BOYFRIEND JEANS

A pair of boyfriend denims is one of the must-haves in all you girls’ wardrobes. Katie Holmes just felt like walking in Tom Cruise’s denims one day and she was a trendsetter. There have been many more.  

Spend a day away from your skinny and feminine ideas of dressing to being a complete casual tomboy and maybe a thief (if you really steal them from his wardrobe). You will love it. Caught Nisha in those jeans the other day. Stunned by her way of carrying them in loafers and a casual tee.

Here are some more tips to carry them perfectly.

• Wear heels or wedges with lose fitted denims to make them look casual yet sharp. Alternatively, loafers today are a rage. Why not those?
•  A fitted shirt- half tucked in, half pulled out does the job. It just makes you look sexier. Seriously.
• Try rolling the hem from the bottom by tightly pulling it down up till the mid-calves- makes you look sleek and tall.
•  Hair- If long, a big bun on top makes a statement. For short hair, try being messy and casual. Remember – you have taken a day break away from the feminine and skinny ideas of dressing.
• Focus on your accessories- the belt, bag, shades and the shoes. Let them talk for you. 

So, Who all are in?

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Cheers

KARAASHILP - Hand Craft

I met Tanushree at a flea market some days ago and there was an instant love with the products she displayed - not ignoring her passion to tell me about them while I was simply visiting. So, I decided to have a tête-à-tête with her to know more about KaraaShilp- her handcrafted label.

You and KaraaShilp?

My passion for handcrafted things made me step out of the Virtual world of IT and step into the real beautiful life. Therefore, KaraaShilp was born out of the need to follow my passion religiously and create unique things, especially from the tossed out things.

Tanushree Nair from KaraaShilp

What does KaraaShilp mean?

KaraaShilp means "Hand Craft”. Through KaraaShilp, we wish to revive the interest and appreciation for meticulously and passionately made handcrafted products and also fuse them with western elements to make contemporary and functional lifestyle products.

How do you think green? Or ethical?

KaraaShilp up cycles/recycles materials wherever possible and make exquisite, usable products. In addition, our association with an NGO- Prithvi from Ahmednagar empowers women.

"Ojos De Dios" aka "God's Eye" home decor made by Prithvi.

The idea for this came when I saw my stash of old, non-fitting denims lying around and too dear for me to throw them off. That is when I decided to cut them to make a bag for myself and since I am crazy about crocheting, I added some fun crochet embellishments. This was my first bag.

Tanushree's first bag made from an old denim and handcrafted with Crochet- KaraaShilp

Since a woman can never have enough bags, I played around with different materials and techniques to make these bags. As much as they are recycled, they are sturdy, chic, stylish and eco-friendly too. Anybody interested in disposing of their old cargo/ denims/ corduroys can put a line? :)

What is your Product range?

From bags/totes, home decor to personal accessories, jewellery, garden products, crochet products, any idea that is unique, creative and functional.

KaraaShilp product range with Crochet- Chandeliers, earring holder, reusable tin cans, frames, fridge magnets, key holders etc.

Different styles of Denim Bags made from old discarded denims and other fabrics- KaraaShilp.

Contact

Tanushree Nair on facebook

Email- karaashilp@gmail.com | orders@karaashilp.com

Image source: KaraaShilp

Cheers

FUNKY HAIR DO- for summers

Trying out this funky colorful hairdo to go out under the sun on a Sunday!

Rainbow bun. Likey?

Quick tips/ideas for this DIY:

Material ideas-

• Colorful shoelaces - available in the street markets.
• Colorful fabric scraps- try printed fabrics or solids. Both look good.
• Macrame or crochet threads give a nice texture and thickness too.
• Woolen yarn for some furry feel.
• Satin ribbons - your anytime savior. 

Use a small scrunchy and start knotting 3-4 inches long of these threads over it. 

You'll reach somewhere. :)

PS: picture of a lady from Poppurri.  Thanks for the inspiration. :)

Cheers

THE TATTVAM STORY.

Of beautifully handcrafted products- with love and colors, with care for nature and a social cause, here is a story about Tattvam- a label by Preeti Maneesh (her name actually has 4 'e's) who makes amazing customised home decor products and fancy jewellery.

PREETI MANEESH

I am associated with art & craft since I was six and did its & bits of everything. Greeting cards, doll houses with shoe boxes, stitching tiny clothes for my dolls, painting, sketching, rangoli, candles, textile art, henna art, embroidery, graphic designing & the list goes on. With no knowledge about pursuing a carrier related to those activities, I worked in a corporate sector for two donkey years and finally realised that I wasn’t meant for it. So, I picked up my sketch pencils and paintbrushes, studied fashion from NIFT and launched Tattvam. Now, I am just happy doing what I do.

