fashion tips: August 2012

Indian Lehenga:

Lehengas are popular among Indian brides and have been the preferred wedding outfit since many years. Traditionally all lehengas used to have an more full cut but with changing trends in bridal fashion, now a days you get an array of options. Today lehengas are available in various cuts and styles to suit every body type. They look graceful and elegant and can be tailor made or bought off the rack. Here are some tips which may come in handy while selecting a lehenga.

Lehenga Style for various body types:

Fish cut lehenga:

This style is fitted till the knee and then flares out to the bottom. It fits well on the hips and is hence recommended for women with a curvaceous or an hourglass figure. It is also known as a mermaid lehenga as it resembles the tail of a mermaid.

Here is the fish cut lehenga of lux green color. Its heavy embroidery gives it a elegant and classy look.

Here is an another awesome lehenga with heavy embroidery. It looks perfect on bride. It leaves a very classy impression on others.

here are few other designer wear fish cut lehengas

Straight-cut lehenga:

This cut resembles a wrap around skirt and is straight from the waist to the hem. It has slits on the side for ease of movement. This can complement most body types and creates an illusionary slimming effect. Soft fabrics are advisable for this style.

A – Line Lehenga:

In this style, the skirt flares from the waist to the hem resembling the alphabet A. It has a little flare and will fit thin as well as pear shaped brides.

Panel Length lehenga:

This style is flattering and offers the right amount of flare. These are quite popular as they create a slimming effect. This comprises of a number of panels sewn together. The panels can either be of the same fabric or colour or you can use a combination of fabrics with contrasting colors.

Circular or Flared Lehenga:

This style has a large circumference along with lots of pleats near the waist. This adds volume looks very classy. This style will best suit thin brides. Flowy fabric with a good fall can be used to stitch this type of lehenga.

There are plenty of variations to the traditional lehenga – Lancha and Sharara. A Lancha has a long blouse (Choli) which almost comes down a few inches below the hip while in a Sharara the skirt is divided vertically with stitches in the center. The Sharara is quite common among Muslim brides. The similarity between all the three outfits is that they are three piece outfits comprising of a blouse, long skirt and a dupatta and are very popular wedding outfits.

stylish scarves

About 50 years ago, scarves were ubiquitous on the heads of the female populace. And with good reason. A scarf positioned smartly in the hair sounds an instant note of femininity. If selected with adequate thought to your most flattering colors and unique style, a scarf also enhances the color of your hair, and transmits characteristics your personal style. Trendiness. Vivacity. Elegance.

bow-scarf

Wrap the scarf around your neck and make sure both ends are even. Then, tie the scarf just as you would tie any bow. You need a longer scarf for this one.

half-bow scarf

To tie the half-bow scarf, you should first loop the scarf around your neck and tie once-- like the first step of tying your shoelaces. Then, take one side of the scarf and make a one loop, as if you were only tying one side of the bow on your shoes. Take the longer section of the scarf and wrap it in front and then behind the entire scarf, next to your neck. Fluff the loop afterwards to taste. This is a variation on this half-bow scarf.

braid a scarf

Although it looks complicated, this scarf style is easy to tie. Just double up the scarf and wrap it around your neck. Take one end and thread it through the loop, rotate the loop, and then thread through the other end.

layered knot scarf

Start by putting the scarf around your neck so that the ends hang in back. Then wrap the ends around to the front and loosen the section of scarf around your neck. Tie the dangling ends together and then pull the loop around your neck in front of the knot.

muffler scarf

Take one end of a wide scarf and place it on your shoulder. Take one corner from the other end and make a little knot on one shoulder. Leave the last corner free to give the triangle look.

Scarf Into A Headband

The key to getting it right is to make the scarf look like a sexy turban. You can wear it with your hair down—stick with your natural texture, rather than a blowout—or up in a messy bun.

1. Start with a long, thin scarf. If it isn't ultra-thin , you can twist it or fold it.

2. Situate the middle of the scarf at the nape of your neck, underneath your hair, and hold one end in each hand.

3. Bring the ends up to the top of your forehead and twist them twice—this is what creates that cute turban knot.

4. Tie the scarf under your hair.

Neck rosette scarf

Take a skinny scarf and wrap it around your neck. Start twisting the scarf until it curls and then start wrapping the scarf around itself. Tuck in the ends.