Month: April 2024

Indian Wedding Clothes – Taking a Look at the Present Situation

An Indian wedding means grandeur at its best. The entire ceremony starting from the decorations at the venue to the flower arrangements to the wedding favors; everything will be grand and elegant. Weddings are a joyous and happy occasion when friends and family around the world come together to celebrate.

That is why it becomes even more important for the bride to choose the perfect outfit for the special occasion when she has to look her 100% best. Traditionally, Indian wedding clothes had to be red colored saris but it is open to experimentation now. Recently, Mumbai-based designer Shruti Sancheti’s Pinnacle Collection, which focused on wedding attire for brides, won accolades from the entire fashion industry. Let us take a look at the current scenario.

Earlier, the wedding attire had to be red in color. But this trend is changing fast as brides are now more open to try something different and unique. Magenta, maroon, pink, green, orange, and blue are popular choices for wedding outfits. You can even go for pastel shades such as baby pink, lime green or light blue if you don’t prefer dark colors.

Indian wedding clothes have undergone a change in terms of other factors too. No longer does the wedding outfit have to be a sari. It can be a salwar kameez with the dupatta draped stylishly across the forehead like a veil. This trend is surely a blessing for brides who feel uncomfortable in a sari. Some even feel stuffy and can’t carry themselves well in sari. A salwar kameez is an ideal option for them. Stylish lehenga cholis can also be worn with ?�lan on the wedding day. You can wear the lehenga with a spaghetti strap choli for an Indo-western look that looks stunning. A tie-up choli with a side slit lehenga is a great idea too.…

Remembering Your Event With a Personalised Photo Gift

Weddings, birthdays, anniversaries and baby showers are all memorable events. What better way to capture and preserve these times than with personalised photo gifts? You can capture these memories and turn them into coffee mugs, t-shirts and other memorabilia to remember your special event. Personalised photo gifts come in all shapes and sizes. Keep these tips in mind when selecting the most appropriate gift for your occasion.

1. Size- do you want to frame a family photo? Or do you just want to frame your daughter’s face? If you want to create a gift with a photo that includes many faces, choose a larger item so that each face is clearly visible. This might be a coffee mug, a decorative plate or a framed portrait. If you want a smaller keepsake, you might consider personalising a key chain or a mouse pad.

2. Cost- if you only want to spend a few dollars on your photo gift, a key chain or picture cube might be a good idea. If you want to invest a substantial amount of money in making a decorative item that can be displayed prominently in your home, you might want to have a larger photo framed. Choose a quality metal or wood frame that fits nicely with the existing decor.

3. Receiver- keep the recipient of the gift in mind when creating your photo gift. If the person is always on his or her computer, a mouse pad with a picture of the memorable occasion is a great idea. If the person spends a lot of time in the kitchen, consider transferring a photo to a decorative plate or tray that can be displayed in the kitchen or dining room. If the person travels in his or her car frequently, a hanging ornament that can be suspended from the rear view mirror is a great idea. The point is to think about the person’s lifestyle to help guide you in choosing the most appropriate present.

4. Number of photos- if you want to incorporate a large number of photos into your photo gift, a album might be a good idea. For example, if you would like to document a couple’s progress through its engagement, wedding, and bridal showers, make an album of the most memorable moments of these events. You can create an album with three different sections; also, leave some blank pages in the end for the couple to insert pictures of their children. This will become a treasured keepsake for the family that can be passed from the parents to the children for generations to come.…

Personalized Gifts For the Man In Your Life

Men can be some of the hardest people to shop for, or at least the ones I know can be. That is why it is so important to find a gift that they will actually like and not just put inside a drawer. That is where personalized gifts fit in, there are many different manly styles to choose from and the fact that they can be personalized makes them that much more appealing.

If you’re looking for a gift for the golfer in your life, you might want to consider a personalized divot repair tool. You will be able to upload any picture that you think they would like to carry with them while they are out on the course. Because it is personalized it will not be mistaken for another golfer’s divot tool, the ability to pick theirs out from others makes it an even more impressive gift.

