Indian inspiration, Artisan Jewelry Vintage and New Handcrafted

Indian inspiration, Artisan Jewelry Vintage and New Handcrafted

It was recently found myself Meenoo twitter, a look at their products and I love Esty. It reminds me a bit to expensive jewelry sets that were sent to my mother, Nani, a real charm of old age, but locked, too delicate for everyday use.

Minou Bazaar Meenoo alias Mishra was born in Virginia, USA, who were all drawings and jewelry for her Etsy shop - {} Minou Bazaar lives with her ​​husband and cats. Here, he talks about his art, what inspires more ..

"I make jewelry inspired by India. As I say on my site, you will find Indian-style jewelry and for global nomads, romantic old soul, and lovers of elephants and peacock Minou Bazaar! Jewelry making is the kind I like to wear.

I realized that even though I love Indian jewelry can be quite ornate for everyday use. So I started to create jewelry fusion, with the best of Indian and American design.

I love vintage jewelry and age, I almost always time accounts or components in my drawings. I am inspired by color, nature and history, but I always incorporating Indian motifs, colors, patterns or symbols in my jewelry. Indian Jewelry also influenced by Persian and Arabic for the design I look at this beautiful world as inspiration. Sometimes I go traditional, but more importantly, I want to make jewelry that is reminiscent of India and Southeast Asian design.

Look of the Day

Look of the Day

Sophia Bush Suits Up in Vivienne Westwood

Where: The 2013 People's Choice Awards nomination announcement Beverly Hills, California

Why we like it: Vivienne Westwood’s dynamic take on the suit consisted of a gray draped jacket and a coordinating pair of cropped pants. Sophia completed her truly chic look with a Helmut Lang cowl neck top in a slightly darker shade and Christian Louboutin Lipsinka python pumps.

Best Dressed Celebrities of the Week

Taylor Swift Sparkles in Zuhair Murad and other best dressed celebrities of the week

Embellished Minis were a popular choice this week with several stars choose to shine on the red carpet at the American Music Awards. Intricate flowers and fancy colors reigned supreme light and seemed to dominate. Accessories were also essential celebrities invoked outstanding shoes, clutches polished and dazzling details to really make a statement.

Taylor Zuhair Murad embroidered long sleeve backless mini comes with the pre-fall 2012 collection. Neil Lane jewelry and Jimmy Choo sandals offshore platforms singer Loila polished look.

Scarlett Johansson at the New York City Premiere of Hitchcock

Scarlett opted for a rather daringRodarte creation at the premiere. Her modified Spring 2013 leaf-printed layered strapless dress was styled with Fred Leightonjewelry and black Gucci Jane sandal booties.

Melissa George at the 40th International Emmy Awards

Melissa wore an elegant deep blue Giorgio Armani strapless dress for the annual awards. A pair of ornate gold earrings served as the perfect finishing touch.

Bérénice Marlohe at the Omega x Hankyu Men’s Tokyo x Bond Girl Event

Julien Macdonald is certainly getting a lot of love from celebs lately. Bérénice selected an embellished black dress with feather accent from the designer’s Fall 2012 collection, which she combined with crystal Christian Louboutin Pigalle pumps.

Katy Perry at the Dream Foundation’s 11th Annual Celebration of Dreams Gala

Katy’s floral Dolce & Gabbanafloor-length gown was accented by a jewel-encrusted belt. She capped off her look with Charlotte Olympia Dolly platform pumps.

Marvellous make-overs: How a talented make-up artist transforms women into model-like beauties using just cosmetics

Marvellous make-overs: How a talented make-up artist transforms women into model-like beauties using just cosmetics

A Russian make-up artist has proved you don't have to resort to drastic measures such as surgery if you want to enhance your look. Vadim Andreev says he can give any woman a cover girl transformation by simply using cosmetics.
The make-up artist can enhance features, cover skin blemishes and give the perfect pout by just using the tools of his trade.
The 28-year-old beauty guru has been working as a make-up artist since he was a teenager and quickly established his reputation to become a stylist to the stars.


From plain Jane to sexy siren: Vadim Andreev says he can give any woman a cover girl transformation by simply using cosmetics

Accentuating features: The make-up artist can create stunning looks like this colourful eyeshadow application that enhances the woman's blue eyes

Tricks of the trade: Vadim says he can give any woman a cover girl look


He has worked on Russian TV shows and various Russian celebrities from models and actresses to popstars.

Trends in Indian dresses

Trends in Indian dresses

India has always been associated with the culture and tradition, and therefore the clothes of this great nation is a mark of their culture. In recent years, the symbol of Aboriginal women was a girl wearing a colorful sari and ornaments. But with the winds of change that the conservative image of women in India has changed significantly and reflects quite well through her outfit of the day. The conservative dress was left by a now completely renovated, but very fashionable Indo western dresses readily available.
This change in the habits of women's clothing is widely promoted by the busy schedule you have to follow every day. They need to go in the public transport systems and shall be so harassed and abused men are subjected. Although there are many critics who believe that the use of Indo western dresses is damaging the fabric of Indian culture, but also public knowledge, is the need of the hour. After all, comfort and style are well served by both Indo western skirts and dresses for other women.

