NEETY SINGH UNVEILS AMRIT EXQUISITE GOLD JEWELLERY FOR DIWALI 2012

Let yourself be swept away by Midas’ touch this Diwali as bespoke jewellery designer and manufacturer, Neety Singh unveils ‘AMRIT’ – a collection of intricate gold jewellery inspired by the festival’s inherent glow. 
Aimed at the 21^st century woman, Neety breaks free from conventions to spell magic in her latest collection, using the tawny metal as the perfect foil for a monochrome palette. The collection includes work with pure 18 and 22 carat gold, incorporating the finest diamonds, platinum, rubies, emeralds, pearls and several semi-precious gemstones.

Sonam Kapoor dazzles in latest Festive collection by Snehla Khan

Sonam Kapoor dazzles like an ethereal Princess in the latest Festive collection by Snehla Khan.
The delicate pale peach and lavender lehengas with gold embellishment look perfect for the Blushing Bride for her engagement  and Mehendi ceremony or perfect for  'friends of bride' as well.

Falguni Mehta’s Introduces Special Festive line for Diwali

Add some equisite heirloom jewelery pieces to your collection this Diwali, indulge in some jeweled decadence with Falguni Mehta

Jadau Jewellery Designer Falguni Mehta introduces a special festive line of jewellery for Diwali. 

This collection, which has pieces that can be adorned for day functions to festivities, allow every woman to make unique and individual fashion statements.

This collection is a riot of various classic colours like red, green and many more.

Editors note-  Love the soft focus golden glow on the Basra pearls, this earring is totally lust worthy! Hubby Please take note ;)

BRIDALS BY ANJALEE AND ARJUN KAPOOR NOW IN STORES

Creators of luxe couture, ace designers Anjalee and Arjun Kapoor  present "The Mogul Opera".

 

With buyers around the global circuit, the duo is known for their artistic styling and distinct designing statements that have made their creations hot sellers. With rich fabrics, gorgeous vibrant colors and tantalizing sensuous silhouettes, that sparkled with twinkling embroidery the presentation was a vision of beauty.

 

Called “The Mogul Opera” the collection has the traditional touches of the designers as opera style ball gowns and ethnic bridal wear was presented to an appreciative audience. Blending cleverly the 17^th century Victorian era styles with the grandeur of the Mogul era; the creations comprises of seductive gowns, lavishly ornate lehengas, remarkable corsets and sexy cholis. The collection is a beautiful dedication to the country's rich Jamevaar heritage which was recreated in the amazing embroidery.

Bridal Jewelery collection by Mansi Choksi

For the young Indian Bride who has traveled the world and seen colors and cultures that have transformed her style, 'Made' By Mansi Choksi Presents its Bridal Collection.

The collection boasts color and design while containing its traditional simplicity with carefully designed pieces using Agates, Onyx, Pearls, Kundan and Meena work.

“My inspiration has to be the Big Fat Indian wedding,” says costume jewelery designer Mansi Choksi.

Jadau Jewellery Bridal Collection 2012 at Design One Exhibition

Jadau Jewellery Designer-Falguni Mehta Presents Bridal Collection 2012 at Design One Exhibition

Jadau Jewelery Designer Falguni Mehta showcased her bridal 2012 collection at Design One Exhibition.

Falguni Mehta’s 2012 bridal collection brings the focus to the bride rather than fickle fashion trends. Classic and timeless lines of large polkis assembled in unique designs to add to the splendor of the glowing bride. 

These designs will remain evergreen forever transforming into  heirloom jewellery over time ,as fashions change these will stand the test of time as will the memories of that special day will last forever.

 

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Designer Bhakti Shah Unveils Bridal Collection

As the marriage seasons kicks in, the country with a big appetite for the life altering event is gearing up for the razzmatazz that surrounds India’s favourite celebrations. Bridal wear in India  is considered as an epitome of the cultural values; keeping this in mind, fashion designer Bhakti Shah, renowned for her bridal designs has unveiled her collection for the upcoming wedding season. The designs with her trademark vibrant hues, were showcased at the Brides of Mumbai, a bridal exhibition in Mumbai which also featured designs by Shaina NC, Sarika D, Shruti Shah and among others.

Angelina Jolie's Wedding Gown & bridal hairdo Ideas

Ever since Angelina got Brad to "Put a Ring on it" fashion world is abuzz with the question" Which lucky Designer will be designing Angelina's Bridal Gown??"

