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Best Ideas To Create Fusion Outfits With Old Festive Outfits

While the festive season was around the corner, getting all dolled up was everyone’s list. Since Diwali card parties are all about beauty, style and dressing up like none other than a Bollywood Diva, everyone tried their best to look glamorous and dazzle at the party. But now that the festival is done, what to do with all the traditional and expensive outfits you bought? How to make use of them on a daily basis for regular wear? The answer is fusion outfits Indian style.

Well, 2020 is all about new things to try. Why do the same old way when the new is in? 

Creating fusion outfits Indian style is rather a tricky task. However, it is fun and makes you stand out among all your friends. So what to do to adorn the most stylish fusion outfits for daily wear? Getting a DIY with your old sari and denim or customizing your fusion outfits in Indian style is the best option you can resort to. 

This article is all about churning and styling your old lehenga with a new crop top or probably draping your favourite drape with denim or trousers. 

Let’s get started with various options that you can probably explore in fusion outfits Indian way:

1. Skirt with a crop top 

Lehengas are too heavy but they can be carried quite easily with a simple trick.

Here’s a little DIY trick that you can use to create a fun fusion outfit. You can easily revamp your old brocade skirt with a crisp shirt blouse. This style is so much in trend that you do not even need to spend thousands on it. All you need to do is pick up that skirt which you wore at your brother’s wedding or bought for Diwali pooja recently and style it up with a solid color satin shirt or even a regular crop top.

Team it up with a statement jewelry piece, and you’re all set to dazzle for that dinner with family without looking too much! 

2. Long front slit Kurti with Skirt 

So for the next annual function at college, you can style any skirt with a long front slit Kurti. This not only looks elegant but also very classy. If you are the one who prefers sober yet chic styling then this one’s for you. If you have already worn your skirt earlier, then you can also team up your long slit Kurti with cigarette pants or palazzos.

Try giving a fusion look by styling your Kurti with denim or dhoti pants. This will give your dress a modern twist. Go trendy by styling your festive Kurti with a touch of fusion! 

3. Saree with Blazer 

One can easily ditch the old drape with a new one. Ditch your old and traditional look with this much talked about the look. Stylists have given major fashion goals to all our fashion-conscious girls and females. What a way to team up your existing sari with a jacket? Rather than wearing that typical traditional sari, you can always think of giving this simple yet trendy and unique dress a try.

For the next presentation at the office, try to style your festive saree with a long jacket, cape, or a decent blazer. You’ll watch all eyes admiring you!

4. Saree with Pants 

This is another drape that is becoming the talk of the town. Not only the Bollywood stars but you can also see all the fashionistas as well as common girls carrying this style. There is no fuss wearing this drape! Skip those same old cotton skirts that our moms used to wear under their sari. Draping the sari with a twist and unconventional style will give you some major fashion plus fusion goals. Accentuate your waist with any statement belt. This is the perfect outfit for the next cocktail you need to attend.

5. Palazzos with Tank Top 

If you do not know what to do with the different shades of palazzos with each of the suits or Kurti sets you purchased during the festive season, we have brought to you the perfect idea. Wearing a solid coloured tank top or a spaghetti top with your flowy and floral printed palazzos is the next-gen fashion. A loose fitted, front open jacket over your tank top with some statement jewelry will make you look ravishing at any event, be it a date with bae or Sunday brunch with friends. 

Conclusion 

There is so much more to fashion in 2020. The year is all about minimal yet unique designs. Keep experimenting with looks according to your body type to know what suits you the best. Do not overdo it and keep it fusion by adding lots of fun! Remember, to stay minimal so that it gives you a trendy, classy yet elegant look. Also, keep in mind that fusion wear is all about comfort, so take your chances and make all your traditional and boring festive outfits super comfy and chic!

Top Outfits To Adorn This Bhai Dooj 2020

The festive season has officially commenced and is definitely one of the few good things of 2020. While Diwali is definitely the highlight of this season, the good thing is that the festive season doesn’t end with Diwali. Just after Diwali, we have Bhai Dooj knocking on the door! This leaves another occasion for us girls another to dress up and have fun. The gifts that our brothers adorn us with are definitely the cherry on the cake! Therefore, the need to dress up and look ravishing becomes all the more necessary.

Now, are you wondering what to wear for your Bhai Dooj Celebration? Don’t worry, we have got you sorted! In this blog, we will be listing out a few ideas that come out as the perfect outfits for Bhai Dooj. So let’s get started –

Anarkali Suit

Anarkalis are effervescent and extremely elegant which makes them a perfect pick for Bhai Dooj. Now there are several ways to style your Anarkali:

You could go with the most quintessential way of wearing them as a full set. 

