Thursday, May 30, 2013

 

 
 
Bollywood Fashion
 

 
Sridevi dresses up her usual self being traditional yet classy in a lemon yellow net sari with a sleeveless orange blouse with delicate work on it.
 
Bollywood Fashion Tip: Keep the no accessory fuss for this look.
 
Around India

 
Preparation of tea, Darjeeling
 
Music
 
 
Chandni
 
 
Home Fashion Tips
 
- Always clean your gadgets like TV, DVD Player, etc with a proper gadget cleaner and not water to avoid spoiling them.
 
Fashion Tips
 
- Use at least 15 SPF sunscreen lotion to avoid getting tanned.


 
 
 
 Bollywood Fashion

 
Sonam Kapoor goes classic for an event in a Victorian jacket with a short top and a trouser.
 
Bollywood Fashion Tip: Try a different pastel shade top to compliment the jacket.
 
Around India
 

 
Manikarnika Ghat, Varanasi
 
(Popularly known for Hindu Cremation)
 
 
Music
 
 
Mitwa from the movie Lagaan
 
Home Fashion Tips
 
- Create a black and white picture story in the living room or your bedroom for that classic look.
 
Fashion Tips
 
- Use a stole on your handbag and you can use it as a hair band later.
 

 
 
 
Bollywood Fashion
 

 
Kangna Ranaut dresses up like a typical south indian with the no fuss look.
 
Bollywood Fashion Tip: Try different checks combination sarees with a heavy necklace.
 
Around India
 

 
Ladakh
 
 
Music
 
 
Ek main aur ek tu
 
 
Home Fashion Tips
 
- Try round cushions for your sofas instead of the regular square ones.
 
Fashion Tips
 
- Clean your sunglasses to keep the stains away.
 


Monday, May 27, 2013

 
 
Bollywood Fashion
 

 
Sonam Kapoor dresses up in ethnic wear to walk the ramp for a fashion event. The use of bright colours has been used very cleverly on the saree to add depth to a plain black saree. Simple gold embroidery on it adds to the drama.
 
Bollywood Fashion Tip: You can try the same look with different styling in the blouse which can have cap sleeves/ sleeveless.
 
Around India
 

 
Safdarjang's Tomb, New Delhi
 
Music
 
 
Masakali, Delhi 6
 
 
Home Fashion Tips
 
- Do not cover the gadgets like DVD player, Set top box, Stabilizer, etc with plastic as this is not safe.
 
Fashion Tips
 
- Canvas shoes can be used in a unique way by adding your styling to it; paint it, sketch it. Style it the way you want!

 
 
 
Bollywood Fashion
 

 
Kareena Kapoor Khan goes bold with this striking marigold yellow saree with fuchsia border and blouse.
 
Bollywood Fashion Tip: Keep it simple the way K3 has done it without any accessories; if you do want to add an accessory you can go for a big bracelet and long earrings.
 
Around India

 
Yoga school, Varanasi
 
Music
 
 
Ye ishq hai from the movie Jab We Met
 
Home Fashion Tips
 
- Make sure you keep a garbage bag inside the dustbin to avoid getting it dirty.
 
Fashion Tips
 
- Sport a waterproof watch in the rainy season to prevent it from getting spoilt.

 
 
 
Bollywood Fashion
 

 
Sridevi goes for pastel shades in a saree which looks delicate on her. The embellishments are not too bold, they are just right for the saree.
 
Bollywood Fashion Tip: Try the same concept in different pastel shades like peach, sea blue, beige, etc.
 
 
Around India
 

 
Udaipur, Rajasthan
 
Music
 

 
 
Hawa hawai from the movie Mr. India
 
Home Fashion Tips
 
- Instead of using a normal plastic cover for the remotes of various gadgets, try using a fabric cover which can be made out of fabric bits.
 
Fashion Tips
 
- Always clean your footwear in the rainy season to avoid bad smell.

 
Bollywood Fashion
 

 
 
Mandira Bedi with her signature style of noodle strap blouse and a silk saree in a very subtle tomato red colour with a bold border looks just right for an event.
 
Bollywood Fashion Tip: Try Mandira Bedi's style or experiment with different styling in the blouse; low neckline, wide neckline, etc.
 
Around India
 

 
Kumbh mela pilgrimage camp, Allahabad
 
Music
 
 
Desi girl from the movie Dostana
 
Home Fashion Tips
 
- Choose dark coloured door mats for more durability and cleanliness.
 
