Saree styles in 18 different ways!

Whether you’re a teenager or a married woman, a sari is sure to make you look graceful and gorgeous. While we usually stick to our mother’s style of wearing it, there are numerous other ways to style it. As a fashion-forward woman, why stick to same old rules?
It’s time to break the rules! Here are 18 sari-draping ideas for your next function. You’re welcome!

1. Belt and Sari
Add a belt to your sari to make it stand out. Sounds strange? Why not try a metallic belt/ formal belt or your grandmom’s heritage kamarpatta—both are sure to get you noticed.

2. Off-Shoulder Sari
This trend is not just for your tops and tees, but for the sari too. Drape the pallu on your shoulder and pair with a designer ruffled or Chinese-collar blouse or an off- shoulder blouse.

3. Retro Bollywood Sari
Take inspiration from yesteryear’s fashion icon Mumtaz and try this style for your upcoming event. Wear a cropped blouse and gajara for a retro touch.

4. Gujarati Twist Sari  
The next time your mother asks you to try the ‘Gujarati’ style of sari-drapping, put your own modern twist to it. Wear a long pallu and a classic blouse, and see it turn from conventional to contemporary

5. Cross Wrap Sari   
Get a full-sleeved blouse stitched from your local tailor and wear your regular printed sari in this cross-wrap style. You just turned into a style icon without spending on a designer outfit.

6. Neck Drape Sari    

Just like you’d wear your scarf, try draping your sari around your neck. Without spending a single penny, your regular sari got way more fun. Wear a quirky blouse and complete the look.  

                                                                                                                                        

7. Blouse/Jacket Over Sari     
We love how designers combine Western and Indian styles together. Wear your blouse or a traditional jacket above your sari and enjoy a host of compliments coming your way. Experiment with ribbons, embellishments, textures of materials, net and even metallic motifs.



8. Reverse Sari
Show off your fashionable side with this reverse style of draping the sari. Ensure that your blouse is well-fitted and has prints or patterns, and wear your hair in a bun or brushed back in a sleek manner to flaunt your sari style.



9. Knot your Sari  
The knot on the sari has been seen in several designer collections. Instead of draping your pallu the normal way, knot it at the waist or at the ends.

10. Kurta or corset with saree  
Team up the saree with a sleeveless corset or any contrast kurta and see the difference in look. Psst .. it also hides away the extra fat at your waist.

11. Peplum Sari  
Drape your sari and the pallu across your waist or from behind inspired by the Gujrati style. Confused? Yes, we’re talking about the sari, it could also be a saree inspired ready- made gown.  It looks trendy and you can wear your favourite top or a peplum blouse. Pair with a cool belt and minimal jewellery.

13. Wrap Sari   
Wrap your sari on your crop top and trousers or your unconventional salwar kameez and watch it instantly transform into a fusion outfit. Wear it with statement accessories and dramatic makeup.

14. Skirt Sari      
You can always pair a top or corset with this draped saree. Pair it with a cool belt or minimal jewellery.

15. Fringe saree 
Its the latest fad in town. Drape it like a dress or with a pair of leggings, looks really cool!

16. Sari Gown         
Made popular by Blake Lively, the sari gown is perfect for a red carpet event. Save up some moolah and head to a designer store as you must have one of these in your wardrobe. Combine with heavy contemporary jewellery and you’re all set for the evening.



17. Flower corsage on saree
Interesting style which gives a lot of finesse to the ensemble, looks elegant too. Just pin up the corsage on your upper shoulder above your chest and you're good to go.

18. The 5 Sec Saree 
This is a ready made wrap made for the Super busy people out there! Just wear it like a jacket and you're ready!

Guide to an Awesome Wardrobe

It is said that we use only 1/3 of the clothes in our closets. Wow. If that’s true, it means that 2/3 of our wardrobe we should never have bought in the first place. OK, maybe there are legitimate reasons for not using some of those clothes. You lost or gained weight, you’re waiting for the right occasion, or you’re holding onto your Members Only jacket, hoping it comes back in style one day. But what about the rest of those clothes you never wear?

Manufacturers spend millions of dollars trying to sell you the new look and their idea of style. But mannequins and models in catalogs can be made to look great in anything. So don’t assume you have to dress like them to look good. It’s your job to decide what works for you.

Look in your closet and identify your go-to outfits. Force yourself to describe why you like them. Maybe it’s because you feel the cut makes you look taller, slimmer, more attractive, more professional, or friendlier. Then determine how it does this: is it because it has a lower waistline, a v-scoop, or a drape neck, etc. Then ask yourself why you don’t like other outfits as much. While color is important, try to think beyond just the color of the item. This exercise should give you a good sense of your general style.

The crucial element to buying clothes you will actually wear is to never go shopping without a specific need in mind.

