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Blue & Green Chiffon
Fabric: Chiffon & Raw SilkColor: Blue & GreenDetails: Chiffon two tone shirt Blue and Green with delicate zardozi hand embroidery on full front. Heavy embellishments on neck and daman mostly in silver using tilla, rafia, threads, crystals, sequins and beads. Finished with silver pipin.Trouser/shalwar: Pure Crepe Silk embroidered on bottoms.Dupatta: chiffon dupatta in blue and green has sequins spray all around .

Emerlad Green & GreyFabric:

Silk & JamavarColor: Emerald Green & GreyDetails: Pure Silk Stand/Mandarian collar shirt, embroidered on full fron, heavy embellishements around neck and embroidered floral motifs all around front of the shirt. Embroidery is done mostly using kora, threads, rhinestones/crystals and with touches of sequins and beads. Embroidery pattern is floral.Trouser/shalwar: Pure silk jamavar trouser in grey.Dupatta: chiffon dupatta in grey with green pipin on edges, small florals embroidered all around dupatta.

Ferozi BanarsiFabric:

Pure Banarsi (4 Threads weaving)Color: Ferozi, Rust, GreenDetails: Ferozi banarsi shirt appliqued with rust and green banarsi fabric, full front embellised with fine Royal Zardozi embroidery using Dabka, Kora, Sequins.Trouser/shalwar: Churidar type ruched trouser in Rust Banarsi fabric.Dupatta: Organza dupatta tye and dye and embroided.

Green & GoldFabric:

Banarsi & JamavarColor: Green & GoldDetails: Pure Banarsi shirt in Dark Green , finished with shocking pink pipin on neck, daman/hem, & sleeves. Embroidered on neck and shirt hem/daman using sequins, pearl shaped beads, kora, tilla, & swarovski crystals.Trouser/shalwar: self jamavar churidar in gold color.Dupatta: Banarsi chiffon dupatta in shocking pink color embroidered on borders and finsihed with green pipin.

Green & Pink BanarsiFabric:

Pure Banarsi JamavarColor: Emerald Green & Shocking PinkDetails: Pure banarsi Jamavar shirt in emerald green embroidered on Neck and daman (hem) using mughal floral and geometrical pattern, embroidery done with traditional zardozi stitches and materials. Embroidery is done with using twisted kora, naqshi, crystals/rhine stones, sequins, and beads.Trouser/shalwar: Pure Banarsi Jamavar.Dupatta: Banarsi Chiffon Dupatta embroidered on borders and motifs spray all around, shocking pink banarsi pipin on edges.

Light grey JamavarFabric:

JamavarColor: Light GreyDetails: Pure Jamavar Nehru/Sherwani Collar shirt embroidered on full front with very fine zardozi hand embroidery using threads, kora, Rhinestones/crystals sequins and glass beads & Red pipin on shirt.Shalwar/trouser: Pure Jamavar churidar. Dupatta: Pure crinckle Dupatta: jamavar chiffon dupatta with golden zarri weaving

Maroon BanarsiFabric:

Pure Banarsi JamavarColor: MaroonDetails: An Elegant and Timeless Piece made with Pure Banarsi Jamavar, shirt in maroon split round neck, appliqued in green on neck and embroidered. Eembroidery outfit has very intricate Zardozi embroidery in mughal floral pattern using very delicate stitches using kora, kamdani, threads, crystals, naqshi, sequins etc.Trouser/shalwar: Pure Banarsi in maroon color.Dupatta: Banarsi Chiffon Dupatta embroidered on Borders and Green pipin on the edges.

Maroon ChiffonFabric:

Chiffon & Raw SilkColor: MaroonDetails: Chiffon shirt fully lined with Raw Silk, appliqued around neck with gold silk and embroidered full front with kora, dabka , beads.Trouser/shalwar: Rusched caprice trouser in Raw silk. (can be changed to regular trouser).Dupatta: Chiffon dupatta gold pipin on edges and embroidery motifs on borders.

Peach SilkFabric:

Crepe SilkColor: PeachDetails: Pure crepe silk shirt in Peach, Embroidered on full front and Back using sequins, tilla, threads, and rhine stones. Embroidery pattern is floral. Turquoise Pipin on neck, sleeves, Side silts.Trouser/shalwar: Pure Crepe Silk trouser embroidered on Bottom.Dupatta: Plain chiffon dupatta embroidered with sequins spary all over.

