Bollywood Fashion

 

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan walks the ramp in a super stylish white gown with antique work. The layered look and the use of net is done very carefully.

 

Bollywood Fashion Tip: Imitate the same look and carry the same attitude like ARB

 

Around India

 

Jal Mahal Palace, Jaipur

 

Music

 

 

Kahin aag lage lag jaaye from the movie Taal

 

Fashion Glossary

 

Ikat: A dyeing technique in which a pattern is applied to thread before it is woven into fabric

 

Home Fashion Tips

 

Avoid a jumble of posters and wall hangings and instead opt for peel-and-stick Wall Art Kits

 

Fashion Tips

 

Wear the pants in the right length up to the heels or flats 

 

 

 

Bollywood Fashion

 

 

Alia Bhatt wears a simple red dress with highlights as gold embroidered motifs. Simple and sweet look.

 

Bollywood Fashion Tip: Keep the look simple by using a clutch and nothing else.

 

Around India

 

 

Interiors of Taj Mahal, Agra

 

Music

 

 

Aey mere humsafar from the movie Qayamat se qayamat tak

 

Fashion Glossary

 

Galloon: Ornamented woven trim traditionally used on military uniforms

 

Home Fashion Tips

 

 Space is valuable, it is important to utilize every nook and cranny to your advantage

 

Fashion Tips

 

Handbags in shades of camel, grey, black, etc is important; bags like green satchel, denim blue will add variety to your wardrobe

 

 

 

 

Bollywood Fashion

 

 

Preity Zinta dresses traditional for a photo shoot. The colour combination looks fantastic and overall the look is glamorous. The use of brocade, net and crepe is balanced perfectly to give a royal look.

 

Bollywood Fashion Tip: Imitate the same look to look stunning in a crowd. Try different colour combinations like violet and red, green and yellow, etc.

 

Around India

 

 

Maharaja Palace, Mysore

 

Music

 

 

It's the time to disco from the movie Kal Ho Naa Ho

 

Fashion Glossary

 

(*This section will include fashion words and their meanings)

 

Flange: Flap of fabric overlain on outerwear

 

Home Fashion Tips

 

- Use a lace dining cover for the dining table and put a thin transparent plastic cover on top to save the elegant piece from getting dirty.

 

Fashion Tips

 

- Try a collar neck piece instead of a regular necklace for that unique look.

Bollywood Fashion

 

 

Kareena Kapoor Khan sports a printed shrug with a corset. It is a westernized look and well accessorized with chains and long earrings.

 

Bollywood Fashion Tip: Try the same look with a t-shirt or shirt, it will equally look dapper with a printed shrug.

 

Around India

 

Thar Desert, Rajasthan

 

Music

 

 

Crazy kiya re from the movie Dhoom 2

 

Fashion Glossary

 

Dotted Swiss: Sheer cotton fabric embellished with woven, flocked or embroidered raised dots.

 

Home Fashion Tips

 

- Always change the water in vases for that hygienic feel.

 

Fashion Tips

 

- Strappy sandals in dual coloured are the IN thing season.

 

 

Bollywood Fashion

 

 

Kareena Kapoor Khan in a bottle green empire cut dress with highlights in fuchsia pink and golden work looks just right for the event.

 

Bollywood Fashion Tip: Same look with the perfect fit will make you look like "THE STAR" of the day.

 

Around India

 

 

A mosque, Kerala

 

Music

 

 

Aey kash ke hum from the movie Kabhi Haan Kabhi Na

 

Home Fashion Tips

 

- Scented candles can be lit in the evening for a fragranced feel in the house.

 

Fashion Tips

 

- Always carry a hand sanitizer in your handbag in case you don't get a tissue, you can use it. 

 

 

Bollywood Fashion

 

 

Vidya Balan sports the 80's look in her upcoming movie. The famous white and red polka dotted top and hair band with a huge bow.

 

Bollywood Fashion Tip: If you want to avoid being OTT (Over the top) look, avoid the hairband. Sport a polka dotted top with a skirt or a trouser.

