BRIDES 2011-2012

Dressed in red, looking graceful, her modesty, delicacy and charm speaks of her simplicity. Blush of dawn on verge of tying a nuptial knot. “Beautiful Marriage” has always been a dream for every Indian girl. Right as a kid when she sees her aunts getting ready for there’s she starts fantasizing for her moment. With entering of teenage with the first light of love these dreams start materializing in terms of her wedding dress to the makeup she would love to the place she wants’ the biggest thing of her life to happen . Marriage is not just an occasion of her life it is the part which changes her emotions, relations, priorities in life. Hence she deserves to be the princess of the day, one which would be remembered for her beauty and elegance.

It just not the color, or silhouette or the embroidery work or makeup that makes you special it is complete look and package that makes you just perfect. Every year designers work their best to make this day completely different for the bride. Here are some latest trends for brides this year.

• Ø  Red has always been the color for brides and with it been the fashion color this year it goes perfect for the bride. Choose hues on brighter side. Maroon would be a bit out but blood red and cherry red would just suit you. But if you love to experiment you can even go with wine and bronze color this season
• Ø  One colored throughout the dress is a bit boring. Hence mix up colors. Red and green are usually the favorites. But you are forgetting there are many vibrant colors in your pallet. Get inspired with Rajasthan brides. You can pick all possible colors. Mix matches the color of your skirt and blouse you would be a fashion model.
• Ø  Flares, gathers and volume are in fashion. Do not go for fishcut or tight silhouette this season. Sleek and slimmer had never been an Indian bride type. They are uncomfortable for movements too. Go for fuller versions of skirts that accentuate your curves. Umbrella cuts or and full circular skirts are the trends to follow. Go for panels in your skirt. It gives   volume with length.
• Ø  You can even experiment by adding an extra layer of fabric just below the hem giving a layered skirt look.
• Ø  Long length is in. If you are experimental then make a four piece dress, add a koti over your blouse let it flow along with the skirt down the hem. But if you are a follower then make the hem of your blouse kiss the belt at your skirt. Mini blouses are talks of last season. A hidden elegant bride is the look for season.  
• Ø  Traditional embroideries have played a very important part in bridal dress. Unlike other apparels where fabric price constitute a major part of the costing in bridal were the cost depends totally on the surface ornamentation. Thus, your cost very well decides what work would be in your dress. But there is a huge scope to play still.
• Ø  After kundans of last season the pearls are gaining worth in the market. If you are a spender embellish you forever dress with pearls in combination with Swarovski. If you love to glitter swarovski can be your style statement. The dress would be costly but would present you as a dazzling fairy.
• Ø  If you are a person with fixed budget but ethnic zaree work. Bronze is the colour for this season so jump in the vintage look. For designs look in for floral and leaf patterns.  Try to avoid buying traditional paisleys and oges. Note although dabka is out of fashion but when presented with sequences it can really make the day for you.
• Ø  If you are going for a ultra simple look then nothing works than a silk thread embroideries with katori sequence.
• Ø  Don’t overdo the embroidery. The look for the season is simpler. Get heavy work on the hem and the belt leave the rest plain or with small grains. Similarly markets flow with heavy worked duppatta.  It’s not only hard to carry but also an extra added cost. Make a light duppata with embroidery on the edges and heavy embroidery on the crown. That is all you would need. More over the sheerness at the duppata would bring out the grace of your skirt. Go for round or keyhole necklines for blouses this season.
• Ø  Accessories are imperative part of the gaze. Copy the trend of the royals, carry a potli bag in which the embroidery match your dress. Heavy neck pieces are a big no for this season. Were simpler neck piece with heavy long ear pieces. A nose ring is something that separates the bride from all beauties of similar age. Get a nose ring, it would illustrate rich traditions, thanks to the jewelry designers these are now available in various styles and materials and make you look more and more chic.
• Ø  Heavy pink /red make up make you look like a artificial doll. Tell your beautician before hand to match the color with the dress and add copper or bronze tinge to it for a more elegant look. You can experiment with eye makeup but try it before your Big day. A high raised bun is what you find at most places. This can be experimented with braids this season.

And last of all the most vital thing that complete your look is your beautiful smile. So whatever you are wearing or not whatever designer label or not is at the back of your dress. Were the beautiful ornament of smile and you are all ready to walk on the ramp of marriage.