Nine yards of sheer net isn’t exactly an innovation. But ever since Bollywood actresses are spotted wearing them it has again in vogue and became the drape of the season. Especially, the youngsters seem to be fascinated by this beautiful sheer fabric. Net sarees are loved by all for their transparent charms. But there are few things you should remember before you step out in one for yourself.

The Fabric:  Net is a sheer and flouncy fabric. If you are thin, then net saree is a best suited outfit for you. The good thing about this fabric is that it can be dyed in any color so you as a wearer have a wide variety of shades to choose from. Net makes any kind of embroidery look more ornate. Every fabric has a best feature; this transparent beauty is appreciated for its color and embroidery on it. 

The Petticoat: The petticoat can make or shatter your look when you are in a net saree. Since, this saree is almost transparent you have to pay extra attention to what you wear underneath. Satin and brocade are the best preferences if you want a dressy look. Lycra is also a good pick as it hugs the curves of the body, which makes the net drape look ever so sexy. You could wear a heavily embroidered petticoat under a sparsely sequined net saree. Shaded petticoat will look awesome if the saree has embellishments.

The Blouse: It is best to coordinate the fabrics of the petticoat and blouse. It gives a clean look and you don’t have to stress about what fabric to buy for your blouse. It’s nice to match a western concept like the corset or the bustiers with a net saree.  Even you could go for an off-shoulder corset or a blouse held up with thick straps on the shoulders. The style entirely depends on what you are contented with.

The Jewelry: Heavy earrings and chunky bracelets or set of thick bangles are the best options. Long dangle earrings that come down to the shoulders are a good bet. As net sarees are usually embroidered so it’s better to avoid neckpieces.

Tips on wearing a saree?

Now there are few important tips that you should take care while wearing a saree. First, is the saree pins you gonna use are gonna be the double lock pins. Never use a safety pins as they gonna tear off the saree. Second, always wear a properly fitted blouse. Third, wear a petticoat which has a A-line fitting so that you don’t look fat in a saree. Happy Draping!

Since ancient times, the pearl has been a symbol of unblemished perfection. It is the oldest known gem and from centuries considered the most valuable. The latin word for pearl literally means ‘unique’, attesting to the fact that no two pearls are identical. Pearls have been considered ideal wedding gifts because these symbolize purity and innocence. In the hindu religion, the presentation of an undrilled pearl and its piercing has formed part of the marriage ceremony. Pearl armlets, pearl pendants, pearl necklaces, pearl rings, pearl bracelets, chains with pearls are quite popular.

Black, white, cream , peach, big, small, medium, tiny–pearls, the creation of an oyster, a mystical piece of adornment that has over the years been associated with sophistication. Within pearls there are a plethora of options each suited for different type of personality. Pearls are categorized as Natural pearls, cultured pearls and imitation or simulated pearls. The size of pearl too matter in adding to its value. Size contributes to the price of the pearl. The shape of a pearl determines the value too. The more symmetrical the shape, the more valuable will be the pearl. Pearls come in numerous shapes like round, pear, tear, oval, etc. Pearls of irregular size and shapes are termed as Baroque. 

Tips on how to choose the right pearls for yourself:

When choosing pearls look for the luster in the pearl. The color tones should be clear, not dull or muddy.

The pearls should be without crakes, chips or disfiguring blemishes.

When strung, the pearls should blend well together, particularly in regard to orientation and color.

Caring tips for your Pearl jewelry [Do’s and Don’ts]:

- Don’t toss them carelessly into a purse or jewel box where they can get scratched against hard metal edge or harder stones like a diamond ring.

- Don’t expose them to acid based hair sprays, cosmetics or perfumes.

- Don’t clean them with chemicals or abrasives.

- Do treat pearls gently. Place them in chamois bag or wrap them in tissue when putting them away.

- Do put on pearls only after applying cosmetics, hair sprays and perfumes. So that they do not come in direct contact with them.

- Do wash pearls only with mild soap and water after taking them off. This will remove all trace of perfume cosmetics or hair spray from the pearls.

- Do bring your pearls back to a jeweler for re-stringing once a year as ordinary wear weakens and stretches the nylon threads on which the pearls are strung. It’s better to be safe than sorry.

