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Dating Tips For Plus Size Women

Posted by jasnav on November 27, 2009

Being a plus size woman should not be considered as a punishment. Here are some success mantras to be followed while going for the date.

Know Your Body Type

It is not advisable to look like a fashion victim. By following the fashion trends blindly, women tend to commit more fashion faux pas. Know your body type and face cut as well as complexion and then decide on the requirement.

Do not use make up blindly just because the shades are in vogue. Try to keep in mind your complexion and facial features. Seek help of the professionals at the salon while picking up the makeup stuff like lip color, shades et al. Remember to apply minimum make up.

You can play up your eyes but the overall look should be subtle. Again do not suffocate your beau with excessive perfume.

Time To Let Your Hair Down

For plus size women, long hair is a boon. Let your hair be the highlighting factor. Do not even think of trying out a new hairdo just prior to your date.

Experimentation is strictly no-no. Keeping your hair open will cover the high cheek bone areas too. Try to keep your look as natural you can. The idea is to know each other without any pretension. A fancy hairdo will give an artificial look.

Ensure that your hair is washed and blow dry. If you yearn to opt for something jazzy then get a re-bonding session done.

Dress That Suits Your Body Type

Remember that Shakira, Salma Hayek and Sophie Loren were individual personalities with individual style statements. There is no need to copy the latest style. Be yourself and woo your beau.

The best attire for the date should be something formal. It could be sari or even salwar kameez. If you wish to look as well as feel comfortable, go for salwar kameez. There is wide variety of designs available like embroidery, sequin, mixed color combinations et al.

Nothing looks more elegant than the tussar silk salwar kameez collection. If you wish to look slimmer, then go for the cotton silk churidar kurta.

Georgette and chiffon will also give you a feminine and slimmer look.

Keep A Check On Your Tongue

Do not let your nervousness come out in your conversation. Take a deep breath and be a good listener. Nothing works better than being a keen listener. If he asks you to place the order, do it sensibly.

His conversation may sound casual to you but mind your eating habits. Do not order anything tacky and heavy. Instead of junk food, opt for a salad or a steak with red wine.

Alcohol is a tricky issue because it depends upon the level of informality in the conversation. Heavy drinking is best avoided on a first date.

Plan Out Smartly

Chalk out the arrangements as early as possible. Get your dress and accessories right. The best way is to buy unstitched salwar kameez and get it custom made. The fitting will be good and smart too.

Besides, you will have ample time to match up the accessories as well as make up.

So follow these tips and make your date a memorable one.

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Basic Rules To Follow On Your First Indian Date

Posted by jasnav on November 23, 2009

Worried about how to present yourself on your first date? Do not panic and stay confident in your skin. Do not go overboard and follow these rules to play safe.

Looks Do Matter

While you need to look fabulous, it does not mean that you go for en expensive skin therapy in short span of time. All you need is to get your regular clean up done and sport a fresh look.

Nothing is more depressing if your face is covered with rashes and pimples. A clean face reflects a positivity and confidence.

Less Make Up Works Better

Do not try out something new in makeup. Try to keep it as simple as possible. A basic foundation teamed with eyeliner and a dab of lipstick is apt for the occasion. Do not go for loud shades- rather opt for neutral and pastel shades to look sober and decent.

Be Comfortable In Your Skin

The idea of going on a date is to know each other. Try to look as ease and wear something comfortable. Do not try to look sizzling by putting extra efforts. Be comfortable in whatever you wear.

Try to stick to something formal like a sari or salwar kameez. Both are formal attires yet very comfortable. You can opt to wear a chic chiffon sari as it suits all body types.

If your date venue is at some high end restaurant, then go for a light silk sari. You can get an exhaustive collection of saris online and get it home delivered too.

Wearing the latest pattern salwar kameez is also a comfortable option.

Beauty Regime Cross Checked

Ensure that your nails are not chipped. Get a nice French manicure done a day prior. Do not forget to get your hands and legs waxed. For sporting chic strappy stilettos, a pedicure session is a must have.

Look confident on your date and woo your man.