TATTVAM

My baby venture was born on March 29th 2011. Product & Jewellery designing was an accidental love and grew into passion. I experimented with many products. Finally, paper jewellery came into existence & so was fabric jewellery. I also have products for home Decor. Initially I used to personally handcraft all the products. The products became a big hit and I started getting orders, so I decided to take Tattvam to a new level.

SOCIAL CAUSE

Tattvam is not just into making creative products but also provides employment to the less fortunate women in the society. In association with an NGO called RAPID, I have employed women who assist me with the knick-knacks. With this, Tattvam also encourages women fraternity and under-privileged families to take up craft activities & helps them make a fair living.

This has been our journey so far with Tattvam. Thanks to my super supportive husband, Ma & Pa (in laws) and my parents without whom Tattvam was just not possible.  

CONTACT

My products are available at my home studio. We also customize gifts. People can call me on +91 8050156650 and drop by or even write to me at tattvam.bengaluru@gmail.com for custom-made gifts. I also exhibit through flea markets held every now and then in Bangalore. 

Quiet an ethnic and quirky logo- Tattvam

Preeti's workspace- Its not messy!

Paper origami earrings - polka dotted by Tattvam. Love

Another love. Fabric earrings by Tattvam

Key holders. She calls her collection- 'Aur Chaabi kho jaaye' by Tattvam

Hand painted Chai Kullads called as 'The Bengaluru Mugs' by Tattvam

Customized  photo frames by Tattvam

Images courtesy- Tattvam. Thanks Preeti :)

Cheers

At Sunday Soul Sante : Time to Flea again!

This Sunday was the day for Sunday soul santé- a popular flea market for the creative, quirky, innovative designer brands and upcoming labels to exhibit their work from all over the country.  People creating new ideas from all the categories - be it arts, graphics, up-cycling of used products, totally handmade stuff, quick do it yourself (DIY) things, funky fashion accessories to smart home products or unique smart products. You could see everything at the same place. The fashion show and music bands playing later in night were the perfect way to wind up the event.

Here are some captured recommendations for you people from the flea market Sunday Soul Sunday.

PS: You can find links to almost all the design labels in the captions

Activities at the event

Indian Dog Adoption Center put a stall for adoption of stray dogs.

Little Matilda coloring the bamboo sticks. By United Arts Society.

All about art, crafts and graphics

From paintings and doodles to illustrations and products, you wouldn't miss any of it.

Graphicurry has some amazing caricatures of popular personalities

Marylin Monroe by Graphicurry 

The most adorable doodles by Alicia Souza - turned into stationary, kids tees etc.

Handpainted canvas by Gamut Art Studio

Madhubani inspired trunk bvy Neha Karmakar

Big size Wooden Murals by Indumathi and Chaitra

Pretty petals out of tissues- flowers by Pooja Batra

Crafty pop up greeting cards and customized stationary gifts
from Shades of Emotion

Fashion Accessories

Bags, shoes, earrings, necklaces- all beautifully handcrafted which makes you want all of it!

Neon Handcuffs by Nine Box

Handcrafted Jewelry by Carolz Jewelry

3D paper earrings by Ananyah

Quirky clutches by Poppuri from Surat

Handpainted Tote bags by Creo

Message tess by 642 stitches- a sports and entertainment company

I heart these painted shoes by Spirited Souls from Kolkata

Ethnic Laptop bags by Living Art

Upcycled paper earrings by Chammak Challo- cool maal

Sexy ballerinas by Color Tree

Animated Indian Characters- Laxmi and Hanuman by In Divine Interest

Feather and leather accessories by No Strings Attached.

Design Products and Home Accessories

These products are going to give your home a makeover with their dandy and thoughtful character.

Graphic and Pop lampshades by Poppuri from Surat

Hand-illustrated photo frames by Creo

Color blocked Lampshades by Purple Turtles.

Up cycled Origami Lampshades by Earth Wave
A new concept of Eco friendly Design

Funny Fridge magnets at Quirko

Mustache Hanger at Quirko- an online store

Screen Printed Buddha inspired cushion covers by Living Art

Paper cut art by Cult Art from Mumbai

Minimal design, Newsprint Oriented products by Coppy Cat

Connect to Mobile Telephones by Giftyaar.com

Everything for your garden by Green Essence

WLCI college had a stall put up of handmade products by students and faculty.

Hope the pictures took your breathe away! ;)

Cheers,

Pranita