It has been a longtime since I have immersed my self in the world of sarees. Procrastination is the most easy thing to do in this world. What jolted me from my stillness was of course the wedding of Deepika and Ranveer. One look at the Manglorean wedding saree and you knew instantly that it was a Kanjeevaram. The Kanjeevaram I feel does not get its due. Especially as the perfect choice for a bride. The silk is at its shiny best and the zari attractive and eye catching. Not to mention the varies hues the saree is woven in. Thou my favorite are the dark colors. If it is a light hue especi ..read more

As little girls, frills had a special place in our hearts. The cute wavy fabric made us feel like little princesses.Unfortunately societal norms decide for us age appropriate wear. The little frills that were such a integral part of our daily wear fade away with our sweet innocence. The first time I saw the frill saree my heart just leaped with joy. What a wonderful marriage of the adult saree with the cuteness of the frill. A design feature till date of the frock a dress worn by little girls and not women. In subtle candy colors the saree can make a adult woman feel like the little princess t ..read more

 "Simple yet stylish " seems to be the mantra of the stars as they welcome Lord Ganesh in their homes.                                                           Achint Kaur in a soft linen from @sutabombay                                       Mansi Roy is  what looks like a cotton silk off white wonder          ..read more

It is the eve of Ganesh Chaturthi and today is my final post in the series "simple but stylish." I hope that you have enjoyed reading them as much I have writing them for you. Please do share your looks if they have been inspired by the theme and I will feature the same in my blog at the end of his stay with us. India is a land of diversity yet we are united by our love for all things common to us. The saree is an absolute classic example as how we are ultimately bound together through a common thread. Despite the thread being woven in different styles and colors. Today's feature is the "Chan ..read more

In our tradition and culture it is imperative that for certain rituals you have to wear only silk. Silk in India is worn mostly on occasion and silk sarees for these occasions are heavily embroidered with zari. If keeping it simple is your theme this year while celebrating the arrival of Lord Ganesha then the Narayanpeth Saree is perfect for you. It is the perfect blend of festive yet not screaming for attention a choice perfect for the woman on the go. The history of the Narayanpeth Saree is very interesting. It is believed that in 1630 AD, Maratha King Chatrapati Shivaji on his travels ca ..read more

Simple is beautiful, in today's fast paced life of constantly trying to better each other, there is no space to accept simplicity. Be it in clothes, food or our life choices we are trying to dazzle the people around us. What we seem to forget is there is a grace in simplicity which overshadows the most embellished piece of cloth. It stands tall with its clean lines and solid color making its pristine existence drown out all the other noise. This being my what to wear for the Ganpati Festival series the theme is "Simplicity with Panache" one of the sarees that absolutely fits this bill is th ..read more

The festival season has begun and knocking at our door will soon be Lord Ganesha who is known to remove all obstacles and evils. There are a lot of preparations in store for his arrival and usually the woman of the house gets busy getting everything done to perfection. Take into consideration the rain gods who are still visiting us,  dressing up for the occasion becomes quite difficult for her. This series is about the various options for the lady of the house, so that this Ganpati festival she can welcome the God in style at the same time keeping it classic, simple and easy to handle. N ..read more

The rains are bidding us adieu as they begin their journey back to their abode in the skies. Not to leave us disappointed with their sudden departure they leave behind a colorful legacy of pink,reds, yellow which sing to us of the beauty in this universe. Flower The skies have cleared and I can see a rainbow peeking from Infinity, Red, pink and blue, it smeared happiness with it hues, As I longed for it to come down from the skies my eye caught you hiding by your yellow smiled at me and  a blush of red caught my eye anew delicate as the morning dew , flower you are my rainbow I can admi ..read more

Rakshabandhan is around the corner. A day dedicated to the special bond that a brother and sister share. Relationships evolve and so does this relationship, from innocent chatter and jealous fights to matured conversations. From just you and me discussions to a wife, husband and kids equation. Change main be constant for this relationship, what doesn't change is the emotion. That remains as is, the fierce love for each other which does not need to be proved on a daily basis, but when the need rises, stands tall to protect each other from any harm that may come the way. With the rains still pl ..read more

The love of god is something that is not measurable. In moments when you think that there is no road ahead you find a door open and you stand in front of a road that never was. Sometimes when we go through rough times we feel that god has abandoned us. More than often we hear that god tests us.  I personally dont know if that is true, Love is always unconditional and it never puts its subject to test.  In the universe which is ruled by cause and effect, we more than often face consequences of our actions. God's grace saves us from our selves' from our understanding and our interpreta ..read more