Saree Uniform or bridesmaids?

Can’t tell if this is a saree uniform or bridesmaids dresses – and the fact that I can’t distinguish between the two is not a good thing.

Please don’t call it Ma-Beti Saree – call it twin sisters saree

I hate it when they stereotype what saree can a mother wear and what saree can the daughter wear (ok, in this case they wear the same saree, but different blouses)!. But why does one have to be in a different age group to wear different types of blouses; the same woman may feel like an angel one day and a devil the same evening; and she needs to have different types and styles of blouses – one to hold on to her halo and other one to hold on to the horns!

I try to design two or three different types of blouses for each saree; even if it is a “event saree”, designed for a specific place, it is not a bad idea to have different blouses. At times it is better to get two exact same sarees to get all the material so you can experiment.

I do like this saree, by the way. It is from SareeWorld. About $400.

Sarees for Wedding Season

Wedding season is in the air. Every time I step outside I hear drums and wedding bands playing. In case you didn’t know, it is common to hire a brass band to play at your wedding. They band members wear uniforms that resemble the ones my high school marching band used to wear and they play lively Bollywood hits. The biggest sign that it is wedding season is that all of the homes of people tying the knot are lit up, inside and out, with twinkle lights. It almost feels like Christmas time, but not quite.

Anyway, in light of the season, here are a few interesting wedding saree designs that I’ve picked out from vasansi.com’s new wedding collection.

I love the long sleeved blouse and the vibrant orange-pink combination. $71.28

A soothing sea green faux georgette saree with a classy resham and gotta border. Again, I love the color combination. $78.04

There is a lot going on with this saree but it meshes together nicely. The vivid colors and detailing would make any lady stand out in a crowd. The cut of the blouse is also unique and flattering. $228.82

Sarees at Shilpa Shetty’s wedding reception

We wish the couple the very best!

Sarees seen at Shilpa Shetty’s wedding reception

Shilpa and her wedding sarees – Tarun Tahiliani creation for $100k

Shilpa Shetty is going to embark into a new life with her beau Raj Kundra and like any other bride; she too wants to look gorgeous like a fairy. To make Shilpa beautiful, designer Tarun Tahiliani has designed a special saree that worth Rs 50 lakh (about $100k). Shilpa’s jewelry also costs Rs 3 crore (about $600k).

During Mehendi, the bride chose to wear Kaftan instead of lehenga or saree and for the sangeet she wore Anarkali churidar-kurta. The wedding attire will see Shilpa in a traditional Bunt saree colored burgundy and red. For the reception to be held on Tuesday, Shilpa will wear a saree resemblance to a gown with 8,000 crystal work over it.

We wish the newly married couple the very best.

Archana Kocchar’s “Maya Wedding Collection”

Here are a few of the sarees from designer Archana Kocchar’s new “Maya Wedding Collection” which were displayed in Mumbai on November 9, 2009.

An Archana Kocchar creation featuring intricate beading.

Geeta Basra wearing a simple but sophisticated Archana Kocchar design.

Shenaz Treasurywala in a saree from the Maya Wedding Collection.

Images: timesofindia.com (BCCL/Pradeep Paliwal)

Detailed View of Shilpa Shetty’s engagement saree

Click on the picture for a better view. As you may already know, the saree was designed by Manish Malhotra and he referred to it as a “simple saree”. Also see the previous post on Shilpa Shetty Engagement Saree

I thought it was perfect saree for the occasion. And I understood the simple aspect of it as well – it is glitzy enough but at the same time it leaves enough room to add more glamour to it.

Shilpa Shetty Engagement Pictures – Pink saree by Manish Malhotra

Here is Shilpa in her pink Manish Malhotra saree.

“I have designed a very pretty pink saree with a red border for Shilpa. It’s a very simple saree.”

This is what Manish had to say about the saree! I guess his concept of simple is too complex for me to understand.

The body of the saree is simple but there is enough glamour, very appropriate for the occasion.

We wish Shilpa and Raj the very best! Hopefully they will get married soon and we will get to feast on some really complicated design by Manish!