Whenever you walk, you should give a glimpse of beauty from head to toe. It will also help you get some great wedding pictures to cherish for your lifetime. You can choose from silver, gold and gemstone anklets. For the typical authentic bridal look, ‘kundan’ anklets are most popular these days and you will get a wide variety of them to choose from!
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Flowers
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No, we aren’t talking about the venue decorations. You can use flowers to enhance your look as well when you become a bride. Flowers had been used to adorn women since a long period of time. And now, it has again become the latest fashion trend. Be it celebrity or any other bride (for every bride is a celebrity for the day!), everyone is going for flower embellishments. You can keep it light but surely some flowers will make your day more magical!
Clutches- You doesn’t need to carry everything that day, so a small clutch will suffice for keeping the essentials. Don’t go for handbags as they take up too much of the limelight than required. There are pretty bridal clutches available these days. Box clutches are totally in. Choose an embellished one matching with your wedding dress and other accessories. Another advice, choose similar themes. For example, if your wedding dress has pearl embroidery on it, choose a clutch with pearls studded/ embroidered on it.
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Hair accessories
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Your hairdo does a lot to your overall bridal look. Make sure to use some gorgeous hair accessories. Take special interest in choosing your hair accessories when you are not covering your head for your wedding day. Your hairstyle and accessories will matter much more then. The pins that help in holding the hairstyle should be the same shade of your hair so that it doesn’t show up unnecessarily. Even if you are going the conventional way and covering your head, you can use beautiful accessories that peek from your head cover as most of them are made up of very light fabric.
So, keep this list handy while you ponder over how to enhance your look and be the best of brides in the history of ever!
Good luck, gorgeous!
10 Wedding Dress Shopping Mistakes Brides Must Avoid
Shopping for your wedding dress is the most exciting part of the wedding planning.As a bride-to-be, you have put in so much of effort to make your day a perfect one. It is the moment you have probably been dreaming of your entire life.There are clothes to buy, sangeet rehearsals, fixing venues and what not.There’s just so much to handle that people often forget something or the other.
Some Common Wedding Dress Shopping Mistakes Brides Must Avoid
So, to make your shopping a little stress-free, we have these 10 common wedding dress shopping mistakes to help the brides avoid them.
1) Shopping Too Early
Many brides make this wedding dress shopping mistake of getting everything very early from the wedding date.Since many factors can influence the style of your wedding dress such as the venue and the weather so, it’s important to have the rest of your wedding details before you shop. Moreover, shopping very early say more than 12 months before your wedding means you’ll miss out on more trendy outfits.
2) Not Doing Your Homework Before Buying
Before you go in the market to find your wedding dress make sure to check some latest trends online. Not just style and colours but also plan your budget before.Note it all down as it will help you to get the best deal.
3) Shopping With Too Many People
For a stress-free shopping experience do not take too many people with you.We know this is the most important outfit and you want to make sure everything is absolutely right but having so many opinions will actually make your shopping a complete mess.So, it would be best to take only a few important people for a genuine opinion while you shop.
4) Don’t Fall For Sales and Discounts
We know we all love securing a great deal but do not shop your wedding dress from the sales section as they usually have discounts on the pieces from the previous season.As a bride-to-be, you should wear latest and trendy clothes so, when you are shopping remember to only see the latest collection and new arrivals.
5) Matching From Top to Bottom
Don’t shop everything colour coordinated because that will not make you look very charming.But do not worry as this is one of the very common wedding dress shopping mistakes which can be surely avoided. Look for different colours, shades, and pattern while shopping.Wearing little contrasting colours will make you look more vibrant.
6) Not Planning Your Budget
It is quite natural for brides to get carried away while shopping for their wedding day and many people end up spending way too much than their budget.So, having a pre-planned clear budget can help so much while shopping for your wedding dress.If you know your budget before then, you would only see dresses that fit your budget.
7) Trying Way Too Many Dresses
You may want to try out all the styles of dresses available in the store.But if you will try each and every bridal dress then you will end up getting confused.This will also be a very time wasting process and you won’t be able to pick a single one for yourself.So, avoid trying many dresses and be clear as to kind of outfit you desire.
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8) Not Choosing the Right Colour
Choosing the right colour of your outfit is very important but it is also where brides make their wedding dress shopping mistakes.Always, choose colours which compliment your skin tone.Never buy a shade which may make you look dull or washed out. Do make sure to choose the right colour which even enhances your natural glow.
9) Do Not Go For the First One You See
You may love the first dress you see in the store but don’t make this mistake of finalising it immediately.You might never know what’s in the store next for you.Always see other options of dresses to buy from and then, select the one you feel the most gorgeous in.
10) Not Checking the Fittings Very Well
The wedding dress is quite heavy and difficult to handle.Remember you will not just sit on your wedding.You will have to do a lot of rituals which will involve moving around, walking, bending etc, so make sure your fittings are perfect.Wearing an outfit in which you are comfortable is most important.Never go for any dress which makes you uncomfortable as you will have to spend a lot of time wearing it.
