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Haute Trends In Indian Bridal Attire

Posted by jasnav on December 5, 2010

Wedding is the one time of life when the bride wishes to dress like a princess. But bridal trousseau has also undergone a change. Earlier, it was the bridal lehenga choli designed exclusively by the designers. Nowadays, things are changing and people are going back to the roots.

Designs With A Difference

Bridal trousseaus are no more confined to the once popular umbrella cut lehenga choli. More and more brides are open to experimentation. They are again going back to traditional clothing. Instead of spending a bomb on the designer lehenga choli or even sari, brides are opting for the regional look.

The brides of the day with well toned bodies prefer to flaunt their curves instead of being fully covered. Designers like Ritu Kumar and Sabyasachi believe that the bride should be the brightest of all in the gathering. More and more brides are opting for the Durga and Devyani Pochampally sarees for a chic and gorgeous look. Devyani pochampally usually comes in bright color combinations with intricate zari border.

Designs To Look Forward

Now heavy designs are considered not so cool. Brides prefer to wear light stuff during the wedding rituals. You can opt for the Diya pochampally, esha pochampally, or drashti pochampally sari for the bridal wear. Forget about age old zari and gota work as now the designs are at par with the regional specific look.

Earlier the replica of the royal wedding trousseaus was quite popular and expensive too. You can go for the Drashti Pochampally sarees and get custom made designs on them.

Designs you could go for include unpolished zari work, or expensive crystals for exotic look. Crystals, pearls, rubies, zircon and unpolished stones can also be used. The heavy work will push the overall price of the sari towards the higher end, so be prepared to spend a little more.

Look Haute

If you wish to keep the sari simple, be innovative with the blouses. The latest trends in cholis are at par with the fashion week standards. Tube top and backless single piece cholis are in fashion. Halter neck blouse with work on the strings and back is quite haute.

The fashionistas are opting for backless blouses in order to flaunt their unique mehendi designs on their back. Sometimes it also becomes necessary to go for flashy blouses in order to flaunt the heavy and intricate jewelry worn by the bride.

Asymmetrical cuts with heavy motifs are a favorite option with brides sporting the leaner look. Many brides prefer blouses with interesting cuts and heavy designs and simpler lehengas.

Back To Tradition

More brides prefer to wear the traditional Devika pochampally sari on their wedding. It is considered to be the most gorgeous amongst the entire range of Indian saris. With intricate zari border and ravishing color combinations, the bride looks surreal after draping it.

Even former Miss World and actor Aishwarya Rai wore a traditional Pochampally sari on her wedding. If stars prefer to dazzle in their natural aura, why can’t you?

Let simplicity be your mantra to look ravishing on your wedding day.

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Home Décor Tips – Cool Summer Home Renovation Tips

Posted by jasnav on December 3, 2010

No expensive artifacts or rare mementoes can give your home décor a new look this summer. All you need is smart planning with a tinge of imagination. Here are some ways to lend a new and fresh look to the same old boring interiors.

Try them and make your home look new this summer.

As summer is on, it becomes hard to survive 40 degree days with the family under the fan. Keeping in mind the concept of coolness in the summer, it is the perfect time to have air-conditioning fixed in the house. Is there an alternative to air conditioning?

Try to stop the stifling heat of summer in its tracks with quality insulation in your home. Insulating your home this summer has the added benefit of being low cost and zero after-effects on your pocket. As a result you have a cooler home in summer and save on costly energy bills.

Splash Cool Summer Colors Around

This summer add color and a cool effect to the balcony garden with a tropical touch. You can enjoy the beautiful garden and share it with your friends and family. Bright shades of color may look happy but sometimes we also need subtle shades to enhance the decor. Paint your sitting area in colors like nude, beige and pink. The current trend is to paint and highlight one wall depending upon the design of the room. Do not go for extremely staid and boring colors, the right mix being a combination of bright and subtle shades.

Chilled Cocktail Time

Think about the heat and chilled cocktails. Renovate the bar and crockery storage and create an illusion of space. Convert the bar into wall cabinets with glass panels. Nothing could be more elegant than the glass segments with proper highlights. Keep the crystals clean and arrange it neatly.

Always decide on a fixed theme before you could start decorating your space. It is important to use your imagination and decide on an idea that best suits your need.

Furnishing With Indian Fabric

For a light and graceful Indian summer look, go for dupioni silk curtains which are elegant yet very light. Change the furnishing of the area as it will enhance the look. Ensure the off white curtains and cushions are also in sync with colors of the curtains.

Go for silk sari cushion covers as they will add to the overall light colored décor look. You may also mix and match colors like pastel shades of olive gray and rustic orange. Something like peach and golden curtain combinations will be apt for the windows.

Smart Spending

To save on time, money and effort before you start implementing your renovation plans always consult someone who has got their house painted recently. You will learn, for instance that before the paint can be applied, the surface needs to be primed.

This simply means applying one or two coats of cheap primer paint to the surface so that the final coat will have something to stick so and so that the original colors of the surface will not bleed through. Usually one priming coat is sufficient. This will also ensure the cheaper primer is absorbed by the walls while the more expensive emulsion paint remains on the surface.

Go ahead and get a summer home décor look your neighbors will envy.

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Inexpensive New Apartment Re-Styling Tips

Posted by jasnav on December 1, 2010

Decorating your new apartment house should be pleasurable and satisfying. Many times we get caught up in price tags and small budgets leaving your decorating experience feeling more like an algebra quiz than a pleasurable rite of passage. Decorating with these helpful tips would help you in achieving the desired look well within your budget.

There are many ways to create a great space to your liking.

Starting Point

Always start with a small new item, say a shower curtain. The bathroom is as important a room in your home as any other. Simply hanging a brand new shower curtain with an elegant pattern can completely change the look of your bathroom. It also adds color, pattern and a crisp new feeling.

Plan It Right

Print out floor plans with room measurements to draw in your ideas. Your personal office or bedroom should have some space on hand for you to use as well. This is a great way to visualize the layout and shop smart.

You can draw in your new ideas whenever you come up with new great ideas. For instance, neutral color walls like white, tan, or gray are good options especially for a tiny budget. You can add amazing bold colorful pieces that you can change at any time.

Bid Adieu To The Oldies

Try recovering an old piece of furniture. Stools or ottomans are very easy pieces to work on.

You can go to an Indian sari fabric store online and select a great new bold silk pattern. All you usually need is the fabric and a staple gun to attach the new fabric to your old piece. Check online listings to find awesome pieces of cloth that will change the look of your furniture totally.

One man’s trash could be another’s treasure. A good place to search for these are flea markets or antique shops. You can search thousands of listings to find cool items that fit your personal style.

Curtains Galore

If there is one thing that can completely change the look of your home without affecting your budget, it is the curtains. Good looking drapes cost little, yet bring life and color to your walls like nothing else.

Try going ethnic and buy some reasonably priced, yet bright and colorful silk curtains. The famous Indian saris worn by Indian women double up beautifully as drapes and no one will be wiser. You can try out this unique idea that will set your apartment walls on fire.

Move It Around

Simply moving around your furniture can change the look entirely. Try shifting your beds to a corner for a change, or moving your sitting room sofa into the living room.

Shift the dining table so it no longer sits square, and you will end up with a special look that your neighbors will envy. Use chairs instead of the sofa and vice versa. Then again, simply remove all the seating to have a comfy, ground level seating.

All you need is your imagination and a bit of initiative to give your home a complete new look. The requirement of good money comes much later.

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