Fashion Tips
 
- Sport black rimmed glasses if you want that geek look.


Saturday, May 25, 2013

 
 
 
Bollywood Fashion
 

 
Vidya Balan with her signature style of being traditional dresses up in maroon and black combination for an event. It is simple yet every classy.
 
Bollywood Fashion Tip: Imitate the same look with no accessories and different hair styling.
 
Around India
 

 
A cobbler at Kachhpur Village, Agra
 
 
Music
 
 
 
Meri maa from the movie Taare Zameen Par
 
 
Home Fashion Tips
 
- Wash/ clean the artificial flowers and show pieces at least once in a month to keep them clean and fresh.
 
Fashion Tips
 
- Make a top/ kurti out of a dupatta and add a huge button or stone embellishments to make it into a unique outfit.


Friday, May 24, 2013

 
 
 
Bollywood Fashion
 

 
The cute couple Arbaaz Khan and Malaika Arora Khan dress up traditional for an event in a colour co-ordinated manner. While Arbaaz goes black with maroon bottom, Malaika's sari is steel grey with maroon pleats with heavy work on it.
 
Bollywood Fashion Tip:  Try Malaika's look with different styles of blouse/ corset to add depth to the sari. Arbaaz's look can be tried in various colour combinations.
 
Around India
 

 
Indian roller birds, Kanha National Park, Madhya Pradesh
 
 
Music
 
 
Teri ore from the movie Singh is King
 
 
Home Fashion Tips
 
- Do not keep too many cushions on the sofa in the living room which will spoil the comfort level.
 
Fashion Tips
 
- Use a scarf to cover your head when you step out and use it as a stole later.


Tuesday, May 21, 2013

 
 
 
Bollywood Fashion
 

 
Sonam Kapoor at her dramatic best attire at the Cannes festival this year. A simple white lace sari teamed with a long heavily embroidered coat which looks unique yet stylish. With her trademark style of opting for a big nose ring and dramatic eyes adds to the glamorous look.
 
Bollywood Fashion Tip: You can try this look with a short jacket as well, though a long coat looks more elegant. You can avoid the accessories for this look except your smile.
 
Around India
 
 
Dal Lake, Srinagar
 
Music
 
 
Rishtey from the movie Life In A Metro
 
Home Fashion Tips
 
- Use stylish curtain holders when you want the curtains to be drawn.
 
Fashion Tips
 
- Black stilettoes are a must- have for any occasion.


 
 
Bollywood Fashion
 
 
 
Rani Mukherjee dresses up just right in a bottle green panelled top with chudidhar and lemon yellow net dupatta with work on it. The low halter neck looks apt for the outfit and the border in velvet and gold adds to the appearance.
 
Bollywood Fashion Tip:  Sport the same look and experiment with different colour combinations. If you are tall, you can match the same dupatta colour as chudidhar to give a break in your height.
 
Around India
 

 
The famous Marina Beach, Chennai
(The beach runs from Fort St.George to Besant Nagar
It is also the World's second longest beach)
 
Music
 
 
Wake Up from the movie Wake Up Sid
 
Home Fashion Tips
 
- Use a bed cover for a mattress to keep the mattress clean and tidy. This will increase the durability of the mattress.
 
Fashion Tips
 
- Opt for chudidhars than leggings to avoid getting sweaty legs. 

 
 
 
Bollywood Fashion
 
 
Our Evergreen hero of all times; Jeetendra goes ethnic for an event. A simple gold and beige stripes kurta with a cream chudidhar and a shawl in black and red with heavy embroidery on it makes him stand apart from the crowd.
 
Bollywood Fashion Tip: Sport this look by playing with the lengths of the shawl, it can be a stole as well. If you do not want so much contrast, you can go in for something in shades of brown, maroon or beige for a subtle look.
 
Around India
 

 
A dance theme inspired flower show at Brindavan Botanical Garden, Bangalore
 
Music
 
 
Re Kabira from the movie Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani
 
 
Home Fashion Tips
 
- Change the cushion covers every 15-20 days to prevent them from getting dirty or faded.
 
Fashion Tips
 
- Carry your own shopping bags in jute/ cotton, etc. to avoid using plastic carry bags.


Monday, May 20, 2013



Bollywood Fashion



Sonakshi Sinha sports a colourful look for her movie promotion. It looks funky yet traditional with the use of indian elements. A short printed top in yellow with harem pants in orange and a green dupatta looks apt for an event.

