Summer Rescue!

It's getting brighter, temperatures are soaring high day by day and people are finding way's to keep themselves cool. 

From fresh fruit juices to AC rooms, we do it all to keep ourselves cool. But even what to wear, what not to wear "IN SUMMERS" is what one needs to know, cause not just the right fabric can keep you cool but it is also the right color and the right cut that will make up for d irresistible heat.

Summer Color Palette

Colour palettes in summer is all mixed match with pastels and neutrals. Obviously one does know the cool color and the warm color funda but i'd still like to discuss in brief green's and blues are cool colours cause they do give a soothing and calming effect to our eyes thats why we have these color's usually at pools and hospitals while reds and oranges are warm colors adding hot, alert  or d look at me effect to our eyes thus the danger signal. Neutral color are the earthy tones beige, browns and obviously BLACK n WHITE are called as shades. Likewise, in our mood board you'l help your summer wardrobe look peppy and colourful. Seagreens, Mint Green, Leaf Green, Lime Green, in blues you can go for all the lighter tones like teal, sky blue, cerulean blue, navy's,turquoise, Lilac's, Light Yam, Strawberry, Candy Pink, Soft pinks will define and add the required oomph and  warmth. In earthy tones, Mustard yellows, Light Beige's in all color's, Light Yellow, Sand Color, Brown's is all that will look awesome. Do remember the science, that shades of black and darker tones making the outfit blacker look awesome but they have a tendency to warm up soon in the scorching sun and make you feel hot while tints of white and pastels reflects back the sun and thus you feel cooler.

What fabric you wear is also equally important. Summer Fabrics should be the one's which are anti sweat, or cooling, or breathable fabrics that allow the maximum amount of air through them so the body feels cooler. The most common natural fabric that is known for its breath ability is cotton. its breathable qualities come from its porous fibers. Cotton fibers are hollow in the center, allowing them to absorb perspiration and release it quickly. This not only allows air to pass through the fibers, but also keeps the body cool by drying perspiration. Because of its porous nature, cotton also easily accepts dye, and many varieties are actually stronger when wet. Cotton varieties and weaves include flannel, gauze, gingham, muslin, sailcloth, sateen, terry cloth and velveteen. Locally we have Mul's, Dobby, Chambric's. Other than cotton, Linen is also best summer fabric but is an expensive variant. Linen is used in clothing for its durability and breathability. It is two to three times stronger than cotton and a better conductor of heat, making it the most breathable fabric available. It is also easily cared for and incredibly lightweight. Wicking fabrics are man-made fabrics designed to relieve the body of perspiration by “wicking” moisture away from the body and speeding up the evaporation process, thus keeping the body at a stable temperature. These fabrics are most commonly used in athletic or specific outdoor clothing, and they help keep the body cool during activity. Thats why we have anti-sweat, quick-dri in Sport Wear. Avoid wearing Synthetics and Silk, cause that will heat u up and make you sweat even  more.

What to wear and what not wear for summer purely depends on fabric and color. Yes, Loose fitted garments are perfect so things like, Cotton/ Linen Pyjama's, Cotton pants, Shorts, Cargo's, Gypsy Skirts go well this season. Slightly Loose fitted Cotton Kurti's, Cotton/ Linen Shirts and Top's or Jersey's.. Remember we have hell lot of accessories to protect ourselves from sun, ofcorse SPF is a major factor but other than that, smart mul scarf's with tribal prints or anything that goes with your outfit looks great. From aviators to wayfarer's you can sport the current trend in Shades to protect your eyes from UV rays. Remember to wear original Polaroid shades only. Cap's/Hat's/Bandhana's can protect your hair from loosing its sheen and texture to the heat and also keep your head from warming up due to heat.

Breathable footwear is very important this season as you sweat more, your feet get moist, your sock's soak them and eek's they start stinking.. Wear Loafer's, Gladiator's, Simple Breathable Flat Slip-on's.. But keep in mind, like clothes let even your footwear breathe.

