Street Style You Need To Snap Up This Summer

As you battle summer’s heat waves, cropping hemlines is the only fashion change-up you need. So you must look at streets for some inspiration from both common women and street style stars. IndianRoots has drilled down the essentials to keep you comfy, cool and stylish throughout summers. Read on to make this summer your most fashionable than ever.

Color It Red

Each season there are style updates, picked from the catwalk trends on the street, which become the new code of cool. This season, if you wish to keep your fashion edge razor-sharp, you’d better focus on the red color! Go bold and bright with this blazing color and give your closet a major style boost.

Feel The Blues
                                 

Fashion’s favorite fabric never becomes obsolete. In fact, sometime around, it had a little sleepover but it is now back in a truly worthy style which is both rebellious and fun. Take your style inspiration from these Bollywood style icons and go for jeans, shirts and jackets in patchwork style.

White-On-White
                                                    

Whether you're heading for a beach or the city streets this summer, there's something about an all-white outfit that keeps it simple, yet stylish.

Chic Striped Tops
                                     

Striped tops are typical summer ensembles. Instead of a usual T-shirt, go for striped round-neck blouses and pair them with black pants for a perfect summer look.

Get Glamorous: Ethnic Wear Ensembles for Modern Indian Women

From ancient times, ethnic wear has been an integral part of the rich Indian heritage. Ethnic wear collection, including stylish palazzo sets, straight-cut salwar suits and empyreal Anarkali suits, is a must in every Indian woman’s wardrobe.  Each season, new and attractive varieties are introduced to feed the boundless craving for classic ethnic ensemble. To help you make the best choices, Indianroots brings you a list of latest Ethnic Wear Ensembles, you can’t say no to – 

• Contemporary Kurtis

Get yourself an alluring long kurta combining with slim pants in raw silk, which is fashionable as well as timeless. Fabricated with fine threads of raw silk, this attire has a magnificent look, sensuality of which is simply stunning. Pick deep jewel tones for wise creations, as they will be appropriate for various occasions, and will suit all ages and body silhouettes.

• Kalidar Suit

                                        

Inspired from the Mughal and Persian Cultures, elegant Kalidaar Kurtas are always loved for their charismatic opulence. The royal, floor length kalidaar kurta, paired with embellished slim trousers, will bolster you for years to come. This is an everlasting form that’s least likely to become outdated. Pick a fabric that’s ornate in itself, for example Banarasi Brocade, woven raw silk or Kashmiri jacquard. Make a simple yet impressive statement!

• Lehenga Suits

                                     

Lehenga Suits are quite in vogue! The pictured lehenga suit has a long Kameez, paired with a flowy skirt-like bottom, which suit all body silhouettes, and can be worn on all occasions – from formal to casual.

• Salwar Kameez Dupatta

                                   

The timeless mid-length Salwar Kameez Dupatta is something that you can never have enough of. This fitted outfit will lend a very feminine look and will make you comfortably trendy even in the blazing heat of summers. Pick a modest, classic Salwar Kameez for yourself like the one in the image.

Beating the Heat with Chic Summer Outfits

With scorching heat hitting the roof in summers, it is tough for us to stay covered from head to toe. However, it is not enough to wear only tank tops and shorts to beat the heat. For most of us, it’s quite tricky to select clothes that appear to be modest outfits while not suffocating us in the extreme summer heat. So what exactly to wear in summers, under the blazing sun, if tanks and shorts aren’t your thing? Indianroots suggests a few tips on keeping it stylish while being modest:

Avoid Denims

Of course, denim jeans look good with almost everything, but this is one thing that you will have to avoid during summers, to keep your body cool. Due to its thick fabric and tight stitching, you can surely place your jeans at the back of your wardrobe until next winters. In summers, jeans can be substituted with harem pants, palazzos, chinos, cargoes, or any of the limitless variety of loose-fitting bottoms available at indianroots.com.

Looser is Cooler

Summer is the time when women choose to wear tight-fitted outfits to flaunt their body silhouettes (after all many people work hard at the gym to have a perfect beach body). However, experts suggest that flowing, loose garments like tunic tops, jumpsuits and maxis are ideal outfits for summers. Apart from enabling better air flow, these outfits simply look great, feel comfortable and are quite fashionable.