When you go shopping without a particular need, you increase the chance of buying clothing that doesn’t fit your style or wardrobe. Before shopping, spend a little time in your closet to review. Your wardrobe should not be a random assortment of clothing; the next item you buy needs to fit somewhere and it needs to match something.

It helps to think of individual clothing items as players on a team. When shopping, shop for the team. You might tell yourself, “I need a charcoal pants to match my wool plaid jacket; a blue shirt and skirt that will compliment my green sweater.” Ask yourself: does the item easily create more outfit combinations on my team? If the answer is no, then you probably shouldn’t buy it.

Understanding your style—which clothes you like and why—will go a long way towards making you a better shopper. Buying clothing with a specific need in mind will help you create an awesome wardrobe that you will actually use.

5 Shopping places u must know in Bangalore!

1. Narayan Pillai street (one of the by lanes of Commercial street)
 One of the bustling by lanes of commercial street which is totally dedicated to accessories, you will find everything here from statement neck pieces, earrings, toe-rings, belts, scarves, bags etc. You can bargain to your heart's content.

2. Safina Plaza
You will always find well crafted neck pieces, earrings and anklets here. There are a wide variety of options to choose from and it is definitely easy on your pockets.

3. Jazzy Fashion
This one is a must see store in Commercial street, u cannot miss this one as there are 5 stores in commercial street itself. It has some great printed chiffon- georgette- cotton shirts, tops, and dresses too. Totally fits your pocket! Price ranges from INR 250- INR 400. One of them is situated opposite Shiv Sagar on commercial street.

4. Vashi's 
The chances of you missing this building on the left on Commercial Street are high. Such is the location of Vashi's. Go up a flight of stairs, pass Jean Joint and find yourself at Vashi's.
You are in for a paradise of jeans. They have a range of colours from cobalt blue, green, red, yellow, purple, pink and many more, for all sizes. They also stock up shorts of various colours, find your perfect fit in any material - cotton, lycra or denim. The price of these jeans range from INR 900 to INR 3,000. 

5. Tibetian plaza
Tucked away in one of the side streets adjoining the bustling Brigade Road is the inconspicuous Tibetan shopping complex (popularly known as Tibetan Plaza). The centre comprises of 20-odd shops stocked with nearly everything a trendy city-slicker would need: clothes, lingerie, footwear, accessories, bags, even stockings. The enthusiastic shoppers, mostly young girls, flit from one shop to the other checking out the best bargain. The clothes are trendy, fashionable and priced well. There's a huge variety too. 

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Aishwarya in Roberto Cavalli again.

Everyone was waiting for Aishwarya Rai Bachchan to make her appearance at Cannes Film Festival 2014. While she missed the first appearance due to some strike issues, the former Miss World finally made her first appearance at Cannes. And were we impressed? Well, we were left speechless, as was her hubby, Abhishek Bachchan. Ash chose a Roberto Cavalli gold atelier gown. The gown hugged her curves in a flattering way. And her red pout with the blown out hair with soft curls made her look like a Goddess descended from the heavens. We swooned looking at this beauty on the red carpet in the newly attained avatar! 

Mirrorred sunglasses it izz!

Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the fairest of them all? We’ve spied a major sunglasses trend going on in celeb-land – yep, you’ve guessed it - mirrored sunglasses! From Priyanka Chopra to Rihanna, A-listers a-plenty love their reflective retro shades.

Aishwarya Rai in Roberto Cavalli

She was spotted wearing a printed jacket with white denims during an interview in Cannes.

Freida in Oscar de la Renta

Wearing a gorgeous Oscar de la Renta gown, she finished her look with nude lip color and side parted sleek ponytail, dramatic smokey eyes, gold cuff and metallic pumps.

Wearing a gorgeous Oscar de la Renta gown, Freida posed for the photos on the Cannes red carpet. With her hair in a side-parted sleek ponytail, she finished out the look with a nude lip, dramatic smokey eyes, a gold cuff and metallic pumps. - See more at: http://www.highheelconfidential.com/page/3/#sthash.S5gEfIOh.dpuf

Wearing a gorgeous Oscar de la Renta gown, Freida posed for the photos on the Cannes red carpet. With her hair in a side-parted sleek ponytail, she finished out the look with a nude lip, dramatic smokey eyes, a gold cuff and metallic pumps. - See more at: http://www.highheelconfidential.com/page/3/#sthash.S5gEfIOh.dpuf

Wearing a gorgeous Oscar de la Renta gown, Freida posed for the photos on the Cannes red carpet. With her hair in a side-parted sleek ponytail, she finished out the look with a nude lip, dramatic smokey eyes, a gold cuff and metallic pumps. - See more at: http://www.highheelconfidential.com/page/3/#sthash.S5gEfIOh.dpuf

Wearing a gorgeous Oscar de la Renta gown, Freida posed for the photos on the Cannes red carpet. With her hair in a side-parted sleek ponytail, she finished out the look with a nude lip, dramatic smokey eyes, a gold cuff and metallic pumps. - See more at: http://www.highheelconfidential.com/page/3/#sthash.S5gEfIOh.dpuf

Sonam Kapoor at Cannes!