You could play along and create a new look entirely— one way to do this is by simply wearing your Anarkali is a dress. This is a very girl next door look and looks extremely young and vivacious.

You could also wear a cape/ kimono over your Anarkali and complete this boho look with loads of silver jewelry.

Another way to dress up your Anarkali is by wearing a dupatta around your neck and cinching it up using a belt. This is again very comfortable, preppy, and adds definition to the outfit. Accessorize the look with statement earrings and you are good to go!

Sarees

Sarees are timeless and can never go out of fashion. They are a sheer epitome of elegance and can instantly make you look drop-dead gorgeous. If you are someone who is experimental with their outfits, a saree will serve you as an absolute delight. A Saree whether worn in the most traditional manner or in an experimental way will always look right. 

This Bhai Dooj, you could go for an Organza, Chiffon or a soft cotton saree. Pair your saree with a vibrant blouse, the choli from your last Diwali lehenga or even a crop top. Complete your look with statement earrings or a heavy choker. There you go, the perfect outfit for Bhai Dooj Celebration is ready! 

Long Skirts

Long Skirts are again very festive appropriate as they are flowy, have a fun element to them and are very easy to style. Again, there are multiple ways to style them and we will be listing out a few ways that you could choose from:

• STYLE 1

• One of the ways is to take a skirt that has a bohemian print to it and style the look with a crop top, full sleeves blouse or maybe the heavily embellished choli from an old Lehenga Set. 
• Make sure to pair the pieces in contrasting colors— that is if the skirt is in a bold colour, choose the top in a pastel shade and vice versa. This will allow the colours and the prints to come out distinctively.
• Add some bangles and hoop earrings to complete the outfit.
  
• STYLE 2

• Next up is to wear your skirt with a straight kurta. This is again a very fun way to add character and definition to your outfit while being in an extremely comfortable element. 
• For your Kurta, you could go with either colour blocking or monochrome. 
• Complete your look with the right accessories. Maybe a long neckpiece or really heavy jhumkas, and you are done!
  

Brocade/ Heavy Dupattas

Okay if you are someone who procrastinates a lot and waits for the last minute to decide your outfit— brocade dupattas are your go-to piece. They are one of the most effortless additions and can instantly revamp your outfit. Here’s how you can successfully create a new outfit using your dupatta:

• STYLE 1

• Now if you are someone who loves to experiment with her outfits, this dupatta gives the opportunity to do so. One way to do this is to wear it as a choli/blouse by draping it around your chest. 
• Wear it with a Lehenga or Sharara.
• Complete the look with statement earrings.
  
• STYLE 2

• Again, if you choose to go Indo-western with your style then wear your dupatta around your neck and sync it with a black belt. 
• For your bottoms, you could go ahead with black pant/culottes essentially and you are ready! 
• Glittery eye makeup could add the missing festive vibe to your expression!
  

This out can seem to be a bit OTT but if you are someone who loves fashion, then this is an option you can definitely try out. 

White Shirt with Palazzo/ Skirt/ Lehenga

Last but not least definitely has to be a white shirt. If you are someone who doesn’t wish to set the standard for OOTD and loves an Indo-western vibe, then the white shirt is what will help you out! 

• STYLE 1

• Wear your white shirt with your heavy lehenga, or with bold coloured palazzo pants or even shararas. This combination is extremely Indo-western, very girl-next-door and comfortable. 
• Silver jewelry will add an oomph factor to it!
  
• STYLE 2

• You could also go one step ahead and wear your white shirt as a blouse with your Saree. 
• Tie your hair in a bun and wear jhumkas to complete the look.
• This will make you look elegant and gorgeous with minimal efforts!

So, these are some of the looks that you can adorn as the perfect Bhai Dooj Outfits. Make sure you wear them with confidence, click lots of pictures and have the best time while you celebrate and cherish this occasion with your dearest brother.

How To Make Your Home Beautiful With Creative And Festive Decoration Ideas

Now, there is no need to worry about how you should go about picking the right pieces of festive decor items for your home. Clearly, you don’t have to invest a copious amount in buying extravagant showpieces or curtains to make your home look gorgeous. In this blog, we will be listing out a few festive decoration ideas that you can choose for your home to make it look bright and beautiful this festive season.

