From Damsel to Diva - Kareena Kapoor’s Style Evolution Over the Years

Kareena Kapoor is one of the most stylish actresses in Bollywood. She is indeed a style icon. But she wasn’t like this ever since. The actress has undergone a process of transformation over the years and has reached the zenith of success.

From a simple blonde-haired girl to a top-notch actress, it took a while for Kareena to make a mark in the film industry. And today, she is a reigning queen in Bollywood in terms of talent, beauty and style.

Let’s stroll down the memory lane and trace Kareena Kapoor’s style journey from her debut movie to till date.

Debut with Refugee
Kareena Kapoor was a chubby teenager when she made her Bollywood debut with her first movie Refugee. This grand-daughter of Kapoor clan made her presence felt with her acting prowess. Kareena’s strong jaw-line, stark-white complexion and her bleached hair made her a head-turner. But overall, she was a plain Jane who was in a desperate need of a stylist. Usually, she was seen wearing jeans and t-shirt as she found this attire utterly comfortable.

Apart from that she loved bell-bottoms and chunky jewelry which did no justice to her voluptuous figure. And when she used to don something ethnic, it looked like a pile of mass on her. Her natural beauty was suppressed by her unflattering make-up that included her signature style of putting a light lip shade with a dark outline. It took away the entire attention from her strong jaw line which was her best feature.

All in all, she looked like a girl-next-door and not a celebrity at all. This phase had more misses than hits in Kareena Kapoor’s style quotient.

Size-zero Phase
There came a turning-point in her life when she flaunted her newly-acquired size-zero figure. She worked hard for this envy-inspiring body and was on a strict diet and exercise regimen. Bebo lost oodles of kilos for her role in movie named Tashan. She initiated the trend of size-zero and became a household name overnight. Her vital-stats became the most- discussed topic in the country at that point of time. She switched from jeans and t-shirts to more lady-like dresses and gowns to suit her new figure and voila she got her mojo back!

Her movie didn’t work well at the box-office, but for Kareena it was indeed a career-altering point. She got a lot of endorsements and every director wanted to cast her in their movie. Also, her locks got a complete transformation from blonde to auburn. Not just this, Kareena endorsed no-make up look with just a hint of blush and extremely kohled eyes. But it was her petite frame which did all the talking and the actress was happy showing it off. It was a reincarnated avatar of Kareena Kapoor.

Mrs. Kareena Kapoor Khan
The most crucial time for Kareena was her wedding to her prince charming Saif Ali Khan. Like every girl, Kareena too made sure that she looks like million bucks on her wedding day and she surely did. Though she gained weight and wasn’t size-zero anymore but Kareena knew by now what suits her best in terms of make-up and clothing. Her wardrobe now consists of lot of extravagant gowns and printed dresses and she loves to experiment with hemlines and silhouettes.

Her all-time favourite attire is sari and she swears by her close friend and designer Manish Malhotra’s creations. Bronzer became her new best friend and enhanced her sharp features. Kareena is ever-glowing and her post-marriage glow is even more evident. Kareena Kapoor’s style is very contagious and she is truly a trendsetter. Whatever she wears become a rage among her fans and they want to look like her.

All in all, this actress-par-excellence is elegance personified and her style has evolved over the years to become the glamazon she is today! If you'd like to read more, here is another good article about Kareena Kapoor's style.

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Cut-out Dresses - A New Bollywood Fashion Trend to Watch-out for

Cutout dresses are a new rage among Bollywood divas. Gorgeous actresses love to flaunt their curves in cutout dresses. Since its inception last year, this Bollywood fashion trend has matured to a new level and is endorsed by who’s who of film fraternity.

This eye-ball popping fashion trend is buzzing around and is in spotlight for the striking cuts, risque slits and sheer side sections in dresses and gowns. Let’s have a look which Bollywood celeb wore it to perfection.

Sequined cutout Dress and Three-toned cutout dress

Kareena Kapoor

The sultry actress is known for her flawless fashion sense. Whatever she wears becomes viral overnight. Recently, Kareena was spotted wearing an emerald green cutout gown with a subtle cut baring her midriff.

She looked absolutely stunning and timeless. To complete her look, she sported minimal make-up, tied back hair and understated accessories. Kareena definitely knows how to endorse latest Bollywood fashion trend with utmost grace.

