Most Iconic Bollywood Indian Designer Dresses Ever!

SUSHMITA SEN IN MAIN HOON NA- After watching Sushmita Sen in Main Hoon Na I fell head over heels in love with it. One appearance of Sush in those classy yet chic polka-dotted colourful Indian designer dresses & all the male population of India was left wishing they had a Chemistry teacher just half as hot.


KAJOL IN DILWALE DULHANIA LE JAYENGE



SRRIDEVI IN CHANDNI- Sridevi in anything is a vision. Sridevi in one of her white Indian designers dresses is something on a different,mind-blowing level however. Trust Sri to rock the simplest and blandest of colours like blue and white,& trust her to come out triumphant. Her tall,feminine,curvaceous body,grace of her lithe figure & angelic face make Sridevi look like an apsara out of a picture. In fact Sridevi's white costumes were so popular throughout India that they gave rise to the "Chandni look".

Playing with Indian Skirts

Long or short?

Tight-fitting or loose?

                                                              Sober or extravagant?
                                                           Plain color or embroidered?

There are as many Indian skirts as personalities out there! 

Which one among the following do you prefer?

Choose the one that suits you best on Strand Of Silk

How to Wear Indian Earrings like Aashka Goradia ?

Have a look at the gorgeous Aashka Goradia in her glamorous tunics with Indian Earrings !

For the past two years, it’s been a matter of pride for India that actress Aashka Goradia has represented India by being a jury member for the International Emmy Awards.

Currently acting in the television serial, Bharat Ka Veer Putra Maharana Prata, she talks about her experience of walking the famous red carpet.

At this event, Aashka wore a beautiful indian dress complete with gorgeous Indian Earrings ! 

Have a look on this Bollywood Indian Designers iconic dresses!

Bridal Lehengas proposals for every taste!

When it comes to bridal lehengas it seems impossible to choose which is the best one to wear! White is definitely more romantic but what about an explosion of colours for the most unforgettable day of your life?  

Which one do you prefer?

For a broader selection of bridal lehengas take a look at Strand of Silk!

Fusion Fashion: Indian Trousers at Lakme Fashion Week

Bomber jacket and zippers skilfully presented in a new-age Indian context. That’s what Nupur Kanoi did, giving fashion lovers another taste of her version of fusing sensibilities. On similar lines, you could take a simple kurta and team it with a pair of well fitted Indian trousers. For that bad a** edge, throw on a cool biker jacket over the look. Remember to keep the colour story balanced using similar tones as opposed to a stark colour contrast.

 Fusion fashion is all about telling stories with the way you put a look together. Global Desi’s a/w ’13 showcase presented influences from tribal and gypsies, that were interestingly fused to form a look that is cool and free spirited. Printed indian trousers teamed with embroidered kurti tops can form the base for a fun look. A cool desi-graphic tote, a printed bandana and a pair of shades would add that sense of ‘street chic’.

The indian trousers have proved their versatility once again! At Krishna Mehta‘s winter/festive ’13 show at LFW, we saw model, Candice Pinto working a look that had a flow-y asymmetrical kurta worn over a pair of wide-legged pajamas. You could try to personalize this look with a voluminous flared kurta over a pair of printed palazzos.

See also Lakme Fashion week summer/resort 2014!

Bridal Lehengas at the India Bridal Fashion Week

The six-day event India Bridal Fashion Week will start on November, 29th at Grand Hyatt in Mumbai.

The designers who will be part of the fashion show include: Falguni & Shane Peacock, Gaurav Gupta, JJ Valaya, Jyotsna Tiwari, Manish Malhotra, Neeta Lulla, Pallavi Jaikishan, Raghavendra Rathore, Rohit Bal, Shantanu & Nikhil, Suneet Varma and Tarun Tahiliani.

AVIBFW is considered one of the highest profile fashion events in India and showcases the best of the trends and designs in bridal couture. We will see on the catwalk amazing bridal lehengas and special outifits created by the most leading Indian fashion designers.

