Innholdsfortegnelse for November 2015 i Brides Today

THE PARTY HAS BEGUN AND THE NOVEMBER issue of BAZAAR BRIDE is guilty as charged. We set off a right note with the dapper Fawad Afzal Khan alongside supermodel, Kanishtha Dhankar, who make a deadly pairing on our cover. The spaekly chill of winter brings with it tidings of newer, and brighter bridal trends to beat the frosty blus (pg 82), experimental tea skin and body rituals we swer by (pg 132), and statement pieces that become show-stelers instandly (pf 98), Lobe loving finds new meaning with these lust-worthy earring that aew exactly on radar (pg 54). And the laidback groom would find effortless ideas for his trousseau, with charming and rustic outfits that are very winter ready (pg 190). As while counting down to the big day, we recommend…

My idea of an ideal wedding is to be relaxed, not to be weighed down by emotions, outfits or expectations. I personally feel that the bride and groom often forget that the wedding day is all about them, and they must enjoy every moment of it.Just make sure all your arrangements are done well in advance so that nothing can disturb you that day.Wear ensembles that you find comfort in, it could be the most ostentatious or deceivingly simple—don yourself in something that gives you satisfaction. Don’t wear what you are expected to, but what you want to. An element of surprise in every department always steals the show. Opt for neutral tints and tones for the décor and a splash of blush just to break the monotony. Serenity must…

swirl of soft cashmere on a windswept day; not too fussy, and with just the right hint of old-school flair. That indeed is a Burberry scarf, an iconic product of the house which has left a trail of classic style around every Brit-chic fashion star. And paying an apt adage to that is the newly introduced Burberry these covetables crafted in Scotland. Besides of course the quintessential tartan,the new range has a selection of over 30 colours and prints.And these are to be monogrammed with a thread colour of your choice—on a scarf style of your choosing from 7,000 possible combinations.The allure of this year-round accessory makes it an essential part of your wedding trousseau,as cashmere keeps you warm in the cold and airy in the summer. The lightweight scarves…

RING CEREMONY Even as you let all eyes focus on the big sparkler on your finger, make sure you choose a masterpiece to accessorise. Add a little extra with a tasteful and elegant Platinum Evara necklace, a dream design signifying the old and new, pure and eternal relationships with strands held together by a platinum bond of love that will be reminder of this precious journey in your life. Pair with a "something blue" ensemble for your engagement look. HALDI HAPPY Haldi functions are all about keeping your skin and style fresh, and what better way to follow suit than imbibing a relaxed vibe in your wardrobe. Keeping the spirit of the ritualistic ceremony in mind, pick perky hues and highlight them with a versatile token of love in the…

Let There Be Shimmer Whether with metallic eyelids or a strong shimmer eyeliner, let this be the month of celebration in your beauty looks as well. As seen on Gauri & Nainika’s runway, a silver eyelid with a scarlet lip not only highlights a perfect lip shape but gives one a clean look without too much makeup. Don’t forget to pair a glitter-full nail polish with your party ensemble. After all, everyone’s got their eyes on a bride-to-be’s engagement ring!…

CALL IT THE NEW GREEN JUICE. Over the past year, matcha, the vibrant green tea, has become the drink of the moment, popping up everywhere from Gwyneth’s Instagram to the menu at Atera, a Michelin-starred restaurant in NewYork.While matcha is lauded as a healthy alternative to espresso —the “A compound in matcha called EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate) has been shown to boost metabolism and stop the growth of fat cells,” says Cynthia Pasquella, a Los Angeles nutritionist who has worked with Charlize Theron and Sandra Bullock. EGCG is an antioxidant catechin abundant in green tea, with some found in black and oolong teas, and apples.“Matcha has played an important role for a number of my clients,” Pasquella asserts. Jillian Tuchman, a New York dietitian and nutritionist for Aloha supplements, agrees.“It’s The…

