Apr 30

Here is the top Fashion Designers form the Middle East according to this years poll held by you the public.

1.Ritu Beri One of the topmost fashion desgners from India, Ritu Beri has carved a niche for herself as one of the shining stars of the country. She has been serving the Indian fashion industry with her feminine and funky designer apparels. She is the first fashion designer from India to go global. Her collections have been showcased in Italy and she has been visting there very often due to an overwhelming response she gets there.

2.Rohit Bal Rohit Bal is one of the foresmost Indian fashion designer.He has been proclaimed by the TIME magazine as India’s Master of fabric and fantasy.’ His sense for aesthetics is perfectly honed and each of his creations are perfectly handicrafted. He has got access to the best in materials and workmanship the industry has to offer.

3.Ritu Kumar Ritu Kumar has been credited with being the pioneer of the term fashion in the Indian context. With her immensely popular hand made products she has proved that it can be as profitable and even more glamorous than the dresses made by machine. Her designer clothes are focused on the traditional Indian designs. Some of the famous international style icons like the Late Princess Diana and Jemima Khan have worn the clothes designed by her putting India’s talent on the world map.

4. Tarun Tahiliani Tarun Tahiliani is one of the most successful Indian fashion designer who has a wide range of clientele base from India and abroad. The garments designed by him are an epitome of style, craftsmanship, quality and refinement. He continues to present exclusive, highly publicized, and well attended shows in the major cities of the world.

5. Manish Malhotra His name is synonymous with Bollywood the Indian film industry.By envisioning a look for the character created a revolution in the fashion scene in Indian film industry.One of his creations the embroidered denim wear had became a rage all over the city.Naomi Campbell had picked up a pair during a visit to India.

6. Rina Dhaka She has been a part and parcel of the fashion scene in India since quite some time.Her works have been featured on international fashion magazines Vogue and Elle.Even though her strength lies in the western wear she has also created a lot of Indian dresses.

7. JJ Valaya Regarded as one of the czars of Indian fashion scene he has the distinction of many firsts in the Indian fashion industry.He is renowned for his knack of combining clothes and unique experiments. Way back in 1992 he had opened his Couture label-JJ Valaya and introduced this label in the upmarket stores of India and abroad.

8. Priyadarshini Rao She is one of the best designers in India in the mens wear. Her designed clothes lay a lot of stress on the comfort level which is an integral part in her designing. According to her texture of the fabric is very important and it enhances the aesthetic appeal of the garment.

9.Meera and Muzaffar Ali They have brought back the centuries old tradition back to life in the fashion scene of India. The endeavour of Meera and Muzaffar has been to look at style in the broadest sense of the concept and to create products with a universal appeal and relevance.For them the clothes are an epitome of inner grace.They have held several fashion shows in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Madras, Singapore, Kuwait, London and New York.

10. Payal Jain Payal has got the privilege of working with some of the leading fashion houses of Europe.Her design house Studio Payal Jain has come a long way since then and it is recognised today as a leading salon de couture in India.Seamless integration of design and production processes with the revival of traditional crafts being an important leitmotif are the single most important features of her clothes.Most of the fabrics used by her are hand woven.

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Apr 30

I am newly married and so I am composing this article. To have a flawless wedding with the perfect man is great and I was lucky enough to have both!

The style of our ceremony was South Indian and Telugu. To ward of issues during the ceremony we commenced with prayers to Lord Vinavaka. In Indian bridge tradition I purchased a saree for the wedding. In particular I selected a ‘Kanchi Patu’ saree where Kanchi means silk. Wearing a red or yellow saree is very favorable whereas black should be off limits for a wedding.

 

 

It is a mistake to avoid eating ahead of the wedding to be able to fit into smaller clothes. A steep decline in calorie intake in the busy lead up to the wedding will result in a tired and exhausted look for the wedding and wedding pictures. Maintaining a balanced diet is the recommended approach. Remain well hydrated with water and fruit juices while getting ready for the wedding to maintain your energy levels. Upon attending a friend’s wedding I thought I was at the wrong one for a bit! My friend was unrecognizable with all of the makeup she wore, which is a testament to keeping your look natural, and using a trial to ensure you look great. Given that it is your wedding you need to attempt to look great!

