Desi Jholas have become a cool must-pick ….

Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009

ae73The much-heated Copenhagen summit has finally come to an end. People all around the world are doing anything and everything for a ‘Green’ future. We Indians were always for it … Isn’t it? Remember, Gandhiji, the Great Father of the Nation, who revolutionized the use of Khadi, an organic fabric. Yes, it’s since then we Indians are striving towards a sustainable future. Even our fashion is chiefly inspired by natural fabrics, viz, Khadi, silk, jute, etc. Clothes and accessories woven out of natural fabric like khadi, silk, cotton, etc. have been our first priority. Even populace around the globe is inspired by our style of clothing and fashion.  And why not when being environment friendly is the mantra of all conscious citizens nothing can compete with products made of jute or cloth.

This reminds of the jhola bags which is so much in trend these days not only in India but also outside India. Jhola bags, once used by the Yogis in India, have evolved into becoming a holistic style statement today for everyone. Don’t forget, today, handbags and purses have transformed from being `just a bag’ to becoming a style statement for every woman. Anything out-of-the-box is what everyone prefers to opt just to make their unique style statement. Thus, Jholas which had once become a passé are again in trend.

Popular among young crowd, the `jhola’ (long and large shoulder bag with long straps often worn across the body), is funkier than ever before. From jute to fabrics, embellished with beads, mirrors, traditional embroidery adding just the right amount of rustic look, it has made a comeback as a hip fashion statement.

No matter, what your age is, what your sex is, carrying a jhola bag will give you that cool and in look required these days. I am really going to get hold of one soon. What about you guys?

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Wear a Maangtika and adorn your perfect wedding look!

Thursday, December 3rd, 2009
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Wedding is undoubtedly a grandiose occasion for Indians. In India, everyone, be it a poor person or a rich person, wants everything the best for their wedding. And what else, the more you show off; the more you are accepted in the society. Especially for women, getting decked up with maximum ornaments becomes their ultimate goal!

Talking about wedding ornaments, trend these days is maangtika, which is used to adorn the centre forehead parting of the bride. And why won’t it be a rage when bollywood queens, viz, Aishwarya Rai and Shilpa Shetty adorned their forehead with this jewelry during their wedding.  The most attractive part of Aishwarya’s and Shilpa’s entire look was the maangtika that they wore which really stood out spreading out like an umbrella over their head. Even in the movie Jodha Akbar, Aishwarya Rai looked stunning wearing adorable maangtika in gold and covered with diamonds and elaborate “benis” to decorate the braid.

Maangtika is one of the most traditional and native jewel of the Indian culture and is very popular for its traditional look and intricate designs. Maangtika in gold and diamonds have become a rage these days. This piece of jewelry which is considered almost mandatory for the bride is now also a favorite with the bride’s close relatives. What more this elegant ornament can also be worn with Western attire. Maangtikas are available in different styles and colors. Usually, for bridal wear, a Maangtika with a decorative centre piece is preferred, similar to one that Aishwarya Rai worn in Jodha Akbar.

So if your wedding is at offing, you know what not to miss the most in your shopping for jewelry?

Make your style statement wearing a seductive nose ring!

Thursday, December 3rd, 2009
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Nose ring, which used to be a traditional ornament worn by Indian women, is one of the significant fashion element these days. And why not … it is considered as one of the most seductive ornaments that any woman can wear! Remember, how gorgeous Priyanka Chopra looked walking the ramp in the movie Fashion, seducing people with her circular barbell nose ring that she wore. Also, how can we forget our ace tennis player Sania Mirza, who is always seen exhibiting her pretty nose ring!

Nose rings are available in various shapes and forms, viz. stud rings, circular barbell rings, straight barbell rings, septum rings, etc. For women of present generation, anything and everything that adds to her beauty instantaneously becomes a fashion. But do we really know the logical reasons behind wearing these kinds of ornaments? I am

sure NO! Wearing a nose ring or Nath as called in Hindi or Mookuthi in Tamil, actually helps nose ringwomen during sexual union as the carbon emitted during the sexual union is minimized by wearing a metallic (Gold, Silver) ornament in the nose. Thus, the Indian aesthetic befittingly adorns the female nose with an inspired ornament, which highlights its amorous connotations. Indeed, it is the most seductive ornament anyone woman can wear!

Now not only in India, populace from the West also treats their nose with beautiful nose rings. They adopted it from the hippee and punk cultures of 80s and 90s. Not only women, even men over there wear it, to be one among the hep cohort. So girls, if you feel that the old ones at your home are unnecessarily forcing you to wear this traditional ornament don’t worry much. Who knows this ornament would become your style statement as well!

Are anklets in trend these days?

Tuesday, December 1st, 2009
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How much so ever a woman, especially an Indian woman, decks up with all the jewelries that she have, never does it parch her thirst to own and wear more. And why not, when these jewelries give her an angelic look! Again who else, our great India dominates the market of jewelry with an assortment of fashionable ornaments hitting the market every day.

These days, if you notice, anklets or foot jewelry are absolutely in trend. Anklets are traditional Indian form of jewelry called Payal or Pajeb. Around the world, this Indian jewelry is fêted for their beautiful cuttings, ornamentations, and countless styles. Earlier only traditional women, especially from India, Egypt, etc., used to wear this foot jewelry. But today women across the globe consider anklet as a jewelry that adds exquisiteness to their leg. Both men and women in the West wear casual and funky anklets that give them the funky look they seek.2585380409_c3f7471cd8

Anklets are largely made of gold or silver. But these days, funky anklets have made their way to the market. So, we can find anklets made of plastic, shell, wood, glass, jute, etc. have grabbed all the attention from gold and silver anklets. Chunky anklets, anklets embellished with precious stones and gems, delicately designed anklets; beaded anklets, etc. are also quite popular all over the world.

So, if you haven’t bought this ostentatious jewelry to treat your feet.  Hurry up … grab one soon!

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