Bangles as a fundamental Indian accessory have changed its look and appearance. Bangles in all shapes and colors have made amazingly bold come back this season. It’s time to pamper your wrists with chunky big bangles. Bangles inspired by African culture like made of wood, amber or bone with bright color inlays are very much in these days. Coordinate bangles in multi color and which do not match your outfit. Contrast is the biggest style mantra, not only with colors, but also with shapes and designs. Big metallic bangles give the outfit a stylish look while bonze, wooden and bone have an unruly look.

Do keep in mind not to wear too many thick bangles. If the thickness of the bangle is 2 to 3 inches then don’t wear more than two. One thing you must stay away from is trying to match all gaudy colors of your outfit on your arm or creating a pattern. Don’t wear too many metal or glass bangles.

For evening wear, surround your wrists with crystal and beaded bracelets. Mingle bold, clashing colors on your arms with pastel summer colors.

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Salwar kameez is generally everybody’s favorite. Salwar Kameez are modest, graceful & most of all very comfortable, that is why it is the preferred choice of Indian, Pakistani and all the women across the world. But sometimes it is really boring to wear same style everyday. Especially for the corporate women, youngsters and college goers, they love to wear something different every day.

We have come up with new modern designs for the contemporary women, now you don’t have to wear your favorite and comfortable outfit in the same traditional style. You can play with different styles in your bottoms namely :

- Boot cut style

- Capris

- Churidars with shirring

- Capri with string

- Straight Pant

- Suit Skirt

- Skirts

- Patiala Salwar 

- Wrap arounds

You can make the kameez in short length and wear them as kurtis or tunics with different bottom styles. Just think for a couple of minutes and open up your walk-in-wardrobe and what do you have is either baby cute clothes or too formal. Make your evenings worthwhile by combining western with traditional styles.

Salwar Kameez will be stitched as per your chosen style given above. Just buy it here at Utsav and send us the measurements as per details and get in delivered at your doorstep.

You can select these options while submitting your measurements on our website. Check out our wide range of styles and reveal in the pleasure of dressing.

The Indian couture has a wide diversity because India being a vast country and each region has something unique to offer in terms of fabrics, weaves embroidery giving Indian couture a global presence. Indian couture is taking on new heights and ruling the world over. Fashion Gurus are noticing the Indian couture as it has style and quality both.

The Indian couture has replaced the conventional style of dressing giving a more contemporary and sexy look.

The mehendi color (olive green) Indian couture makes a women look sexy and moreover this earthy color is very much in vogue as it a distinctive color that gels well with all skin tones, whether they are white Europeans or the brown Asians. The mehendi color is synonymous with India. It is also a color that can be worn in the day as well as night unlike other colors.

Indian couture is embellished with sequins, beads, crystals all this sparkle and shimmer become more pronounced on the mehendi color fabric and make the women look sexy in this mehndi colour couture. Indian couture from India the Indian couture is very vibrant and comes in different forms, the traditional sari and the mehendi color when combined with other colors like orange, purple, red, dark blue, pink, turquoise blue or just by itself gives a very sexy look. The mehendi color sari in chiffon embroidered with red or maroon thread work and festooned with sequins gives a very sexy look or The double hued /short silk mehendi color silk sari too looks sexy.

Then Indian couture also consists of all kinds of lehangas, shararas, lachas, ghararas, indo western style parallel pants and the gypsy skirt adorned with zardosi or fully hand crafted kundan or meenakari  overstated on the ghers with different cuts and style and the salwar kameez gets a special mention, kurtis that are most “in” these days. The olive green or mehendi color offers a glam look and looks very demure. All fabrics in mehndi color look very elegant be it organza, chiffon, net, satin, crepe, silk, georgette. The Indian couture in mehendi color (olive green) will look more sexy if it worn with right kind of accessories as it will enhance the sexy look of the Indian couture coming from India.

