Saree-spotting at Filmfare Awards 2012
Jan 31, 2012 Fashion & Bridal Wear
Given how everyone’s taken to wearing gowns, saree spotting at awards function should be accorded the status of a sport. We certainly did indulge in this sport and we bring you the saree sporting beauties from Filmfare Awards 2012.
Karisma and Kareena Kapoor in Manish Malhotra Sarees
Deepika Padukone and Udita Goswami
Diya Mirza, Raveena Tandon
Vidya Balan
Tags: Filmfare Awards 2012, Kareena Kapoor, Madhuri Dixit, vidya balan
Platinum Jewelry rules the Red Carpet at the 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards
Jan 25, 2012 Fashion & Bridal Wear, Precious Platinum
From Reese Witherspoon and Natalie Portman’s stacked bracelets, to Angelina Jolie and Jessica Biel’s diamond stud earrings, Hollywood’s leading actresses accessorized their red carpet gowns with gorgeous platinum jewelry at the 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards.
Platinum is naturally white, so it never changes color or fades, thereby maximizing the brilliance of diamonds and colored gemstones. It is the ideal setting for the red carpet, and all of life’s most important moments.
Angelina Jolie – Platinum and diamond stud earrings (25 carats) and Platinum and diamond ring (12 carats) by Lorraine Schwartz
Reese Witherspoon – Platinum and European cut diamond drop earrings (9 carats each), A pair of platinum and diamond bracelets from 1900 and a platinum and diamond bracelet from the 1920′s by
Fred Leighton
Natalie Portman – Platinum and diamond drop earrings, 3 platinum and diamond bracelets and platinum and pear shaped diamond cluster ring by Harry Winston
Jessica Biel – Platinum and round diamond opera length necklace worn down her back and platinum solitaire diamond stud earrings by (6.12 carats) by Tiffany & Co.
Emma Stone – Blackened platinum and ruby stud earrings (19 carats) by Lorraine Schwartz
Lea Michele – Blackened platinum and diamond earrings with blackened platinum and emerald ring (29 carats) by Lorraine Schwartz
Claire Danes – Platinum earrings with princess cut diamonds by Bulgari
Jessica Alba – Platinum earrings with diamonds (37.14 carats) by Bulgari
Kate Beckinsale – Platinum and diamond mesh bowtie earrings with platinum and diamond braided cuffs by Lorraine Schwartz. Total 300 carats of diamonds
Jodie Foster – Platinum and diamond earrings (8 carats); platinum bracelet with 84 diamonds (42.61 carats) and platinum and diamond ring by Bulgari
Stacey Keibler – Platinum and diamond cluster earrings by Chopard (9 carats)
Sofia Vergara – Platinum and diamond earrings; 2 Platinum and diamond bracelets; Platinum and diamond ring by Harry Winston
Diane Lane: -Platinum chandelier earrings with yellow and white diamond; Platinum bangle bracelets with yellow and white diamonds by Neil Lane
Zooey Deschanel – Platinum Estate ring from 1970 featuring pearl and diamonds by Van Cleef & Arpels
Dianna Agron – Platinum bow bracelet with onyx and diamonds and platinum line bracelet with diamonds and onyx from the 1920′s by Fred Leighton
Sarah Hyland – Blackened platinum and multicolored diamond flower earrings ; platinum and diamond ring; platinum and diamond cuff by Lorraine Schwartz
Piper Perabo – Platinum and diamond cuff; platinum and diamond stud earrings by Tiffany & Co.