Was this list helpful? Then, share it with your friends and family and don’t forget to tell us your views in the comments section below.
How to Give a Fusion Touch to Your Wedding Wear
Indian weddings are all about a riot of colors and vibrancy. Good food, good people, and good fashion. And the soon-to-be married couples always try to come up with something unique when it comes to looking their absolute best on the best day of their life. Thanks to the wide variety of textiles, prints, and colors available, mixing and matching aka fusion wedding wear is becoming a big hit for couples to show up in their stylish best on the D-day.
Kabir Mehra and Samarth Hegde from Herringbone & Sui, a custom made menswear brand, and designer Priyanka Modi from label AM: PM explains how.
Advice on Men’s Wedding Wear Fashion
1) Like always, if it’s a day event the wise color choices are pastel shades, floral motifs, bold prints or bright shade fabrics with subtle intricate embroidery. Stick to light embroideries like ari and pitta. They will look opulent but are never OTT. For a contemporary fusion touch, pair a bandi with a shirt instead of kurta, and jeans instead of pajama.
2) Opt for velvet bandh gala in black-tie events. The end result of mixing velvet with such a traditional attire is super classy. You can pair the bandh gala with black braided trousers and voila, you have your own Indian style tuxedo. Customization of these wedding wear is also gaining popularity these days. You can change the buttons and linings of your attires for a more personalized style.
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3) For another cool fusion wedding look, you can pair a 100% linen made Mao jacket which is breathable, comfortable and top notch stylish. Pair it with a cotton trouser or jeans for a semi-formal or casual look. The idea is, you must dress in a way that reflects your personality. Make few changes here and there and get a completely new aka fusion look for your wedding.
Advice on Women’s Wedding Wear Fashion
1) Fret not ladies, the traditional wedding wears will not conceal your free-spirited personality on your biggest day of life. There are ways to mix and match traditions with trends and here’s how. For casual and semi-formal events pair a linen made skirt lehenga with a brocade crop top.
2) Banarasi . The same can also be paired with a light lehenga or waves. You can also pair a heavy worked lehenga with a subtly opulent white shirt or short jacket made of palazzo.
3) While zardozi and mukaish are our favorites occasions like weddings, you can also find plenty of velvet, silk, and organza in your preferred wedding store these days. Fabrics like these have a contemporary flair in them and when paired with pearls, instead of gold and kundans, it sure gives an interesting fusion look. Try interesting sequins to jazz things up a little more.
Indian Celebrity Maternity Style – No more hiding!
Gone are the days when moms-to-be were enclosed within four walls to save their baby bumps from public glares. Celebrity maternity style has changed the scenario significantly by helping women get rid of the inhibitions regarding their body in that particular phase. Giving birth is a beautiful process and something women are blessed with, so why do one need to escape with the body that precedes it? Women are beautiful in every phase of their life and the changing Indian celebrity maternity style has given a complete makeover to the thought. Let’s see how the B-town is going with the baby bumps in style!
Genelia D’Souza
With hubby Riteish Deshmukh always on the side, the pretty actress flaunted her baby bump with all the glow the little one bought her. Genelia D’Souza made quite a few public appearances with her baby (now Riaan Deshmukh). Her smile was adorable as ever and the father of the baby won hearts with the care and love he showed during the time.
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Genelia D’Souza and hubby Riteish at a wedding reception in Mumbai. Genelia looks fab in the blue and golden attire!
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Doesn’t she look pretty?
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Genelia D’Souza spotted in a rather casual look during her pregnancy. Comfy and stylish!
Kareena Kapoor Khan
The leading lady covered the extra mile to give a whole new dimension to Indian celebrity maternity style. Not only did she stick to her work commitments, but managed to give some glamorous maternity poses to remember till long!
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Yes, Kareena Kapoor Khan managed to walk the ramp with the tiny human in her belly! It doesn’t end here. She walked the ramp as a showstopper for the ace designer Sabyasachi.
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No leg showing during pregnancy? Well, our “Bebo” is beyond norms!
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A flowy pink dress adorned by our lovely Bebo during her maternity days!
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Hot in Red! the ‘nawab bahu’ certainly left the paparazzi awe-struck!
Mira Rajput
The Kapoor’s, who became parents around the same time as nawabs, were equally in the news the whole time. Though not many appearances were made by Mira Rajput, she certainly managed to keep up with the Indian celebrity maternity style.
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Mira Rajput spotted in a beautiful Anarkali dress at the Lakme Fashion Week during the early days of her pregnancy.
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Spotted with hubby Shahid Kapoor, Mira Rajput chose to be with casual and comfortable clothing rather than ultra glamourous dresses!
Shilpa Shetty Kundra
The most flexible lady of Bollywood was also clicked a few times during her pregnancy. It was really sweet of hubby Raj Kundra to accompany his wife to the events. Even though she didn’t make big news, but hey! We know she is all beauty!