 
Malaika Arora Khan
Not just her dancing skills, Malaika is also popular for her head-turning fashion style. Her effortless sense of styling is chic and classy. She also counts on cutout dresses to enhance her envious figure. 

The actress was seen wearing an asymmetrical white gown with cutout around the neckline. She did complete justice to this latest Bollywood fashion trend of wearing cutout dresses.

Lisa Haydon
Lisa is a seductress when it comes to her bold yet beautiful fashion prowess. This supermodel and actress is a true fashion enthusiast at heart. And when she opted for the white and gold floor-length gown with a high neck and cutout around the waist, she hogged the entire limelight.

Her risque outfit became talk of the town and gave boldness a new definition.

Nargis Fakhri
Nargis Fakri mastered the hottest Bollywood fashion trend with her red-hot keyhole gown. Her red cutout dress accentuated her curves with the right amount of skin-show.

She chose her cut wisely and made sure that the rest of her look is low-key. Red colour suited her complexion and she surely nailed the trend.

Katrina Kaif
No words are enough to describe Katrina’s beauty. She is class apart and when this leading lady of Bollywood dons a style, it becomes the top trend. The gorgeous Katrina won over the Bollywood fashion trend of wearing the cutout dress with her cutout LBD.

She looked smouldering with her full-sleeved cutout dress with the right amount of cuts at the right places.

Priyanka Chopra
Last but certainly not the least, this multi-talented Bollywood actress knows how to be in the race of fashion. She is a fearless diva who loves to experiment with her looks. And calling her the trendsetter won’t be an exaggeration.

Recently, Priyanka was spotted wearing Gauri and Nainika cutout gown. This white cutout one-shoulder gown looked elegant on her and she looked utterly glamorous. We loved this dress on her.

Now what are you waiting for? Go ahead and get your hands on this ultimate Bollywood fashion trend of wearing a cutout dress and look like a celebrity!

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Famous Indian designer duo Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla to Unveil Lakme Fashion Week!

Get set for another fashion odyssey as Lakme Fashion week winter-festive 2015 is about to begin on 26 August 2015. The show will be held at the Hotel Palladium. Lakme Fashion week completes its 15 years of running this year. And to celebrate this grand moment, none other than renowned designer duo Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla are all set to open the show. 

Abu and Sandeep make a fantastic designer duo and have earned recognition for their outstanding work. This pair has dedicated their 20 years to the fashion industry and has emerged as the unconquered kings of the fashion fraternity.

Together as a team, they have worked their magic wand and have created masterpieces. No wonder why every celebrity loves to wear their designs! Apart from Bollywood biggies, international icons such as Freida Pinto, Maggie Smith and Judi Dench are also big fans of their striking designs.

Their forte lies in bringing the best of both worlds by combining old world charm in terms of craftsmanship with the contemporary designs. They have revolutionised and reinvented the famous embroidery works like zardozi, mirror-work and chikankari and gave a personal touch to these age-old works of art. Also, their love for embellishments is very much prevalent from their lavish and royal bridal wear collections.

Along with the revival of traditional embroideries, this famous Indian designer duo has also restored Indian textile and fabrics. They believe in keeping the old tradition alive and introduce it in the modern-day designs. Being the veteran designers, they have been an indispensable part of many fashion shows and have wowed the audience every time with their spectacular creations.

This year too they are going to repeat the history by showcasing their youthful collection as they open Lakme fashion week winter festive 2015. They have dedicated this yet- to- unfold collection to the free-spirited present- day women.

In a joint statement the duo said, "We are absolutely thrilled to be back at Lakmé Fashion Week to open the upcoming celebratory season. This platform brings back many cherished memories for the both of us. Expect a befitting opening act, this season, as we reinvent the traditional to present an exciting, fresh take on fashion deemed fit for the youthful, modern day diva celebrating her harmonious, republican spirit,”.

I’m sure the upcoming five-day extravaganza will sweep you off your feet and why not when its Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla are doing the opening act!

Jacket Mania - The Latest Fashion Trend in India

Are you worried about putting together your wardrobe for upcoming monsoon season in India? If you are nodding your head in a big yes, we are here to help! As soon as monsoon hits the country, we all start pondering about what clothes to wear in this season.

