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Combat the heat in style.(photo:IANSLIFE)

A style that has emerged following the culture bomb, that is Korean pop music, K-Pop inspired bottoms have taken to the wardrobes of fashion-forward GenZ shoppers across the country…reports Asian Lite News

With the arrival of Spring, it is time to stash away your winter clothing in favour of something light and cosy for the eagerly anticipated Summer season!

Whether you’re preparing for a beach trip, visiting the neighbourhood pool, or simply spending time in the sun. It’s all about being carefree, cozy, and fashionable in summer fashion. And the vogue patterns for this season are no different! You can combat the heat in style with the Spring/Summer 2023 fashion, which features denim, bold prints, loose fits, and sheer fabrics. Here is a list of some of the most popular looks and movements, hand-picked by Myntra’s staff of professional stylists:

K-Pop Bottoms

A style that has emerged following the culture bomb, that is Korean pop music, K-Pop inspired bottoms have taken to the wardrobes of fashion-forward GenZ shoppers across the country. They add an Instagram-able silhouette and pair perfectly with crop tops, making them a favourite among fashion content creators. This style is also loved amongst fans of Korean music bands like BTS and BLACKPINK, giving them a chance to dress like their music idols and relate to a completely different culture, via fashion and the music they love.

Hyper Graphics

A summer must-have for GenZ and Millenials alike, hypergraphics are all the hype in the fashion space right now, especially considering the onset of summer. From printed tees to oversized apparel, hyper graphics are an interesting choice to have in your wardrobe and bring that laid back vibe to the fore.

Breezy and light Linens

An evergreen classic, linens are the perfect way to add a touch of grace and elegance to your wardrobe this summer. With options ranging from shirts, pants, dresses, shorts, and suits, the endless choices, in tandem with the texture and the lightness of the fabric, is a no-brainer for anyone looking to elevate their fashion game this season!

Y2K Bottoms

Y2K bottoms are a celebration of the coming together of the fashion choices of the GenZ and Millenial fashion enthusiasts, giving the former a way to connect with the culture and fashion of their predecessors, while enabling the latter to have throwbacks to their heydays. Y2K fashion choices also add colour, fun, and a party vibe to your wardrobe, giving you more options to complete that perfect summer outfit with.

Fusion Sarees

A perfect choice for the modern Indian woman, fusion sarees present fashionistas with numerous options to style their sarees, allowing them to break away from traditional saree outfits, to incorporate different necklines, sleeves, textures, and an indo-western combination. Fusion sarees make for great cocktail attire and give the nine yards a contemporary twist.

Sheers

The epitome of Summer fashion, sheer fabrics allow a woman to flaunt her body, with confidence, grace, and style. A breathable fabric that accentuates your curves, Sheers are best known to transform from day to night quite effortlessly. These fabrics give you a stylish and alluring appearance and pair perfectly with almost any kind of pants or skirt. Oh, and they also make for perfect for #OOTD pictures on the ‘gram.

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Monsoon styling ideas

Chic and suave rain friendly bags are now the in thing for both work and pleasure. May it be transparent backpacks or cute little sling bags, there is not dearth to style with these snazzy wonders…writes ADITYA AGARWAL

Monsoon, the season of love, the festival of clouds, the time when a hot cup of coffee and even hotter fritters are required! But it’s not all roses when the rain-gods shower us with their blessing.

Monsoon, according to die-hard fashionistas, throws their styling plans for a loop. Puddles of water can get all over our clothes, and an unexpected storm can strike when you least expect it!

How does one escape the fashion emergency that rains bring with them! Well, if there is a will, there’s always a stylish way. Here’s five quick fix solutions tailors made to make this monsoon a fashion fiesta:

Under your umbrella!

Where there is rain, there is an umbrella! Our good old monsoon buddies do a fabulous job in shielding us from water drops and prove to be the perfect style accessory too. Rather than choosing the stereotypical dull and dark shades, why not explore some polka dotted pretties, multi-coloured marvels and custom-made graphic covers?

There’s a whole new world to explore while picking up an umbrella. Grabbing a colour coordinated bunch of them that perfectly match with all your outfits isn’t a bad idea either, you could step out with sublime panache, one umbrella at a time!

Where the wind (cheater) takes you!

