OMG Printed Socks are in   The latest trends in unisex fashion are the printed socks which are widely being worn by the celebrities and college girls.If you are the one who has the wild-child side , then unleash it with this new trend that has hit the fashion scene.   This back to school look come in various prints and colours- from polka dots to straight lines , bunny ears to red hearts , you name them and they are there. You can wear the ankle length ones or the full length where the cover above your knees. They can be worn over casual wear like jeans and denims skirts or your regular dresses. The key is to mismatch them with your dress and the funkier and colorful the prints are the more you stand out in the crowd. Let loose your quirky side this summer and wear the printed socks over your casuals for the girl-next-door look.

బంగారు పూసలతో ఆభరణాలు       ‘‘కాసికాయ గుళ్ళు’’ ఈ పేరు ఎక్కడన్నా విన్నారా? అమ్మమ్మ, నాయనమ్మ మెడలో బంగారు పూసలతో వుండే గొలుసును అలా పిలుస్తారు. ఇప్పుడు ఆ పూసలే రకరకాల డిజైన్లలో అమ్మాయిల మనసులు దోస్తున్నాయి. లోలకులు, హారాలు, గాజులు... ఇలా ఆభరణాలన్నీ పూసలమయంగా మారాయి. లేటెస్ట్ ఫ్యాషన్ ట్రెండ్ ప్రకారం ఆభరణాలు చేయించుకోవాలంటే ఇదిగో ఇక్కడిచ్చిన డిజైన్లని ఒకసారి చూడండి.         -రమ

Samantha in Dhoti Saree      When Anamika Khanna designed the dhoti version of the saree for Sonam Kapoor,at the Cannes 2014 it became an instant hit it and the trend has  spread like wildfire, which further led to newer breathtaking versions of this fusion Sari. It has been twisted and turned to suit the designer’s perception and make o look modern yet wearable. Our South stars are in no way lagging behind in this new fashion trend of the Dhoti Saree. Check out Samantha Ruth Prabhu looking like an Indian princess in this Dhoti Saree at the audio launch of the Alludu Seenu Movie yesterday at Shilpa Kala Vedika in Hyderabad. She has worn a high neck embroidered blouse with the sari which is in light pink and gold work teamed with golden coloured stilettos. The only jewelry she has worn is in the hair -maang tika and a large circle ring on the finger and with absolutely no earrings keeping the emphasis on her saree only.  Click here for more Photos

Multi layered Haaram/Chain     The wedding season which will soon come with the monsoons will also herald the need for bridal shopping – and one of the most important item apart from clothes will be the jewelry shopping part.     As part of the bridal jewelry, designers have come out with innovative  multi –utility jewelry creations like the layered and detachable haarams or long chains .This is has been created based on the changing trends in customer choices and designs where this detachable can be used in different ways.     You get them in plain designs, different stones and designs and if you feel it's too heavy a piece, you can detach one or two layers and the beauty is still intact. This  beautiful, functional piece of jewellery enchants, attracts and holds people's attention  and can also be worn for various occasions and is a must buy for any bride!

High-Low hemline Dresses We have seen the  high-low hemline entering the fashion scene which is long behind and short in front  and offers the best of both worlds – trendy in front and conventional at the back.   The High-Low hemline Tops are great for the spring and summer wear and will continue to stay for some more months to come. You could wear them with slim fitted pants or capris with a pair of roman sandals at the feet. The blouse can be worn over a pleated skirt or a plain skirt and can be worn to the office too. You could also wear them over a pair of denims casually. You could buy the cap sleeved ones or the sleeveless ones.     The full length High-Low helm line dress can be a great way to wear casually in the day. They can be in plain solid colors or floral printed or with a nice single running printed design for that chic look. The same dress if it is designed in chiffon or any soft material can make a great evening wear . With a hint of jewelry and stilettos this can be a great wear for the evening/night out too. Let out  the inner diva in you  by wearing  a dress with the popular high-low hemline this summer season!  

Sharara pants for college     The introduction of the Sharara/Ghagra pant — a fusion of the sharara and a classic pant is a perfect alternate to a  lehenga and represents  a blend of Indian Tradition with a modern touch. You can try them out in different shades of deep green, dark beige, tan, burgundy, shocking pink, red, navy, and mustard with mirror work and zari  for the parties and these pants  can be designed in designed in fabrics such as tulle, chiffon, georgette, pure/raw silk and velvet . The same can be adapted in lighter fabrics like cotton and khadi which gives the silhouette a completely trendy  look for the youngsters. Team it up with a short blouse or a mirror work top with Rajasthani mojris on your feet and you are rocking your way to college !