Debra Messing – Blackened platinum, amethyst and emerald drop earrings; Platinum and emerald ring by Lorraine Schwartz
Julianne Moore – Platinum earrings with diamonds and emerald bead tassels by Fred Leighton
Julianna Margulies – Blackened platinum, green jade and diamond drop earrings by Lorraine Schwartz
Paula Patton – Platinum and diamond “Firecracker” earrings; platinum and diamond bracelets by Kwiat
Madonna – 5 platinum and diamond bracelets; platinum and diamond cocktail ring by Neil Lane
Helen Mirren – Platinum pendant earrings with sapphire and diamonds from the 1950′s; platinum barrel link bracelet with sapphire and diamonds from the 1930′s by Fred Leighton
Queen Latifah – Platinum and diamond chandelier earrings (30 carats); platinum and asscher cut diamond bracelet (40 carats) by Chopard
Jane Fonda – Platinum and diamond drop necklace (38 carats); platinum and diamond bracelet (43 carats); platinum and cushion cut diamond drop earrings (7 carats); platinum and diamond heart shaped rings featuring 390 diamonds (14 carats) by Chopard
Trousseau Trove at Kalki
Dec 30, 2011 Fashion & Bridal Wear
A destination for bridal wear ‘Kalki’ at Worli and Santacruz (W) in Mumbai caters to all the needs of a bride’s trousseau. From stunning lehenga cholis, rich designer sarees, elegant churidar kurtas to wedding accessories and an incredible range of fabrics, they offer a classic and timeless collection.
Shishir Gupta of Kalki spoke to WeddingSutra to tell us what’s popular at Kalki and what brides are wearing this season.
Gold is the most popular color this season, and the embroideries- antique zardozi with pearls.
Our price points for sarees range from Rs 4,000 to Rs 70,000. The non-bridal lehengas range from Rs 15,000 to Rs 45,000 and the exclusive bridal lehengas are priced between Rs 45,000 and Rs 3 lakh plus.
For the Mehendi many brides are looking at ensembles with an interesting cut—like a knee length uneven dress/skirt teamed with a corset. For the Sangeet, an Angarkha style top with a long skirt/lehenga. For the Cocktail, it’s a gown with gorgeous Swarovski stone work. For the Wedding the cut and the colours vary a lot, depending on the community the bride hails from and what she’s expected to wear on the Big Day.
Kalki is located at Prime Plaza, SV Road, Santacruz (West) and Nita Building, Annie Besant Road, Worli.www.kalkisarees.com
Tags: Bridal Wear, Kalki, Lehengas, Sarees
Season Specials
Dec 8, 2011 Fashion & Bridal Wear
Come the winter season and it’s time for parties and weddings. More than ever, we feel the need to look radiant – AND that’s not easy given the late nights and irregular meals that characterise this time of the year. Walk into a Kaya Skin Clinic and leave feeling and looking better with services customized for your skin. Kaya has a bouquet of services and solutions that help to rejuvenate and repair skin that has been damaged due to our busy lifestyles and age.
The team at Kaya will help put together a plan which would be a combination of services. Some of the services offered include Everyday Radiance, Aqua Radiance, Aqua Advanced Fairness, Meso Glow, Skin Polishing & Brightening and Vitality Peels. Each service has a specific set of benefits and is done by trained personnel – so you are assured the best results always!
And if that wasn’t reason enough, Kaya Skin Clinic has introduced ‘Radiant December Specials’, a special offering where you can now avail of expert beauty services starting Rs 990, through the month of December! Not only do you walk out of Kaya with gorgeous skin, but you can also stand a chance to win diamonds!
A Beauty Alert for November Brides
Nov 9, 2011 Fashion & Bridal Wear
As the day comes closer, the tension is building up and it all starts to show on your skin. In the hustle and bustle of wedding day preparations, if your skin care has taken a back seat, do not worry!! Kaya Skin Clinic’s 15-day Express Bridal Radiance Program is a quick-fix plan which will take the best possible care of your skin.
This program utilizes a combination of products, services and technology including Aqua Radiance with Oil Control Formula, Aqua Radiance with Vitamin Infusion, Aqua Fairness, Everyday Radiance with Mandelic peel, Meso Glow and Microdermabrasion and products like Kaya Skin Daily Use Sunscreen, Daily Moisturizing Sunscreen.
