Fashion Blog

I was looking to update my fashion blog but could not find a suitable topic on which I could do a write up. Then I chanced upon a website called pearls of joy (www.pearlsofjoy.com) and immediately I got my idea.

Since the ancient times pearls have been associated with Indian culture as is evident from its reference in the Hindu mythologies (it is specially associated with the Hindu God of moon (Chandra). It is also associated with many mythological animals such as snake, hog, elephants etc.

No wonder the gem has been having a special place in the hearts of Indian women. Even fashion conscious modern Indian women love them as it has varied usage, come in different shapes, shades. It can be used in blangles, nose pins, rings and many more jewelry pieces like pearl earrings, pearl necklaces are very popular with women looking for style. They also enhance the style of many Indian traditional dresses. As far as my experience goes, I often find even men wearing them on rings and pearl bracelet is very common too.

Hyderabad of Andra Pradesh is the centre of Indian pearls where natural (mostly freshwater pearls), cultured and semi-cultured pearls are processed and made finished products by skilled workers who are doing this for generations. According to market source, around 40-50 thousand kilograms of pearls are supplied and sold worldwide from Hyderabad. These days some companies and traders are even offering them on the net at affordable rate as we saw the pearl site I found on the net.

Fashion is one of the most dynamic phenomenons in our lives. A fashion statement today might soon be out dated or become old fashioned in less than a week. Celebrities have been icons of fashion during all these while. In fact, fans follow whatever their heroes and heroines wear and don. Sunglasses have been one such fashion or status item for the last 79 years.

Many are of the wrong conception that someone by the name Mr. Ray Ban was the first person to have sold a pair of commercial sunglass. But it was actually Mr. Foster Grant who first sold a pair of sunglass on the boardwalk in Atlantic City, New Jersey way back in 1929. Since then the shades have become something of a socio-economic icon.

The shades also help someone to hide his eyes from total strangers in an awkward situation where it becomes necessary to have a glare. Indeed it has made beautiful women more mysterious than ever before. Some like George Michael and P. Diddy are popularizing the somewhat crazy concept of wearing it even in the dark.

But not too long ago, the sunglass market was limited to only some branded levels and not exploited properly. However the scenario is changing now with more and more celebrities introducing their lines. So far Victoria Beckham has her own range, but soon the market might see the Literary collection range from Kelly Osborne and Morning After Range from Britney Spears. And why won’t they cash on it! At Yves Saint Laurent, eyewear accounts for 20 percent of its total turnover and sales on other major brands or chains like Harvey Nicks are on the upper trajectory.

So, I won’t be surprised if we find the shade market is flooded with haute couture fashioned and high quality sunglasses in the near future as that would give fashion conscious consumers more choice and power.     

Wearing the right underwear makes a person smart and comfortable. But the hectic lifestyles and alarming pollution level has given rise to different skin diseases and sometimes serious diseases like breast cancer.

So the question many women suffering from breast cancer ask is – “Is wearing bras the cause for the dreaded disease?”

Answer is – NO.

Researchers have found that bras have no conclusive link to breast cancer. Indeed, some researchers in the field are of the opinion that not wearing bra is more harmful than wearing bras. Moreover, the modern lifestyle has made wearing bras a mandatory for ladies.

So which are the safest and most comfortable bras?

Well, according to renowned lingerie designers, soft cup bras are the most safe and comfortable bras. Because of lack of wires inserted in the cups, these bras do not cause any constriction within lymph nodes.

On the other hand under-wired bras can easily dig the breast tissues and cause discomfort due to obstruction in the lymphatic circulation especially if the cup does not fit well with the breast (for heavy-busted woman). But many women find it more comfortable to wear than the soft cup bra.

However, the bottom-line is FITTING. One may choose the bra of her choice as long as it fits her body. Indeed, researchers at the University Of Bolton, UK have invented a Smart Bra that can detect breast cancer at its early stage through tiny microchips embedded in the body of the bra.

There has always been a special relationship between Cinderella and her shoes in the famous fairytale and in that story she was a floors-cleaner in her stepmother’s house. All little girls assume that one prince will come to change their lives magically. Shoes are the symbols of hope and romance for any lady. If eyes are the windows of her sole, then shoes are definitely the gateway to her psyche. Shoes denote a fresh-start and happiness and promise of romance and excitement. Fashionable women are always crazy about shoes and each time they travel for a holiday they carry at least two or three pairs of shoes if not more. They are addicted to shoe shopping malls and like to pick up footwear from shoe stores. The brands like Manolo Blahnik, Jimmy Choo, Stuart Weitzman, Prada, UGG, Tod’s are female’s favorites and the shoe-lovers around the world love those brands very much.

Who could forget the greatest shoe-lover of all time? She was Imelda Marcos, the widow of disgraced former president of the Philippines, Ferdinand Marcos. After donating her colossal shoe-collection to the new Manila Imelda Museum she said, “I did not have 3,000 pairs of shoes. I only had 1,060.”

You can judge a stylish person by her shoes. It needn’t be the most expensive pair in town, but only a perfect pair of shoes can do justice to your overall looks. “Footwear is an addictive need of the average women as it adds to her styles” says famous footwear designer, Upasna Sarin. Trendy women like different types of sports shoes and and Adidas, Nike etc. are their favorite brands. Physiologists have explored the various subtle associations between a women’s psychology and her love of shoes.

According to a study on shoe addiction conduct by the North Carolina State University and published by ‘The Scientist Magazine’, shoes addiction is a reflection of the state of mind of contemporary women. Women often turn to shoe shopping either due to unhappiness or repression. A person unhappy with his or her looks often spends large amounts of money and time attempting to correct nature’s mistakes and eventually turn to shoes as a form of solace.

Whatever color or style, shoes are ultimately a woman’s best friend. They help you look good, make you happy and wearing your favorite shoes you can go wherever you like. Shoes gives woman a psychological high, they make her stand tall at a gathering. But it is not only well-heeled socialites who are prey to this addiction. The syndrome is swiftly becoming as common as the common cold.