To cope up with monsoon and to look stylish at the same time is a tough nut to crack. So, here comes the solution, jackets. Jackets are the most ‘in’ thing this season. They not only look uber cool but are also appropriate attire for monsoon. Let’s talk about the latest fashion trend in India i.e. jackets.

Move Over Raincoat
Yes you have heard me right! Move over your boring raincoats and embrace the latest fashion trend in India of wearing a chic jacket.  Jackets come in variety of styles and fabrics and they can protect you from rain shower too.  You can pair a nice jacket with your jeans or skirt.  If you are planning a trek or just a simple stroll in rain, play around with a jacket.

Different Styles of Jackets
Since jackets are a new rage, there are myriad styles from which you can choose your pick. From light-weight to water-resistant, from silicone washed to plastic like stuff, there are jackets all over the place.

Denim Jacket
Some trends come, some trends go but denims are here to stay! A tough denim jacket or denim duster coat may come to your rescue when it’s pouring. You can wear it over your jeans or shorts and you don’t need to compromise on style this monsoon.

Trench coat
Now you can protect your lovely short dress from drizzle by wearing a lightweight trench coat over it. Trench coats are a big time saviour and are indeed the latest fashion trend in India. And if you are still cribbing on the idea that it hides your glamorous dress, don’t sob and get yourself a see-through version of trench coat and get going.

Trust the Parkas
When rain gods show no mercy, trust the parkas. These utilitarian coats will provide you the much required sheath in the rain. If you are no-nonsense types and don’t like being frivolous, opt for the traditional parkas in navy blue and olive greens. And if you are totally opposite to it and love the playful colours, parkas in pastel colours will definitely suit your style.

Sleeveless jacket
If layering up in monsoon is not your cup of tea, get your hands on the sleeveless jackets. Sleeveless jackets are in vogue and look extremely pretty.  Don a sleeveless waistcoat over your plain dress and revamp your style. Also, you can try on sleeveless jackets with fringes or textures. Don’t forget to grab a typical Rajasthani or Gujrati mirror work jackets or an embroidered tribal jacket. These fusion jackets give you the oomph and also brighten up a gloomy rainy day.

Embroidered Tribal  Jacket

Cropped Jacket
If you have got really long legs to flaunt, cropped jackets are just right for you this monsoon. Get your hands on denim or PVC cropped jackets or go for the bomber jackets in quirky prints. Trust me; the entire spotlight will be on you as these cropped jackets are the latest fashion trend in India.

Embroidered Cropped Jacket

Peplum style jacket

Another style of jacket which is a big hit this season is peplum jacket.  You can wear a peplum jacket with jeans, leggings and pencil skirts. These jackets are very feminine and suits all body types. The flare accentuates the waist and makes you look more curvy. Peplums looks great in bright colours like yellow and neons.

Peplum Style Jacket

Printed Zipper Jacket
One can never go wrong with the printed zipper jacket. An eye-catching print with a front zip makes a lethal combination. This printed jacket is perfect for a formal dinner or an evening party. Grab one of these and enjoy the spotlight!

Printed Zipper Jacket

Now you know how to make the most of this monsoon season with the latest fashion trend in India. Zip up a nice jacket and enjoy the rain!


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Highlights of BMW Fashion Week 2015 and What to Expect

The BMW India Bridal Fashion Week is a high profile bridal couture show held with grand bridal wear displays from the crème de la crème couturiers of the country. BMW is partnering for the second consecutive year with the India Bridal Fashion Week, taking the premium show a notch up. The BMW Fashion week also promotes trade of bridal couture wear and offers a platform for the designers and the buyers to link up through the Bridal Luxury Couture Exposition. This trade show displays, bridal women’s wear, men’s wear, jewellery and accessories from leading as well as emerging designers in a large set-up, over three days.

In 2014, the BMW Fashion Week was held at the DLF Emporio, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi between Aug 7 and Aug 10. This year, looking resplendent in a pink Suneet Verma bridal lehenga and jadau jewellery, Sonakshi Sinha, the face of BMW fashion week 2015, gave us the first look of the event on 29th May 2015. 

