A Fashionista's Guide to Stylish Eid

  

I. Heavy Eye Make-up

The best way to strike a midway with your makeup and still look ravishing is to concentrate on eyes and let the rest fade away into nothingness. This eid style gurus require you to go full swing on your eyes with heavy shadows, pastel shades, non-black smokey style, cat eyes and uneven lashes. A little mascara to top and you are ready to sizzle the festivities.

II. A Maang Tikka

When it comes to accessories everything seems over-done today. To break the monotony of the times, we suggest you adorn yourself in a maang-tikka that is making a big come back this season. Available in various styles and design forms both traditional and contemporary, you need to pick one to rock one.

III. Designer Mehendi

When it comes to traditions, they can never be over-looked. However, a new twist to the old plot becomes necessary for every fashion frenzied female. Designer mehendi involves designing the henna patterns in unconventional styles than the usual ones.

IV. Nude Lips

Nude lipsticks are an absolute fashion favorite this season, pick different tones suiting your skin tone and dawn some subtlety on your lips, this eid.

VI. Sharara Suit

While there is no prescribed attire for the festival of eid, Sharara suits are the flavor of the season. Gorgeously hued pastels in Georgette, Santoon and Crepes these free flowing ensembles are a must-stock for the special day. For breath-taking party wear suits visit www.theethnicroute.com 

VII. Block Heels

Never forget the importance of foot-wear in making a style statement. Block Heels are a must have this Fall/Winter and to team them up with a sharara suit is absolutely enchanting. Available in luscious colors and patterns these are comfort and style rolled into one. 

Designs & Designers That Ruled Lakme Fashion Week 2015

A country as stormed by a sense of fashion as India can hardly do without a fashion week, and hence the Lakme Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2015 to welcome the winter chills in style. Some path-breaking designing and edgy silhouettes by labels like Huemn, Ilk, Quirk Box and Kristy De Cunha. Crisp owned the stage. Exquisite use of traditional textiles and folk embroideries was another applaud worthy at the show.

Here are 8 Designs & Designers That Ruled Lakme Fashion Week 2015:

Ritu Kumar's pink saree dress is tribute the age old tradition of pleating with a zest twist. The dress was paired with a pant and a head-gear in dull gold, to provide it an edge. A slim belt secures the pleats of the saree at the waist. While the benarsi nature and pink color of the piece walk towards feminine delicacy, pants provide it a sort of independent vibe.

Lauren sizzled the ramp in Little Shilpa's ethereal green dress. The long body-con styled piece was done in a tastefully glitter like fabric with a round neck. Some designing was provided by see-through net fabric at various corners of the piece. Lauren flaunted an off-white bag with the luscious dress.

Sobti's elegant lehenga choli sizzled the ramp in black, dull gold and a multitude of colors. Gauhar Khan looked absolutely stunning in traditional handwork embroideries and bead work running through the kalis of the lehenga and the blouse & swayed us up with all their might!

Gaurav Gupta's show was an absolute treat for every lover of the avant garde clothing in this world of fashion. This smoking hot design in black is an enticing creation silhouette and net fittings and is swaddled by the one and only Kareena Kapoor Khan. If this doesn't make you ogle, we can't say what would!

.LFW WF 2015 is a landmark event as it marks the welcome of Manish Malhotra into the world of mens' fashion. Ranbir Kapoor was the harbinger of this good news in this red velvet suit with slight texturing paired with a black and white retro shirt and a broach and golden button to accentuate it all.

Nikhil and Payal swooped all off their feet by this deductive design in dull gold and beige. This kurti tunic is a floor length piece in beige colour with ban collar and metallic embroidery. Use of dull gold is utterly ravishing. The mid length sleeves is a catching up trend for the season.

Another chic ensemble my Little Shilpa was this simple brown blazer teamed with a simple white shirt, black pants and a slim black tie for accessory. The empowering style of the design is a statement every woman needs to carry. The texture of the fabric is the stand out factor here.

A gift to all the brides-to-be, Ritu Kumar nailed it with a vibrant mix of fabrics, embroideries and silhouettes in this gorgeous lehenga dress. The intricate kalidar skirt is laden with color and is paired with silk blouse and dupatta. 

For more takes on latest Indian Fashion visit www.theethnicroute.com

The Sargi Specials

Modern times have seen the traditional mother-in-law v/s daughter-in-law relationship evolve into companionship of sorts. And why should not it be? This young lady who marries your mad son and takes charge of him, his life for the better has got it all that warrants accolade. Sargi is a small token of appreciation for all this pain that this damsel takes to get things in place.

Ethnic Route brings to you some gifting suggestions from our otherwise wide collection, that will strengthen your bond of love. Cherish the following:

1.     1. Classy Orange Georgette Anarkali Suit

Blessings are mandatory, but gifts are the representation of your innate love for the dear daughter-in-law. This Classy Orange Georgette Anarkali Suit is our pick for the season of Karwachauth. The precious orange coloured suit tailored in anarkali silhouette has embellishments that are an accurate representation of the festivities that are around. This breath taking designer outfit from Ethnic Route is a must have for every ‘bahu’. Be the ideal mother-in-law, when you get your lady to swaddle this beauty around her.

Fabric :

Top - Net & Georgette

Bottom - Shantoon

Inner - Santoon

Dupatta - Chiffon

2.      Embroidered Maroon And Cream Lehnga Saree

Do you often find your darling bahu-rani ogling at female celebrities clad in alluring designer ethnic outfits? And you just choose to over look her lust for wearable-excellence? This Karwachauth, surprise her with this uber-sophisticated embroidered maroon and cream lehnga saree. The lehnga part of the ensemble is done in intricate all over embroidery with a neat finishing provided by a heavy border. The pallu of the saree is tailored out of fine quality net with self design and provides the attire a feminine touch. Can you already imagine her chirping around the house with happiness? So can we!

Fabric :

Saree - Net, Georgette

Blouse – Velvet

3.      Sonal Chauhan Blue Georgette Anarkali Suit

We understand how you love the lady who takes such good care of your big little-boy. Shower your love on her with this Blue Georgette Anarkali Suit which is not so over the top, but is sure to make her heart skip a beat. The gorgeous suit has been tailored in anarkali silhouette to give it a party wear look. Golden embroidery on the neck line, neck panel, sleeves and base of the suit can charm anyone into its beauty. Ideal mother-in-laws know how to play the game well, here is where you start. Start shopping.

Fabric : 

Top - Georgette

Bottom – Shantoon

Inner - None

Dupatta - Chiffon

4.      Stunning Red Cream Colour IIFA Saree

You are tired about how your friends at the kitty party cannot stop about talking about their daughter-in-laws? This is your chance to be the speaker of the circle. With this sophisticated saree that she will adorn this Karwachauth, the eyes will never stop following her at the gathering. This stunning red cream colour saree is your chance to thank the young lady of the house for all the good care and love she showers on your family. She deserves it. 100%.

Fabric :

Saree - Georgette

Blouse - Dhupion

 Excited to be 'The Mother-In-Law'? Give love, get love.