Thursday, July 30, 2009

Alta Moda—High Fashion Italian Boutique

Alta Moda.. An high end Italian fashion boutique hit the fashion roads of Hyderabad at Jubilee Hills.. The hub of fashion... splurge into captivating Italian styles. Apparently, you will fall in love with them.

It has unique line of clothing introducing Italian style in Hyderabad.You can find all bright coloured garments with very stylish cuts and silhouettes.

Store has women and men products ranging from clothing to accessories.It has top Italian boutique brands and cater to formal and casual wear for men and women, accessories, high-end lingerie. The ratio of brands for men and women would be 45:55. Its has collections between 16 and 50 years. Products are priced in the range of Rs2000to Rs 10,000 for women, Rs 5,000 to Rs 30,000 for men and Rs 500 onwards for accessories.

Nemo, Cinquini Fashion, Bellali, Michelle W., Space, Nicchia, Working Overtime, Nina, Primavera, Mode by Simona are the brands for women and La Sartoria, Frederico Ghedini(Loropiano Suits)which is best fine fabric for men apparels.

Coming to the look of the store is just wow!You can rarely find such an interior in Hyderabad.I had a very good experience working there and you can also find some of my works and photographs of the store and its collections which I captured .We used to have lots of fun everyday. Those are my most memorable days of my life.

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In the above picture on the right side you can find Working Over time collection which has all bright and unusual colours and cuts.These are for the girls who want to experiment with their look.

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Inside view of the store….

Alta moda collection

Nemo collection..

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Formal look…

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Men's casual wear…bag and T-shirt by Beretta ..

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Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Marie Claire’s-- The Little Black Dress

Just wow!!!

Royal India

I really like the way of styling western outfits in to a Royal Indian look..Even the photography is very impressive.It just totally blow me away.

The LBD has always been in wardrobe staple.Adorned with royal Indian jewellery,Marie Claire in its June 2009 issue gave the iconic dress a revamp—adhering to its inventor Coco Chanel's fashion philosophy of mix and match.

Collections are by Mania Arora’s,Chanel,Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla,Dolce Gabbana,Louis Vuitton,Ritu Kumar,Varun bal,Fendi and Nikasha Tawadey.

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Sunday, July 26, 2009

Make It Stylish With Comfort

This year find new way to wear traditional Indian silhouettes by combining them with their international counterparts.The results are modern and very cool and trendy.

Ashish and Rahul Mishra,Gaba

new causual look

MONOCHROME MAGIC,This summer,cool off version of the three piece---waistcoat,diaphanous printed blouse and shorts.

Sequin waist coat ,Ashish.Asymmetric organdy blouse ,Rahul Mishra.linen shorts ,Gaba by Aneeth Arora and Chinar Farooqui.Emerald,yellow diamond and ruby necklace,Moussaieff.

Louis Vuitton and Cue

causual

GANDHIAN GIRL,Sporty strips and strong shoulder lend a street edge to the dhoti pants 'Zen appeal’.

Strip knit,Louis Vuitton,dhoti pants,cue by Rohit Gandhi-Rahul khanna.PVC and Suede booties ,Fendi.Earrings , Hanut Singh

BLACK MAGIC WOMEN,Not feeling up to baring those legs?Team the summer must-have—a mini dress—with a slouchy,slinky salwar and extreme heels.

Silk flower print mini dress,Roberto Cavalli.Satin dhoti pants ,Rishta by Arjun.Leather stud heels ,Dior .Crystal tear drop necklace,Lanvin at net –a –porter.com,Ribbon tie metal necklace,Mawi

Robert Cavalli $ Rishta

trendy look

Shantanu and Nikhil,Fendi

trendy

RULES OF ATTRACTION,A brocade,full-skirted jacket adds a strong Victorian undertone and primness to a peek-a-boo pencil skirt.

