A royal wedding

Friday, February 5th, 2010

Weddings mean opulence and what better way to make it magnificent than to give it a regal touch….and you don’t have to be royalty for that!!

Jodhaa Akbar

Jodhaa Akbar

The mention of the word ‘royal’ or ‘royalty’ immediately conjures up images of the stunningly beautiful Aishwarya Rai adorned in breathtakingly gorgeous outfits and jewellery beside a majestic Hritik Roshan in his ornate Sherwanis. Such is the impact of Ashutosh Gowariker’s Jodhaa Akbar that, of late, we associate everything regal with this epic movie.

Inspired by its gorgeous outfits, we have included few traditionally styled opulent Lehenga Cholis, Sherwanis along with magnificent necklace sets in our wedding collection.

Be it bridal wear or an ensemble to attend a wedding, we suggest re-create the Jodhaa Akbar look, i.e., if you can handle the opulence.

Traditional Lehenga Choli

Traditional Lehenga Choli

Select an ornately embellished Lehenga Choli in warm shades of orange, red, golden or rich tones of maroon and green, which flaunts exquisite embellishments. For the wedding, it would be better to not be tempted by the figure flattering contemporary mermaid cut or paneled Lehenga Cholis. Instead, opt for the ethnic flared ones to capture the authentic traditional look of Jodhaa Akbar.

Stylish Lehenga Choli

Stylish Lehenga Choli

Save the contemporary silhouettes such as mermaid cut and paneled Lehenga Cholis for reception. You can even consider a Lehenga style Sari.

Gorgeous Necklace Sets

Gorgeous Necklace Sets

Do not comprmise on jewellery. The more gorgeous it is the better. Kundan necklace sets with broad and wide necklaces, chandelier earrings and beautiful maang teekas would truly make you look regal. A small round red bindi on the forehead, and your ‘Jodhaa’ look is complete.

Traditional Sherwani

Traditional Sherwani

Now for the ‘Akbar’ look…  Rather than a regular Sherwani, opt for a three piece Sherwani in classic shades of  beige, cream, off white, pale golden, etc. The long embellished jacket in a three piece Sherwani makes all the difference. To add drama to your ensemble, you can try accessorizing it with long strings of pearls.

Well, you are all set to get married in royal style now.

Lehenga Style Saree – Advanced version of Saree!

Wednesday, December 9th, 2009

lssChanging trends, tastes and lifestyle define fashion. What might belss1 considered ‘in’ or a ‘must-have’ this season could be considered ‘hopelessly passé’ tomorrow. True, that there are timeless and classic style trends that never go out of fashion, but fashion calls for the need to innovate and revamp those same old outfits adding a touch of difference.

An ideal example to illustrate this would be the timeless Indian saree. Saree has been subjected to various stages of metamorphoses, so to speak, that make it more fun and interesting. Pre-stitched pleats and pallus, ruching, ruffles, etc. add a contemporary touch to this traditional wear. Stylish readymade sarees act as a convenient alternative to the more conventional saree. But of all the alternatives, what has really caught my eye is the fashionable Lehenga Style Saree.

Reasons that make this outfit the hottest trend nowadays are its flattering silhouette, convenience, and contemporary appeal. In a lehenga style saree, the pleats are replaced with ornately embellished panels or godets, adding drama to this drape. It has to be draped just like a saree by tucking into the inskirt. The only difference is, that unlike a saree you don’t have to form pleats but simply ‘tuck-and-drape’ … Now, isn’t that cool? At times, the design and styling of this outfit also determines the way it should be draped. Although normally it needs to be tucked and draped, few come with side hooks which make our job even simpler. Looks great and saves time too!

Aesthetically blending the appeal of a saree and lehenga choli, the lehenga style saree has emerged as a stylish and convenient option in recent times. This new ensemble is all set to take over from the saree and lehenga choli. This dramatic and sensuously stylish drape would be perfect for evening parties and semi-formal occasions which demand lots of glitz and glamor. Even though it would suit almost everyone, these new drapes work best for tall and leaner body types.

I am already feeling content thinking about this lehenga style saree…. Why? Guys, finally I have got relief from draping a conventional saree which I feel is ‘the most’ difficult thing! Do you agree with me?

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