If you don’t have a golfer in your family, there are still many other options available to choose from. Personalized key chains are a perfect gift for anyone. They come in a variety of styles and customization makes them even more unique. They are simple to create and you will be able to choose a photo that is special to the person you plan to give the keychain to. It is a very functional, yet attractive gift for anyone you are having trouble shopping for.

You also have the option of creating a photo coffee mug, who wouldn’t want to receive a mug with all of their favorite photos on it. This will make for an easy way for to show off their family or pets. This is a very thoughtful gift that any coffee drinker would be proud to take along with them to the office. This would make a great gift from a child to their parent. Any father would be thrilled to receive a gift that their children had a part in creating.

Whichever gift you choose to create, you can be sure that there will be no other one exactly like it. Your gift will be a unique piece that you can be proud to give to that hard to shop for person in your life.…

Guide To Children’s Fashions 2010/2011

We all know that the most important quality our children’s clothes should have at this time of year is warmth and comfort, but why not include ‘trendy’ in the mix too? These days children can be quite fashion conscious and an up-to-date wardrobe can really boost confidence and help them to fit in with their peers. We have taken a look at this season’s favourite children’s fashions and we are pleased at what we see!

Jumpers and cardigans. For both girls and boys, trends are really comfort focused right now and items like chunky knitted cardigans and sweaters are not only on trend but also a favourite with mums and dads.

Coats and jackets. Coat and jacket fashions include military style jackets (in various materials including wool), parkers and duffle coats. What more could we ask for?

Accessories. Items such as hats, gloves and scarves are all available for children in bright cheerful colours, or ‘go with everything’ neutrals. For hats think faux fur deer stalkers or woollen beanies. Fingerless gloves are in fashion this year but so are mittens, providing a warmer alternative. Scarves may be traditional or in the ‘snood’ circular style that make them less likely to get lost on your child’s first outing.

Trousers. Jeans and corduroys are popular in straight leg styles for both boys and girls and provide comfortable and practical leg wear during the colder months. In the snow your children will be more than happy to wear some of the trendy salopette style ‘surf’ trousers that can be found in specialist shops if you are able to spend a little more.

Tweed. Tweed comes in blazers, skirts and trousers for children and again provides a practical and on trend option.

Boots. For both boys and girls there are some great lace up boots around. We would recommend avoiding a suede finish as they are less hard wearing and waterproof than leather style man made uppers. Wellies are no longer limited to uninspiring green or black, so encourage your child to wear theirs by letting them choose a favourite colour or design.

Girls. Woollen tights or leggings paired with a tunic top provide a gorgeous look for girls this year. Tunics can be found in a range of styles from sumptuous velvet to comfy casual jersey fabrics. Brightly coloured macs are also widely available and will provide lightweight protection from the rain all year round.

Boys. Stripey long sleeved t-shirts can be found in a range of colours and look great layered with jeans on both boys and girls. Checked shirts are also big news for boys this year and look fantastic under blazers.…

Pet Gift Ideas for 2010

Our pets are so much a part of our families that we want to include them in our family events and what bigger family event is there than Christmas? This is one of the reasons millions of us will be buying our pets gifts this year, after all we buy long lost relatives who we never see gifts so why not a member of the family we see each and every single day?

The market for Christmas pet gifts has exploded in recent years with a whole host of different gift ideas to choose from ranging from the practical to the fanciful.

For a practical gift idea why not choose something your pet will use each and every day? A food and water bowl makes for a great gift idea. As it’s Christmas you can really splash out and buy a nice stylish bowl, not only will this last your pet a long time it will also look good in your home. It’s likely that your pet’s food and water bowls are going to be seen in your home so why not make sure they are stylish and attractive?

Just like us our pets spend a huge amount of time asleep so why not splash out on a comfy bed for them to sleep on. While the floor may be good enough for most pets a nice warm and comfy bed will likely provide a much better and more restful night’s sleep. There are a whole host of different types of beds to choose from ranging from a simple cushion to a four poster bed. Just as with your pets bowl, a pet bed will be on display in your house so why not choose something that not only provides comfort for your pet but will also look good in your home.

Grooming products might not be the first thing you think of when looking for Christmas pet ideas but why not buy them something that will keep them looking great throughout the year. For your smaller pets this might not be so important but for the likes of dogs and horses grooming products could make for an ideal gift and also be important for keeping their coats healthy and glossy.