12 If you’re a carb junkie, it’s time to follow your new diet-Bible. The Carb Lovers Diet Pocket Guide is a good idea and quick recipes to shed those extra kilos without a worry. 11 It’s time to set yourself on a runner’s track and get-set-go! This will help tone your muscles, and of course, burn plenty of kilojoules before your big wedding day. 10 Make exfoliation a part of your shower routine. Scrubs help you get rid of dead skin, leaving your body feeling softer and smoother. 9 Book your laser hair removal sittings now. Saying goodbye to those painful waxing sessions and after-wax red patches brings happy tidings! 8 Replace your chair in space with an excercise ball.This will help you burn up to 350 calories per day…

SILVER SOIRÉE Gift the couple in love these sparkling silver collectibles. BLOCK BAZAAR Opt for traditional block-printed extras for the newlyweds. INDIAN CHIC Sew newlywed fancies in stunning embroideries and beads. IKAT INSPIRED Give a selection of exquisite ikat-woven extras to the couple.…

Q:How did you find out a career in makeup is for you? As soon as I had enrolled for a self-grooming course at the age of 16, I discovered how much confidence right makeup Q: and a great hairstyle can bring. Your signature style for bridal makeup? I am known for my subtle style. Makeup needs to be balanced and in harmony with heavy wedding outfits and jewellery. Great skin works best. I love to enhance a bride’s best features without overdoing Q: anything at all. That one feature you love to highlight most on brides? Eyes are the most important feature when Q: it comes to bridal makeup. Makeup essentials every bride-to-be should own? I always suggest them to take a makeup class before going out to shop, as…

STYLIST’S PRO-TIP Turn to monotone with pops of pink.…

Once a child smitten by flowers and her mom’s style of gardening, renowned destination wedding décor artist, Swati Pandya Sood, today channels traditional Indian aesthetics and heritage, fused with a western sensibility, clean lines, and bohemian vibe. An avid reader of books on flowers and state-of-the-art décor, she defines her signature style as ‘less is more’. She advises, “Don’t overlook or defy the existing aesthetic character and ambience of a venue, rather, play along.”A believer of the school of practical design, she says gone are the days of the typical tentwala-look, as today it is the age of interior-art-meets-wedding-décor.“Artificial sets are so passé,” Sood quips.“Don’t go overboard with flowers on the bar. Flowers are feminine, and a bar is essentially unfeminine,” she explains. For winter weddings, she suggests a muted…

W chic meets picture-perfect grandeur? Well, it makes a Tarun Tahiliani wedding. Peep into his grace-meets-glamour world, individualistic luxe, and credo of creativity for BAZAAR BRIDE. WHAT IS YOUR TAKE ON THE CONCEPT OF A WELL-COORDINATED WEDDING? I got married more than 25 years back, we never thought about coordinating things, we just thought about being authentic! Décor should just be beautiful, true, and elegant. If you like handloom, you are unlikely to like Swarovski, as you will be more inclined to use gota or runs through everything. DO YOU THINK THE BRIDE AND THE GROOM CAN COMPLEMENT EACH OTHER? It has to be done in a very understated way.We match the groom’s safa with the bride’s dress. Brides often want to match grooms or vice versa—that’s a sweet gesture,…

Has your opulent bridal fantasy touched tech savvy refinement yet? Certainly, your friend-list is all updated on the plans about your countdown to the aisle. And if you could, you would convene each memorable moment to the world. Needless to say-as your big day approaches-hashtags, uploads, and browsing find new meaning in your head. SunSTRATEGIC, a social media, branding, and a web development agency in Mumbai is inciting you to embrace the pre-eminent digital wedding segment. That too with convinience. A one-stop shop for the best digital engagement, SunSTRATEGIC’s clientele also includes top wedding planners, fashion houses crafting up your bridal attire, and leading wedding vendors delving into chic and modern celebratory elements. Garnishing the collage for emotions, SunSTRATEGIC gets you to encounter human values at its best both digitally…

