The students of Banjara School of Dance breathe life into the age old evergreen song Hotel California (a 1977 superhit) by The Eagles with this beautiful performance that you just cannot miss. This Odissi-oriental belly dance fusion has been choreographed by renowned belly dancers Mehar Malik, founder of India’s first and largest belly dancing school, and Nitisha Nanda. A mix of soft classical hand movements with smooth belly dance moves is sure to make your day. Take a look at the video.
Celebs from Bollywood and the television industry glammed up for the Colors Leadership Awards 2015 to celebrate the channels seventh anniversary. The evening started with an award ceremony felicitating the best from the world of marketing, advertising and media.Hrithik Roshan and Shraddha Kapoor bagged the ‘Brand Visionary of the Year’ male and female respectively. Among those present at the event were Kalki Koechlin, Sidharth Malhotra, Sophie Choudry, Lauren Gottlieb, Madhurima Tuli, Divya Khosla Kumar, Dia Mirza, Sayani Gupta, Malaika Arora Khan and many more.
Keep your look fresh and sporty this summer by pairing a pair of ripped denim shorts (which you can make yourself by watching DIY tutorials on You Tube) with a nice summery top and a pair of sneakers. Yes, a pair of sneakers is a must-have this summer and you can pair them with just everything from shorts to dresses and skirts. Sneakers are not only stylish but also very comfortable for those bright hot summer days. Complete the entire look by carrying a trendy backpack and yes do not forget to carry your glasses and bottle of water before you step out in the sun.
Make a style statement this summer by pairing your favourite outfit with a cool pair of sneakers. Yes you heard that right, sneakers are no longer limited to the gym; so brush those shoes lying at the back of your closet and experiment with this cool new trend this summer. Be it shorts, skirts or dresses sneakers look good with just everything. Not only are they comfortable but also fabulously fashionable. Sneaker-fever has officially taken over the fashion world with celebrities like Kangana Ranaut, Alia Bhatt, Anushka Sharma, Shraddha Kapoor, Sonakshi Sinha among others donning this stylish look at various events. Follow these pictures to get your inspiration for this cool chic look.
Bollywood divas Lisa Haydon, Shraddha Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra, Nargis Fakhri, Jacqueline Fernandez and many others sizzled on the ‘pink’ carpet at the Grazia Young Fashion Awards 2015, held at The Leela Mumbai. These Awards recognize the new brigade of talented designers and Bollywood’s style icons for their contribution to the world of fashion. Take a look at these exclusive pictures to know more about Grazia Fashion Young Awards 2015. The event was a grand affair as it marked the 6th Anniversary of the magazine.
Actress Priyanka Chopra went for an all black ‘Ashi Studio’ couture gown with a side bun and an oxblood lip colour to complete the look. She also won the Grazia cover girl of the year award at the event.
The Sri Lankan beauty Jacqueline Fernandez looked gorgeous in a blue & black ‘Armani Prive’ outfit with a thigh high slit, diamond necklace and a sleek ponytail to keep it simple yet stylish.
Actress Nargis Fakhri and Huma Qureshi were also spotted at the event wearing a white knee-length dress and a red gown respectively.
Actor Arjun Kapoor was spotted donning a blue Antar Agni number looking.
Actress Shraddha Kapoor looked stunning in a sequin mini dress.
Do you know that there are over 80 ways to drape a saree? We know, shocking right! Thinking about how many ways do you know? Usually, most of us try to stick to our mother’s style of draping the saree, but learning the other ways is a fabulous way to try out new looks. So, gorgeous ladies! Go explore our guide on how to wear a saree in different styles and get oodles of attention quickly.
As the contemporary Indian women prefer to adorn skirts, jeans, trousers, to carry out their daily chores, the saree ends up occupying the corner of the wardrobe reserved only for special occasions. This six-yard garment constantly tries its best to fight to be a part of their daily lives.
Let’s accept it, most Indian women love to embrace their saree-wearing heritage but constantly look for ways to reinvent it. So, what makes it so popular? Everyone suggests about the kind of fabric one should wear but no one talks about the different ways to drape a saree.