What a better occasion to choose your bridal lehengas for your special occasion?!

We can't wait to spot some new trend! 

See Indian Bridal lehengas for every taste!

Complete Your Look With Glamorous Indian Earrings !

Indian Earrings should be your best accessories for every events ! Easy to wear and to match, different designs could permits you to complete your look and add a glamorous touch on your style.

Have a look at those Bollywood celebrities who look so gorgeous in some events on their own style ! Indian Earrings embellished their look and give a glam touch.

Sophie Choudry wore an AM:PM modi suit and silver/gold Indian Earrings 

At an award ceremony in Delhi, Karisma Kapoor wore a Shantanu & Nikhil creation and jewellery from Curio Cottage. Have a look at those gorgeous Indian Earrings !

Pallavi Sharda at ABC Q&A show, wearing a rich navy anarkali with gold embroidery from Ridhi Mehra's and Indian Earrings by Curio Cottage.

Indian Accessories For All Tastes!

Who doesn't love accessories?
A woman cannot go out without a special finishing touch!

Some of the proposes to differentiate yourself from the masses are these Indian Accessories available to shop at Strand of Silk!

Firstly have a look at these beautiful necklaces and earrings pair by Roopa Vohra, handcrafted in a way that gives unicity to each piece.

After, be inspired by the glamorous styles offered by Sannam Chopra:

But every woman knows that the secret for the perfect look is in the bag! - So have  a look at some of the pieces from the exquisite Meera Mahadevia's collection, which includes not only evening clutches, but also handbags, and iPad covers.

Good shopping of Indian accessories at Strand of Silk!

See also Indian skirts!

Gorgeous Bridal Lehengas at Manish Malothra's Flagship in Delhi

Manish Malhotra, the king of bling has expanded his retail empire by opening his first ever flagship store in Delhi, showcasing different bridal pieces but especially glamorous bridal lehengas. The store will hold his signature pieces as well as his recent lines.

True to Manish’s style, the flagship is located in an imperial haveli that has a mix of modern touches. Spread over an expansive 6,000 sq feet, the décor has shades of gold and gray. 

A Pair of Indian Trousers to be Glamorous, Now!

Who says that women have to wear skirts to be glamorous? Indian trousers, please!!!

The trend of the season is not only pencil skirts but also palazzo pants. We were searching for some inspiration for our outfits from the celebs world and actually we found some very stylish look that every one of us should replicate!

Look at Karisma Kapoor in black Indian trousers paired with a neon ombré shirt by Sidharta Aryan. We loved the confidence in which she decided not to wear an usual skirt as shown on the catwalk: she demonstrated class and independence!

Other glamorous looks that we appreciated were the ones showcased recently by Prerna Subba and Tanisha Mohan: both went for a trousers look for the Dior and Harper’s Bazaar event held in Kalyani Chawla’s home.

And what about you? What are your favourite designers of Indian trousers?

                                                                  Complete you outfit!

Jacqueline Fernandez Knows How to Don Bridal Lehengas on the Ramp!

The beautiful Jacqueline has recently 

walked the ramp for a fashion show in 

Pune. She looked shining wearing one of the bridal lehengas showcased for the occasion and we totally agree about the fact that she perfectly kept it simple with accessories and hair style.   

You like???

See also Indian trousers!

Gorgeous Indian Tunic Tops wore by Celebrities at a Store Launch

In occasion of the launch of a new collection of styles by Mark & Spencer, some Bollywood celebrities were present in the important guests list.

Among these, Sonakshi Sinha, Nita Ambani and Bipasha Basu, were in first row showcasing stylish looks.

The trend of the moment seems to be wearing Indian tunic tops, like the one showcased by Nita Ambani at the event, who complemented the style with a bohemian necklace.

Talking generally about the guests look, we loved how they have created a contrast between the colour of the shoes, and the rest of the outfit.

Have a look for instance at Shibani Dandekar: she matched a lace blue coloured dress with open toe in a brilliant red tone!

However also the guests in Indian tunic tops were fabulous!