Masaba@LFW 2013

Yes...It's Masaba Again! (I am sure as you scroll down, you wouldn't blame me.)

If you thought Masaba exhausted her creative skills on the Satya Paul Line, think again.
What she did for her Signature Line, leaves me astonised and panting for more.
Her knack of transforming Everyday Objects into 'Piece of Art' reached a notch higher.

If last season was Cows and Cameras, this season make way for Roses and Table Fans.

The Vintage Table Fan Print. :*

 

 The Tulip Print

 

The Rose Print

 

 
Sheer Pants..I Love them.

 

 

 Sheer Tunics worn on Sarees. Unbelievable!! :*

 

Love the Thigh High Slit.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Show Stopper: Parineeti Chopra
in Ring of People Print.

 

The Designer and Her Muse.

 

Using Sheer in her Collection, she literally interpreted "Sheer Genius".

Speechless...

P.S. I am not the kind who follows Fashion Weeks and Red Carpet Events, but for Masaba..I do make an exception. :)

Disclaimer: I do not own the images used in this post.

Masaba@Satya Paul.

Masaba Gupta..
A few years ago, I only knew her as the daughter of cricketer Vivian Richards and actress Neena Gupta.
But she caught my attention when Sonam Kapoor wore a Masaba Saree for the Cannes Film Festival in 2011. I started to google about her, and following her work. I had joined Masaba's endless list of fans.
In a very short span of time, Masaba established her name as one of India’s most promising new designers. She is known for her preference of organic fabrics which she enhances with classic weaves, patchwork and vibrant colours.
I can go on and on about her, but I think, it's just better if you google about her.
A few months ago, when I read the about Masaba Gupta being appointed as the Fashion Director at Satya Paul, I was so happy and even shared this news on FB. Most were amused and did not understand why I was being happy on her appointment... I didn't bother to explain then...!
A 24 yr old woman being apointed as the fashion editor of a 27 year old brand, was in itself a big feat.
But today I wish to post the reason for my happiness..! Scroll down and see for yourself.

 

Lipsticks, Phone Booths, Neon..!

Sheer genius..and I am not a little surprised why Satya Paul chose Masaba.

The wisest decision ever made.

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Bindi Nail Art..!

It's no secret that I am crazy about Nail Art..!

But what you woudn't know, is that inspite of my love for Nail Art, I can get really stingy while buying supplies for my nail art.
There..I have said it.. ! And I am not ashamed of it..!
And that is exactly why, I still do not own any of the fancy or even primary nail art tools. (Though I am thinking it's high time, I invest in some basic tools. But that will be a topic of discussion
for another post.)

Anyways, in my free time, I am always thinking what I am going to do for my next nail art. And this is what I did not long ago.
While cleaning my dressing table, I had come across, a lot of old bindi packets which I was never going to use. And I decided to use them in my nail art.
Smart na..? I was pleased with the result.
I then visited some local shops to see, if they sold any nail art stickers, and they cost quite a lot.
Obviously I was not buying them (not yet atleast), I was just too pleased I had found some good stick on's at home, for free. Am sure, you do too, so go ahead and try them on.

For the nail art, I again used a Red VOV nail paint, bindis and a finishing coat.

 

 

Pineapple-Ish is hosting a Women's Day Contest and giving away really cool prizes.

Check this for more details.

Unfortunately, today is the last day, so please send your entries, before it's too late.

I have sent mine today. Better late than never. :)



Haldi Kum Kum..!

No I am not talking about Heidi Klum today. ;)
[Me and my Bad Jokes...LOL..Never Mind..!]

Today's post is an extension of the post I did on Makar Sankranti.

Haldi Kum Kum literally means Turmeric and Vermillion.
While the one, I am writing about today is a social gathering in which married women exchange haldi (turmeric) and kumkum (vermilion powder), as a symbol of their married status and wish for their husbands' long lives.
(Still wonder, why Indian traditions do not have any festivals/rituals where men pray for their wives long lives..! Never Mind..!! Coz that does not stop me from celebrating this festival.)

In Maharashtrian culture, this is an important ritual followed by married women, and it's not at all mandatory, strictly voluntary. As a kid I really loved attending Haldi Kum Kum ceremonies and I joined my mom wherever she went.

Before, I begin on how I do this, let me again remind you, this may not be the most correct way of doing Hadi Kum Kum. But this is how my mom did it, and I follow suit.
Haldi Kum Kum is an event which is hosted by married women and is an extension of the Makar Sankranti Festivities.
Apart from exchanging Haldi Kum Kum, Til Laddoos and Sugar Candies, there is something else that is given away as part of the ceremony.
Generally ladies are free to choose the item to be given away, which can be anything like:
> Beauty item:Bindis,earrings, hair clips, nail paints, etc
> Daily household items: Containers, Spoons, dishes, etc
> Grocery items: Tea Packets, Sugar, Jaggery, Ghee,etc.

