ETHNIC EXTRAVAGANZA BY PRIYANKKA SUTARIA

About The Designer

Based in Mumbai, designer Priyankka Sutaria graduated from NIFT, Mumbai . With her passion and zeal to have a successful career in fashion, she grew with experience to produce the quality collections at regular intervals. The label was established in 2012. Blessed with the clients from India, the label is well acknowledged by clients from Singapore, Hong Kong and Dubai. Priyankka 's collection magnifies feminity working with fine materials, delicate embroideries whilst maintaing high standards of sophistication. The collection have been a beautiful blend of the Indian style with a mix of the modern touch.

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Inspiration behind the collection

My new collection is a distinctive mash up of something at once with modern cuts and style yet grounded in something traditional and conventional. All in all it's an exploration in modern feminity.

Predict: The hit colour of the upcoming wedding season

Shades of Pink , Blush , Off whites and Buttercup

One personality who can do complete justice to your collection

Kate Middleton

One designer who inspires you the most                       

ZUHAIR MURAD - Because his collection has always been the highest expression of haute couture with brilliant handmade embroideries and excellent cuts and patterns.

One style tip for a Bride To be 

Go Bold if you are doing color  - To be brides can go beyond by just wearing conventional colors for their wedding. They can opt for soft pastel colors. This can be as unexpected but as edgy and make a style statement.

About the Knitroot Team

It was pleasure working with the team of so creative minds of Knitroot.com. They were extremely co-operative and made the photo shoot very enjoying. Really appreciate the hard work and their efforts. Hope to go a long away with this association. Thank you all!

For checking the entire lookbook of Priyankka's latest collection, check out Priyankka Sutaria on Knitroot. For styling tips, check out our collaboration with the blogger from Bee and Blu.

The Best Fashion Show Ever

On 3rd December, Designer Mirela Nurce and Gentian Minga, the Editor of Living Magazine teamed up to showcase what was the best Fashion Show in humanity! The models were professional models that have walked the ramp. But guess who were the designers? Students. Not ordinary students, but students who were from the Institute of Deaf Students in Albania. The Children created drawings, which were then turned into clothes and the models were made to walk the ramp on these designs.

Mirela Nurce helped the students by turning their drawings into clothes, coats, purses and even Umbrellas.

Take a look at the pictures (Source : mic.com)

Fashion isnt always about the style and the glamour, it is sometimes also about creating a difference and giving back to the world. This day did make a difference to those wonderful kids who did this on the International day of persons with disabilities, which was supported by UN Development Programme.

If this didn’t make your day, trust me, nothing else will!

Breath Easy with these Fashionable Masks

Delhi has been rated as the city with the highest air pollution index in the world. With a rating of air quality is been the worst due to pollution caused by vehicular emmissions and emmissions by industries and crop burning. This poor quality of air is not only in Delhi bt also in Raipur, Kanpur and other places in UP,Bihar and MP. The air quality index worsens in Winter leading to many respiratory diseases.

The only way to stay clear from this is to wear masks, but the masks available in theMARKET are boring white or blue and doesn’t help much.

But, worry not, a different kind of mask is now out in theMARKET by a company called VogMask designed by Manish Arora.

They will have an advanced filter mechanism which is said to remove particulate matter as tiny as 0.3 microns, which is one-eighth the size of PM 2.5, which Delhi’s air is filled with.

These masks may help a lot of people suffering from respiratory problems, but they’re only a temporary solution to Delhi’s smog and pollution.

Be the Change – Anushka Sharma

Anushka Sharma, the bubbly punjabi girl who started her career with the mellow “Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi” to “Dil Dhadakne Do” released this year, has completed 7 years in the Industry. After being in the Industry for so many years, she shared her experience with Anupama Chopra in a recent video.

Anushka has now become an established actress in the industry, but is still not being treated at par with the Male actors. The Industry, she says, is biased towards the Male Actors, and female actors are just to compliment their male counterparts. The Industry reports suggest that less than 10 % of the films only are made by Women in such a big Industry, and surviving in the Industry is difficult where there is always one person ready to crush the other.

Recently Anushka’s movie NH10 was released that was produced by Anushka herself, creating a one of its kind instance and her role in that movie was off traditional views of the audience. This created a spur of a different kind. An industry where the male is the protagonist 95% of the time saw a movie where the female did what she wasn’t really expected to.

The Industry which is hell bent on achieving numbers, is oriented towards the 100-300 Crore club, Says Anushka, which then puts the creativity down. In such an Industry, being herself and staying to the ground is very important, which she does with so much ease. And inspite of spending 7 years in the industry, she calls herself mediocre.

Anushka in NH10

Anushka recalls, that in the industry, the mindset is so stagnant, suggesting something to the director is like hurting his ego, and being called a bitch at the back or having too much method.

Anushka has been very open about herself, and in fact very much open about her relationship with Virat, which she respects so much. But the way she has been talked about has put her on backfoot. She wishes that the Industry had a really mellow approach and males would be open giving the women a lead like George Clooney did in Gravity! That’s something the industry really needs.

To a woman who has been so honest, open, hard working and talented, the industry is a difficult place to survive in, and wants to see a change. Anushka Sharma, you are an inspiration to all the women out there who succumb their voice in the need of survival. Our deepest respects for you, Lady!

Instagram outfits of the week – 13th December

Checkout these amazing looks and dresses from the past week!

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How to select the right tie for you

When wearing a suit or a blazer, a tie can be a stylish addition to the look! Selecting the right tie is necessary so that it enhances the look. The Suit may be in basic colors, but the tie adds flavors to it.
Here’s what you need to do in order to select the right tie.

