Bling Sparkle: style diaries
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August 09, 2015

Tassel Hangings: Addicted To The Latkan Accessory ? #TraditionalTrends
August 09, 20150 Comments

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Tassels or Latkans have a way back in history from being a staple part of outfits for Mughals to being embellished in ramp walk collections by Indian fashion designers in almost all of their ethnic outfits!

If a dress is simple a hanging tassel or a latkan with embellishments or a studded latkan can add the required needed grandeur to that dress !

Latkans embelished in blouses

Latkans have now become  major part of Indian outfits. Be it heavy lehengas, cholis, blouses or dupattas – Everything is now adorned with latkans ! Ever since the Anarkali trend overtook the Indian fashion Industry by a storm , latkans were used to decorate these dresses in every possible way !

Accessories to accesorize lehengas and skirts   Latkan trend

Latkans come in different shapes, colors, materials and sizes ! Garments in India are embellished with a variety of latkans. Latkans ranging from INR 5000 per piece to lakans at INR 50 per piece ,people have a thousand choices now!  Not to forget latkans coming in Judas or bangles !

Indians are addicted to tassels! Latkans are made of sequins and fringes including metal, moti, wool, feathers, beads,kundans , crystal, pearl, velvet , studded and beaded !

Lovely tassels or latkans

Girls at my place shop for latkans at exclusive stores and get them stitched to their kurtis, blouses and anarkalis. It’s a trend caught up with all the leading fashion designers in India. Gone are the days where latkans where a part of home décor. My favorite ethnic wear brand ‘rain And Rainbow’ has introduced the concept of latkans in almost all of their kurtis and anarkalis.

Latkans in bangalore

Hanging tassels/ latkans Fashion Trend has been a rage ! Bollywood fashionistas flaunting their dresses with latkans in them have caused the girls to follow up their steps. Women all over India continue to embellish their outfits with Beads and stones hanging from the ends of the tassel of dupatta or the bodice which do wonders to adorn the bare gaps in the back of an anarkali or a blouse. readymade garments are now coming up with unique and quirky patterns in latkans that will be adorned on the garments. 

Latkans in ethnic wear

The tassel at the back of dress or attached to a sleeve or a lehenga  prettifies the whole outfit! The latkan tough adds the grandeur touch to an outfit altogether ! Ensembles that are adored with this amazing piece of attraction are mostly found on the four ends of the dupattas, the end of the back string of a blouse, at the back attached to the tie ups in an anarkali or salwar kameez, at the front attached to the tie ups in designer suits,in long skirts,  in a belt at the bottom of a lehenga or the two ends of a saree pallu.  But with the innovation, ‘latkan’ or a tassel can be in any shape or size.

Entrepreneurs have even started selling these colorful accessories online.  the Latkan trend is no longer limited to the younger generation. Many women in their graceful 40s and early 50s are also accessorizing their blouses with these beautiful tassels.

Trend alert : tassels

I myself have a dozen plus outfits with grand latkans embellished in them and  have shopped like crazy for latkans during my elder sister’s marriage. I love the whole idea of customizing a dress with the help of accessories and one best favorite accessory to add glamour to an ensemble is none other than hanging tassel !

colorful latkan accessories

So have you shopped for latkans or tassels or are they part of your favorite ethnic ensembles? Temme !

Until next time

Love

Najmun Nissa

Note: Pictures other than the watermarked ones are from pinterest.

