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25 Ethnic Indian bridal lehenga designs inspired by the latest fashion trends

Take a look at 25 ethnic and gorgeous Indian bridal lehenga designs inspired by the latest fashion trends of 2015

What’s up brides? Are you all geared up for the D-day? Have you been able to shortlist your bridal lehenga? Did I hear you say that you are looking for something which is a bit traditional and a bit modern.. Looks ethnic yet stylish? So, today we have got not one but 25 gorgeous bridal lehenga designs for you to draw your inspiration from. Afterall, we want to make sure that you look stunning in an outfit you have been dreaming about ever since. That same lehenga that you have visualized so often, that when you see, you would know it’s the one! Take a look at a collection brought to you by Zuri. These lehengas are exquisite, beautiful, glamorous, comfortable and celebrate life in a blissful way.

Whether it is a theme wedding with a particular color being the focus-point, a destination that tends to rule the attire or a motif as the signature design for the entire wedding, all you have to do is customize it as per the requirements. But, if you aren’t too keen on the concept of getting it stitched, then visit designers such as Rohit Bal, Anita Dongre, and Manish Malhotra. Their latest 2015 collection is bespoke, traditional, ethnic as well as modern. In-sync with the latest color-theme, embroideries, fabrics with a dash of their own signature style. Take for example-Rohit Bal. His latest bridal collection has been themed around the color Ivory. Brides who are in love with subtle colors or have a day/summer wedding can go for something from his collection. Opt for a collared long jacket with flared lehenga or a short jacket on a choli. Bal has made sure that his signature floral motif is represented in each and every piece! Speaking about jackets! This might sound quite odd though, but a silk/velvet jacket (with heavy embellishments) is so trendy these days that you can have it on at any of your wedding functions and still look super-stylish. In fact, this is a great option for the brides getting married this winter. Besides, an awesome way to beat the winter chill 😉 However, do make sure that your wedding lehengas is simple.

If you are in love with a bit of a bling then Anita Dongre is just the designer for you. A perfect royal lehenga for your wedding day with shades of bright gold and deep red or burgundy, detailing with gota-patti work and zardozi on both lehenga and a crop top. Now, isn’t that splendid?

These days, another trend that has become quite a rage is the quirky color theme. Last month I attended a wedding and saw the bride flaunting a pastel colored choli paired with a neon ghagra! What a visual delight. If you aren’t too sure of this style for the wedding day, then go for it for your mehendi ceremony. If it’s a winter wedding, then opt for a silk choli and pair it up with an embroidered ghagra. This combination will give you a perfect traditional yet fashion forward look.

Another amazing trend in the world of Indian fashion scene is a long choli.. Like a kurta. A lehenga with a long choli is just perfect for your engagement. You can have your choli in a combination of net and any other fabric, such as silk, satin or velvet.

So, you lovely bride-to-be! Are you all set to look gorgeously pretty on your special day? Atleast we look forward to your beautiful wedding pictures.

Jun12

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20 Gorgeous Indian bridal sarees inspired by South India

Take a look at 20 gorgeous silk sarees inspired by South India. This winter, try them out and look gracefully stylish!

Now that the summer wedding season has nearly come to end and in no time, we shall all be gearing up for the beautiful winter wedding season, so why not try out something equally attractive for that time? I love plain silk sarees with booties or golden borders. Besides, silk is my first choice for winters. It is graceful, comes in gorgeous colors, has lovely embroidery and that makes it extremely popular within the category of sarees. And, the Indian wedding time is all about flaunting bright colors, wearing an extra dash of glitter, looking glamorously festive. That’s why today, Zuri brings to you 20 elegant Indian bridal sarees that draw their inspiration from South India.

There are mainly 4 types of silks: (i) Mulburry, (ii) Muga, (iii) Tussore, and (iv) Eri silk. Of all the states/cities that specialize in silk sarees, southern part of India tends to dominate! Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu are the major hubs of Indian silk industry. The traditional silk sarees like the Kanjeevaram sarees, Konrad sarees, Mysore silk sarees, Pochampally Ikat sarees, etc. are the high-end creations that reflect the true craftsmanship of artisans. If you are the bride-to-be, we highly recommend atleast one silk saree in your wedding trousseau. It is a timeless piece that can be passed on from one generation to another. Even if you happen to be the bridesmaid for an upcoming wedding, do try out this wonderful garment. You can obviously drape it in a unique fashion. Maybe go for a halter neck or a backless blouse. And if you are the mother/mother-in-law of our pretty bride, then South Indian silk saree is ideal attire for the wedding day!