This preview gala of the event held at New Delhi, offered an insight into what we can expect at the upcoming show. The BMW Fashion Week 2015 is an initiative of Fashion One International and the unique factor about the show this year is that it will be travelling across the seven cities of India, including Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad and Chandigarh. So it has a much larger platform of demonstration as well as trade this year, reaching out to buyers from every nook and cranny of the country.

Here is the schedule of the BMW Fashion Week 2015 

Some of the designers who will be presenting at the event, displayed a preview of their collection at the launch. The designers’ showcase that we will witness at the show includes:

Abu Jani – Sandeep Khosla: Abu Jani – Sandeep Khosla will be opening the show at New Delhi on Aug 7th 2015. The designer duo are bringing forth “the Varanasi” collection at the BMW Fashion week. Their line of Banarasi weaves is interspersed with georgette and khadi. The runway will see more of pinks, reds, oranges and yellows taking inspiration from the bold colours of the holy city.

Suneet Verma: The New Delhi show’s Finale will be at the DLF Emporio under Suneet Verma. The designer has given a glimpse of intricate embroidery on navy blue saree and lehenga, which will be up on Harpers Bazaar Bride too and also a peek of mirror worked red bridal attire.

J J Valaya: The pro bridal wear couturier will present his collection “Bolshoi Bazaar” at the BMW Fashion week, so we expect to see some Russian inputs to the Indian elegance. Nitya Arora, the accessory designer behind Valliyan has confirmed that her headgear will be seen on the models wearing Valaya’s collection.

Tarun Tahiliani: The 2014 show had an apt opening runway performance called “The Modern Mughals” under the helm of Tarun Tahiliani. This year he is going to present a myriad of colours at the BMW fashion week 2015. His sneak peek keeps the colours under a wrap, displaying a sheer rhinestone studded dupatta.

Ashima – Leena: Ashima - Leena's “Dakshna” will be a South Indian Bridal attire revelation. The hint of the bride with decorated braid and crown jewellery will become a reality soon.

Gauri and Nainika: Gauri and Nainika will be displaying cocktail wear at the BMW Fashion Week 2015. Their teasers reveal addition of texture to fabric through ruched floral petals arranged in patterns.

Shantanu and Nikhil: The designers' preview of bold red couture invites us to indulge in their collection. They will be presenting “the Mahal” collection at the BMW Fashion Week 2015.

Rina Dhaka, Jyotsna Tiwari, Falguni Shane Peacock and Sulakshana Monga are the other couturiers who will be displaying their bridal fineries at their absolute best.

Last year the BMW Fashion Week saw lot of eminent Bollywood personalities gracing the runways as showstoppers. These well known faces included Shraddha Kapoor, Nargis Fakhri, Aditi Rao Hydari, Esha Gupta and Kangana Ranaut. The BMW Fashion Week 2015 will see Lisa Haydon walking for Tarun Tahiliani. Sonakshi Sinha, the brand ambassador of the event will grace J J Valaya’s show.

The magic of BMW India Bridal Fashion Week begins today, and its mystery will be unravelled leisurely across the seven cities of India over a period of time, finally ending in Chennai on November 22, 2015.

Image Source: Designer' twitter, India Bridal Fashion Week facebook page and www.bmw.in

Monsoon Fashion in India - Top Fashion Trends

When it is pouring and the atmosphere is dull and gloomy, let’s get fashion ready to drive away the monsoon blues. Top fashion trends of monsoon are all about how you can be perky, and stay dry and fit through the season.

When we think of the top fashion trends of monsoon, apart from our attire, accessories that protect us against the wet weather play an important role as well. Let’s start with ramping up our attires.

Top Fashion Trends for Monsoon - The attire:

• Go Vivacious - Let the overcast sky not affect your mood this monsoon, so choose lot of bold and heartwarming colours and pleasing prints that are mood uplifting. Even monochromes with warm shades like orange and yellow, and lighter fluorescents are also peppy against the dull backdrop. Prints always succeed in breaking the monotone. You can go for floral prints, chevrons and stripes in chirpy colours.
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• Go Short – Monsoon is not a time for flowing, ground grazing attires. Opting for skirts, shorts, capris or ankle length pants is a smart move. Also the top fashion trends for monsoon are to keep the silhouettes straight and simple against flared and voluminous. Even the sleeves can be worn shorter.