 

Around India

 

 

Hotel Gulab Niwas Palace, Pushkar, Rajasthan

 

Music

 

 

Tumse milke from the movie Main Hoon Na

 

Home Fashion Tips

 

- Wrap the blankets with naphthalene balls to avoid getting it spoilt.

 

Fashion Tips

 

- Ballerina shoes are always in fashion, try polka dotted, lacy, net, etc.

 

 

 

Bollywood Fashion

 

Priyanka Chopra dresses up stylishly in a baby pink lace sari which looks beautiful and graceful.

 

Bollywood Fashion Tip: Sport a bold ring like hers for that complete look.

 

Around India

 

A man making sheikh kebabs, Old Delhi

 

Music

 

 

Tere naam from the movie Tere Naam

 

Home Fashion Tips

 

- Keep triangular cushions in the living room for that unique look.

 

Fashion Tips

 

- Sport a watch bracelet when you are tired of using a regular watch.

 

 

Bollywood Fashion

 

Indian boxer Mary Kom walks the ramp in a smart peach red gown with detailing on the empire cut. It is a simple dress yet stunningly carried off by her.

 

Bollywood Fashion Tip: Experiment with various colour combinations that you haven't tried before in the same silhouette.

 

Around India

 

 

Swaminarayan Temple, Bhuj

 

Music

 

 

Ashiyan from the movie Barfi

 

Home Fashion Tips

 

- Tea stain can be removed by pouring cold milk over it and wipe it off with dry cloth or sponge stain vanishes quickly.

 

Fashion Tips

 

- Sport a head gear if you are comfortable wearing it.

 

 

Bollywood Fashion

 

Konkana Sen Sharma goes bold in a simple sari with an eye-catchy neckpiece. A simple batwa and her infectious smile is just perfect for the event.

 

Bollywood Fashion Tip: Skip the neckpiece for that simple yet glamorous look.

 

Around India

 

 

An ornate building with a manicured lawn, Agra

 

Music

 

 

Kyon from the movie Barfi

 

Home Fashion Tips

 

- To remove food smell from refrigerator, place a fresh slice of bread (uncovered) in the refrigerator and it absorbs most of the unpleasant odour.

 

Fashion Tips

 

- Experiment with hair bands that are elasticized, sturdy, etc.



Bollywood Fashion

 

Priyanka Chopra always experiments with colours and silhouettes. The neon green and orange saree looks stunning on her; she has used a grey blouse which keeps it subtle.

 

Bollywood Fashion Tip: Try different neon colours and keep the blouse in a neutral shade to avoid over- the -top look.

 

Around India

 

 

Friday special prayers at Jhopra Mosque, Ajmer

 

Music

 

 

Koi fariyaad from the movie Tum Bin

 

Home Fashion Tips

 

- Accent pieces like vases, pictures , sculptures should be used in minimal to avoid the crowded look in your house.

 

Fashion Tips

 

- Every 4 or 5 months recycle your wardrobe so that you use what is required and give away which you don't use.

 

Bollywood Fashion

 

 

Sonam Kapoor her usual stylish self in a red and black saree looks beautiful with the right accessories used. A smart clutch and an closed neckpiece completes the elegant look.

 

Bollywood Fashion Tip: If you are not comfortable with the sleeveless look, go for cap sleeves or 3/4th which will look graceful.

 

Around India

 

 

Varanasi, Holiest of the seven sacred cities

 

Music

 

 

 

Tumhi ho bandhu from the movie Cocktail

 

Home Fashion Tips

 

- Experiment with wallpaper stickers for that unique look in your house.

 

Fashion Tips

 

- Try different textured fabrics rather than wearing the usual cotton or synthetic clothes.

 

Bollywood Fashion

 

 

Anushka Sharma dresses up smart in a pair of white shorts and long waist coat teamed with a cool hakoba shirt. It looks very stylish and looks just right for the event.