The food served is a very important part of the wedding. A traditional wedding will consist of 10 to 15 entrees, 4 to 5 side dishes, and 4 to 5 starters. Items such as plain rice, biryani, naan, dosa, Sambaar, Daal, Rasam, vegetable curries and fried vegetables are the typical food with vegetarian being the norm.

It is an expectation that you will server desserts during the wedding. Kheer, laddu, barfee, halwa, jalebi, gulab jamun, roshogulla and dry fruit and nut sweets are in high demand at these weddings. For a few days ahead of the wedding festivities will occur at the bride’s home and groom’s home. During the ‘mehandi function’ which is the most anticipated at the bride’s home, her hands are adorned with designs using Henna.

Both families get together sing and dance the night away during an event called “Sangreet’. An Indian wedding is a huge affair involving very intricate planning and design and guest counts that can number in the hundreds. For a few days or even a week the festivities continue. The bride’s parents are responsible for the pre-wedding events and their cost can run into the thousands of dollars. The Internet is a source of Indian wedding videos. Find some if you’re interested in viewing.

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Apr 27

Among them, the red lehenga choli with dupatta is most preferred dress for the brides and they look breathtaking with ornaments.

10. Red Lehenga choli
– A red lehenga choli with an equally beautiful dupatta with zari work is the most preferred bridal wear amongst the lot. Red being a sign of love and new relationship, it is most preferred shade. Small sleeves are chosen ones, as it facilitates wearing may kinds of ornaments. In case you happen to wear diamond jewels then you must stick to similar color designs on your ensemble. If you happen to wear gold ornaments, you should then opt for golden embellishments on your dress.

9. Red Sari – Red sari is preferred with a matching blouse and a complimenting dupatta/veil on the head. You must be aware that a sari is 6 m long fabric worn by a majority of Indian women, are the most elegant form of dressing. A red sari is beautiful bridal attire and is mostly worn on such occasions as marriages. Short-sleeved blouses go very well with the sari. It is not as glamorous as a red lehenga, but brides from Uttar Pradesh, Bengal, Madhya Pradesh and South India, prefer to wear saris. Along with this, brides like to have a juda on the head and also a dupatta/veil. Gold ornaments are preferred with this.

8. Ghaghra Choli
– An alternative to Lehenga choli is the ghaghra choli. Brides from Western India, i.e., Rajasthan, Gujarat and Haryana prefer to wear ghaghra. The ghaghra as you ca make out, looks beautiful in all Guajarati designs and in all shades. Ghaghras in the shades of red, pink, orange, yellow and maroon look good. Short sleeves blouses are worn because brides usually wear ornaments on their arms too and the total effect is breathtaking.

7. Varanasi Saris – Brides wear the splendid looking Varanasi saris too. The extrinsic designs on the sari lend beauty and loveliness to it. You adorn a matching blouse with the sari and can wear elaborate necklace, bangles, earrings, nose rings, fist ornaments, anklets etc. Short sleeves are preferred in comparison to long sleeves. All the north Indian brides, those from Varanasi, UP, Uttaranchal etc., prefer to wear this.

6. Baluchuri Saris
– Baluchuri saris with short sleeve matching blouse is a lovely combination in shades such as blue, green and golden etc. This outfit is a specialty of brides from Bengal, Assam, and Orissa. The cost of the sari depends on the kind of design on it. The designs and colors of the sari are irresistible.

5. Beautiful Kota – Beautiful Kota saris are worn by some brides only. This sari is mostly worn by the bride as a head dress. The sari looks lovely with its check designs. Combination of any two colors, like red, pink, and green look nice on a sari. Even golden checks or other contrast checks look beautiful on a sari. Here too, a short-sleeved blouse of contrasting shade is preferred.