The Festive Season has officially begun and that has added some cheerful vibes to our lives after a year of facing pandemic. All of us eagerly look forward to Diwali, and this year the festive season adds all the more smiles to our face. Not just Diwali, we also have a series of festivals to celebrate such as Dhanteras, Bhai Dooj, and Govardhan Pooja and during these celebrations, home décor plays an important role. After all, would you like to have a dull home with no lights, diyas, or rangoli during the festive season? Of Course not!

Check out these DIY ideas and make your home look instantly beautiful:

COLOURED DIYAS

Diyas add a traditional touch to the Diwali Decor ritual. Although, today we use fairy lights, tea light candles, lamps, etc. but without diyas Diwali is certainly incomplete. Now, simply lighting the earthen diyas can be quite mundane, which is why we have come with a very interesting DIY so that you can transform diyas and give them a new look for decorating your home. 

Follow these steps to make your home look vibrant and beautiful:

• Firstly, take an earthen Diya, preferably the ones which have some patterns and designs in them. We are going for the patterned ones because that would allow the colours to be distinctive.
• Now, take golden spray paint and spray it all over the diya to ensure the coat is thick and permeates well into the diya. Let it dry for around 1-2 hours.
• Let it dry and take acrylic paints of any color — preferably bold colours. Colour the patterns in the inner part of the diya to give it a festive look to it.
• Next, take some pearl stickers and put them around the edges of the diyas. These pearl stickers are easily available online or in any stationary shop. 

There you go, we have our very own DIY colourful diyas ready to bright up your life!

FESTIVE CANDLES

Another way to beautify your home during the festive season is by incorporating candles at the corner of your home. While there are a host of decorative candles available in the market, did you know you could easily make them at home? Yes, you heard us right. You can easily make colourful candles at home by reusing your crockery. All you need is some candle wax, a set of wax crayons, candle wicks and a beautiful glass from your crockery collection.

• First, take some wax and add the wax crayon of the desired colour. Heat the wax well for the colour to infuse into the wax.
• Now, take the glass and place the candle wick into it. Make sure to hold it tightly.
• Once the wax is heated and infused well with the colour, add the wax to the glass carefully.
• After pouring the wax, allow the wax to cool down and let it settle. 

Your DIY colourful festive candles are ready!

WALL DÉCOR

Wall Decor is again a very beautiful element in festive decorations. It can be easily crafted from the comfort of our living rooms by using basic elements. What you need for this DIY is cardboard, some fabric and a few decorative pieces.

• Cut the cardboard in any geometrical shape and brush away all dust from it.
• Next, take any old fabric or felt sheet and stick it to the cardboard cutout using a strong adhesive.
• Once this is done, take a few decorative pieces like mica, kundan, mirror work, etc. and stick it to the cardboard piece.
• Add some pom-poms to these decorated pieces using a thread. This will act as the latkan. The DIY festive wall décor is ready to be adorned.

TEALIGHT HOLDER

This is again another extremely simple DIY to perform and practically requires very little effort and material. What you need is any glasses from your crockery set and rangoli colors.

• Take any glass and pour the dried rangoli colour powder into these glasses in a layered fashion. This means that the pouring of the powder should happen successively and not all together. Beautiful layers of colours can be seen. 
• Make sure this process is done till the colours reach the top of the glass.
• Once done, place tea-light candles that you have purchased for Diwali into the glasses. 

The DIY Tealight Candleholders are ready to be used. This is definitely the most last-minute yet a beautiful DIY!

COLOURED GLASS BOTTLES

One of the easiest DIY festive decorations, for this DIY all you need is some Glass Bottles and glass colours.

• In this DIY, take any glass bottle. You can purchase it from the market or you could reuse the glass bottles that come with pickles, jams or sauces.
• Clean the bottles properly to ensure no stain remains. 
• Now, take the glass colours which are again very easily available and begin the DIY. You could also make some patterns on these bottles and then fill them with colour.
• To make it look more festive, put some mica or Kundan (optional). 

Voila! Another décor item is ready for display. You could put some fairy lights in them or simply use them as decorative items.

CONCLUSION

These are some festive decoration ideas that you should definitely choose or get inspired to create your own DIYs as the possibilities are endless. Making these will not just glam up your house, but also make you feel happy as these are made by you. Click pictures of these beautiful decorations along with yourself and post them on your social media, to have all the compliments showering upon.