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Amrita Arora Ladak
Amrita Arora was pregnant with her second baby during the grand event of “Saifeena” getting hitched. But that doesn’t give any reason to skip a close friend’s wedding, right? Amrita Arora showed up in a lovely Indian wear. The pretty mommy-to-be surely added jewels to the Indian celebrity maternity style!
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Shweta Tiwari and Nisha Rawal!
Not only Bollywood, but the well-known television stars are also not shying away from flaunting their baby curves. Shweta Tiwari and Nisha Rawal make it to the top of the list. Look at the glow!
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The present Indian celebrity maternity style is surely inspiring for all the new mommies-to-be who are a little conscious about their growing bellies. Ladies! it is not something to worry about, you are a tiny human’s entire world. Quite literally! Celebrate, be happy, and let the maternity glow do all the talking!
7 Awesome Indo-Western Outfits For Weddings You Can Try This Season
With more and more people switching to Indo-western outfits for weddings, new and bold styles have emerged. Elements of western clothing were first absorbed into Indian clothing in the 1960s and 1970s. Since then, many began experimenting with the idea of Indo-western fashion. We are now in the second decade of the 21st century and weddings are soon becoming a popular occasion for experimenting.
Many celebrities have also taken the Indo-western path of dressing. Sonam Kapoor and Shilpa Shetty are two notable fashion icons when it comes to Indo-western fashion.
So, bride or not, you can shine at a wedding with these exquisite Indo-western fashion attire!
Must Try Indo-Western Outfits For Weddings
Here are 7 trending styles of Indo-western clothing that you can try this wedding season:
1) Flowy Top With Leggings
Very casual but at the same time, chic looking, is this look of slit flowy suit with leggings. To add a bit of bling to your outfit, you can either go heavy with the suit or the leggings. A bright and glittery top can be paired with a modest pair of leggings or vice versa. Either way, this outfit is sure to turn heads as it highlights all your curves.
2) Pre-draped Sarees
If you are looking for something on the traditional wedding side, then this pre-draped saree is perfect! Many celebrities have also been seen wearing this look for weddings and other events. Pre-draped sarees not only make you stand out from the rest but also add a comfort element to the regular saree. An added advantage of this outfit is that you can wear a heavily designed blouse and it will dominate your look! Pre-draped sarees are the most popular Indo-western outfits for weddings and they are taking over weddings everywhere!
3) Dhotis
Whoever said dhotis are to be worn only by men? This dhoti-inspired indo-western outfit is the perfect combination of classy and chic. Karishma Kapoor aced this look with a set of white blouse and dhoti-style pants. If you wish to add a traditional twist to it, you can add a pre-draped saree with dhoti pants and a colorful blouse!
4) Long Tunic With Skirt
Long tunics with skirts are not your regular wedding attire but it is sure to make your standout! Bright, contrasting clothing is what this outfit is all about. You can use bold colors to get an unconventional look. A long tunic can even be paired with dhoti pants to get a unique, new look.
5) Unconventional Lehengas
Lehengas have been the wedding dress code for the ladies since time immemorial! But how to add an Indo-western twist to this traditional wedding attire? Switch to a more western style of blouse and you are good to go. An off-shoulder blouse, a cold-shoulder blouse, or even a one-shoulder blouse! Many different ways to turn lehenga choli into an Indo-western outfit! Switch from stone-work skirts to more simpler styles like sequin or patch-work skirts. You can also experiment with the colors of your blouse to make it stand out!
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6) Palazzos
Nothing screams Indo-western louder than palazzo pants! Palazzos have always been a casual piece of clothing but now you can even turn them into a wedding outfit. Flowy palazzos turned wedding-perfect with a bit of sequin work or glitter or even stonework is just perfect if you want something comfy, yet stylish. Add a trendy crop top blouse to these palazzos and you are assured a gorgeous wedding outfit!
7) Long Jacket Over Anarkali
This next outfit will give a dazzling princess look! Long jacket with a front slit worn over an Anarkali is an elegant indo-western attire that you can wear to your next wedding function! This outfit adds a unique twist to the traditional Anarkali. You can always go heavy with this look by adding a jacket with intricate stone-work or sequin work.
So what are you waiting for? This season, try these trendy Indo-western outfits for weddings and charm everyone with your style and glam! Step away from the boring, traditional wedding attire. It’s time to change the conventional style!
5 Inspirational Instagram Fashion Bloggers You Should Follow
Now we all know how much of a role social media has on our lives, big or small. New fashion bloggers are shooting out on Instagram every day with their new style, new fashion statements and a new sense of dressing. Among all these different hues of fashion, there’s some that remain on top with their peculiar taste of things that stand out in the crowd. I’m going to focus on some of the amazing Instagram fashion bloggers who are experts in terms of fashion, hair, makeup, and wedding matters.