Summer Men Fashion Collage

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Everything You Should Know About Indian Sarees: Drapes

Sarees, One of the Traditional Outfit's From India.  It's a 9yard or 5yard fabric draped around the waist with one end over the shoulder baring the mid riff, usually worn over a petticoat, called lehenga in North, Pavada in South, Parkar or Chaniyo in Gujrat and Maharashtra. Ideally worn with a choli, blouse. It's very graceful and is one of the biggest symbol of Ideal Culture.

As time passed, years after years, cultures have changed and so is the Drape and the fashion in Saree. From 9yards  Kashtaa Sari, To Bengali Drape, to modern 5 yards to eventually the ultra modern Saree Gown. Infact Every Indian Community has its own distinct way of Draping a saree. Not just adorned by Indian Women but by also Hollywood Stars,often spotted in various Award Functions in some of our Drapes.

According to Wikipedia, around 80 Draping Styles have been noted to drape a Saree.

Bengali Style

 1.       Nivi Style: The Most Common and also the traditional way of draping a saree is the one where one end tucked into a petticoat from front and the draped once around the waist and then pleated and formed and tucked in the middle facing left side and then the remaining saree is either pleated or hung over the left shoulder to cover the chest.

2.        Bengali: In  Bengal and Orissa, the saree is draped without pleats. It is wrapped around the waist and brought back to the right side and the pallu is tossed over the left shoulder. Then the pallu is brought from under the right arm and is once again slung over the left shoulder. One can also add a key bunch to the edge to complete this traditional look. Seen in The epic movie Devdas. Starring Ashwariya Rai, as traditional Bengali women.

Gujrati Style

3.       The Gujarati way:  Also known as the seedha pallu, is also seen commonly donned by the women of many northern states like, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Bihar. The first and basic distinction in this style of draping is that here the pleats of the saree face the right, contrary to the others facing left. Also what is distinct about the Gujarati way is that the pallu comes from the backside to the front from the right side. After which it is spread across the chest, and the left edge is tucked in the petticoat at the back. This style works wonders incase your saree has an elaborate border and you want it displayed. Madhuri Dixit's Drape in Didi Tera Dewar Song.

Vidya Balan in Navvari Drape

4.        Kashta/ Navvari:  What’s unusual about draping a saree in the Maharashtra way is that one doesn’t need a petticoat! A nine yard is required, hence the name navvari instead of a usual five-yard sari, the extra length of the saree is drawn up between the legs and worn like a dhoti, and tucked behind at the waist, while the other portion is draped as a pallu over the shoulder or even used to cover the head. Traditionally worn by women in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andra and  even fisher folks of Goa. Lavani Dancers or Vidya Balan in Mala Jau Dey Item Number.

Tamilian Style

Kodagu/ Karnataka Style

5.        Madisar/ Tamilian Way:Like the Maharashtra way, this version also requires a nine-yard saree as opposed to the five-yard one and is worn without a petticoat inside. Once the saree is wrapped around the waist, the pleats are positioned along the left leg and the rest of the saree is taken over the left shoulder, wrapped once again round the waist and tucked on the left side.

6.       Kodagu style: This drape is traditionally confined to ladies hailing from the Kodagu district of Karnataka,  In this style, the pleats are created in the rear, instead of the front. The loose end of the sari is draped back-to-front over the right shoulder, and is pinned to the rest of the sari. Covering the mid riff

Malayali Style

7.        Malayali style/ Mundum Neryathum:  The mundum neryathum is traditionally white or cream in colour and consists of two pieces of cloth, which have a coloured strip at the border known as kara. The piece of cloth that drapes the lower garment is called the mundu. It is worn below the navel and around the hips, similar to the mundu worn by men in Kerala The piece of cloth that is worn as the upper garment is called the neriyathu. One end of the neriyathu is tucked inside the pavadai or petticoat and the remaining long end is worn across the front torso. The neriyathu is worn over a blouse that reaches quite above the breast bone. It is worn diagonally from along the right hips to the left shoulder and across the midriff, partly baring it. The remaining loose end of the neriyathu is left hanging from the left shoulder, A mundum neriyathum is starched before being draped and is worn over a blouse that matches the colour of the border or kara.