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June 13, 2015

Footwear Essentials : #Footwear Haul! Trend Talk.
June 13, 20150 Comments
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The right pair of shoes can take a look to a whole new level. Shoes can either make or break a look! Hence its important to choose the right pair of shoes with your outfit. If you are done with your hair, outfit styling and make up , the next thing that counts are the shoes! Hence I recently bought three sexy pair of footwear which according to me are essentials in the footwear section!
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1. Boots/Ankle Boots:
The latest shoe trend I have fallen for is the bootie, In Black from Nell are love only <3 .When you want to cover more of your foot, but have the feel of a fabulous heel then this is the shoe you have to go for ! Designed beautifully in velvet these boots fit my feet like a glove ! Comfy and stylish at the same time! No matter what the season may be, boots and booties never leave.
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2.Floral Embellished ballet flats:
A shoe collection is incomplete without a pair of comfy eye catchy flats ! And what could be better than ballerinas , that too embellished and studded ! It was love at first sight, the moment I saw these I knew I had to buy them ! Made from soft velvet material , these flats are gorgeous and a show stopper ! Who ever said you had to wear heels to get attention to your shoes every single time ?! Ha !  Just remember that ballet flats with embellishments are pretty busy and can quickly clutter an outfit so it’s best to balance everything out . Whether you do it up for the everyday or for a special occasion , these beauties are sure to garner attention ! :D
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3. Bling Wedges:
What happens when comfort meets bling ? A lovely pair of blingy wedges come into the picture. Remember all those days where you had to manage a heavy ghagra or a fully embellished anarkali along with blingy heels? I know hard it is to carry a tough ethnic outfit along with heels (And no , lets not get into how celebs manage doing this every single time) So why not shift to wedges which are both comfortable and sparkly enough to go with your outfit! These gold wedges from Catwalk are lightweight and a frequent wear ! So yes these were the essentials according to me for Spring/Summer 2015!
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PS: I bought all of them from Amazon India and guess what two among these shoes  were on sale ! yayy ;D  recently I have been shopping like crazy and hence you an expect more such haul posts in near future.. *Happy face*
Until next time
Love
Najm
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February 26, 2015

Statement clutches: One knuckle ring clutch bag !
February 26, 20150 Comments
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You would be living under a rock if you have never owned and flaunted a clutch ! ;)
The second best favorite accessory after handbags are none other than our clutches ! Clutches have come a long way from being dainty to heavy, light to sparkly, studded to boxy, from minaudiere to knuckle ring clutches and so on.
Clutches seem to have taken much popularity in society, especially with celebrities, which in turn has caught up with us ‘not so famous fashionistas’ ;) . Also, they can be really cute and add a simple trendy touch to an outfit. A clutch, is something you hold with your hands and is small and now occur in unbelievable shapes- from oval to box, triangle, to heart shaped and so many more! Perfect to pick up for a wedding or a function where all you have to carry is your cell phone, debit card (I don’t own a credit card *so proud :P* ) and maybe lipstick/gloss or even your favorite lip balm!
Wedding season has begun (Already done with three weddings this month ! Gosh! ) If you want something that will add a slight attention seeking edge to your overall look, check out the latest styles of studded knuckle clutches ! They are here to sweep you off your feet ! These blingy accessories feature a studded ring around the top of the clutch. There are quite a few places you can pick up this hot new style, and it’s a look that’s perfect for a wedding/ reception , or when you are the bride’s best friend , even better if you are the bride ;). Most of the styles also feature an addition chained rope so that you can wear the handbag in many different ways.
What  I am loving about this knuckle clutches is that it brings something totally different to the market, plus it’s an easy way to spice up an already blingy outfit! The cut-out ring also double as rings if you place your finger in them!) Now isn’t that something cool ! The knuckle handle of the gold and silver clutch I bought is a one clutch finger ring with cool embellishments and rhinestones, making it appear as if you were wearing a statement cocktail ring on practically each hand. Get a closer look at this growing knuckle ring clutch trend below. 
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The knuckled clasp clutch is a big trend this season and Alexander McQueen's fall handbag collection is full of them, they are bold and statement making. (Did you know almost all knuckle ring clutches selling out there on snapdeal/flipkart/Amazon are inspired by their designs ?) And I can’t stop but add them to my wish list ! *cheeky grin*
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I went window shopping for them the other day and couldn’t resist these two beauties! Temme which one fares better? I’ll go for that ;)
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Whether you’re dressing up or down you can easily add the knuckle clutch trend to your get-up. It’s an effortless way to add a little edge and style to your ensemble . Its sometimes liberating to not carry a huge tote or a heavy handbag around all the time! It’s also a great item to keep in your tote if you want to refresh your outfit and take it from desk to dinner ;)
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Now these beauties have turned into my favourite statement clutches ! Everyone in my family loved them so much they ended up buying the same (altogether 4 clutches in gold and 2 in silver of the same design and color at my home now *smh*) Although they are bling and in your face sparkly but at least they are unique! There’s nothing I dislike more than walking into a crowded room and having on something that someone else is wearing. Ugh :P 
Will you try the knuckle clutch trend?
You can buy this clutch from here and here
Will you be wearing this trend for weddings and parties ? Do you already own a statement clutch that you simply adore? Let me know in the comment section!
Until next time.
Stay awesome!
Love,
Najm
xoxo



