Bride Series .... :) :) :) :) -The list continues

The list continues.. :) :)

This is a really short one :) it has been long due from my end :( I had promised a list of designer saree stores, so here we go :) 

1. Manmandir , Nungambakkam,

2. Moksha, TTK road,

3. Rangoli, Nungambakkam,

4. Kajal, TP road,

5.Varasidhi, G.N ,Chetty road. 

All the above mentioned stores specialize in designer sarees and lehenga's :) They all have lovely and exquisite collections with each store specializing in its very own style of clothing :)  So i would suggest the "Designer" lovers to check every store mentioned above :) :) Trust me, it is worth your time :) :)

Cheers,

Sanz :) :) 

*** Its Happening**!!! :) :) :)

Today my blog view touched over a 1000 views :) :) This is a small milestone in my blogging years to come :) :) I would like to take this opportunity to thank all my blog readers , it is the constant rise in the blog view count that has kept me motivated to write :) So a big thanks to each and everyone of you :) I would also like to make a request to all my readers to please leave a comment as well so that I can improve my blogging skills. Looking forward to more reads and comments :) thank you all once again :)

Cheers,
Sanz :) :)

Bride Series..... :) - Mix and Match

Mix and Match :) :)

 As I promised, I am back with a post on mix and match from old Nalli :) :)

Old Nalli apart from living up to the traditional and sentimental aspects of our people, has a lot to offer to the trend lovers as well :) A wonderful blend of material rolls rendering traditional designs laced with a twist of modern prints and patterns is found in abundance here :)

It is amazing to see how you can customize these materials into any desired style. Be it a Banaras silk bit for a blouse or a lehenga top, these materials create a lasting impression :)

 Most of the Sarees these days come with attached blouse:) But for those who are ready to experiment, I would suggest, make a trip to old nalli with your saree. Pick a contrast blouse bit for your saree, the deeper the contrast the better it would look :) But i should also warn you that such contrast patterns work well only when the body of the saree is plain or less bling, too much stone or zari work on the body of the saree might steal the contrast look you are trying to bring in :) 

The cost for these materials range from 350 per meter to over a 1000 per meter:)

In my next post (post name " Material magic" I will share a few pictures of some of the mix and match ideas me and my sister did for my wedding :) Nothing like a picture to describe things better :) :) The pictures will be up soon:)

Cheers,
Sandy :) :)

Bride series... :) :) - Material Magic

Material Magic :) :) :)

1. This is a picture where a traditional 9 yards saree is teamed with a multicolored puff-sleeve blouse :) 

2. This is a picture of a lehanga which has been fully designed with the material rolls in Old Nalli :)

3.This lehanga also has been designed from the material rolls, this is a simple pattern with emphasis on the color :)

4.This pretty pink skirt with a silver lace border is also from the treasure trove in old nalli :) :)

Cheers 

Sanz :) :)

PS: Photo credits - Prasanna Krishnamoorthy @  http://prutos.com/

Our country , Our society ........... :)

The issues plaguing our society are aplenty, addressing all of them and setting up a stable society is no child's play. These issues go way beyond changing the constitutional laws, policies and
amendments. As responsible citizens of this country each and everyone of us have an important
role to play.

I am an average Indian who feels enraged and angered by the indifference's and the favoritism shown in our system, it boils my blood, pushes me to question the very foundation of our society,
but beyond that i am helpless. We all know that one man's anger cannot stem a revolution that could change the society forever,it is a collective responsibility that all of us share.

So what do we do when we are faced by the hard realities of our system? turn our heads and walk away, or blame the corrupt system and shy away from taking responsibility ?
No, as educated and responsible citizens of our country it is time we took some of these matters in our hands.

The need of the hour is action.There is no dearth of issues and problems that need attention.There is little we can do about the high level scams and scandals, but there are a million other
issues within our reach which need attention and probably the intervention of people like us.

How many of us are aware of the acute power shortage faced by the suburban towns of Tamil Nadu, how many of us are aware of the food shortage,water problems and lack of medical and
educational facilities in our country.

Today it is not enough if you just live for yourself and your family. your family might flourish but eventually you will fall prey to our system. Society and family must flourish hand in hand only
then we will have a balanced economy.

What we need is social responsibility and accountability. Just like how little drops of water make a mighty ocean, very small but consistent contribution from each one of us is sure to cause a wave
of positive change in our society.

Lets start small, every drop of water and every unit of electricity saved could could go a long way in leading a sustainable life. There are people in our country who walk for miles together to fetch
a pail of water. Just remember this when you let water run down the tap, wash your driveway with buckets and buckets of water, when we leave the tap running for hours together even without
realizing that, there are people, even today who fight and struggle for the very basic things in life.
There are people who face power cuts up to 16 hours a day, lots of small scale industries are shutting down due to the lack of power , there are families who are losing their livelihood because of this.

Your small act of responsibility could save someone someday. You might not be able to see the direct result of your judicious saving of water and electricity but you can always pride over the
noble initiative which you have in-cultivated.

These are simple yet powerful things we could do everyday on a regular basis. These are things which we can easily imbibe in our daily routine.

So,lets start small, and gradually grow many folds, in being effective contributors to our society.

Cheers,
Sanz :)