Timeless Sari-Wrap a Sensuous You

Sari is undoubtedly the most sensous outfit for a woman.

The first time I wore a sari I recollect was for the farewell party. And I look back I think I looked hideous. But  I’ve always fancied wearing a sari and learnt the art of handling it sensuously at quite an early age. I owe it to my mom. She carried it with elan.

As the time passed, my wardrobe was attacked by trends like only salwaar kameez, then churidaars, then jeans, skirts, dresses.......etc. And once again I’ve fallen in love with my first love sari.

The rediscovered love could be attributed to the recent characters portrayed by heroines in movies like Vidya Balan in Paa, teleserials and appearances by stars for award functions clad in this sexy drape. But if we look back, Sridevi is one heroine who impeccably handled this drape and thus enhanced her curvaceous body. Not to forget her sexy number from 'Mr.India'. Even today filmmakers opt for a sari when they have to picturise a sensuous number.

The variety in saris is endless The stiff yet bold, cottons and organdees to the soft folds silks or flowly chiffons n georgettes.

The safest way to wear a heavy sari like Kanjeevaram is to pleat up the pallav

Here are 3 examples- Sonam is not holding on to her loose pallav is bringing down the look of the sari, whereas Katrina has it pleated well and Vidya holds on to the pallav rightly

A photo from the hifashion movie Aisha, showing how much fun and sexy can a sari get

With flowly saris, holding the sari at the right places like in this picture enhances your curves

Shilpa chose to wear a sari by Tarun Tahiliani when she won the Big Brother Title

Here are some tips to give a sensous twist to the sari wearing experience:

1.       Classic sari drape is best to enhance your figure as compared to other drapes like d Gujrati or Bengali

2.       In classic drape, pleated pallu or unpleated decide upon the fall of the sari, better the fall chose to unpleat

3.       The inside skirt when fastened on your waist should be fastened a little above your belly button, because once the sari is worn it tends to fall lower because of the weight of the waist pleats.

4.       The fastened edge should be at your belly button and not on the sides, it is easily covered under the pleats that would come at that area later

5.       Before you tuck the waist pleats, ensure you have taken the required length of your pallu and pinned it too

6.       If you plan to leave the pallu un pinned ensure you are holding the pallu’s other end right, such that it is perpendicular end to the pinned point of the pallu. This helps in giving a natural body curve to the drape unlike holding it lower.

Make Way for Brands Smartly

We are what we eat? I put a question mark on purpose. Because nobody actually comes home to see what you eat, but definitely scrutinising what you buy, wear, drive etc... So can I comfortably say, We are what we Show?

A friend once asked me, what do you wear at home? I didn’t understand the question at once. She was actually probing, do I wear branded home clothes too. Well, I was honest and said no, it’s just some old clothes or streetwear. Though that was comforting for me and her. There came the next question, do you wear all branded clothes only. This question did hurt me because the answer was no! And I said not all but yeah some of them. I wear what I like, branded or unbranded, the final reply was that.

It’s not that I detest brands. I prefer them for some aspects like quality and durability. But being a woman would never want to be caught wearing a same outfit which a lady besides me is wearing. So, have to be really careful when it comes to shopping brands.

So, to make the most of brands here are some tips-

1.Pick basics

2. Go for limited editions

3. Avoid prominent prints

4. Choose block colours with basic styling

5. If it is a brand you are buying ensure the brand name is visible but not loud

6. Pick a piece that sports a latest style

7. And never miss out on the sale time where you can get the best of the above.

Happy Branding!!

For The Love of Prints & Kurtas

Whether it's the feminine frocks, ethnic kurtas or functional kurtis; time to infuse the energy of prints in them this season Just today, I saw the advertisement by Central announcing a 'Kurta Festival' and I think the time is apt.Unlike the last two seasons which saw a predominance of tops on jeans; women and even girls are ;picking stylishly done up kurtas and kurtis in myriad forms. Some like sheaths or flaired kurtas while some like the simple  kurta. These are available in engaging prints like florals or abstract enhanced with minimal detailing.

So, do stock up some of these unassuming pieces, pair them with your simple jeans or tights with ethnic accessories and your look is done.

Katrina for the To-Be Bride!

Nakshatra Diamond Jewellery the brand of Gitanjali Group launched its latest Vivaah Nakshatra, an exclusive bridal range with its brand Ambassador, Katrina Kaif! 

According the company, the new collection and campaign is inspired by the ancient Indian texts which described a diamond as vajra (lightning, the weapon of Indra) that was believed to offer protection from fire, poison and evil spirits. It also draws from the mythology of the "Saptharishi Mandalam" Nakshatra and how the wearer of the traditional seven stone diamond floral formation, based on the sacred geometry of this constellation, invokes the divine luck that comes from them. 

Calvin Klein's Sizzling White Wash

Well, if the heat wasn't enough here are the fuming campaign images of Calvin Klein Jeans Body Whitewashed offering for men and women. The campaign is featuring actress Eva Mendes and model Jamie Dornan together again this season.

Hook on a Hoop

Ok girls!! I'm not referring to a Hula Hoop to get the hour glass figures, but yes since it's summers why don't we explore slim and classy Hoops for our ears.

If you ever get to glance through your mom's or grandmom's younger days pictures you will notice Hoops were are major rage then, with myriad shapes and drops embellishing the basic round hoop. As even as little girls, the first kind of earrings that we were adorned with were small cute little hoops in pure gold. Well, that is pure nostalgia, coming to this season and the soaring temperatures, sporting Hoops seems very breezy.

Here are some exquisite pieces by Jaipur Gems. I'm a fan of Jaipur Gems particularly because of their old world charm. Here are pieces worked out in white gold and embellished with diamonds, emerald drops etc.

Yeh Phone Hai Ki Camera??

My head is going into a dizzy rite now!! Some months back heard of a phone with 30MP camera but that didn't shake the market as much as the manufacturers thought it would. Now we have Spice Mobiles launching a 12 MP camera phone- S-1200 which will cost you only, hold your breath just Rs. 14500/- and to top it, we have the Sonam Kapoor endorsing the brand now. And why not, if Akshay Kumar can endorse Micromax(sounds like an undergarment brand name) and Dhoni for Maxx Mobiles (another underwear brand...LOL) Sonam is adding some Spice to her life!!


Features include
advanced camera functionality like 3X Optical Zoom & 9X Digital Zoom, Xenon Flesh ,Multiple Face Detection, Smile Shutter, Auto Focus, Anti Shake, and Advanced 24 preset capture modes including text capture mode. Apart from this it has Stereo Bluetooth, TV out with cable and 32 GB expandable memory support which can store upto 10,000 photos.


The snobby big mobile players, get ready, for the competition is getting tougher by the day.!!