Best Diwali Outfit Ideas for the Girl Next Door

No matter how the year 2020 came up, one thing that we all are looking forward to is definitely Diwali. Diwali is the festival of lights. The season brings happiness and prosperity along with this. Of Course, this year’s Diwali is going to be more of an intimate affair. With the practice of social distancing, this Diwali is definitely low on the pomp and glamour. But hey, that definitely doesn’t cancel out the need to dress up. You can still dress up, look your best, gulp on the delicious food and have the best time with your friends and family. Check out some Indo western outfits for Diwali.

So, are you now wondering what to wear this Diwali? Don’t worry we have got you covered! If you are someone who loves a style that is classic, young and preppy, this blog is tailor-made for you. We will be listing out the five best Diwali Outfit Ideas for you to choose from. These are minimal, comfortable and festive, perfect for the girl next door look. 

So without any further delay, let’s dive into the blog.

THE EVERGREEN SAREE

Sarees are a timeless addition to every Indian Girl’s Wardrobe. They are evergreen and can never go out of style. If your style is the girl next door look, then a saree is a great way to channelize your chic style effortlessly. Yes, you heard it right! Draping this 6-inch yard of clothing can instantly elevate your style which makes it the best outfit for the festive season.

This Diwali, invest in a good Organza Saree and make a statement with your blouse— you can go for ruffle sleeves or a halter neck. Next, put on your favourite jhumkas or any statement earrings. There you go, the perfect look for Diwali is ready! 

You can also tie your hair up in a ponytail for the classic girl next door look.

Another saree style that you can pick for your 2020 Diwali Look is a Cotton Saree. Cotton Sarees are your best friend if you are someone who loves to be stylish yet keep it comfortable. Drape your cotton saree with a boat neck blouse, preferably in full sleeves. Complement your look with a statement choker or a maang tikka, and you are good to go!

LEHENGAS

Lehengas again are a versatile Indian Wear you need to have in your wardrobe. If you are looking for the perfect lehenga-choli, make sure to purchase one in pastel shades. Pastel shades are totally in this season and definitely scream girl next door. 

Style your Lehenga with a Choli having a Noodle Strap, or in a V-Neck to have a more young and preppy look.

If you want to wear your lehenga with a twist then pair it with a Classic White Shirt. Add a statement choker, maang tikka, curl your locks and leave them open. Voila, you have your Diwali look ready!

HEAVY EMBELLISHED DUPATTA

If you are someone who prioritizes comfort over anything and practically lives in loose baggy clothes, then statement dupattas are your true companion! This is how you can have your comfort sorted while looking extremely stylish and preppy. 

Simply wear a solid kurta with a heavily embellished dupatta. For the bottom, go with straight pants or a palazzo. Well, that was easy, isn’t it? You are ready in practically just 10 seconds without putting in any effort. Complete your look with silver jewelry and you are ready to rock any Diwali party.

KURTA WITH SKIRT

Wearing a kurta with a skirt is a trend which is extremely popular this year. From Bollywood Celebrities to Fashion Influencers, this is an absolute favourite of many. What adds to their popularity is how easy, fresh and comfortable this look is. All you have to do is take a long skirt and pair it up with your straight kurta. To complete this effortless yet chic look, play with your accessories immensely-go big with jhumkas, neckpieces or even a maang tikka.

If you want to attain this look through mix and match, make sure you keep these tips in mind.

• Team a heavily embellished skirt with plain kurta or vice versa. Having both the top and the bottom elements embellished and heavy does not allow the style to emerge out distinctively.
• Another way you could go about with this look is by either following the monochrome or contrast look. Make sure you complete the look with lots of silver jewelry and have your Diwali Look ready.
• If your top is heavy, it is advised to go for only statement jewelry and let your outfit do the talking. Keep your makeup also minimal and pretty!

SHARARAS

Shararas are again perfect festive wear and also have a classic girl next door touch to them. They were immensely popular last season and they are definitely not canceled this season.  Pair your sharara with a kurti/ blouse of a shorter length to let the flair of the sharara outshine. Since Pastels are going huge this season, you can also pick your sharara in the same colour palette.

In fact, the versatility of shararas allows you to go Indo-Western as well. Wear your Sharara with your White-Shirt or with a T-Shirt or even a Crop Top. Accessorize the look with statement jewelry pieces and you are perfectly ready for Diwali.

CONCLUSION

So these are five Diwali Outfit Ideas that are perfect for every girl next door. They are festive, minimal, comfortable, and give you a youthful vibe! Instead of bursting a Patakha, make sure you wear these looks to look like one! Click lots of pictures, gulp on the Mithais and have lots of fun this Diwali with your family.