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The Lakme Fashion Week Summer / Resort 2012 displayed some of the trendiest hair-dos for the season. The styles were in sync with the international summer/spring trends and were spiced up with the most interesting elements. The spectrum ranged from over-the-top bouffants to sleek, swept-back styles.

The slick hairstyles ranged from ponytails to clean updos bejeweled with lovely hair accessories. Vikram Phadnis’s show had high fashion up-dos adorned with bangles and crochet laces. It looked so pretty and very innovative we must say.  Dia looked stunning as she walked the ramp for Reve and Khushali Kumar donning the dainty tiara over a messy yet elegant undo.

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Hyderabad, the state’s capital has loads to offer to shopaholic brides. Known as, ‘The City of Pearls’, the city does have the most amazing pearl and glass jewellery. Pearls were an inherent part of the royal jewellery of the Nizams who ruled Hyderabad many years ago and were popularized by them back then. Ever since, the citys’ craftsmen make artistic jewellery using pearls and attracts a lot of buyers from all over the world.

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Pradeep and Neha Hirani the leading couple of the Indian fashion industry, just launched the most innovative label – Karmik at the ongoing Lakme Fashion Week and expanded their portfolio by adding a whole new and interesting dimension to it.

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Payal presented a line of bridal wear for the ‘Summer Bride’ inspired by Shakespeare’s- A Midsummer Night’s Dream, at the ongoing Lakme Fashion Week Summer /Resort 2012. The collection included a stunning line of dresses, gowns, lehengas, sarees and salwar kurtas.

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We are HUGE fans of Bibhu Mohapatra’s stunning creations! So of course, when we heard he would be showing at Lakme Fashion Week, we were super excited! This was definitely the show we were most looking forward to, especially since it was his first showing in India.

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Wedding shopping in West Bengal can be a delight for brides-to-be! Bengal has a lot to offer from Kantha embroidered sarees and bedsheets to lovely starched cotton sarees in fresh pastel shades for casual wear. Bengal has a rich tradition of weaving splendidly patterned cotton sarees in fine texture and contrasting colours with heavy borders. The cotton sarees from Bengal are a timeless beauty.

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Sarees are a part of every Indian bride’s wardrobe. At with many different wedding functions, the Indian bride usually stocks up on a varied range of sarees. The care and maintenance of different types of sarees varies depending on the material and type of saree.

Some sarees like pure Kanjivaram silk sarees are extremely expensive and if preserved well, can be passed down from one generation to another.

Cotton Sarees Types

Cotton sarees are very wearable and every Indian bride has at least a few of them stocked in her closet. They are not too expensive and best for a hot climate. Special care for maintaining cotton sarees include:

• Washing them separately as dark colours usually bleed.
• Avoid immersing these sarees in water for long time as this would lead to fading of colour
• Dry them in the shade
• Starch them after every wash to retain the shine and colour

Chiffon and Georgette Sarees

Chiffon and Georgette sarees need to be handled with care as both these fabric are very delicate and prone to tear easily. Special care for maintaining chiffon and georgette sarees include:

• Handwash gently and allow the water to drip
• Do not squeeze or wrap tightly
• Avoid using too many pins as the fabric might tear
• Do not hang these for long time as they might lose their shape
• Refold these sarees from time to time to avoid ripping on creases

Tissue and Organza Saris

These materials are delicate and need much care. These sarees should always be dry cleaned as machine wash can cause the saree to tear. Special care for maintaining tissue and organza sarees include:

• Dry clean only
• Do not hang. Keep them folded
• Store them by wrapping them in a muslin cloth
• Refold these sarees from time to time to avoid ripping on creases

Silk Saree Maintenance Tips

These sarees are the most expensive and require high maintenance. Silk sarees can last for decades without losing their freshness, if maintained with proper care. Special care for maintaining silk sarees include:

• Dry clean only
• Refold these sarees from time to time to avoid fading on the creases
• Do not store them with sarees of other materials. Store them separately
• Try to keep them wrinkle free
• Never dry the saree under direct sun
• Always iron on medium heat and do not spray water while ironing as it might leave a stain
• Store them folded and wrapped in a pure cotton cloth as this would allow the saree to breathe.
• Store them in a cool dark place in the cupboard to avoid discoloration.

Image Credits number wise : 1 & 2 : Unknown |  3 : made-from-india.com | 4 : ibre2fashion.com | 5 : amillionlives.net

So here it is! The first in our series of Indian wedding shopping posts to get you started on shopping for your wedding around India – explore this diverse country and what each state has to offer! We begin with the beautiful state of Kashmir…

Kashmir is a shoppers’ paradise; shop for various home décor elements and some exclusive Pashmina and Shahtoosh stoles for your wedding trousseau. Kashmir is known for these exceptional shawls. Pashmina is spun from the fur of Ibex- a mountain goat found on the highlands of Ladakh. It takes 5 -12 months to hand embroider one Pashmina and hence they are expensive. They are available in pastel shades with exquisitely embroidered paisley or floral motifs.

Shahtoosh on the other hand are a kind of a stole; very light but extremely warm. They are also known as ring shawls for their ability to pass through a ring. They are crafted using the fur of Tibetian Antelopes and are sinfully expensive because of the scarcity of the raw material. These shawls are rarely dyed and are available in earthy tones such as grey or brown.  You can pair a Shahtoosh shawl with anything. It definitely is a good buy!

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Explore India as never before as we take you on a shopping spree around the various regions of the country. India, being so diverse, each region has to offer you something exclusive for your wedding. Travel around and discover the local crafts and culture of India and pick up some exclusive stuff for your trousseau and home.

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Its wedding season and we have been busy, busy, busy! But now we are back with lots of wedding news, tips and information as usual. First off, here is a little bit about the event we had together with Kiehl’s (yes, Kiehl’s is now in Bombay!!! So exciting!) When we heard Kiehl’s was launching in India, we were excited, but when they asked us at Marry Me to host an event at their flagship store, we were super excited! Kiehl’s has long been one of our preferred skincare brands. But after this event, post trying out all their products, they are definitely a favourite!

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