The Indian bride is also made a shift from reds and other traditional colors she is now looking sexy in mehendi color. Indian couture from India in fact mehendi color denotes prosperity and wellbeing our mother earth is also represented by the mehendi color

In the international fashion scene brides are going green as a step towards reviving and restoring our environment it will not be a revelation if the slogan looking sexy in mehendi color (olive green) Indian couture from India catches the attention of international bride. What more when these mehndi color coutures are a combined with elegant kundan jewels.

The market is packed with them; jewellery boxes are over flowing with them. Still there is that ‘one more’ bracelet we crave. There are certain pieces of jewellery that demand more attention than the others and for most of us; it has been the delicate bracelet. As being girls, you are often presented with bracelets with pretty charms or it could be plain chains or designer bracelets.

In ancient India, bracelets were very popular and were worn either along with glass bangles and gold bangles or just by themselves. It was dressy piece of accessory as small pendant was hung from it and sometimes the pendant was replaced by small chains all attached to the main bracelet. They were from same kadha family but due to its nature of grasping the wrists firmly but delicately they were quite a success. Internationally bracelets are more of rage than bangles and it is worn by both the sexes of all ages.

Today as we scour jewellery shops we witness a revival of the bracelet. The market is flooded by huge variety-tennis bracelets to charm bracelets, leather or more. Suddenly they are the hottest thing to buy and almost everyone sports one – the younger lot may be seen wearing many together. Bracelets provide a novel alternative to the usual kada and bangle. All thanks to the difference in their form, there is choice of wearing them either tightly or they can be left to hang loose around the wrist. The material used to make them is also different- you find them in materials like gold, silver, copper, wire, feathers, leather, beads and lots more. 

Color Trends: New fashion colors for spring-summer are bright and clear. Now, we can have polychromatic wardrobes i.e. with more than 10 different colors like citrus tones of lemon, official oranges, golden hues, neutrals, bluebells, lilacs, purples, mauves, pinks, peaches, and pomegranate red. These are the coming color trends. Traditional black with white, ultramarine blue, navy or creamy ecru set with white, are the easy alternatives for classic schemes. Some find such stunning radiance raucous. For this summer, be willing to embrace pops of color by selecting the tints and tones that suits you most. But think twice while buying the hottest fashion colors. Some colors will make you look pale, at the same time others will make you look and feel fresh and clear skinned. For this Spring-Summer, blue has become as a fashion color. The trend for blue has been slowly growing. Blue is back on the fashion color palette and with a retaliation. The Czars have worked on spring’s electric blues to produce a wide range of attractive tones like royal blue, ink blue and ultramarine blue. And if it is not your favorite color then make it as a blue outfit is a seasonal must-have.

 
Prints and Patterns: Floral and graphic patterns are very much in this season. Flowers are big this summer with brighter shades. Abstract and geometric prints are combined with versions of flower festooned outfits. Kalamkari print and brasso print in floral designs is in fashion with all kinds of outfits. Make sure you buy a pattern that suits your body shape. If you have big shoulders, or are very curvy, some patterns may brogue the parts of your body you don’t want to draw attention to. Try on a few styles to see what works for you. If you wear a floral print dress this summer you will have bought into the latest floral fashion trend. The mixed prints create a patchwork of sheers and semi sheer fabrics that mix and blend to appealing effect.

Outfits:  Maxi dresses, floral dresses, tunics, cocktail dresses in graphic prints and from glamorous tea dresses to ruffled retro looks are very much in trend for this Spring-Summer. Sarees with floral, graphic and mixed patterns are the most talked abouts for this hot season. Indian styles in western cuts like frock style salwar kameez, anarkali style salwar kameez and asymmetrical hemline salwar kameez latest in trend.

For a wedding and making your trousseau is a one-time affair, the right mix of sarees can ensure variety and different look for the lady. You don’t want to wear all Banarasis or Kanjeevarams all your life. As a bride you must have the right mix of sarees as you are expected to look your best. Here are some tips that will come handy when you’re planning what to buy and what not to.

• First of all, make a list of what you actually need and plan accordingly.