If you are a no-frills adventurer, the windcheater is usually your most trusted companion. May it be a monsoon hike or a cycling trip to the lake, the windcheater is a light and nifty sidekick that protects us against the soggy weather. But, while buying these jackets, we often tend to go for utility over style.

Wouldn’t one rather choose suave colours and stunning designs that mesh with our personal philosophy? Let’s step up our game when it comes to windcheater shopping!

Shoe them who’s boss!

If it’s the rainy season, one must be on their toes. People often wear monsoon shoes that are uncharacteristically bland on the eyes. Black is often the ‘go to’ colour and flips flops or sandals are often the ‘go to’ footwear.

As it begins to pitter-patter all around, it’s time our shoe selections see a refreshing change. Cool and comfy clogs, ravishing all season shoes or bold and bright boots might just be the new lease of fashion your legs needed.

Bag to basics

Our school life is rich with memories of waterproof bags that stored our books as well as some magically innocent moments. Childhood may have passed but those bags can still stay!

Chic and suave rain friendly bags are now the in thing for both work and pleasure. May it be transparent backpacks or cute little sling bags, there is not dearth to style with these snazzy wonders.

Find your ‘better scarf’

Scarves are the most underrated styling accessories for monsoon season. They not only act as protective headgear during light showers, but also stand out as a great fashion statement.

From vibrant and vivacious shades to subtle and simmering hues, there’s an ocean worth of options to choose from that perfectly suit your taste. The only thing to make sure of during a monsoon scarf fest is that they are thin and lightweight.

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Styling Cotton

As the monsoon approaches. It’s the perfect time to pull out those bright colours from your closet that you’ve been putting off, showcase all the red, green, blue, indigo, and yellow…writes Puja Gupta.

Cotton is always people favourite. Increase in humidity levels during the monsoon season frequently causes one to slip into vests and shorts to beat the heat. Which is evidently why, the season calls for natural textures like cotton, which are ideal to beat the temperature. The texture is comfortable and cosy while being breezy and cool.

From cotton maxi dresses to capri pants, tank tops to palazzos, women are choosing different styles in cotton to stay comfortable and relaxed. Swap out dupattas for scarves or stoles, which are less likely to get stained.

Anuj Mundhra, Chairman and Managing Director — Nandani Creations Limited, shares some tips:

Play with colours

As the monsoon approaches. It’s the perfect time to pull out those bright colours from your closet that you’ve been putting off, showcase all the red, green, blue, indigo, and yellow.

Cotton kimonos

Are great additions to your wardrobe in splendid tones, striking prints, and light-hearted layers. They can be teamed with crop tops, spaghetti straps, and surprisingly strong cotton shorts or skirts.

Flower Power

What makes the monsoon lighter is a plethora of flower printed kurtis, co-ord sets and nightsuits.

Have a go at wearing outfits that don’t stick to your body. Choose an anti-fit blouse with pants for a fun change.

Monsoon is the ideal chance to flaunt some skin, so don’t be reluctant to do so. Ensure you have your sunscreen on and wear fun outfits like off-shoulder dresses, crop cape tops, sheer shirts, short-trimmed skirts and shorts. Go out and enjoy the rains.

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Unique styling of bride

Rhea is not the only one, earlier this year, actor Varun Dhawan tied the knot with long-time girlfriend designer Natasha Dalal who rocked a pale gold ensemble from her own label. …writes Nimerta C Sharan.

Marriage is always a special stage in life that people love to celebrate it in a different way. The contemporary Indian bride is nothing like her predecessors; being mostly in the age group of millennials or Generation Z, the importance she gives to individualism, value for money, quality and utility is far from what brides used to do back in the day.

The modern bride needs comfort as much as style, her choices are unconventional and her wedding is designed according to her taste and sensibilities. On the one hand she wants her parents to be happy and so doesn’t mind going the traditional route — to a limited extent! Young brides don’t let up on what they want either — comfort, style, something exclusive and unique!

So while there may be many brides who still opt for customary red for their wedding ensemble, there’s another set that’s opting for ivories and light tones for their big day. Case in point is producer-cum-stylist Rhea Kapoor, who got married over the weekend to her long-time boyfriend Karan Boolani. Known as a trendsetter, Kapoor chose a beautiful ivory hued Chanderi sari by designer Anamika Khanna, jewels gifted by her mother, Sunita Kapoor, and a vintage pearl veil by Birdhichand. A departure from the stereotypical big fat Indian wedding (one her sister Sonam Kapoor chose to have), hers was an intimate affair at her family residence in Mumbai.

