5 Wardrobe Essentials

Every woman has her own style and individual style but there are a few things every woman should have in her wardrobe. These can make many different outfits and different styles. They do not cost you a lot.

If you remember the food pyramid, these basic will keep your wardrobe well balanced. And this will help make dressing very easy. Go easy on the patterns, keep a couple of showstoppers, and keep lots of basic.

A Waist Belt accentuates the curves and adds an interesting section to your dress. The belt can be of different colors, shapes, designs, texture, and material. It can be in leather, suede, lace etc. If your dress is one solid piece you can add a belt giving it a unique detail and a break in the center, changing the plain outfit into one that is stylish.

A leather or faux leather jacket adds an edge to your outfit. They come in black giving your color outfits a chance to stand out. Leather jackets also come in tan and different shades of brown giving a more vintage and conservative look. They also come in many styles like cropped and collarless. A military style jacket can add lots to your style when worn over a mini dress or a silk skirt which brings a utilitarian balance to feminine styles.

Good Pair of Jeans give your ego and image a boost. It helps you show off your curves, gives your legs the look you have always wanted. It is worth investing in a good pair of jeans. The fit will really flatter you and last many years. It can be used for formal and informal occasions.

A Plain White T-shirt worn with any trousers, jeans or skirt or layered with a jacket can give you many looks and it has never gone out of fashion ever. It can be worn in any season by any age group, any body size, and shape.

Statement Bag is a unique fashion statement. This piece of the bag adds to any outfit however plain it may be. It does not go out of fashion like many other clothes do. Make sure you find a style that you love. Select from the various shapes, sizes, and looks to choose one that is you. If you have these five wardrobe essentials that you can create a different look each time. A different look, from these simple pieces making your appearance different from others. You need to have a pair of shoes that give you that edge with each of your outfits may it be heels, sandals, sports shoes, the ankle boots are the ones to have.  

These wardrobe essentials will help you streamline your daily dressing.

Celeb fashion style

                                              Celeb fashion style

If you love fashion then go on and read what the trends will be seen this year. Glamour is back you can make everything you wear different, fun, contemporary and chic.

Maybe combine a sequin trouser with trainers and t-shirt or go in for a dress or a jumpsuit. Crystal embellishment, dramatic robes, beyond all this glamour is an attitude and you need confidence to carry it off. For a long while understatement was modern but dressing up is not bad. You can play around with what you have and be a hit.

But do not overdo it. Take one element like wearing an evening top with denim then keep your hair down, jewellery to the minimum. Or you could wear denim with big earrings and a large blazer. Matching your clothes and accessories is very much acceptable. So you need to give credit to the woman who takes care in dressing even when she does not have to.

Trends

Fur is out, and Shearling is in. This is a warm fabric and like denim and leather jackets, it can be worn as outerwear. 

Varsity jackets are giving way to sweaters paired with Timberland boots, monogrammed bag etc.

Wide leg joggers are in rather than the regular joggers you have always worn.

Dark denims have been in style but this year they will be darker.

Shoes go find the brightest colors in blue, red and bedazzled as they are in fashion.

Plain white tee has never been out of fashion and you can never go wrong with it. Style it with jeans, fancy skirt, and or a slip dress.

 Tousled hair is going well with glamorous satin dress.

For cocktail parties, red is in with slim-fit silhouette and cinched waists. Red should not be underestimated. You can try it as a mini dress, as a blazer, in a long sleeved dress or one with high neckline. Combine it with ballet flats and the boldness will be reduced.

Go for emerald jewellery, it is perfect for evening wear. Combining a simple outfit with emerald earrings will make the ordinary dress stand out. But do not try bright colors with emerald.

Try a trouser suit it will bring a change into your style and attire. This is one radical fashion statement. Try trousers that are tapered, cropped or flared maybe in stain, and velvet.

There is always a place for pink; it tends to steal the show. Pink dress, maybe with frills, or pink accessories, but keep the pink low key.

