Man Fashion Jeans

Jeans has created bizarre all over. People are crazy about it and its just man fashion jeans oomph everywhere. It's almost like a staple in men wear collection. It is the other name for style. Highly durable and comfortable, jeans are a great fashion statement. From models to celebrities to professional to college guys all love to dress up in their pair of stylish jeans. Denim fashion man jeans sensation is so deep in youngster's mind, that they cannot virtually live without it.

Every now and then, we keep hearing of some designer jeans for men. At one point of time if dark shade is in, then the other moment the fashion trend is of light colors. Loose flairy style is pretty old but is again back in fashion. Other styles include boot cuts, stone wash, monkey wash etc but the latest jeans fashion is of faded colors. Every season one can find glimpses of new fashion style.

Jeans has not found place in casual wear category, but is sailing smoothly in office premises too these days. It is a highly flexible type of wardrobe with which you can wear any kind of footwear. Jeans looks cool with sneakers and thong sandals too. One thing that matters the most if fitting. It has given a new dimension to this glamour fashion world.

Denim shirts and jackets are in vogue. Blue jeans are the most versatile and can be worn with all types of T-shirts. For the funky look, freaky washed out is the perfect type. Vintage dirty denim is back again to zoom. It looks cool and trendy and the perfect for evenings. For daytime functions, pale blue jeans are simply mind-blowing. Check out these different fashion styles and flaunt your style.

This information is taken from- http://www.indobase.com/fashion/men-fashion/apparels/western/informal-wear/man-fashion-jeans.html

Traditional Skirts from Gujarat

From generations, the female antecedents time and again have taken great pride in flaunting the attainments of their craftsman by donning exquisite ghaghras or chaniyas. Commonly referred to as the chaniyo or chaniya, as charana (feet) were revealed, the ghaghra comprised of hues incorporated with tender care by the crafter. He made use of brilliant chromas that would intensify the pallor in the woman`s face and cause her to flush deeper. Also taking into account individual preferences, budgets, and attributes of the wearer, he went on to create a customized level of sophistication.
These skirts have been beautified with sub-lime pleasure by artisans as if it were architecture. The finest to the rough textiles sensuously responded to his hands and emerged forth as fine elaborations. All his senses participated with relish. The rhythmic play of all these energies around him just made his heart swim with joy and plunge into the creation of yet another beautiful skirt. Each ghaghra was a fable inscribed on cloth. The mochi bharat craftsmen incorporated motifs that narrated a story of their skill, and tradition.
For young girls, dancing figurines with one hand raised and one hand forward, were set within a cupped arch above a row of floral motifs. Each dancing motif would be depicted in long ornate skirts with a cornucopia of jewellery, with even their nose ornaments prominent in profile. Each dancer`s skirt was embroidered differently. All over the background of the skirt, the flowers would be stylized into flowering plants with a tiny cluster of five on a stem. Flowers with buds and leaves would also be set within a traditional paisley form. Peacocks were shown playing amongst the flowering plants. They would be sporty, with their tails held high and one swing held over the back in a lavish display of plumage.
In another variation, to imitate the moon and the stars in the sky, craftsmen tied and dyed the fabric. On this patterned ground, peacocks would be sprawled all over amidst clover motifs. Hemlines would be floral set between long pointed leaves with smaller leaves filling the interstices, with parallel lines in contrasting colours on either side. Elephants with rich trappings bearing a rider would render a lavish effect. Elegantly caparisoned elephants would bear a howdah with two riders, and a mahaut. Parakeets of unsparing beauty would alternate with round flowers. A woman in a colorful skirt and odhani would also be portrayed holding a parakeet upon her hand. In rare masterpieces, damsels would be depicted feeding birds of beauty. Parakeets would also be perched on various branches of a stylized tree motif.
All these motifs were given life and preci-sion with embroidery in various permutations and combinations of eye-popping tones like lively greens, fuschia, magical oranges, sunny yellows, and of course, riots of blues and reds, all seeking to steal the show. The rich would prefer these motifs woven with dexterity on the chaniyo yardage with silk yarns or zari yarns. Gold and red was a preference, in this case, as the bride`s trousseau demanded it. For weaving, the designs were stylized, with a more geometrical touch to it.
An astonishing significance for even detailing in the drawstring at the waist or the waistband has been observed. One could also play with the girth of the skirts. The girth of embroidered skirts, made from coarse cottons to sturdy silks measured anywhere from 185 cms to around 365 cms wide at the hem. Ghaghra skirts of fine muslin or fine silk enhanced with block prints or ornamental weaves had more flare, to bring out the fabric fall more delicately, the maximum being even known to be around 1200cm.
 It is no wonder that these ghaghra skirts even fascinated the European women, who eventually would get one specially custom made with their own colour and motif specifications. They preferred roses, plum blossoms and butterflies in fawn, pale pink, light ochre, pale green, sky blue and echru. The artisan and dressmaker would take note of her requirements, and inculcate the European elements. The result was a recherché manifestation of Indo Chinese style embroidery on a panel, with creepers on pleats that lay on either side of the panel.
Ghaghra skirts are a must have, today for all fashionistas. Designers like Ritu Kumar, Priyadarshini Rao all have created enticing ghaghra skirts which have smitten the world. Designers exploit the bond between colour, space, and form extremely well today to resurrect the ghaghra skirt in its innumerable forms today. The fairytale of the ghaghra skirt will never perish since these fashion mascots will never get tired of proclaiming its loveliness.
This article is taken from- http://fashion.indianetzone.com/1/traditional_skirts_from_gujarat.htm