Rhea is not the only one, earlier this year, actor Varun Dhawan tied the knot with long time girlfriend designer Natasha Dalal who rocked a pale gold ensemble from her own label. While the fashion police might not have approved of the opulent lehenga, the muted colour was still hailed as a good option for millennial brides.

Gauahar Khan was yet another bride who looked stunning in ivory at her wedding last year. For her nikah, the actress opted for a traditional intricate gharara paired with statement polki jewellery.

“Given it’s timeless appeal, clothing in ivory is having a major moment. The colour is subtle yet very impactful,” says celebrity stylist Surina Kakkar. Several Indian designers such as Sabyasachi Mukherjee, Tarun Tahiliani, Shyamal and Bhumika, Manish Malhotra, Rohit Bal, Gaurav Gupta and Abhinav Mishra fit the brief when it comes to designing lighter tones for special occasions.

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Take cues from B-town stars to freshen up your look

Arjun chose to go bold and painted his hair platinum blonde. Flaunting his new look, he shared a few pictures on Instagram which instantly became a hit…Puja Gupta.

Fans are very interested to adapt Bollywood star trends. It is not unusual to see Bollywood stars experiment with their hair colours. And it seems this is the season for hair transformation. Celebrities like Malaika Arora, Shilpa Shetty Kundra, Arjun Rampal, Mira Rajput and Genelia Deshmukh have painted their hair in some incredible hues. If you, too, are planning to freshen up your look, scroll down to take cues from these B-town personalities:

Malaika Arora Khan:

Malaika recently decided to change her hair colour and sport a brand new look. Sharing pictures of her blonde highlights, Malaika posted on her Instagram story, “New me”. “She looked gorgeous wearing her hair in loose waves and centred in a middle parting. Malaika’s light golden highlights are a major change from the darker colour that she previously had.”

Genelia Deshmukh:

Genelia has coloured her hair cherry red in an ombre look. She shared a video on Instagram, flaunting her newly painted, lustrous hair with a fresh new haircut. She captioned the post: “There’s a shade of Red for every woman.”

Mira Rajput:

Mira took to Instagram to share pictures of her new hair makeover. She now sports light brown tresses. She captioned the post: “Refresh with my f(h)airy godmother @nidapatel,” she captioned the post.

Shilpa Shetty Kundra:

Shilpa recently shared on Instagram a video in which she was seen sitting at a salon and getting her new hair colour done. The actress chose to colour her hair in burgundy. “A good hair day made even better. It’s truly the joy of little things in life,” read the caption.

Arjun Rampal:

Arjun chose to go bold and painted his hair platinum blonde. Flaunting his new look, he shared a few pictures on Instagram which instantly became a hit. Arjun’s new look is said to be for his upcoming Kangana Ranaut-starrer “Dhaakad” in which he will be seen playing the antagonist.

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Attire for ‘Love Your Every Self’

The looks make for the perfect travel or stay-at-home companions. One can sport an Airport look, a seamless work from home look that can easily be translated into an outfit for running errands or catching that last-minute workout…writes N. Lothungbeni Humtsoe.

Comfort is the most releavant thing about a costume. Multi-brand e-commerce fashion platform Nykaa Fashion, expands its offering with the launch of Nykd All Day, a new indulgent sub-brand featuring athleisure, leisure, and active wear. Designed with a focus on comfort and inclusivity, it offers minimal yet versatile pieces which promise to seamlessly transition from at-home wear to stepping-out attire as per the dictates of the hybrid work model of today.

Derived from the name Nykaa and inspired by its values of being real, relatable, authentic, and inclusive, the Nykd by Nykaa (pronounced nay-ked) philosophy centres around giving customers the ultimate sense of comfort with a blend of fashion, function, and technology. The brand wants to positively reinforce its DNA of realness and the importance of self-love at the core of its messaging through the tagline, ‘Love Your Every Self’.

The attire is designed keeping in mind the real Indian women’s body types and includes special touches like high waist compression leggings, everyday tights with pockets, hip covering silhouettes, and options of layering tanks with shrugs. The looks make for the perfect travel or stay-at-home companions. One can sport an Airport look, a seamless work from home look that can easily be translated into an outfit for running errands or catching that last-minute workout.