So, here is our complete guide that will answer the most frequently asked question – what are the different ways to drape a saree?
After all, a fashion-forward woman believes in breaking the cliche and making her own rules.
Different Styles of Wearing a Saree
Bengali style
This style of draping a saree is one of the easiest. It involves wide pleats and a double-wrapped pallu that is usually used to hold a key ring. Mostly handloom and cotton sarees are used for this style. This draping style has been popularised by fashion-centric celluloid sirens.
Watch this DIY video to master the art of Bengali saree draping style.
Marathi style
Not considered among the most preferred ones, it requires nine yards fabric instead of the usual six yard due to the intricate and complex draping. You can perfect this Maharashtrian look by pairing it with a bold nose-ring.
Want to know how to perfect the Marathi saree draping style at home, check out the video below:
Gujarati style
It is famously known as the siddha palla draping style. This style of draping covers the whole front bodice as the saree pallu comes right in the front to enhance the enigma.
Keen to learn the Gujarati style of draping, watch video below:
Tamilian style
This style also needs nine yards of saree similar to the Maharastrian version. It involves numerous tucks and complicated pleats. Mastering this draping style can be a cumbersome task but is high on comfort if worn correctly.
Check out the video to try out this traditional look.
Andhra style
Also known as Nivi style, the pleats in this draping style are passed through the legs and tucked at the back ensuring the free movement of legs.
Watch the video if you want to drape your saree in the most unique fashion and stand out from the crowd.
Butterfly style
In this style, the pallu is made very thin to make the naval and midriff visible. If your saree’s pallu is heavy and border is embellished, this style is definitely worth giving a try.
Here is a video on how to quickly learn the butterfly style of saree draping.
Mermaid style
This is best for getting the curvy effect on the hip areas. A close fitting hip and a flared bottom hem gives a slimming look to the wearer. So, team this Bollywood-diva inspired look with a heavy-embellished blouse.
This DIY tutorial video will surely make you fall in love with the mermaid style of draping a saree.
Mumtaaz style
It involves giving a narrow look by draping the saree tightly around the lower body. This retro-look popularized by Bollywood actress Mumtaz demands for a slow walk. Although, not a very comfortable style but it can make you look sensuous in no time.
Watch this video to look drop-dead gorgeous in no time.
So, have you been watching numerous Bollywood flicks just to admire the beauty of this amazing Indian ensemble?
Among the various latest fashion trends in India, this six yard piece of fabric best depicts the different facets of a woman. So, this season nail these draping styles for creating a lasting impression.
Check out our fashion DIY section if you are curious to know about the hottest fashion trends in India and across the globe.
The Amazon India Fashion Week A/W’15 (AIFW) may have come to an end but the style inspiration has just begun. While the designers and the stylists were seen pushing the boundaries on the runway, the fash frat and style enthusiasts were supporting the event by turning up in fabulous outfits upping the fashion quotient. We’ve put together an assemblage of street style looks from AIFW for all-year-long inspiration just for ya’ll. We spotted off-duty models, bloggers, buyers, fashion editors and many fashion-lovers sporting style as their badge of honour. Bright colours, crop tops, floral gowns, ripped denims, prints, scarves, skirts and statement jewellery dominated street fashion, here are the pictures.
Actors R. Madhavan and Kangana Ranaut launched the trailer of their upcoming entertainer ‘Tanu Weds Manu Returns’ recently in Mumbai. This film is a sequel to the 2011 blockbuster ‘Tanu Weds Manu’ with the same star cast only this time with Ranaut in a double role. Ranaut looked stunning in a striped Stella McCartney long dress, white sneakers and open curls sans make-up at the trailer launch. Directed by Anand L. Rai this romantic comedy has all the ingredients to give a hearty and loud belly laugh.
Also spotted at the event was actor Deepak Dobriyal, Anand L. Rai and Krishika Lulla.
Actress Kangana Ranaut with actor R. Madhavan
Left to Right:Actor R. Madhavan,actress Kangana Ranaut, actor Deepak Dobriyal and director Anand L. Rai
Actress Kangana Ranaut, actor R. Madhavan and actor Deepak Dobriyal
Left to right:Actor Deepak Dobriyal, actress Kangana Ranaut, actor R. Madhavan, director Anand L. Rai and producer Krishika Lulla.