Avoid Wearing Layers

Since the majority of summer clothes feature short sleeves or none at all, women urging to dress modestly often end up wearing layers underneath or on top to cover up; as a result, they sweat excessively. Instead, you should select clothes that don’t require you to wear multiple layers.

Pick The Right Fabric

Wearing the right fabric under heat will leave you comfortable and your skin glowing. As weightless fabric allows your skin to breathe, it will cool down your body and make you sweat less. Experts recommend linen and cotton as the two fabrics that should be preferred during hot and humid weather.

Fashion Struggles of a Short Girl!

Short girls are cute but according to our style experts at Indianroots, these little ladies go through a lot of struggle when it comes to fashion. Here are a few fashion struggles you would relate to if you are anything under 5’3”! Keep reading:

• Never-ending visits to the tailor

This goes without saying that you are a regular visitor in that tailor-shop at your locality because most of the clothes that you buy need an alteration. You know that you need your tailors forever and this is the reason you are always extra nice to them.

• Maxi dresses are sour grapes

You try to conceal your love for maxi-dresses because you know that they do not look that flattering on your tiny silhouette. Yes this is sad but instead of getting disappointed you must look for other options that suit your body type.

• Oversized T-shirts are not your cup of tea

The fashionista in you sobs silently when you come across women who look effortlessly stylish in oversized tees. Oversized items are cool but they completely drown you and make you look shabby, so it’s better to shift your focus on well-fitted tees and tops.

• Finding the perfect pair of shoes is a difficult task

Tiny body comes with tiny feet! A lot of short girls find it difficult to find footwear that cups their feet perfectly. They often have to compromise when it comes to fashionable footwear!

• Tired of being cute

No matter how many efforts they put in to look sexy but petite girls somehow end up looking cute all the time. Being cute is good but short girls get tired of being called “cute” every time.

Source:

http://sneakpeep.in/fashion/fashion-struggles-of-a-short-girl/

4 style tips to steal from the Duchess of Cambridge

The fashion world stopped and gazed in awe at every outfit that Kate Middleton wore on her recent visit to India. All the outfits were so perfect that the fashion critics could not find flaws in any of them! Well, the Indianroot style squad also took notice of Kate’s style and here are a few style tips that  we picked up from her. Keep reading:

• Go bold with vibrant colors

Kate wore a vibrant electric blue dress when she met the Bollywood brigade for the royal dinner and made a bold style statement. The color she chose was bright but she rocked it with  subtle make up and jewelry.

• Rule the summer season with pastels and prints

This flowy dress designed by Anita Dongre became the talk of the town ever since the duchess wore it! This printed dress in muted green and pink has shown the girly and carefree side of the duchess. The nude pumps were the right choice as they helped in completing this quintessential summer look!

• When in doubt go the monochrome way

The duchess wore a monochrome silk top with matching floor length skirt. This outfit was simple yet stunning. She completed the look with black strappy heels and  a casual hairstyle. This elegant outfit is quite an inspiration for all the fashion divas out there!

• Comfort above fashion

Kate gave us million reasons to fall in love with her fashion sense but the biggest reason is the fact that she gives preference to comfort over everything else. She wore a comfortable white blouse with khaki pants and looked absolutely stylish.

Crop-tops: The Bollywood Way!!

Crop tops are ruling the fashion world for quite some time now and fashion stylists from Indianroots predict that they are going to be the hottest trend of summer-2016 as well! We know that our bollywood favorites never shy away from trying any new fashion trend. So here are a few times when the bollywood actresses donned crop tops and looked absolutely stunning! Keep scrolling down to take inspiration from the divas:

Deepika Padukone

This tall and dusky beauty never fails to impress us with her style. She has teamed a crop top with a matching floor-length skirt. The see-through fabric of the top is lending a glamorous look to the entire look. Make sure you wear a fitted crop top if you want to team it with a flowy skirt.

Jacqueline Fernandez

Jacqueline Fernandez’s fashion sense is quirky and fun. She has paired a cute crop-top with a ripped pencil skirt. The denim jacket thrown casually over her shoulders is completing the cool look! Well, the bubblegum-pink sneakers can't be ignored either, they are adding a streak of freshness to her overall look.