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5 Instagram Fashion Bloggers You Must Follow
Here we list 5 of the most glam and bam bloggers on Instagram who knows what’s up:
1) The Wedding Brigade
A wedding coming up and you’re not sure about the jewelry, mehendi, outfit, hairstyle and 10 more things? Follow the ultimate shaadi account for A-class inspiration. Discover all trends, fashionistas, top-notch hairstyles, ‘can’t-get-your-eyes-off” wedding outfits and much more epic-ness coming your way!
2) Sherry Maldonado
We Need Her Hair Guys! Sherry Maldonado is known for her gorgeous hair and her more gorgeous hair styling tips and tricks. You can find a hairstyle suitable for all your major occasions; from a simple Dutch braid with flowers to a more complex Christmas hairstyle.
Apart from styling, this Instagram fashion blogger uploads frequent hair-care techniques and hair hacks too.
Start following her ASAP. You owe that much to your hair, guys.
3) That Boho Girl
Kritika Khurana, with her boho-themed fashion, is a source of inspiration to many. Now I personally love her way of dressing, and I’ll tell you why. Fashion to most of the girls, at least here in Delhi, is, wear as short clothes as you possibly can, at all times, at all occasions.
So bloggers like her, who actually promote the label ‘fashion is comfort’ and it’s how you carry off something, anything, how you can experiment with clothes from even your mom’s closet, and how that piece of crop top could look gorgeous with that salwaar, give major motivation to people to ditch the old-school styles and discover their own sense of fashion.
Follow her for getting your daily dose of boho! Oh and also, you can find her on YouTube too (trust me, you wanna see her hairstyle videos too).
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4) Aakriti Rana Gill and Shaurya Sanadhya
Say Hi to our pretty and chic little things! The pink color used to highlight their name is for a reason, lol. Both of them have a similar taste in fashion. From subtle and pink looks to bold and glam makeovers, they bring out the college girl in you and that never goes in the wrong direction. They also have a YouTube channel called Pretty Little things in which they talk about random fashion tricks, hacks, styling techniques, hair care and more (and they both look adorable in it)
5) Huda Beauty
In the list of bloggers, we can’t leave MAKE-UP behind as it’s a very important part of a girl’s routine. Follow the amazing Instagram account of Huda beauty as she blesses us with her stunning makeup tutorials, tips, and some must-know skin care routines.
So, this was our pick for the 5 inspirational Instagram fashion bloggers whom you can follow for your daily dose of inspiration. Who’s your favorite? Don’t forget to share with us in the comments box.
Latest Bridal Sharara Designs Which Can’t Get Ignored in 2018
It’s 2018 and the latest trend raging among the fashion ramps are shararas. Now you know what the problem is, there are n number of designs to choose from, you like all of them than what to select. So here I come in again with latest bridal sharara designs which can’t get ignored in 2018.
But before we go into the design, as you know the drill here are something that you must know about sharara.
Sharara is a traditional dress which originated in Lucknow and was commonly worn piece worn in Nawab’s family. Worn by Asian women, specifically Indian and Pakistani woman, a sharara is a bottom wear fitted at the top just like a trouser and has a flair like a lehenga as we move below the knee. However, it is very different from both trouser and skirt as it is a blend of both. Lately, this has become a style statement for many brides. Quite frankly they do look gorgeous!
Latest Bridal Sharara Designs For 2018 Weddings
So here are some of the bridal sharara designs that will compliment your beauty and up your fashion game.
Pink Bling
This shade of pink is being loved by all the brides since forever. What makes this whole dress amazing is the net top and the sharara which has silver borders making it one of the most amazing pieces when it comes to bridal sharara designs.
Embroidered And Rusty
This one is a naqshi dabka work both on top and sharara which makes it gorgeous. The golden work is highlighted by the colors which are quite traditional. This look is definitely for those who want to keep it traditional. This look is unique as the portion above the knee is completely plain while that below the knee has the dabka work which looks gorgeous.
Traditionality
Red and gold- the two colors that can never be out for any bride. This dress looks exceptional with the sharara being embroidered with a golden thread adding to the whole look. the embroidery compliments the cloth with the golden self-print.
Bright Delight
First of all the colors– orange and pink look amazing in itself. Adding to it is the big hint of golden which enhances the whole look.
Royal Blue
If you do not know that the blue color is ruling and raging over everyone then you have definitely been living under the rock. The silver top compliments the entire blue sharara. This designs looks awesome with the self-print flow below the knee.
Cape It
We all know that capes are totally in right now, then why not add it to your sharara top. The almost invisible print in the sharara look beautiful but the cape steals the show. This look from the book of bridal sharara designs looks out of this world and trust me you are going to look ethereal.
All The Glitters
The shade is love, you cannot really hate it or ignore it. Further, you cannot the really beautiful and most glittery sharara that looks adorable and not to forget extremely stylish. The top has sitara work that increases its beauty. No matter what, this one is going to up your style statement. Your mission to slay your functions has hit its target.
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A sharara is a blend of two fashion cultures, one Pakistani and the other Indian. It is also one of those pieces that have been very popular among eminent personalities. So, why wait? Here you have some of the best Bridal sharara designs that you definitely cannot miss in this year of 2018.