• Make a budget and allocate it.

• For wedding sarees, you can choose from a wide variety of different shades and colors. The dark  colors such as maroons, reds, and oranges are the best for the traditional look. You can also choose pinks, blues, and greens along with pastel shades for summer months.

• Make sure that you have a mix of both light weight and heavy sarees. The work can be zardozi, aari, dabka, sequins, beads and more on crepe, satin, silk, georgette and chiffon.

• Traditional sarees are always in demand and never go out of fashion. So, buy traditional weaves in classic shades and remain evergreen.

• Do buy a couple of sexy and elegant blouses and mingle them with flowing crepes, georgettes and chiffons.

• You can also choose embroidered blouses and can mix them with faux georgette or faux crepe saree to make an inexpensive outfit.

• You will be expected to attend a lot of parties and dinners after the wedding so make sure that your outfits should be a combination of the glitzy and the fashionable.

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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.   

A saree is not just a traditional Indian ensemble. It symbolizes feminity like no other garment does. Its attire women are most passionate about, despite the avalanche of suits and fusion outfits.

Fabrics: The main criteria when selecting sarees is that they should have a good fall. The best fabrics for sarees are soft flowing fabrics like Chiffon, Georgette, Crepe.

Embroidery: This is humongous subject and the one witnessing maximum experimentation and innovation. However, the kind of embroidery that really stands out in saree are coloured stones, Aari, Kundan and three dimentional types of sequins. These types of embroideries give classic shimmer to the saree.

Drapes: There are many innovative drapes such as trouser saree, double saree, ghagra saree, round the neck saree-best worn to suit a particular occasion.                  

Trouser Saree: It is a saree worn on trousers instead of a petticoat to give it a more westernized and modern look.

Double Saree: These are two sarees draped simultaneously to give it a lehenga effect. It has both pallus in the front. The back also looks very elegant with a crossover of the two sarees.

Ghagra saree: is yet another option for a lehenga. The embroidery, color combination and fabric are all specially designed to give a ghagra choli effect.Round the neck saree has the pallu worn round the neck, to give the look of a skirt and dupatta flung around.

Colors: Bright colors are in right now. Colors like Orange, Red, Turquoise, Burgundy, Sunflower yellow would be perfect for wedding and receptions.

Jewelry: Jewellery that compliments the saree should be in jadau, kundan all such precious and semiprecious stones.

Size Matters:

Fabrics: A heavy lady can go for a georgette and chiffon. All those who are slim can go for organza.

Colors: A big lady should opt for bright shades- Burgundy, Blue , Black, Purple. And for the slimmer women it should be pink, blue, peach etc.

Drapes: A standard drape always looks good for slimmer person and seedha pallu for a heavy lady.

Many overseas visitors to India are fascinated by Sari, especially, the Western women. Then suddenly, a question strikes her mind how to drape a six yards of fabric around her body, when I could be more comfortable in other clothes.

But the truth is different, draping of a sari is a sensuous pleasure. Sari gives a very feminine look and let you experiment with colours and jewellery very confidently that no matter what kind of figure you have, this garment will help you look your best.

For keeping your exciting and sensuous feeling alive we have come up with Pre-stitched Sarees which makes sari wearing a one-step process. These sarees are draped in such a way, just like putting on a skirt and drape the loose end of the outfit over the shoulder. These sarees are best suited for the ladies who have no knowledge of draping it and for the one who face time constraints. It takes just 15 seconds to slip into this exciting outfit.

While adhering to traditional dress and ornaments according to regional dress codes, trousseau today incorporate contemporary designs and fashions. The treatise on laws of life, there are no less than eight forms of marriage indicating the various stages in society’ progress.

Wedding garments are generally of rich materials such as silks and velvets and worked over heavily in gold trimmings or brocade. Colours are reds, pinks, and maroons. In fact, all the colours of the rainbow can be included for the Hindu bride, with the exception of white- the colour of widowhood- and black which is considered inauspicious. In India exceptions to this rule can be seen among the Parsis and the Catholics where white is a symbol of purity.