Sonam looked her best at Cannes endorsing Elie Saab creations only.

Deepika Padukone @ Anupama Chopra's talk show

Deepika Padukone opted for a simple denim and shirt look at this chat show.
A white pearl embroidered shirt teamed with blue denim was Deepika's look for the day. She teamed this with pink pumps, pink lips and side-swept waves.
We think she looked good. Your verdict ?

Freida Pinto in Burberry!

Freida in Burberry pink separates, attended The Annual garden brunch.
The black and white pump were a great contrast against all that pink.

Esha Gupta and the Lustworthy Ear-cuffs!

Esha attended the Audi A8 launch in Dubai wearing a Printed Maxi dress and those dazzling ear -cuffs to die for!
Its on our next shopping list for sure!

Freida Pinto in Michael Kors!

Wearing a Powder Blue embellished dress. Freida attended an event in Shanghai. Metallic clutch and an updo finished her look. 
She looked nice but the boring pumps dint do the trick for us!

Wearing a powder blue embellished dress, Freida attended an event in Shanghai. Soft make-up, an updo, a silver clutch and black pumps finished out her look.
Not a fan of those pumps… Much too somber and serious for the dress. Ankle-up, have no complaints though; she looked lovely!
- See more at: http://www.highheelconfidential.com/#sthash.2TtCtmTH.dpuf

Wearing a powder blue embellished dress, Freida attended an event in Shanghai. Soft make-up, an updo, a silver clutch and black pumps finished out her look.
Not a fan of those pumps… Much too somber and serious for the dress. Ankle-up, have no complaints though; she looked lovely!
- See more at: http://www.highheelconfidential.com/#sthash.2TtCtmTH.dpuf

Wearing a powder blue embellished dress, Freida attended an event in Shanghai. Soft make-up, an updo, a silver clutch and black pumps finished out her look.
Not a fan of those pumps… Much too somber and serious for the dress. Ankle-up, have no complaints though; she looked lovely!
- See more at: http://www.highheelconfidential.com/#sthash.2TtCtmTH.dpuf

Wearing a powder blue embellished dress, Freida attended an event in Shanghai. Soft make-up, an updo, a silver clutch and black pumps finished out her look.
Not a fan of those pumps… Much too somber and serious for the dress. Ankle-up, have no complaints though; she looked lovely!
- See more at: http://www.highheelconfidential.com/#sthash.2TtCtmTH.dpuf

Wearing a powder blue embellished dress, Freida attended an event in Shanghai. Soft make-up, an updo, a silver clutch and black pumps finished out her look.
Not a fan of those pumps… Much too somber and serious for the dress. Ankle-up, have no complaints though; she looked lovely!
- See more at: http://www.highheelconfidential.com/#sthash.2TtCtmTH.dpuf

Wearing a powder blue embellished dress, Freida attended an event in Shanghai. Soft make-up, an updo, a silver clutch and black pumps finished out her look.
Not a fan of those pumps… Much too somber and serious for the dress. Ankle-up, have no complaints though; she looked lovely!
- See more at: http://www.highheelconfidential.com/#sthash.2TtCtmTH.dpuf

Wearing a powder blue embellished dress, Freida attended an event in Shanghai. Soft make-up, an updo, a silver clutch and black pumps finished out her look.
Not a fan of those pumps… Much too somber and serious for the dress. Ankle-up, have no complaints though; she looked lovely!
- See more at: http://www.highheelconfidential.com/#sthash.2TtCtmTH.dpuf

Wearing a powder blue embellished dress, Freida attended an event in Shanghai. Soft make-up, an updo, a silver clutch and black pumps finished out her look.
Not a fan of those pumps… Much too somber and serious for the dress. Ankle-up, have no complaints though; she looked lovely!
- See more at: http://www.highheelconfidential.com/#sthash.2TtCtmTH.dpuf

Wearing a powder blue embellished dress, Freida attended an event in Shanghai. Soft make-up, an updo, a silver clutch and black pumps finished out her look.
Not a fan of those pumps… Much too somber and serious for the dress. Ankle-up, have no complaints though; she looked lovely!
- See more at: http://www.highheelconfidential.com/#sthash.2TtCtmTH.dpuf

4 Simple Homemade Remedies to Protect Your Skin from Summer Tan

Do you think this summer will eat away your healthy glowing skin? Well, looking at the scorching sun, and burning flames, I think this is the right time to protect your skin from tan and darkness. Many people go out in summer vacations without proper protection. Doing this can harm your skin, as it is the most sensitive part of your body. You should know how to protect your skin from burning summer sun with simple home made remedies. Check out the below article to find out how you can avoid tan in this hot or you could use the same as tan removal remedies too.

