Author: Shivani

Shivani is a freelancer who has studied and worked in the UK. She has travelled extensively and reading is her passion. She currently resides in Shanghai, China.

Wedding Day Rangoli Ideas

Rangoli is big part of Indian traditions. It is deep rooted in our culture and marks its place at the entrance of houses and temples alike. Rangoli designs are seen on many occasions and festivals. It is also a part of the welcome ceremony not only for the grooms’ baraat but for the wedding guests as well. Rangoli is usually also drawn around the seat where the bride and groom are seated for the wedding rituals. It is considered pious and auspicious.This ancient art is said to have existed even before painting and has been passed down from generation to generation. www.wallsave.com The science behind rangoli is keeping insects and ... Read more

How to Dress Right for Your Body Shape

We’ve already read about ‘How to Eat Right for Your Body Shape’. Now let’s understand ‘How to Dress Right for Your Body Shape’. It is quite important to know to dress correctly as all eyes would be on you. You want to make a lasting impression as a beautiful bride who is dressed to perfection. We often tend to blame a dress or its lousy fitting for not looking our best, but most of the times it is due to the fact that we don’t dress to suit our body shape. We try to follow the latest trends or just wear what ... Read more

Hollywood Inspired Braided Hairstyles

Wedding or bridal hairstyles are often difficult to finalise. There are so many options available: you can use your natural length, you can use extensions, you can go for artificial buns….the list is never-ending. When it comes to bridal hairstyles though- one this is for sure: you want it to be as hassle free as possible to last through the day. With so many rituals and ceremonies, it is the last thing you’d want to worry about. Naturally, you also don’t want to end up with messed up hair. So let us turn to Hollywood for inspiration… Nidhi Kashyap Photographer At ... Read more

How To Eat Right According To Your Body Shape

When you dream of your wedding day, you picture yourself to be perfect – with a wonderful wedding dress, dreamy make up, glamorous footwear-the works! Other than these things that you can buy in the market, you also need to work in order to keep your body flawless. Getting the perfect body shape is not easy:  takes relentless efforts, exercise and most importantly eating right. Body type and body shape are two entirely different things:  when you go dress shopping, you must focus on your body shape to get the right fit of garment. On the other hand, body type is about how your body digests foods, your metabolism ... Read more

12 Tips For Sleeping Better for Glowing Skin

A glowing skin on the wedding day is of utmost importance to the bride. She wants to look her best and healthy skin is the vehicle for flawless make up. To get that instant glow, make up artists and beauticians suggest facials and massages. These are all rather superfluous remedies and quick fixes. To get a lasting glow, it is necessary to maintain a healthy lifestyle which involves eating right and sleeping right. Yes, beauty sleep is not a myth but a necessity. Sleeping better for glowing skin is an absolute must as there is a deep connection between sleep and skin rejuvenation. ... Read more

Wedding Ring Trends

Needless to say that a wedding is a special occasion for not just the to-be-bride, but her family as well. A marriage is a highly sacred bond and naturally, the bride and the groom’s families  leave no stone unturned in making this special day perfect in all aspects. Wedding preparations go on for months on end in Indian households. Jewellery  obviously plays a very important role in Indian weddings. An Indian bride is decked from head to toe in beautiful jewellery that complements her attire and her personality. Today, we will consider some top trends in wedding rings…. www.sheyna-jewelry.com Diamond Rings-When considering rings for both, men and women, ... Read more

5 Tips to Stay Calm On Your Wedding Day

The day of your wedding is the most stressful day of all. You want everything perfect and thanks to these expectations, most find themselves all worked up . Naturally, it shows on one’s face as well as the body language .So here are some solutions for a bride to help her stay calm on the big day. We are sure these tips will help anyone get through the wedding day with ease. Choose the right bridesmaid: This would be the most important decision in the wedding preparation. Choose a bridesmaid who is proven to be trustworthy. She must be someone who is known to handle all tasks at hand successfully. If you choose the right ... Read more