FASHION IN HIJAB

Women's dress in Islamic culture is based on a principle of female modesty. Customs of the time, place, and social class of the woman influence what she might wear. Some options include hijab or modest, loose clothing and a scarf over the head and under the chin and burqa or burka, a more complete covering of the head, face and body.

Hijab is the Arabic term most commonly translated as “veil” in English -the traditional head, face or body covering of women in the Middle East and the Islamic world. Hijab, however, does not necessarily mean “veil” in the English sense of a head scarf, and has no exact translation in English.

In Islam, all individuals become responsible and accountable for their behavior at the age of puberty. The Islamic teachings about modest dress apply to any person, male or female, at that time.Islamic teachings on this subject are based on the Qur'an, and on the specific sayings/traditions of the Prophet Muhammad(PBUH), known as the hadith. In one often-cited tradition, it is reported that a young woman visited Muhammad's wife Aisha (RA) while she was wearing see-through clothing. Muhammad(PBUH) averted his eyes and told her, "After a young woman reaches the age of puberty, nothing should be seen of her except this and this," motioning to his face and hands. Therefore, it is expected at this age for Muslim girls to adapt more modest styles of dress that do not expose too much.

Luxe for Less: Affordable Elegance at Shopmamie.com

What do you get when you turn your love for elegant and affordable clothes into your very own biz? Just ask Megan and Amy, co-owners of the online boutique Shopmamie.com. Every day they work to bring their customers the newest and hottest looks at truly affordable prices, and all with their own brand of style and finesse.

Megan and Amy have a great eye for what is trendy but timeless, bringing you elegant and easy to wear dresses, tops, coats and more that easily fit with your existing wardrobe pieces. Take, for instance this turtleneck dress:

Pair this simple dress with tights and boots or heels for a very of-the-moment ensemble.I also love this wool jacket:

The cut gives this jacket a vintage-chic appeal, while the oversized collar gives interest to any look.They even carry unique and affordable party and evening dresses like this beaded halter dress:

And that’s not all…they have a number of great dresses and tops (some as low as $39.00) with details that you won’t find just anywhere. And the deal gets even sweeter…Couture in the City readers will be able to take advantage of a 10% discount for a limited time. Just use the code: COUTURE at checkout to get your exclusive deal.So what are you waiting for? You don’t have to sacrifice fashion during an economic slump, just get smart and shopmamie !

Tips on Choosing the Right Tie for Men's Formal Attire

A necktie or tie is one of the most loved fashion accessories for men. Although it’s only just a small piece of clothing in a man’s wardrobe, it takes a big part in making his business attire look complete and best. It also has a great impact on his character and personality because it signifies that he has a good taste in fashion if he chooses the right tie that works well with him.With so many choices for which tie to select among huge variety of style, design, color and patterns, it's really tricky and complicated to pick out the perfect one. So to help you out in choosing the right tie that best suits for you and complements well with your attire, here are some tips that you must take in consideration.

1. Consider the quality of fabric

When choosing a necktie, your first main concern is the quality of its fabric as well as the kind of material it has used. A good quality tie is made up of 100% silk. So it’s most recommended to buy a silk tie because you can’t go wrong with its luster and glossy that will definitely give you a polished appearance and perfectly complement your formal attire. Aside from this, it’s also durable to use because this kind of fabric will certainly last much longer.

2. Choose the Right Length of tie that is proportion to your height

Selecting the right length of the tie is another important key that should be considered when buying this kind of men’s fashion accessories. A tie can make or break your whole attire if it’s not proportion to your height. So if you are tall, you will look best if you choose a long tie and vice versa if you are shorter.According to fashion tie experts, the best way to know the right length of the tie that best suit to your height, is that the triangular point at its wide end should meet your bucket when it’s tied properly around your neck. As much as possible, the tip of your tie should extend ½ inch past to your belt line.

3. Complement the Color of tie to your Dress Shirt or Suit

After choosing the quality and the right length of the tie that best suits for you, the next thing you need to consider is its color. Selecting the appropriate color of the tie should be matched with the color of your dress shirt or suit. So it’s necessary to know how to coordinate well its color to your attire for you to have a right balance and harmony.

