FASHION                                               


What's hot...


Flowers were everywhere on the catwalk everything from roses on saris to embroidery on bodices, they had a key presence...and are definitely the hot look this season. Watch our catwalk show and be inspired...



Feminine, elegant and the 'swish' dress are touted as big this summer. Fish tails were everywhere on catwalks here and in India (but practice walking in one first!) and the classic but ever so popular A line skirt.

Do remember that wedding photographs are going to be your never ending memory of your big day, so don't be tempted to wear a style that is too 'high fashion' Wearing a style that suits you, and your body shape is better is much more important. Even the best man will be left speechless.

Come rain or shine

Weather Proof Your Big Day and don't let anything ruin your dress! It might be sunshine in the morning, but the classic British weather means you just can't trust that it won't rain. Don't worry about it, just make sure you're fully prepared for a downpour.

The Asian Wedding Directory has found two great products which are a must for every bride getting married, whatever the season..

Wedding Umbrellas

Not just your typical brollies, these are huge, and completely wind resistant. I've tried and tested it personally and always receive compliments or perhaps just the odd stare followed by 'that's the hugest brolly I've seen.' The umbrellas can be personalised and colour coordinated to match your wedding theme. There is no stopping this enormous umbrella from doing its job. Don't forget to order additional brollies for the groom and your bridesmaids.





Penny Heels
 

PennyHeels are the perfect accessory; they are barely visible, cost under £3 and give you the confidence that your carefully planned outfit and shoes look great wherever you’re going to be walking. These penny-shaped transparent discs are made of high-quality, durable plastic and are simply stuck onto the bottom of a stiletto or kitten heel. They will stay in place on grass for several hours and are water resistant, and you can barely see that they’re on – perfect for the bride and her bridesmaids, offering you that extra reassurance that your heels will stay in one place!

How to attach your penny heels...




                                             

  Bridal Asia                                                            

Reverberating with festive richness and luxe appeal, leading couturiers today say it for the bride. Unveiling show stoppers from their Bridal Collection, India's leading designers dressed the bride and took connoisseurs through rich designs for the Indian wedding, Bridal Asia hosts yet another scintillating ramp show at The Grand, New Delhi on 13th and 14th October, 2007.

Designers Rina Dhaka, Malini Ramani, Varun Bahl, Pallavi Jaikishan, Sabyasachi Mukherjee & Bhairavi Jaikishan presented their bridal trends for the season at Bridal Asia fashion show. While Indian fashion was represented by the biggest and the best, Pakistan made its fashionable presence felt with designers Honey Waqar and Karma showcasing their bridal creations giving the evening a taste of styles from the subcontinent.

BRIDAL ASIA'07 once again recreated regalia synonymous with the great Indian wedding. Presenting bridal looks by several young, talented couturiers, the show salutes the designs of the many established fashion and style gurus who have continued to patronize this bridal fashion platform over the years. Rare jewels set in magnificent style, bags and bridal gifts along with varied elements that make the Indian wedding so special will come alive at this vibrant fashion presentation.

Expressing her views, Divya Gurwara, CEO, Bridal Asia says," Palettes are evolving, styles emerging and a zen for perfection over-taking the most historic tradition of all in Asia : Weddings. Be it the bride and groom or their loved ones, today only the best works .Making their quest for finesse a one stop destination we at Bridal Asia try to recreate a veritable oasis in the desert ,complete :In quality, choice and design. So that the couple is left alone to do what they are supposed to: Dream about a perfect life ahead. "

Bridal Asia is the fashion haven for bridal couture. This year Bridal Asia is scheduled to be held in October 2008. It is all set to bring class and style to the    matrimonial vow presenting the latest fashion and style trends to the connoisseur bride of the 21 st century. And undoubtedly, Bridal Asia takes place at a perfect time, catering to the many brides and grooms who will be shopping out for that dream wedding.

Discover your body shape...



 If you've ever wanted a little helping hand when it comes to styling without the humiliation of someone telling you, then now is the right time to proceed!

Istylista is perfect for anyone who's been invited to a wedding but just doesn't have a clue what to wear. By matching styles with body shapes the whole service is customised to ensure that you know exactly what suits you. So there's no chance of getting it wrong.

Of course, future brides could also use the service to ensure that any money spent on a new wardrobe is best utilised. Its user friendly and painless and won't cost you a fortune. The style guides total around 25 pages of specific information in a highly stylish PDF design. There’s no software to download and the end style guide can be printed off or saved on your computer for referral before future shopping trips. You simply answer a series of twenty quick fire questions related to your shape, lifestyle, natural colouring and vital statistics before downloading their personalised style guide. Founder and professional personal stylist Chantelle Znideric said. “My style guides are there to teach ladies the basics of styling for their natural features. The advice is a building block for shopping trips and is designed to save ladies an absolute fortune knowing what suits and what doesn’t – no more impulse buys that never get worn ”.

To visit the website and find out exactly what suits you and look great, check out http://www.iStylista.com