Indo western dresses are actually a fusion of Indian tradition with Western styles. These dresses are perfect for any occasion - be it formal or informal occasion classes. The merger creates Indi dresses like salwar kameez, with decorative stoles added to some of the clothes of the West, such as jeans, pants, shirts, etc. The effect of these hybrid fashion clothing has permeated Indian bridal fashion also. Saris are covered in the Greek style sari blouses have become increasingly Western influence. Sleeveless shirts are also worn with lehengas which is also another form of the traditional wedding dress. This type of fusion is also observed in the case of jewelery trends also.

There are several reasons for the rapid popularity of the Indo western dresses. These clothes are elegant and sophisticated with a touch of Indian culture attached to it. This is the reason that satisfy all occasions. Another reason is the perfect blend of both Indian and Western cultures. They are neither too westernized or too ethnic Indian. Therefore, these dresses can be worn by people of all ages, regardless of their membership in a specific tradition or fashion trend. The positive aspects of Indo-Western dresses have become a craze among the younger generation of the country.

There are different types and styles of Indo western dresses - the bolder the relatively modest. These clothes are very suitable for the types of Indian masses and that is why we can be sure that you get the comfort of use. Skirts, blouses and dresses for women other women in various stores across the country as Indidress. In this store you will get what you are looking for. There are beautiful designs and a wide range of colors available. In addition, you can also buy wholesale dresses women that would save a lot too!

Just before overload

20 NOVEMBER 2012

Just before overload

ENG: My pearl and sequin embellished blazer reminds me very much of Balmain FW 2012 collection which was one of my favorites for this fall. The Balmain collection shows 21st century barock look, with lots of embellishment, stitching and embroidery on jackets, pants and dresses. The clothes are one step from being overloaded, but because of the black, white, cream and dark turquoise colors, this doesn't happen.
Personally I love overloaded outfits, so I choose a red pants and flatforms, instead of black and heels, to stay true to my edgy look. 



DE: Mein mit Perlen und Pailletten verzierter Blazer, erinnert mich sehr an die Herbst Winter 2012 Kollektion von Balmain. Die Kollektion zeigte einen modernen barock Look, mit viel Verzierung, Stickerei und Absteppungen auf Jacken, Hosen und Kleidern. Die Kleidung ist einen Schritt davon entfernt überladen zu wirken, aber durch die Farbpalette aus schwarz, weiß, nude und dunklem türkis, passiert das nicht.
Ich persönlich mag überladene Looks sehr gerne deswegen trage ich zu meine Balmain-Kopie-Blazer eine rote Hose und Flatform-Schuhe, statt nur schwarz und Pumps. So bleibe ich meinem edgy look treu.

 photos: Pretty Mess

Skin Types For You.

Skin Types

1. Normal skin
Normal Skin is the rare and best type of skin which retains freshness for long time. It has an even tone, soft, a smooth texture, no visible pores or blemishes. Normal Skin needs very light make up and requires cleaning twice a day with a mild soap and water and toned with something like rose water. This type of skin needs sensible care and gentle treatment and use only mild and well-balanced skin care products.

2. Dry Skin
Dry skin tends to age prematurely and is wrinkle prone and can invite lot of skin problems unless nurtured. It is sensitive to weather; chapping and cracking are signs of extremely dry, dehydrated skin. Always use a moisturizer during day and a good cream at night.

3. Oily Skin
Oily Skin is coarse, thick, shiny appearance, and have tendency to feel greasy even with in an hour after cleansing as sebaceous glands are overactive. Oily Skin is prone to black heads, pimples, dark shadows and to be cleaned scrupulously. The skin care products those formulated specially for oily Skin only should be used. Limit washing your face to two or three times a day. Do not use skin care products that contain alcohol. After cleansing, apply a natural oil-free moisturizer. Avoid oily food and improve water intake to a minimum of 8-10 glasses at regular interval.

4. Combination skin
Combination skin is the most common skin type and is a combination of both oily and dry skin. Generally oily skin in T-zone (forehead, nose and chin areas), dry or normal skin on cheek and eye area. Combination skin requires a little more time for proper skin care than the other types of skin.

5. Sensitive Skin
Sensitive skin tends to be thin, delicate with fine pores. It flushes easily, is prone to broken capillaries, is frequently allergic and easily develops the rashes.

Blouse Back Neck Designs and Saree Blouse Designs and Blouse Patterns

Blouse Back Neck Designs and Saree Blouse Designs and Blouse Patterns

An Indian woman knows it very well that blouse can make or mar the looks of a gorgeous saree. As such, they are more than simply cautious about their blouse designs. While in the past, low cut midriff baring blouses were the only saree blouse patterns, in the recent times, designer Indian saree blouse is the hottest fashion trend among the women. Now these designer saree blouse patterns are made according to the individual needs of a woman as per her body type and other considerations. The latest saree blouse designs have amazing neck patterns and stylish back neck designs and these have been made popular by the top fashion designers of Indian Women.

