BODY ART- an emerging new fashion statement

Tattoos are new emerging trend in India and have become a new fashion statement around the world. It is especially more famous among the youth. Today, the tattoo amongst Indian youth is something that’s symbolic to represent who they are. It is about expressing individuality, it is about expressing their true love and so much, it’s a fashion statement with which they want to be tagged as being “cool”.

Though much modernized now, but tattoos have been an eminent part of the Indian society since years. From being used as identification marks to religious purpose, tattoos have evolved as an art form. In the last few years tattoos have become more socially acceptable in India.

Endorsed by many Bollywood celebrities, the tattoo is the most loved art form among youths. Bollywood Stars have been known to wear various kinds and types of tattoo designs on their bodies. Some have names of their spouses or beloved ones, while others prefer some kind of art form but it is symbolic!

Saif Ali Khan's Kareena Tattoo on his arm.

 They get it done with a purpose, such as Saif Ali Khan’s very famous Kareena tattoo on his arm which fetched a lot of publicity and Akshay Kumar has a tattoo with his son Araav’s name on his back.

Akshay Kumar flaunting his son Arav's tattoo.

Technology has also played a vital role in spreading the art of tattooing with so many varied and personal designs offered to an individual that the choice is overwhelming.

The designs of the tattoos can be very vast, varying from scary ones to those lovely cupid designs which includes more touch of personalization. It is only because of its vast range of designs that more and more people can resort to them according to their preferences.

Nowadays tattoos are a very popular way of expressing yourself through a permanent drawing on the skin. Getting a tattoo can take several hours depending on the size and complexity of the design. But one can get easily tattooed as there are many tattoo artists who can be found at every nook and corner of the city which makes it more accessible.

But there are certain things which you need to keep in mind before getting inked, then you need to keep certain things in your checklist which will help you getting it safely done. Such as-

 

1.     Researching about Tattoo artist/ shop which you aim to visit. Things like if he is qualified to do so.

2.     You to know things which you need to follow before and after getting inked.

3.     You must not have alcohol on the day you are about to get a tattoo done, it is harmful and infectious.

4.     Not taking any sort of a drug on the that day.

5.     Also, avoid prolonged exposure to sun that day.

And If you too are a tattoo lover and wants to get ‘Inked’ as they say then you can get it done anytime!

Delhi fashion Tour

If you live in Delhi or have stayed in Delhi and you are a fashion lover, a true shopaholic then you must have heard of Sarojini Nagar market from your friends and closed ones boasting about their trendy findings from the market or must have visited it at least once.

SAROJINI NAGAR MARKET

Sarojini Nagar Market is a one stop market for all the fashion lovers who want to buy trendy, designer clothes at cheap and affordable prices. Only you need to know about the

 Art of BARGAINING. 

At the Sarojini Nagar Market you get fashionable clothes at affordable prices. Export-surplus garments as well as rejected export clothing come to this market at throwaway prices. That is why product of even reputed brands available here at cheap prices. But don't expect trial or changing rooms at street-side shops.

One thing I would like to recommend to all is, when going to Sarojini Nagar market; never dress in your very best because the people selling there will easily up the prices for you by judging you on the way you have dressed. So instead of putting on your best attire, try to wear your simplest of clothes or even worse, if you don’t mind.

A heavy variety of clothing as well as jewellery is available at the market, again at cheap prices. Examples of some of these trendy clothes that you will find in the Sarojini Nagar market just to mention a few include:

1) Floral Dresses: This is the kind of trend that will never go out of fashion. The market has a variety of dresses, tops, shirts as well as skirts at almost every shop in the market going for very cheap prices.

2) The latest trends: The latest trends, which include polkas, leopard prints, lace cut-out shoulders or sequins come to this market even before the fashion labels are able to reach the major malls.

3) Day dresses: You can get very cheap prices for these kinds of dresses like chiffon dresses for not more than 200-250 bucks for each of them.

4) Wardrobe basics: You can also get very nice vests, camisoles, shrugs and stockings in different colors at very affordable and cheap prices in this market.

5) Footwear: You can get the latest style of sandals and shoes in this great market.

Fashion jewellery

Footwear

Clothing

That was just a sneak peak of what will you find in the market other than these you can find a wide variety of accessories such as necklaces, bangles, earrings and a whole lot of stuff for not more than some 30-50 bucks each only those which are extremely heavy ones starts from 100 bucks.

There are other shops such as Sari shops, furniture shops, restaurants, optician shops, pharmacy, dry cleaners and bakery shops.

Eateries at Babu Market

In case one is hungry, you can go for a quick bite at Babu Market where you will get snacks and Indian sweets. Another place you might go to is the Subzi Mundi, which is a vegetable market also in the area.

BIG C- a shop at Sarojini Nagar Market

 Not just cheap clothes and accessories, if you want to purchase much more quality products then you can even opt for shops like BIG C, HARPA, STILETTO'S and for footwear, KINS.

Such shops are also there at the market where you can buy stuff which you desire.

So, if you want to buy fashionable clothes and trendy jewellery but you wishes to spend a little then Sarojini nagar Market is your go.

Do visit it.

Please note: Sarojini Nagar Market is closed on Monday.
Nearest Metro Station: INA metro station
Nearest Railway Station: New Delhi Railway Station
Nearest Bus Terminus: Sarai Kale Khan ISBT

LUNGI- A new style statement

Isn’t it time to find a cool alternative to jeans in your wardrobe? 

Also known as Lacha in Punjab and Veshti in Tamil, the sleek Dhoti has evolved much as a style funda for women across the globe!

Although we are all aware with the Indian Lungi and I’m sure each and every household has this one piece of garment that gives the wearer a lot of ease and comfort.

LUNGI also known as a sarong is the most comfortable yet simple outfit worn by men and women. 

 It is particularly popular in regions where the heat and humidity create an unpleasant climate for trousers. Depending on local tradition, lungis can be worn by men and/or women. They are tied or fastened in various ways, and can be used in different cultural activities, ranging from normal daily life to elaborate wedding ceremonies.

From not just a piece of cloth worn in daily routine of life, a Lungi has made its way from the local streets to make a blast on Bollywood’s big screen too.

Shahrukh khan’s 'Lungi Dance' track was one of the biggest chartbusters of 2012. The track, cutting across all the barriers, had reached every nook and corner of nation.

It also has bagged a much-deserved music award and it has also won the Most Popular Song On Radio too.

HOW IT CAN BE WORN?

There are various forms in which a Lungi can be draped, but the simplest form is where the lungi is just draped around the waist and the two ends are tied in a simple knot.

For daily purposes, a simple "double twist" knot is most popular, where two points in the upper edge of lungi are brought together and twisted around twice, with the ends tucked in at the waist. However, it is also common for wearers to simply tie a double "pretzel knot" from 2 points on the upper border, which produces a more secure knot. The lungi's length can also be adjusted, for example, by tucking in the lungi at the waist to make it resemble a short skirt.

For a better understanding you can follow the link below to try fastening Lungi your way!

http://faculty.ndhu.edu.tw/~caralin/hiking/lungi/lungi.html

How to wear a LUNGI!

have a look.