Not That Angie asked me for advice on her Bridal trousseau -but we Bloggers are busybody's and love offering  "free ki advice" especially to our beloved Celebs.(Especially when the Woman in question has snagged the Hottest Guy on the face of this Earth!! [Sorry Hubby I love you, but it is THE BRAD PITT  after all] )

Knowing Angie's sartorial style her Bridal gown will be a statement piece minus the OTT lace and fluff.Based on the past Red carpet trends here are Bridal gown and hairstyle ideas for Angie.

Angelina loves her Greek inspired draped gowns in delicate chiffon and this white single shouldered draped gown is perfect for Angelina's statuesque figure.
 

Armani is currently a frontrunner amongst the prospective designers and considering Angelina has donned Armani Prive at the  red carpet she might want to explore a boat neck structured  gown by Giorgio Armani Prive as worn by Princess Charlene of Monaco.

Angie loves her strapless gowns with cinched waist and thigh high slit and this white gown with jewel encrustation at the waist is just what the style doctors ordered!

Considering Angie's now famous (read notorious) red carpet expedition when her leg acquired a personality of its own, she might want to check out this Oscar de La Renta 2012 bridal gown with thigh high split.

Lakme Salon - Bridal contest prizes worth 1 Lac to be won

Lakmé Salon launched its Bridal Look book – Beautiful Brides in October 2011. They are now running a photo contest for brides-to-be as part of their bridal campaign. Brides-to-be have to upload a stylish picture and get maximum votes to win!

 Click on image below to view the Bridal Look book

 The gratification includes a bridal outfit worth Rs. 1 Lakh, a wedding photography package, complete bridal makeover from Lakmé Salon’s premium hair & makeup experts and Lakmé Salon gift hampers. Four other winners will also get Bridal consultancy by Lakmé Hair, Skin and Make up experts and Lakmé Gift hampers.

Click on the image below to know more on how to participate in the contest

Announcing the Bridal Eye Makeup contest winner

Hello Fair Maidens, hope you lovely ladies are enjoying a glorious Sunday. 

The Bridal Eye makeup Contest winner announcement has been due for quite some time now.I've been extremely tied up & the fact that at times I can be the queen of procrastination doesn't help. So without much further ado Let's put our hands together for the Winner!The winner was chosen basis the Reader comments (we are a democracy after all!)

Prizes that were up for grabs in the contest.

And the winner is -Nitya Karthick & her Sultry Eye makeup look.

You can check out detailed step by step tutorial and products used by Nitya here The Sultry Bride Eyemakeup look and detailed tutorial by Nitya 

Congrats Nitya! please mail me your address at indianbeautycentral@gmail.com so I can send across your goodies!

The Sultry Bride Eyemakeup look and detailed tutorial by Nitya

Bridal Look : The Sultry Bride by Nitya

This look is a very sexy bridal smokey eye without looking too heavy. This looks very sultry and uses the versatile colors of gold and black so it can be paired with any colored lehanga/saree as long as the embellishments on those are gold/dull gold.

This look is very versatile and would easily go with very traditional outfits as well as stylish contemporary looks. I personally see this being paired with a red and gold outfit (the traditional Indian wedding colors)

Lipstick suggestion: Matte red lips. Even though it's a smokey eye, being a bridal look wearing matte red lipstick will go wonderfully well with this especially when paired with a red bindi how I've showed here. Again this will look best with a red and gold outfit. (Inglot lip crayon in no.21)

Products used:

WHAT YOU NEED IN YOUR BRIDAL VANITY CASE

The Big Fat Indian wedding cannot be complete without the Bridal Vanity case.To help all the Brides (a.k.a Bridezillas in training ;D) here is the most exhaustive Bridal makeup must buy list.

It'll help you find the perfect makeup items that would not only give you the bridal glow on your wedding but also make you look gorgeous at all the parties,cocktails and other events.

(Just click on the images below,to enlarge the pics for greater clarity)

BRIDAL EYE MAKEUP CONTEST PRIZES

Girls remember to rush in your entries for the BRIDAL EYE MAKEUP CONTEST (open from3 Dec to 30 Dec 2011) 

Here are all the Goodies waiting to be won!