A silk brocade jacket,Shantanu and Nikhil.nylon piquet skirt with laser –cut nylon ribbons;both Fendi.box metal necklace,mawi

CULTURE CURRY.It doesn’t get any better than 80’s glossy heels,age old Indian embroidery and biker leather Skinnies—all in one.

Embroidery cotton kurti, Sabyasachi.printed cotton vest,slim-fit leather and jersey trousers;both Givenchy.Patent leather multi-strap heels,john Galliano.Blue,yellow,pink and white diamond heart pendent necklace,Moussaieff

Sabyasachi and Givenchy

culture curry

Just Cavalli,Dolce and Gabbana

and ritu kumar

lehenga

Nitin Bal Chauhan $Alexander Mc queen,prada

tie and die

WILD WILD EAST,Tired of burying heirloom silks in the wardrobe ? wear them with a bit of loving—animal,that is .

Silk zebra print cardigan,just Cavalli.Silk Satin blouse,Dolce $ Gabbana.Embroidery silk lehenga ,Ritu Kumar.’Cicladi’ white-gold necklace,white gold and pink-gold Monologo ring ;both Bulgari.

NATURE INSTINCT,clash textures and prints for maximum impact—you’ll be surprised at their visual blending.

Satin cropped jacket by Prada.tie-dye dress , Nitin Bal Chauhan,printed leggings , Alexander Mc queen,patent platforms with geometric buckle , Giuseppe Zanotti.'superstud’ coral fringe earrings , Stephen Webster.Enamel orb pendants all Vivienne Westwood by Stephen Sprouse .Metal bracelets , Louis Vuitton.

Jil Sander and Rajesh Pratap Singh

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GONE TO SHREDS,Play with textures when layering's and

fringing.Delicate chiffon adds femininity

Fringed dress,Jil Sander.Cotton bra,Miu Miu.Pin-tucked jacket,chiffon trousers;both Rajesh Pratap Singh.White-gold and diamond pave ball earrings,Moussaieff.Sliver and gold plated rope and hook necklace(worn as anklet),Stephen Webster.

POWER GAME ,Colour –block your six yards with a strong jacket for an androgynous appeal.

Organza coat,Chanel.Embroidered geogette sari,Tarun Tahiliani.Stephen Sprouse Graffiti leggings,Louis Vuitton.Agate and diamond necklace,Moussaieff.

Chanel and Tarun Tahiliani

red sari

Thursday, July 23, 2009

Colours For This Season


SAFFRON

The saturated hue is perfect for the monsoon ,adding cheer to any any look.

It is very unusual colour for clothing..But the colour of this season is saffron.This colour adds pop to any look and accessories are the easiest way to do it.

This colour gives a great look for both office and for evening out with high heels.Never go for much detailing with this colour .Throw on a sequinned waistcoat with any look to add colour and bling to post-work dinner.

you can also go for a simple jeans and a t-shirt depending on the weather, time and occasion.Straight lines and well-tailored clothes are tend to stay away from flowers ,bows and frills.

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

How To Get a Sun –Kissed Glow

TEST IT

Select a matte bronzer that’s slightly yellow .For fair skin ,pick the lightest shade in the range .For medium skin,go with the shade for dark skin.Test it on your jaw line,it should look golden.

Firstly prepare your skin with a regular smoothe foundation where needed and apply concealer under the eyes and on blemishes.If you have oily skin ,dust translucent powder on any shiny areas you keep the bronzer from looking too dark in those spots.

BRONZE

Dip a medium sized powder brush in the bronzer and tap off the sunkissed glowexcess .In small circular motion dust your jaw line and hair line.Dip the brush again,tap it ,and sweep it on your cheek bones,the bridge of your nose,the fore head and chin.

BLEND

Dust what’s left on the brush all over your neck,then tap the rush to to get rid of any remaining powder.Go back over the bronzed areas, swirling the brush over any visible edges of colour to blend in to the skin

ADD BLUSH

Sweep a bright rosy powder blush on the apples of cheeks-this keeps the bronzer from looking flat.The rest of your make-up should be subtle.

bronze eyeliner,gold or bronze shadow on lids and the sheer nude or a light pink lip colour finishes your look.