Budget Friendly Make-up Products For a Newly-Wed Bride
With all the grandeur of a Big Fat Indian Wedding, expenses are already sky high. Whether it be the location, the décor, food, or the outfits themselves, it all becomes a huge pile of stress. One tries to manage it all but there is always a limit to tolerance and no matter how much they try to hide it, or show that they are coping with it well, it is bound to show on one’s face. Not acceptable, right?
Budget Friendly Makeup Products Which Are Must For a Newly Wed Bride
As a bride, it is essential to keep the skin glowing, healthy and beautiful so here are a few of the best budget friendly makeup products that are not too heavy on your wallet or skin.
Revlon ColorStay Makeup for Combination Skin
Oily skin is forever a concern and, though putting a handkerchief to our face makes for temporary relief, but, running to powder our nose takes up too much time. The ColorStay foundation from Revlon is one of the best budget friendly makeup products that tries to solve the problem of stubborn and sticky oil and ensures a drier skin which looks and feels supple and moist for a longer time.
Stay Matte Primer
Photographers bustling all around, increasing the level of heat in the hall, it sure causes those beads of sweat to surface. The Stay Matte primer from Rimmel is budget friendly make-up product that you need in such a situation. It gives a matte finish after application, thus ensuring a that the oily glare does not get caught on camera.
The Falsies Volum’ Express
Maybelline’s volume express waterproof mascara is one of the things you should definitely apply around the time of the big day. All the stress and joy that are instrumental in bringing tears in our eyes cannot succeed in their plans of ruining one’s make-up if the product is just right.
L’Oreal Infallible Le Rouge Lipstick
Go ahead and choose a shade. Make a statement. A bold red, an understated brown or a pretty pink. You could even go for the unusual and create a statement of your own. Just make sure your lips do the talking and help it do so with the shades of the L’Oreal Infallible Le Rouge lipstick range.
The e.l.f. HD Powder
The regular face powder does go a long way, but there is never a best, only an attempt to be better. The e.l.f. High Definition Powder is one of the best budget friendly makeup products which tries to take your daily look to a new level with its improved technology of using more sweat and oil absorbent ingredients to give a long-lasting airbrushed look. Apply it on oil-prone areas to avoid the oily glare.
NYX Born to Glow Liquid Illuminator
This product is for those who prefer the extra touch. The basics will provide us with the desired look but, there will always be those days where we would want to up our game. The NYX Born to Glow Liquid Illuminator provides us with this touch of shine. It is also available in different shades so that one can pick the colour best suited to their skin tone.
Milani Rose Powder Blush
With the wedding bells ringing, there will be reasons for the gush of blood to make your cheeks feel hot. But, if you want the rosy hue to bring out the contours of your face, go ahead and blend away. The Milani Rose Powder Blush is one of the best budget friendly makeup products, available in different shades. It not only adds to your natural beauty but is also a product to flaunt by itself. It is also a budget friendly make-up product so go ahead and showcase your pretty product.
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Wet n Wild Colour Icon Brow Pencil
It goes without saying that the bride will get their eyebrows done, but if the extra highlight is what is desired, one can always turn to the Wet n Wild Colour Icon brow pencil. It is useful to fill up your eyebrows. Us the spool brush to comb up the arches and fill in with the pencil.
New York Colour City Proof 24 Hour Eye Primer
spreads or the eyeshadow gets smudged. And if long-lasting makeup is not a concern, one of the major concerns for kajal Eye makeup is one of the most difficult things to keep on perfectly through the day. No matter what we do, either the eye shadows is to make sure the colour pops up because we do not want to use too much and at the same time we do not want it all to blend and fade away. The New York Colour City Proof 24 Hour Eye Primer which comes in a nude shade ensures both, a pop of colour and long-lasting effect for your eyeshadow. This product, while being friendly on your eye make-up will also be friendly on your wallet as it is a budget friendly make-up product.
Wedding Lehenga Reuse Tips
When all the madness and hullabaloo regarding the wedding ends, and we have a look at our wardrobe, all we think is what we are going to do with all these fancy and of course, expensive stuff. And the thing that pops up first in one’s mind is the wedding lehenga. After spending so many days and efforts, not to forget the money, you just can’t let it go after just one use. Yes, that had been a very deserving buy but most of the times the Lehenga is so heavy that it can’t be worn again. A bridal lehenga is just for the wedding day. Well, that’s how we have believed it. But there’s another side of the story too. Yes, you can’t wear it again as it is, but what about some alterations and experiments with it? Wedding Lehenga Reuse to make breath-taking attire(s) out of them for the function/festival you are supposed to attend next. Here are some tips on how to re-use your wedding lehenga:
Wedding Lehenga Reuse(ghaghra)
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Well, that’s how you can Wedding Lehenga Reuse without even altering any part of your favorite attire. No scissors and stitching involved, just pair your gorgeous blouse and dupatta with a plain matching ghagra. Carrying your heavy wedding ghagra can be complicated, so just get your designer make you another ne to go with the dupatta and blouse!