But while hosting the Haldi Kum Kum ceremony for the first five years post marriage, the give away items are fixed. (Again, there is no hard and fast rule, and no one can sue you for not following it.)

Year One: Haldi Kum Kum only
Year Two: Green Glass bangles
Year Three: Hair Combs
Year Four: Mirrors
Year Five: Brass Diyas. (Mom says that the fifth year giveaway item used to be a gold plated bead, but with the prices of gold touching the sky, people must have switched over to cheaper forms of metal.)

This was my third year hosting this event, and I wanted to share a few pics with you.
Hope you like them.

The container holding the Haldi Kum Kum

The Sugar Candies

 

The Til Laddoos

 

 

 

 

Hair Combs:The Giveaway item

 

Haldi Kum Kum in a Fancy package.

 

 This is how I packed the Laddoos, Sugar Candies, and Haldi Kum Kum for ease of carrying.

 

The Haldi Kum Kum Items decide to pose for So-Saree

 

That's the Saree I wore that evening.

 

 

 



 Have a nice day. :)

Award No. 2.

 

Yes..I have been awarded again and this time it's the Creative Blogger Award.
The culprit this time too is Shivali Of Travel With Me.
(Thank you so much lovely, I will surely send you some cash.)

Now to the rules of this Award:

1. Answer the following:

a) 1 thing you truly love about yourself.

b) 2 things people don't know about you

c) 3 things you want to change about yourself.

2. Nominate the deserving blogs and don't forget to inform them.

So, here I go:

1a) One thing that I truly love about myself is that I can express myself really well.

1b)Didn't I just do a post mentioning 10 things you wouldn't know about me. Anyways,

    >For the longest time of my life, I have dreamt of Ritu Kumar, and lately it's

      Sabyasachi Mukherjee. (I am not kidding..seriously guys I am nuts.)

    > I prefer spending on holidays/travelling rather than expensive jewellery.

1c)>Binging on yummy and unhealthy food.

     >Learn to dance. [I was born with 2 left feet and hands as well. :( ]

     >Control my tears. They come out anywhere anytime, especially at the movies.

2)And my Nominations for this Award:

Elm Street Life

Pineapple-ish
Shubhi's Revels

Little Miss Sinner

Fashion Panache

 

 

And since it's Women's Day Today..I wish All You Lovely Ladies A Very Happy Women's Day.

 

 

 

And this is what my Husband gifted me on Women's Day.

Image via Healthkart.com. You can order it here.
 

Self Help is the Best Help.

It's time You Stand up for Yourself and Take Charge.


Disclaimer: I do not own the images used in this post. 

 

How About Me...?

Hello Everyone,

I am back again. After doing 13 posts last month, I had decided to take a short break from blogging. But I think I am addicted now. And so here I am, still clueless, about what I will be sharing today.

Well, it's almost 2 months that I have been blogging on So-Saree, and I think you don't know much about me. So for today's post, let me write 10 things about myself which you wouldn't know.
(And wouldn't care to know either.
Ha..!
Advantage no.1 of blogging: You write what you like irrespective of your readers liking it or not.)

So, here I go:

1) I am crazy about Nail Art, and I do it every weekend. Check out This Post which featured my nail art on my frens blog Re-New-It.

2) I love to travel and see new places. And being a Piscean, my beach love need not be explained.

At Havelock, Andaman

3) Of all the places that I have visited, Dubai is my most fav place. It feels like Home away from Home.

Love U Dubai!

4) I love mushrooms..(they are the yummiest thing, I have ever tasted and will ever taste) and like them in any and every form.
Irrespective of whether you eat Mushrooms or not, I think you should try This Recipe. It tastes like Heaven.

Yumm..Yumm..!



 

6) Reading is like an addiction for me, and since I have a busy schedule, I try to stay away from them most of the times, and only indulge in them when I am holidaying.
Release of The Oath of Vayuputra's by Amish just a day before my birthday, was like the best birthday day gift I could have ever asked for.

7) My obsession with camera n clicking pics knows no bounds. My husband always complains that I should have married a photograher.[And I tell him, its never not too late. ;)]

Subi Samuel-My Fav Photographer.

8) I have never tasted alcohol, and don't intend to in the future as well. People are surprised to hear that which surprises me even more.

Via Clipartguide

9) Green is my fav colour...
From  time eternal, even before the Fashion World officially coronated it.

So-Green!! Is this cute or what!

 



9) I love sarees..I love them so much, that I can wear them anywhere and anytime. And I wish on Fridays, instead of wearing casuals to work, more ladies would opt for Sarees.

I so love this saree..!

 

10) Have recenty discovered that I love blogging. No matter how tired or busy I am, I find time for it.

 



So, that was it! Not a long post at all. And now that I am done, I think you guys can move on to doing better jobs.
See you soon.


P.S. BTW did you notice the new logo for So-Saree? It was a gift by my husband on my Birthday. One of the best gifts I have received. What do you think?