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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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Get Innovative and Choose Christmas Gifts With A Difference This Year

Posted by jasnav on November 9, 2009

No need to get hassled over choosing Christmas gifts. This Christmas, you can spread the message of peace doing things differently from the routine stuff.

Here are some offbeat gift options for Christmas get together. Follow them and get inspired to impress your pals and loved ones.

Feng Shui Items

A tinge of good luck is important considering the effect of the recession blues on Christmas this year. You can gift your friends and colleagues in the corporate sector Feng Shui items. It symbolizes good luck, which is an important factor in the current corporate scenario.

With so much talking about lay downs and cut offs, a Feng Shui item will bring instant smile on their face.

Books And Stationery With a Difference

Instead of gifting corporate books, try out regional folk tales and cookery books. Folk tales from different regions have a hidden message inside. It will be an apt gift because the book would handy to other members too.

Besides, it would break the monotony as well. Stationeries with ethnic design layout are another popular option to opt for. You can gift them an exclusive stationary line designed by renowned designers.

Ethnic Wear

Scarves, stoles and ponchos are passé. Try out something new which is unique and elegant too. Embroidered salwar kameez or churidar in silk thread work is an apt option. Try to find a collection of exclusive unstitched silk salwar kameez .

Sequin work silk churidar kurtamay looks quite elegant in the festive season.

Off white jacquard churidar is yet another hit option this season.

Keeping in mind the mood, shades of white and red will gel well with the festive mood. You can gift unstitched salwar kameez to your cousins, aunts and even female clients.

Sports Equipments

If you wish to give something sporty, a baseball bat, football, head gears et al are good options. This will make an apt gift for friends leading a busy life.

Sporty gifts will also help in pushing them out of the corporate cocoon.

So grab innovative gifts for your pals this Christmas.

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Ethnic Gifts Ideas For Foreign Associates and NRIs

Posted by jasnav on November 6, 2009

Professionals associated with India or NRI associates have already done their bit of research about the culture. The best way is to please them is to follow the tradition of treating guests as God. Go through the gift options and impress your associates.

Sweet Wonder

There is nothing as exotic and exclusive like dry fruits sweets. Dry fruit sweets are made up of kaju, anjeer, dates, raisins and even fig. These sweets are low on sweetness too and thus preferred by most.

Since they can be preserved for many days, it is advisable to purchase the sweets from a renowned shop to ensure quality.

Go Along The Spice Route

India has long been known for its aromatic spices. Get custom made spice packs that have all the 27 traditional spices. If you have time in hand then get it from the original destination, Kerela. Alternatively, your nearest general store should be able to help you out.

Ensure all the packets are beautifully gift wrapped with transparent paper and well marked as well.

The colorful view of exotic spices is itself a feast. There is a great demand overseas for fresh spices that are exclusively grown in India.

Traditional Attire

Nothing beats traditional wear clothes like sari, salwar kameez, shawl, kurta et al as an ethnic gift. Gifting the traditional salwar kameez is an excellent option as it will be an innovative yet elegant option.

Go for bright colors like yellow, green, orange and red as it will look gorgeous and typically traditional. You can even skip market hopping for buying corporate gifts and check it out online. For instance, Raw silk and Tussar silk salwar kameez makes a great option to choose from.

Silver Idols

You can also gift made up of oxidized silver as well as of pure silver. It will be slightly on the higher end but nothing beats the sheen of the expensive metals. You can give away small Lord Buddha idols as the universal apostle for peace.

So impress your foreign delegates with ethnic gifts that represent Indian traditions.

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Surprise Your Girlfriend On Her Birthday, Or Just About Any Other Day

Posted by jasnav on November 2, 2009

Whatever she may say on your face, your girlfriend always expects her to pamper her with gifts. Whether it is her birthday or just a routine day, you need to keep going with gifts that make her happy.

Here are some innovative ways to make her feel special on her special day. Never hesitate to try out something new, who knows it may do wonders for you.

Send Her Flowers, Just Like That

Flowers and girls go hand in hand. Nothing beats pure flower power. Surprise her with a bouquet of exotic orchids home delivered in the morning.

Starting her day with colorful flowers would enhance her mood. Ensure that the bouquet is made up of fresh cut flowers.

Plan Out A Surprise Party

Contact her friends and plan out a surprise birthday party. She will love to have her friends around. Ensure the music and food is of her choice. Try to stick to her favorite cuisine to make her feel loved and cared for.

Plan out the menu beforehand. Regarding the music, give a clear brief to the DJ about her favorite numbers to make her swoon each time the next number comes on.

Gift Her Something Unique

You may have seen her swaying in western outfits. She may look ravishing in her evening gown but how about trying something different – traditional Indian ethnic wear.

You can gift her unstitched salwar kameez material that can then be stitched to order. Insist her wearing it on a special occasion. The idea of getting dressed according to her beau’s wishes goes down well with the girls.

Gift Some Accessories To Match

If you are fine with the idea of identifying good quality salwar kameez then you can for great options online. You will get great designs at reasonable prices . Then go for matching accessories like bangles, earrings and rings.

Get Your Dance Steps Correct

Two left feet in a dance party never helped. Do not forget to practice your dance moves. You need to impress her with freshly learnt salsa jives. Sway her with style and she will never forget your surprise party.

Be confident and stand out in the crowd to impress her.

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