Adarsh Garg

Bindi – The lost Indian Fashion treasure

Remember Bindi? Yesterday I was watching some 90s Bollywood movie where a heroine of the movie was styled with various Bindis. Suddenly it struck my mind & started analysing when was the last time I saw someone wearing Bindi in real life? I still remember how once Bindi became the fashion sensation when the new avtar`s of female vamps born on Indian television.

A Bindi is a Hindi word derieved from the Sanskrit word “Bindu” meaning “point, drop, dot or small particle”. Bindi has many other names like “Chandlo” in Gujrati, “Bottu” in Kannada, “Phot” in Assam & “Nandek” in Malaysia & many more. Traditionally, the area between the eyebrows where the bindi is placed is said to be the sixth Chakra, Ajna, the seat of “concealed wisdom”. The bindi is said to retain energy and strengthen concentration. The bindi also represents the third eye.

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Bindi has not only loved by Indian women but also international celebrities like Madonna & Selena Gomez could not kept them away from the attraction of Bindi. They wore it & still wear them with a swag.

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When Bindi was evolving, it started coming in various shapes, sizes, colours & materials. Infact women started plying with bindi styles bringing different styles together to give one new creative look. If you watch any Bollywood movies especially came before year 2000 there is no chance you find any movie where heroine has not don a Bindi.

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During brainstorming, I went into deep realization that is Bindi on a verge of an extinction? Is there a way or a style by which it can be revive in such a trendy way that girls go crazy? I firmly believe that one way to revive Bindi is that the fashion stylists must bring them in a new stylish creative way & give a new look to celebrities. Imagine Alia Bhatt, Deepika Padukone, Priyanka Chopra, Sonam Kapoor, etc flaunting their new airport looks, their street styles, event looks, magazines photoshoots in new different styles of Bindis. Yeah, I got the same smile imagining this.! 😀 

Tip : 1. Find out coloured stone Bindis from your mom`s older collection, use different colours & shape and put them in a creative way together and try it with your indo-western look.

2. Find a skin friendly Neon colours powder and play with them as a Bindi in creative shapes to go for your street styles.

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You tell us your ideas how can Bindi come back in fashion if they should come? Also please share your pictures in Bindi? Or share your bindi shopping stories?  

 

 

Wear all Black confidently like Neha Dhupia

“I’ll stop wearing black when they make a darker color.” – Wednesday Addams is the apt quote for sultry Neha Dhupia. Spotted in a black Jumpsuit, a darker Choker, black Stilettoes & a black handbag, Neha Dhupia looks ravishing. Most interesting cherry on the cake is her darker lips shade. These days we don`t find girls in all black look so its kind of fresh new look & a must have whenever you are out for a party.

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Deepika Padukone all Yellow

“In the world of safe hues, like black, red and white, yellow shouts: “Look at me. I’m happy!” – JOY SEWING

This quote suits perfectly on eternal sunshine Deepika Padukone. Look at her style, especially the colour Yellow. Yellow colour in fashion is like gold which is precious & rare to find. So do add something trendy in Yellow colour this season.

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Malaika Arora`s pinstriped jumpsuit must have this monsoon

Its hot & humid outside these days. But still eternal sunshine Malaika Arora made heads turn recently when was spotted in a pinstriped flared jumpsuit. Backless & dark smoky colour gave the jumpsuit a formal & feminine touch. Wearing no jewellery & make her look simple adds more value to her look.

Tip : Pinstripe, backless & dark colour jumpsuit is a perfect wear for this hot humid weather.

backless malaika arora

sexy malaika arora

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Do you know HIGH HEELS were originally meant for MEN?

A pair of high heels was once an essential accessory for men. Heels were originally designed as riding shoes, worn by men in the near east for centuries. And women only started wearing them to look more masculine.

According to the Bata Shoe Museum in Toronto, which currently has an exhibition on men’s shoes, heels were first worn by Persian horsemen in order to help them secure their balance while horse riding.

source : metro.co.uk