For something a bit more bling why not choose a diamond encrusted collar and make your dog the envy of the park. For something a bit cheaper but always popular why not buy a few tasty treats so your pets can dine out on something nice as you tuck in to your turkey.…

More Spring Trends That Your Handbag Will Like

In my last article I talked about five top trends for this spring’s fashion trends that you could incorporate into your wardrobe more inexpensively by using your handbag. Here are five more trends and handbag styles that you won’t want to miss this spring.

Military coats were marching down the runway this spring and with them I think you should pair messenger bags. Since they are more relaxed they tone down the severity of a military coat yet at the same time a messenger bag can incorporate elements of a military style jacket such as the buttons, metallic accents, or rigid cut. This allows you to dress your look up or down depending on the military coat and messenger bag you choose.

Red dresses are the new vogue color this spring. However, if a red dress attracts a little too much attention for your taste than try a red handbag. Red bags are considered a neutral color because they can be carried with so much so they are always in style. Many celebrities favorite handbag is red because it attracts attention without being over the top.

My personal favorite trend is an increase of gray. Gray is such a lovely color because it is a neutral so it looks good on everyone and hides flaws, but it is not so depressing as black. I am definitely going to be on the lookout for a cute gray handbag to add to my collection this spring. Be sure to look for quality since this is a trendy bag that will last you several years.

Of course, we can’t have only solid colors this spring. Bring on the bold prints! The crazier, bolder, and bigger the better. While I am not brave enough to wear some of the wild dresses that the models on the red carpet sport, (I think I’ll leave those for Lady Gaga), I am brave enough to carry a boldly printed tote or diaper bag. What busy mom wouldn’t love the chance to spruce up her outfit with a bag that hides dirt?

Polka dots are another more outgoing fashion statement. I am kicking myself now for not buying the adorable polka dotted dress that I saw on clearance last summer, but who knew the trend would be so popular? This style would look good on just about any kind of handbag, from a clutch to an oversized hobo bag.…

Friendship Gifts – Being There

The friends we love the most are often the ones we rarely get to see. When we make friends at High School or when we first start out in our careers, we are drawn to those special friends that are on the same page when it comes to life; love; special interests and certain values we share. We leave town and find other interests and somehow those special friends, although no less precious, fade into the background and become shadows of our past lives. How awful is that…!

Send a good friend a special gift that forges that connection that is so important. Friendship gifts need not be expensive and gifts that connect with the earth need not cost the earth…

Friends and acquaintances that drift in and out of our lives touch us in a special way. We have friends that are really just a connection with our children; friends that come to dinner and go to the movies with us; friends that are work colleagues and friends that are treasured confidantes. Best friends are the most precious – they stay with us through thick and thin and know where the bodies are buried!! They keep our darkest and our lightest secrets and hold our chins above the water when we are unhappy.

Friendship gifts for such friends are hard to find, simply because the gift itself is so important. We want something to symbolize friendship and something that may be kept forever; something that will not be consigned to the waste bin within a week; something that will not die; something that may be held in the hand and looked at; unique; perfectly natural and touchable.

Those special friends might be apart for weeks, months or years. Sometimes, special friends will be separated for twenty or thirty years but when they finally hook up again, the years fall away and that special bond is remembered – always there – always constant. And the talk and laughter continues far into the night as old friends catch up with lives that have run in parallel yet apart.

Friendship jewelry and natural stones can make terrific friendship gifts for friends who are apart. That reminder to stay positive when the World is being ‘not as kind as it could be’ can make your friend’s day change for the better and bring you closer in a friendship that means the World.

What do you give a friend that means so much? A solid gift is what is needed, and one that may be kept in a pocket or purse or within reach on a desk top. Friendship gifts for special friends can be a natural stone necklace or a shared gift of natural stones – one for you and one for me……

Unique 30th Birthday Gift Ideas

The birthday’s that don’t end in a 0 are easy to shop for since you know what your kids like. Shopping for a gift for the first 0 ending age throws most for a loop. When the big 3-0 comes around its hard to know what to get to commemorate this special milestone.