• Go Lighter - During rainy season tuck your denims and heavy attires away. Follow the top fashion trends with lighter cotton blend fabrics and synthetics. They will dry sooner and keep you warm through the monsoons. Also wrinkle free fabrics are a great choice during this season.

The monsoon attires do not even call for a separate budget; these attires are suitable for the tropical weather of India and will see you through summers as well as some warmer winter days.

Top fashion trends for monsoon- The Accessories:

• The Umbrella: The Umbrellas can make a huge fashion statement. When you are wearing earthy colours go for a bright multicoloured umbrella. Ethnic umbrellas are a great option for adding colour the traditional way. If your attire is more colourful then a see-through umbrella oozes lot of style, keeping the attention to your outfit.

• The Rain Jacket: Top fashion trends request us to go for waterproof jackets that can be a trench, poncho or just as stylish as it gets. The lengths can be varied and the cuts, collars, colours and prints obviously take this piece from being a rain essential to rain luxury. Raincoats with belts give structure to your look. Transparent raincoats give you the advantage of showing off your attire, while staying dry.

• Rain Boots and Rain Shoes: If you want to enjoy the muddy puddles, while being in the league of top fashion trends, then rain boots are a way to go. Rain boots paired with short dresses, skirts, shorts or skinny pants look very chic. If you cannot handle rain boots under the Indian temperatures and humidity, then trendy waterproof pumps in mesh or solids are always a good option. Also the beach friendly flip flops in great styles can be monsoon friendly too.

• Waterproof Bags: Don’t let your expensive leather bag be a victim to this season’s dampness. Go for stylish, quirky waterproof bags that come in a variety of colours. Transparent bag, matched with a transparent umbrella, will be a great style accomplice this season.

• Other Accessories: You can also add colour to your look with colourful plastic or rubber earrings and bangles. Wrapping your head with colourful scarves is a smart way of accessorising while keeping your head dry. Be the beautiful rainbow that every monsoon season deserves.

Every dark cloud has a silver lining, so the dark clouds of monsoon bring in lot of opportunities to play with colours to dispel the monsoon melancholy.

So this monsoon, abreast with top fashion trends, battle the lashing rains with your stylish umbrella and drench yourself in style and romance instead. Just hold on we missed out couple of essentials, we need a cuppa chai and some bhajias too to go with that monsoon look!

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Best Bollywood Celebrity Looks of the Week - Celebrity Fashion Trends

Celebrities are always under the scanner for their looks, with a pressure to gratify the eager hunger of their fans watching them. Most of our desired celebrities do not thwart our expectations and satiate our hunger with a platter of exquisite looks and delectable style. The celebrity fashion trends these days, is at its pinnacle with access to high-end designer wear and accessories from India as well as overseas.

Some of the Bollywood celebrity looks of the week deserve to be distinguished and commended. Below are the few celebrity looks that have raised the bar for celebrity fashion trends:

• Aishwarya Rai: Walking as the showstopper for Manish Malhotra’s “The Empress Story” at the Amazon India Couture Week 2015 on Aug 2, Aishwarya Rai looked like the perfect Empress. She walked the runway in a deep brown gown with heavy golden work and a harmonising shimmery shrug. An eternal grace element of the celebrity fashion trends, Aishwarya managed to look stupendous in spite of being unwell during the event.

• Katrina Kaif: Katrina Kaif was seen promoting the trailer launch of her upcoming film Phantom with her entire team at a PVR multiplex in Juhu on July 25, 2015. Wearing a Prabal Gurung navy blue pantsuit with plunging neckline, Dior heels and her signature let down hair, she looked like an epitome of class. Katrina generally plays safe with her choices but manages to emerge stunning in every classic avatar she dons.

• Sonam Kapoor: Sonam Kapoor inaugurated the India International Jewellery Week, 2015 dressed in an emerald backless gown by Michael Costello. With a sheer fabric bordered with appliques holding the dress above, the dress flowed all the way down with caped sleeves. Accented with diamond and emerald jewellery and braided hairdo she lit the lamp and set the event rolling with her attention garnering fashion style.