Wear sequins anywhere and anytime. Tone it down with flats, and less of jewellery, the sequins is enough.

Velvet is loved by the celebrities and is a favorite in spring and winter. It does not need dressing up. You can wear it as a trouser, or a figure hugging dress combine it with heels or flats. Velvet is chic and does not need anything else to carry it off.

Royalty In Simplicity

It is a fantastic feeling to enter a room and draw everyone’s attention to your simple, royal and majestic look.  There are some basic rules to be kept in mind and these are known as the fashion etiquette.

Simple dressing is elegant and sticking to simple styles makes it easy for other women to copy. High street fashion and regal styles are a mix of luxurious and affordable items. Accessories are kept simple and elegant, with dainty jewellery, clutch bags and her heeled pumps. Many things add up to create an eye catching outfit. These include color and type of fabric, beads, and embroidery.

You can wear an outfit more than once. Recycle outfits for different occasions.

Don't be afraid of colors like canary yellow to aquamarine blue. Blacks and grays keep you looking fresh and vibrant.

Get a good tailor that stitches or alters clothes to fit your body keeping simple clean lines that flatter your figure.

Depending on where you are going, whom you will be meeting and what time of day all of these will affect what you will be wearing to the particular occasion.

But most important try and create your own ‘uniform’ code. What are you the most comfortable wearing?

Don’t just follow a trend.

Shop for clothes, which you will wear.  If you are happiest wearing pants then be specific in buying what you will be wearing – your own uniform.

Choose a style – if it’s ragamuffin chic; sure why not you can make that also look cute. Everyone has their own style, in which they look nice and polished.

Look for inspiration from the celebrities and old photos. Plan your outfits according to what look will work on you and create something similar.

It’s easy to wear the same type of clothes every day, like wearing shirts to office but try and fine something that is functional and flatters you and you feel like wearing it.

Create four outfits that you can repeat anytime. Write down what looks best on you and the accessories etc. Once you know what you love then you can just expand that look, silhouette or brand.

Get your friend to take a picture wearing an outfit you wish to wear. Pre-plan , then start wearing clothes. If you get compliments continue the style or get rid of it.

Choose a color palette and work within that range. Go head to toe with that like white skinny jeans, camel coat, beige sweater, and brown flat boots – palette here is whites, creams, camels, and browns – they give a specific look.

Find a signature in your outfits like white shirts or tees, jeans, or boots etc. You can dress them up or down.

Keep few things in your wardrobe. Get rid of everything you do not wear. Narrow down the look. It then becomes easy and you are likely to go out and buy the better version of the same look.

Have a signature look, something that you are comfortable with and look sharp in. Like  nude look, or red lipstick.

Elegant Style

Style means looking classy, feminine but not being dull. You need to keep it neat – if the top is large than keep the bottom skinny. If the trouser is huge than tuck your top in and show your waist.

Dress yourself according to your body type; high light your best parts.  Like a large belt on a small waist. Broad hips can be hidden in full skirt and high waist.  For narrow hips make use of the same technique and it will give you an hour glass figure.

If you don’t like your arms do not wear sleeveless, even if you are wearing your favorite dress as it will make you feel uncomfortable. Try real clothes when not working out, keep gym clothes for the gym

Boat neck is always elegant and flattering. Always buy high quality shoes, bags, coats. You can separate them according to things you use every day and things people will notice for occasions.

Trousers that end close to the ankles always look chic; pair them with flats, loafers or heels or pumps.

If you need height then go in for wedge or over the top or invisible platforms. Buy a nude shoe matching your skin tone which will create an illusion that your legs are longer than they are.

They go with everything, classics, bright colors, floral etc. Black pump shoes are very useful, timeless and elegant. Gold, beaded, embroidered are for fancy shoes.

More is not enough. For accessories you can use pearls in and as string jewellery. They can be worn as cuffs, neck piece etc.

