Mumbai Bridal Diaries: One Stop Destination for the Brides-to-Be
Hi guys,
If you have been following my bridal series, you would have seen a lot of posts related to my wedding. I complete one year of my wedding exactly in a week 🙂
I know exactly how a bride-to-be feels and the thousands of mixed emotions she goes through. And planning her own perfect wedding is what every bride dreams of.
I myself have gone through numerous blogs and wedding magazines, taking inspirations for hair, makeup, jewellery, different kinds of ethnic wear for trousseau,etc. Every bride wants to be different coz things get repetitive easily with styles getting very common these days.
With just weeks or months left until the wedding, a bride’s heart is filled with excitement and anxiety. With the big-date getting closer, you may find her wishful and enthusiastic one moment and then getting nervous the very next second.
I would be sharing a lot of more bridal posts on fabrics to buy, how to plan your trousseau and engagement makeup, etc. So stay tuned for more on my Mumbai Bridal Diaries 🙂
Beautiful Jewellery from Confusion Fashion Accessories
About Confusion Fashion Accessories: Borne in 2006, Confusion Fashion Accessories is growing rapidly. We are now present in Ahmedabad, Pune, Chennai, Kolkata, Ecommerce and Exhibitions across India. We create unique designs to match the season and on going trends. Our designs are almost never repeated with distribution through a selective network and clientele. We strive to change the accessories industry from retail to one-on-one service. Our range of beautiful, stylish neckpieces make plain tees and denims a complete outfit. Just one signature piece can enhance your look for any occassion. Be it a cuff, an elegant brooch, stylish DIVA earrings or a simple neckpiece. The combination of rings, hoops, semi-precious stones, Swarovski crystals, beads interwoven together gives the accessories a different perspective. We work with you to customize our products and cater them to your needs, which includes creating gifts & giveaways for your weddings, festivals, parties and more. Confusion Fashion Accessories is an offspring of Chaiti and Minal, who have been in the Fashion Jewellery industry for the last 20 years as wholesalers across India.
Confusion FA stocks everything from necklaces,earrings,bracelets,anklets,brooches,rings, maang tikkas, waist belts, pashas,hair bands, tic tac pins, etc..and also home decor stuff like trays,coffee mugs, napkin rings, torans, etc.
They sent me these items..lets take a look at them one by one.
This super pretty turquoise and black hand harness
Kundan plate gold mesh kada
This gorgeous three-layered pearl statement necklace..it would work well with both Indian and western wear
Beautiful side saree challa/kamar patta (waist belt). It has intricate pearl and kundan work and is perfect for brides too..Love it.
Kundan and pearl side pasha. Pashas are very IN these days and you do not need any other accessory and let your pasha stand out with Indian wear,especially palazzos or Pakistani style suits
Pearl and stone brooch..wear it with your shirts,jackets,tunics,kurtis or whatever you like. This will surely glam up your outfit.
Multi coloured double brooch..this is the best accessory for your white shirt, or even on a tunic or salwar at the shoulders or a gown with deep U back.
Black and gold statement earrings..again would work well with both Indian and western wear
Golden dangling anklet with red and green beads..these are so pretty and unique.
Can’t wait to style all of these, I already styled the brooch and hand harness with my pink flowing kurti here..
Also, they have a 10% off for every new registration for a month, so register today and shop on!
Did you like the accessories? Which is your favourite piece?
Regardless of the scale of the wedding, the star couples, especially the brides of Bollywood, have never failed to wow us. Here’s a look at the beautiful ladies in their wedding couture.
1. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan:
Aishwarya looked ravishing in a golden colour Saree designed by Neeta Lulla on her wedding day. The bride was decked in gold, kundan, precious gems and diamond jewellery from head to toe.
2. Esha Deol:
Dressed in a lovely pink lehenga by Rocky S, Esha looked resplendent at the event. Make-up, jewellery, hair were perfectly done keeping subtlety in mind.
3. Kareena Kapoor:
For her D-day Kareena, wore a green punjabi suit, while Saif chose to dress up in a grey kurta-pyjama since they had a simple registered marriage, for the nikaah ceremony she wore her mom in law Sharmila’s old red gharara..restored by Manish Malhotra..and for the reception or Dawaat E Waalima she again wore a Manish Malhotra “old-world” pink gharara
4. Lara Dutta:
Lara picked a gown by Lebanese-born Elie Saab for her wedding which took place in Christian style. Her gown also had a lot of lace, silk taffeta, and organza and a neckline studded with gemstones. What more!
5. Lisa Ray:
Recently married Lisa wore a crystal-encrusted gown by close friend and designer Wendell Rodricks, while for the reception she was seen in an exquisite custom-made Satya Paul sari. That sari sure is gorgeous..georgette sari highlighted with beige and traditional ‘gota patti’ work !!
6. Shilpa Shetty:
Shilpa looked stunning in the shimmering golden coloured dress, designed by Tarun Tahiliani. Complementing her dress was the jewellery which she picked from Anmol jewels.
7. Genelia:
Genelia wore a red lehenga-choli ensemble and net dupatta heavily decorated with golden embroidery and sequins, exuding classic elegance. The red and gold stunning lehenga was designed by Shane and Falguni Peacock. The fitted choli and flairs of the lehenga suited her slim figure.
I loved Lisa Ray’s Satya Paul sari and Genelia’s Lehenga Choli..
