WHEN THE HOOP EARRINGS GO ON. THE BOSS BABE COMES OUT
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Everyone loves to accessorize beautiful outfits and one major item out of pandora comes out to be is nice and trendy pair of earrings and that is none other than Hoop Earrings! I am sold to this powerful full circle. I just love them and found them as an extremely powerful piece of jewelry and adore them to the moon and back!
HOOP EARRINGS
Hoops earrings are originated in Mesopotamia and it was ancient peoples of the African civilization that first wore hoops. Hoop earrings are circular or semi-circular in design and look very similar to a ring. Hoop earrings generally come in the form of a hoop of metal that can be opened to pass through the ear piercing. They are often constructed of metal tubing, with a thin wire attachment penetrating the ear.
RIBBED HOOPS
Give your dainty hoop earrings a break and invest in a large pair for 2021. The oversize style was spotted on the spring 2020 runways from designers like Carolina Herrera and Sies Marjan. Updated takes on the design include door-knocker styles like the Balenciaga ones and double hoops from Proenza Schouler.
DOUBLE HOOPS
In conclusion, hoops are certainly here to stay. Also, they can be however you want them to be – classy, dramatic, elegant, or sophisticated. So don’t be afraid to experiment. We’re sure there’s a pair of hoops out there that’s perfect for you!
ANIMAL PRINTED HOOPS
Suiting mostly to a square-shaped face, these earrings are suitable for any wearer and a true statement piece to amp your glam quotient and add an extra pop to your accessories collection.
GLITTERED HOOPS
I found the secret message written on them loud and clear and it is “Go Big or Go Home”.These circular stunners are very popular with celebs or social media influencers. The best part of this beautiful piece is that you can easily pair them with almost anything: from peasant blouse to maxi dress to band tees, you can even wear them with a swimsuit while on shores.
CRYSTALIZED HOOPS
From big gold ones to smaller silver varieties or round hoops, also other designs feature stones, prints, twists, and attached chains. Sweeping and big-sized hoops are for collared tops and dresses, medium-sized go best with off-the-shoulder pieces and tiny hoops are best paired with headbands and shades.
Try hoops to nail them, don’t wait much, and give that swag to yourself.
“A concerted effort to preserve our heritage is a vital link to our cultural, educational, aesthetic, inspirational and economic legacies – all of the things that quite literally make us who we are”
Steve Berry
Belonging to different erudition and origins, especially when it’s Indian makes you rich in various aspects. Whether it’s food, art, music, clothing, or architecture India always exhibits rich culture with various dimensions adhere to it. A country full of various languages, food, and varied communities makes it so unique in itself. The culturally rich history of this country reflects in every aspect of its topography. East, West, North, or South you find different regional customs and aestheticism, different languages with different reform at every step and that makes it more culturally powerful.
Not to mention, that this one blog is not enough to have a detailed description or cover the beauty of this nation called India. So going forward I will take you to the topic I choose for my blog today and that is about a few different kinds of regional authentic exhibits, of course, there are so many which are practically next to impossible to cover in one blog, so exhibiting authentic regional fashion which has a taste of Northern, Southern, Eastern and Western opulence with a mix of indulgent hues and subtle details. From color-block separate to Regional weaved Saree to Hyderabadi pearl earrings to the embroidered blouse we have it all.
So I compile a few of those amazing beauties here:
BEAUTIFUL DHAKAI JAMDANI SAREE
Jamdani is typically woven using a mixture of cotton and gold thread. In 2013, the traditional art of weaving jamdani was declared a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Under the Mughal Empire the Persian term “Jamdani” came to be popular use, since it was the court language of the Mughals. Jamdanis are popularly known as Dhakai Jamdani or simply Dhakai.
It is a handloom woven fabric made up of cotton. Its weaving tradition is of Bengali origin. Jamdani is believed to be a fusion of the ancient clothing technologies of Bengal ( possibly 2000 years old).
I have one in my wardrobe for the traditions and culture I belong to. Love wearing a saree, but do not get much chance to wear it.
KUTCH EMBROIDERY
The history of Kutch embroidery is traced to the 16th and 17th centuries when people migrated from the countries such as Afghanistan, Greece, Germany, Iran, and Iraq to Gujrat. This art form becomes a vocation for women of Kutch not only to meet their own clothing requirements but also to make living.
It became a generational art with the skills taught from mother to daughter. It is a handicraft and textile signature art tradition of the tribal community of the Kutch district of Gujrat, India.
This embroidery with rich design has made a notable contribution to the Indian embroidery tradition. The embroidery is generally done on fabrics of cotton, in the form of a net using cotton or silk threads.
Other than various different embroideries, this one is super colorful and goes with everything you wear, whether it’s a blouse or jacket, or coat. It looks wonderful on accessories like bags too.
INDIAN PEARL
Long known as the Queen of Gems pearls were once the exclusive property of the rich and powerful. No one can say who discovered Pearls-probably they were first found by ancient people searching the shores for food. Pearls have a place in Hindu, Islamic, and Christian traditions. often to symbolize purity and perfection.