Hand bags you can choose from black, brown or nude. These can be matched with everything? Make sure the bag can carry all your stuff but it should not dominate your life. Your bag is not chic if you cannot move around with it the entire day with both hands free.

Naturalness gives more style. Return to classical luxury, refine it and apply it to your present sense of style. Styles stand out in their simplicity, design, color, fabric, and motifs. Wear an elegant dress, and compliment it with fewer accessories. The elegant styles have traditional values. 

The classic clothes have a feminine silhouette and have special form and fabric – like body line, short jackets, pencil skirts, blazers, straight pants, coats, evening dresses, belts, heels, combination of fabrics and textures. Evening outfits are embellished with jewelry, but not excessively. This is luxury with select trends, and refinement.

The colors move from light shades of white, beige, grays with bright colors (red, blue, green), and shades of brown and black.

Take care of your skin too. See what works for you. The worst thing you will be doing is to change your beauty routine and make your skin become aggravated.

Keep an eye cream apply for puffiness, dark circles, and fine lines. Try a peel to keep pores clean and skin glowing.

Bring out a subtle sexiness with silhouettes, long satin sheaths, and pencil skirts.

Spectacular Delhi - Akshardham Temple

Akshardham Temple is one of the most spectacular architecture of New Delhi. Situated on the banks of Yamuna. Again it ranks among the largest Hindu temples in India. This temple was officially opened for public on 6^th November, 2005. It reflects cultural india more than 10,000 years old. Its a centre for India’s cultural, spiritual and magnificent architectural view.

This temple was constructed in memory of Jyotirdhar Swaminarayan Bhagwan.
Miraculously, this magnificent temple was constructed in mere 5 years and the main efforts were put in by Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) along with the help of thousands of artisans and BAPS volunteers. Area of this temple is over 83,000 square feet. It envelopes in it 350 feet long, 315 feet wide and 141 feet high monuments, which adds another dimension to its beauty. This temple was so designed that it can last upto 1000 years or more.Now, I am highlighting some amazing and interesting facts about this temple. Hopefully adding to yours and mine knowledge.

Akshardham Temple is made up of approximately 200 scultupred stone figures which show our old India's sages, monks, Acharyas and divine incarnations. It also consists of 234 ornately carved pillars, 9 ornate domes, Gajendra Pith and 20,000 statues of God’s of India.

You can find a lake around the temple which is also known as Narayn Sarovar, This Lake carries from 151 lakes in India. You will find a 108 faces of cows placed on the periphery of lake which represents 108 deities of Hinduism. When you move forward you will find an orbital path of 3,000-feet-long made for doing parikrama. This orbital path is made of the stones especially transported from Rajasthan.

We can see a exotic garden in the temple which is lotus shaped and is known as The Lotus Garden. If you get a skyview , you can find it looks like a lotus made up of large stones with quotes of workds renowned thinkers. Yes William Shakespeare is one of them.

Akshardham Temple has 10 gates which refer to the 10 Vedic directions. This symbolises the entrance of Gods from every side.

Akshardham temple has a Yagnapurush Kand which is largest pot for yagna in the world. Yes it holds a world record in Guinness Book of World records. It consists of 108 small shrines and 2870 steps leading to the pot.

Akshardham Temple consist of lush green lawns also known as Bharat Upvan. The lawns are beautifully maintained and have statues made up bronze of great personalities of India.

Akshardham temple consists of 11 feet high statue of Laxmi Narayan and it is very beautiful. It also has other statues of Shiva Parvati, Radha Krishna and Sita Ram within the premises.

Akshardham temple also has a theatre in the premises, which is known as Nilkantha. It shows Life events of swami Narayan.

Akshardham temple has a beautiful fountain show which attracts lot of people especially children. It continues for 15 min every evening.

Visitors can see a boat ride also known as “Sanskritik Vihar” and can get a glimpse of India’s culture and history.

 Akshardham Temple looks beautiful at night. It receives around 100,000 visitors a week and around 850 volunteers work here daily.
It will be not wrong to say that Akshardham temple is an important landmark in the city of Delhi and is a beautiful place to visit.

