Life Influence-holistic image consulting: July 2012

PAYAL, ANKLETS

KAMARBAND,WAISTBAND

MAANG TIKA

Most Indian women like to dress up the Indian way for marriages , family functions , religious ceremonies etc. This is the time when we feel like wearing and showing everything which we have in store, which has been lying in our lockers or wardrobes since a long time. It is good to dress up the Indian way for our celebrations keeping in mind the mood , occasion and activity. We all feel tempted to wear almost all or most of the accessories and jewellery which we have, specially if we are attending a marriage. But at times dont you feel unsure of how you are looking, if its too less or too more or if you are looking like a christmas tree! So control your temptations and select carefully what you want to wear and how you want to look when dressing up the Indian way. Here are a few tips as to how to wear Indian accessories and how to create balance and harmony in your looks......

1. Maang tika- an Indian accessory to be worn in middle of the hair parting, it also touches the forhead a bit. Select maang tika keeping in mind the size of your forehead. If your forhead is small then avoid or wear a small size maang tika and a very small 'bindi' ( a dot, forehead decoration) or no bindi at all. In case of a large forehead wear a maang tika and a bindi both of medium size so that it covers some part of the forehead. Women having a large forehead can also wear big size bindi.

2. If you are wearing a big colorful bindi then be careful in choosing your lipstick. Lipstick should be either of same color as bindi or it should be very natural or nude. Also one should keep in mind the shape of ones face while selecting a bindi (eg a round face would look more round on wearing a round bindi, so you can select a long bindi and vice versa)

3. Again, long earrings will give the illusion of a longer face so if your face is roundish you can wear long earrings and if long then you can wear roundish earrings to balance your face shape.

4. Wear a choker shape necklace only if you have a slim or long neck. It would be good to wear a single necklace only but if you still want to wear two necklaces then keep distance between them( one can be close to the neck and the other at chest level) .

5.Dont mix silver and gold . If you are wearing silver jewellery then wear everything in silver shade and if you are wearing golden jewellery then stick to the shades of gold. Also keep in mind the shade of embroidery on you garments and keep your jewellery of same shade.

6. Dont leave your hands bare if you are heavily dressed up as they would look too empty, wear bangles to beautify them. If you want to wear a thick 'kada' ( a very thick bangle, kind of bracelet), then wear bangles in one hand and one single kada on the other hand.

7. Dont wear a very thin 'kamarband' (waistband , belly chain) if your waist is on the heavier side , instead wear a broad one. Those who have a slim to medium waist can wear thin to medium waistbands.

8. Anklets look very nice with Indian wear and are shone while walking so it is a good idea to wear them , they also complete the look (dont wear them if your feet are not properly pedicured as they attract attention to the feet).

So next time when you are getting ready the Indian way keep these small things in mind and be confident of the way you look.

Life Influence-holistic image consulting

Wednesday, 18 July 2012

Life Influence-holistic image consulting: Dressing up the Indian way, Indian accessories

Life Influence-holistic image consulting: Dressing up the Indian way, Indian accessories

Dressing up the Indian way, Indian accessories