The principal Oyster beds lay in the Persian Gulf, along the coasts of India, and in the Red Sea. As Europe expanded into New World and pearl beds were discovered in the waters of Central and South America, pearls became increasingly popular at the royal courts of Europe. Until the 19th century, pearls were available only to the rich. Rome in the first century lusted for pearls and didn’t hesitate to plunder its conquered territories for the gems.
In India, pearls are usually associated with an ethnic and traditional look. Popularly they go well with saree or bridal wear. However, the western world has embraced pearls as more of a fashion statement. Ask any Indian about the best pearl shops and they invariably tell that the Pearl city of India which comes to mind is Hyderabad the capital of Andhra Pradesh and one of the major cities in the country for Pearl Industry, in spite of the fact that Hyderabad is neither a coastal area nor for that matter near a coastal area. It has world-class pearls’ availability which dates back to 400 years of the rich culture of Hyderabad history with an amalgamation of arts and crafts.
Not the royalty but I do possess real pearl jewelry which is close to my heart and part of my heirloom jewelry!
WOODBLOCK PRINTING
Woodblock prints are amongst the oldest printing techniques, used to make images. The earliest traces of woodblock printmaking were found in Asia. originally it was used in carved and formed stamps and seals. Classic lumbers used in woodblock are mainly fruit-bearing trees like cherry or pear which make for detailed, rich sketching. in the western woodblock tradition, colors are pressed and applied onto the block with a roller. In Asian woodblock, watercolors are applied with a brush, and inked motifs are then rubbed onto a dry or moistened paper.
As far as Indian block printing is concerned there are only three widely used techniques of block printing in India – direct printing, resist printing, and discharge printing.
So for direct printing sees the fabric bleached first, then dyed and finally printed using carved blocks, they can be of any shape and can be using any color including silver and golden for special dresses.
The amount of time and care is taken by the master craftsmen makes each product not only special but also a coveted collectible for years.
have various block prints in my wardrobe, just wants to exhibit a unique block printing along with some golden thread embroidery in the images.
So in the above blog, I tried to exhibit little something of the cultural history of my Nation which is full of varied cultivation, will try to compile more heritage fashion in my next blog related to this topic.
“IT’S NOT WHAT YOU WEARING. IT’S THE WAY YOU WEAR IT“
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If you find yourself on the style sidelines thinking, “I could never pull that off,” then it’s time to get a new fashion mantra. I’ve rounded up sage words of wisdom that every fashion wallflower needs. This time I am going to bust a few of your fashion fears. Knowingly that all my beautiful squad is full of confidence, brave to experiment but there are certain moments, where you are unsure about particular fashion piece. You won’t wear trousers cause you inherited your mother’s hips, you can’t wear boots,, you are too short, can’t put Hat as you think it’s plain silly. Am I looking good with this or it’s a total disaster? Such constant overthinking kills all the fun!!
So I am compiling this section into three parts, Each part I will discuss three fashion fears that need to be busted as soon as we can. So that we can enjoy what we wear!
In this part, my discussion point will be :
Chunky jewellery is too much for the workplace!
I’m not bad ass enough for leather jackets!
My neck is too short for scarves!
So let’s start with the first one:
CHUNKY JEWELLERY IS TOO MUCH FOR THE WORKPLACE
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So your antique silver neckpiece from heirloom was last dusted off at a friend’s wedding. Your Cleopatra-Esque gold Choker is reserved for night-outs. That turquoise asymmetric neckpiece goes perfect with a cocktail dress. But none of these you’d dream of pairing with pantsuits to work.
STATEMENT NECKPIECE CHOKER
YOU CAN DO IT AND HOW?
Pick up a dress in a single solid color, like I opted for a black dress, to wear with one pieced statement jewelry. Keep clothes neutral, so clothes and jewelry don’t scream for attention. And you can beautifully flaunt your heirloom piece from the ancestry.
I AM NOT BADASS ENOUGH FOR LEATHER JACKETS
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Kelly Mc Gillis wore one in Top Gun with sexy white formal shirts and tailored skirts, but that was in an environment of whistling metal F-14s and sweaty, testosterone-fuelled fighter pilots. And so you’ve always associated leather jackets with a badass personality. That was 1983 since then, leather jackets have been revamped to sexy chic. Just remember the rest of you shouldn’t look like it’s trying too hard.
LEATHER JACKET
YOU ARE AND HOW?
What you have to do is you have to pair a leather jacket with fell fitted jeans and a neutral shirt or top. Semi casual style is the way to go. You can see while pairing your jacket with this style will enhance the whole look and you look fabulous without being badass.
MY NECK IS TOO SHORT FOR SCARVES
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Your friend seemed so chuffed about. having bought you that classy, limited edition silk designer scarf, you didn’t have the heart to tell her that the last time you wore one, you looked like nature has done you a genetic unkindness as the girl with no neck. You are worried scarves will cover up what a little neck you have, but a little knot knowledge goes a long way.
DESIGNERSCARF
YOU CAN FIX IT! AND HOW?
So there is a fashion fix for this one that is so effortless to try on and resolve the issue in no second. Long scarves in a lighter fabric, tied lower down on your chest elongate your neck and you no more feel shortness of your neck and feel good about it.