For Plain White Dress Shirts

Any colored tie will match with a plain white dress shirt. So you will never go wrong in choosing in any of your tie especially if you are still in any doubt in dealing with its color combination.

For Colored Dress Shirts

The best way to complement a tie with your colored dress shirts is to create a contrast. Basically, if you have a dark dress shirt, it’s recommended to use a light colored tie. On the other hand, if your dress shirt has a light color, you should use a dark colored tie. Wearing the same color of tie and dress shirt is also possible provided that the tie should be either lighter or darker with the color of the dress shirt.

4. Coordinate the Pattern of tie to your Dress Shirt

Dealing with patterns is really hard in choosing the right tie that matches well with your dress shirt. Unlike with plain dress shirts that only included the color coordination while choosing a tie, ties for the stripped or checkered dress shirts must also consider its pattern coordination. That’s because patterns can also turn you down if they are not well-complemented so you really need to be very careful in coordinating them.A tie with box pattern, pin or polka dots can be matched to a stripped dress shirt. For checkered shirts, you can also wear a tie with diagonal stripes. But be sure to choose a color that complements well with the dominant color of the dress shirt before dealing with patterns. And you must also consider the size of the stripes or the checks. Always remember that they should be different with the size of the stripes of your dress shirt to avoid looking dizzy. If you still in any doubt in dealing with patterns, just better consider the basic rule which is creating a contrast. So if you’re wearing a patterned dress shirt, just wear a solid colored tie and vice versa. As soon as you get the tie that looks well with you, it’s really important to know how to tie it properly. This is your last step and the best key to look at your best with your tie.

Louis Vuitton Unveils New Timepieces

Louis Vuitton has launched several new watch collections in a bid to impress customers with the depth of its technical prowess. The star of the new watches, which were unveiled in the company’s Manhattan headquarters on Tuesday, is the Tambour Mystérieuse.Priced at about 200,000 euros, or $265,000 at current exchange, the watch has a round dial and is comprised of a mechanism that is encapsulated by two sapphire crystal discs, allowing the watch itself to float within the bezel framing it.With an eight-day, eight-hour power reserve, the unisex watches are available for custom order with options such as monogramming the second hand with the wearer’s initials, selecting gemstones to place on the platinum, white, yellow or red gold case, and straps which come in any leather.

Fashion Accessories Guide, Its Top Fashion Articles

Celebrities with their Stylish Headbands

"Nowadays, headbands have become popular not just because of their practical purposes (to hold hair away from the face or eyes) but also because of their fashion purposes. In fact, they also become one of the most loved fashion accessories for women because they add style and glamour to their hairstyle making them look more fabulous and hot." Read more >>>

Guide on How to Spot Authentic or Replica Designer Handbags

"With so many varieties of handbags available in the market, it's really quite difficult to distinguish what is genuine or fake designer handbag. So you need to be smart enough in dealing with them. Here are some tips to help you easily spot an authentic or replica designer handbag." Read more >>>

Tips on Choosing the Right Tie for Men's Formal Attire

"A necktie or tie is one of the most loved fashion accessories for men. Although it’s only just a small piece of clothing in a man’s wardrobe, it takes a big part in making his business attire look complete and best. It also has a great impact on his character and personality because it signifies that he has a good taste in fashion if he chooses the right tie that works well with him." Read more >>>

Travel Handbag: A Must-Have Accessory for Your Trip

"We all love to travel in different places whether it might be a business or vacation trip. And since we have to bring large bulk of things necessary for our travel, we need an extra large accessory that has a greater storage capacity to hold and manage them together and that's a "Travel Handbag"." Read more >>>

Celebrities in Oscar Awards with their Fashion Accessories

"The Academy Awards, popularly known as the Oscars, is considered as the most prominent film awards because it's the special gathering of the most well-known and hottest celebrities in Hollywood. It's also the most awaited awards night because people can't wait to see their favorite actors and actresses walking on the red carpet with their elegant suits and evening gowns. People are also excited to see their fashion accessories they will use to make them more stylish and classy." Read more >>>