Reuse the Blouse
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You can get a plain/floral saree of matching or contrasting colors, add up a matching border to it, and voila! Drape your saree matching it up with your wedding blouse. Well that’s totally cool and cost-effective, isn’t it?
Dupatta With Matching Suits
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The dupatta of your lehenga is most definitely the favorite thing you will like to adorn again and again. So here’s how you can do it without having to carry your heavy lehenga along. Get your designer to stitch a matching salwar suit of the same color or any color that might rock with it. Get a plain but shiny fabric so as to team well with your gorgeous dupatta.
Alter the Blouse
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You can alter your wedding blouse to get something hotter than it originally was. Ask your designer to re-design it so that you can match it up with other ghagras or sarees. If your wedding blouse is golden, you have all the leverage to match it up with other colorful sarees with golden embellishments on it. Not only Wedding Lehenga Reuse but the blouse as well!
Reduce the volume (of the ghera)
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Well, most of us just keep on nudging to our designer to add up a few more kilos to our lehenga so that it gets a voluminous look. The same volume pesters us later when we think of wearing it again. Wedding Lehenga Reuse, by getting rid of those extra kilos.
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Stitch it Into an Elegant Anarkali
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Another amazing thing you can do wedding Lehenga Reuse is to get it stitched into an Anarkali. Anarkali suits are totally in and you can ask your designer to stitch your lower and blouse in such a way that it gives the look of an Anarkali. You favorite lehenga will promise you another gorgeous day for sure. Innovation is all you need to look beautiful and different in the same outfit redesigned.
Dupatta as a Saree
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You can also try draping your dupatta as a saree. Get a plain fabric that matches well with your dupatta. Drape it around and use your embellished dupatta for the hem of the saree. You are surely going to love this match.
Keep it as it is (Wear it in Another Style)
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If you are in too much of love with your wedding lehenga that you can’t go through any alterations, just keep it as it is. You can still be innovative by wearing it in different styles. Try experimenting with the dupatta and your makeup. Different hairstyles also help in getting a different look every time. Wedding Lehenga Reuse
Solah Shringar-The Sixteen Steps Of Bridal Makeup Video
SOLAH SHRINGAR
Solah means sixteen and Shringar means makeup or adornments. So, Solah shringar is the 16 steps that women follow for their beautification from head to toe at the time of their wedding, some religious ceremony or festival. They have a sentimental value attached to them as they help a woman transcend into a beautiful bliss of being married in India. It is believed that these adornments increase the beauty of women by giving them a celestial beauty and divinity. According to Hindu beliefs, solah shringar is related to the 16 phases of the moon. These phases are believed to be connected to the menstrual cycle. So, solah shringar helps in negating the negative effects of woman’s menstrual cycle.
Pre-Shringar –The Divine Bath
The ceremony starts with a pre-shringar bath. Firstly, hair is oiled properly and then they are washed with the help of amla, reetha, shikakai, milk and water. After that, hair is dried and fragranced with the help of incense sticks. Dried hair is then styled into braids and then tied into a bun. Then a turmeric, sandalwood, milk and honey paste is applied all over the body to give a natural radiance. The women look graceful and with a natural glow after taking the bath.
Here, we have brought you with a small video telling all the 16 shringars for you people.
To read us more: http://wedamor.com/solah-shringar-steps-bridal-makeup/
Fashion Week Spring Runaways Best Picks 2016
The Fashion Week Spring Runways each year sets forth alluring trends in the world fashion league. This year is no different, we have summed up for you the season picking up the best from each genre. The show unshackles the trends set by all the leading designers globally right from Gucci to Tommy Hilfiger to Prada to Pucci. This year we saw;
Fashion Week Spring Runways striking stripe:
Of the many down the ramp, this one’s sure to make a mark in the Indian scene. The thick or thin, in monochrome or in multi shades, horizontal or vertical, stripes are always the show stealer. Teamed with a crop top it’s sheerly arresting.
Emporio Armani
Tommy Hilfiger:
Wafty shoulders:
The year was marked with designers puffing up some extra volume on the shoulders, all to leave us jaw-dropping and in to bestow dead-drop beauty in sync with the ever-blazing tormenting Sun.
Christian Dior
Fendi
Celine
Metallic Silvery Sparkle
Every cloud has one. But even our stately runaway week so full with resplendence did not for even once forget the stately charm of the metallic sparkle. Simplest of designs can be the show stealer in this metallic hue. And it came out astoundingly well in all form- be silk- or glass. And since glasses are making roundabouts in the Indian couture too and have an innate native feel to it, here’s one from the Runaway. A more innovative one- with glasses broken!
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Loewe
Shine and Spark
Flicker of shimmer and gloss never appeared this stately and classy as in Spring 2016. I was spellbound by the perfect and controlled use of sparkle and this is what makes Couture Spring 16 one of the most awaited fashion weeks of the year globally.
