Here’s Why I Chose To Go The Latest Kurta Pajama Style Way!

Let me be very honest with you – my fiancé is quite the looker and he is extremely successful in his professional life, but when it comes to style, he is not the fastest horse in the race. As a matter of fact, he is someone who often fails to coordinate his day to day clothes! There have been so many days, when he has gone out, wearing an attire that makes no sense. His own family told me more than once, that it was only after he met me that his dressing sense started getting better, because many a times, I would pick out the clothes for him and of course, I was accompanying him for most of his shopping trips.

So, when our wedding date was fixed, I knew that while I had to work on my own wedding trousseau, I also had to put in the same amount of effort for his wardrobe too. Now, let me tell you a little bit about my fiancé – like I told you earlier, he is a good looking guy, but he is not the type who will spend a lot of time fussing over his clothes or even the way he looks. He is the type of guy who wants to be dressed and out within minutes, which is why, I knew that when I was creating his looks for the wedding, they had to be simple and hassle free. I knew from the beginning that even though dhoti kurta for men is a great choice for weddings, it would not work with my fiancé, because he would never be willing to spend the time it takes to wear a dhoti!

While there are those who would think that there are not a lot of options when it comes to clothing for men, the fact is that there are just as many options as there are for women (well, maybe not as many as for women, but there are quite a few choices). We were going to have three main ceremonies – the sangeet, the wedding and the reception, and I knew that I had to get my fiancé at least those many outfits, along with a few more, which he could use at any point in between the wedding functions. Our wedding was going to be at the start of the summer season, which meant that he needed clothes that were ideal for that weather. So, while a proper suit would be a great choice for the reception, given that the event was going to be in the evening and it would be reasonably pleasant, most of the other events would happen during the day time.

Although a kurta pajama for wedding might not be the ideal choice, it turned out to be a brilliant option for all other occasions, including the in-between times. For the sangeet, which was also the mehndi function for me, I decided to colour coordinate. So, while I was dressed in a pale pink kurti and long skirt, I chose a pale pink cotton kurta with an off white pajama for my fiancé. Not only did he look cool and comfortable in it, the photos came out incredible! The next morning, I had my set of functions at home, but my fiancé had kind of a day off, because the wedding was taking place the next day. Fortunately, I had picked out a range of fashionable kurtas, which my fiancé was able to enjoy wearing and was able to carry out with flair. As a matter of fact, I intentionally chose kurtas that he could team with pajamas as well as jeans, so that he could mix and match them later on as well.

Seeing the comfortable kurtas I had chosen, my fiancé did wonder why he couldn’t have a designer kurta pajama for wedding too, but I convinced him that for the D-Day, he would have to wear a sherwani. Although not very happily, my fiancé did get all dressed up in his spectacular peacock blue sherwani, complete with a real peacock feather in his turban. And I have to say that it worked so well with my peacock blue and green and gold lehenga, which had peacock feather motifs all over the skirt. Everyone who looked through our wedding album told us that they loved how coordinated our outfits looked and how nice we looked together.

I don’t know whether it is because of me or not, but my husband is now hooked onto kurtas and he loves wearing them to all occasions. He is constantly looking for an excuse to wear a kurta and he now knows how to work them – so, if it is traditional day at office, he will team a kurta with jeans or chinos, and when it is a pooja at a family friend’s house, he will wear it with a pajama. As a matter of fact, he is already looking forward to the next family event or traditional occasion, because he wants to flaunt his new kurta pajama with jacket!

How I Make The Best Jewellery Fit In My Budget Every Time!

On a normal day, I am your girl next door – you will see me dressed up in jeans and simple kurtas and that is what I prefer on a normal day, because that is what is most comfortable for me to get around the hectic days, I generally have. But come a special occasion and believe me, I am the first one to raid my wardrobe and find the perfect outfit for the occasion. I mean, I am slightly obsessive compulsive when it comes to dressing up for the occasion – I need to have the right type of clothes, the right type of shoes and even the makeup and jewellery needs to be right. So, it should not come as a surprise that I own several jewellery sets. 

What might be amusing to most people is that most of these sets are not genuine gold or diamonds. Don’t get me wrong; I do have a few exquisite pieces that were gifted to me by my mom and I use them on extremely special occasions, such as family weddings or Diwali pooja. However, I am the type who likes to match my accessories with the outfit, which is why real jewellery is often out of the question – I was not born with a silver spoon in my mouth to be able to afford real gold, diamond or platinum jewellery to match every outfit I have, which is why I had to become resourceful. I realised that modern day fashion jewellery for women was the answer to my prayers. 

I knew that I had to explore my local markets, because many a times, hidden away in some secret corner of the city that you have grown in, there are treasures waiting to be discovered. It was on a trip like that once that I discovered a haven for designer and fashion jewellery – what seemed like a tiny little store from the outside was actually a complete maze of almost every type of accessory you could imagine. From that day on, this store became my go to place, whenever I needed to find jewellery to match my outfit – whether I was going to college or to a party, I knew that I would be able to find the right accessories in this little corner heaven. 

All through my college days, this was the one shop I used to keep coming back to and I would even bring my friends. I thought I was pretty much set for life, because no matter what the occasion, I knew that this store would have what I needed, in terms of accessories and jewellery. However, one fine day, without any notice, the shop closed! And the most unfortunate thing was that the closure happened at a time, when I needed the best jewellery I could find, because my best friend was getting married. I knew I had several events to attend and for each event I would have a different attire and each attire would need jewellery that matched. 