L’Oréal Professionnel presents the JJ Valaya Grand Finale Show at ‘India Bridal Fashion Week 2012’
L’Oréal Professionnel today partnered with the incomparable fashion designer JJ Valaya to create a distinctive blend of couture fashion and hairstyling at the Grand Finale Show of the India Bridal Fashion Week 2012. The modern yet traditional, distinctive and stunning hairstyles were especially created by the L’Oréal Professionnel Dream Team to compliment the stunning creations by JJ Valaya inspired by turkey; and added the finishing touch to his vision of the perfect Indian Bride.
Seen walking the ramp personifying these dazzling creations by Mr. Valaya and the L’Oreal Professionnel Dream team were Ankit Shorey, Nethra Raghuraman, Shonal Rawat, Bikram Saluja, DJ Aqeel, Narendra Ahmed, Rochelle Rao, Prachi Mishra and the show stopper Nargis Fakri
Partnering with the unique creations of JJ Valaya, the L’Oréal Professionnel Dream Team with unrivalled hair expertise has created breathtaking hair up-dos for the Indian Bride but with an international, fashion forward twist. The L’Oréal Professionnel Dream Team consists of the most talented hairstylists in India that have been trained in styling, colouring and latest hair sculpting techniques by the best in the world. With the help of L’Oréal Professionnel’s unique range of products, each stylist has helped create a unique and exclusive look for the discerning Indian bride that compliment the inimitable style of the JJ Valaya.
Says Aseem Kaushik, Director, Professionnel Products Division, L’Oréal India; “L’Oréal Professionnel is the Parisian house of hair dressing and our heart beats to the rhythm of fashion. Just like couture designers, our professional hair designers work on the fabric of hair to create beautiful, inspiring styles that are renowned world over. The association with JJ Valaya – one of the leading Haute Couture designers, we take this idea of ‘couture hair’ forward”
The Dream Team of hair stylists who’ve worked together to create hair styles for the show are –
· Carole Robequin, Jean – Claude Biguine India – With over 27 years of experience in hairstyling as a colorist, Carole, for the last 8 years, has been sharing her expertise through training hairdressers and building strong creative teams, and is often called upon for fashion shoots of various Indian magazines.
· Raman Bhardwaj, A.N John Salons – One of the members of the prestigious Haute Coiffure Française and a senior member of the L’Oréal Professionnel Dream Team, Raman has worked on hairstyles for the Kingfisher Calendar Girls in 2007. With 14 yrs of hair styling experience, he is known for his exotic and breathtaking work.
· Akshata Honawar, Creative Director, Runah Salon, Mumbai – Member of the prestigious Haute Coiffure Francaise, and the L’Oréal Professionnel Dream Team, Akshata is a part of the team that presented the beautiful ‘India Show’ at HCF Paris in 2011. She has been a part of the Creative Hairdressers’ Forum (CHF) for the last two years and has brought her expertise into styling for the recent Fashion Week in Mumbai and for many magazine photoshoots.
· VIPUL CHUDASAMA – Ex creative head of Enrich , vipul makes sure he outdoes himself with every single assignment he undertakes be it his client or a beauty/fashion shoots. At Enrich he was actively involved in the Enrich management and development of quality hairstylists.
· DHRUV ABHICHANDANI – After a couple of years of teaching at the L’oreal Academy dhruv had an internal desire to expose himself on the salon floor and deal with clients. He decided to join his mother as an art director at Drama. His goal is to educate team DRAMA on the latest trends, fashion and open their minds to great hairdressing
· SACHIN DAKOJI – In the last 18 years Sachin has been passionate a single issue: making people look beautiful which he successful achieves through his 3 salons in Hyderabad and Vijayawada
· Zenobia Mody, Creative Director, Kromakay Salon, Mumbai – Fifteen years in the makeup and hair industry have seen Zenobia dabbling in celebrity hairstyling for leading magazines and various commercial campaigns. Over the years she has entered and won many competitions in the Hair Dressing business.
The bride is THE most important person in a wedding. Understanding that she expects only perfection on her big day, the L’Oreal Professionnel team experts constantly evolve and innovate their hair styling techniques and products in order to help her achieve her dream of being the most perfect and gorgeous bride ever. Therefore partnering with the master of bridal couture JJ Valaya to create contemporary bridal hair designs goes a long way in this constant endeavor for these hairdressing experts.
About L’Oréal Professionnel
IT ALL BEGAN WITH THE HAIRDRESSER. IT ALWAYS WILL.
Since our creation, we have been committed to providing salon professionnals with only the best in art, technique and technology.
Each day, we strive to provide new development opportunities for Indian hairstylists through superior products, innovative marketing, advanced education and access to a worldwide network of leading hairdressers.
What makes us unique?
· The expertise of the number #1 professional brand worldwide that invented modern haircolor in 1909
· The experience of building successful business partnerships with over 1 million hairdressers worldwide
· Leading research & development capabilities generated by 2,900 scientists in Paris, New York & Tokyo, earning 50 new patents each year.
· The unique combination of L’ORÉAL PROFESSIONNEL link to Parisian fashion and a close connection to Indian hairstylists.
I love the lehengas out here..especially the one Nethra Raghuraman is wearing..orange one..love the kamarband too..is’nt it gorgeous ?
Is it just me or the dress actually is loose for Nargis..err there was no trial, girl ?!