8.       Tribal Styles:  Besides the diversity in cullture, we also have many tribes in all the corners of India, each having thier own way of living, draping etc.. One of the common tribal style is the one often secured by tying them firmly across the chest, covering the bust, often wearing without cholis. Goan Gauda and Kunbis,and those of them who have migrated to other states use denthil  way of draping Sari or Kappad,this form of draping is created by tying a knot in the fabric below the shoulder and a strip of cloth which crossed the left shoulder was fasten on the back.  Gond  sari styles is found in many parts of Central India. The cloth is first draped over the left shoulder, then arranged to cover the body.

The modern india, has a different take on draping the saree with an attitude.

Sonia Gandhi in Crisp Cotton Saree

Adding an oomph with a low waist saree, like our bollywood glam dolls. From decent cuts, to bold, to  halters, to collared, to deep back to deep cleavage showing cuts, Correct Choli adds the oomph and the correct attitude to the saree draped.

 A Saree Drape called Mumtaz Saree  which is  Sharara sari named after Actress Mumtaz for her dance number "Aaj kal tere mere". Sharara, is like a Mermaid Cut skirt, Fitted on the hips and goes A-line from or below the knee. 

Formal wear Sarees are crisp sarees draped in a Nivi, way, with strongly pointed pleats worn with decent no skin show blouses, Our Congress Head, Sonia Gandhi is a perfect example for this look. Hospitality industry made the saree drape even tighter and finely pleated like our Air Hostess from Air India, or The Receiptionist at TAJ, 

The sari has gained its popularity internationally due to the growth of Indian fashion trends globally.

Paris Hilton

Lady Diana, Saree Gown

Saree style gowns are not a very recent innovation. We saw the first gown styles like a saree 2 decades back when Princess of Wales, Lady Diana wore it. The fuchsia coloured gown draped like a saree with a pallu became a rage in the nineties. But slowly, this trend of gowns inspired by the Indian saree style faded away. However, last year, when Paris Hilton arrived in India to launch her handbag store, she wore a pink coloured saree style gown. This brought back the trend of saree gowns styles in motion again. Another exquisite example of gowns that look like a saree was worn by Hollywood celebrity Haydon Panettiere at one of the events in 2012. Saree style gowns basically mimic the fall and drape of a saree. The gowns styled in this way often come with a 'pallu' or a drape handing loose from the shoulders. Even a normal one shoulder gown can be given the look of a saree style outfit if the sleeve is loose like 'pallu'. Singer Shakira has adorned her pregnancy pic in a white color saree gown flaunting her baby bump.

Ashwariya Rai in Sabyasachi Saree at Cannes 

Film

Festival

Fashion designer Suneet Varma once commented,"The saree is the most versatile garment in the world. It can, with a sweep of the head, be conservative or with a flash of the navel, trendy. If you are going for a prayer meeting, all you need to do is to place the pallu over the shoulders or cover your head with it. The same saree, worn a little low to show off the navel, and teamed up with a backless choli, and show a bit of cleavage, can make you the most elegant woman at a cocktail party." 

Designer Shaina NC once commented, "There’s no reason why saris must be worn over a petticoat – I’m wearing mine over trousers. There’s no set rules – take your pleats to the side or over the hip, wear the pallav like a dupatta or try a double or triple sari." 

Designer Sabysachi has got altogether new meaning to modern saree, with celebrities flaunting the traditional weave with a modern look even on international carpets.

The new age saree to the traditional saree, it adorn’s and add’s elegance to a women’s feminity.

Rectangular Body Type: Do's n Dont's

Knowing our body type, makes it easier for us to know what will look good on us. Rectangle body types are one kind of figure that looks chic in a variety of clothing.You  can call it as a boyish or athletic body type, with more straight lines and few curves. Adding femininity to a rectangle figure and creating curves seems challenging, but it's simple to do with the right clothing styles. Hillary Duff, Nicole Kidman, Sheryl Crow, Jennifer Aniston, Gwyneth Paltrow are celebrities with this body shape

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Women that have more athletic shapes should wear clothing that highlights their bodies, but yet creates a curvier figure. So one should avoid wide-leg pants that makes your silhouette look too boyish. Snug-fitting skinny jeans, slightly flared boot-cut trousers, Full length leggings, jeggings, Pencil pants and anything fitting can make you look more shapely. Ruffled pants add curves to your body and makes one look good Avoid anything that cuts off the legs, such as capris or midrise pants.