If you are planning to shop for just the right South Indian silk saree for yourself, then here are a few points to remember:

1. Kancheepuram saree is known its innovative color contrasts. What makes it stand out from other varieties is the ‘motif’ it embodies. Pyramidical temple borders, checks, stripes and floral “booties” are traditional designs you will find in a traditional Kancheepuram saree. The reason why a Kancheepuram saree is expensive is for it requires interlocking of 3 differently woven cloths. The border, body, and pallu are woven separately and later joined together.

2. Mysore saree is known for its vivacious color theme and represents a minimalistic theme. This silk is easy to wear and super-versatile.

3. Konrad saree has a wide border and motifs based on Indian deities. But, these days they also come characterized by paisleys, peacocks, and elephants.For an ultimate festive look, you can go for mehndi design with similar motifs. Browns, gray and off-whites are the traditional colors of these sarees.

When dressing up in South Indian saree, do make sure to go bold with your eye makeup. Pick from the best eyeliner style that suits your eye shape, wear a lot of kajal and don’t underestimate the power and strength of voluminous eyelashes, all thanks to our gracious mascara. Go for glittery eyeshadow. You can match your lips with the base color of your saree. Orange, pink, red, brown.. And, opt for an updo with a bit of a twist. Don’t forget to accessorize your hair. If you want to leave you hair open, then go for central parting. Aren’t you looking hot?

Jun10

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Top 18 Indian outfits from Manish Malhotra collection

Check out 18 youthful and glamorous outfits from Manish Malhotra’s latest Spring/Summer collection that adds a new dimension to the world of fashion. Let’s celebrate the younger generation in style!

The bespoke Spring-Summer collection presented by the renowned fashion maestro- Manish Malhotra has been an epitome of sophistication. Take a look at 18 unique and elegant outfits from the designer’s latest collection and get mesmerized with blues, peaches, yellows and lilacs this summer season.

Truly new dimensional and an amazing representation of mirror work and big summer floral motifs via embroidery, adding a 3D and textural effect to each and every graceful piece, the collection is perfect for summer dressing. The collection has drawn it’s inspiration from traditional techniques. Each outfit has an element of global appeal. Indian traditions fused with the trends from the western world, one can easily wear Manish Malhotra’s latest collection in any part of the world.

The color palette this season has been beautifully conquered by hues and shades of blue from powder to midnight, with bold touches of yellow shade-card reflecting joy and optimism. Whether you are this season’s bride looking for a lehenga or a friend of a bride deciding upon your cocktail outfit, this collection is so versatile that you have an array of options to choose from. A stylish dress, evening flowy gowns, jacket-saris, off shoulder and halter crop tops, and skirts and ofcourse- lehengas too.

You can shop for the latest outfit through Manish Malhotra’s official website. Besides, you can also achieve a similar look (as presented in the images) by teaming up the outfit with jewelry. It could be a statement neck-piece or just a pair of chunky earrings. As for your hair, either keep them open in loose waves or go for a sleek ponytail. You can also opt for a trendy updo. It could be a messy top knot or a neat French bun.

Since, the outfits are magnificently bright, therefore, it is recommended to stick to nude makeup color theme. Swap your foundation for a tinted moisturizer, pick a cream blush in warmer shades of peaches and pinks to give your cheeks a natural looking flush. Use earthy eye shadows to give your eyes that extra zing. Additionally, go for subtle lip shade or just dab on some clear gloss on your cheek bones, bridge of your nose, Cupid’s bow to give your face that gorgeous glow.

There you are, the princess who is ready to capture the world with her gorgeous look!

Jun05

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Top 20 latest bridal lehenga designs of 2015

Zikimo brings to you some of the finest and latest bridal lehenga designs of this year. Take a look at these beautiful colors and styles. So, all you would-be-brides of 2015! Be sure to stick to our recommended designs

We are halfway through 2015 and the year has definitely shown us a lot of trendy new styles that are making their way to the wedding seasons. Stylish lehengas in a variety of styles are all the rage, and we are seeing new trends making their mark. Let’s take a look at the top styles we have seen in the last six months and the ones which will make a splash in the rest of the year to come.

