India Bridal Fashion Week 2014 - BLUE is the new RED!

When it comes to Indian Bridal colors, the first color that comes to mind is RED. So typically bridal week designs focus on red with variations of gold, pink, green etc. So Ashima Leena's bridal wear in BLUE really stood out in the Indian Bridal Fashion Week 2014.

The ornate and intricate colorful Zardozi work on the carefully crafted lehenga cholis, shararas and also salwar kameez's in the peacock blue color with red and gold contrast dupatta were a refreshing sight! Kudos Ashima and Leena!

Here are a few of our favourite picks from Ashima Leena's bridal collection at India Bridal Fashion Week 2014.

Parineeti Chopra looks stunning in beautiful anarkalis and lehengas

Parineeti Chopra has been modeling for Cbazaar's beautiful anarkalis and salwar kameez. Striking the crowds with her alluring looks, Parineeti Chopra dressed up in luxurious faux georgette ankle length anarkali suits and looking like the sparkling star she is. Parineeti donned a grey silk floor length anarkali dress with bright pink and green bands on the hemline. The silky silhouette and brocade embroidery on the dress look perfect on her. 

Manish Malhotra ICW Alia Bhatt Bridal Wear

Star magnet Manish Malhotra and his Bollywood connection was unmistakable when Aditya Roy Kapur, in an ivory sherwani, along with Alia Bhatt in a cherry red lehenga, dazzled in his ICW 2014 show titled 'Portraits'. Manish Malhotra presented his latest bridal collection at the ICW show. Interestingly, the bridal dresses were ornate enough to cover for the missing bridal jewellery. There were many other interesting bridal dresses by Manish Malhotra which we have posted in the pictures below but the one that stood out completely was the red and gold bridal dress worn by showstopper Alia Bhatt. 

Trend Spotting - Chand Bali earrings

Ever since Deepika Padukone wore the Chand baali jhumka earrings in Ram Leela, they seem to have captured the fancy of every Bollywood belle. Chand baali earrings or Ram leela earrings are they are frequently referred to, have become all of a rage in bollywood and actresses Deepika Padukone, Kareena Kapoor, Alia bhatt were seen flaunting their Chand baalis at recent events. Not only did the young bollywood belles take fancy to the chand baalis but bollywood veterans Sri Devi, Madhuri Dixit and now Rani Mukherjee have also been spotted flaunting their chand baalis. Here are a few of our Chand baali trend spotting photos.

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