I was almost in a state of panic, when my friend, the bride to be, told me that there was no need to worry – there was another store that was just as well equipped for my needs, and was just as pocket friendly. It was when she told me that she was picking up multiple pieces for her own wedding too, that I was convinced that this was going to be a good place to shop. However, I almost fell of my chair, when she told me that this was an online store! I mean, how can you buy jewellery online – what if the piece is not crafted properly, what if the stones fall out and most importantly, what if I don’t like it?

But the moment I logged onto India Emporium, all my fears evaporated – this was not only a legitimate website for shopping, but also one of the best places to find the latest trends. Within minutes, I was looking through all that the website had to offer in terms of designer jewellery for women and I had added at least six different pieces to my cart. That was when the small voice in my head told me that I needed to be careful – after all, this was the first time I would be shopping from this website; how could I be sure that everything would be ok, when it reached me. So, I chose one necklace and earring set and purchased. The moment I received my package, I knew that I was in safe hands and immediately, I was back on the portal shopping to my heart’s content. Not only is there is a huge variety to choose from, they are all such value for money, that no matter how much you buy, you will not feel bad! 

At India Emporium, you will be able to find it all – whether you are looking at typical bridal jewellery or something a little more modern; whether you want polki sets or kundan bangles, they are all on offer here. The craftmanship on each piece is truly exquisite and you will find it hard to stop with just one. I was able to find so many pieces that matched my outfit, that I was totally confused and had a tough time picking out just the ones I needed. What is great about shopping for designer jewellery on India Emporium is that you can find something for every occasion – whether you want something that is apt for a wedding or something that you can wear to college or office. 

The Joys Of Made To Order Outfits!

I am not a fashion designer, although my daydreams are mostly about fashion and clothes and accessories. Even though I am not trained in fashion design, I am someone who would like to think that I know a lot about what works and what doesn’t. I mean, one looks at someone and I can tell whether the outfit they are wearing is right for them, whether they have accessorised it properly and of course, how the ensemble could have been made to look better. I had always wanted to create my own outfit, and while I spent a lot of time playing around with small design ideas with my local tailor, I knew that none of them were at the same level as truly designer wear.

And then came that time – the time I had been waiting for! My brother was getting married! Although I was aware of the fact that it was his wedding and that he would be the centre of attention, I knew that I would get a fair share too. A little voice inside my head was telling “create your own costume” and I was sure that this was the time for me to shine. However, another thing that was lingering in my mind was how much of a dent I could put in my savings. If I even ventured near those big designers or boutiques, I would probably have to be happy with just one outfit, but because this was my own brother’s wedding, I had to look good for every event. That meant that I needed a total of four outfits – one for the engagement, one for the sangeet, one for the actual wedding and of course, one for the reception.

This was the time for me to get truly creative and not only get outfits that were befitting the sister of the groom, but also pocket-friendly. Now, I had three options – one was to sit down with my local tailor and use material that I could find in the local markets to create something that vaguely resembles what you can see in a fashion magazine. The second was to walk in and out of several stores and boutiques, trying to find the outfit that I would want to wear. And then the third choice was the internet – which is the one I was most sceptical about, because how do you know what you are getting, without seeing it first.

I decided to be brave and get at least one customized outfit online – luckily for me, I had plenty of time before the engagement and of course between then engagement and the wedding. This meant that even if something did go wrong, I would have time to find another outfit. I decided to head straight to India Emporium, because I had heard some good things about them. When I first went to the website and found out that they offered the services of a professional fashion designer I was pleasantly surprised. What surprised me even more was the fact that the first consultation was absolutely free of cost! A quick chat with her and she had a pretty good idea of what I had in my mind – within a few hours, she had emailed me a sketch of the outfit – a stunning anarkali. With my photo and measurements in hand, she helped me choose the right colours and the embroidery. You will not believe it, within three days, she sent me a swatch of the embroidery, asking me whether I was ok with it or not. Every step of the way, the designer kept me posted and before I knew it, my made to orderoutfit was ready and delivered to my doorstep.

On the day of my brother’s engagement, I can’t tell you the number of complements I received on how wonderful my outfit looked and I couldn’t believe how well it fitted me! The outfit was a dream come true on so many levels – one, I had gotten an outfit that was really designer, two, it was couture because this outfit had been designed exclusively for me, three, it fit me so well and finally, it had not burnt a hole in my pocket. Now, I was absolutely sure that I was going to get all my outfits for the wedding made through India Emporium.

Over the next few weeks, I was constantly in touch with the design team at India Emporium, and well before the wedding festivities started, my entire wardrobe had reached me. I had customized ethnic wear, unique and designed especially for me, for each event. For the sangeet, I had a lovely flowy lehenga with a long tunic like top in dark pink, and I was able to dance the night away in it. At the wedding, I had a designer saree in pale gold – a net saree with embroidery all over the pallu and the base. The tints of dark blue in the embroidery went so well with the dark blue sapphire jewellery I had borrowed from my mother! And then for the reception, my design team at India Emporium had this stunning teal gown with silver embroidery. The silk used for the gown made sure that it looked almost ethereal and the fit was incredible.

Shopping with India Emporium made me realise that shopping online has evolved so much – gone are the days, when you just had a few outfits and you had to choose from them. Today, you can have your outfit designed, created with care and then delivered to your doorstep!