Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Season of White...


The season of white never quite ends. At least, for me. Summer, almost always, predictably, is like a set stage for doing whites – not that you are left with too many choices if you think of the heat and humidity part of it. Post-summer, you had to deal with damp weather, rain-soaked spirit, bad hair days, mood swings, and perhaps endless wait for a call that never came – and of course, you could not rely on your whites! And, you were right in doing it, I say. Then, in came the festive season and you simply went all out with the bling and zing! Eid and Dussera have already seen you in your fun-and frolicking avatar. That enthusiasm was legitimate too – orange, fuchsia pink, golden yellow, midnight blue, vermilion red, emerald green…But, now what? Repeating the same bright festive shades this Diwali would be like killing the flavor by overdoing it. I say, save it for other times. And, let’s do the WHITE – one more time, while others are donning the cliché, you BE THE CHANGE! 


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Let’s start at the beginning. What could be more basic yet brilliant than a white chikankari kurta over a pristine white churidar? Just the right thing your fashion doctor would have advised after the OTT evenings and nights of sequin seduction, embellished embroideries or dollops of georgette glam. Keep it simple. The cut should be classic, no fuss. Length should be below knees or just kissing your knees. Anything shorter would make it look like those obnoxious all-purpose kurtis. Excuse me, didn’t we have enough of them? White chikankari on white is one timeless piece.

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If you still are brooding for some color, pick up one with multi-color thread-work. The base should be no-nonsense so that you can make it work wonders with your accessories - silver jhumkas or chaand-baalis, a stack of glass bangles, bindi, and kolhapuris.

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Go for a bit of height with the high-heel ones or stick to the regular flat ones for that strong I-don’t-depend-on-my-heels-to-lend-me-confidence look! :-) 

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You can give a short dress or a short skirt in multicolor prints – floral or traditional motifs, an entirely new look by pairing it with a crisp white cotton shirt. You can also wear it with buttons open over a basic vest, tie the ends in a casual knot, and you are ready for a day out with buddies or for some pre-diwali shopping. 

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Ballerinas, peep-toe pumps, or for a funky and edgy look, you can try out embroidered jutis too. Keep your big hobo bags handy and or pick up one of those jholas for a chic look. Plus, layers of neckpieces, chunky or dainty, but more than one, to ward off any monotony.

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White denims, anyone? I say, get one, girls. This one can serve for multiple purposes and can see you through seasons with the right kind of styling and accessories. The tone-on-tone look creates for a soft, maiden-like look which is very fresh.

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Sailor stripes can go really well with your pair of white denims. Converse shoes, a sweat-shirt (may be, a pink one), a hoodie, and a classic watch on your wrist can set you right. 

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I have saved the best for the last :-)…How can you ever go wrong with a classic white shirt and a pair of blue denim? Divine! For accessories, keep it minimal – a classic watch and a statement bag can make it work for you. 

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Season of white, like the season Love, never quite ends! Thank God, there are still a couple of things that are neither replaceable nor disposable. Class is just one of them!

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