Fashion Tabu

Keep your pearl jewellery away from perfume and water. Instead use a clean piece of muslin to remove dust and sweat.

Fashion is an extension of who we are and is more about style that respects individuality.

To remove a stain of iron rust, scrub some salted lemon juice on the stain. After half an hour, wash and dry in sunlight.

It is said that a woman's handbag reflects the personality of its user, so it is very important to buy a handbag which suits your taste as well as meets your requirements.

An expensive pair of shoes is not necessarily the best. Look for comfort, not price.

Elevated heels should be worn judiciously otherwise they will cause back pain.

If you are of average height and size, your main concern should be to avoid designs and looks that create an imbalance or shorten your figure.

Emeralds are worn with green garments, rubies with red, maroon and burgundy while pearls are worn with white colour or pastel shades.

Experiment with your clothing choices to find what works best for you.

Lace and tulle offer you delicate ventilation. While crochet gives you a completely different style while keeping you cool.

Choose a sequinned and lacy dress, play with velvet or floral prints and paint the town with fresh shades of blue, emerald green and stunning blacks.

Velvet adds curves. So wear it in the area you need it. For example, If you are top heavy, wear a pair of chic velvet trousers to balance.

When shopping, do not wear a lot of accessories that can slow you down or catch on the clothes you are trying on.

Nothing wears out quicker than fashion but style is everlasting.

When buying a fabric, one must remember to check its width. Fabrics come in different widths like 36" 44" 48" 56" 60". According to the width of the fabric one has to decide the length of fabric required to tailor an outfit.

Season less fabrics makes for clothes that can be worn full year- round.

Do not wear a bag in line with your waist as this will make you look short upwards.

Everyone regardless of size, can develop a personal style that makes the most of their positive features and minimises the negative ones.

Try and innovate, wear something that sets you apart from the rest.

Never use naphthalene balls to be stored along with heavily worked zardozi clothes as this will tarnish the same.

Today, despite stiff competition, from other formal dresses, the elegant sari has managed to retain its grace though with some changes.

There is no such thing as an ugly woman, simply lazy ones who do not care to make themselves look lovely.

To remove lipstick stain, gently rub with glycerine and scrub the garment in a mild solution of warm water with 2-3 drops off ammonia and little shampoo for an hour.

If you have a pear shaped body, make sure you layer on top to balance your curve at the bottom.

Believe in investment clothing and there is no point in investing if you are not going to wear it again.

Neon colours and funky prints are the latest trends.