4. Salwar, kameez – Salwar, kameez with quarter sleeves and a dupatta are preferred. Red, pink, maroon or any color closer to these, are the preferred shades. Golden designs go very well on salwar and kameez. The dupatta is made of either net or silk fabric of similar color. A majority of brides from Punjab and Northern India like to wear salwar and kameez with dupatta. . It is a tradition to wear gold jewelries, but of late people wear diamond and platinum too. People prefer chudi with this dress. Chudi is a combination of red, white and gold bangles, covering the hand from elbow to wrist and are popular with this kind of bridal wear.

3. Zardosi saris - Zardosi saris are the ones with dazzle and shine. People prefer dark-colored Zardosi saris with heavy jewelry. Very few brides prefer these saris but they are nevertheless worn. They were considered fashionable in the past. Again, short-sleeved blouses are worn with this sari.

2. Patiala salwar - They are similar to salwar kameez; however, the difference lies in the salwar or leg piece garment that is worn. In the case Patiala salwar, a very long material is used and heightens the elegance of the dress. Brides like to wear short kameez (kurti) with this. You may choose any dark shade of red, pink, or orange.

1 – Bangladeshi Dhakai
– Bangladeshi Dhakai saris and blouses, as the name suggests, are mostly worn by Bengali brides in Kolkata and West Bengal in India, in general. This sari is preferred and worn in the country of Bangladesh too.

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Apr 23

Due to my recent marriage I am writing this article. I am very fortunate to have had the perfect wedding with the perfect man and I feel delighted!

The wedding proceeding combined Telugu and South Indian styles. Prayers to Lord Vinavaka at the beginning of the ceremony were used to ensure no problems during the wedding. As is tradition for an Indian bride, I decided to wear a saree. I went out shopping for a ‘Kanchi Patu’ saree in particular where Kanchi is the Indian word for silk. Red or yellow is the color of choice for a wedding saree but black should be avoided.

Avoiding food ahead of the wedding to fit into smaller clothes is a mistake. The wedding pictures will depict an exhausted bride if she chooses to go an a severe diet ahead of the wedding. Prior to the wedding maintain your normal diet. In the lead up to the wedding maintain your energy levels by remaining well hydrated with water and fruit juices. : I attended a friend’s wedding and briefly thought I was at the wrong one! Do a trial run with your makeup and keep it minimal to maintain a great look otherwise you’ll be unrecognizable to your friends and family like my friend was. During your wedding be sure to look your best – it is your day after all!

At a wedding one of the most critical elements is the menu. Starting off with 4 to 5 starters and then moving to 10 to 15 entrees paired with 4 to 5 side dishes is the normal progression for a wedding. When hosting a traditional Indian wedding then you should present traditional vegeterian fare such as plain rice, biryani, naan, dosa, Sambaar, Daal, Rasam, vegetable curries and fried vegetables.

Serving desserts and sweets is expected during the dinner. You can delight your guests by serving dry fruit and nut sweets and others such as kheer, laddu, barfee, halwa, jalebi, gulab, jamun, and roshogulla. The bride’s family and the groom’s family will host events for a few days prior to the wedding. The bride’s hands are adorned using Henna during the most popular event at her home dubbed the ‘mehandi function’.

A night of singing and dancing with both families attending is one such event and is called ‘Sangeet’. With guest lists in the hundreds and lots of planning, Indian weddings are very elaborate events. A wedding is not just one day with the events typically spreading over a few days. Given all the pre-wedding festivities it is not surprising that costs can run into the thousands and these costs are bourn by the bride’s parents. If you want to see an Indian wedding first hand then search the Internet as there are a few videos out there.

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Apr 20

Out of the listed ten, the one which is invariably liked and worn by a majority of the brides is thought to be the red lehenga choli when combined with ornaments. As we will see shortly this is not always true.

10. Varanasi saris are very beautiful and popular as bridal wear. The extraordinary embellishments on the sari make it look alluring and exquisite. You wear a blouse that agrees with the sari and also wear complimenting jewels like necklace, bangles, earrings, nose rings, fist ornaments, anklets etc. You will hardly come across any bride wearing long sleeved blouses. Brides belonging to northern part of India, i.e. Varanasi, UP, Uttaranchal, are in favor of wearing his.

