Happy Holi!
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Happy Holi to all reading this post!
Living in England, I never get the chance to throw around some colourful powder onto random strangers (sigh), yet the meaning of Holi is one we all can take something away from. To me, Holi is the festival of colour and togetherness.
Traditionally when playing Holi, you are meant to wear white from head to toe. This then allows the colours to show, once they have been applied.
These next outfits, which I have made myself could be a great idea on what to wear once the game part of the day is over. Whether you are visiting the temple, or meeting with friends and family, why not try wearing an outfit that solutes the wonders of Holi and its celebration of colour.
The suits.
Traditionally, Indian outfits are called "suits"(I know, right). If you're addressing someone as to what you are wearing, you would say, "I'm wearing a suit tonight'. However, this isn't what you would call every outfit, as they all have their own individual names.
Anarkali.
This open suit can be mistaken for a dress! But oh no, if you are wearing this in front of elder family members, you better remember to wear some trousers! Traditionally, with an Anarkali suit, you would wear tight fitted trousers that are tied with string around the waist (kinda like jogging bottoms).
Ultimate comfort.
This style of suit is perfect for those who want a very comfortable fit. Tight fitted up to the waist makes you appear slim, whilst the dress part hides away any tummy rolls LOL.
Striped, but not striped.
Although this outfit has been said that it resembles a circus tent, I cannot stress enough how amazing I think the pattern looks, especially with the chosen colours.
When creating your own version or buying one ready made, I would suggest picking only two colours that work well together! Thinking practically, I think any two colours would look fab together in this pattern, just try to select the trimmings first before you decide on the final colours. This allows you to see what colours would work best with gold or silver embroidery (though you don't have to pick these colours).
Accessories!
No matter how heavy (embroidery covered) the outfit is, you can never go wrong with a bit of bling! This outfit in particular is very simple, minus the golden ribbon trimming, which can then be jazzed up with some matching chooriya (bangles), and even some matching earrings.
Tip: Look at all your jewellery options. Put on your favourite chosen earrings, necklace, bangles, and any other accessories. Look at yourself in the mirror for about 30 seconds! Now take away your least favourite thing. If after that, you still aren't happy, take off another! keep going until you've found the perfect balance :P.
Salwar kameez.
"I felt like a Bollywood actress". ^^ :)
This top is very figure hugging and can be either worn with tight trousers like the ones from the other suit, or they can be worn with a more loose, 'ali baba meets alladin' style trousers (salwar). These are typically very roomy, and the inside of the legs are covered in pleats.
Tie backs.
Not all suits need a tie back, but this one in particular does. I wanted the neck quite low, as I have seen a lot of Bollywood actresses wearing this style. You would usually see this sort of back on a sari blouse. This is because there would not be a zip attached, so a low back would help when applying the blouse, then the tie back would help stop the shoulders from dropping.
By using the same colour of the suit for the ties, I then found it looked just that little bit more special by adding two blue bits at the end. This stands out that much more against the pink.
Accessories!
With this suit, I was able to go a little more traditional.
The earrings I'm wearing are called 'Jumkeh'. The style consists of a hooped earring which has a sort of 'bell' as the bottom of it! This then has little dangly bits hanging from it.
The bangles I've used this time are purely the colours seen on the blue fabric. I didn't want to add any of the hot pink to it as the suits main colour consisted of this. Lets let the blue have its moment too!
Slimming illusion.
The main purpose of this suit is to give the illusion that you a slightly thinner! I myself am a curvy woman and with a tight fitted top like this one, I felt by creating a pattern where a darker shaded fabric lines the outside of the suit, the attention would then be focused on the pink in the middle. This then makes you think that your body is much smaller than it is! A cheeky little technique ;)
Where to go?
Jumkeh earrings: India
Gold earrings: Primark, £1.50
Bangles: India
Shoes: East ham, Unze
Tip: Why not try having a look at Topshop! They currently have a range of different head pieces and jewellery that are inspired by Asian fashion.
I wish you all a very happy Holi today, wherever you are! May this festival remind you of all the beautiful colours there are in this world. Im just going to sit here a little longer LOL.
Love, Priii xxx
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