Wrap tops help create the illusion of curves. Detailing or embellishments, such as collars and ruffles, and scoop neck or V-neck or even a sweetheart neckline shirts all work well, to add femininity or may be even create some of them. if you like jackets or blazers, opt for a fitted style that has a cinched-in waist. A buttoned jacket is even better. But a boyish athletic jacket would add on to look even more rectangular.

Layering is also a great solution, like wearing a t-shirt inside your t-shirt or just wearing a sleeveless tshirt on top of another tshirt, this would certainly and definition to your body.

Skirts can be any length, but if you have great thighs show them off in a short style for a womanly look. The traditional A-line skirt works well for rectangular body types and keeps the look soft but definitely avoid straighter looking skirts which only define your length instead of creating a more feminine figure. Full silhouette Skirt is also a great idea, with layers, frills, ruffles, pleats.. the peplum's would also look awesome on a rectangular body to make it look curvier.

The wrap dress is an athletic woman's secret weapon. Tie it up the dress in to highlight the waist and make your shape pop. Choose dresses with drapes, like long length gowns, saree gowns, or even a saree for that matter to add fullness to your figure. Adding a belt to highlight your small waistline is another option. Avoid  dresses that have a square neck or an undefined waist., cz it will juzt make you look more boxy.

To sum up:

DO’s

• Wear Fitted Clothes shaping your waistline

• Angular jackets and feminine peplum's that point to your waist works best.Jackets that fasten with a tie, belt or sash to create a curvy waist look

• Wear top's that emphasize on your shoulder line.

• Wraps, flowy through the waistline, and feminine chiffon reduces the boyish look and add's feminity

• High waisted dresses or adding Belts on High waist will add definition to your shape.

• Straight to slightly flared flat fronted pants

• High placed focal points

• The gentle flare of an A-line skirts is all you need to add shape to your waist.

• Slightly flared pants and Skinny jeans that add shape to your waist

• Accessories that focus the attention to the centre and the top part of your body.

• Fitted Vest with a shirt, blouse or t-shirt underneath to carve into the body.

DON’Ts

• Avoid Clingy Fabrics and Fitted silhouettes that accentuate the rectangle shape

• No Baggy pants, it add's TOMBOY look

• No Big loose tops, gives a square look

• No Narrow skirts

• Avoid Cropped tops

• Dropped waist, lengthens the waistline and blocks the curvier sides of the waist

•  Don't wear Formless three-quarter length jackets and BOXY jackets and even Double breasted Coats; very boyish.  

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Pear Shaped :)

 

 

The most common body shape is D Pear Shape. As a Pear the widest part of your body is below your waist, around the Hip Area.  Remember one can be Tall, Short, petite heavy or small but still be a pear shaped. Your Fashion Goal is to elongate your figure to reduce or hide your heavy bottoms. It is to Balance hips and shoulders while showing off your curves. The key here is to emphasize top half. For example, if the eye is drawn to your cute top pr awesome jewellery on your neck or a stole it takes off the focus from your heavy bottom.

 


Pear shapes look best in empire-waist dresses that stop just above the knee. A belted shift dress will emphasize your small waist while narrowing your hips and butt. To elongate your legs, pair a strapless dress that flares at mid-thigh with a pointy-toe heel. For a truly savvy daytime look that's sure to turn heads at the workplace, consider a simple suit dress with a structured jacket that falls just to the top of your hip.


The most common body shape is D Pear Shape. As a Pear the widets part of your body is below your waist, around the Hip Area.
   