How To Remove Water Proof Mascara

Removing waterproof mascara is very tricky business.Start by gently rubbing a Q-tip soaked in warm water on the lashes,this helps to loosen and break down the mascara,facilitating easy removal,then dab on a gentle water proof eye makeup remover with a cotton pad and let it settle down for few seconds before washing off.

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Friday, July 10, 2009

Wearing Scarf In Different Styles

HEAD SCARF
  • Fold the scarf length to the desired thickness.
  • Place center of the scarf at the hairline.
  • Tie the knot at the back of your neck.
Another type of head scarf is fold the fabric as before and tie at the back with an extra length of fabric left over, bring one of the ends of the scarf forward over your shoulder.

WARM COZY
  • Hang your long rectangular scarf around your neck.
  • Pull one end so that it is about twice as long as the other side.
  • Wrap the longer end several times around your neck.
  • Tie a knot in front.
NECK WRAP
  • Fold a square scarf in half to form a triangle.
  • Place the long edge along your neck with the triangle pointing downward.
  • Wrap the ends around your neck then knot in front, under the triangle.
HALTER DRAPE
  • Take a rectangular scarf.
  • Tie one end of it around your neck loosely and other end at the back of your waist.
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LEGGINGS MANIA.....


As leggings are inn ..now its time to try them in different ways...
  • If you have a micromini that you wouldn’t be caught dead wearing by itself, leggings are the perfect way to go. Go for bold colors or stick to black - whichever suits you best. If you want to look slimmer, stick to darker colors.
  • If you are shorter stay away from leggings as they make you look more shorter.
  • These days, you can get fancy, lacy leggings that you can wear to a more sophisticated event and for parties. Buy a pair with lace detail and pair with a short dress/skirt or jersey for a chic look. You may need to add a waist belt to balance off the look with high heels.
  • If you need to show your favourite shoes, leggings are the the perfect item for you to wear .
  • You can also wear tunics with thick belts for a chick look.
  • If your bottom is heavy always go for darker colours.
  • you can go for a full length leggin on a kurti,match up your leggings with many kurti's.

WHAT TO WEAR IN A INDIAN SUMMER WEDDINGS

As you know about the indian summers they are always special and romantic,there are many options for this summer evening weddings, but always prefer light colors and pastels like pinks,blues,bottle green,sea green...gives soothing to your personality.
Dont wear white's as it competes with bride.Don't wear hosiery, heavy makeup or chunky jewelry in hot, humid climates or you'll melt.
Don't dress too sexy -- belly showing or lots of cleavage -- because it's not an appropriate occasion.
Go with halter's,strapless,off shoulder...
Dress up more for evening weddings but still keep your look summery with sleeveless dresses ,strappy footwear,glowing skin.
Prefer cottons and blended cotton with brocade to give a party look .

Monday, July 6, 2009

TIPS FOR RAINY SEASON...

Fashion during rains should be simple ,stylish and most important is comfort and say no to full lengths .If you dress yourself out with lengthy cloths , you're asking for trouble - you'll end up sweeping the foot paths and streets.
This rainy season complete your wardrobe with capries,3\4ths and shorts.E
ven when it comes to jeans in the rainy season, they are best avoided.They tend to get heavy with water if you're caught in the rain.Go for cotton and other types of fabric .when comes to tops wear t-shirts,halter and strappy tops.

To make a statement, choose a long tee and a wide belt to go with your Capri's. At work, opt for a shirt or fitted kurtis over your capris.
when its comes to skirts wear A-line, short length or knee length skirts.
Avoid white this monsoon
, as any splashes or dirt will show prominently. choose from shades like olive green, brown, and indigo, matching them with tops in bold and bright shades. Blue, green, orange, pink, turquoise, coral and lemon yellow cheer up a dull day.
For this monsoon avoid synthetics like Lycra as they tend to cling to your body .I
nstead, opt for cotton knits, which are porous and let your skin breathe.