Summer Fashion - Tees

As the temperatures soar and humidity increases you cannot lock yourself away in your air conditioned office or home. You want to step out in style with your friends for weekends, road trips or the beach.

Summer woes bring wardrobe problems like what to wear. You want to wear something that is lightweight, airy, and breezy cotton.  Something that will help you keep cool and comfortable and chic. They can be made from soft cotton, are airy, loose with extra room.

Everybody loves the feel of summer tees. They can be simple, with graphic designs, short sleeves, and end just below the waist. That is how a good tee should fit. It is the tee that is the hero of the summer wardrobe. It can be worn with shorts, pants, chinos, and blazer. The tee is a workhorse on hot summer days.

The key to your favorite tee is the fabric it is made of, its color, and fit. For men the best tee is button down ones. Stay away from 100% cotton they absorb sweat, and lock the moisture causing the body temperature to increase, generating more sweat.

Wool and chambray help your body to breathe. They dry quickly; they repel sweat that seeps out. Choose light colors for they reflect heat and light.

Tees can be found in all styles and sizes like from v-necks to crew necks in classic colors and you will always find ten best options to suit every budget. When temperatures rise men start to wear tees as if they are going to the beach.

Summer tempts everyone to dress in shorts, t-shirts and flip flops. Summer invites you to add color, fabrics, and styles to your wardrobe. By keeping these in mind adding clothes accordingly makes the style relevant.

The need of the hour is a high performance tee which will look good, and perform excellently. It’s all about breathable material.

Linen is woven material and made from vegetable fiber. Sweat is absorbed and released rapidly, thus making it the most breathable fabric. It has a wrinkly quality it. They are easy to care and wear, day or night. It is a well known fabric.

A combination of    Cotton and polyester, comprise 99% of the t-shirt. Cotton is incapable of drying quickly; it holds onto the moisture, if you sweat heavily, the moisture stays on. Cotton on is a major problem when you sweat the entire day. More so in the humid conditions, the tee will become a completely wet deal.

Polyester dries too quickly but gathers body odor. The surface of the cloth is a breeding ground for bacteria when you are hot and sweaty. Your using deodorant does not matter. You will smell bad and feels like wet garbage

Merino wool has no such problems. They look great and are very comfortable. They have to be lightweight, dark in color and no logos. Merino is an excellent insulator for heat and cold.

Merino is absorbent, the surface allows to absorb and push the moisture away. It can be damp and yet feel dry. 

Interesting Facts About Bangla Sahib Gurudwara

Gurudwara Bangla Sahib is located in the heart of Delhi near to Rajiv Chowk Metro Station. It is basically located near Connaught Place. Yes, one of the most elegant architecture of Connaught Place. It is the most visited and prominent gurudwara of Sikh community in Delhi. If you want to get introduced to the eternal connection with God. It is one of the best places to visit.

I am just trying to highlight some interesting facts of Bangla sahib –

It was a bungalow – Yes it was a bungalow, Built for Raja Jai Singh in 1664. When the 8^th Sikh Guru Guru HarKishan Singh Ji came to Delhi in 1664. He was a guest of Raja Jai Singh and his present age at that time was only 8. Yes 8 years!!!

At that time Delhi was suffering from the smallpox epidemic. Guru HarKishan Ji cured the sufferers by giving fresh water from the well located in the bungalow. It is believed that he had a healing touch which helped in curing thousands of people.

Unfortunately he took the illness upon himself and died in the same bungalow on 30^th march 1664.

Now, in 1783, Sardar Baghel Singh who was Sikh military general at that time, led a huge Sikh army and captured Delhi.

Sardar Baghel Singh was responsible for establishing 8 Gurudwara in Delhi. Bangla sahib is one of them.

He established the Gurudwara on that place only where Guru HarKishan Ji cured the sick people.

