Since time immemorial, colours have expressed themselves in the form of art and painting.
Tabu is a style consultant and operates from her store 'La Princesse' at Prince Plaza, Chennai. Her label is Fashion Tabu. She is an author and a fashion column writer for various magazines and newspapers.
Tabu's Fashion Den
Friday, May 31, 2013
Thursday, May 30, 2013
Tip of the Day
If clothes have perspiration smell, dry clean them before storing them away and remember to give them only to a trusted launderer.
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Tip of the Day
Have a colourful wardrobe because colour is like food for the spirit and its not addictive or fattening.
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Tip of he Day
To remove oil stain, dip clothes in a solution of washing soda in hot water and clean with soap. You can alternately rub talcum powder into the stain. Place cloth between two layers of blotting paper. Press with warm iron.
Monday, May 27, 2013
Tip of the Day
When you wear your clothes with the right attitude, there is no way it won't work for you.
Sunday, May 26, 2013
Tip of the Day
To remove fresh ink stains, apply soap to the stain. Dip in lukewarm water for sometime and wash away the stain.
Friday, May 24, 2013
Tip of the Day
When you go shopping, wear simple clothes and avoid heavy accessories that can slow you down or catch on the clothes you are trying on.
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Tip of the Day
If you are bottom heavy, balance the look by wearing a geometric printed top with a solid coloured bottom or vice versa, to keep focus on your best features.
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Tip of the Day
Cotton is preferred in summer because it absorbs the moisture from your body and keeps the skin feeling cool and fresh.
Monday, May 20, 2013
Tip of the Day
Polka dots are comical when large, demure when tiny, they are best used sparingly as they can attract a lot of attention.
Sunday, May 19, 2013
Tip of the Day
When you buy beauty products, check on the expiry date. Do not buy the product even if it is being offered very cheap. Some ingredients that are used in such cosmetics can be detrimental to your health.
Friday, May 17, 2013
Tip of the Day
Be comfortable with who and what you are. Never ever try to change and be like anyone else.
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Tip of the Day
Neon yellows and greens are for those with a dark skin tone while the fairer ones can opt for neon pink or purple.
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Tip of the Day
Stripes are a rage this summer. Whether horizontal, vertical or diagonal, you can't go wrong with stripes.
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Tip of the Day
Though big handbags are useful when you go shopping or travelling, they can cause neck pain or back pain if they become too heavy.
Monday, May 13, 2013
Tip of the Day
As always, black and white fashions continue to defy time, and keep their well earned place as big color trends for spring and summer of 2013.
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Hi!
I am back from my trip to Kashmir, fully rejuvenated with the freshness and of course I do have some interesting products from there for all of you. Products range from Tea coasters to paper mâché, kafthan to dress materials and lovely handbags with Kashmiri work done on it. I have personally hand picked and also got them made to order especially for you. Do check them out, coz folks, they are designer stuff which you generally do not get to see in the exhibitions held here.
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
VACATION TIME
Hi! Store will remain closed up to 12.5.13 It is vacation time folks! Will be back soon rejuvenated with more fashion tips and new trends for all of you. Until then Ciao!
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
Follow on Twitter
Tips on Preserving Expensive Clothes
Wrap the clothes in white cotton or muslin before storing. This will help in preserving the color and the sheen on the dress.
If you do not plan to wear these clothes for a few months, do not iron it before storing. It is better to iron it just before wearing it.
It is a good idea to air the clothes, away from direct sunlight, twice a year.
Never use napthalene balls along with heavy clothes with zari work on it, as they will get tarnished.
Avoid spraying perfume directly on the zari embroidery of such clothes.
If clothes have perspiration smell, dry clean them before storing them away and remember to give them only to a trusted launderer.
If the clothes have got stained while usage, never pack them inside before getting rid of them. They may turn out to be a stubborn stain.
Fabrics should not be over exposed to sunlight.
If you do not plan to wear these clothes for a few months, do not iron it before storing. It is better to iron it just before wearing it.
It is a good idea to air the clothes, away from direct sunlight, twice a year.
Never use napthalene balls along with heavy clothes with zari work on it, as they will get tarnished.
Avoid spraying perfume directly on the zari embroidery of such clothes.
If clothes have perspiration smell, dry clean them before storing them away and remember to give them only to a trusted launderer.
If the clothes have got stained while usage, never pack them inside before getting rid of them. They may turn out to be a stubborn stain.
Fabrics should not be over exposed to sunlight.
Popular Posts
-
Priya says that the blouses I make for her are admired by her friends in US where she stays. She always comes back to me with more complim...
-
It's always a good idea to have something in your closet that is versatile enough to be worn for a variety of occasions.
-
Sonia & Kaveri are sisters and they both have different body structures. Hence their dupattas are draped in a unique manner adding styl...
-
DRESS MATERIAL FOR THIS WEEK : Good news to all fashionistas who find it difficult to fit into a ready made anarkali dress or did not find ...
-
The dress material which is modeled by Katrina Kaif is a light golden shimmer with a bold and dramatic cutwork on the dupatta and the dress...
-
If all the dress lines work together in harmony, they create an attractive visual effect.
-
When you are in your 30s, you are matured enough to know which style of clothes get you compliments and which you need to avoid. At this sta...
-
31.PLAIT STYLE DRAPE 32.PUNJABI STYLE DRAPE 33.REVERSE TUCKED STYLE 34.SARI STYLE DRAPE 35.SARONG STYLE DRAPE 36.SCARF STYLE DRAPE 37...
-
Sometimes stickers are difficult to remove from shoes. Use a hair dryer for a minute and the sticker will peel off.
-
Many times people use words like Haute Couture or Prêt- a-Porter and Avant Garde. Have you ever given it a thought what all this jargon m...