A sari is an unstitched, six yard piece of fabric Indian women wear with pride. It has to be draped in a certain manner to give a fully dressed effect. While there is a traditional method of wearing a saree, it is worn in different ways in different Indian states.

It is not possible to wear a sari without a petticoat and blouse. So before you wear a saree, you have to get a petticoat and blouse of the same, or nearing color of the saree. The petticoat runs from the waist to the floor and is tied tightly at the waist using a drawstring. Once the saree is worn, no part of the petticoat is visible outside the saree.

The blouse has to be tight fitting and end below the bust. It is usually stitched using some of the saree material to ensure it compliments the saree. Blouses can be short sleeved or sleeveless with your choice of neckline.

Traditional method

To traditionally wear a saree, you have to start tucking its plain end into the petticoat, starting at the navel. This is to be continued till you make a complete turn from right to left wherein you have to adjust the lower saree end to the required height. It’s better to wear a saree while wearing your footwear to ensure you drape it to the right length.

Next, you have to measure the pallu (The part of the sari that is draped over the blouse and shoulder is called the pallu.). You do this by holding the saree’s top edge, bringing it around your hips to the front, over your left shoulder wherein you measure the pallu length.

The pallu should hang down to the knees and is pinned to your blouse to prevent it from falling off. You next have to make and hold together 7 to 10 pleats, so that they fall straight and even when tucked turned towards the left, into the waist, slightly to the left of the navel.

Gujerati and Maharashtra method

This is the traditional and most common method of wearing a sari. However different regions of India have their individual methods of draping a saree. In the Gujerati way, instead of opening to the left, the pleats open to the right. The pallu is brought over the right shoulder and spread across the chest while its left edge is tucked in the petticoat at the back.

In the Maharashtra method, the saree should be eight meters long. A portion is drawn between the legs, and tucked behind at the waist. The other part is draped as pallu over the chest. This saree style gives more freedom of movement.

Tamil and Bengali method

Tamils also drape eight meter sarees around the waist and position the pleats along the left leg. The remainder of the saree is taken over the shoulder, wrapped again around the waist and is tucked to the left side.

Bengalis wear their sarees without pleats. The saree is just wrapped around the waist, brought to the right side and the pallu is thrown over the left shoulder. The pallu is brought under the right arm and again, cast over the left shoulder.

You can try all these methods of wearing a saree to find out which method you are most comfortable in, and which suits you the best.

The decorative items you wear to add value and beauty to your garment are called fashion accessories. These include gloves, handbags, watches, sunglasses, stockings, ties, suspenders, belts, hats and tights. Accessories like necklaces, bracelets and earrings too add a certain look to your garments.

To get the best effects from your fashion accessories, you have to first choose the right ones to compliment your garments. You have to wear the right accessories to keep with the latest trends and to make your outfit stand out, with the help of these tips.

1. Layered chains and chokers are in fashion, and are worn with casual and formal wear in prints and monotones. Chokers are great investments for the neck and look great in any metal. They go best with strapless outfits, preferably in a contrasting color from the outfit.
2. Clutches are found in different shapes, sizes and colors and are much better to carry than bulky handbags. Just choose one that matches your outfit.
3. Metallic colored shoes make black, brown or earthy colored outfits stand out. They not only add an extra zeal to the outfit, but also is a funky and fashionable choice.
4. Bright scarves give you a glamorous look. It can be worn anyway around your head or on your shoulders. Just play around with the scarf and it will make you look really chic.
5. Large hoop earrings help make a fashion statement. They are a great means of drawing attention to your face, and to give your outfit a special attitude of its own.
6. Belts are not only useful for holding up pants, they add special effect to your waist by tucking in bulges and accentuating curves. A belt is a fashion accessory that will indeed never go out of fashion.
7. If you love wearing belts, but don’t like it accentuating your waist, just grab a clutch bag on your way out as the clutch diverts ones attention.
8. In case of jewelry, it’s not advisable to wear too much of jewelry at a time. Wearing earrings, bangles, necklaces, ankle bracelets and bracelets together will give you a cluttered look. It’s always better to wear only two at a time to look the best. 
9. While choosing your accessories, choose accessories that compliment the season trends. You can find out the latest trends through fashion magazines. Even the internet offers information on the latest fashion statements of the fashion industry.
10. Keep a watch out for at what your favorite actors and actresses wear. They are usually the people who create fashion statements and with their help, you will be able to get ideas for the right fashion accessory to wear.

Basically, there are no steadfast rules to be followed while wearing fashion accessories. You just have to experiment with different things and you will find something or the other looking good on you. Just remember that when you wear fashion accessories, you will never go wrong if you carry an air of confidence around you.

A handbag is an important accessory for any woman. It is as important to women as their clothes, jewelry, shoes and makeup. It is in a handbag a woman carries all her necessities including wallet, keys, cosmetics and even important documents. With so much of importance placed on handbags, there is a global demand for the latest in handbag designs.

There are many companies that produce handbags on a large scale, using the latest designs and trends. Brands like Ralph Lauren, Versace, Calvin Klein, Hobo, Channel, Chloe and Prada release the latest designer handbags into the fashion market ever so frequently.

Check for a warranty card

As you have to spend a lot to buy the latest handbags, it is important that you make comparisons to ensure you buy an original handbag worth investing in. you know your handbag is genuine if it comes with a warranty card.

These warranty cards not only signify the originality of the handbag, it can also be used to make replacements on the handbag if required. Just to be sure, it is better to check on the return and exchange policy of the store before you buy your handbag, so that you can return and exchange it if you find some faults with the purse.

The latest designer handbags are available in various styles like hobo, tote, clutch, shoulder bag and pochette. These designs are designed to fit most moods and preferences. While most designer handbags come embellished with beads, stones and other ornaments, there are some plain handbags too.

Most common design

The most common design is the shoulder to waist handbags as they are not only attractive but also convenient to carry. These shoulder bags are usually rectangular in shape while hobos are semi-circular or oval in shape.

Its strap is usually shorter than a shoulder bag’s strap. In case you are looking for a handbag for carrying small accessories, a better investment would be in a clutch, satchel, tote or pochette.

Though designer handbags make great accessories, they shouldn’t be carried anywhere, anytime you want. This is because the handbag should fit the style and color of the dress and shoes you wear. Carrying handbags that do not match your attire will only make you look ridiculous.

Choose handbags that fit the occasion

So choose a handbag that fits not only your attire, but also the occasion and function you are carrying it to. It is also important that you are comfortable with the designer handbag you carry. If you are not comfortable with it, you will only consider it to be an additional burden to you.

The latest designer handbags are rather expensive, and are used by socialites, movie stars, business people and even ordinary people. They buy designer handbags so that they can carry it with pride as a priceless trophy wherever they go.

To some, thinking of buying these ornamental and designer handbags is the last thing they will think of. However there are also some people who revolve in the latest designs and fashion, who cannot live without the latest handbag in their possession!