Kundan and Pearl Earrings by Label Amara

Label Amara Potli Bag

The parrot motif potli bag featuring an intricate zardosi and sequin work

My other favourites from the website are the classy jewels by Shilpa Purii,  printed juttis by Vanshika Ahuja and casual kurties by IDAR :





So, if you are also looking forward to buy some ethnic wear and accessories online, whether for your trousseau or for your ethnic wardrobe - try Jivaana where you can find them all at one place. Happy Shopping!
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Nitika

Hey everyone!

The wedding season is in full swing and with so many celebrities getting married lately, new fashion trends are coming up for inspiration for the the to-be brides.

While last year it was all about lehenga sarees and jacket-style lehengas that were ruling the ramps as well as the silver screen, this season – a trend that has  stood out in the Indian wedding fashion is of Ethnic Wedding Gowns.

Wedding gowns have been quite popular in the Western culture, but their Indian-ised version or I should say the ethnic gowns are now being accepted in the Indian culture as well.

So much so that many Indian brides are ditching the heavy-duty lehengas for trendy yet ethnic wedding gowns for their special day. As it’s no more only about looking their best but also being comfortable on the D-day so that they can enjoy all the festivities with ease.

Recently, two popular brides - Sherry Shroff and Kishwer Merchant were seen in strikingly similar wedding gowns by Gaurav Gupta in different colors.

Kishwer Merchant and Sherry Shroff

If you also want to try a different look on your wedding, then you should pick an ethnic gown that is similar in work to a traditional lehenga (featuring intricate work in zari, Swarovski etc. and in bright colors like red, fuchsia, peach etc.) but has a modern twist in its silhouette- just like this pink gown from Craftsvilla - that's both glamorous and easy-to-style.



If you are looking for more inspiration, then check out these beautiful designs by Sabyasachi and Manish Malhotra - that are absolutely elegance-personified.

The peach colored ethnic gown by Sabyasachi features his trademark work with a jacket detailing that gives it a fusion twist - and is perfect for a day wedding.

For a night wedding and for a glam look, a wedding gown like this red one from Manish Malhotra is a perfect work with its A-line silhouette and intricate work. You can also go for a more conservative neckline that works best for your body type.


A contemporary silhouette, flattering fit and unique design blended with intricate work makes a wedding gown a perfect choice for the modern brides who don't want to go the conventional route and want to be the trendsetters.

While I have picked my 5 favorite picks from the wedding gowns I have seen recently, you can look for more options on Pinterest or browse through the endless options available at online shopping websites like Craftsvilla.

What's your take on the ethnic wedding gown trend? Do you also think more brides would be opting these trendy gowns instead of lehengas in the coming wedding season?

Let me know your views in Comments below!
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Nitika

Last weekend I attend an unusual Bloggers Meet organized by my favorite Ethnic wear brand - W for Woman. At The Unusuals Meet, W for Woman launched their Spring Summer'16 collection which is all about breaking the stereotypes and experimenting with your wardrobe.

Taking Fusion wear a step ahead, the latest collection by W for Woman features a genre of clothing that is rooted in Indian sensibilities yet adapts well to the western outlook.

Introducing a new concept the Stiletto Kurta, the collection highlights long straight kurtas which can be teamed up easily with churidar, pants or even jeans for a comfortable yet chic look that is perfect for work as well as casual day out.




If you love quirky prints, W's latest collection will surely catch your fancy, as it has vibrant colors and bold and geometric prints, artsy prints and color-block patterns that give a toned down look as well as flatter every body type.


W for Woman has surely taken their collection a notch up from last year with introduction of interesting hemlines, usage of sheer fabrics in the designs, a variety of cropped pants and culottes, long and short Gilets, capes and much more, that are perfect for a Layered look that is totally trending this season.


Their latest collection of accessories and clutches is also to die for and perfectly compliments the apparel available across the stores.

The key highlights of the collection are :

• Capes and Gilets : The collection features long and short capes as well as gilets that can be teamed up with different kurtas for a fusion look. If you are a fan of the layered look, team up the stiletto kurtas with long sleeveless capes for a trendy look. The short gilets are also a fun addition to your fusion wardrobe which are easy to style and can be mixed and matched in different ways.

• Cropped Pants and Culottes : Are you bored of styling your kurtas with the regular leggings or palazzos? Team up your favorite kurta with a trendy pair of culottes or cropped pants from the new collection of W for Woman, which are available in vibrant colors.

• Artsy from the Wishful collection : If you love experimenting, Artsy from the Wishful collection will surely catch your fancy, as it beautiful combines Art with wearable fashion, bringing out a trendy yet wearable look for all occasions.

Here's my Unusual Layered look in which I teamed up a bright kurta with a contrast printed cape and palazzo pants.

Girls just like to Pose :D

Hey lovely readers!
This post dates back to a fun and exciting Bloggers Meet organized by W a few weeks back to celebrate the launch of its Festive collection at their Vasant Kunj store at DLF Promenade.

The event was attended by bloggers and stylists from in and around Delhi. The brand showcased their festive range like Azaria, Benaras, Sehar, and Zenith from the Wishful range. We also played some fun games over a hi-tea session and thoroughly enjoyed the event.

I personally loved their collection which was a mix of daily wear kurtas to some beautifully crafted suits and kurtas for special occasions. I have picked a beautiful kurta from their Orangeade range which I will surely feature in an outfit post soon.

Here are a few pictures from the event :

Hey everyone!
Hope all is doing well at your end. I attended a friend's wedding last weekend which went amazing. Also, it was the first wedding I attended after a gap of 3 years, and being a die-hard Punjabi, I just love North-Indian weddings with all the fun and flair.
I will share the pictures of my outfit shortly.
Talking about weddings reminded me of how I missed on writing about Study By Janak, a designer wear store located in the South Ex market, Delhi ( having other branches too ), I was invited to review and check out their latest collection a few weeks ago.
From casual wear to classy ethnic wear, the brand offers everything intact in it with the class and persona of luxury lifestyle.
I was literally in love with all the beautiful embellished ethnic wear garments at the store, be it the metallic toned gowns, neon accent lehengas, sequin sarees or suits.

Here are few pictures from my visit to the store :

Hey everyone!!!
While writing this post I realized that I have featured ethnic wear in only one or maybe two posts, ever since I started blogging. But that doesn't make me love Indian traditional wear any less. Infact, many people compliment and tell me that I look much pretty in Indianwear as compared to western apparel.
Well, I agree to that as our ethnic wear has that elegant and sophisticated appeal, which can make anyone look pretty and classy.

And when it comes to ethnic wear brands in India, one of the most popular and renowned brands is BIBA, which offers a stylish, reasonable and trendy range of traditional wear designed for today's women - who are career-oriented, style conscious and yet respect their traditions and culture. I visited their store last Saturday to check out their latest collection.

The collection boasted of everything from traditional Anarkalis, embroidered motifs, fusion kurtas to kurtas with matching palazzo pants, churidar sets, and much more, in endless range of colors and designs.
Have a look at my favorites from the collection :

Anarkali Churidar Set