1. Gota patti: Gota patti is an embroidery design which uses appliqué to add some glitz and shimmer to an outfit. It’s an embroidery form that originated in Rajasthan and has been the hero of the bridal closet this season. The trend has taken over the ramps at all fashion shows and has also made its way to the real wedding functions. It can be teamed with any color to add some sizzle and sparkle to your style instantly.

2. Colors and patterns: This wedding season, it’s out with the typical wedding colors of reds and greens, and in with the fresh and bright pastel hues. Coral and mint have stood out as the most popular colors of the season in wedding wear. More and more brides are opting to liven up their outfits with more refreshing colors to add a unique spin to the traditional ceremonies. In terms of patterns, delicate and intricate florals are being favored over heavy zari and embroidery work. We can also see a lot of fusion of patterns with contrasting and mismatched blouses worn with distinctly different lehenga skirts.

3. Gold embroidery and mirror work: Delicate gold embroidery which is subtly incorporated in the design adds a regal elegance to the entire outfit. And teamed up with mirror work it adds that much-needed sparkle to a blushing brides outfit. Many designers are using this technique to create embellishments around the neck of the lehenga and keep the rest of the outfit plain for a modest and appealing style. When teamed up with bright colors, this is one ravishing choice. Keeping it simple is sometimes to the most efficient way of making an outfit look stylish.

4. Sheers and raw silk: This combination, while more preferred in the colder seasons, is beautiful, elegant and charming while still being fun and flirty. Raw silk lehenga skirts with blouses made with sheer necklines and sleeves are a sight for sore eyes. It is a more rustic trend and looks great with earthy and organic colors like red, white, cream and orange.

Jun02

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25 Stylish lehengas inspired by summer motifs

Put on summer motifs and look glamorous this season with any of those 25 fashionable lehengas which can be impressed by mangos, summer season flowers and pastel plains

Summer time comes with its personal model of vogue. The climate calls for that the material, colours and motifs- all mirror the spirit and essence of summer time. We at Zikimo now discover how summer time interprets into lehengas.

The most important, most noticeable issue about summer time lehengas is the floral cues. Whether or not it’s by way of print, embroidery, motifs and even borders, a floral contact is without doubt one of the most raging traits on the subject of summer lehengas. What’s nice is that although the motifs used fairly western of their execution, they sit very effectively with the georgette/chiffon fabric that’s used to create this quantity. Choose a lehenga with stable colour blocks because the choli and lehenga and simply drape a ravishing floral dupatta on high to get that excellent picturesque impact. Most different motifs are both flower or mango inspired.

Summer colors are simple, pastel and muted. Let your chosen motifs stand out and do the job whereas sporting an off-white, subdued lehenga. Distribute the a lot-wanted loudness of Indian weddings all throughout a plain, pastel background. The problem is to make use of these colours curiously. Decide a mint or an aqua as an alternative of a light-weight blue, a metal gray as an alternative of a boring gray and a blossom pink as an alternative of a scorching pink in order that the motifs are the hero.

A fast have a look at this yr’s traits has informed us that summer time lehengas needn’t be as full-bodied because the festive winter ones we’re typically used to. A method assertion is feasible even with lehengas which have a lesser physique and cleaner, neater cuts. Go for a silver strapless bodice and a lovely ivory lehenga with silver studded motifs for an ideal sister-of-the-bride/groom lehenga for a reception party. It’s stylish, elegant and so completely ethereal. Briefly, it’s all the pieces a summer season lehenga must be!

For the true vogue devotees, Sabyasachi’s T-shirt lehenga hybrids are a category aside. The choli is made to resemble a striped T-shirt and the lehenga is a full bodied floral kaleidoscope. It’s whacky, loopy however so surprisingly alluring on the similar time. This can be a nice possibility for a brunch cocktail social gathering throughout the marriage ceremony festivities.

Choose your lehenga in line with the type of marriage ceremony perform and the time of day. If there’s a number of out of doors exercise or dancing (for example if the baraat will probably be coming at 12 midday), choose an ethereal however sophisticated lehenga that may maintain you snug however stylish on the similar time. All the time keep in mind to attempt your lehenga on with heels so that you could choose your look completely.