Since time immortal women have been in love with jewelry. So much so that if a piece of jewelry is made or brought for them every month they still want more.  It is just one of those things for which there is no logical explanation or reason. While there are women who have no inclination for such objects of desire, the number is less that they end up being exceptions and not the rule. There are certain pieces of jewelry that are having more attention and for most of us, it has been earrings. Earrings are available in different shapes and designs. Simple earrings look good with heavy complex necklaces. It is sometimes overdone if both earrings and necklace are extravagant. Larger chandelier earrings can be worn alone without a necklace or possibly with a simple necklace. Everything in fashion doesn’t mean will suit you.

Here are some tips for choosing earrings that would look the best with your hairstyle

Tips for long hairs worn in an undo: It’s the most versatile hairstyle and all earrings go well with it.

Tips for long hairs worn down: Bold chandelier earrings or long earrings go well with this hairstyle.

Tips for short hairs: If you are having short hairs, choose short and dainty earrings.

Another important thing which should be considered in choosing right earring is facial shape / face cut. Here are some tips for finding the right earrings for your face cut:

Tips for oval face: If your face is this shape, count your blessings! With an oval shape you can choose virtually any style earrings. 

Tips for long face: Short earrings are the most flattering for this facial type. Long dangling earrings tend to make the face look even longer.

Tips for round face: Long, slender earrings are a great choice for the round face as they help to elongate the look of the face.

Tips for Heart face: For the heart face we recommend triangular chandelier earrings. The wide base of the triangle earring provides an excellent contrast to the narrower chin

Tips for Square face: Round earrings or hoop earrings look fabulous on those with a square face.

Thus it’s very important to follow some guidelines before following the present trends as they can make or break your personality.

The battlefield is the venue of the wedding and the contenders are the invitees. Each dressed in their best to prove their supremacy. In this ambience, for the bride to appear as ‘the one’ is indeed a very difficult task. Hence, she needs a careful strategic planning for the D-day.

The day which she has waited forever has come. From the fabric that goes into the exquisite ensemble for her perfectly worked out body to each jewel complementing her delicate collarbone, her hairstyle and her makeup, everything must be the finest. We offer you few guidelines for all occasions that can help you make your dreams come true.

The Pooja:

The look should be “Simple”. Long flowing frock suits or Anarkali Suits in rich materials like pure crepes and georgettes, or patialas worn with short kurtas would be perfect. These outfits will be more comfortable to sit cross-legged, apart from giving a lot of body to the garment. Whatever be the outfit, heavy embroidered odhnis with them are the must haves for the bride-to-be as she has to cover her head during the Pooja.

        The hues should be one of the ‘ultra bright’ like vermilions, fuchsias and burnt oranges. These colors suit almost everybody if accessorized well and with the right makeup. Soft warm pinks and peaches-depending upon the skin tone off the ‘bride-to-be’ would show off the radiance and keep the look simple. Hair left open or loosely tied are the best. The jewellery worn must be more yellow gold, as it is considered auspicious. Evergreen stones like rubies, emeralds and diamonds would be a more proper choice. Let the jewellery be minimal and delicate, with flashy earrings and bangles. Foot wear should be low-heeled.

            The Groom should opt for minimally embroidered or a pin-tucked kurta worn with open sandals. Shades like ivory and earthy ones will look nice especially when the bride is in bright shades. A kum kum tilak on the forehead completes the picture.

The Sagan/Engagement:

For this traditional occasion, keep your look a bit conventional. A fish kali lehenga is one such ‘ultra-feminine’ ensemble. It should be worn with stylized choli and structured dupattas. The other reigning attire this season is intricately embroidered suits. These are basically with long kameez and churidars. The highlight is the different type of embroidery which will cover the fabric completely or densely embroidered. As far as the colors are concerned, it is for you to decide which two parallel stories will run simultaneously. Pick colors from the ultra-bright family. Fresh colors like leaf green, Indian pinks, chromes and saffrons. The color story should be taken further to the makeup as well which should bring lot of color to your face. It is necessary to understand that makeup depends on the person.

                   Create your own unique combination and leave him guessing. Your hair needs to contribute in creating an aura of sensitive femininity. Avoid severe styles for this function at least. The look should make the person come alive and bring out the best aspects of your personality.

For our groom-to-be Chikan kurtas with sequins in deeper tones coordinated with mojris are a nice option.

The Cocktail:

The mood is FUN so has the attire got to be. Be unusual, be daring and go for fusion styles. The season’s tone is deep shades: Montana, a shade which echoes all the blues and greens of a peacock’s plumage, or a somber coca-cola, again reflecting a million browns in its depth or all brighter tones like neon yellows and saffrons.

