Lakme Fashion week Winter / festive 2015 concluded ages ago (20 days to be precise ) but that doesnt stop me from compiling a list of the best of bridal couture showcased on the runaway .

There was a lot of ethnic bridal styles presented on the ramp and my favourites Anuhree Reddy , Ridhi Mehra, Arpita Mehta and Payal Singhal all has some generous doses of  festive ethnic wear sprikled in their collection which got me all excited. Apart from the usual designers i always turn to, designers like Neeta Lulla, Abu Jaini sandeep khosla and divya reddy also showcased creations which caught my interest. So without ranting more here i present to you my absolute ethnic favorites from Lakme Fashion week Winter/ Festive 2015.

Neeta Lulla : 

Tailor made for the contemporary bride Neeta Lulla's collection was a delightful treat to eyes with lace, bling, pastels and chiffon. Ive already covered the entire collection in a separate post here  . Love how this pastel saree comes together with that blouse.


Arpita mehta : The mirror work from Arpita Mehta iam always a fan off but her lehengas were mostly in black which isnt considered too auspicious in India




This creation i just loved. Capes are totally in and now wear them even with your chudidaar suit. Love the colour, cut, work on sleeves and ofcourse the cape



Ridhi mehra : I loved every piece from Ridhi Mehras collection but not everything was bridal stuff . Here are the selected few which i thought were wedding appropriate.




Marsala is the pantone colour of the year and Ridhi Mehra brings you lehengas in just that colour! I love the floral detailing and the drape.


This one is probably a predraped lehenga , fuss free and perfect for your winter wedding


Velvet and lace comes togtehr beautifully in this marsala lehenga


Anushree Reddy stuck to her netted lehengas and florals in girly colours.



 Love this lehenga in which Amy jackson walked for her . (The entire collection is covered here)


Divya Reddy did pastels and had amazing detailing on borders in her collection. There was too much of yellow in her collection giving me mehendi or haldi kind of vibes.



 I just loved this simple lehenga with embellished dupatta and the drape is just WOW.



AM:PM dont do too much bridal or ethnic but this peplum creation i had to include in here.


 Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla presented a retro glam collection which had plenty of bridal options featuring shimmer, mirror work, embellishments , thread work, ruffles and layers.



This mint lehenga with mirror work is just amazing. Love it, especially the blouse.



This gown in white and beige with chikankari work and subtle bling is sheer beauty.


Payal singhal also dint have much of bridal but i love her crafmanship and this lehenga is so beautiful. Red yet well suited for the contemporary bride who wants zero bling.



Did you like the bridal collections?

I know this post on Lakme fashion week is coming late, really , really late, Infact a post on amazon india Fashion Week will also be be considered late but it has been a busy March with a wedding in family and so much going on with my life offline.



The LFW resort 2015 had many drool worthy creations so i couldnt resist this post even though it is coming late.  Lakme Fashion week completed 15 years this march and this edition had 84 designers showcasing their creations in about 45 shows. choosing only 10 outfits was task in itself but i curated this list by adding a little bit of funky, a little of ethnic and lots of feminine stuff.

So here you go , 10 o the seasons hottest creations straight from the runaway.

I have  a weakness for asymmetrical hemlines and when i saw this by Iika can you stop me from not lusting over it?



This Neha Aggarwal creation spells summer. Love the summery colour and the prints.



Iam loving kaftans these and this icy blue number with its layers and flare is an Epic Win . This is from Arunima Majhi.



everything from anushree reddy made it to my drool list. Her dreamy ethnic wear was amazing and cant really pick one but i picked this icy blue fusion lehenga and crop top kanika kapoor wore. (visit here for complete Anushree Reddy collection coverage on my personal blog )



I love Ridhi mehra and her collection was a favourite too. I loved this cape look in pastel green. Cape sarees have been popularised by sonam and anamika but i dint care much for them until i spotted this, id wear this happily.  (actually i shuld have covered her whole collection individually , but its kind of late already)



This is another cape half saree look from shilpa reddy


Another cape by the queen of cape thing, anamika Khanna. Love deepika padukone in this anamika black creation




Manish Malhotra brings in fringe and iam loving it



Breezy and feminine pastel lehenga from payal Singhal . The belted wait and the cropped top makes it perfect for moderm summer brides.



Arpita mehta had  a lot of  mirrored florals, tulle and aplliques in her collection. Difficult to pick just one here again.   i pick this sheer anarkali with a slit. love the hint of colour in this.



 now that is my list of favourites . Do you like anything from my list? please do share in comments below.

Stay sparkling
 Kamar jahan

Style statement just got refined whe
n designers started bringing Kaftan styled kurtas and dresses on the runway!
So lets begin with the history of Kaftans or (Caftans)..
What is a Kaftan? A Kaftan is an ankle-length or a mid length dress front-buttoned cloak or overdress first worn by the Persians in the 600 B.C’s  and is usually made of light fabric such as cotton, silk or cashmere.
The Kaftan trend have re-emerged throughout the fashion history again and again. It might just sink in and disappear for a while but when its back it just gets better! 
The trend setting era: The timeless, ethereal and floaty nature of the Kaftans  suits all body shapes and sizes. Its one of their best features. Those who thought Kaftans were only for beachwear , rethink again! Also for those who are little over weight and self conscious, Kaftans are the best options to hide those extra pounds. ;)
Ethnic edge to the Kaftans: It can also be worn as a Churidaar Kameez top . YES ! :D But just make the hemline reaches below the knees or till it touches your ankles. That’s it! Team it up with a pair of comfy chudi pants. And without much effort the spotlight turns on you.
There’s no doubt that kaftans give the wearer both a sensual and elegant appeal.
7 ways to style a Kaftan and how to each time wear it differently:
1. Beach wear : Kaftans are a perfect way to cover up  after a swim at a beach !

2. Palazzo Pants : Style an elegant Kaftan with a pair of Palazzo pants and in a jiffy you are ready to rock the world. Wear it to a tea party, social event, or even hell shopping !

Monochrome trend: A white chic kaftan over striped pants, you’ll end up looking like a diva!

3. Ethnic touch: Its so nice to see people actually experimenting even in the ethnic field and making it way into the experimental looks is the beautiful chudiar paired with a kaftan long kurts ! Is it pretty or is it pretty ? ;)

4. Maxi length : Comfortable and stylish maxis are replacing boring figure hugging maxis ! Way to go ! 

5. Sophisticated gown dress - (One shouldered) : This ones our favorite! A gown and a dress that too a kaftan? Wow and how! Simply stunning. One can wear them and feel comfortable and look fashionably forward at the same time!

6. Dhoti Pants: The dhoti pants are never out of fashion , so why not pair it with a kaftan top and dazzle the world?
 
7. Skirty edge: Pair a Kaftan with a set of hot pencil skirt , and nothing ever could go wrong? Agree?  

Which one of the style's have you already worn? And which among these are your favorites?
(Ps: You can buy all the designer Kaftans and Bottom wear at Pernia’s Pop-up shop!) Happy shopping!)
Until next time
Love
Najm Nisa