Take a look at the trailer if you haven’t already.
If you have a dream and haven’t been doing anything about it because it seems too far-fetched then here’s some real motivation for you. For people who don’t know about Lilly Singh aka iisuperwomanii, she is a YouTube star to say the least, and someone who will assume the role of your friend, your parent, your sibling and your BFF to make your day better just through her videos.
In most of her videos, Lilly has mentioned how she has wanted to meet Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson since she was a little girl and that moment finally arrived at this year’s MTV Movie Awards that concluded recently.
Not only did she meet him, she also got it captured on camera so we can all enjoy the heart-warming moment. Watch the video right here and start working on that one single most important thing you want in your life, NOW.
Think big, dream big, believe big and the results will be big! Here’s hoping Team Trendspotters will get to meet iisuperwomanii during her trip to Unicorn Island in India.
Looking for some outfit inspiration for this week?
Get inspired from the stunning Jacqueline Fernandez and colour-block your outfit this week. Jacqueline was spotted at Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 edge launch in Mumbai wearing a simple yet gorgeous cut-out dress by ‘ISSA’ with black pumps and hair pulled back in a ponytail.
Jazz up with simple chic accessories and a statement clutch along with subtle make-up. This outfit is perfect for a dinner date or for brunch on a sunny day. Get into the flirty spirit of warmer tones with this season’s latest trend.
Actress Kalki Koechlin was spotted in a Gaurav Gupta number in the capital at the special screening of her upcoming movie ‘Margarita With A Straw’ in Delhi. She looked gorgeous in a sapphire blue coloured shoulder cut out dress fresh off the AIFW runway by designer Gaurav Gupta. The look was completed with antique golden earnings and black stilettos and side-split hair pulled back in a bun.
Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan along with wife Actress Jaya Bachchan also graced the event. Here are all the pictures.
Actor Amitabh Bachchan, actress Revathi, director Shonali Bose, actress Kalki Koechlin and Sayani Gupta
Bobby Khan’s ‘Ek Paheli Leela’ starring the gorgeous Sunny Leone is set to hit the screens today marking her first Bollywood release of 2015. A special screening of this movie was held in Mumbai recently and many actors were spotted attending the event including Sunny Leone, Elli Avram, Rajneesh Duggal, Jas Arora and VJ Andy.
Actress Sunny Leone will be seen in a double role in ‘Ek Paheli Leela’ along with actors Jay Bhanushali and Jas Arora. Take a look at some pictures from the event.
Actress Aditi Rao Hydari was recently spotted at the launch of Nine West’s Spring/Summer 2015 collection in Mumbai. The cat-eyed actress looked gorgeous sporting a cute yellow floral number with nude ankle strap stilettos. Aditi is all set to share the screen with Amitabh Bachchan and Farhan Akhtar for her upcoming movie ‘Wazir’. With a bag full of projects lined up she sure knows how to look stylish and strike a pose for the shutterbugs. Take a look.
The recently married celebrity couple Soha Ali Khan and Kunal Khemu were spotted at the launch of Philips Ambilight 4K Ultra HD LED TV Range along with actor Rannvijay Singh and photographer Atul Kasbekar. Actress Soha Ali Khan looked gorgeous in a white crop top by Madison paired with a fitted Zara skirt and jewellery by Minerali. She was styled by Neha Bijlaney and we absolutely loved her hairdo. On the other hand, hubby Kunal looked great in a sporty look. Take a look at the pictures to know more.
The beautiful actress Amyra Dastur was spotted at the poster launch of the upcoming Mahesh Bhatt production ‘Mr.X’ in Mumbai. She looked every bit a stunner in a white short skirt and a black lacy top by Madison, paired with black stilettos to complete the look. This monochrome outfit was styled by Bornali Talukdar and her hair and make-up were done by celebrity make-up artist Luveena Lodh. ‘Mr.X’ is Amyra’s second movie. The 21-year old actress made her debut in 2013 in the movie ‘Issaq’ opposite Prateik Babbar.