Alter your Wardrobe with Halter wear   The single strapped Halter dresses make a great way to dress up for any for any occasion .They can be worn by any type of figure and for any occasion whether formal, party , college wear or just about any reason to look good. They suit any figure and can be carried off easily and effortlessly and flatter any silhouette. They come in tops, frocks and gowns each suiting each occasion.   With a halter dress, choose one that lands just at the knees in bold colors like bright green to look and feel like you are a queen. Bright floral prints or soft pastel shades also make great patterns for this dress. A wide brimmed straw hat thrown in with a pair of wedges at your feet can give you the feeling like you are on a holiday! They also make a great way to stay cool on a hot summery day.   The long halter neck party gowns are also catching up in the cocktail party trend and you can wear them in solid colours like black and shimmery gold with a highlighted neckline and wear a pair of stilettos to glam up the night. You can team up a short halter neck top with a  floral palazzo pant and get ready for college. The same halter neck pattern can be worn like a blouse for a saree and you can be ready for night out … Find your type of Halter Neck dress with this throw back neckline and get flirtatious this summer!

Jazz it up with Palazzo pants   You probably remember Deepika Padukone wearing a long and flowy pant in the movie Cocktail, looking uber chic .The palazzo as it is called is a pant which is  wide, elegant and flowy  trouser. The shorter version were called the divided skirts but  the lengthy trouser is known as a Palazzo pant. Its bit grand, when compared to the regular trouser. Made in different fabrics from cotton, to nylon to silk or any light fabric The pant tends to float in the breeze as you walk.     It enables you to look summery and feel cool without exposing any skin and can be worn with a short top. They came in plain colors, floral prints and various designs. You can also wear a long Kurta with the high side slits and wear a plain palazzo beneath it. An Indian twist to the Italian pant, it can also be combined with ethnic Indian clothes. Short tops are best suited if you are going the western way. Team it up with stilettos and you are ready to party.     So this summer get comfortably stylish all day with these  jazzy Pallazos adding a breezy touch to your chic new looks.  

Monsoon Lakme Fashion Week     Get ready for some action on the Fashion ramps this Monsoon August.The Lakme Fashion Week 2014- Monsoon event will be back in Mumbai this August but it's moving to a whole new location! From its usual location at  Grand Hyatt hotel in Santacruz, LFW has decided to shift to a more central Mumbai location at the Lower Parel's Palladium Hotel. The five-day event will be conducted  from August 20-24, 2014, will span the massive 8th and 9th floors of the mid-town hotel, which opened last year as quoted by Saket Dhankar, head of fashion at IMG Reliance, one of the partners of fashion week . A proposed smaller ramp for new but unrecognized designers will be sponsored by Jabong. Who are the designers? Who will open the show? Who will be the show stopper? is something we have to wait and see and we will keep you posted about the details once the event kicks off…

Shruthi  Haasan’s Summer fashion Secrets       Daughter of the legendary Kamal Haasan and Saarika ,Shruti Haasan  has inherited her mother’s good  looks  and her father’s talent and is an actress in her own right. The lovely lady stands apart with her classy look and an hour-glass fit that flaunts her curves perfectly. Check out her summer styles this season.     Denims: She loves colored denims in the skin fit and usually pairs them with a crisp white sleeveless AS shirt and a pair of brown loafers. She prefers to accentuate her look with accessories like a checkered scarf, a canvas tote bag, a silver bangle, a pair of sassy sunglasses and leave  her hair  loose or tie it up in pony if it gets too hot.    Summer Shorts: The cool shorts are her favourites for summer and she loves a pair of white navy shorts teamed with any solid colored graphic tee-shirt and a ponytail hair-do with a few bangles to accessorize.     Grunge Chic: Shruti also loves the grunge chic  ultra-cool look. This look involves a pair of crisp white skinny-fit jeans with a light denim sleeveless shirt.  She also loves the total rock star look and knot-drapes the scarf in a bandana style on her head. This look is finished with glares, pop-style blue ballerinas and gothic jewelry & eye makeup and  she is ready to rock-and-roll!  

Deepika's Fashion Favourites     Check out what Deepika had to say about what she likes in the latest fashion scene today! Jeans: Her current favourite  in denim jeans are the  boyish jeans  and looks likes  she is going through that boyfriend jeans phase. Accessories – She prefers dramatic earrings and stand alone jewelry which set her apart from the rest of the crowd.Feet in peep toes and sky high heels are a part of her fashion ensemble anytime.Who wouldn’t like to see her tall and towering after all she is one of the tallest in the Industry. Her current favourites New designers are  Arpita Mehta and Pankaj & Nidhi.   Her must haves -In her leather day bag include wayfarers sunglasses ,Oxblood coloured lipsticks, For Her favourite perfume by by Narciso Rodriguez and a BB cream!

Trendy Designer Earrings     As times change so do the trend in fashion, be it clothes, shoes, accessories or jewelry. In this video we are taken through a variety of earrings both for Teenagers and Ladies. Exquisite new age designs which are designed according to today’s trend .The changeable earrings to suit different colour palettes and the Nizam hanging jewelry are something worth buying.  