Remember one can be Tall, Short, petite heavy or small but still be a pear shaped. Your Fashion Goal is to elongate your figure to reduce or hide your heavy bottoms. It is to Balance hips and shoulders while showing off your curves. The key here is to emphasize top half. For example, if the eye is drawn to your cute top pr awesome jewellery on your neck or a stole it takes off the focus from your heavy bottom.

A well padded bra, preferably push up is important as it will balance your upper and lower body a bit more if that's what is needed. A t-shirt but with right length -finishes two or three inches below the top of your trousers/skirt. Anything with "cape" type sleeves, or batwing sleeves, are good, as they can make your shoulders seem wider/stronger and provide balance to you hips. Make sure that it fits closer around the waist, as in pear shapes this is usually well defined and narrower than the rest of your body. Be sure to not get an oversized one they will simply miss the waist out and create the impression that you are triangular. Blouses work with most shapes to be honest, but one of the best ways to wear them casually is with puffy sleeves (again, they create the illusion of wider shoulders) buttoned just up to the bust with a low necked t-shirt or vest top underneath, which creates the impression of a fuller bust. Any colour or pattern should work well. Tunic style tops that gather at the waist, and belted tops  are good to go on with so you can control how much you emphasize your waist.

The key is to wear shirts that draw the eye toward the face; show off your cleavage with a plunging scoop, rounded, squared or V-shaped neckline. A boldly colored wrap top or draping halter will add volume to your bust line and widen your shoulders. To play up toned shoulders without overwhelming them, choose jackets with subtle shoulder pads or high-cut armholes. Make sure to select a jacket with a defined waist to show off your small tummy and avoid looking boxy. A belted coat or jacket is ideal. This can avoid the possible triangle effect and flaunt your waist at the same time. Also, long coats, finishing between mid-thighs and knees tend to look lovely.
Minimize a pear shape's characteristic assets with slimming down on Hips. A-line silhouette is apt in here, A skirt that falls straight down from the widest part of your hip. A high-waisted straight-leg trouser or dark-wash denim will shorten a longer torso and distract from eyes on to wide hips. If you're petite, avoid leg-shortening trousers like boot cut jeans; taller pears can get away with a slight flare. Steer clear of pockets and decorative embellishments  or eye catching belts that call attention to the hip and thigh area; stick with clean, straight lines for an effortlessly chic look.

To summarize it all up:

Remember  to minimize your lower half and focus attention upward.
DO's:

• DO try a-line skirts, which camouflage wider hips.
• HEM line  of pants, skirts and dresses need to be wide to balance the hips.
• DO remember to  experiment with light-colored tops and dark-colored bottoms for contrast.
• DO look for boat neck tops, square and cowl necklines.
• DO wear strapless, halter dresses to show off arms and even out proportions
• Do Wear anything with a padded shoulder; the extra bulk on the shoulder will balance out the hip width.
• DO try styles with ruffles on top this emphasize the upper half
• DO wear jackets that hit right above the waist.
• DO opt for pointy-toed shoes to elongate your legs
• Remember the GURU MANTRA of A-LINE bottoms
• SHOW OFF the Small waist, by wearing Aline's or Tight Belts yup not on the hips but on the waist.

DON'T wear clothing that draws attention to hips and thighs, such as cargo pants or print skirts.
Avoid skinny or drain pipe like trousers or jeans.

Do Not wear Oversized clothes, they'll add volume make you look out of shape and boxy.

Remember to be Simple, yet be Stylish.  

Apple's Here V come for Rescue

Apple or V shape (triangle downward): Apple shaped women have broad(er) shoulders compared to their (narrower) hips. Also called "TOP HEAVY". Apple shaped women tend to have slim legs/thighs, while the abdomen and chest look larger compared to the rest of the body. Fat is mainly distributed in the abdomen, chest, and face.

If you have an apple shaped-body,  you should be proud of your full figure and  get ready to flaunt it knowing what to show off,  If you want to know how to really dress to flatter your apple-shaped body, then read along

A lot of time we just assume we are an apple, So before starting know the difference between the most common confusion between an apple and a pear  An apple shaped-body is heavy in the middle and above the waist, while a pear-shaped body is heavier below the waist and in the upper thighs. Here are some other characteristics of the apple-shaped body.

