Namma Karnataka is one of the most beautiful states in India, which is filled with nature, tradition and culture! This is the land of many Traditional textile weaves! The Rich cultural heritage of Karnataka gives it a chance to host multiple cultures from north to south which are extremely diverse. To give an ode to the textiles of this karunadu it dates back to the 8th Century. Some of the most popular weaves from the region are llkal Sarees, Mysore Silk Sarees, Udupi Cotton Sarees, Molkalmuru sarees, Guledgudd Khun, Patteda Anchu, while Kasuti and Sandur Lambani Embroidery&n ..read more

It was the middle of September when me and my friends were planning to go for a monsoon trip. We were searching for places. As we hit upon staying at a Kotagiri resort, we decided on going to Green Nest. The most beautiful time to visit the southern hills are during the months of September. Its neither too sunny or nor too rainy. Its a perfect autumn weather where the temperature is just right in-between 14-22* C  #TimeSpan (Ooty to Kotagiri Resort) Our plan was to reach Kotagiri via the Bandipur forest, taking a pitstop in Renukamba Tatte Idli on the via Mysore Road. it takes aroun ..read more

Mainstream fashion trends have always been a reflection of the social norms, transforming ideologies, and defining moments of the eras. From the casual worker uniforms of the 40s to the skirts and dresses of the Hollywood ’50s, and the bell-bottoms flowy clothes of the disco 60-70s, fashion has always been a distillation of their particular eras. Rapidly advancing technology, environmental conscious sustainability, rising minimalistic tendencies, and the total domination of social media being at the forefront for the turn of the century, will be the focus of fashion in the future. A white-do ..read more

It’s been quite a busy year and with being a blogger and trying to manage my day job, I have completely been stressed and over worked. I have been craving for a vacation all along. So, my dear friend reached out to me if I want to go and visit this Indus Valley Ayurvedic Center in Mysore. I was super excited and needed a break from me busy being busy. I jumped the wagon and was super elated to be taken away from the hustle bustle of the city into the tranquility of nature. On Tuesday morning very groggily, I was woken up by Nikita at 6am asking if our cabs were booked to leave, I did remember ..read more

Some Days after having worked for long hours, I just drop dead on the bed. These days are becoming more frequent. I have been working hard at the office, then creating content for my instagram. In the midst of it all, I look dull, tired and haggard most of the times. I have started neglecting my skincare and stopped pampering myself altogether. I have so many cuticles and dead skin on my hands and feet that they irritate me. My glowing skin looks dull and lifeless. It has gotten an unhealthy tan which makes me look so weak. The pandemic may currently be in a regression, but I still don’t feel ..read more

Up your sartorial game with Amrutam’s show-stealing online designer jewellery pieces. The festive season gives the perfect excuse to add some sparkle and bling to your attire. With the spirit of celebration in the air, there isn’t a better time to invest in some spell-binding festive jewellery styles. From choker necklaces and bracelets to chaandbali earrings and statement rings, if you’re looking for pieces for the upcoming festivities, Amrutam has some stunning indian designer jewellery for almost every occasion. What to wear for Rakshabandhan? Featuring classic pairings of tribal silver cho ..read more

Monsoon has arrived. Monsoon spells doom for the skin. Rubbery, Leathery skin, already sweaty and sticky because of the summers, becomes patchy, lifeless, dull and just makes you look sullen. Combine this with hormonal changes, chemical product use and the use of masks, our skin is crying for our help.  While we already know the bad, the good is that we can transform our skin into healthy and radiant skin with the use of natural skincare products and home remedies.  The regime we all know- Cleansing, exfoliating, toning, moisturising. We need to do everything, but finding out the rig ..read more

My grandmother always told me that the secret to healthy and radiant skin always lies with mother nature. It is mother nature who knows best. Somewhere as we grow up we tend to forget their wise words. Something similar happened to me too. My life became hectic as I grew up. The time for home care for my skin and decreased further. I started trying to replicate the goodness I got from natural products with chemical products. How wrong was I. I started to lose hope until I discovered CBD oil. CBD is extracted from the leaves of the plant and hemp seed oil is extracted from the seeds of thi ..read more

The Cinderella story is proof that all it takes is the right pair of shoes to change your life. If not life but sure helps in bringing your entire look together. No matter how fancy your outfit and accessories may be, the entire look isn’t complete until you grab the right pair of shoes to complement it. Shoes bind everything together, helping you make an unforgettable style statement. When it comes to shoes, the obsession is real. Once you are addicted to them, it gets harder to tame your addiction. For every occasion, big and small or casual and special, there’s a pair of shoes to speak of ..read more

The famous Lal-paar saree is something I have wanted for a very long time. Aishwarya Rai who wore it the best in Devdas or Jacqueline who looked gorgeous in the latest Genda Phool song, the Lal paar shada (white saree with red borders) has been quite popular in the MUST-HAVE sarees. Haven’t you always wanted to style the Bengali look for yourself? The Lal paar or Garad saree is usually a plain white or off white saree with a beautiful red border. The white embodies purity and the red symbolises fertility. On festivals and special occasions, this is primarily donned by the women of Bengal. The ..read more