The silhouette needs to be carefully chosen, it needs to allow enough freedom of movement so as to enable easy dancing. Clothing with a western element goes well with Italian jewellery. Rubies with ivory, emeralds with fuchsia, pearls with coke, tanzanite with black and so on. The makeup should add a touch of mystery to your face. After all, we need to make the other ‘million’ hearts realize their loss! Your footwear must be comfortable and coordinated since it is going to be much more visible compared to other functions.

       The metrosexual man of today needs to look stylish debonair. Being one of the bigger functions where you dress yourself in a western look, the opportunity must be exploited to the maximum. Classic suits with boring colors with striking ties are in.

The Wedding:

The time has come to transform your dreams into reality. You want to be royal, magnificent in the grandeur that only something traditional can provide. A properly styled circular or umbrella lehenga, a well-boned choli that fit you like a glove to accentuate your vital statistics combined with a heavy odhni with a broad matha patti.   

             Every community has its own kind of likings for jewellery. Marwaris love jadau while Gujratis prefer rose-cut diamonds. Punjabis, Sindhis and South Indians go for gold and diamonds, Maharashtrians choose only gold and Christians like delicate diamond jewellery.

Tip for jewellery: Long earrings and necklaces add height whereas huslis or close to neck necklaces cut height.

Hairstyles are restricted to styles which give you height and help balance the heavy embroidered dupatta covering your hair. Your footwear should be easy to slip on and off to avoid any struggle before sitting for the pheras and your look for the evening is complete.    

             A beige or fawn sherwani exquisitely embroidered with the saffa and pagdi. The saffa and pagdi must be color coordinated with your outfit. If at all any jewellery is required, a kundun brooch in the centre of the pagdi adds the nice touch.

This is true, that there is a fashion goddess in every girl. Give a style to your fashion wardrobe; add some color, energy, attitude and fun factor in it. Groom yourself; sweep the crowd with your fascinating looks.

Become a fashion inspiration: Don’t follow the fashion blindly, create your own. Before moving towards the new trends, experiment with the simplicity. Just go for classy casuals. Don’t shop in the flea market, be picky and choosy. Don’t just focus on one aspect; you should work on your whole look.

Go for different looks: Do keep a check on what suits you most and what not. Try those delicate dresses and become a red carpet diva. Wear a red carpet outfit with focus on the midriff and the waist. Graphic patterns, bold colors, shiny, glossy and playful cuts are going to work wonders.

Make-ups and Hairdos:  You can’t think of a Goddess with overdone makeup on her skin, dark circles, and unstructured hair. For the Goddess look, define the eyes with a liner and mascara to give a complete look. Profoundly done eyes with eye shadow and the shimmer effect are in trend these days. For your lips, bare look works great with the neutral shades like caramels, pinks, and soft lilacs. The nude look is apposite. Pulled back ponytails are very much in, in the hairdos. Short layered haircut looks smashing too.

Dazzle with Jewels: Correct accessories are very important, so don’t forget to accessorize. Go funky with hippy or jumbo bags this season. Compliment your goddess look with wedge heels,sleek bracelets and cute earrings. The hot most color is white this season, so go for white metals and pearls. A bit of tribal influence is seen in the jewelry to give a distinct look.

Get an attitude: Let your looks match your body language. Don’t sit with your arms crossed, you can cross your legs this shows etiquettes. Look into the eyes of the person while talking. To show that you are interested in the conversation don’t sit or stand stiff, slightly bend forward. Don’t laugh loud just have an open smile which shows a bit of your teeth. To give your walk a confident look, slightly suck your stomach in, it even shows you taller. Always try to talk of things in general like fashion, weather or something that’s common between. Being fashion Goddess is all about attitude.   

Every bride want to look perfect on her D-day as its the most important day in her life. Today’s trend goes where both brides and grooms outfits are well planned and discussed and are matching to the partners outfits. Sometimes bridal shopping for the outfit can dictated by personal taste, favourite color, cuts etc but one should look to their complexion when selecting the right shade which complement her natural color. What looks superb on your dark skinned friend might look washed out on you if you are a fair skinned while by the same token, the wrong color choice could fail enhance your dusky beauty.

Dressing Tips for Fair Brides:

Suitable Colors : If you are a fair complexion then color likes True Red, Shocking Pink, Icy Aqua, Silver suits you best. For a fair bride thes colors suits the best.

Avoid Colors: Fair brides should avoid muted yellow based colors like orangey red, moss greens and teal blues. These colors lack sharpness and will make fairer complexions look pallid rather pure. So its better to avoid such colors.