The trousseau of the Indian bride goes a step ahead of containing only clothes and ornaments. The quality and quantity of items given are dependent upon the financial status of the parents. Yet there are some ‘norms’ which are adhered to by all, from the humblest to the most aristocratic or the wealthiest. However, there is a marked difference in the gifts given to the bride of the north and her southern counterpart. The bridal trousseau from Punjab, Jammu, Uittar Pradesh, Bihar and Rajasthan contain, besides the ubiquitous sari, the salwar-kameeze or the lehnga-choli which are heavily embroidered with thread. The chunri or veil in a bright red and multicoloured tie and dye bandhini design is almost mandatory. The Rajasthanis use it to cover the bridal bed on which the grooms sit for the tilak ceremony after the marriage and is later used as a veil by the bride.

Among the people of Uttar Pradesh it is used for the gath bandhan (tying the knot) ceremony during the marriage rituals. The brides of Bihar, however, are simply dressed in a new unstitched saffron or turmeric yellow sari but among the zamindars the sari undergoes a transformation. During a special ceremony specialists of bandhini are invited to make the chunri.

Phulkari, the traditional hand embroidery of Punjab is manifested in the trousseau in the form of a shawl or veil and muslin veils in a range of colours edged with gold, are also included.
The Jammu belle is dressed in tight trousers somewhat similar to riding breeches. The kurta is usually made up of velvet and heavily embellished with gold thread embroidery. The dress in olden days was stitched out of a specially hand-woven silken cloth. The bride’s kurta and chunni were usually of the same colour, an auspicious red or pink or maroon and the trousers could be contrasting green.
In Maharashtra brides wear a Paithani sari and shawl with its gold brocade border woven intricately with birds, flowers and geometrical patterns. Other woven saris from this
region, such as Chanderis, Indoris, Maheshwaris also form part of the trousseau with yellows, ochres and greens being the dominant colours.
The ensemble of the Muslim bride from Hyderabad is the zari-encrusted blouse with a skirt. The veil is edged with gold tassels and embroidered all over. Tissues and brocades are used in abundance.
The Tamil bride has a minimum of five saris worn during the various rituals of the marriage ceremony. For the main wedding rites, when the mangalsutra is given to her, she is dressed in the nine yards red and gold sari made on the looms of the famed Kancheepuram weavers of Tamil Nadu.

For the church wedding, the Mangalorean, Goan and other Christian brides of India wear white, with a veil on their heads. White too, is the traditional colour of the Parsi bride. Resplendent she could be in either an embroidered sari for which the community is famed or something as westernized as Chantilly lace. The ornaments worn during the ceremony come from the groom’s family. The Bengali bride’s jewellery is all in gold. Her bridal sari is of Benarasi silk with brocade weave and her veil is of tissue.

Besides clothes ornaments are the mainstay of the trousseau. Bangles, mangalsutras and toe rings are all symbolic of marriage. Among the Dogras of Jammu and Kashmir, the nose ring is important. It is usually a very large ring o f pearls and precious stones. Even after the marriage the nose ring is worn for most ceremonies.

The trousseau among the Bengalis is a two way deal. The groom’s family sends their gifts to the bride before the wedding. They are beautifully displayed on decorated salvers or cane baskets. Besides the clothes and ornaments there are trays of sweets, curd, and a fish that is artistically embellished with vermilion and is to be cooked and eaten on the wedding day. The brides trousseau is similarly displayed in the groom’s house. A vanity case is also an essential item especially in the north. It contains the seven adornments for ht efface – kajal, bindi, mehndi (henna), alta, kumkum, (vermilion), a silver comb, a container for perfume, and some missi - a lip colour which duplicates for lipstick.

Brides wardrobe contails lavish garments, heavy jewellery and lots more. Many online stores are coming up with these bridal collections and www.utsavsarees.com brings you the large collection of Indian bridal sarees, salwar kameez and lehenga cholis with designer jewelry collection.

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