Kundan polki chand bali jhumkas, kundan jhumkas, kundan polki jhumkas, chand bali earrings

A recent trend spotted in the Bridal wedding season 2014 is the Chand Bali earrings. Thanks to Ram Leela the Chand bali earrings have become the most in-demand accessory in weddings this bridal season. Kundan Polki Chand Bali earrings are extremely popular for any traditional indian occasion as they give that heavy adorned look. And you dont need to combine it with a kundan necklace. The kundan chand bali earrings are big enough to complete the look and grab everyone's attention. Here are our favourite picks for Kundan Polki Chand Bali jhumkas.

Real bengali brides, bong brides, bengali bridal wear

Planning a Bengali wedding? If you are a Bengali bride or mother of the bride :) and looking for what to wear for the wedding - saree, jewellery etc. you have reached the right place. Here are some pointers of what actual Bengali brides wore on their weddings.
Typically, Bengali brides wear one of the following colors for their bridal saree - red, orange, pink. The traditional gold ornaments worn by a Bengali bride are.

• Kaan– Hand crafted delicate gold or solve ornament that adorns the entire ear of the Bengali bride are once again in fashion.
• Hathphool – An intricately crafted gold ornament comprising of five rings interconnected by thin golden chains grace the hands of the bride.
• Nath – Indian women have always favoured the delicate noise stud but nath or nose ring had become quite rare in recent years. The larger gold loop nose ring connected by a slender gold chain to the Kaan was part of the traditional get up of Bengali brides and is back with a bang this wedding season.
• Chik – The gold choker studded with diamonds or other jewels is worn around the neck and are only an inch in width.
• Panch – A necklace with five or Panch layers of precious stones or beads that forms an integral part of the Bengali bride’s trousseau.
• Sapta Lahari – This is similar to Panch but has seven layers instead, hence the name sapta lahari meaning seven layers.
• Hansuli – Finely crafted silver Hansuli worn tight around the neck is another traditional necklace of Bengal. Although it was originally worn by Muslim women alone, Hansuli has gained popularity among Hindus as well.

What do you think of our Bengali brides? Which saree do you like the most? Feel free to share your own wedding pictures.

Latest fancy bridal saree blouse designs

If you are planning to wear a saree for your wedding there's so much you can customize. If you think the task is done after picking your saree, think again! The blouse stitching is a major decision. You want the saree to stand out but why ruin a perfect saree with a boring blouse. Here are a few ideas for some stunning blouse stitching styles that will make sure you have everyone's attention even when you have turned your back at them! ;-)

Halter neck blouse 
Halter neck style is a style which holds up the front with straps at the back of the nape. It could be a single strap or more to hold up the blouse giving comfort without armhole section. The back side has a simple lower back covering in a thick or thin form.


Boat neckline blouse
Boat neckline blouse usually pairs well with long or full sleeves for the blouse. The blouse covers entire neckline and is shaped like a boat


One-shoulder or over-the-shoulder blouse
One-shoulder blouses are very sexy since they only cover one shoulder creating an asymmetrical neckline that goes across the shoulder diagonally, usually from one shoulder to the back.



Collar blouse
Collar blouse is like a boat neckline blouse or v-neck blouse but with a collar

Keyhole Back Blouse Neckline

These backlines are seen in a form of a keyhole image, being a centre hollow portion at the back. It may be a simple slit at centre line. The split is usually, secured at its top with a hook and eye or loop and button. Widely in the drop shape is more popular, but now designers brought in new fashion cuts as well modifying the shape still keeping the hollowness.

Ruched front
The ruched front blouse has a nice embroidery in the middle and is ruched outwards

Sonam Kapoor 67th Cannes International Film Festival Kundan necklace

Sonam Kapoor chose to go with an Indian look for her second appearance on the red carpet of the 67th Cannes International Film Festival. She attended the screening of ‘Foxcatcher’ in a peachy transluscent Anamika Khanna couture sari with a twist. Keeping the focus on the outfit, she went minimalistic on the jewelry and makeup and chose to wear just a Sunita Kapoor kundan choker necklace with uncut kundan diamonds bordered by white pearls which looked brilliant. She completed the look with Jimmy Choo shoes and a Ferragamo clutch. Heres a look at Sonam Kapoor's 67th Cannes Film Festival outfit. 

Red lehengas, Red chaniya cholis and Red bridal sarees - traditional indian Red bridal saree

So we all know the standard indian bridal colour is red. In this month's post we present beautiful red lehengas, red chainya cholis and red bridal sarees. Each week we pick a different colour and present beautiful bridal dresses in that colour. This week its pretty in red indian bridal dresses. These are some of my favourite green bridal outfits. Leave a comment to let us know if you would choose to wear red for your wedding/reception.

Real Tamil brides, Tamil wedding, Tamil bridal sarees

Unveiling the glorious culture and traditions of south India, the Tamil Bride exemplifies earthy tones with a tint of gold highlighting her cheeks. Shades of brown decorated her lips, with gorgeous flowers in her hair completing the look. Gold is of prime importance in Tamilian weddings. The bride is adorned with gold ornaments from head to toe. The head ornaments include the maang tikka as well as the two side tikkas. Necklaces are usually a combination of a choker necklace with a variety of other necklaces of varying lengths all the way upto the belly. Pure silk and Kanjivaram sarees are most commonly worn. Here are a few of our favourite Tamil brides.









 

Real Marathi brides, Marathi wedding, Marathi bridal sarees

Planning a Marathi wedding? If you are a Marathi bride or mother of the bride :) and looking for what to wear for the wedding - saree, jewellery etc. you have reached the right place. Here are some pointers of what actual Marathi brides wore on their weddings.
Typically, Marathi brides wear one of the following colors for their bridal saree which is usually a paithani saree - yellow, mango yellow, purple, and green. Some of our Marathi brides here have chosen to be different and wore a blue or red coloured paithani as well. The jewellery is essentially one choker style gold necklace - also called as "Thushi"  in Marathi. with a few other gold necklaces of varied lengths for the heavy decked up look. The next essential thing is the traditional Marathi jhumka earrings and the nath  or nose-ring which is more like a mango shaped jewellery rather than a ring. Also the bajuband  or armlet is a must for any traditional Marathi bride. The bajuband usually has a red coloured semi-precious stone in the middle. The green and gold bangles or toda bangles are also a traditional favourite. Hairstyle is typically a bun. Most brides wear the chandrabindu or the moon shaped bindi. That completes the traditional maharashtrian bride's attire.
What do you think of our Marathi brides? Which saree do you like the most? Feel free to share your own wedding pictures.