Coming to footwear say no to heels,opt for shoes or slippers.


Saturday, July 4, 2009

Discovering Sources For Inspiration For Making Your Garment…

The artist is a person who makes life more interesting or beautiful ,more understandable.

GETTING INSPIRATION

where exactly do you look for inspiration?To say"you can find inspiration in everything”and if you can’t ,you are not looking properly—so look again .This is a good advise.inspiration for creative art work is everywhere.Just look around your house with a fresh eyes you plenty find inspirations around you and everyday,objects suddenly have new meaning potential.The old wallpaper in the sitting room could be a background for an illustration ,or a photograph of your sister may supply the perfect fashion figure now draw the illustration directly on the old fashioned wallpaper.

Don't be put off if find your ideas already exist somewhere else.The truth is few ideas are entirely new.However ,when you bring to idea your own personal response,you provide an original interpretation.

Read plenty of books and magazine’s,familiarising yourself with trends ,lifestyles as well as fashion which is very important.Never forget to carry a camera or a sketch book to record inspirational scenes,objects,locations or people.

If your in the city,visit the countryside or other new interesting places or travel abroad,visit local markets communities ,observe traditional costumes and everyday clothing,eat new foods and recognize cultural differences.By embracing the experience ,you will come away from trip with a wealth of inspiration.

Also write all the related words to get more ideas for your garment.

The below images are used artistically .This exploration shows how a butterfly theme can be used to inspire fashion designers as well as the fashion illustration who illustrate their garments.

In general this image is said as mood board even you can include interesting write-up,poems etc

Butterfy moodboard

GARMENT MADE FROM BUTTERFLY INSPIRATION

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Friday, July 3, 2009

Follow your body to be stylish

  • Follow your body type and play according to it, don't try to look too young ,overly mature -- dress according to your age and looks like.
  • Wearing the right color can easily lift your mood.
CHOOSING RIGHT COLOR
  • If you are red-headed or have warm highlights make sure your chosen red is yellow-based.If you are pale go for watermelon red.Those who have dark hair dark eyes go for true reds and rubies.
  • 'HOT PINKS' look fantastic for women with strong coloring and while those with paler skin should keep their pinks pale and soft.
  • 'Green brings sense of calm',all greens are great for redheads,sea green looks great on light complexions.
  • Purple is always associated with magic.Dark-haired girls will look regal in darkish purple and it mixes well with most other colors. Thick purple and lime for redheads and purple and pale blue for those with lighter hair will look great.
  • Blue is a non-threatening, neutral color, which gives those who wear it feelings of peace .Always avoid navy and white combination it look as if you are in a uniform.
  • These playful colors bring out a person's fun side .oranges and lemon colors look great on all redheads but those having Grey hair just avoid them.

Thursday, July 2, 2009

STYLE TIPS

You really did not spend lots of money to look more stylish.Just pick up from the local stores and look gorgeous.Follow the style mantra of your famous folks and get your glamorous groove on! and learn to love your body and spend time to look glamorous.
  • Make sure that the color you choose suites well.
  • The dress you choose should be simple ,comfort .Remember, classic clothing will always have an edge over contemporary.
  • Match up your shoes,handbag and accessories.
  • Always have Black,White,and Grey t-shirts in your wardrobe they will match up with any colored Pants and skirts .
  • Always have pair of scarfs which matches your wardrobe.
  • If you want to standout in a crowd wear bright colors.
  • Always update your hairstyle to get a new look.
  • If it's ethnicwear that suits you, don't be pressured into jumping on the Western wear.
  • If you want to go the sophisticated route go for complete western wear.
  • You could be wearing a T-shirt and jeans, but a classy handbag will weigh in on your overall appearance like no other accessory.
  • Never over makeup up , it spoil your complete look .