The program is spread over 3 sessions and is customized depending on their skin type- normal skin, tanned skin or acne prone skin.
Click here to know about Bridal Packages by Kaya Clinic or call Kaya Toll Free No: 1800-209-5292
Myrah presents the Bridal Pathway. A bouquet of services for the Bride to Be
Oct 24, 2011 Fashion & Bridal Wear
Myrah the spa at Juhu, Mumbai has a new offering for Brides To Be- the New Royal Aura Bridal Pathway. A Bride To Be can take the luxurious package 6 months, 3 months or even one month before her wedding. The Bridal Pathway comprises of body toning massages, exfoliation body wraps, facials and bath soaks, with each and every service spelling luxury, decadence and healing benefits.
The Bridal Pathway starts with a Total Detox Journey along with the Detox Massage which will help her get rid of all the toxins and re-mineralize the skin. Next would be to Destress the body with the Sports massage or the Royal Aura Signature Massage. This can be followed by exotic Body polishes like the Silken Sheen Diamond Polish or the luxurious Amber & Caviar Body Peeling to de-tan and even the skin tone. The indulgence continues with hydrating envelopments like Hibiscus & Caviar or Jasmine & Caviar which helps in hydrating the skin with the beneficial ingredients from plants and flowers. The Facials include- The Royal Oxygen Facial for dehydrated skin or the Diamond Aura Facial and a Vitamin C Facial to maintain a healthy skintone. The journey continues with Queen’s Divinity bath where rose petals and milk are used to rejuvenate and hydrate the skin and a foot reflexology massage.
Ace Makeup Artist Bianca spoke to WeddingSutra about Myrah’s new offering: “As a makeup artist, I believe every face that I work on needs a flawless Canvas, Myrah assists me in achieving the same.” While she recommends the Wedding Pathway as a must-experience for brides/ grooms what is her suggestion for others seeking a rejuvenating experience at Myrah? “Eclat instant is a revolutionary facial care product and only available @Myrah spa Juhu. This is what I recommend before any makeup or makeover is done.”
Myrah
11 Palm Springs Society, J.V.P.D Scheme, Mumbai 49
022-26253968 / 4243, 26704686 / 782
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Delhi’s most sought-after bridal & couture label, now in Mumbai
Oct 3, 2011 Fashion & Bridal Wear
His clients include India’s super-rich, usually brides from Mumbai, Delhi, Raipur, Indore and Nagpur looking for a very exclusive, bling-rich lehenga. If you’re not keeping a close watch on bridal fashion designers, chances are, you wouldn’t have heard of designer Ankur Batra and his label Ecru; the Delhi-based designer has never participated in a Fashion Week and rarely shares pictures of his work with the media. Which is why, fashionistas quip that Ecru is one of Delhi’s best kept secrets- Ankur Batra, the low-profile, charming and endearing designer who custom-makes the most ‘wow’ ensembles! Batra and his business partner Amita Shukla run two labels ‘Ecru’ for couture & bridal wear, and ‘Amber’ the luxury prêt label. Now ‘Amber’ has opened their first signature label in Mumbai—at Om Chambers, Kemps Corner, the once most sought-after address for couturiers.
Batra emphasises that most of his bridal clientele from all over India will continue to meet him personally in Delhi, while the Mumbai store will showcase the luxury prêt label only. He explains: “Our approach, both on Amber and Ecru—are a very personalized approach to design, flawless creations that are one of a kind, beautifully crafted and neatly finished”. Brides who can afford to buy an Ankur Batra creation travel from wherever they are, to Delhi to meet the designer at his opulent studio in Chattarpur, Delhi, which also houses a private spa that is open for clients only. Post the consultations and fittings brides can get a make-up consultation by Ecru’s in-house make-up expert Anu Kaushik, so everything is just-perfect for the big day!