Classic and cool, the Kate Middleton style emerges

LONDON – Kate Middleton's style is natural, unforced and unpretentious. She never seems to be trying too hard or worried about currying favor with the glittery world of fashion.
That's going to help — a lot — when the naturally beautiful young woman blessed with poise, dimples, long legs and perfect posture marries Prince William next year.
Middleton is already one of the most photographed women in Britain — and with Tuesday's engagement announcement, she immediately leaps to the top of the fashion world. That position was once occupied by Princess Diana, William's mother, who was killed in a 1997 car crash in Paris.
Like Diana, whose graceful style was widely imitated until her shockingly early death, Middleton's choices will be scrutinized by fashion editors worldwide and copied by retailers in the world's fashion capitals.
Middleton, 28, already has a distinctive look, one that emphasizes her long brown hair, pale skin and charismatic smile. She favors white and black over splashes of color and has shied away from London's radical street fashion in favor of mainstream looks.
"She has a feminine streak, and she dresses very much for herself, she's not a slaving fashionista," said Hilary Alexander, fashion director of The Telegraph newspaper. "She's never obvious. But there will be massive pressure on her now. I don't think we've had a royal wedding on this scale for nearly 30 years."
Middleton wears many classic outfits, and favors full length, solid-colored coats. Her look has not changed dramatically season to season or from year to year.
There are already fashion blogs devoted to Middleton and her fashion choices. She has not formed any strong allegiances to specific designers yet, though she does favor the work of Daniella Issa Helayel, among others.
Middleton could have been conjured up by central casting: She looks right in almost any setting, from a formal evening gown (plunging neckline, fuchsia) to jeans and a sweater. She has been photographed on a boat, at polo matches, graduations and shooting weekends — with only the occasional misstep.
She's only had two unfortunate outfits so far: The sheer dress she wore over black lingerie at a charity fashion show in 2002 — before the royal romance began — and a yellow, turquoise and pink rollerblading outfit at a charity event.
Middleton took a bad spill in the disco outfit and was photographed in a rather undignified position. Still, she was able to laugh it off, winning the day with her smile and sense of fun.
Despite the fact that her parents are self-made millionaires, she does not dress like a wealthy woman, often shopping at mid-level stores on British main streets. When she was photographed wearing a low-priced dress from Topshop on her 25th birthday, the item became an overnight national sensation, selling out in 24 hours.
In recent months, she has shifted more toward custom-made clothes, and she will undoubtedly adopt a more showcasy style once she formally joins the royal family.
The biggest fashion decision Middleton faces right now is what wedding dress she will choose.
Deborah Joseph, editor of Brides Magazine, said Middleton will face substantial pressure to choose an English designer, while Alexander said she expects the princess-to-be to come up with a surprising choice for a wedding dress.
"It's a British royal wedding, there's no need to look abroad," said Joseph. "Obviously there will be lots of speculation on the designer now, it depends which route Kate takes. She may give a nod to Princess Diana, and use one of her designers, like Bruce Oldfield or Amanda Wakeley, or she may make a statement of her own."
Joseph said Middleton's decision could define bridal wear for the next decade, much as Diana's choice in 1981 became the most-copied wedding dress in history.
One easy bet, however: Middleton is likely to use much softer fabric, like tulle or organza, than the stiff taffeta Diana used.
Joseph said Middleton faces another wedding style decision — what to do with her distinctive long brown hair. Should it be completely swept-up — or not?
"I've never seen her with her hair completely up, and it's more common now for brides to wear their hair down," Joseph said. "Most brides don't want to look like a completely different person, you want to look like a better version of yourself."
Of course, the person expected to fill Diana's fashion shoes won't be in the "most brides" category.
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Flower Power

