Sarees For A Great Cause

Save the Saree

Fashion designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee who is known for his Indian wear and for dressing Vidya Balan and Sridevi in their movies, has picked up cudgels on behalf of the sari. In a new initiative, Save the Sari,  he’s launched sarees starting as low as Rs. 1,800-3,000 ($31-52). The aim is to popularize the sari and save the livelihoods of weavers. 

In other word, one can own a Sabyasachi and help weavers at the same time.  I think that's one fantastic deal and no one loses out!  And if the saree don't wow you then take a look at the tins.

Rock A Saree

Like A Bollywood Star

This is an amateur observation, but after looking at so, so many pics of sarees and Bollywood stars, there is a pattern.  Yes, there is a pattern.

We're talking about the red carpet sarees. These sarees have a simple design, a nice border, usually a plain field, a simple or barely there pallu all in a luxurious fabric. By the way, the elaborate sarees are reserved for bridal ceremonies.  

So, in my humble opinion, to look like a Bollywood star you need this recipe: one simple saree, well coifed hair, statement jewelry preferably in gold, a beautiful fitted choli, and flawless makeup that is not over the top. What about the shoes? We can touch on that later, but let's say that the shoes and pedi better look nice if they happen to peek from under the graceful folds of your saree.

Disclaimer: This is my own humble opinion, but take a look around the Web for Indian stars on the "red carpet."

Know Your Saree

Kota Doria

The heat of the Rajasthan desert inspired this mesh like cloth that is so airy - it's like wearing a fan. There are many varieties of machine loomed Kota fabric, which is also soft cloth with an airy feel that picks up the slightest breeze.

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LBS

Little Black Saree

Of course, there is no "little" saree, but this is in context of the little black dress (LBD). You know the LBD: ever reliable, go-to outfit in a woman's closet one can dress up or down. Now, how about a LBS in the closet?

Think about it … a black saree at the ready, can cost as much as one wishes, don't have to worry about the five extra pounds lost or gained, low or high heels on the feet, and always elegant. Don't need rocket science applied here. A last minute event, blingy jewelry, and a black saree. Guess who will be the center of attention?

It's the Weekend

Eyecandy

A saree pic to keep you busy until Monday. Have a great weekend! It's been around the web, but a classic: Vidya.