• A wide torso
• Broad shoulders
• An average-to-fuller bust
• An undefined waist
• Thinner arms and legs
• A flat bottom
• Hips that are narrower than your bust
• You don't have to have a very large belly to be apple shaped -- it just means that your center of gravity, or your extra weight, resides in your belly area

Draw attention away from your middle. To dress your apple-shaped body, you'll want to take attention away from your torso, belly region , since it's already full. To draw attention away from your middle, avoid low waists, high-cut shirts, or any fabric length that cuts off below or above your middle. You need to  distract people from your middle by directing their attention elsewhere or by creating more definition in your waistline. Avoid wearing an outfit with a different pattern in the belly area. This will draw more attention to your belly. Avoid wearing thick belts, which will draw more attention to your middle. Avoid clingy shirts or dresses, which will also draw attention to your middle. You can wear a textured fabric, such as a woven material, to draw more attention away from your middle. T-shirts that are ruched in the middle will also give definition to your middle.Though your shirt or top shouldn't be clingy, it shouldn't be boxy, baggy, or formless, either. If it's too loose, you'll only look more shapeless and your waist will look bigger. Instead, pick a shirt or top that flows downward from your bust, like a top with a high-waistline, empire waist, or A-line. Here are some things to keep in mind as you choose the shape of your top: 

• A shirt or dress that has a tie at the waist will also help add definition to your figure.
• Your tops should fall lower than your hip bones.
• You can wear a long flowing top that falls below your bottom, or even a tunic shirt.
• Wear tops with flare or cuff sleeves.
• Choose a top with pretty shoulder details, like sequins or flowers.

 
Emphasize your bust. An apple-shaped body, usually has a great bust, so don't be afraid to flaunt it. Showing off your bust will not only emphasize one of your most amazing features, but it will also take attention away from your middle. To emphasize your bust, you should wear v-necks, plunging necklines, or A-line dresses, to lengthen your body and draw attention to your bust.Wear shirts or dresses that  are flow from below bust expanding at the waist. Remember that drawing attention to your bust is different from looking top-heavy. You need not pile on with jewellery and be too much on it either. Whether you're wearing a top or a dress, there are a few rules for wearing a top that flatters your bust and draws attention from your waist line. Wear tops with v-necks, plunging necklines, strapless, scoop, or tops with narrow bodices. This will draw more attention to your bust and elongate your upper body. Avoid: tops with a halter, very high necklines, decorated neckline, off-the shoulder cut, or boat neck. This will make your shoulders broader and will draw too much attention to your chest.
 
Show off your legs. A great pair of legs often comes with the apple-shaped body. So, whether you're tall or on the shorter side, don't be afraid to show off your great legs. You can do this with a pair of short-shorts, or high heels that lengthen your body and balance out your bottom half. Don't minimize your legs by wearing big heavy boots, leggings, or skinny jeans. This will only make your legs look smaller. Wearing right pair of shoes is equally essential for an apple shaped. Creating a  balance on your lower body by wearing shoes that emphasize your legs is what you need. Wear: platform shoes, wedges, calf-length boots, ballet flats, clogs, and strappy sandals. All of these will let you show off your legs and create a fuller bottom. But definitely avoid kitten heels, buckle boots or any shoes that will make your feet look too big. This will in turn make your legs look smaller and draw even more attention to your waist.

To Summarize :

Dos for an Apple

• Show off your legs; your legs are your best asset, draw attention to them by wearing short skirts and shorts.
• Wear belts to define the waistline, choose the narrowest part of your stomach area; this is generally right under the bust area for an apple.
• Fasten belts at the side if possible so as not to add bulk to your middle area.
• Wear stripes on your lower half, these will add width to your lower half making your body appear more balanced.
• If your bust is nice and full, and have awesome cleavage then show it off! Wear a low cut neckline and draw attention upwards away from your stomach.
• Wear flared bottoms, skirts/trousers to balance out broad shoulders.
• Wear layers – layering cardigans and jackets over slouchy tops really diminish stomach bulk and also create a smart tailored chic look.

