The Sari Chronicles By Satomi | IndianWear

Subtly and gracefully like butterflies fluttering out of black cocoons I tend to embrace an orgy of colours and patterns like never before.

There are some outfits which just naturally sharpen the habitual elegance , tipped with brightness so vivid, that it catches the fancy of everyone around. 

Recently I came across Satomi, an exclusive Indian Wear women clothing brand who bring colours and prints to this dull monsoon like never before. Their approach to this world of digitalized prints brings a feeling of verdant nature embedded in every Sari, giving life as if you are a part of an overindulgent feast. It's not easy for a brand to catch my eye unless some diversity is offered trying to do something different ,even the technique matters here because everyday is a struggle for style bloggers to give a deeper dimension to the  individual style and much variety to the fashion informed audience. Because people tend to get bored. Forget them, even I tend to get bored,and need a shift from the chic cult to something more varied and endearing. 

This Sari has that romantic simplicity which take simple print into a world beyond ordinary.  It weaves the ethnic into an urban presentation fit for an urban setting and the versatility of being right as a perfect dress for the cocktail night . I wore it for one of the days at the India Couture week  (the centre point of inspiration for our big fat Indian wedding) 

The outfit so much added up to the sense of fashion madness already vibing the venue and soon it became the talk of the evening. Blue lips and the print of the Sari were the real converters of great conversations for the night and girls stopped me everywhere to take photos. 

I love it when the garments give an appealing look with still and small voice of calm. Blazed against the rich green gardens of Hotel Taj Palace Delhi , it gave a very refreshing summer spirit to the look. I almost looked like a walking Graffiti for a minute , Bewildering the staff one blue lip at a time, which was actually appalling coz it took their preying eyes a while to figure out what was happening as I was busy having my paparazzi moment throwing away my Pallu ,cocooning my shoulders with all my might up in the air in some photos, well not to mention my passionate natural aura of potential fails. Haha. I wish we could capture their open mouthed expressions until their senior came and announced time out.

Besides the Sari I hope the complimenting jewellery and this choker which I DIY'ed myself (coughs***) have also gagged your attention? Your thoughts in the comments make my day.

Oh BTW I am in Shanghai this week . Follow me on Snapchat (user id- thefashionflite ) coz you have freakin no inkling idea of the heavenly shopping I am gonna take you through . Wait and Watch !!!

Ciao xx 

The Contemporary Jump | Saree Draping Bollywood style

Its the bloggers who give brands the personality to clothes they make. A designer may just give some clothes to wear, but it's me who adds style to it, a luxury hardly available to any model we see on the ramp, in that coveting outfit. My creative universe is an extension of performance arts,and when I wear clothes , they aren't just clothes.

There is a growing trend in contemporary fashion, and every time I am surprised. The more I explore this side of the fashion, the more is left to be explored and practiced.

Every time I see a saree being sent down the runway, I see a voyeuristic appeal commingled with my own great desire to own that luxury and experience it in a way which has not gone to mainstream hands. I think it's so rad that this piece of culture has always stuck around and now we see these saree draping aesthetics reaching out to global wanderings to what me may call a recent phenomena where West meets East.

I always attempt to make a perfect replica of what I see on the ramp. With minor tweak of probably recontextualizing it with my own style references  and bring different experiments and new terrains to cooly accessibile sector of  Indian wear (relatively wallet friendly sourcing) which has almost runway credibility or runway stamp to it. The only difference is that being a fashion blogger my show is usually on the road,or street as we call it, in sweat or in sprain, with slightly less than photoshopped pictures and self inflicted blush on patches on my cheeks, and try to pretend that everything's going swimmingly until the pictures capture that trickling sweat. 

Today in part portions of some sweaty pictures, bringing to the table more kick to the saree draping style , with the addendum of cool counterculture swagger attitude with a bagpack and creepers with saree. Seriously Creeper with sarees??

Indian Wedding Wear | Dhoti Sari

I know, I had been lazy to post this look, until up recently I got a mail asking about this outfit(fashion week days). I didn't know,some of you check out my feed and old pics from last year "happy feeling".You all know, I like to spruce things up a bit as in whipped-up-in-the-blender-style which now isn't that hard to categorize.