9. Preferably a red sari is worn with a blouse that goes with the sari and a flattering dupatta/veil over the head. Sari, as you must have known, is a long cloth about 6 m. donned by most Indian women, is symbolic of bridal wear in India. A red sari is the most preferred ensemble for the bride in Indian marriages. The red sari should be accompanied by a short-sleeved blouse. Saris may not look as stylish as a lehenga, but brides who hail from conventional regions of India like, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bengal and South India, normally like to wear saris. Then, they prefer a juda on the head and cover it with a dupatta/veil. Jewels made of gold are recommended to be worn with this.

8. Baluchuri saris when worn with short sleeve matching blouses in lovely colors of blue, green and golden etc looks mesmerizing. Brides from eastern part of India i.e. Bengal, Assam and Orissa like to wear this kind of apparel. . The more intricate work on the sari the costlier it will be. There are enchanting designs and hues available.

7. Some brides prefer to wear Kota saris which are very attractive. This sari is preferred by the bride as an adornment for the head. The checks lend a special elegance to the sari. Chequered saris consisting of two shades lend an ethereal look to a sari. A contrast-colored blouse with short sleeves is worn with the sari.

6. Red lehenga choli – A bright red lehenga choli with a lovely dupatta to match with eye catching embellishments on it is the favorite bridal wear as compared to any other. Red symbolizes love and a new alliance, making it the privileged color. Short sleeves are preferred as they enable easily visibility of an assortment of jewels worn with the dress. You will have to match your apparel with your accessories if you are wearing diamond ornaments. Ensure that your dress has golden adornments on it incase you are wearing gold ornaments.

5. Some brides like to wear an ensemble comprising salwar, kameez and dupatta, with the kameez having small sleeves. Brides go for varying hues of red, pink and maroon, as these bright colors add beauty to salwar, kameez and dupatta ensemble. Salwar and kameez are not complete without adequate golden embellishments on them. Very light net or silk dupatta of the same shade is preferred. A wholesome combination of salwar, kameez and dupatta is the preferred wedding apparel of many brides from Punjab and Northern India. Gold jewelry is a common preference, but these days, some are switching over to diamond and platinum. A bridal wear is incomplete with chudi. A lovely assortment of red, white and gold bangles is called chudi and famously worn on wedding day by a bride.

4. The dazzling and shining Zardosi saris are also very popular. Mostly dark-colored Zardosi saris are worn along with ornate jewelry. Being heavily-set, these saris are preferred less, but all the same, some wear them. Zardosi saris were very much in vogue before. The brides normally wear short-sleeved blouses again with this sari. They resemble salwar kameez, but the main difference is in the salwar or lower garment.

3. The expansive material used in Patiala salwar, adds to the grace and elegance of the dress. Short kameez (kurti) goes well with Patiala salwar, preferably darker version of red, pink, or orange.

2. A ghaghra choli is considered an apt replacement for lehenga choli, worn mostly by the brides from western part of India, i.e., Rajasthan, Gujarat and Haryana. Any kind of Gujarati design or color will suit a ghaghra. Bright colored ghaghras preferably in the shades of red, pink, yellow, orange and maroon look beautiful. Small sleeves blouses are worn mainly so that one can get to see the ornaments around the arms clearly and the overall effect is stunning.

1. Bengali brides from West Bengal in India like to wear Bangladeshi Dhakai saris and blouses. You will notice Bangladeshi brides wearing this sari on their wedding day.

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Apr 15

This article is being written due to my new marriage. I have made the perfect wedding along with my perfect groom and it’s creating such a wonderful and special feeling.

Our wedding’s theme was of a South Indian, Teluga persuasion. In order to make sure we encountered no problems with our wedding, we offered prayers to Lord Vinayaka. I shopped for my wedding saree. A lot of Indian brides decide to wear one for their wedding. It is considered suspicious to wear yellow or red sarees in your wedding and black is always to be avoided.