W ith over 200 years of fine watchmaking,A. Lange & Sohne has come a long way from its first watch, especially with the chronographs that have now been named as the most beautiful chronograph calibres. We at BAZAAR BRIDE are in love with these timepieces, and they are just perfect for a groom’s big day.“A chronograph, also known as a stopwatch, is a very classical and useful function in watchmaking. “In our latest edition, we pay tribute to the 200th birthday of Ferdinand Adolph Lange, who transformed Saxony into a center of precision watchmaking in the 19th century, and present a very special 1815 Chronograph exclusive edition that will be available in our boutiques worldwide,” says brand director Ramzi Nael.Well we can’t think of a better way to splurge! A…

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Q: What kind of a wedding would you want? I would want to have a destination Q: beach wedding in Ios, Greece. What colour palette would you prefer? I am completely in love with every tint and tone of purple; so I would love all things in those shades along with plenty of glass accents to Q: uplift the décor. What kind of an outfit would you want? I am a big fan of Indo-Western looks—so I would like to wear a dreamy gown with Indian embroidery all in Q: purple. Tell us about the hair and makeup. As it is a beach wedding, I would like beachy waves for my hair and a strong Q: wine coloured lipstick. What kind of food and music? I would love a molecular…

Tradition calls for perseverance. It’s not just about the imitation of a glorious past but also the preservation of a nuanced subculture, and imbibing these two along with a legacy of 125 years is Ganjam’s Heritage Collection. Carrying the repertoire forward, Kumar Ganjam, director of jewellery, Ganjam, talks to BAZAAR BRIDE about how the collection presents an elaborate mix of culture, To understand the core of the collection, it’s important to go back a little to the history of the brand.Taking his craft from a small town in Odisha to the corners of the historical Vijayanagara Empire and beyond, Ganjam Nagappa set the path for a lineage that amalgamates the old and the new.The result is a brand that seamlessly produces contemporary and heirloom jewellery using gemstones and diamonds the…

STYLIST’S PRO-TIP Bright is right with yellow extras.…

TALK ABOUT YOUR JOURNEY AS A CHEF. It’s a job that has defined my life. I followed in my grandfather’s footsteps, moved to London, and worked in some of the best hotel kitchens at that time. Being a chef meant I was able to get a work visa and move to Australia. I have had the most amazing opportunities due to my experience, right from the people I have worked with, to the places I’ve travelled to for work and pleasure, opening my own businesses, and then the opportunity to co-host Masterchef with George Calombaris and Matt Preston. It’s kind of crazy, I get paid to eat for a living! HOW DO YOU THINK FOOD IMPACTS A WEDDING? Food is an integral part of all celebrations, it is what brings…

A FUTURISTIC EDGE OR technological chic for weddings 2020? Decoding future trends, as well as all the facts and fiction for the superlative weddings of tomorrow, India’s luxury wedding planners and florists, Ferns N Petals (FNP) Weddings hosted a grand evening to celebrate the fourth edition of Wedding Fraternity Meet (WFM) at The Ritz, Gurgaon. FNP played host to some of the biggest names in the business of wedding planning with the chief guest being Daniel Ost—master floral designer from Belgium. The evening commenced with anchor Nakuul Mehta welcoming the guests and introducing moderators Swati Pandya Sood, director, Ferns N Petals and Samit Garg, founder and director, E Factor to the audience. Vikaas Gutgutia, founder and MD, Ferns N Petals says, “Wedding Fraternity Meet is an exclusive initiative for the…

In Routine For D-day While the fragranced CC cream from L’Occitane is perfect for your vanity kit, Vaseline’s Body Lotion will keep your body soft and moisturised. We love Shisedo’s Serum to revive the skin glow and look radiant on your big day! LOVE TALK A romantic blend of powdery rose notes for the bride-to-be. Lingering on are refreshing notes of musk, citrus, and bergamot. ROMANCE IT This new feminine fragrance by Anna Sui is an exotic composition of citrus, amber, white floral, woody, and floral accents. This scent is mild and ideal to carry along for your honeymoon. LUXE MUCH Inspired by designer Azzedine Alaïa’s memories of childhood spent in Tunisia. The scent is based on a contrast of cool tones—red pepper, and oriental and hot flavours, like musk.…