Off late my shopping has become more of what suits my sensibilities with a shelf life beyond a mere trend, where, I could bring in some creativity of my own.

Its 2015, and if now's not the time when we think that our Indian wear should be more grown up than before , where we could communicate in terms of  more in design language than all B-Blingaaa then don't know when. Its the time, where belt rules alongside a Sari, Pants have replaced the underskirt, and blouses come in filters of their own, or better still, Collars of their own. Even sari's have name of their owns- In this case Dhoti sari, a particularly pointed Name, told at fashion expense. With pieces like these falling in the stores, I am already giving a contemporary nod sprinkled with modern fusion where Sari's certainly have a whiff of the archives about them.

So tell me who wouldn't love this Sari ?

 P.S- Its time to get out of the pleats and wear them on your shoulder !!

Indian Festive wear- Karvachauth OOTD

Continuing my  state of allure from the last post, it would not be fair to associate the elitist and sheen an Indian wear could bring to one's personality .

Its that time of the year again, the nip, the whiff of festivities , weddings , and the dressing up fun has just only started. Each passing year, wedding wear and Indian wear era seems to be evolving and its just the beginning . We are bombarded with constant new ideas and everyone really wants to stand out on their special day  - Enter-Fashion Blogs. From Indian wear inspirations to local street styles to "What To Wear When " tag , we seem to show it all on the blog.
This year the Karvachauth fever gripped the city's biggest fashion event-WIFW ongoing at Pragati maidan. The organizers dedicated an area for the women observing the fast, and everything as per the rituals and norms were arranged . Even the designers ,enthusiastically, attended the rituals un- brokenly , and it seemed more fun to break the fast under the Fashion moonlight with an equal mix of limelight. The guys from the PR team  directed me to the karvachauth lounge, where we could all wait after the shows and have a Google hangout session and break our fasts in a more technologically driven manner.
This was my outfit from the day and I love the fact that the Sari is super light. Its the first time I am ever trying an orange and blue combo. The corset has beautiful Pearl detailing and the Pallu of the Sari meet up at the ends in the form of a triangle. This ready made piece from Study By Janak , was screaming "pick me up and wear it " and I had no second thoughts about it later. I am loving ready to wear Sari trends these days , and the store can spoil you for the choice. Their collection is clean and minimal and that's the way I like it, and would always return back every year to them to wear my festive blinghhh.
Like it ? Sound off in the comments. xoxo

Diwali Special- Giveaway | Enter And Win

Diwali bombies have started exploding, and with the festivities and holiday season, shopping soars high.
We want to make it truly fresh and lucky for any one of you, who could be the one to take home a bagful of some goodies we have in store , for which I have collaborated with Abhilasha from Looking Good Feeling Fab Blog. I got across to know Abhi through blogging and being like -minded as I just discovered, she is one women, who I wish I lived closer to, coz I really think we'd be "real life " - friends !

I have been overwhelmed with the entries of the ongoing Daniel wellington watch giveaway, and let's just say that I would hate to disappoint many(as the winner can only be one ), hence in my desire for y'all to keep a close eye on my blog , I have decided to keep the loop of giveaways coming .
Abhi has been really kind to photograph model for these beautiful pieces and eased me off , so that I could just sit back , and sip on my coffee and make sure you all tune in the excitement .

So here are the rules conveniently copied n pasted, from her blog so that I could keep the Coffee meter running the whole day :)

1. Open to anyone who has an Indian address, to which we can ship the goodies.

2. We will pick one random winner.

3. It is not mandatory to do all the steps, however each step gives you +5 points and the winner will be picked from those who earn the highest points.

4. We will announce the winner on 22nd October and will ship the loot within 2 working days.

So enter away and wish you all a very Happy Diwali :)

 Giveaway details

1. A beautiful saree in shades of the earth is full bloom (blouse not included, but any silver blouse would look lovely).

2. A delicate intricate pair of golden balis perfect for the festive season.

3. A necklace that brings with it the auspiciousness of Lord Ganesha.

So enter the giveaway for a chance to win, also share with your friends and family spread the joy and happiness :)

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