Style tips: Fair brides always have deep winter characterstics that would suit colorings that are bright and cool. However,unlike darker complexion a fairer skin undertone can posses equalled clearity and coolness.

Outfits: A bright white and silver theme manipulates light to make skin look full of health with added silver threadwork, crystallised pearls and diamantes to maximize a radiant glow. A fair bride can experiment with various colors when it comes to her outfit colors.

Make up: Go with frosty whites and silvers or sapphires and cool blues on the eyes to frame rich brown eyes. For regal lips, an icy pink blended with a very subtle lilac adds a hint of demure femininity.

Jewelry: Western themed jewelry with pearls, silvers, platinum, white golds, diamonds or crystals. With such gems its better not to opt for over elaborate designs. If its there, ensure they’re concentrated, like in earings or dainty bracelets.

Dressing Tips for Darker Brides:

Suitable Colors : If you are a dark complexion then color likes Purple, burgundy, Deep Pink, Blue green.

Avoid Colors: Darker brides should avoid shades that are diluted such as orange tinged reds, rustic golds and mossy greens.

Style tips: Dusky skin tones call for intense fiery shades. But with black hair and brown eyes, the effect is just as dramatic with cool blue based hues. If you are more inclined towards colors that are are equally deep as your sultry complexion, you can wear it as the main color while injecting icy tones or bright winter shades.

Outfits : One can go for deep hot magenta with splashes of purple with embroideries like swaroski, threadwork, gems, crystals and brocades.

Make up: Darker skin tones suit variety of color combinations- such as hot pink with bluey green, bright burgendy and amethyst. But an icy aqua also adds extra spark to your look. Lips should be equally hot with a shocking pink to compliment your outfit.

Jewelry: Jewelled accesories that go best with silver, platinum, white gold, diamonds and crystals. They will stand apart from your skin color but its very important that nothing is over powered it.

Dressing Tips for Medium tanned Brides:

Suitable Colors : If you are a medium tanned complexion then color likes Orange Red, Mustard, turquoise blue.

Avoid Colors: Medium tanned brides should avoid icy silver, bright blue and shocking pink. Cool colors or those with blue base cast an unsightly shadow on sun kissed tones. Stay away from sharp icy colors beacuse they make medium brown complexion come across an harsh and musculine.

Style tips: One should opt for colors that are rich , warm and spicy. Warmer colors and those that are muted work best, either worn seperately, or as a combination to enhance skin tone. If you’re lucky enough to have hazel coloured eyes, they’ll brighten up instantly.

Outfits : A warm rich orange red color theme will look perfect- not only does it glam up meduim skin tones, but also abides by the expectations of the elegant traditional bride.

Make up: Earthy hues add further dimention to set eyes. A racy scarlet red teamed with earthy brown on the lids is in keeping with the traditional look or to diversify the palette, give eyes a brush of olive green with bronze and gold on the lower lids.

Jewelry : Antique jewelry goes well with the outfit. To keep with the earthly red tones, invest in antique copper plated pieces or weathered bronzes or gold finish to give off the definitive look.

Woman is said to be the best creation of god. Over the period of years she has become more fashion conscious. Whether she is a home maker or a corporate, she is now more obsessed with her looks and appearance in comparison to her counter parts of the yesteryears.

              Whether she chooses to wear Indian or western clothes she is willing to experiment with her looks, but certain basic tips when kept in mind before buying clothes go a long way in making a beautiful you.

               Are you keen on Indian wear-salwar kameez do not worry. Firstly it is essential to know your body structure and secondly to try to understand and wear clothes that suit your personality. Try to wear those salwar kameez which will hide your physical flaws. Here are tips on wearing salwar kameez which will be of great help.

                 Tip 1- Wear the length of your kameez a little longer to look tall. Shorter length kameez will make you look short. This tip surely works.

                  Tip 2- A knee length kameez or kurti would be just fine if you want to cut down on your height.

                   Tip 3- Wear longer sleeves to cover your arms with the length of kameez not too short if you are bulky. Vertical prints or lines in dark colors will cut down on the flab.

                   Tip 4- If you have broad shoulders wear light fabrics. Do not wear puff sleeves as they will make you look broader.

                    Tip 5- If you have fat arms do not wear sleeveless kameez as by doing so you would be drawing emphasis on your fat arms, instead wear sleeves at least 5 inches in length.  

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Staining a fabric is most easy, but hard to get rid off. Most stains occur due to spillage of food and beverages. In order to successfully remove a stain from the fabric the basic principle is not to allow the stain or spot to become set. A stain or spot if washed at the first possible opportunity will be easy to remove as the stain dissolves when it is fresh.