Tie the scarf in a turban style Summer may be on the downtrend but that won’t stop girls from tying scarves and stoles to protect your hair and head. We found this chic way to tie your scarf in a turban style to look like a bohemian chic. Try this on a pair of printed Tibetan pants and short top with Rajasthani Jhola Bag and set the trend on your first day at college.   1.Fold the scarf in a triangle and tie it in front .The tip of the triangle should stick out in front of you forehead.   2.Take both the extensions and tie a double knot  behind the head.   3. The extended piece in front of the forehead can be tucked  inside the scarf. A simple and great way to tie a scarf and protect your hair from the scorching sun.

Fishtail Braids for this Summer   The latest in hair plaits which are still trending is the Fishtail Braids. A beautiful hair style which can be worn for a any event ( not to work as it can look a bit messy if the tendrils keep flowing all over) it is easy to tie with a bit of practice. If you still have an old doll with long or medium hair you could try practicing the style t perfect it. Great for college going girls who want to look trendy. Follow these DIY steps to get the side fishtail braid. 1. Divide your hair into a side parting and take the whole length of your hair over to one side. 2. Divide the hair into two sections. 3. Take a small piece of hair from the outside of one of the two main sections and bring it to the inside of the opposite section.  4. Then take a small piece of hair from the outside of the other section and bring it to the inside of the opposite section, then pull tight. 5. Keep taking small pieces from each side into the inside of each section to develop the inverted braided pattern.  6. Keep going until you reach the end and finish by tying the hair with a clear elastic band.

Make a style statement with Wedge Heels     Wedges – no we didn’t mean the potatoes that we eat at MacDs but the sleek heels which are currently a rage along with their stilettos and pump sisters.   For the young college going girls these high heels are a best option and are comfortable to wear for long periods. How to wear them: You can team it with a pair of jeans especially with the boot cut ones. Wear a casual shirt and look smart for the day. They can also be worn with wrap dresses or with floral print skirts and white shirts. Brown colour braided wedges along with cute accessories is what you need for this summer. Whether its college, shopping or a casual walk  down the fun lane. There are so many styles of wedge shoes out there that you could choose from and look smart and summery this summer season. Budget should not be a point of contention as a good pair of wedges cost a bit… but hey it’s worth the investment.

The Straight bob is back this Summer   It was nice to see Telugu actress JayaSudha or the Meryl Streep of the Telugu Film Industry as she is popularly known as break from her conventional looks and get a haircut. She was seen sporting the classic Bob hair cut this summer which she had earlier done in the 1990s. The classic bob  haircut is always in and apart from the straight cut it now comes in different variations and levels. Originally it is a chin long style where the length and the locks are in a straight cut and this trend still continues. Just as how popular it is it is also easy to maintain and there is no need to set it or gel it or pin it. Though over the years it has done through a transformation in length and level where the style can be adapted to suit your face structure. A trim as when the length is increase is all you need to do to keep it in shape. Normally seen as a hairdo for little girls as mothers found it easy to maintain , on and off you would see the newbie moms and celebrities sporting this Bob cut. And the best part is that it is ideal for any face structure so try the Bob cut this summer with your own variation and length!

Wear the white right The classic 'white shirt and blue jeans' combination has always been in trend –only the cut of the jeans and the pattern of the shirt keeps changing. From celebrities, to sportswoman, to the college girls to fashion divas, the white shirt/kurti and denim combination is a must have in any woman’s wardrobe. A few tips to wear the white the right way: * The cut and fit are very important, be it the collar, cuff, darts or lapels of the shirt.     * Don’t over accessorize the look- minimalist is the key. * Stick to blue jeans and team them with a good pair of shoes. * No flat sandals or sportswear please… If you want the elegant look .Heels and closed sandals are what you want if you want the chic look. * Never buy an extra-fitted white shirt because when you sit it'll accentuate all the wrong areas.   * Avoid wearing chains or huge trinket earrings if you want the crisp look and throw in a nice bag depending on what event you are off too.

Sonam Kapoor’s Sarees at Cannes   The 7 yards sari has gone through a major transformation in the way it’s being worn by celebrities for their red carpet appearances. It’s been twisted and turned and worn differently unlike the usual pleated way. Sonam Kapoor, who wore an Anamika Khanna net couture dhoti style saree for the Cannes Film Festival 2014, looked absolutely stunning in this pale pink net sari which was embellished with appliqué floral designs on the border. She wore a huge neckpiece designed by her mom Sunita Kapoor and a Ferragamo clutch with shoes by Jimmy Choo.     Last year also she wore an old-world white and gold creation by designer Anamika Khanna again , made extra-special by a trailing baroque-effect jacket and accessorised her glamorous outfit with the simplest of ornament - an outsized nose ring - and a classic  winged eyeliner and deep red lips to complement the outfit. Both ways the sarees that Sonam wears are truly enchanting and a trendsetter for the red carpet events.