A big mistake that a lot of women make is to avoid eating before the wedding so that they may drop down a few dress sizes. To apply a crash diet while in the middle of crazy wedding planning will only aid in making the brides look worn out and exhausted during the wedding and in the photos. I would recommend one to eat the right amount of the right food. Since preparing for the wedding can be exhausting, it’s best to drink a lot of water and fruit juices. There was one wedding I had attended and for a split second I believed I was at the wrong wedding! My friend appeared to look like someone else with way too much makeup on. It is best to keep it simple and have a trial run done. This will ensure that you look amazing. It’s your wedding, make sure you look the best you ever have.

Food is a very big part of any wedding. It is fairly standard at a wedding dinner to offer 10-15 entrees, 4-5 sides, and 4-5 starters. A large portion of Indian dishes are vegetarian. Some of these dishes are, vegetable curries, fried vegetables,naan, dosa, sambaar, daal, rasam, biryani, and plain rice.

Serving desserts on special occasions, like your wedding, is considered to be favored by fortune. Several popular desserts are, kheer, barfee, laddu, jalebi, halwa, gulab jamun, roshugulla, and also sweets prepared with dried fruits like cashews, almonds, and raisins. Sweets made with dried fruits, like cashews, almonds, and raisins are a good idea. It is not uncommon for pre-wedding events to take place for several days at both the bride’s and groom’s homes. For the bride’s side, a very popular event is the mehandi function. The bride’s hands are elaborately decorated with ornate designs using Henna. Sangeet is another popular event where everyone from the bride and groom’s families do nothing but sing and dance and have dinner together for a whole night. Sangeet is a very popular event.

It is not uncommon for Indian weddings to be very extravagant and include hundreds of guests. These celebrations can last anywhere from several days to an entire week. It is customary for all pre-wedding formalities to be paid for by the bride’s side of the family. You should be able to find some video footage of Indian weddings on the internet.

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Apr 9

The success of the Sari is attributed to its total simplicity, practical comfort, and sense of luxury a woman experiences when she wears one. A Saree properly draped transforms a woman to become graceful, stylish, elegant and sensuous. So we just make a note on some basic steps about how to drape a Sari.

A sari is an outfit which reveals as much as it hides. Wearing a sari is an art which require practice. A perfectly draped sari makes personality but a clumsily draped sari can equally bring down the look of the Sari and spoils the whole appearance of the woman. So just make a note on some basic steps about how to drape a sari in different styles. Sari is worn on different occasions and thus there are number of sari drapping styles available. If you are going to an office its advisable to pin up your sari, this looks smart and is manageable too. For parties, just pin up the tip of the sari and let the rest fall on your hand. This gives a very graceful look. We understand how important it is to know how to wear sari in proper style thus we learn you how to wear a sari in different styles with illustrated demonstrations in different steps.

STEP 1. A waist – to – floor length petticoat tied tightly at the waist by a drawstring. 2. A tight fitting blouse that ends just below the bust.

STEP 2 After step one you take the sari and tuck the plain end of the sari into the petticoat for one complete turn from right to left. Make sure that the lower end of the sari touches the floor.

STEP 3 Beginning from the tucked-in end start making pleats in the sari, about 5 inches deep.

STEP 4 Make about 7 to 10 pleats and hold them up together so that they fall straight and even.

 

 

STEP 5 Tuck the pleats into the waist slightly to the left of the navel, and make sure that they are turned towards the left. After this you take the sari and tuck the plain end of the sari into the petticoat for one complete turn from right to left. Make sure that the lower end of the sari touches the floor.

STEP 6 The end portion thus draped is the pallu, and can be prevented from slipping off by fixing it at the shoulder to the blouse with a small safety pin. You are now draped in a saree . Now stand before the mirror and get enchanted by the grace you exude.

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Apr 5

Here is a sneak peek of the fashion’s that will and continue to rock the world of bridal dress in middle eastern culture. Some are oldies but goodies, some with a new twist, some may need your own personal flavor added, but all are what the fashion world is calling for.

1. RED COLOUR LENHGAS Red colour lenghas are all time favourite for an indian bride. On red colour if zari and golden work is there then golden jewellery can go with the dress and diamonds with the silver work. short blouse with full sleeves and gheredaar lehnga with heavy chunnari.