• Anushka Sharma: Anushka wore a simple white Dior dress with pockets and zipper displaying sleeves, for the Pantene event in Mumbai on July 29, 2015. Being the queen of hassle-free celebrity fashion trends, she paired her relaxed yet trendy short outfit with black heeled Louboutins. She looked very chic while being in sync with the Pantene brand colours.

• Sonakshi Sinha: Sonakshi Sinha’s cream coloured Anarkali by Abu Jani-Sandeep Khosla, worn on the sets of Indian Idol Junior was very refreshing. The look was accompanied by braided hair, highlight chand-bali earrings from Metaphor and beige peep-toe pumps. In spite of being surrounded by controversy, the lady knows to silence her critics by presenting impeccable looks to the celebrity fashion trends.

• Priyanka Chopra: Taking celebrity fashion trends to a level up is Priyanka Chopra, who has posed in a very surprising look stretching her own boundaries, on the cover of L’officiel magazine. She is transforming into an international style icon. Her Egyptian style eye make-up and striking bleached blond hair, makes us wonder, is that our Bollywood girl, Priyanka! Wearing a curve hugging, colour blocked Salvatore Ferragamo outfit, she has nailed this international look for the cover story on haute couture titled ‘Fire and Ice’ in the magazine.

The Bollywood beauties are taking the celebrity fashion trends to an international level. Classic, experimental, quirky to sporty, the divas are acing every look and offering an interesting plethora of celebrity fashion trends to the audience.

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Top Venues for Indian Destination Wedding

Indian weddings are synonymous with extravagance. When Indians say, ‘I do’ they say it with style and panache. And that is why the trend of destination weddings in India is increasing at an unimaginable pace. The country is blessed with diverse geography and beautiful seasons that provide ample of destination wedding venues. From snow-covered mountains to sunny beaches, from rich architecture to serene backwaters, you name it, you get it. So, without further ado let’s encapsulate top venues for Indian destination wedding.

The Tranquil Goa
If you are a beach person, Goa is a place to get hitched.  Goa offers a romantic setting with blue water beaches, glistening sands, gorgeous palm trees and soothing sound of waves. The tranquility and super-friendly nature of locals make it even more special.

Taking vows in such a setting is indeed dream-like. You can book venues like Radisson resorts, Taj Exotica, The Leela and Park Hyatt Goa as per your budget and get a step closer to the picturesque wedding you have always dreamt of. Goa undoubtedly makes the top venue for Indian destination wedding.

The Regal Rajasthan
The royal state of Rajasthan with rich cultural heritage and breathtaking architecture is another popular choice for Indian destination wedding. If you are someone who likes a big fat Indian wedding with utmost majesty and grandeur, come to the City of Lakes i.e. Udaipur.

Udaipur also known as the ‘Venice of the East’ happens to be the most fabulous place in the state with lakes and palaces all around. And the best part, you can get married in such palace-like setting. Awestruck aren’t you?  Get your troupe in Udaipur and get set for ‘Maharaja Style’ wedding. The alluring venues of Udaipur includes The Leela, The Trident, The Taj Lake Palace or you can choose an exotic fort like Oberoi Udaivilas, Devi Garh and Manek  Chowk.

Another city of Rajasthan that offers palaces, havelis and mansions for lavish weddings is Jaipur. Known as ‘Pink City’, Jaipur has myriad venue options like Samode Palace, Raj Palace, Jal Mahal Palace and Gold Palace. Also, you can opt for havelis which are royal yet pocket-friendly. Last but certainly not the least comes the’ Blue City’, Jodhpur.

No words can express the luxury offered by it as it is something you need to experience on your own. This enigmatic land of vast sands is the perfect Indian destination wedding venue for those who want nothing but the best in terms of architectural glory. Heritage hotels, palaces, havelis, mansions, temples and mesmerising monuments create a regal ambience. Among the wide array of options, Umaid Bhawan and Mehrangarh Fort are the most sought-after places.

Charismatic Kerala
What could be a better idea than starting the new phase of life in ‘God’s own country’?  I’m sure you all agree on this. Kerala has emerged as the desirable Indian destination wedding venue in recent time. Away from the hustle bustle of the city life, Kerala is an appropriate location for quiet yet scenic wedding.