Add Extra Glamor with Red Fashion Accessories

"February is the month of love. And since red symbolizes love, passion and desire, it is definitely the most dominant color for this Valentine Season. That's why in this season, you can see most women wearing red clothes because they not just want to be in on the latest color trend but it is also their style to stay attractive and beautiful." Read more >>>

Best Evening Handbags For Valentine's Day

"Valentine's Day is just a few days away and until now some women have not yet decided in selecting an evening handbag which they will use for their special Valentine's date. Even the young girls or teenagers are still undecided on what handbags they will carry in their special prom night. That's because they are still confused whether their chosen evening handbag would perfectly complement their formal dresses or not." Read more >>>

Guide in Choosing Shoes Perfect for your Outfit

"Men and women always keep their eyes on the latest trend of shoes which are mostly launched by the top and famous shoe designers. Every time there are new styles of shoes coming out on the market, most of them can't wait to buy their own one. That's because they always love to wear the hottest and trendiest shoes without knowing whether these accessories would perfectly complement their outfit or not." Read more >>>

Top 3 Most Loved Fashion Accessories


"Everyone agrees that clothes can greatly enhance your looks and turn you out to be a fashionable individual most especially if they are perfectly fit to your figure. However, achieving such look doesn't mean that your search and desire to look best is over." Read more >>>

Fashion Jewelry, Spicing Up Women's Outfit


"Who doesn't love to wear jewelry? Probably most women have strong passion for this kind of accessory because of its beauty and charisma that draw and attract their attention. Especially for those fashion-conscious women who desire to make their outfit looks more stylish and classy, it's for sure that you'll find jewelry in their top list choice of of their most loved fashion accessory." Read more >>>

Guide in Choosing the Best Handbag for You

"Since most women always keep their eyes on hot styles and designs of handbags, they became more focused on following these latest fashion trends without considering if the handbags will suit their figure. Perhaps, this is one of the most common mistakes that they make. Instead of buying the right handbag that matches their body type, they go after with its brand, styles and designs just to be in step with the hottest trend in fashion." Read more >>>

Celebrities with Louis Vuitton Handbags

"Louis Vuitton is one of the biggest name in fashion industry that is recognized through out the world with its remarkable LV Monogram trademark. In fact, it is considered as one of the best brands for designer handbags because of its elegant and classic designs that never fade away in style and fashion." Read more >>>

Handbag Styles Fit to Women's Lifestyle

"Handbags have become one of the most well-known women's accessories available on the market. These are not just considered as functional items that help them carry their necessary belongings but also one of their significant preferences in succeeding the best fashion style they most desire." Read more >>>

Women’s Handbags, Perfect Gift this Christmas

"A new trend of handbag is what most women always catch their attention and interest. Since they have strong passion for different stylish handbags, they do love changing and matching them with their outfit all the time." Read more >>>

Choosing the Right Sunglasses For Your Face Shape

Sunglasses are more than just functional; they are also fabulous and stylish fashion accessories for men and women. So when buying sunglassess, they should have not just offered an adequate eye-protection but also have to make a fashion statement. However, picking up the right sunglasses that best suits on you is quite hard to do because of so many different styles, colors, shapes and designs available on the market to choose from. So to help you out what style of sunglasses that flatters your face shape, style and matches your personality, here are some useful tips to consider before buying sunglasses.

Choosing the Right Sunglass that Fits on Your Face Shape


Still in doubt what's your face shape? It's so simple to determine it. Just take a photo of yourself and try to mark the outline edge of your face on the photo. Connect the dots and you'll get a visual idea of your face shape.Now, that you know your face shape, see what styles of sunglasses that look best on you.


Round Face Shape

If you have a round face, it's necessary to add some balance to your face shape. So you have to look for frames which are slightly wider than the broadest part of your face. Wearing a rectangle-shaped sunglasses will help to make your face a little bit longer and thinner.

Oval Face Shape

You are definitely lucky if you have an oval face shape because almost any style or frame shape of sunglasses will work for you. But for best results, wearing square or wraparound sunglasses is recommended to complement your face shape.

Square Face Shape

If you have a square face, your face looks very strong and broad. So you need to make your face be soften. The best way to reduce strong curves is through wearing oval or round shape sunglasses.

Oblong Face Shape

For oblong face shape, you need to make your face a little bit wider. To achieve this, you have to look for sunglasses that are round or squared in shape.