Adwaita Nayar, CEO, Nykaa Fashion and Founding Team Member, Nykaa, says, “We are excited to expand Nykd by Nykaa to include athleisure, leisure & activewear after successfully launching lingerie and sleepwear. Over the past one year, as we navigate new ways of working, living, and managing our hectic schedules, athleisure & activewear have now become wardrobe staples that we choose to make a style statement in! We combine high-quality athletic staples with versatile leisurewear to offer the utmost comfort whilst maintaining a modern appeal and ensuring a wide selection so that we have something for almost everyone. We hope that it will deliver on both; functional and comfortable products steeped in the latest innovations in fabric and fit.”

Nykd All Day will be available online and in-store at Ambience Mall, New Delhi.

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Give a spring-like make over to home

Adorn by flowers and indoor planters for a refresh with spring varieties like cacti, snake plants etc, which will not only add the touch of greenery but helps with the spring cleaning too…writes Puja Gupta.

We are easing into some lifestyle changes which incorporates shedding of winter coats, soaking within the sun and much-needed vacations! Upgrading your home with the aroma of seasonal transition, brighter hues and lots more to welcome Spring.

Here are some affordable spring decor tips to offer your home a fresh makeover. Raghunandan Saraf, Founder and CEO, Saraf Furniture, lists down a few ways to help you spark a touch spring into your home and don’t cost tons of money-if any!

Spring Cleaning- De-Clutter Your Home

“The time for brand spanking new beginnings is in now!”, Spring season is all a few fresh and clean start. The time to refresh your lives, beginning with de-cluttering your home after the dark and cold winter nights, is that the easy and initiative to welcome the season of spring in your home.

As bathrooms and kitchen tends to urge messy. So, collect the clutter that is of no use and people which you don’t want to display. Put them within the Modular clique with spacious racks, cabinets and drawers and within the bathroom, you’ll use cabinets or bathroom mirrors with cabinets to offer a clean look. Similarly, within the front room, make more room for blended furniture pieces with style and functionality like L-shaped sofas, sofa-cum-beds etc. for fuss-free looks. Also, don’t forget to arrange your main bedroom by employing a dresser with storage and an additional spacious and arranged closet for you.

Bring some Home Blooms

‘Welcome spring by buying some lovely fresh flowers. Place them somewhere you’ll walk past often. Fresh flowers smell lovely, are beautiful and are an instant home improvement!’ — Charlie Thomas

Ok, now once you have completed a fast de-cluttering of your home, it’s time to bring spring decor to your home! And it’s nothing without the fresh flowers and greenery. Adorn by flowers and indoor planters for a refresh with spring varieties like cacti, snake plants etc, which will not only add the touch of greenery but helps with the spring cleaning too. This is often the small thing that creates a world of difference and true for spring home styling.

Make Your Bedding Accessories mention Spring

Never underestimate the facility of latest cushion covers, pillow covers, bed sheets and other bedding accessories. Switch out your dark and comfy winter essentials and replace your cushion covers, sofa covers, cushion covers, bedsheets and lots more with bright coloured ones. In prints, you’ll choose blooming spring floral patterns of accessories, which helps you to calm your nerves and ambience too. Adding to the present, there are tons of other bold and playful varieties like geometrical and abstract prints, much easy to form an enormous spring statement to your home. Buy from our inspired bedding to shower your bedroom.

Keep Your Space Airy

Well, you’ll make your home airy and fresh by throwing off the dark-coloured or heavy drapes and curtains then replace them with sheer fabrics or light-coloured windows and door curtains. With this, you’ll choose flowery design and cozy fabric to feel the fresh vibes of spring in your home. Thus, while buying curtains, confirm you select breathable fabric which will create an airy and stylish look. Make a spring ready home by bidding adieu to thick and dark shade drapes.

Repaint

A gallon of paint is one among the simplest and cost-effective tools to update your range in a replacement way and creatively impact dramatic style. Well, for spring decor, you’ll select the colours which make you happy. Paint your home’s ceiling, accent wall, door or entire room with the Pantone Fashion Trends of Spring 2021. This comprises colours like Illuminating yellow, French blue, Fraxinus pennsylvanica subintegerrima and lots of more. Make your home a Spring Paradise in only a couple of hours!

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