Anthony
Marc Jacobs
Tie-n-die
While browsing Runaway’s gallery, I was stunned with the showcase of die patterns. So Indian!!
Pucci
Rodriguez
Shoulder show
Along with pump shoulders, the season also saw a whole number of shoulder-bare attires- sensuous and ravishing- sums it up all, like in these:
Boss
Flush of Feminism
The designers showcased the aura of the blissful rosy blush of feminity in colors unruffled and placid. These ones stole the show:
Alexander McQueen
Tory Burch
Couldn’t just take my eyes off from this one’s exquisiteness
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Sensuous Sensation
The year at Spring 2016 also witnessed couture with sensuous proportion. Lingeries for the bedroom with right cuts and fabrics, length and color and sleeves, supple satin and flowy lace the show took sensuality to another realm. A wonder buy to enthuse the sizzle of chemistry of the newly wedded couple.
Haider Ackermann
Saint Laurent
Old Meets New
Where the Old met the New was Couture Spring 2016. This season we say the tying of the old with the new, the retro with the contemporary. From Gucci to Marc Jacobs everyone left us gaping at the wonder of the meet of two. From colorful bows to radiant colors to shades of metal; the designers brought us quirk in every quintessential display.
Gucci
Dries Van
Hope you like our compilation. Let us know your favorite pick up in the comment section.
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10 Best Pagdi Styles Or Turbans For Indian Grooms
Gone are the days when the wedding day was all about the brides. Today, the bridegroom is also looked upon as the epitome of the splendour and beauty that the wedding day is. “Pagdi” or turban is one of the most important accessories that the bridegroom has to look for. It is a head wrap that was earlier used to signify the valour, strength, and integrity of the bridegroom.
10 Most Popular Turbans For Indian Grooms
Without losing its cultural significance, today the “pagri” has also become an important fashion statement. We bring before you the best “Pagdi” Styles or Turbans for Indian Grooms:-
1) The Rajasthani Turban
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The Rajasthani Turban is one of the most sought-after turbans for Indian Grooms. This is versatile as it creates a downward steep on the top of the turban. It gives away a feeling of height to the not so taller grooms. These turban styles for Indian grooms come in different materials and are also laden with a “kalgi”. This is nothing but a brooch placed in the middle or the sides of the turban. It surely adds a royal touch to the groom to complement the big day.
2) The Sikh Turban
The Sikhs are the community which is most often associated with turbans. The Sikh style of the turban is one of the simplest turbans for Indian Grooms. Since the Sikhs wear turbans as part of their everyday lives, the Sikh grooms decorate their turbans with small ornaments and use cute colours that complement their sherwani. This Sikh groom has the everyday turban style perfectly adjusted to match his wedding day.
3) The Velvet Turban
Ideally, the turbans styles for Indian grooms are of brocade along with tissue or cotton as materials. However, the new trend of plain velvet turban styles for grooms is growing. This Blue Velvet is another choice that can be added to a Gold or a Royal Sherwani. The velvet turban style splurges on money but can be the greatest asset if handled correctly.
4) The Royal Style Turban
The Royal Style Turbans come in different styles and materials. The prominent among these are the Mughal Style and the Peshwa Style. These turban styles for grooms became a big hit after the release of the film “Jodhaa Akbar” and “Bajirao Mastani” respectively. The Mughal Style Turban is a simple head wrap which is then adorned with an ornamental strap to complete the look. Both these looks add a touch of ethnic royalty and tradition to the groom on his big day. This is also one of the most traditional turbans for Indian Grooms.
5) The Tissue Turban
This is yet another Turban for Indian Groom which is based on the material of the turban. The peculiarity of this tissue style turban is that it is lightweight and super comfy. This means that the groom can use this turban style to spot a modern look which does not compromise on the traditional significance of the turban. This turban for Indian groom is also perfect for the modern sherwanis.
6) The Heritage Turban
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The Heritage Style Turban is a celebration of various heritages-the Rajasthani, Jodhpuri, Mughal and Rajput Styles. This is one of the perfect Turbans for Indian Grooms as it combines the art and splendour of the various traditions on a single turban. This turban style comes in different materials and can be embellished with the ornamental brooch.
7) The South Indian Turban
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Even though named South Indian Turban Style, these Turbans for Indian grooms borrows heavily from the Maharashtrian wedding culture. This turban style marks an outline of flowers and is sometimes draped with ornamental kalgi that flows over the front of the turban. This matches with the brides ‘traditional attire where she also wears the head gear of flowers.
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8) The Floral Style Turban
The floral trend is conquering every part of the fashion world. There are also floral prints available as Turbans for Indian grooms. These floral style turbans for grooms add a touch of modernity without losing the traditional value of the turban. They come in different materials and is definitely a worthy choice for the modern Indian groom.