Click here to see photographs of Real Brides who picked ensembles by
Ankur Batra: Geetika Sharma Mehrotra, Swatee Jayaswal and Palak Arora
Tags: Amber, Amita Shukla, Ankur Batra, Delhi, Ecru, Lehengas
Bridal Asia hosts a glittering Fashion Show
Sep 28, 2011 Fashion & Bridal Wear
Bridal Asia hosted their fashion show on 26th September in New Delhi. The designers participating in Bridal Asia 2011 include Sabyasachi, Siddharth Tytler, Shantanu & Nikhil, Falguni & Shane Peacock, Pallavi Jaikishan and Raghuvendra Rathore. Here are the pictures of the fashion show.
The Jewellery paired with all the creations is by Punjab Jewellers- Rajeev Verma.
The Bridal Asia exhibition is from 30th September to 2nd October 2011 at Hotel Ashoka, New Delhi.
Shane Peacock (left), Siddartha Tytler (right)
Pallavi Jaikishan
Raghuvendra Rathore
Sabyasachi
Tags: 2011, Bridal Asia, Pallavi Jaikishan, Punjab Jewellers, Raghuvendra Rathore, Rajeev Verma, Sabyasachi, Shane Peacock, Siddartha Tytler
Bhairavi Jaikishan to present ‘The Enchanted Garden’ at India Bridal Week
Sep 23, 2011 Fashion & Bridal Wear
As a little girl Bhairavi Jaikishan would spend a lot of time at her mother’s fashion studio, and fashion designing was the most natural career choice for the daughter of celebrated designer Pallavi Jaikishan. So after completing her textile designing at Sophia College, Bhairavi went on to study fashion designing in the United States and then returned to Mumbai where she set up her label ‘Bhairavi Jaishan’ in 1987.
Bhairavi is participating at a Fashion Week for the first time– she showcases her collection ‘The Enchanted Garden’ at India Bridal Week on 24th September. Bhairavi retails bridal and occasion wear at her store in Juhu and she is showing her creations on the ramp, after almost a decade. Says Bhairavi: “Family commitments have kept me very busy, now my sons are 9 and 5 years old, so I can now devote a little more time to work”. Unlike most designers, Bhairavi is rarely seen at glamorous dos and she and her businessman husband prefer to spend their free time with family and close-friends only. “I’m a very private person”, states Bhairavi “I don’t even have a Facebook account, even though all my friends are cajoling me to get on to FB.”
Bhairavi says her clothes are inspired by life in general, and her collections are a lot about feelings. She says: “It’s all about feeling beautiful and confident, and not just about looking beautiful.” At India Bridal Week, Bhairavi will showcase sarees, lehengas, ornate kurtas. “The classic, traditional creations have been given an avante garde modern touch while retaining the richness of embroidery, detailing and texture”, she adds.
Bhairavi’s late father Shankar Jaikishan, was the eternal prince of Hindi film music, did she ever toy with the idea of making a career in film and music? “Not films, but if I had a good voice, I would have loved to be a singer”, she says. One of her father’s last compositions- Zindagi Ek Safar Hain Suhana from Andaz, is her favourite composition, and her other favorites include Baharon phool barsaon, Mera joota hai Japani and Aaja sanam.
Pallavi and Bhairavi Jaikishan
Bhairavi’s collection will be showcased at India Bridal Week on 24th September
Tags: Bhairavi Jaikishan, India Bridal Week, Lehengas, Pallavi Jaikishan
Ritu Kumar designs for Bollywood
Sep 22, 2011 Fashion & Bridal Wear
One of our favorite designers, Ritu Kumar dresses up the ladies in Dia Mirza’s first production, Love Breakups Zindagi. The snapshots from the film show gorgeous bridal wear from the designer’s bridal brand “Ri”. Dia Mirza, who was first dressed by Ritu Kumar during her Miss India reign more than a decade back, looks breathtaking in her designs.
Tags: Dia Mirza, Love Breakup Zindagi, Ritu Kumar
