Saree Magazines

Do They Exist?

Speaking strictly for myself: I am a confessed magazine fanatic. The texture of paper, thought out typography, thought provoking stories, and well composed pictures set the heart a flutter.  However, there are not any saree magazines available in the United States.  Sure, there is Grazia, Feminia, Filmfare, a few pages in Vogue India, and a plethora of South Asian bridal mags; however, a magazine dedicated to the saree-are they around?   

In the past there was Libas but the bookstore that carried the magazine stopped, then the bookstore went out of business. To subscribe was cost prohibitive on my tiny budget, but that didn't stop me from purchasing it issue by issue-basically every payday. 

So, the question is: Do you know of any magazines dedicated to sarees? If so, please, please, please let me know!

Plain Saree

Sometimes Simplicity Is Best

It seems like busy, busy, busy is the catchphrase to describe life. I don't know about you, but the only time I can slow down is when my head hits the pillow.

You have to take a well deserved break from everything, otherwise you crash. No computers, no tele, no radio-just you, surrounded by what you love-be it family, pets, friends, doing a hobby or in your personal space with a good book.

It also includes clothes. Yes, clothes, including the saree. All the bling, bling has its place, but it's nice to take a break from mirror work, embroidery, borders and elaborate pallus. Yes, a simple saree and a good book.

Enjoy your weekend.

Dual Colours

Elegant Tie Dye

I've been seeing dual tone (or dual colours) sarees , and have to say it is beautiful, reminds me of watercolours on wet paper. The dual colours look glamorous in striking combinations of greens and blues, reds and fuschias, orange and red, blues and purples, so on and so on-the combinations are limitless!

There are also the dual tone sarees blended with quirky prints, but we'll touch on that at a later time. The dual tone sarees are quirky yet elegant, playful yet sexy. It's like tie dye for an elegant woman.

Doesn't she look happy to be in her dual tone saree?

Suneet Varmna

King of Bling (In My Humble Opinion)

One of India’s foremost couturiers, Suneet Varma is a name that immortalizes glamour and timeless style. After getting his degree from Europe in 1986, he went on to work with renowned couturier Yves Saint Laurent in Paris. Meticulous craftsmanship, a strong design sensibility and an undying love for sartorial research, the Varma brand exudes fantasy, sexy sophistication and unadulterated feminity for the woman of today. (Source)

Word of warning: Two or three pictures is not enough to enjoy Varma's designs, so there's going to be pics. Enjoy, and this will make up for Thursday since we won't be able to post on the fourth.

Saved the best for last. Isn't this to die for?!?

Formal Attire

At A Graduation Party?

Got an invitation to a college graduation party with the words, "formal attire." What! Formal attire? To be honest, I did not expect to see the words "formal attire" for a 4 p.m. event with children and games!?!

I'm divided. Part of me says, "Don't upstage the guest of honor," and the other part says, "You have sarees and you are going to live by what you say. Wear it!"

Well, I'm going to wear a saree. No cocktail dresses or gowns for me. Besides, I don't have a gown. But, I have sarees. Yep, it's going to be a saree!

Want this.
Very girly and around $80 USD

Want this.
This will look so awesome,
and will steal the show.

I do have a saree similar to this one.

I have one similar to this one.
Will look good with gold jewelry.

So, my next decision will be: which one?