To know more about the Bridal eye makeup contest & how to submit your entry click here

(I've clicked pic of my own Colossal Kajal, you'll be receiving a brand new one in packaging)

BRIDAL EYE MAKEUP CONTEST (3 Dec to 30 Dec 2011)

Its the season of Beautiful brides,the pre-bridal rituals, the ceaseless trousseau shopping ,hunting for the perfect engagement ring and preparing for the 'Band Bajaa Baraat'

While finding the perfect lehanga the finest heirloom jewels are central to every Brides life.The thing most brides worry about, is their makeup on the biggest day of their lives.Pictures of which they'll cherish and share with their grand kids (hopefully ever their great- grandkids!)

So here's a perfect  way for all you  Makeup mavens to create the perfect Bridal eye makeup look & help our Brides to be  to look their Bridal best on their Wedding.

Announcing 'BRIDAL EYE MAKEUP CONTEST'

image source http://www.bridalnbridal.com

How Can I participate

• You need to be a follower of my blog to participate.
• You should be minimum 18 years of age & residing in India, (if you are younger & want to participate then please take parental sign off) 
• Send in a completed submission with at least 2 clear pictures to indianbeautycentral@gmail.com by 30th Dec 2011.(Remember the later you send in your entries, lesser time people will have to vote for your look)

TROPHY WIFE! BRIDAL GOLD EYE MAKEUP

The Big Fat Indian Wedding season is on in full swing here in Delhi.With Band bajaa baraat and blushing brides the theme du jour, here's my take on the Bridal eye makeup.

I'll be doing a 5 post series on different combination of bridal eye makeup.Here is first of my 1st look of the 5 Bridal Eye makeup looks for the wedding season.

The first look is called 'THE TROPHY WIFE'  its a combination of intense metallic gold with,dark bronzey brown and black winged eyeliner.

 

Products Used (Click on product name to read detailed review & see swatches)

• Revlon Age defying concealer
  
• Revlon Illuminance eyeshadow-Skinlights (used as base)
• Glamour Doll eyes -Trophy wife (metallic gold shadow used all over)
• Inglot eyeshadow Pearl 409 (dark brown pearl shadow used in crease)
• 120 Eyeshadow palette (white-gold shade used in inner corners & for highlighting )
• Faces metallic brown eyeliner
• Maybelline eye studio gel liner-Black
• Maybelline Colosssal mascara
• Maybelline Colossal Kajal 

 Brushes & Tools

• Oriflame eyelash curler
• QVS Eyeshadow brushes
• The body shop eyeshadow blender brush
• Vega smudge brush

BEAUTIFUL SAREES FOR FESTIVE SEASON FROM CHABBRA 555

Delhi Girls who have ever ventured out for Bridal wear / ethnic in Delhi would have surely heard of Chhabra 555.This shop based in Chandni Chowk's plot number 555 is mecca for Indian Ethnic wear.From Bridal lehanga, sarees & salwar suits they cover the whole gamut of ethnic wear for women.

I also did the customary tour & shopping from the store at the time of my wedding.Interestingly the shop is so popular that if you take a walk around Chandni Chowk you'll bump in to a dozen over eager touts promising to take you to 'The Original Chhabra 555' & show you the fanciest lehanga-cholis. Ignore these chaps cause they will take you to just about any other store pretending to be Chhabra 555.

So why I'm telling you all this, chances are if you are planning to shop for some ethnic wear for festive season, if yes,you might want to check out Chhbara 555. They have some gorgeous sarees, I picked out my favorite 8 Sarees from the collection. Feast your eyes & in case if you are interested they also have online shopping available at www.chhabra555.com

HOW TO BUY A GREAT ENGAGEMENT RING ON A BUDGET

Weddings are expensive business and first year of marriage setting up your nest together is going to cost a pretty penny.

The old "guideline" that recommends you invest the equivalent of two months' salary on the cost of the ring is pure marketing gimmick. You should deeply consider whether that amount could be better spent on your house down payment or a trip together or building a nest egg

When you are on the lookout for your engagement ring on a budget you would do well to keep the following ideas in mind.

Explore different gemstones-Diamonds are so expensive not only because they are rare in nature, but because their supply is tightly controlled by diamond cartels,which keep price artificially high.

Diamond in engagement ring is a recent phenomenon & for centuries simple gold rings have sufficed.But keeping the current trend for bling in mind I'd suggest you explore Emeralds, Sapphires, Rubies, Pearl engagement as the center stone for your ring.