Alia Bhatt

Ms. Bhatt has a unique fashion sense and she always makes us fall in love with her cute outfits. The well-fitted monochrome crop top is looking perfect with the black ankle length skirt. This look is perfect for a formal gathering.

Footwear trends for this summer season!

Most of the fashionistas would agree that slipping into a stylish pair of footwear is one of the quickest and easiest way to add the much needed streak of freshness to any outfit.

Summer season is here and the style experts have predicted that this season is all about colors. Going by the latest fashion trends, it can be said that bold and bright colored footwears are going to rule the fashion world for the next few months.

If you want to follow this trend, keep the following points in mind:

• Refrain from following this trend blindly

It goes without saying that this is a loud trend and therefore you need to be careful about selecting your footwear in order to put your “best foot forward”. Also ensure that only one element of your look draws attention. If you are experimenting with bright colored footwear, choose an attire that is not so dramatic on colours.

• Go the monochrome way!

Monochrome dresses and brightly colored shoes are a great combination. Colored shoes can take a basic monochrome outfit to a whole new level of chicness. You can opt for colors like hot pink, coral, cobalt, lime-green and turquoise.

• Matching Accessories

Fashion stylists from Indianroots.com reveal that another brilliant way to rock bright shoes is to coordinate them with your accessories, such as belts, bags and jewellery pieces. Remember to choose one accessory at a time. For example, if you have a neon pink belt then try pairing it up with a similar colored footwear but while doing this make sure to wear neutral colored clothes or else you might end up looking like a painter's color palette!

Denim-Love!

The world of fashion would agree to the fact that trends come and go but the love for denim is timeless. Whichever climate or region you stay in, you are sure to be familiar with this particular fabric and love it for the comfort it provides while keeping up the style quotient! Style experts from Indianroots are here to share some tips with you all!

• Invest in a good pair of denim jeans

We all have that one good old pair of denim jeans that we love! Well, it’s time to get a new one! Invest in chic denim jeans and we swear that the phrase “I have nothing to wear!” would vanish from your life…well, at least to a certain extent! A well-fitted pair of jeans goes a long way to make an effortless style statement.

• Keep Experimenting

Denim has evolved over the years and now it is available in various versions of fashion articles such as jackets, crop-tops, dungarees, shorts, etc. Experiment with these different versions of denim and keep rocking your casual look. You can also opt for denims accented with block prints or embroidery for that extra edge.

• Perfect Fit

This is a fashion-fact that ill-fitted denims are a BIG turn-off. So always make sure to buy denims that are well-fitted and suit your body type perfectly. For example- avoid boyfriend-denims if you have short legs and avoid flared denim pants if you are on the heavier side.

• Dark Denim

It is always a good idea to keep a few pairs of black and dark blue denims in your wardrobe! If you want to look stylish without making any efforts then team up dark colored denims with the right kind of tops and footwear and you’re good to go!

• Ripped Denim

If you are a true fashion enthusiast then you must be aware of the ripped denims that are always creating a stir in the fashion world. Time and again numerous celebrities are being spotted wearing ripped denims and this is how this fashion trend is becoming popular day by day!

Fashion Advice For Lazy Men!

Fashion is often considered to be a women's domain, and men have been perceived to be lazy and careless when it comes to being fashion conscious. Well, the style squad of Indianroots doesn't really agree and feels 

that by making just a tiny bit of effort even the laziest of man can look stylish and presentable.

Here is some fashion advice for all you lazy boys out there:

1) Don't Ignore Your Shirt Collar

A worn out color is the most evident sign of a lazy man. The collar of your shirt is a very important but fragile part of a man’s clothing, and says a lot about you. In order to look smart and well-dressed, always make sure that you wear shirts or t-shirts with crisp collars.

2) Wear the Right Innerwear

Majority of men do not pay attention to their innerwear and this reflects in their body language as well as in the fit of your clothes. Make sure to find an ideal brand and fir for your innerwear that makes you feel super comfortable and confident.