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February 19, 2015

OOTD ~ Gearing up for Autumn..
February 19, 20150 Comments
A good part of February has already passed and so has the Winter season. If you live in Bangalore then you will notice that signs of Autumn are already here!

Autumn has an aura of its own which is both mesmerising and exciting at the same time! Autumn is the sweet reminder of happy times. Back in school, Autumn meant final examination time followed by Summer holidays.

Coming to Autumn style, I would prefer picking up something light and fun to wear on an Autumn evening! I got to hang out with a couple of my school friends a few days back and one my friend's style totally caught my attention and I clicked her.

Today, I am sharing the same photos of Áutumn style inspiration with you all! :)

Model: My friend Asha
Photographer: Yours truly aka Bushra
Makeup by: *ehem* again Me

Makeup:
Lips: Loreal  star range lipstick, pure red collection shade 'Pink Vermeil' 
Read review HERE
Eyes: Loreal eye shadow in silver. We are giving away one such same HERE
Lakme waterproof eyeliner (my current fav)
Cheeks: Maybelline cheeky glow in Coral
Base: Lakme Compact (she's not much of a foundation gal!)

Louv,
Bushra
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November 23, 2014

Sonakshi Sinha’s new Bob haircut : Yay or Nay ?
November 23, 20140 Comments
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Photo courtesy: Twitter @sonakshisinha
Sonakshi Sinha is always in NEWS ! Be it her daddy or her poor acting skills , her sparkling clothes , her statements where she claims she doesn’t give a damn about her weight. But she is in NEWS again and for good reasons ! A haircut , that too short hair ! Viola !
She took over Twitter to share a glimpse of her make-over and tweeted this :

Sonakshi Sinha who was adored for her long, beautiful hair has surprised everyone by opting a shoulder length hair cut.
The new haircut sported by the Bollywood beauty illuminated her image thus giving her an elegant appearance. We are definitely in love with Sonakshi Sinha new haircut and the styles she is opting fort to bring out the new look is just superb!
Sonakshi Sinha has run around trees and danced away with her long lustrous locks for more than 3 years in bollywood. But here she is, grinning widely in her Instagram selfie, in a brand new hair style: A BOB !
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Photo courtesy: Instagram/AsliSona
"The last time I had hair this short was in school," She stated in the picture she put on Instagram.
In the past few of her appearances after the hair cut she looks lovelier then ever before, so I have no doubts the hairstyle worked for her !
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Here Sonakshi looking regal in a red couture by Manish Malhotra at Arpita Khan’s reception ! The hair adds to the lovely quotient!
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Working every inch of the gown are her curves and the hair ! Yes the hair! (Sonakshi at Hello Awards night)
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Sonakshi Sinha at promotions of her movie, looking absolutely charming in her new haircut!
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Photo courtesy: Instagram @asliSona
Here’s Sonakshi posing with the her hairstylist who gave her the adorable haircut!
We are loving the hair cut, she is sure to make heads turn !
What do you think, Yay or Nay?
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