Summer Dresses

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As summer approaches it takes a toll with its scorching heat and perspiring bodies and the need for a breezy, comfortable and sassy summer dress is the answer to the women's prayer's Summer dress or sun dresses is a informal dress with bodice cut in any shape and in a lightweight fabric exposing arms and shoulder, popularized by Lily Pulitzer in the sixties.

The sundresses provide a feminine and casual look. It's a must have fashion essential for women in any age group .Women loves the comfort and diversity of a dress but men swears by its sex appeal. It rates high on the style parameter of any fashionistas..So flaunt those beautiful bodies in the sun with style and radiate the aura of your eloquence with elegant summer dresses coz girls wanna have fun...!

1. Categories: Its the best time of the year, fashion-wise to take out all the bubble, empire, evening, halter, maxi, sheath, sheer, shift, caftan, shirt ,tank, strapless, tube, sack, wrap-around dresses to ward off the scorching heat and rise high on the style-o-meter.

2. Cuts : The cuts for a summer dress can be straight, A-line, bias, balloon, frilly, asymmetrical, pleated, fitted, depending on the occasion and place. For a casual occasion or a stroll in a park, go for a frilly off shoulders ,racer- backs, crochet or lace- trimmed short numbers, and for the evening long frocks or gown with slits or a wrap dress or a maxi with halter neckline with neat cut is a sure winner..!. Most style may feature very low necklines and short hemlines.

3.Colors and Prints: The color palate for the season are fusia red, salmon rose, palace blue, lucite green, saper lemon, lavender, vibrant green, slate grey, rose dust, timeless whites and effortless pastels, and ageless blacks for the evenings. Prints vary from animal, floral, tribal, dots, checks, bold, geometric, and abstract.

4. Fabric: sheer /see through fabric made a strong presence for the spring /summer 2009. Though voiles, cotton, chiffon, denims and luxurious linen are all time favorite for a perfect summer dress.

5.Style: On the paradigm of style for the summer see through or sheer fabric trend ruled the runways of all the fashion capitals of the world" nudity without being nude" is the new age manta for the global coutureier.The sheer pieces are the mixture of soft femininity and luxury.

Fringed clothing was another dominant feature of runways making it a must have in every gals wish list for the summer.

One shoulder and Grecian look dresses made a strong come back this season both in maxi dresses as well as in short numbers.

Another dominant feature for this season is the tribal/ethnic fashion trend evoking the feeling of exotic and adventure.

Butterfly motifs and jewel encrusted clothing also made their ethereal presence, with butterfly symbolizing the feminity and renewal and the jewels encrusted dresses gives the feeling of sheer luxury, elegance and glamour.

So look cool, fresh yet exotic in a perfect summer dress and radiate the eloquence and style of the runways.

Inspiring....

Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening


Whose woods are these are i think i know,
His house is in the village,though;
He will not see me stopping here
To watch his woods fill up with snow

My little horse must think it queer
To stop without a farmhouse near
Between the woods and frozen lake
The darkest evening of the year.

He gives his harness bells a shake
To ask if there is some mistake.
The only other sound's the sweep
Of easy wind and drowny flake.

The woods are lovely, dark and deep,
But i have a promise to keep,
And miles to go before i sleep,
And miles to go before i sleep.

ROBERT FROST

It is one of the most inspiring poems of all times.Its quite nostalgic as it brings the wonderful memory of my childhood............................ Though on the surface the poem is quite simple, but it contain deep meaning esp the last line
"And miles to go before i sleep,
And miles to go before i sleep...."

It always give me inspiration that their is lot to do before i take my last sleep, my brand Karma Kocktail need to touch greater heights.The intencity should be grave and deep. As the poet suggests, all the wordly pleasure are temporory but still we rejoice our soul form these wordly pleasure.
God, give me strength to build and fulfill my dreams...

A Salute To The Greatest Icon.....YSL

Yves Saint Laurent, born in 1936,was the legend, a grandmaster of the fashion world. A man who was an epitome of style. A visionary who created magnificent, marvels for the fashion world.Throughout his life he received countless accolades.
A shy and reclusive figure with array of celebrites associated with his creativity.A man who believed in Elegance and Beauty. He recreated the magic into the life of women after the world war and gave them the confidence to carry themselves with elan.
Saint Laurent build up the YSL brand into one of the world 's widely recognised labels with hallmark designs like "women tuxedo and trouser suits "He was a part of distinguished line of French designers from Dior to Chanel
His UN-parallel approach and creativity gave him the stature of an icon.At the final of 1998 world cup near Paris,300 models presented a retrospective of YSL creations, to celebrate 40 yrs in fashion in front of 80,000 football fans and 170 international sports channel.
"i have nothing in common with this new world of fashion which has been reduced to mere window-dressing" he said "Elegance and beauty have been banished". In his last farewell show,ending his 40yrs career, constituted his through retrospective work, it featured 250 outfits, and 100 models. A tearful YSL took his final bow as his long time muse,Catherine Deneuve, sang Ma Plus Belle Histoire d' Armour

The world bid farewell to the greatest couturiers of 20Th century Yves Saint Laurent at his funeral on Thursday June 5,2008.actress Cathrine Deneuve,delivers her eulogy Walt Whitman on his concluding journey.......................

geisha .....!

Geisha............. are professional female entertainers, who perform traditional Japanese art.
But ever since the novel "Memoirs of Geisha" by Arthur Golden. saw the light of the day, its been an inspiring journey.......
unlike other form of art this art truly evolved and inspired the world of fashion and fashionistas...
Kimono and kimono inspired dresses came in vogue with nice soft pallet of colors and prints to follow.
soft floral prints were even seen on make up cases.
after the release of the movie... it become a fashion statement with a loyal fan following........

busy me..

hey, these days am really keeping busy, getting lil' time to write.

a tryst with destiny...!!!!

After a long wait and holding d situations tight,My tryst with destiny has finally come.
my brand "URBAN STOP" , nw finally has got its own identity.
on Saturday, 12th April 2008, i got d holy rituals done for my workplace.
for all this while i was getting my orders done form other people, bearing their whims and fancies.
Nw i have my own place and through my hard work and determination , i will outshine.
My dreams are taking shape of reality.......though am like a drop in this wide ocean, but as it is said a single drop makes an ocean.....
so, hey world i have finally arrived and ready to conquer and my quest for success has just started.
so behold ....world here i come!!!!!!

on popular demand...!!!

THE GREAT WARDROBE MALFUNCTION

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