3) Stop stuffing your pockets

Men need to understand that there’s a difference between a BAG and a POCKET! Most men literally use their pockets as backpacks and stuff them with million things such as wallet, car keys, cash, etc.! While we know it is really convenient but it makes your pockets to swell out, affects the fir of your bottoms, and makes you look really shabby!

4) Length of your pants!

You might be lazy but you need not reveal it to the world by wearing unhemmed pants! No matter how handsome or good looking you might be, a pair of unhemmed trousers or a length that doesn't suit you can ruin your overall look. So if your trouser is streaming past your shoes then you better get it altered before stepping out, and be aware of the length that best flatters your form.

Four Easy Spring Styling Tricks

Spring is in the air and it’s time to pack away your furry coats and jackets. In order to help you amp up your spring style, the team at Indianroots is here to reveal a few styling tricks that can make you effortlessly stylish instantly. Read on to know more:

1. Scarves are your best-friend!

Colorful and funky scarves can make you look spring-ready by adding a much needed streak of freshness to your overall look. If you feel lazy to dress up, just wrap a scarf around your neck and you are good to go! Make sure that the color and print of the scarf compliments your outfit!

2. Hair Accessories

Countless celebrities, across the globe, are flaunting funky hair accessories and giving us some serious hair-style goals. Style experts say that cute and elegant hair accessories are going to be in vogue this season. You can add some fun factor to your look with the help of little bows, flowers, hairbands and fancy clips.

3. Brooches

Yes! Brooches are back! This long lost trend is making a comeback this season. You can collect a few pieces of interesting brooches and pin them up on your t-shirts, tops, and bags to make a style statement. There is no hard and fast rule of how to wear brooches, just pin them with something solid to jazz up your look!

4. White Sneakers

Every fashion enthusiast is aware of the power of white sneakers. A pair of clean white sneakers can go well with almost anything and everything – dresses, skirts, t-shirts and jeans! They make you look sporty and fun, while keeping the comfort level high! You can even paint them and show off your artistic flair while passing a unique style statement.

Online Shopping: A boon for the shopaholic in you!

Internet has transformed the concept of shopping – you can buy anything with just a couple of clicks. Experts from Indianroots.com say that one of the reasons behind the immense popularity of online shopping sites is the trail of benefits that it offers to its customers. Read to know a few major reasons that combine to make online shopping totally irresistible:

• Convenience and Comfort

Online shopping has eliminated the concept of time and place as it allows you to shop 24*7   without having to move out of the comfort of your house. It is this convenience factor, which allows you to shop whenever you want and from wherever you want, that keeps customers glued to ecommerce portals.

• Best deals and prices

Online stores are known for their promotional discounts and flash sales that are beneficial for the customers as well as the sellers. With various payment gateway options and unique discounts through them, customers get a good deal and price.

• More variety

The best part about online shopping is that it allows you to check out a huge variety of products under the same roof, and even compare it with the quality, price and collection of other online stores.
To buy an outfit designed by your favorite designer, you no longer need to visit his/her exclusive store as you can easily order it online and get it customized to your size with the help of an online size guide tutorial!

• Fewer expenses

When we go to brick and mortal marketplaces, we end up spending a lot more on things like food, transportation, and entertainment. However, online shopping saves all these miscellaneous expenditures.

• Peaceful shopping experience

Online shopping helps you escape crowded markets, endless traffic and interfering salesmen. It provides a peaceful retail therapy in your comfort zone.

Due to these reasons and countless more, online shopping becomes a truly wonderful experience!

Taking Style Inspiration From Our Bollywood Ladies

We all desire to look our best when we meet with our family and friends. Since we can't always afford to invest in new clothes, at times all we need is a little beautifying boost. Luckily, the Internet is bursting with ideas and fashionistas to lend some guidance. Indianroots brings you some exceptionally stylish Bollywood Ladies who are sure to inspire you to amp up your party look in no time.

1. Deepika Padukone

The heartthrob of Bollywood, Deepika Padukone was spotted flaunting a compact sequined long jacket, worn on top of a blue bralette. The complete outfit was designed by Anamika Khanna. You can reuse the idea by pairing your crop top and long skirt, along with a sequined jacket as a perfect evening dress.