These fashion blouse patterns have various types of neck designs and are decorated with a host of various trims including stones, aari work, sequins, beads, crystals, embroidery etc.
Hot Designer Saree Blouse Patterns Here are some of the latest Indian saree blouse designs and trendy blouses patterns, with neck and back styles. Buy these designer blouses readymade from shops and boutiques or get them stitched from your local tailor as they are amazingly expert in copying every kind of blouse designs just by looking at the pictures.


Choli Blouse DesignEarlier, choli blouse were worn only with lehenga but with changing fashion trends, the choli blouses patterns have undergone tremendous change and is considered amongst the best replacement of regular saree blouse patterns. Choli blouse style can give a sensuous look to even a regular or simple saree. The latest choli blouse designs have the actual designs on the back with elaborate backs, blouses having low cuts, strappy strings, bejeweled strings, which can also be quite revealing and sexy. To wear the new-age sexy choli, the young girls need to have a well-toned body with the back superbly exfoliated. It is evident that today the modern, young women of India are a far cry from the women of 60s and 70s. Being cool is her attitude and fashion-wise the choli blouse has shrunk just right to adapt to their multi-tasking lives.


Choli Blouse Style

Bikini Blouse DesignBikini blouse patterns have become very popular in recent years, especially due to the influence of the bollywood actresses who are seen wearing these blouses in their movies as well as in functions, events and parties. Bikini blouse comes in various designer blouses patterns which looks more like a bikini top has given an entirely new dimension to the traditional look of the Indian saree blouse. These blouses look good with saris, giving a very bold and sensuous appearance. For a very hot and sexy look, along with an ethnic touch, bikini blouses are a hot favourite among the young fashion conscious ladies. It is a trend that only a few with a great body can carry off well. So it is like, "if your have it, flaunt it".


Bikini blouse Design

Halter Neck Blouse PatternAnother one of the latest saree blouse designs is the halter neck blouses. Halter dresses are in vogue all over the world. So, how can the blouses of Indian sarees remain untouched from their influence? Tie it up or get it stitched- experiment with neck designs to flaunt your neck and back. In fact, a halter neck blouse design has many variations- the classic halter neck that is made popular by the Bollywood actresses, the 'V' halter neck that gives a shape of V to the straps around the neck. Be innovative and use your saree's border for the 'V' shape or you can even use sequined trims, zari or laces for the purpose. There are still others- the crossed halter neck is also very attractive. However, go for it only if you have a long slender neck otherwise it can give you an awkward look.

Halter Neck Saree Blouse
Stringed Back Blouse StyleThe latest saree blouse design is also the stringed back blouse style. A saree blouse with strings in different blouse patterns sure give a sexy look to the wearer. No buttons or zips, just tie ups for a great style statement. This type of blouse design can have long straps that are tied in a knot at the lower back. You can have straight strings side to side tied at the middle- these can be all over the back of blouse or just single or two-three strings at the blouse bottom or top- whatever you think will make your back more attractive. You can even get them crossed strings. And if you don't want the hassle of tying them up every time, have the opening of your blouse in the front instead of the back or get the ends of strings stitched having the look of tie up. Let your imagination fly to get one of the unique stringedblouse designs for back.

Stringed Back Saree Blouse
Off Shoulders Blouse StyleWant to get some more sexier looks? One of the popular saree blouse designs for the bold and beautiful look is off shoulder blouse. These blouses comes in various designer blouses patterns. Boat neck off-the-shoulder look is the most common and also the most popular. However, sweetheart neck off-the-shoulder look is also liked by many where the sleeves are attached separately as if it is a band stitched to the blouse. Again use the border of the saree or any other kinds of trim. A single shoulder style blouse can also do if you feel uncomfortable in both shoulders off. This style of blouse will have just one shoulder strap or sleeve and will leave the other shoulder bare. You can make it a high waisted bustier type or can have a simple design with front buttoning.

Off Shoulder Blouse
Backless BlouseThe ultimate design of a blouse- bringing out your feminine charm the most! You'll sure look hot in it! These are the latest fashion blouse patterns. Leave the back bare with a little slender tie up- a very thin strip at back will make the outfit more sexier than described. However, it depends on you how much of your back you are ready to bare. This type of back looks most attractive in choli designs that are worn with lehengas. Just make sure that the single string is tied securely at the back to avoid any wardrobe malfunction! The blouse back neck designs can be made more stylish as per individual tastes and preference.

Designer Saree Blouse Backless
Spaghetti Strap BlouseFor a bold and daring woman, a fashion blouse with spaghetti straps will also do wonders. Get noodle thin straps or just flat strings. And if you want to be some more unconventional, get some sequined or even jeweled straps. You can use anything- pearls, beads or stones to make the straps of your blouse- your choice, of course based on the saree, its fabric and the occasion when you will wear it.

Spaghetti Strap BlouseCheck out more Saree Blouse Designs and latest blouse patterns in our Photo Gallery on