Don’ts for a Apple

• Don’t wear halter-neck's blouses,  tops or dresses. This simply adds extra broadness to the shoulder area.
• Don’t wear baggy, oversized bottoms  trousers or jeans – you want to show off your best features not hide them.
• Don’t wear very tight or extra skinny trousers, they over emphasise the legs and by comparison make your stomach seem bigger.
• NEVER EVER wear horizontal stripes on your upper body.
• Don’t wear leggings as pants, they will make you look like some comic character inspite of those awesome legs.
• Don’t wear tight top. Highlighting fatter areas is never a smart idea.
• Don’t wear trousers that are too tight on the waistline as this will give you the cup cake look!

Now, you have been given the wisdom to make the correct choices, go ahead and look fantabulous. ;)

Body Shape

Body Shapes is a a very complex phenomenon defining a persons body silhouette. Knowing ones Body Shape, will indeed help know oneself better and  know ones flaws and things to flaunt, and hence dress oneself the appropriate way. Looking good will not only get you compliments but will help one attain self confidence and eventually be comfortable with one's one body type.

Body Shapes are in general classified as Hourglass, Apple, Pear/ Triangle, Inverted Triangle, Daimond, Banana/Rectangle Shaped etc.

How do you know which shape r u!! Simply Read the description below, and check your measurements, making it simpler, just look at your body in front of mirror and see which are your  prominent features

 
The Hourglass is a awesomest shape that most women long to have –  A super curvaceous figure with appropriate bust, curvy waist and wide hips. Often termed as 36-26-36 or 34-24-34. only 8 per cent of women have a true hourglass figure. Famous Celeb's with hour glass figure include Marilyn Monroe, Kelly Brook, Sophia Loren, NIgella Lawson, Malliaka Arora Khan, Deepika padukone,Shilpa shetty

Nicole Kidman: Rectangle Body Shape

 
The Apple shape  is for women who are Heavy on Top but have small hips and thighs. Usually a typical apple-shaped  tend to store fat in their mid-section and usually have long and thin legs and arms. The assets that most women with apple shapes should enhance are their calves, ankles and cleavage. Look in the mirror and check out where most of your fat hangs out. If it’s by your tummy mostly versus your thighs and hips, you are probably an apple! Around 14% of women have apple shaped body. Celebs like Catherine Zeta Jones, Melanie Griffith and Drew Barrymore have apple-shaped  figures, Kate winslet,Elizabeth hurley, Sushmita sen,Jacqueline fernandez


Rectangle shapes are women who have an athletic figure and have an equally distributed weight throughout their body with lesser curves. Because of the straight lines, the rectangle body shape is also called banana or ruler shape.This shape lack curves (chest, waist, hips and bottom)  which may make them look less feminine. Celebs with such bodies include Cara Delevingne and Keira Knightley.,Karisma kapoor ,Preity zinta, Nicole kidman, Natalie portman,
         
Pear Shaped  or Triangle are women who are bottom-heavy with plump thighs and petite breasts, they have narrow shoulders with wide hips.
About 20% of women have a pear-shaped figure. Think of Beyonce and Rihanna with normal upper bodies but with most weight on their bottoms and thighs enhancing that area the most. Vidya balan,Rani mukherji are also part of this body shape

Rani Mukherjee: Pear Shaped Body Type

Inverted Triangle, The bearer of large breasts, a generous tummy and a broad back to support your ample front. You’re an inverted triangle. Balance your figure and draw attention to your gorgeous pins with a pair of sexy stilettos. Angelina Jolie, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Pamela Anderson, Audrina Patridge are celeb's with this body shape.

Daimond Shape, your hips are broader than your bust and shoulders and you have a full midsection. You have a tendency to gain weight on stomach, back, hips and buttocks. Your waist is undefined and the widest part of your frame. You carry some weight in your upper legs, but your lower legs are shapely and one of your most attractive features. You also have proportionately slender, shapely arms. Celeb's with Daimond shaped body are  Oprah, Liz Hurley, Rosie O'Donnell, Jennifer Hudson.