 Knowledge about the nature of the stain helps you to remove it immediately, by employing the use of appropriate method along with the correct removal agent. There are various methods which can be employed to remove turmeric stains: 

- On clothes turmeric stains can be removed by rubbing a dry detergent bar soap over it and leaving it for an hour before washing it off.

 - Another remedy is to wash the stained clothes or kitchen linen immediately in cool water and soap. Dry in the sun and see the stain fade to a very pale pink. Wash the cloth or kitchen linen to see the turmeric stain disappear. 

-To remove tough turmeric stains rub a lemon on the stain. Thereafter, apply milk on the stain and wash with any detergent. 

- A solution named ‘carbona’ available in the market can be used, as it removes stains easily or a small amount of bleaching powder when rubbed on a stain and left for 15 minutes and washed in cold water will help to remove it. 

- You can also apply glycerin to the spill and let it sit for 30 to 60 minutes. Blot it with paper towels, removing all turmeric you can. Wash with a detergent. 

- Apply hydrogen peroxide (drug store) variety to the stain and allow it to bleach the yellow color out. Then wash as usual. 

- An effective remedy to remove stain is to apply detergent solution and blot. Apply vinegar solution and blot. Apply enzyme detergent and blot. If the stain still remains, use of a rust remover (oxalic acid solution) or bleaching may be necessary. 

- Rubbing a lemon wedge on the area and leaving it to dry in direct sunlight will also be of good help. 

- Make a paste of water and soap and rub it on both sides of the stained cloth. When dry pour hot water on it from a height of about 2 meters to see the turmeric stain vanish. 

- Last but not the least apart from your favorite dress if you have stained your carpet with turmeric use 2 drops of sprite (soda) on the affected area and rub gently with a wet paper towel to see the stain removed. Go ahead and try these tips. Hope they will be of good use. 

To know more about such tips and tricks and shop more and more beautiful Indian clothes, shop online from www.utsavsarees.com for rewarding shopping experience. 

One of the most sensuous attire ‘Indian saree’ adorns women to become modest and attractive in it. The great Indian women in different sphere of life, admire and appreciate the style, strength of the saree and thus want to learn to wear these Indian saree in different styles. 

To quote Chantal Boulangar “draping is in minds and skills of the individuals and is passed on by demonstrations alone”. 

The allure of the saree comes not only from the way it hints at a body’s curves but also in the way it is draped on an Indian woman’s body. This saree draping could actually be done in different styles.  

The most common way is when an Indian woman winds or wraps the saree around her waist and then drapes the extra cloth over her shoulder and lets it fall down over her right breast. The different saree draping style enhances the women and creates more interest and shows diversity. Saree can make a women look sensous yet beautiful. 

Diversity in culture and tradition has actually given birth to different saree styles of saree drapping. Different saree styles include Gujrati saree style, Bengali style, Maharashtrian saree style, Tamilian saree style and lots more. Women around the world like to drape these beautiful Indian saree in different styles. 

More and more women do learn to wear Indian saree in different style just to have a different look altogether. 

Wear Indian saree in different styles: 

Gujrati saree style: This version of draping commonly known as ‘seedha pallu style”, is also found in parts of Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh. In this style, the loose end is draped over the shoulder rather than the left, and is also draped back-to-front rather than other way round. It is quiet different from other styles of saree drapping. 

Bengali saree style: This way of draping an Indian saree, where the saree is worn pleat less. The saree cloth is wrapped around the waist, brought back to the right side and the pallu is thrown over the left shoulder, the pallu is then brought up under the right arm and once again cast over the left shoulder. 

Maharastrian saree style: In maharatrian way of saree draping instead of usual five and a half meters, the saree measures eight meters. One portion of the saree is drawn up between the legs, tucked in behind the waist, while another portion is draped as a pallu over the bosom. Thus it forms a kind of divided saree allowing greater freedom of movement. It’s also known as ‘nauvari style’ of draping a saree. 

Tamilian Style:  This way of saree drapping style is very much like maharashrian style. In this style too the saree measures 8 meters, after wrapping around the waist, the pleats are positioned along the left leg. The rest of the saree is taken over the shoulder, wrapped once again around the waist and tucked on the left side. 

An Indian woman sometimes wears a saree not only as a piece of clothing but also to show where she comes from. These styles differ though are based on what part of India she is from and on what traditional style of draping she is following. Saree is Indian women’s statement to the world. Nowadays the metro women want to experiment with different saree. 

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