9) The Banarasi Turban
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The Banarasi turban is known for its rich material that is the Banarasi Silk. It is also used in a different way- that is one side of the turban is layered and the other side has many twists giving the groom a perfect composure and balance. It comes in different colours and the golden weaved images on the turban add a sense of tradition and elegance.
10) The Mewari Turban
The Mewari turbans for Indian Groom are unique on its own as it does not have a kalgi or a tail. Even the materials need not be any special. But, this style accessorises the turban in a very modest fashion. It is most suitable for tall grooms as the twistings used are very thin layered.
Traditional or modern, Plain or Hybrid, Velvet or Tissue- there are various trendy turbans for Indian grooms that are available today. But, always choose something which complements your entire garment. Let us know in the comment section which one is your favourite turban style!
Dear Delhi Brides, Shahpur Jat has got your back!
Let me just begin by saying: Kids is to Disneyland and Indian bride is to Shahpur Jat (and Sabyasachi, but let’s just focus on the former, though)
To all our ‘stressed-about-what-to-wear’ bridal beauties, don’t fret, no more! Hub of superbly talented designers, this is the place that’ll make the lehenga you dream of, look like a garbage bag. (Well, not really. But you get the point.)
The reason why this place is considered a must-go is because it has such a huge variety that almost every bride ends up finding her dream dress. From the professional ones to the newcomers graduated mostly from the India’s top fashion university, NIFT; this place is filled with oodles of style and will make you fall in love with Indian clothing all over again.
Now, to make things a little easier for you, we’ve selected some of the best stores in Shahpur Jat for you to go check out like a happy bee.
Best Boutiques in Shahpur Jat
1. Nikasha
There is a reason why this made to the top of the list. Nikasha is without a doubt, one of the best designers out there! Gorgeous is the word to describe her work. She’s not afraid to experiment with her designs and they turn out to be absolutely stunning. Her work is unique, creative, class-apart and just friggin beautiful. We feel that this is the perfect place to go for your Mehendi or Roka ceremony shopping. Elegance is written all over her creations!
Also, we’re madly in love with the AW’16 designs, Don’t forget to check them out.
Facebook link: https://facebook.com/nikashaofficial/
Pernia’s Popup Shop Link: perniaspopupshop.com/designers/nikasha
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2. Madsam Tinzin
Another one of Shahpur Jat’s treasures and my personal favorite, Madsam Tinzin’s creations are simply an exquisite piece of art. From lehengas that will steal your heart away to stunning sarees to gorgeous gowns, there isn’t a thing to not like the designs and there’s something in store for everyone who walks in!
Also, It was so hard for me to select such few pictures out of so many dreamy ones. I wanted to put ALL of their collections here but since that’s not possible, check them out here:
Facebook link: https://facebook.com/madsamtinzin/
Source: Madsamtinzin (Facebook)
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3. Liz Paul
Shimmer, shimmer, and more shimmer are what Liz Paul is all about. Now we agree, some of them might get you looking like a Rihana song (Shine bright like a diamond) but most of them are pure beautiful pieces and just might get you that princess bride look, which we’re sure you’ll adore! Check them out here:
Facebook link: https://facebook.com/LizPaulDelhi/
5) Abhinav Mishra
Beautiful and elegant lehengas that come at an affordable price, is every bride’s dream. Thanks to Abhinav Mishra, the dream has turned into a reality now. Pastel colors are so in, and this designer makes the most out of it. You can also find some really pretty gold-plated earrings at this pretty store in pretty Shahpur Jat.
Facebook link: https://facebook.com/Abhinav-Mishra-171131386292346/
Pernia’s Pop-up Shop Link: perniaspopupshop.com/designers/abhinav-mishra
Source: Abhinav Mishra (facebook)
Source: Abhinav Mishra (facebook)
6. Vaasvi by Akshay Wadhwa
If you’re all about floor-length anarkalis and silhouettes, we present to you Vaasvi! They have indo-western outfits mostly, and the work is done so beautifully that any woman would feel lucky to possess this piece of art. Vibrant colors and pretty flares just add to the beauty.
This price range is a bit on the upper side but considering the quality and precision of the work done, it’s worth it.
Facebook link: https://facebook.com/AkshayWadhwa.V/
Pernia’s Pop-up Shop Link: perniaspopupshop.com/designers/akshay-wadhwa
Source: Akshay wadhwa (Facebook)
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So we hope the soon-to-be brides are a little less paranoid about the wedding shopping now. We assure you, you’re not gonna be disappointed after checking out this hip place. Let us know from where you got your stuff in Shahpur Jat! Cheers!
This article projects a fresh and trendy take on bridal wear. Especially since Indian wedding ceremonies go on for 3-4 days it is a great idea to switch up styles and experiment with looks that makes the bride stand out. However, I would’ve loved to see a wider variety of outfits and colour palates that cater to different Indian skin tones and body types. That would’ve helped the Indian brides more precisely to imagine what look would work best for them. None-the-less these lovely handpicked designs broaden the horizons for brides and are absolutely gorgeous.