Celebrities with their Stylish Headbands

Nowadays, headbands have become popular not just because of their practical purposes (to hold hair away from the face or eyes) but also because of their fashion purposes. In fact, they also become one of the most loved fashion accessories for women because they add style and glamour to their hairstyle making them look more fabulous and hot.

Check out some Famous Celebrities wearing their their own Stylish Headbands.

Paris Hilton with her Black Elegant Headband

Natalie Portman with her Crystal Headband

Best 10 Popular Fashion Accessories

Many women are very concerned about fashion. At the same time, however, many women do not have all of the accessories that are needed to stay on top of fashion. Here are just 10 of the most important fashion accessories that any woman should consider investing in. These fashion accessories will be necessary during any time of the year!

Popular Fashion Accessories


1. Headband

Every woman needs at least one headband, but owning more than one is preferable. There are so many different colors, designs, textures and widths available for you to choose from. They can be worn with long or short hair in almost any single hairstyle.

2. Bangle Bracelets

Bangle bracelets are one fashion trend that seems to have remained the past few years. Whether you choose bangles made from wood, plastic or just about any other material, it is likely that they will look great with almost any outfit.


3. Cocktail Rings

Cocktail rings come in all different shapes and sizes. Generally, they are priced fairly reasonable, depending on where you purchase them, which is why you may want to consider buying more than one. They can be worn both casually and formally.

4. Boots With Fur

Whether you decide to purchase an expensive pair, such as Uggs, or you buy a cheaper variation, you will want to consider investing in a pair of boots with fur trim. Not only are they very worn, but they are also versatile. In the winter, they can be worn with jeans or sweats and in the summer, they can be worn with a skirt. There are also many different heights to choose from.

5. Sunglasses

Not only are sunglasses very important for protecting your eyes from the sun, especially when driving, but they can also be very fashionable. Consider choosing a pair with a hot, flashy color or design, such as cheetah print. Studded sunglasses are also very popular.

6. Bobby Pins

Bobby pins can be very important to creating different hairstyles, whether they be updos or half updos. They can be very boring when you buy plain bobby pins, but it is possible to find decorative bobby pins. Whether you want flowers or butterflies, this can really dress up your hairstyles quite a bit.

7. Skinny Jeans

Although many women feel that skinny jeans are unflattering, the opposite is true. Skinny jeans look great on almost anyone. Consider choosing a darker pair for the slimmest look. If you are still uncomfortable with the idea, consider a pair of boot cut jeans instead.

8. Flat Shoes

If you do decide to purchase skinny jeans, a pair of flat shoes is going to be necessary if you want to wear them in the warmer months. They can also be worn with other outfits, of course. Luckily, there are so many types of flat shoes on the market to choose from, ranging in colors and designs. You should be able to find a pair that’s right for you.


9. Small Handbag

If you are someone who buys medium to large sized handbags, you may want to consider investing in at least one small handbag. Not only are they very useful for certain occasions, but they are also highly fashionable.

10. Black Dress

Whether you are planning on spending a night out on the town, going to a wedding or anything else, a black dress is going to be necessary for you to have. It is often said that every woman should own a "little black dress" and this statement couldn't be any more true.

Beach Handbags: Here's Your Right Way to Choose

Summer is in and of course most women would love to go to beach as their main summer destination. When preparing to go to the beach, you'll surely have lots of necessary summer stuffs to bring including bathing suits, towels, flip flops, sunglasses, food and snacks and a lot more. And with these loads of stuffs, you need an extra large accessory that can accommodate all of them in a convenient way and that's a "Beach Handbag".

There are various styles and sizes of Beach Handbags to choose from depending on how much load of stuffs you'll be bringing. For choosing the right size of handbag, you need to base it according to how many days you'll be stayed on the beach resort. If your vacation will last up for several days, you have to choose an extra large beach handbag for you to bring more essential stuffs and can have a roomy space for souvenirs and other things that might be added when you're on your way back home. But if it's just a short trip and you're a type of person that only brings the most basic essentials, then you may only consider a smaller beach handbag that is more comfortable to carry.

In selecting beach handbag, you also need to consider its number of pockets. As much as possible, it's more useful if it has lots of pockets for you to manage and sort out your personal things in a more organized way which makes it easily for you to get them right away when you need them.