What’s the toughest wardrobe selection of a
lifetime for a lady? If you guys think it’s her own bridal outfit, I beg to
disagree. I have had the toughest time of life trying to choose my bridesmaid’s
attire for my best friend’s wedding. It all looks easy as you start but then as
you realize that you are going to stand next to your best friend forever while
she echoes the wedding vows, the going gets complicated. After all I ought to
look the most gorgeous companion ever. Don’t I?
( Courtesy- Beautiful Indian Brides Tumblr)
With my BFF’s wedding just few weeks away,
I have been working on my look for her Big Day. Shopping has become an everyday
affair and choosing outfits as routine as brushing my teeth (It’s F-U-N though). It has been amply difficult as I am very
finicky about sarees and I wanted to check out a huge collection before zeroing
in on the final drape and that’s exactly why I decided to surf all the online
apparel stores to check if something worthwhile cropped up. I was in for quite
a surprise when after few searches I landed here http://www.indusdiva.com
Owing to the fact that I am very impatient
and hate waiting for things ordered from an online shopping website, I can’t
help but say that this website is darn cool and if you are looking for Indian
Ethnic Wear, it is a haven. There is everything, right from a pretty saree to
an exquisite Lehenga Choli to a designer Anarkali Suit. Let me be honest and
confess that I was lost on the website just playing plain surfing for almost an
hour. Not everything looked like my kind of Ethnic wear but the collection is
HUGE. And wait, what do I see here? They also offer exclusive Design Studio
services which basically means that I do not need to go to my seamstress to get
my designer blouses done, I can actually do it right here on the website. I
found this to be absolutely fantastic. I am one who believes in blouses being
more important than the saree and am a sucker for halter designs, the website
actually had a halter design in their options. This was IT, enough to tempt me
into the shopaholicism, I decided to pick a saree and try out a customization
option.
What I was wary about was the color shown
on the website and the fit of the blouse. But well me being the super risk
taker, I told myself, “Go for it Girl’. So well there I was at the payment
page, ordering an absolutely gorgeous White Saree.
As I sat biting nails waiting for the
delivery of the package ( The IndusDiva Customer Support Told me that I would
receive it within ten days which I found to be a good enough time). As I sat
waiting, I decided to jot down some fashion funda for other Bridesmaids in
action. To start with, a bridesmaid needs to coordinate the hues of her attire
with the one that the bride has picked up. Always remember that you need to
look absolutely gorgeous but not the showstopper- that’s for your best friend
to look the part, it’s her Big Day after all. The colors trending this season
are shades of Pink, sunshine Yellow, Blues and of course Chic White.
Indian Weddings are a mix of grandeur and
celebration. Always opt for attire which grants you the freedom of being a part
of the dance and music while the DJ sets the mood. Lehenga Sarees are in vogue
this season and I found a pretty good collection on the website for these lehenga-sarees I like it much for the killer combination of sophistication and spunk.
Another aspect which struck me while I
surfed was the fact that I could get the saree pre stitched, being such an
amateur in saree draping that seemed like a godsend. Considering that a pre
stitched saree can be worn in 15-30 seconds, I was sure I would feel better
than a Robert Ludlum hero.
ALSO, if you dream of a filmy Prince Salim
holding out a rose for you in some wedding, pick up an Anarkali. They are the
biggest fashion trends this year. I found quite a few nice ones here- http://www.indusdiva.com/90-anarkali-salwar-kameez
. With as many kallis as sought, this ensemble can grant you the best of both
worlds. I adore the red one in the image; it has got a dreamy touch to it.
Oh by the way, let me confess that I was
too greedy as I surfed through a section which had sexy cholis so I picked this
one to add to my wardrobe. The best thing about these cholis is that they can
be teamed up with any saree or Lehenga to make it look all brand new. The best
idea when am on an austerity drive.
By the time I had imparted all this gyaan my doorbell rang and let me show
you what I just got -
Isn’t it JUST GORGEOUS? I think it is and I
am so dying to wrap it up for the wedding. Can you see the latkans (hangings)
and the sequined embroidery? The blouse looks absolutely beautiful too and I am
dying to flaunt this outfit. I think IndusDiva is going to see more of me very VERY
soon.
So here I am, ready for the Big Fat Indian Wedding!
( As I rush to wrap up some last minute shopping, keep
watching this space for a detailed review of the website, service and
collection. I am sure you guys will love the review. Ta-dah)