I always try to keep myself updated with posting blogs but got so much delayed in posting stuff which I suppose to post a month back or so. But anyways I am trying hard to balance this with other things going in my life. As I just shifted to Alberta from Ontario trust me its is a big move. Changing provinces is not an easy job.I will share that too on my upcoming post.
Also I try yo keep my blog post constant and write more and more interesting stuff.
But for now let’s block it!!
Being related to fashion with so many years and having an immense fondness for fashion and beauty and of course working on fashion sets for various fashion houses I experienced various fashion trends, transformations, experiments that created history and not to mention various fashion disasters too.
Fashion is one elaborated platform where one can play with all their imagination with full capacity and intensity.
Today I want to mention one such trend in my post which created history, and that is ….the trend of Colour Blocking.
Colour Blocking is a kind of trend which has many “myths ” out of which, the biggest one is that it is not for everyone. Usually, people like me with petite body type always keep hands-off with this trend. As “they say” it is for tall body types with perfect figures to exhibit the colour blocking perfectly. But trust me there is no such thing as a perfect body type and we all have our own flaws. We should love our body more than anything in this world, I do!! and moreover, colour blocking for shorter height do wonders.
So talking about topic colour blocking is a very exceptional trend in itself. In the fashion world, the process of color-blocking refers to wearing blocks of colours. Traditional colour-blocking consists of putting together two or three different, but complementary colors together in one outfit.But here I am trying this trend by using two different colours outfit and then create a colour blocking trend.
Colour blocking doesn’t mean you have to stick to one item. Match a skirt and top with a loose cotton jumper come night time, or throw on a pair of shorts with a tone-matching top. Fashion is all about expressing yourself through your clothes.
First brought to high fashion by Yves St. Laurent with his Mondrian-inspired a-line dress, color blocking peaked in the 1960s and ’70s when experimentation with clothing was an act of revolution. Since then, the trend has embbeded and flowed in popularity, with various color combinations ranging from pastels to neons.
One of the most important thought behind the colour blocking is the exploration of taking colours that are opposite on the colour wheel and pairing them together to make them interesting and complementary colour combinations. It all started as a trend that originated from the artwork of dutch painter Piet, Mondrian[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piet_Mondrian]
So for my post I am using two extremely different colours. I am taking warm hues of tangerine red and team it up with the fresh spring blues.
This colour clash is really very interesting to wear. So for the post I was sure of tangerine but the other colour I was confused to pick. Then opt for a colour which is not very common to use with bold tangerine so I decided for specific kind of blue which gives a blasting vibe when combined.
As you can see here I combines a red printed neck scarf with off shoulder blue top. What say!!
I hope it turns out to be good. This combo can be wear anytime which instantly ups the mood you are inane gives a super fashion vibe.
The red and blue are the soul of this post. I used all possible items to experiment with both of these amazing colours which are bold in themselves individually and thats the beauty of Colour Blocking.
Ofcourse you can wear both the shades separately but together they are giving an entirely a different feel to capture. As you can see how beautifully I combined my blue crystallise dangles with my red collared top.
So folks do try your hands on this colour blocking trend , go and play with the colour of your choice, no boundaries , no thinking, splash that little of something everywhere !
Do try the colour clocking trend or make colour blocking by using two different clothing or accessory items , experiment a little for yourself and enjoy!
“In reality punk people are usually the gentlest, kindest folks you’ll ever know. They’re like hippies, only they wear way more black.”
Kate Rockland
Usually, I am less experimental and follow trends that especially suits my inner being. Like.. kind of sweet, humble, easy-going, and cute. But that never means that I don’t want to try different looks or styles. But trust me it’s been a long I was waiting to try this empirical look that is an absolute paradox of my personality type. Yes, of course! I was a bit nervous but excited too to give this look a try.
So no time wasted and I gave myself go ahead and tried this delinquent look. Also, I wanted to share the easiest possible tutorial so that you can also try this tremendous look. I wanted to add a little wild side that promises to be one of the top fall/winter trends This is a strong, edgy, and nonconformist look and I think I should give it a shot, no matter if I go wrong so be it! eh? Let’s do it!
I divided this look into three parts:
HAIR
Sweep your hair to the base of your head securing it at the nape.
Lift the hair at the top of your head to create a middle bun and spray to keep it in place.
Use hairspray to keep all flyways at bay, or you can also use a metal band to keep them in place.
This look needs to be severe and in place.
EYES
Use metallic grey or black eyeshadow to give that punk or Smokey look to your eyes.
Use the color evenly on your upper and lower lids and extend into a thick wing from the outer corner of your eye.
Line your inner eyelids with a black eye crayon pencil and finish with lots of mascara.
LIPS
With lips, this dark to ensure the ruffian look, make sure the look is severe, not messy.
To stop ugly bleeds, use a little foundation to line your lips.
Blend. Sharpen a lip pencil and draw a firm, fine line outlining your natural lip shape.
Fill in with a dark berry matte lip shade or creamy color using a lip brush. Blot and reapply.
And done!
Folks, give in to your wild side with this strong look that promises to be one of the top winter/fall trends.
MERAKI 