3 Ruling Colours in Winter Dresses

‘Winter is fashionable’, I am sure many of you will agree with me. I personally find myself experimenting with a lot of vibrant colours (which I can’t think of wearing on a bright summer day), fabric and layers with my winter dresses. Unlike summer days where wearing cotton becomes the norm so as light and pastel colours, it’s only winter and autumn we get to experiment. I usually go for a white or light blue kurta for a summer outing, while I prefer a dark red coat or a blue top for a wintery morning.  

Fashion pundits say several things – but you should have guts to listen to your heart. Be it summer or winter, always make sure the colour you are choosing shouldinter  brighten your face and enhance your beauty. Break away from the monotonous black, embrace new colours for the cooler months.

The three trending in winter dresses this season are:

Radiant orchid: As tradition has it in its fashion rule book, that light colours are for summer and dark colours for winter. But this generation hopes to rewrite the rule book and add some new-age colours such as radiant orchid (a blend of fuchsia, pink and purple). It is fresh, lively and the new colour of the season. 

Any shades of blue: Be it bright cobalt (bold blue), royal blue or electric blue, you can experiment with any shades of blue. Blue brings energy and positivity and creates a lively atmosphere in the otherwise dull winter days. Royal blue enhances the mystery nature of winter.

Red:  Give your wardrobe a twist by mixing and matching with different shades of red. You can wear red for both day and night. Be it a red cocktail dress or an aurora red cardigan - this colour is going to stay for the times to come. The adventurous in you doesn’t want to go unnoticed. Since time immemorial, the colour red speaks out loud about one’s personality and attitude. So go ahead and make a style statement with your all time favourite red coat. 

Apart from these, you can also try new-age, innovative colours such as yellow, misted yellow, cognac, mauve mist, etc. If you are not getting few of the colour names, it’s time you should upgrade your fashion skills. And also if you don’t find any of the given colours are missing from your wardrobe, then it’s also time to bring some new guests to your wardrobe.

Wedding Guests: Shop Right Anarkali Suits with price

As versatility is in vogue, wedding guests can look chic in many ways

Agreed, it is the most special day in the lives of brides and the grooms. But for guests too every wedding are special occasions to dress their best! If you are confused about what to wear and where to get it, read on some quick tips!

Wonder yards of elegance: A sari worn the right way is sure to accentuate all the right curves and will never look over the top. A lot of designer sarees are available online. Teaming up with a designer saree with a backless blouse is sure to make to look great.

Lady in Lehenga: You can stay away from heavily embroidered lehengas, as it is deserved for the bride, but a subtle gold and shimmering works in a bright colour. The latest style in this segment is that a lehenga that comes with a waistcoat over choli. This look is perfect if you would like to opt out wearing a dupatta.

Anarkali suits- perfect on all: Anarkali suits are very popular now and you can get any styles and colours online. The beauty of anarkali suits is that it helps you look chic in minimal effort. For weddings, it is best to go for one with zari or gota patti work on the sleeves and border. It is good to check for anarkali suits with price, as there are a lot of price variations for different designs. Long anarkali suits are also graceful.

Go chic: You could try a fusion look, if you don’t prefer a perfect desi style. Try pairing harem pants or jodhpurs with a designer kurti. It is equally elegant to team a full length skirt with a halter kurti and a complimentary bright stole.

Dress it up: For the after wedding party, a full length or knee-length gown teamed up with bold or statement jewellery can also make quite an impression.

Know what suits you best and dress up to the event: Before choosing, know the colours that suit you best. Choosing a color based on the season is also a good idea.

And moreover, if it is a theme wedding, dress in a way that it matches the theme.

5 Tips to take care of pure silk sarees

On my wedding day, my grandmother handed over to me her life’s most prized possession - few of her vintage silk sarees. My happiness knew no bound as I always admired my grandma’s sarees and wanted to own few of those intricately designed pure silk sarees.

They say silk sarees are like wine and gold; it never loses its charm, but it can lose its beauty if proper care is not taken. If you buy a silk saree, wear it for one or two times and keep it in the suitcase, you will get a shock of your life when you take it out after a year. You will find some white coloured powdered stuff on it and the golden zari work turning black. It’s a worst nightmare if it happens with your wedding saree. People take extra care to maintain their silk sarees. It doesn’t take much effort but a sincere and dedicated approach to keep the sarees as it is.

I’m sharing below few tips which I received from my grandma to take care of pure silk sarees 

·         Keep it in satin cover: Always wrap the saree in a soft muslin cloth or satin cloth. You can also use brown paper for wrapping to prevent it from moisture.

·         Keep it hanging: Do not fold and keep the silk saree in a suitcase. Hang it in the wardrobe for free air flow. Its golden silk work tends to turn black and brownish if it kept inside a suitcase for longer duration. Keep the sarees in safe places and in shades to avoid discolouration.

·         Keep changing the folds every month: Once in every month change the fold.  Keep the saree wrinkle free and never allow any fold crease to appear in the silk saree.

·         Do not bleach or hand wash or machine wash: Never use hands or washing machine for cleaning the silk sarees. Give it for dry cleaning only, as the professionals will use some chemical which will not fade the colour and shine of the saree. After each wear, keep it outside in the shade before putting it in the wardrobe or giving it for dry cleaning.

Safe ironing: Put a soft cotton cloth or newspaper while ironing the silk saree. Never use direct hot iron