2. Alia Bhatt

An adorable face and lovely skin to match, Alia Bhatt paired a collared white shirt featuring gold polka dots with a pink lehenga. It is a perfect fusion look blended with a traditional touch. It’s apparent that the phenomenon of fusion style is here to stay.

3. Katrina Kaif

 

You just can’t miss out on this look of Katrina Kaif! The Fitoor actress was seen flaunting a classic red and black anarkali with a skirt that made her look stunning. Toned make-up kept the look fresh and elegant.

4. Sonam Kapoor

 

Sonam Kapoor is a style diva who hits it out of the park with every single outfit she wears. Her fondness for experimentation can be easily observed from her different style avatars. Sonam yet again surprised us with her desi avatar where she wore a skirt and jacket in metallic hues paired with a belt and traditional earrings. As long as you’re having fun with fashion, you’re doing it right! 

Indian Ethnic kids’ wear and Western Dresses for kids!

No wonder that your little one wants to make no compromises when fashion is concerned. They are trendier than you are. The fashion industry is flooded with different, new and extremely trendy ideas where kids’ clothing is concerned.

No matter what our tiny tots wear, they look adorable, but we do understand that there is a right time for every dress. To comprehend the significance of appropriate clothes and variety we are here to provide you with some amazing options. Call it Chacha’s wedding, school function, sibling’s birthday party, Mata Ki Chowki, or any other event, we have some brilliant options for you to consider for your little one’s wardrobe.

The list follows:
Traditional
Girls

1. Anarkali
2. Lehenga

Boys

3. Nehru jacket
4. Sherwani
5. Short kurta and dhoti

Western
Boys

1. Cotton tuxedo
2. Collar vest coat and pant

Girls

1. Velvet cover short dress
2. Woven net, satin up and layered long dress.
3. Crop top and long skirt

IndianRoots is pleased to help you choose the right fits for your little ones. Let your son and daughter look like stylish dudes and divas! 

Fashion Alert for This Fall Season

Winter is here with its falling temperature and bone freezing breeze, but the fashion industry seems to be unfazed by the chill. Every season brings with it a new style selection, and wintertime opens the door for designers to experiment with season specific styles and fabrics and come forth with their fall collection.

Winter is also the season of celebration and festivity. In India, winter is the most auspicious season for marriages, so here are some of our favourite picks from leading Indian designers to take you through the big fat winter revelry.

1.Black makes most of our winter wardrobes go round. But a colour addition can go a long way in passing a timeless style statement. The classy combination of red and black never goes out of fashion and will never fail to make you look like a diva.

If you are the bride, this Banarasi Silk Lehenga in black and red by Megha & Jigar is the perfect combination of the traditional Banarasi weave and the rich craft of zardozi to give you a royal look for your D-day. The bridal couture collection by Megha & Jigar is a must see for every bride-to-be.

http://www.indianroots.in/brands/megha-and-jigar/bridal-essentials-exuding-grace/red-and-black-zardozi-banarasi-silk-lehenga-set

2.This winter calls for breaking away from traditional colours, and being more experimental. Marsala, wine, and indigo are the hottest colours for this season. The iconic Indian designer, Rohit Bal, has used these colours in his new collection and a lot of celebrities like Kareena Kapoor can be seen taking on the trend.

http://www.indianroots.in/brands/rohit-bal/womenswear-by-rohit-bal/wine-appliqued-chanderi-silk-anarkali-suit

3.The fall season calls for fresh perspectives and the combination of pink and aqua makes that cut. This graceful kurta set in silk by Vikram Phadnis factors in comfort, style, and elegance and helps you pass an effortless style statement.

http://www.indianroots.in/brands/vikram-phadnis/flairy-tales/pink-aqua-zardozi-habutai-silk-kurta-set-375332

4.The perfect cover up solution for that dress you have been wanting to wear – this printed black & red silk & wool cape by Vijay Balhara is sure to make heads turn.

http://www.indianroots.in/brands/vijay-balhara/black-red-printed-wool-raw-silk-cape

Hope this winter turns out to be a fashionable affair for you! To explore our entire range of fabulous designs, visit Indianroots.com.