Hey friends,

I am going on a tour for the pre Diwali collection. Will be back by first week of October. Looking forward to catching up with you all soon. Will keep you informed when the new collection is on the racks. Until then Ciao Folks! Take care. Lots of Love.

Judy is wearing her wedding gown designed in my store. It is made out of pure white satin and glass tissue. There is an overlapping of glass tissue in the skirt which is enhanced with pearls border at its edge. The bodice is also embroidered with white silk thread upto the neck line level which was left sheer. Further on the bust portion is embroidered with white silk thread and white pearls interspersed with few silver crystal sequins.
Judy was very sure at the outset that this is how she wanted her gown to be designed. She had come with her fiance and both of them patiently awaited the outcome of the dream dress for the bride. I gave her three trials for her dress and each time she returned back much happier. She has sent me her pictures as a token of appreciation. Thank you Judy and here is to you, I reciprocate your kind gesture by uploading your pictures in my column - Customer of the week.

Aarthi is wearing a similar sari designed in the Kalidar style but it is custom made for her in antique beige and wine combination. This was specially made for her Mehendi function. She looks stunning in this sari and it is nice to see a professional doctor dressed fashionably. Kudos to her for being able to carry it off so well. Aarthi is enjoying a phase in her life when she is enjoying marital bliss. May God Shower His Blessings upon the new couple and keep them both happy always.
I would like to share an interesting aspect about Aarthi. She is fascinated by pastleys. Her trousseau had almost all her clothes using this motif. It was a pleasure to design her blouses and saris with embroideries wherein the mango motif was liberally used. The most interesting aspect is that she had her wedding decoration and the wedding invitation card too incorporated with these motifs. I enjoy designing her clothes and it is a great pleasure to design something different always but with the basic mango motif. That has become her signature style.

CUSTOMER OF THE WEEK

Vilasini is wearing a Kalidar sari designed at La Princesse. The upper half sari is in antique brocade and the lower half is in georgette benaras. An ethnic embroidered border is attached to the sari to make it look more attractive. The kalis are set in such a way on the lower half of the sari that it also looks like she is wearing a ghagra sari.

Vilasini and Karthik are a lovely couple and make a very nice pair. They spread cheer whenever they visit my store and here is wishing them lots of happiness together.

Customer Of The Week

This is a new column that I would like to share with all of you out there. Each week let us have the picture of the customer uploaded and share with others their comments on same. I will also give an update about the client. In case you have any queries or you would like to give your views on same or on a topic related to fashion, you all are welcome. It is a small effort on my part to remain connected with all of you.
Baby Ayra is 5 months old. She is a calm baby and is always smiling even when you try changing her clothes. Many babies become cranky when you do that. But she is happy to try on her clothes. Her mother Nisha has sent these pictures as a token of appreciation for having designed her frocks at La Princesse

How to dress up in your 30s

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 stage in your life, you also can afford to spend on clothes because you may either be a home maker or working in office. You will have money to spend on your wardrobe. Neatly tailored and sophisticated clothes should be your forte. Colors can range from bright colors to mid tones. The silhouettes can be smart that highlight the good features in your body. Use brocade bags with fancy handles or a nice fancy broach for that glamorous look. Wear your footwear in the form of stilletoes or platform heels. For jewelry, wear an elegant watch and a kada for your other hand. Neck pieces can be simple or avoided if you are wearing long earrings that stand out with your outfit.

How to dress up in your 20's

Teen age and the early twenties is an age to experiment and explore. Wear anything with an attitude and it is acceptable. Funky accessories like colorful bangles, fancy hair clips, bandanas, stoles and scarves will be the favorite of these youngsters. Skinny jeans with tight fitted tees and also T - shirts with messages written on them are trendy. Capris, harem pants, shorts, dhoti salwar, patiala, afghani salwar and churidhar can be worn with kurtis. The kurtis can be worn short. Indo western styles are easily adapted by girls in their 2o's. With regard to bags, fabric bags with broad slings worn across the shoulder make them look rebellious and fun loving. Wedges, cindrella shoes and casual flats in colorful hues make them appear cool and casual.