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Essentials To Know Before Heading For An Indian Wedding

Posted by jasnav on November 16, 2009

Headed for an Indian wedding but don’t know what to expect? Here’s a list of must-haves you need to know before you head for a traditional Indian wedding. Go through these points and enjoy the lavish celebrations.

Sparkle As A Doll

In your regular life, you may have a disliking for heavy jewelry. Indian weddings, however, are all about glamour and sheen. Do remember to pack some of your mother’s ethnic jewelry pieces.

If you do not wish to get decked up from head to toe in jewelry then try chandelier earrings and cocktail rings. Ardent followers of simple jewelry can try the famous Rajasthani thepla or Hyderabadi pearls.

Get Your Dancing Shoes Ready

If you thought that salsa is the celebration of life then do not forget to practice your bhangra steps too. The pre-wedding and wedding ceremonies are full of dance and music so be ready to shake a leg in style.

From the sangeet and mehendi functions to the arrival of the boy’s marriage party or baraat, the dancing never stops. Besides, you will also feel the charm and energy of the family members, relatives and guests dancing in full rhythm.

If you can manage to learn some wedding folk songs, you will enjoy the ladies sangeet all the more.

Go For The Traditional Look

The traditional look works best in marriages, since everyone in the Indian wedding believes in dressing traditionally. You can also borrow from your mother or aunt’s splendid collection of silk and benarasi saris.

If you wish to stand out then do go for the latest trends like brasso prints, silk, georgette et al. Again, if you do not have ample time for sari shopping, check it out online. Dedicated online sites have beautiful collections of silk saris spanning from brocade and hand silk to crepe silks.

Carry Some Spare Gifts

Always remember to carry some spare gifts. Since wedding is also the time to socialize, you may have to gift someone. The best gifts suiting the occasion are traditional unstitched salwar kameez and readymade kurtis.

So stay tuned and enjoy the gala Indian wedding.

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Ways To Look Like A Bollywood Diva On Prom Night

Posted by jasnav on November 10, 2009

Looking different is the crux of the prom nights. It does not matter what brand you are wearing, the devil-may-care attitude matters the most. Be a Bollywood diva and rule the hearts by following these simple steps.

Look Simple Yet Gorgeous

Simplicity is the crux of the female protagonist in Bollywood. Look at queen bees like Rani Mukherjee or even Deepika Padukone, they symbolize simplicity chiseled in a gorgeous manner.

Do not look like a parrot decked up in gaudy colors. Your pals may not appreciate your extreme makeover. Be your age and look comfortable in your skin.

Do not go overboard to impress your pals as it may turn out to be an awkward situation for you.

Opt For Makeup Not Made Up

Apply light makeup instead of an artificially made up look. A light foundation base with slight shimmery glaze will be apt for the mood.

Instead of dabbing rich color lip color, go for neutral shades like pink, bronze, fuschia et al. Make up should enhance your look and not ruin it.

You can get dramatic with the eye makeup. It works well in the prom nights as it highlights the eye features.

Do not get yourself drenched in perfume. It is a major turn off for many, so light dabbing works best.

Try A New Genre Of Formals

Whoever has said that prom nights are all about evening gowns needs to rethink. The idea is to wear something formal and therefore ethnic formal wear is the current haute idea.

Usually petite figures prefer to flaunt their hourglass figures in skimpy western gowns. For plus size girls, the choice remains very limited. Either they have to wear the western evening gowns or opt out of the ceremony. There is no hard and fast rule of wearing evening gowns. You can be yourself by wearing ethnic salwar kameez too.

If the readymade salwar kameez turned kaput for you then go for unstitched salwar kameez. You can go for the raw silk salwar kameez as it has a formal look which will be quite apt for the occasion.

Besides, various online sites have great collection of unstitched salwar kameez which can be custom made to your requirements.

Go The Cinderella Way

Let your attitude do the talking. Be upright and confident when someone is approaching you for a dance.

Be confident in your attire and present yourself like the hot sizzling Kareena Kapoor. Get your beauty regime done including your pedicure.

Try to wear comfortable shoes that fit well and do not skid. Do not forget to practice your dance moves as it will help you in oozing confidence and panache.

So stand out in the crowd and woo the wild hearts at the all important prom night.

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