If you don’t take enough care from UV rays, you would end up with different shades of darkness at the end of the summer. Most of us live in an illusion that we need to burn the pockets to buy such expensive spa products that help you in lighten the tan. Not necessary, here are some quick homemade remedies that can be easily prepared but with little patience.

Lemon and Aloe Vera Face Pack:

Lemon is one of the best citrus fruits that have rich medicinal and cosmetic benefits. Lemon is a natural bleaching agent and an antioxidant which combats the free radicals that accumulate under skin surfaces. It is rich in vitamin C and the intake of lemon juice would fetch you a glowing skin. Aloe Vera on the other side is short stemmed succulent plant that produces six antiseptics. These natural antiseptics have the super power to kill any kind of bacteria, fungi and viruses that settle on skin due to pollution, dust and other reasons.

Benefits of Lemon and Aloe Vera Face Pack:

This face pack can be used as a bleaching agent to protect your skin. All you need to do is juice a lemon and besides that also mash the aloe vera leaves. Mix them properly until an aromatic paste is formed. Apply this onto the tanned area of the skin and allow it to dry. You need to apply this paste twice or thrice a day to cleanse and prevent your skin from getting tanned from time-to-time.

Curd and Gram Flour Face Pack:

Curd is basically a diary product which plays a major role in growth of bones. It is very rich in calcium, magnesium and other nutrients that help in strengthening your bones. Besides this, the unknown fact is that it can be used as a great exfoliating agent that removes dead skin cells. It helps in cooling the skin that is continuously exposed to sunlight for hours. Gram flour is widely used in whitening your skin and it really helps in giving an instant glow to your skin.

Benefits of Lemon and Aloe Vera Face Pack:

This face pack can be used as a scrub. Take curd and gram flour in equal quantities and mix well by adding lemon juice in proportions. Apply this paste to face, neck and other body parts such as hands and feet. Pat it dry and wash it with warm water. This can be applied twice a week which ultimately results in soft glowing skin.

Turmeric Powder, Yogurt and Honey Face Pack:

Turmeric powder is the basic common ingredient in every kitchen and is best known antiseptic/anti- bacterial agent. It is used in relieving the pain and as a disinfectant that is usually caused due to cuts and burns. Yogurt is a dairy product just as curd and it has a gel like texture. Honey, a sweetening agent can be considered as one of the best natural moisturizing agent that helps skin retain its supple and elastic nature. It is used in various cosmetic preparations and is an antioxidant that helps in healing wounds.

Benefits of Turmeric Powder, Yogurt and Honey Face Pack:

This face pack can be used as a moisturizing agent. In summer, it is really required to keep your skin moist because the body is much subjected to dehydration. This results in dry skin and it loses its luster in the process. In order to overcome this, it is better to keep yourself hydrated by drinking lots of water from inside and outside too. Make a thick paste by mixing all the three ingredients well. Apply this pack on the dried skin and leave it for 15-20 minutes. Later, rinse it off with cold water. This pack helps in moisturizing and radiating your skin under the dire circumstances.

Sandal wood and Rosewater Face Pack:

Sandal wood has rich benefits especially when it comes in accomplishing a fairer skin. It is used in the treatments of acne and skin aging. Rose water is one of the best beauty products and is used in aroma therapies.  It can be used as a cleanser, toner and leaves you with a refreshing feeling.

 

Benefits of Sandal wood and Rosewater Face Pack:

This face pack can be used as a cleanser. Make a thick paste of sandal wood powder and rosewater and apply it to face. Wait for 20 minutes and allow it to dry. After this wash it with cold water and always use a soft towel to clean up your washed face. This paste relieves you from sun burns and other suntan effects.

The above mentioned face packs are completely natural, and will help you in removing the tan gradually. These above face packs will help in summer, and all other seasons accordingly. It is suggested to clean your face before applying such packs, so that the dust and other small particles doesn’t stay inside. Remember that you should never apply these face packs on the unclean face. Always use a soft cloth to clean your face after washing.

 

Check out few other random tips on protecting your skin from summer tan.

• Always use a sunscreen lotion of SPF 30 and above. This is the minimum SPF that many doctors suggest to keep you safe from sun strokes and tanning.
• It is better if you limit yourself from spending most of the time outside in summer.
• Usage of sun glasses, hats and other accessories minimizes the UV radiations to reach your body.

I hope that you find this article helpful in giving you the beneficiary tips on how to get rid of tan, sunburns and other side effects. Feel free to comment via the below section! Happy Summer! :)