 

 

2. MEHROON lenghaS mehroon lenghas are very bright. generally golden work is prefered on mehroon colour. golden chunnari with mehroon work on it can be a great combination and golden lenhga.

3.Pink , golden and sky blue colour combination lehnga with blue all over border on pink lehnga with golden work on blue part as well as on pink part with check design on pink part. golden jewelry and blouse with stripped sleeves of golden work and sky blue colour.

4. FOR CHRISTIAN BRIDE PURE WHITE GOWN. with cream colour frills. work of white colour pearls. upto waist tight fit and after that fully frilly. full net sleeves.white veil of net with flowers made of same cloth. pink and red roses will complete the bridal get up.

5. SHARARA DRESS FOR MUSLIM BRIDE. SHARARA is a long following skirt and blouse. There is a heavy dupatta to cover the head. Carrot colour sharara with silver work on it. Beads and pearls can also be used. Blouse can have short sleeves.

 

 

6. SAREE red or mehroon coloured sarees are preferred. Bronze colour work on either colour will make a great combination. Halter neck blouse with bronze jewelry. Dupatta along with saree can also be carried by a bride to give a more charming bridal look.

7. SIKH BRIDE DRESS IN SIKH SALWAR KAMEEZ is the most favourite bride dress. The color of the Kameez is mostly red or magenta. The Dupatta is a must on the head of the bride so heavy work on dupatta to give great looks.. The salwar kameez is a heavily embroidered one and gota-kiran work can also be done. Short sleeves will give more good looks.

8. ENGLISH BRIDE can wear white long frock type dress without shoulders and back. Red lipstick will look great and all hair tied.

9. ENGLISH BRIDE DRESS Full-length strapless dress and bow at back. Light pearl necklace according to the colour of dress. High heeled cute bellies matching with dress.

10.NET BRIDAL LEHNGA with this Reddish maroon net circular lehenga choli embellished with sequins, stones, dubka, nalki and kundan work. Matching choli and dupatta are beautified with the embroidery and sequins. Embroidered choli of long length and sleeve size can be made accordingly.

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Apr 2

Wearing the saree is one of the best cultural priveleges especially for the Indians. I am very proud to give my culture over the internet as I am indian. The following steps are very useful for the people those who are very much interested to wear the saree.

I am working in the hospitality industry and daily I meet many foreigners officially. I am very happy to hear from them that they are all very much are interested to wear the saree. All the women in the foreign nationality like to wear the saree and they are choosing the saree in a very interesting manner. I give below the steps to wear the saree.

There are so many ways of wearing the sarees that are available in India. Since I am living in the south of India I would like to give below the following steps to wear the saree through indian culture especially in the southern side.

STEP 1

Step 1 Start with the Inner Edge(least patterned plain end) of the Saree, with the Fall (lined border) falling along the inside of the bottom edge. Tuck the Inner Edge into the waistband of the Petticoat slightly to the right side, with the rest of the saree wrapping round to the left. The amount you tuck in depends on how tall or short you are or how long you want to wear the saree.

 

STEP 2

Measure the length of the Pallu (the fanciest patterned end of the saree that falls on the outside so that the design can be seen). This will be on the other end of the Saree from the end you have just tucked in. Take this measured Pallu Length (approx. 1 metre) and take it behind you from your left and forward again from your right.

STEP 3

Take the Pallu that you have just brought forward from your right, and fling it over your left shoulder for the time being, so it is out of the way. This is done to see how much of the Saree should be pleated into the waistband. The Saree now left in front of you is pleated to tuck into the waistband.

STEP 4

Pleat the remaining Saree into five to six inch wide pleats.

STEP 5

Hold all the pleats together, making sure the bottom end is level with the rest of the Saree all round.

STEP 6

Tuck this bundle of pleats in one movement into the waistband of the petticoat, thus securing it.

STEP 7

The Pallu of the Saree can now be arranged to suit your own style. The style normally and most commonly used is flinging the Pallu over the left shoulder or pleating it and pinning it to the left shoulder, so that the Pallu can swing open at the back. Two of the most popular methods of draping the Pallu are shown below.

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