Jewelry or watches is a great present for all ages. Sears has a great selection of jewelry and watches for both men and women. Sears’s beautifully crafted designs are both tasteful and gorgeous for people who like to have great accessories to compliment their wardrobe.

Items for the house make very good gifts for 30 year olds. When entertaining friends or just after a long hard day at work it is nice to have a place to relax and have a drink to relax and unwind. Bare Furniture has an assortment of furniture to make a great home bar. Technology also makes great gifts for 30 year olds. Whether it’s a computer, HDTV or any other form of technology Tiger Direct has it all. They have top designed merchandise like the Panasonic HDTV that will make your 30yrs old birthday.

Being on the go to work all through the week its great to just rest for a while. If you’re soon to be 30 year old likes to be outdoors in nature then Austin Canoe & Kayak has the best birthday gifts. Austin Canoe & Kayak has all the gear the birthday Guy or girl needs to go camping, kayaking, canoeing, stand up paddleboards and fishing so he or she can have great time outdoors.

30th Birthday Gifts are can’t be like any of the gifts from the past. When you hit your thirties you are more mature and like new things. Finding a gift for a Thirty year old can be hard but can become easier once you look in the right place.…

How Accessories Can Change Your Look

Why is it important to pay special attention to your accessories if you want to look stylish? Well, accessories give you a lot of scope for expressing yourself. Let us take the example of a formal dress. A man will wear a shirt and a pant while a lady will wear a formal business suit. Apart from the colors, there is very little scope for experimentation.

The design of the shirt and the trouser is well determined and that cannot be changed. The same is true for the business suit as well. However, wearing a golden watch will make you look rich. On the other hand, wearing a stylish and subdued black color watch is only going to make you look classier. Going in for an informal watch is going to add a bit of contrast to your appearance.

You can go in for leather shoes or can go in for shoes made of cloth. You can wear socks of the same color as that of your pants or you can go in for different colored socks. The lady can go in for an understated appearance by skipping jewelry or wearing minimal jewelry.

Or, she can opt for matching earrings, shoes, bracelets and necklaces. Or, she can go in for contrasting jewelry. From the choice of material to be used in the shoes to the material used in bracelets – there is unlimited scope for experimentation. In such a scenario, is it not obvious that choosing your accessories wisely will help you alter your appearance as you wish?

If you simply loosen your tie and drop your coat and go in for a digital watch with bright colors, you can automatically look like a person who has done a hard days work and now is in mood for some fun and enjoyment. The ancient rule is that clothes make the man. Well, the modern rule is that fashion accessories make the clothes.…

Children’s Gifts Are Easy to Find Online and There Are a Lot of Options Available If You Look Online

You’ll easily locate children’s gifts on the current market – you only need to realize where to shop. Have a browse on 1 or 2 web stores and discover what you can find. When you conduct a few look ups on the net you are going to probably be confronted with lots of offers and deals which can good value for the money.

What ever you’re looking for on the internet, you should have hardly any troubles finding things you require. There are a large range of possibilities and that means you should not have any trouble in any way acquiring good deals that are adequate for your expectations. You’ll have to spend some time whilst you are searching the net to ensure you’re informed of all kinds of things on the current market.

There’s a lot of possibilities to choose from and you’ll believe it is hard to make a decision. Well, if that is the case then you certainly ought to read more to figure out how to choose the ideal products for your desires. You will probably really need to set your self a spending budget so that you don’t pass your limit and waste your hard earned dollars on a bargain that’s not worthwhile.

One thing you should think about is the type of investment that you’re thinking about. This will likely be a major feature of your respective conclusions and so ensure you know very well what you have been looking for before you buy something or accept anything at all. It is vital you are made aware of all kinds of things available on the market today to enable you to make smart conclusions.

You’ll then have to consider the type of children’s gifts for sale on today’s market and be diligent to realize which options would be better suited to all your wants. It really is really hassle-free to obtain what you’re hoping for if you hit the net and also have a good browse around.

If you have a good browse around over the internet you could discover that there are several possibilities. Have a search and do a handful of lookups on Google to find out about what pops up. You will probably be blown away at the quality of choice for such a hassle-free purchase.…