Bling Sparkle: Inspirations
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Showing posts with label Inspirations. Show all posts

March 03, 2015

Aztec Prints ~ Trend Talk
March 03, 20150 Comments
Aztec Print Fashion: Ancient yet so Modern! Very few know that Aztec is the fashion from the past. Yesterday’s history of Central Mexico has become today’s trend. Aztec designs have been created and valued as far back as the 14th century and now it has once again taken the world by storm.

These Mexican-inspired prints are at once tribal, colorful, eye-catching and no doubt, full of energy. Aztec prints have become the style du jour among the trendy. It’s also a huge rage this season! So why wait? Get decked up “Aztec Style” and make a mark, the bold way!

Vigorously Vibrant:  Aztec prints are effortlessly vibrant and when it comes to colors, the more the merrier. Seize the opportunity to play around with colors to stay fashion forward. It just gets better when you experiment with countless combinations of pastels and bold colors. Pink and Grey, Turquoise and Brown, Mint and Orange, it will all fit together when it’s Aztec.

Aztec prints adorned in the Bollywood movie 'Cocktail' source: Eros International
Eclectic patterns:  Horizontal lines, graphic shapes and geometric designs in all colors…this is what primarily defines the uber cool ‘Aztec print.’ The Aztec print is quite easy to don! Just pick one striking Aztec printed piece and pair it with a single colored garment!

Luxury at its best: Aztec culture used vibrant prints and design on high finesse fabric which was rich in texture. Adorning Aztec prints was thus a sign of flaunting wealth amongst the masses. So when you dress up the Aztec way, keep in mind that it is all about luxury. Don’t forget to adorn feather earrings and chunky statement jewelry to look opulent. Woven fabrics, cashmere material, feathers, and intrinsic patterns will give your ensemble a splendid finish.

Simply Anything: This print is loved by all because of its versatility. You can adorn it as a part of your outfit or clutch or a scarf or just your mobile cover. It manages to transfer beautifully into other fields of design, such as interiors and artifacts. Make it a part of your Fashion World and stay inspired by the ethnic way. Girls go get your nails done in Aztec patterns to complement your ensemble!

Day or Night: Be it a day or night event, Aztec can be worn anytime. Choose to Dress Up or Dress Down, Aztec prints offer you enormous options to select from. You can find this print on cardigans, leggings, sweaters and printed jeans for your day wear. While select some stunning short dresses for your late night parties.
Fashion knows no international boundaries and thus Aztec prints made an easy entrée in Indian fashion world. The beauty of Aztec prints is that they are adaptable and flexible. They come in gorgeous shades that appeal to the Indian sensibility and recent western fascination with colors that pop.
Top 5 Aztec looks for you to stay fashion forward:
The Dream Catcher look :
Pair Aztec top or singlets with junky dream catcher neck piece. Flaunt your collection of semi-precious stones and pull out your harem pants to get the perfect dream catcher look. Now this how you wear these spirited prints without messing up!

The Goddess Look:
Long Aztec maxi-dress gives you serene and heavenly Goddess look. Don one of these and set your foot forward to rule the world. ;) 
Oh! So cool look:
 Loose tank tops with Aztec print bottoms give you a cool appeal. With this look on, you are sure to turn a hundred heads towards you. This look is the Spring- Summer favourite!

The Glam Doll look:
Figure-hugging short silhouette in dark colors with geometric Aztec print will steal the show. A perfect evening wear to get noticed in the crowd!


The Monochrome:
Go Black & White with Aztec and add some neon to brighten up the day!

Wrap yourself in a printed scarf or poncho, or pair Aztec accessories to give your outfit that little pop of ethnicity. So go on and experiment your looks with super trendy Aztec prints now!

Author: Jade
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December 14, 2014

Rise Above your fears ~ Sunday Inspirations!
December 14, 20140 Comments

“There is no illusion greater than fear.”
I can't agree more with this beautiful quote! Fear is an illusion which can destroy you if you don't overcome it.

Fear is common in every human being. It is present in different shapes and forms inside different people.

Since a long time I was a victim of Atychiphobia, the fear of failure. This fear ruled over me and never let me live a confident life as a child. I was scared of failure, so much that winning never befriended me too.

I was always that student who never failed in any subject but never got good marks too. The main reason behind this was the fact that I feared failure and worked hard to battle it instead of aiming for winning.

I had it in me, it was just that I was too scared to admit it.

When I was in my sixth standard, much to my dismay, my teachers forced me to participate in cultural activities and team sports. That was the time when I was battling nightmares.

Then came examinations... I was a nervous wreck before every exam and images of what would happen if I failed would keep flashing in my mind and I would hardly concentrate on the paper due to my nervousness.

I used to envy my classmates, especially the toppers who seemed to excel in whatever they did. Fame was for them. I often dreamed of me being a part of them but every tie i tried to work on my dream, atychiphobia would stop me and bind me with its chains.

Fearing failure had made me a failure... until one fortunate day that is!

I remember that day... a day which changed my whole life a built a storm inside me. It was the results day of my class eighth and a nervous and a 'scared-as if-someone-is-going-to-bit-me' self tagged along ith my mother to check out what the fates had in bait for me. I remember how I had started shivering even before I entered my class and had seen the face of my class teacher...

"Your daughter has got the third rank!" A smiling teacher had told my shocked Mum while I stood there numb. No! No! I heard it wrong! I kept telling myself and accepted it only when  saw the marks card formyself. A strange feeling took over me... i was happy beyong calculation. That proud look in my Mom's eyes and that reassurance from my class teacher that i had the potential and a dozen congratulations from my classmates made my life!

That day I was a different woman. Being amog the toppers had rung a string inside me and i knew things would never be the same. I had tasted success and i wanted more... so much more! I wanted to win the whole world, to win... yes WIN!!

After that day there was no stopping, i worked hard and made sure that i excelled in everything i did and those which i lost, i accepted them as experiences. I realized that battling failure would only enslave me to it so i accepted it and took it as a learning experience.

Then came the day when not long after, I was appointed as the school captain. Yes... a school captain! *Happy tears* That memory still remains undeterred inside me. It is one of the most treasured moments of my life... a moment which will always remind me that fearing failure will only hold you back, in order to succeed in life you have to overcome it and rise above that fear..!!

The Dew film below is an example of the same. It gives this beautiful message that only when you battle your fears will you be able to live a complete life where there is no space for regrets.


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