Translucent embroidered saree from Abdul Haldar

I like the translucent embroidered saree from Abdul Haldar.

Bipasha Basu at Lakme Fashion Week showing off Rocky S Saree

Bipasha Basu was the show-stopper at the Lakme Fashion Week and these are her own words:

I was the modern Indian bride at the Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) and all I can say is that when I get married, I want to look just like the way I looked yesterday.

Rocky gave me a beautiful saree but I have a phobia that I would trip on the ramp. So, wearing a saree just makes that phobia increase because a saree always makes it a little difficult to walk. I feel, ‘what if I fall down in front of so many people who are watching me’. But thankfully I did well.

Kicking off a fashion week and being the first showstopper is a great high. The mood is really upbeat at the fashion week.

The reviews have been less than glowing. Interestingly they are not negative about the designs but about the “walk on the ramp” by Bipasha.

Times of India said:

Bipasha Basu was dressed in a lemon and beige saree designed by Rocky S with red stone neckpiece courtesy Queenie Dhody’s Giantti collection. But the actress failed to impress with the not that great off-shoulder outfit. The stunner, for a change, seemed low on confidence as she walked the ramp.

Bipasha was far away from being the stunning model she once used to be and failed to stand out in the horde of other models walking in Rocky S’ bridal collection. But with her pretty face and bright smile, Bipasha did glam up the show, which needed the oomph factor in the absence of Bollywood glitterati on the front row. Even beau John Abraham gave the show a miss as he was abroad shooting for a film.

All in all, the first show of Lakme Fashion Week was bit of a disappointment.

Love the new Sri Lankan Airline Saree Uniform -iconic Kandyan Saree

Sri Lankan airlines flight stewardesses display their new attire in Colombo.

Their iconic Kandyan Saree uniform still retains its oriental charm but yet have a distinctive modern appeal and contemporary look. The new colour palette plays with the soft hues of sea blue splashed with the delicate multi-hued motifs of the peacock feather with its shimmering iridescent bursts of electric orange mottled with dark, light blue and white.

I will post some more pics of this awesome saree. This is a quadra-dose of delight for me; I love uniform sarees, I love iconic ethnic drapes, I love gorgeous peacock color combination and I think that Sri Lankan beauties are adorable!

Hate the disjointed border on a saree

Just absolutely hate the disjointed borders on a saree! Shown at the Chennai fashion week a few weeks ago.

Deepika Gehani’s Pink hues

Not thrilled with this one – I do like the baby pink color and the various hues that she has incorporated, but this forced drape where a portion of the blouse shows is just getting on my nerves – especially after what Elizabeth Hurley did.

You don’t have to tuck the saree to reveal things – let it be a natural part of the drape.

Love the head band with the saree

It is not matching but coordinated, I think it goes rather well with the translucent quality of the saree and the contemporary look.

Satya Paul Fragrance collection is available now – I love it!

I really liked the collection. It is indeed like going to a fine fragrance shop – there are sarees that are light and airy, there are sarees that have floral overtones, there are sarees that have complex woody notes : and having the sense of smell and sight and texture built in to a saree is an amazing achievement.

The above saree might not be my favorite, but I appreciate the emotions and whimsy that has been built in to it.

Source Satya Paul

Archana Kocchar Sarees

KBJ group Fashion Show by designer Archana Kocchar at Sahara Star.

I like the vibrant colors and the shape hugging design.