Bollywood Fashion Tip: You can sport this look or you can bring about a change in this attire by using a similar coloured dupatta and top while the harem pants can be in a bright colour.

Around India



Terraces of Rice paddy fields in Narmada, Lombok


Music


O soniyo from the movie Raaz 2


Home Fashion Tips

- Use dark coloured carpet for your living room as there is an easy chance of getting dirty if it is a light coloured carpet.

- Sofas covers can be made in a good fabric as they can be removed occasionally; that way the sofa will not get dirty.

Fashion Tips

- Try to mix-match in your cupboard when you are bored of wearing the same clothes.

- Basic black and white chudidhars/ pants/ salwars should always be in your wardrobe to mix and match when in doubt.


Saturday, May 18, 2013

 
 
 
Always remember this and you will never be negative in life!
 
 
Bollywood Fashion

 
Vidya Balan sports her usual choice, a Saree. A jacquard woven super net saree with no accessory looks just right for an event.
 
Bollywood Fashion Tip: You can sport this look as it is, just make sure if you use any accessories, keep it simple. Do not over do-it as it will cause distraction.
 
Around India

 
Tcham (Annual Festival) of Matho Budhist Monastery, Ladakh

 
 
Music
 
 
Akele hai from the movie Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak
 
 
Home Fashion Tips
 
- Use blinds on the windows if you don't want to use a curtain.
 
- Blinds come in a huge variety with unique designs and colours in them.
 
Fashion Tips
 
- Wear Kaftans (  Front-buttoned coat or overdress, usually reaching to the ankles, with long sleeves or short sleeves. It may be worn with a sash) this summer for a cool look and feel.
 
- Kaftans come in a wide variety of fabrics and colours. Be stylish in choosing the right one for you.

Friday, May 17, 2013



Bollywood Fashion



Kunal Kapoor sports a bold orange pin- tucks kurta with a black velvet bandhgala sleeveless overcoat and beige silky loose pants with jodhpuri hawai which looks cool.

Bollywood Fashion Tip: If you are not the kind who can carry off orange; you can sport this same look with a different coloured kurta. Try royal blue, tea brown or even a tomato red will look cool.


Around India



A vegetable garden, Mararikulam, Kerala


Music


Chocolate from the movie Hum Aapke Hai Kaun


Home Fashion Tips

- Lace and tissue combination of curtains will give you the elegant ambience for your living room.

- Always check the bean bag you buy, it shouldn't be too bulky neither too soft. Sit on it and decide. Refill it once you feel the stuffing has reduced.

Fashion Tips

- Use bits and pieces of left over fabrics to make small accessories like a scarf or a hair band.

- Attach different pieces of fabric together and make a patchwork bag.

Thursday, May 16, 2013

 
 
Do good, you will get good!
 
 
Bollywood Fashion
 

 
Vidya Balan sports a bold black and white dress for a shoot with a broad gold waist band. Her killer look is enough for anyone to fall off!
 
Bollywood Fashion Tip: To implement Vidya Balan's look, you have to be in shape or else it will spoil the look. This outfit can be carried off well with great attitude.
 
Around India
 

 
Chowpatty Beach, Mumbai
 
Music
 
 
Khamoshiyan from the movie One Two Ka Four
 
 
Home Fashion Tips
 
- Decorate your room with photographs clicked with your loved ones on a wall with creative frames designed by you for that personal look.
 
- Do not mix too many pictures as this will cause distraction, keep it simple yet stylish.
 
 
Fashion Tips
 
- Wear a cropped jacket for the cool look this summer.
 
- Use leave-in conditioner in your hair and style the way you want; this definitely looks stylish and you can create many hairstyles.
 

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

 
 
Bollywood Fashion
 

 
Deepika Padukone in a cool blue top and micro mini denim shorts. She teams it with a supercool white linen jacket for that relaxed look. A funky camel coloured bag and nude stilettoes.
 
 
Around India
 

 
Gadi Sagar water tank, Jaisalmer
 
 
Music
 
 
Party on my mind from the movie Race 2
 
 
Home Fashion Tips
 
- Use dark grey meshes for your windows to avoid mosquitoes at the same time you will get fresh air in your house. Also it will be easier to clean and because of the colour, the dust will not be seen.
 
-  Clean your fans at least once a month to avoid accumulating dust and dirt on them.
 
 
Fashion Tips
 
- Team a white jacket with a light coloured shirt for that cool and summery feel.
 
- Trousers in beige, nude, lighter shades of brown will be very cooling for your body.