Flowers are no longer quintessentially spring. This season, floral motifs are bigger and better - as seen on the runways of Dolce & Gabbana, Vivienne Westwood and Rahul Mishra. Take a cue from Sonam Kapoor and inject some summer elements into your winter wardrobe with floral accents.

Recycle your floral printed ensembles from summer and embrace this trend to make it your own. Prints of rosettes and poppies on dresses and tops work their charm for a flirty day look, whereas bursts of floral bouquet on your cocktail dress are sure to help you grab all the attention.
Luckily, this trend translates from runway to reality with ease to suit every personality. For the sophisticated girl, dresses in softer colours and fluid silhouettes work towards achieving a romantic look, whereas the bold, brassy divas can go all out in loud florals in louder colours. Accessories with floral tones are a great way to adapt this, clutches and even shoes are perfect for those who less are inclined to this print.
This article is taken from- http://www.vogue.in/content/flower-power

A Chocolate Affair

As Indians we have always been partial to brown. Blame it on our gorgeous skin colour, brown is officially the most popular shade in Indian vanity boxes. From that dark cocoa lipstick in your mum’s purse to that latest matte chocolate eye shadow you’ve been eyeing, there’s something about this shade that warms our heart and makes its way into our makeup kits. The smoky caramel eyes at Shantanu and Nikhil and Cavalli, the pale beige lips at Ekru and Chloe and the bronze and gold at Oscar de la Renta, this season celebrates the comeback of The New Brown.

For your eyes: use soft brown shades like toffee and caramel for an au natural, daytime look. Add a little sweep of bronze and gold and you’re ready for an evening out. We love Guerlain Écrin 6 Couleurs Rue Des Franco in Bourgeois, a 5 shade eye shadow palette with scrumptious shades in the brown family.
For your lips: a glossy pale beige lipstick is your best bet for wearing make up at work. Use a deeper, darker mocha or chocolate lipstick for a look that will take you from AM to PM. If you’re looking for the perfect matte brown lipstick we suggest YSL Rouge Volupte in Divine Mahogany.
For your nails: Bright coloured nails are passé. For autumn paint your talons in shades of mushroom, sepia and cocoa. Try OPI’s Tickle My France-y or Leighton and Denny’s Brief Encounter and join the brown brigade.
This article is taken from- http://www.vogue.in/content/chocolate-affair

Best Dressed Of The Week - 12/11/2010

THE LBD was firmly on the red carpet agenda this week - Emma Watson chose one by Vionnet, Gwynneth was in Chado Ralph Rucci and Livia Firth went down the ethical route in a dress by Minna.

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Kate Hudson, Rihanna and Gwyneth (who appears twice in this week's Best Dressed list), all sported show stopping gowns on the red carpet - in Stella McCartney, Marchesa and Versace, respectively.
In London, next month's Today I'm Wearing star - Margherita Missoni - hosted a lunch at the Missoni store on Sloane Street, while Victoria Beckham dined at Maze in one of her own dresses, after a trunk show at Selfridges to launch her new collection of handbags.
This article is taken from- http://www.vogue.co.uk/celebrity-photos/101112-best-dressed-of-the-week--121120.aspx