And the Sarovar which you can see on the back side of the gurudwara is the same well from which he cured people’s illness.

The water is considered as holy by Sikhs and they call it “Amrit”.
This is considered as one of the sacred gurudwara by Sikhs. A special congregation is done on birth anniversary of Guru HarKishan Ji.

Langar is served in this gurudwara regardless of race or religion. The kitchen is running 24 hours and it is estimated that it serves at least 8000 people daily which generally has dal chawal, sabji roti.

This gurudwara also has an assistance to visitors for scarves and shoe racks which is being served free of charge.People volunteer for helping in shoe keeping and cleaning the Gurudwara premises.

You will also find a gorgeous golden dome which is being made up of a combination of eight metals.(Also termed as ASHTADHATU).

On entrance you can find following scripture: 
 ਸ੝ਰੀ ਹਰਿ ਕਿਸ਼ਨ ਧਿਆਈਝ ਜਿਸ ਡਿਠੇ ਸਭਿ ਦ੝ਖਿ ਜਾਇ॥
which translates to :
(And then I reflect on) the most Venerable Guru HarKishan, seeing whom all the sufferings melt away.

You can find lot of fishes small and big in the Sarovar.

It is estimated around 15,000 people visit the gurudwara on normal days and on Saturdays and Sundays you can find a visitor count doubling and sometimes tripled. And on Sikh festivals this count reaches to 100K.

You will find an art museum within the premises which has artefacts of Sikh history. You will also find manuscripts of Sukhmani Sahib and Japji Sahib to a handwritten Mool Mantar by Guru Arjan Devji and a miniature Granth Sahib, there is a colourful account of Sikh gurus and their childhood on canvases.

This architecture is strong pillar and symbol of rich Sikh tradition and culture.

Summer Fashion essentials - Beat the heat!!

Summer heat makes you cringe and sweat if you need to dress smart. You can dress smart with the right type of clothes and not feel hot and sweaty at the same time. There are a lot of things that make up for dressing for summer and not just the cloth.

Summer fashion at work you don’t want to appear rumpled and sweaty, after traveling through crowded trains, buses etc. Commuting is a part of your daily routine unless it’s a weekend.

For traveling and office choose fabrics that do not wrinkle like fabrics that are blended with polyester or rayon. Silk and linen are clothes that breathe easy and get better with age.

Keep a change of clothes at the office. Keep these as sportswear or active wear which will not stain or tear as you cycle to work. It will also help your office wear clear of stains and spots. Do keep wet wipes, deodorant and a mist bottle handy.

Pant suit can be found in corporate work place while jeans and semi casual wear is often seen in media jobs. Keep track of your colleagues what they wear to office and the kind of work you will be doing. You need to wear flats if you will be on your feet for a long time.

The weather in summer is unpredictable you chill out in the office air conditioning and the minute you step out you start sweating.

It is important to remain a professional at all times. Start building a wardrobe with what you have. A classic appearance can be filled with cardigans /blazers. If you like a bohemian look adds tropical patterns which break the monotone colors. A contemporary look can be created with wide-leg trousers and platform shoes. And becoming the personality any day.

Summer is the time to enjoy work and play. Add flexible elements in your office wear. This will help you to so you can changeover from work to after work dinner, off or going bowling. The best weapon is simplicity which can change an outfit from day wear to dinner wear. You can mix and match.

The best available secrets to keeping summer cools are to wear cotton clothes as much as possible. Cotton absorbs sweat allowing the body to breathe an again after it dries. The drying of the sweat does not allow the growth of bacteria and yeast on the skin thus preventing infections. Synthetic fabrics do not allow the skin to breathe. 

 Light or soft colors like beige, yellow, light green, light blue will keep you coo. They reflect the sun back, while dark clothes absorb the rays of the sun and trap the heat making it hotter.

Avoid tight clothes they will restrict your blood circulation. It is important to keep the clothes loose so that air circulates around the skin.

