Shilpa Shetty’s Wedding Madness!
Gorgeous Shilpa Shetty who’s known for her perfect body and Big Boss fame finally tied the knot with long-time beau, business tycoon, Raj Kundra! After seeing Shilpa in so many bridal avatars in her movies, we were super excited to finally see her as a a real-life Bollywood bride!
Stranded By Limo at Bachelorette Party!
A fellow bridesmaid and I were in charge of booking the limousine for our friend’s bachelorette party. After pricing several vendors, we found something on Craigslist (yes Craigslist! I know, I know! Never again!). They looked very professional; they had a website and everything! So we called the guys up and booked a white limo for [...]
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Jan
18
Hi Sari-Clad Bride,
I’m getting married in a hindu ceremony in December. I have been looking for modern hairstyles to wear under my chunni that covers my head, but all I find are traditional buns. I was hoping you could post some pics that are of more modern hairstyles that are not all buns. Thanks so much!
Sincerely,
Priyanka
Dear Priyanka,
It’s hard to find the perfect hairdo that’s modern and will look great with our Eastern wear. We scoured the web for a few examples and we are also checking in with our professional hair experts to bring you some step by steps! Feel free to browse through the following looks for some inspiration in the meanwhile.
Topsy-Turvy Bun
A Modern Beehive
The Anarkali Movement
Braid-it
Bridal Bedroom Hair
Bohemian Rhapsody
Side-Tuck
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Nov
16
The best part of being a Desi bride is all the goodies we get in our bridal trousseau, including makeup! If your hubby or his family need a few pointers on what to include in your trosseau, send them an email about Cargo’s Hands of Hope Eyeshadow. The jewel-encrusted box is simply gorgeous and has nine lust-worthy shades perfect to match with those saris and salwar kameezes you’ll be rocking at all those post-wedding dinner parties! Each eyeshadow has a decorative ‘hassa’ hand design mimicking the design on the palette cover.
The palette also makes for a great Bridesmaid gift, especially since it’s only $29!
Oct
14
courtesy of Ayesha Khan
Singhar by Ayesha
www.singhar.com
SingharBeauty@aol.com
Who are you?
My name is a Ayesha Khan and I am a Stylist.
What do you do?
I mainly do makeup along with hair and styling for brides, models and anyone who is in need of a makeover.
Where are you based?
I am based in New York.
When and How did you get started in the South Asian wedding industry?
Being a model myself, I started doing makeup for fashion shows and photo shoots since I was 18 years old. One thing lead to another and people started asking me to do their wedding makeup. Every time I would attend a South Asian wedding, I would see a pretty bride with beautiful clothes and jewelry but not appropriate makeup. This inspired me more to become a makeup artist. Read more
Sep
29
Courtesy of www.Akiyohenna.com
Who are you?
Email: akiyo@akiyohenna.com
Phone: 917-607-6897
What do you do?
I am a professional henna/mehndi artist in the business since 2002. I have a degree in fine arts and specialized in pattern design. I also worked in the textile industry for the past 10 years. Besides henna, I design using body glitter as well as crystals and rhinestones.
Sep
23
Henna/Mehndi
Henna or mehndi (if you already didn’t know) is a dye used for skin decoration. This is done by applying a paste made from the leaves of a flower plant also known as Henna, Hina, or Mehndi plant. The dye can be bought in a paste or powder form. Although it can be worn for any occasion, it is a century old tradition for the bride-to-be (and sometimes even the bridegroom!) to wear mehndi. For wedding ceremonies, it is usually worn on the hands and feet but sometimes extended over the forearms and legs. Here are a few essential tips that you must consider before putting on your bridal mehndi:
Sep
8
Asiana Wedding Magazine is a South Asian wedding magazine based out of the U.K. and India and truth be told, a single edition is really pricy in the U.S.! So, the Sari-Clad Bride decided to take the liberty and provide her readers with scans of ‘Bridal Images: the professional guide to this season’s essential looks’–a story Asiana Wedding ran in Vol 3. Issue 1 2009.
Traditional: Base: To give a flawless complexion, apply MAC face and body combined with MAC studio fix. Stick to the winter theme by using warm peachy tones applied swiftly on the cheeks using MAC skin finish powder. Eyes: It's imperative that the eyes complement the intricate nature of the outfit and jewelry, achieved here by using a palette of peaches, browns and pinks the enhance the eye colour--blend the darker tones and add definition by applying a coat of black eyeliner. Lips: Plump up the pout with a shade of peach to help enhance the lip's natural colour. Hair: For an intricate finish, keep the bun low and simple, allowing the heavily adorned dupatta to rest effortlessly.
Reception Image: Base: Achieve a winter wonderland glow by applying MAC face and body with studio fix all over the face. Briskly brush pink undertones onto the cheeks for a fresh and innocent look that contrasts with her dynamite cheekbones. For further definition, add sparkle and sheen to the bride's face with skin finish powder. Eyes: Make your eyelids go a-flutter with a smoky green eyeshade with a hint of purple to complement the elegance of the hairpiece. Lips: Sensual yet sinless is a difficult but oh so desirable shade to by--Seema swears by Viva glam V pink with gloss. Hair: Curls have been used here to give a soft and elegant look, offset by the strong impact achieved with the dramatic headpiece hairpiece.
Aug
31
Kolkata–the “it” place to shop in India– has been a wedding shopping destination for years. Brides from all over the Western world and South Asia go to Kolkata to do their wedding shopping.
Here are the Sari-Clad Bride’s top shopping destinations in Kolkata;
Park Street courtesy of India Mike
Courtesy of James Nichloas Sears
- Park Street: For major wedding sari shopping for the bride, mother of the bride, sisters, and close family that you need to gift saris, you can rely on Park Street for a one-stop shopping experience. On the Sari-Clad Bride’s recently Kolkata shopping spree, Park Street was her favorite destination. In two days on Park Street, we bought over 30+ beautiful saris from stores such as Sarovar, Savera, Rangoli, and several other stores. Additionally, you will find stores for designers kameezes along Park Street. Just a simple stroll down Park Street will cover all your bases for wedding sari shopping! Read more