Beautiful resorts, tropical forests, clean beaches and ofcourse the spectacular backwaters make it a great venue. You can make memories for lifetime by choosing the luxurious resort named Zuri Kumarakom resort near Allepey, tea gardens at Munnar or The Leela in Kovalam for a beach side wedding.

Shimmering Shimla
If you have always dreamt of walking the aisle amidst the mountains, Shimla is just perfect for you. This beautiful hill station is a little piece of paradise on earth. Pleasant weather, pine trees, mighty mountains and striking scenery are the right elements for a dreamy wedding.

So, get ready to take the plunge in the lap of nature and make your day memorable forever. Shimla is on number four on our list of top venues for Indian destination wedding.

The Place of Eternal Love Agra
Agra witnessed the power and purity of love in Mughal era. And its symbol is known as Taj Mahal. This wonder was created by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan for his ladylove Mumtaz. Since then, the monument has graced this historical city with its passionate presence and is a must-see place on every traveler’s wish list.

There are many exotic hotels like The Oberoi Amarvillas, Maan Singh Palace, The Grand Imperial etc within 5 kilometers of radius from monument of love and promises a great view of Taj. It offers an opulent wedding and creates memories that will remain fresh in your mind till your last breath.  Agra definitely makes a pleasant venue for Indian destination wedding.

So, make your wedding a larger-than-life affair by choosing a unique location on your favourite destination. Happy wedding folks!

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Your Handy Guide to Accessory Trends for Work

Accessories can make or break the overall look. Right accessories can augment even the simple attire while the wrong ones can lead to big fashion faux pas.  One needs to be very careful while accessorising for work, as it must give you the required professional look without making you look too conservative.  Generally, office goers don’t have much time to go to a mall and check out the latest accessories. In that case, online jewelry shopping comes to your rescue. Let’s discuss latest summer accessory trends that are acceptable to wear at work.

Minimalism is the Key
While accessorising for work, make sure you follow the thumb rule of less is more.  One is not supposed to wear funky jewelry pieces at work place.  Big danglers and chandelier earrings are a big no! Rather opt for simple stud earrings or small hoops in diamond, pearls or small stones. It will give you the classy and polished look.  These days’ people love to do online jewelry shopping for earrings as it not only provides you a huge variety but you can buy from the comfort of your home.

Wear Simple Neck-Pieces
One should go for single chain in gold with small pendant at the front or layered thin chains while dressing up for office. Also, lockets with one’s initials look pretty decent for work.  You need to avoid over- the- top necklaces and stone-studded chunky jewelry as it surely is the career-killer. You can do online jewelry shopping for contemporary neck-pieces.

Avoid Noisy Bracelets
There is no harm in wearing a bracelet to the office. But make sure it’s not clinking or making noise. The noisy jewelry is not appropriate at the professional front. Clinking bracelets or bangles garner unrequired attention of other people and are distracting in a big way. Therefore, you can choose a simple bracelet in gold or diamond. Also, you can experiment with twin cuffs, bar bracelet, single layered modern design or a triangle bangle. If you are lazy enough to go to the store to buy a bracelet, you can always resort to online jewelry shopping option.

Ring It Up
Even if you have a good collection of rings, you don’t need to flaunt it all. Rings do look beautiful but in right number.  A statement ring like an engagement solitaire or simple wedding band is more than enough for the office.  Rings with initials or gemstones are also good options. Signet and stack-
able rings can be paired with your office wear. But do not wear all rings at the same time. One or two rings are sufficient while going to work.  You can find great deals on rings on various
online jewelry shopping sites.

Invest in a Good Watch
Watches are the most elegant piece of accessory.  You don’t need to buy a super expensive or luxury watch for your office but a simple and stylish watch will serve your purpose.  They not only look good but also silently give an impression that you value time and commitments which are considered good traits at work place.

No Bling Zone
Always remember, work place is a no bling zone. So, keep your sparkly and glitzy earrings, huge diamond rings, studded necklaces and expensive diamond-studded watches for cocktails and fancy dinners and not for the work place. Make sure you are not wearing aggressive and attention-seeking jewelry at work.

Choose your jewelry wisely for your office as it should enhance your personality and not overpower it!

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