Petite shapes are women who are short and have small frames.Amrita Rao, Eva Longoria, Queen Latifah or Anne Hathaway all belong to this body shape.
The “H” body shape When the bust, shoulders and hips are similarly sized with no waist line it is an ‘H’ shaped body.
The “V” shaped body The bust and the shoulders are larger as compared to the hips in this body type.

Smaller torso and wider bottom If you have a smaller torso and a wider bottom with average sized breasts, a willowy waist and narrow shoulders you fall into the category of the smaller torso and wider bottom body type. Also the thighs and the hips tend to be fuller as compared to the breasts of such body typed women.
Larger torso and smaller bottom You fall in this category when you have a larger torso and a comparatively smaller bottom.

You need not get Panicked knowing about your true body shape, cause our next blog deals with Do's n Don'ts of each Body Shape.

Fashion N Style

Our First Blog, Dat starts nothing but what we deal with. We often regard Fashion and Style as something thats Synonymous to each other. But nah! Fashion is what you buy and Style is what you do with it.

We always grow up to check high end fashion from elite fashion magazine, Pg3 covers of news papers or else the glamorous glitzy events, awards and shows. We look up for Fashion in Celeb's from Hair nail and wardrobe.

But Fashion is a danty looking thing till its stylized well. That's where "Style" falls in. D pompous classy London style of Posh to d complete oomph in desi style of Vidya Balan, Dat's what all style is about. Vidya's Sabya outfits wouldnt have been d way it is till she creates dat correct look and attitude for it. Thats what Style is all about.

Fashion is a popular style or practice, what makes it work is the Style. A lot of times, we go crazy and buy over anything that's in Fashion lingo been called "its in" and i really doubt if we even wear them. For eg. D current craze for Neon's, Have seen women d so called Fashionable women being glowing like a glow worm from top to bottom in their fluorescents. But dude, that's were u get raided by d FASHION POLICE.. A complete Fashion faux pah Disasters happen in buying, but I dont agree that they can happen in wearing.

The correct accessorize n make up can save you from such disasters. Even something like so unfashionable in your wardrobe can be reworked to make you look awesome. So what matters is correct attitude that builds your style.

Here are few Common Blunders we intend to make to look fashionable:

1. Showing Too much: Showing too much of anything is just gonna make heads turn for you, and you too embarrassed to handle it. Unless thats what you wnat. Instead learn your body type, now whats the awesome assets you have and flaunt them. We recommend, Flaunting a flat belly if you have one with short tops or a plunging neckline if u have d correct cleavage, or a backless top for d one with perfectly polished back. Definitely you cant have all of this in one.!!!

2. Being Stuck in Past: I mean by wardrobe, we often get too attached with r wardrobes, forgetting clothes wear out and we change out body shapes too. Something that looked good on you before, may not necessarily good look on you today! PLEASE let your past behind and move on..

3. Improper Fits:  Too large, too small – it doesn’t really matter, the point is that both can and do look bad and, even worse, make you look bad! Don’t hide in the folds of your baggy outfit and don’t try to squeeze yourself into something just for the sake of being able to say “I’m a size so-and-so”. Your outfit needs to have shape and structure, it needs to show off your best parts, flatter your curves and be kind to your critical spots.

4. Bling!!: I really admire people who have the talent of mixing and match things, but being in India, we know what a BLING!!! means. Too much of anything is juz a big NO! I am sure none of us wanna look like a christmas tree. Playing up your outfit with a couple of carefully chosen pieces of jewelry is a definite DO.

5. Peek a boo-boo: Well, this right here might easily be the worst fashion mistake ever and I believe you’ll agree! Choosing the right underwear isn’t rocket science and although matching individual garments can sometimes prove to be tough work, your entire effort goes down the drain if you neglect this crucial thing!

6. Making up with Your MAKE UP: Remember make up is usually used to highlight or hide the flaws n flaunts.. too many things together hmmm if you do get inspired by GAGA!!!

Remember we really dont want to make a mockery out of us in r so called assumptions of Fashion, just get it right and der it goes...

 

 

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