 

Bollywood Fashion Tip: Copy the look if you are comfortable wearing shorts, you can switch it with a smart pair of white pants to skip the shorts. It will look perfect.

 

Around India

 

 

Goldsmith, Calcutta

 

Music

 

 

Tujhko jo paaya from the movie Crook

 

Home Fashion Tips

 

- Lay out a pretty bed cover on the bed sheet for that complete look.

 

Fashion Tips

 

- Anklets in stone and beads are the IN thing these days.

 

 

 

Bollywood Fashion

 

 

Kareena Kapoor Khan dresses up in a chic gold glitzy sequence gown for an event. No accessories makes it look more glamorous.

 

Bollywood Fashion Tip: Imitate the same look to stand out in a crowd. If you want to use an accessory, add long dangling for that complete look. 

 

Around India

 

Bengal tiger at Bandhavgarh National Park, Umaria, MP

 

Music

 

 

Subhanallah from the movie Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani

 

Home Fashion Tips

 

- Keep a wind chime in your balcony for that musical feel when it is windy.

 

Fashion Tips

 

- For that geek look, sport black rimmed glasses.



 

Sorry, readers! Had been away for some time as I was busy with an exhibition. I'm back with the latest trends in fashion, home and music. Enjoy!

 

 

 

Bollywood Fashion

 

 

Preity Zinta goes florescent green for an event. Her one shouldered top with the slim fit jeans and pointed fluro green sandals look just right. No accessories except for her sunglasses and her famous dimpled smile.

 

Bollywood Fashion Tip: If you are not comfortable sporting fluro heels, go for subtle or safer hued heels. 

 

 

Around India

 

 

Amber Fort, Jaipur

 

Music

 

 

Kya jaanu sajan from the movie Dil Vil Pyar Vyar

 

 

Home Fashion Tips

- Try lacy dining table cover for that rich yet classy look.

Fashion Tips

- Neon coloured sunglasses are the IN thing today. Try different shapes as well.

Bollywood Fashion

Shilpa Shetty Kundra goes ethnic for a reality show in a peacock blue coloured chudidhar dress with heavy work in dull gold and highlights in red. The dupatta has red border and gold bootis on it.

Bollywood Fashion Tip:  Try pink, green and other lively colours for this dress and add long earrings to it.

Around India

Most expensive house in the world, Antalia

Music

Kahin pyaar na ho jaye

Home Fashion Tips

- Try having a low seating deewan in the living room for that antique look. You can keep long rectangular cushions for that king style.

Fashion Tips

- Always keep a pen in you handbag; it comes handy anytime.



 

 

Bollywood Fashion

 

 

Sameera Reddy walks the ramp in a beige and naughty red coloured lehenga and top which has a twist of a skirt. The bodice is made of velvet with highlights on the sleeve and it continues like a skirt in net with a broad border. The inner skirt is a solid colour with no details.

 

Bollywood Fashion Tip: Sport a net dupatta in the same red for that complete look.

 

 

Around India

 

 

Prince of Wales Museum, Mumbai

 

Music

 

 

Sadi galli from the movie Tanu weds Manu

 

 

Home Fashion Tips

 

- Clean the glass items with a proper glass cleaner with a soft cloth to avoid stains.

 

Fashion Tips

 

- Keep changing your handbag otherwise it will get worn out.

 

 

 

Bollywood Fashion

 

Zarine Khan dresses up traditional for a photo shoot in a leaf green net sari with maroon velvet and gold work border. The sari looks elegant as it has subtle embroidery in it and not over the top which would have looked odd.

Bollywood Fashion Tip: Try different colour combinations and keep simple accessories. 

 

Around India

 



 

A soldier standing behind a large red and gold prayer wheel, Leh

 

Music

 

 

Ishq Shava from the movie Jab Tak Hai Jaan

 

Home Fashion Tips

 

- Keep 2-3 cushions in your bedroom; do not keep too many as it will look over-done.

 

Fashion Tips

 

- Sport a multicolour bracelet over a simple white top for that funky look.