1. Look at the pattern

Ties come in many patterns ranging from stripes to paisleys to tartan-check. The rule for matching patterns is that no two pieces of clothing should utilize the same pattern size and to a lesser degree pattern type.

Pattern size is the distance between the stripes on your shirt, should not be close to the width of the stripes on your tie; by doing this you can create an optical illusion of movement which the human eye finds unattractive.

2. Selecting the color

The colors of all the garments’ colors are in harmony. The color of the tie should blend with the color of the suit and the Shirt. If you are unsure select the basic safe colors and experiment with them. Light Red, Blue can be simple and subtle. The tie should not dominate the shirt and the suit, but should blend well.

3. Checking the Necktie proportion

Although often not as important as either pattern or color, proportion can play a role in matching when a necktie varies from the standard 3.5 inch width and is either a skinny tie (less than 3 inches wide) or excessively wide tie (more than 3.75 inches).

For skinny or wide ties you need to take in factors such as the height and weight of the individual and the width of his suit’s lapels. A thin petite man will look sharp with thin lapels and a thin tie, while a large man with wider build lapels wearing the same skinny tie will look ridiculous.

Source : atailoredsuit.com

Smartwatches everyone should know about

If you are somebody who is tech savvy and love watches, then these watches are the right thing. Not only do they show time, but also help you with a lot of other stuff. These are giving the traditional watches a run for theirMONEY!

1. The Apple watch 

Probably the best one in the list. Apple watch launched earlier this year created a stir in theMARKET the day it was announced. With a lot of watch only apps for the smart watch, this watch is only getting smarter. Costs around 350$

2. Moto 360.

This one is particularly for the ones using android, though it works on ios as well. This beats the apple watch on looks with customizable strap, and enhanced color range, the tech savvy women would love this. Costs 300$

3. LG Watch Urbane

An excellent design and smart functionality, this watch is really good. Though, the dial of the watch is a little big, if it fits, it suits well! Costs 250$

4. Fossil Q Founder

Android connection, sleek and smart design, runs on intel processor and has 4 GB internal memory, what else can you wish from a smart watch. This fossil watch created news when it was launched, and nobody’s complaining ;) Costs 270$

5. Tag Heuer Connected 

This luxury watch costs around 1500$ to start with. Powered by Intel processor, this smartwatch connects to the Android system. This watch is similar in design to the Tag heuer Carrera analog watch. ItsGOLDversion costs 17,000$. If you have a good amount ofMONEY to spare, you probably know which one to buy!

This guy ran a half Marathon, in a SUIT !

Running a half marathon is tough right? And running in a suit? not comfortable or difficult? You won’t believe, this guy ran a half marathon in a Suit. But that’s not it, he ran that in a World Record time. The man we are talking about is the CEO of Ministry of Supply, Amarasiriwardena.

He ran the marathon in the suit made by his company, along with a tie and shirt, both made by his company as well. He completed the half marathon in 1:24:41 hours which broke the earlier record of running in a suit held by Canada’s Nicholas Mizera, who completed the half marathon in 1:35:47 hours. But that’s not all. In the half marathon too, he came 9th, that’s quite a feat, considering that the other 8 were in comfortable sports wear!

Running the marathon in a suit is quite an achievement!
source : details.com

Best Perfumes for Women

A perfume is an essential beauty product for everyone. Smelling good is a necessity and best selected perfumes can enhance anything you wear. Your perfume defines your persona and leaves a mark on the opposite person. Some like floral mellow fragrance, some like rusty earthen fragrance. Here’s a list of the best perfumes for women, in case you are looking to buy one :

1. Odin 04 Petrana
Fragrance : Deep, smoky scent with a hint of sweetness

2. Chanel Coco Mademoisselle
Fragrance : Sweet and feminine fragrance, a certain mix of orange,bermagot,jasmine, rose, patchouli, vetiver

3. FRÉDÉRIC MALLE Portrait Of A Lady
Fragrance : Earthy , rusty

4. Shi from Alfred Sung
Fragrance : Sweet, urbane and tangy

5. Armani Code For Women By Giorgio Armani
Fragrance : Floral

6. OPIUM BY YVES SAINT LAURENT
Fragrance : mellow, and sensual

7. POISON BY CHRISTIAN DIOR
Fragrance : Warm and picy

8. My Burberry
Fragrance : Floral, sweet

9. Victoria’s Secret Bomb Shell
Fragrance : Fruity, earthy

10. Chanel No. 5
Fragrance : Sweet and Fruity

If you feel we’re missing any here, do let us know in the comments.

Things you should keep in mind for dressing at work

Office wear is a tricky space, because you need to be wearing something powerful yet mellow, stylish yet low toned, comfortable but not completely casual! If you are one of those who are just entering the corporate extravaganza, you certainly need to keep these things in mind.

1. Keep it simple

Simple dressing that manes a statement is necessary, don’t over do stuff. Simple button down shirts are effective.

2. Keep the perfect fit.

Too baggy or too fit will be uncomfortable, Wear something that helps you stay relaxed.

3. Don’t wear loud colors

Loud colors will attract unwanted attention. Try to avoid wearing them.

Something like this is a No-No!

4. Don’t put too much make up

A basic make up is wonderful, if needed give it a re-touch after lunch.

5. Keep your Indian wear light and simple

Don’t add unwanted jazzy stuff to your clothing.

6. Jewellery should be simple

Wear jewellery that is simple like light ear-rings and pendants.

7. Hair should be neat

Your hair has to be dry and well maintained. Weird looking hairstyle is a complete No!