Summer is well known for shorts, dresses, sleeveless clothes. But it is synonymous with shorts, dresses and sleeveless clothes. But they may not be the ideal clothes as the skin gets exposed to the sun's rays, and UV skin damage and heat rashes. Those living in the Middle East wear loose clothes, covered from head to toe, which protects them from the scorching heat. The ideal clothes for summer then are loose pants, long skirts with tops. Loose salwar kameez is also a good option.

Interesting Facts About Sarojini Nagar

Sarojini Nagar market is situated in south-western parts of Delhi. It is near to the INA metro station. One of Delhi’s biggest markets (in fact being a delhite I think it is world’s most popular market). Ladies, out there you must know the only destination for all your fashion needs either it be stylish clothes, eye crackling bags, or some amazing hand crafted jewelleries. Today while roaming through the streets I came through many interesting features of Sarojini Nagar. Just sharing that in detail.

Economical at its best – If Mr Louis Vuitton would visit S.N. today he would himself get mesmerised seeing the price of his designs. Yes, S.N. is the only place where you get all brands in the world in less than quarter of its original price.

Trendy Fashion – Sarojini Nagar is the most vibrant marketplace in Delhi with all the latest trends. Varieties of designs colors and new looks will blow your mind out and will tempt you to get all the fashion in the world.

Jewellery Freak – Are you obsessed with designer jewelleries? If Yes , Sarojini Nagar is the best place to roam around and get the best of the designs out of the market. You will find everything from bangles, handcuffs to trendy neck pieces.

No cash can be a problem – The biggest problem I face every time in Sarojini is the ATM. ATM’s are most of the times not working and are really irritating most of times. And yes, beware of pickpockets also.

Hair accessories – The accessories are the soul of this market. The thing i love is i can buy a whole lot of accessories at a price of one which i am getting outside.

Food – And you cannot resist Delhi’s food. Sarojini has best of the options to eat and have a really large platter of foods like Chinese, Mughlai, Punjabi and, much more.

Test your skills – Sarojini is a place to test your skills in live market. If you have good bargaining skills you can bag a ton of stuffs in just your pocket money and the also you will be spared with some money to have momos.

NO listing – Absolutely no lists for marketing in Sarojini nagar because this market is so magnetic you can just make a list and do shopping. Just go explore and buy whatever you want and yes, in very cheap rates.

So tried to help you with minute details of sarojini nagar. Take care of these things next time you visit sarojini nagar.

Sarojini Nagar market is situated in south-western parts of Delhi. It is near to the INA metro station. One of Delhi’s biggest markets (in fact being a delhite I think it is world’s most popular market). Ladies, out there you must know the only destination for all your fashion needs either it be stylish clothes, eye crackling bags, or some amazing hand crafted jewelleries. Today while roaming through the streets I came through many interesting features of Sarojini Nagar. Just sharing that in detail.

Must watch places in Delhi- Connaught Place

Connaught Place - Connaught Place is a gregorian style structure situated in the heart of Delhi. It is also termed as Asia's most expensive business hub, boasting of the big business giants situated in it. The giants like Reliance , LIC, TATA's have their offices here. It is a ring shaped structure catering world's top brands and food chains. The local stalls at Janpath market add a beauty and of course a great footfall on this place provided any hour of the day. Connaught place also referred as connaught circus is located at Rajiv Chowk metro station on the blue line. Due to its magnetic aura it is one of the busiest place in Delhi. Important architectures located near connaught place are -

Jantar Mantar - 2.1 km

Old Delhi Railway Station- 4.8 km

New Delhi Railway Station- 1.5 km

Bangla Sahib Gurudwara- 1.3 km

Connaught place is a must watch place in Delhi.You have missed a the heart of Delhi if you haven't been there yet. The traditional parathas and icecream milk of Keventer's will refresh your mind and soul. Then a tadka of punjabi flavor of rajma chawal and chole chawal will blow your mind out.

Rated as 10/10 location to visit in Delhi.