An Indian wedding isn’t complete without an extravagant lehenga. We spend hours of our time and thousands of rupees on our dream bridal lehenga. Sadly, most of these gorgeous lehengas are kept away in a suitcase once the big day is over. But we’re here to change these old habits! Here are 8 awesome new ways to reuse your bridal lehenga after the big day!

 1. Reduce the volumeBridal lehengas have a lot of volume. Remember you forced the designer to add extra layers of frill and two more kalis to add volume. Take your lehenga to a expert tailor and ask him/her to cut out the kalis or remove the extra net from under the lehenga. The moment the volume of the attire is reduced, it starts looking a lot more wearable.

2. Transform It Into An Anarkali SuitAnarkali suit will always look less bridal than lehengas even if they are equally embellished. A good and expert tailor can help you convert your wedding attire into an anarkali. Depending on the style of the bridal outfit, you can either stitch up the choli and lehenga together, add a belt at the waist and have your suit ready. You can even mingled up with a new simpler top to the lehenga! Go through your mom's wardrobe to find a simple dupatta to compliment your suit.

3. Spice up your style We’re loving the latest trends of jacket or long kurtis with skirts. Get a semi-sheer long kurti or jacket to match the wedding skirt. Keep it simple with thin borders on the sleeves and slight work on the neck line of the top. This is one style that suits every body type.

4. Pairing is crucial

 Our wedding lehenga, blouse and dupatta are all heavily embellished or intricately embroidered. Reduce the bridal feel by pairing the lehenga with a simple and solid colored blouse and dupatta. It’ll tone down the look of your attire and you’ll be able to wear it a lot more. Try to have the blouse and dupatta in a non-bridal colour and avoid reds or orange. Pastel shades or deep colors like royal blue and mint green will give your outfit a more modern twist.

5. Mix it all up

One wedding outfit can be mixed and matched to give you three different style outfits. Fused up the heavy embellished dupatta with a plain salwar suit. The choli can be matched with a nice sheer saree. You can also wear the choli  and dupatta with a plain raw silk skirt in a contrasting shade. This is extremely on trend and as well as our personal favourite too.

6. Dupatta as a saree

Bridal dupattas are generally very heavy and it’s rather unfair to wear them only once. If you have a long trailing dupatta you can drape it over a simple skirt and style is as a saree. If your dupatta isn’t as long, you can still use it as a pallu over a plain skirt and style it like a lehenga style saree.

7. Cut it up

If you are quite sure that you just won’t be using your lehenga again, well then, this is not too bad. Cut up the lace borders and motifs of the lehenga and use them on a plain saree. You’ll wearing this saree a lot more than the lehenga for sure. Even the dupatta can be stitched into a kurti.

8. Leave it as it is
Let go off the heavy bun and the tonnes of jewellery, keep your hair in natural curls, put on just a pair of earrings and keep your makeup light. Change the draping style of the dupatta and we’re sure your can rock the wedding party without looking like a bride all over again.

With these tips from Simaaya we are sure you will be wearing your wedding lehenga more often and not feel bad about it just lying in that treasured chest.

We know, you just don't feel the cold at a wedding, whether you're the bride or a guest, if you’re getting married or have a wedding to attend in the winter then take some time to plan your attires and make smart choices.  But still, there are some of us who just cannot handle the cold, and things might get a wee bit difficult if you're the bride in that situation! So here are some simple bridal lehenga hacks that not only save you from the cold, but do that without compromising on your bridal look.

Wear leg warmers/leggings beneath your lehenga

Wear a pair of warm fleece tights in a nude or black colour under your open flared lehenga or saree to keep yourself warm and cozy. Just make sure that they crop before the ankles start so they won't be visible but will totally keep your legs toasty. Besides, if your feet and legs are warm, the rest of you feels warm as well.

Choose warmer fabrics like velvetThis is one of the most important things that you should keep in mind while you go for bridal shopping. If you are having a winter wedding you should always choose heavier fabrics that can definitely help while trying to stay. If you are having a night function, it is advised to opt for outfits in thick silks and velvets are much more cold proof as compared to the sheer net lehengas,. Don't fret, sarees and lehengas in these fabrics look outstanding.

Peplum Blouses to add layersAdd layers to your bridal lehenga as you opt for peplum style blouse. Unlike other stylish blouses, a peplum blouse is generally long enough to protect the winter bride from chilly winds.

Get a heavier dupatta in a thicker fabric made Or carry a shawl insteadGet a finely embroidered pashmina shawl or stole with your wedding outfit, the same exact color of your dupatta, now just attach the shawl on the inside of your dupatta, it will radiate warmth when you need it the most.

Get 3/4th or full sleeves made for the blouseWe  know that sleeveless, cold shouldered and off-shoulder blouses look super chic. But for winter wedding opt for full sleeved blouses. They look damn stylish and elegant. You can get your full sleeves embroidered or have beautiful broad lace borders stitched on them.

Adorn a stylish cape or jacket made that matches your wedding outfitDon a stunning cape or leather jacket over your wedding outfit to make it look trendy and classy. Your long jacket or caped blouse will protect you from the cold and also elevate your bridal look.

Sneaky pocketsLast year, Anita Dongre came up with a brilliant idea of adding pockets in lehengas. The sneaky pockets are not at all visible but make things easier for the bride. If you don’t want to wear long sleeves or cover that beautiful henna design in any way, then you can buy a lehenga with pockets. With this quirky lehenga design, you can anytime tuck your hands in and keep yourself warm.

Wear closed juttis or sandalThe best kind of footwear that you can opt for are the ever-stylish juttis instead of high heels and open-toe footwear. They look great with any bridal outfit and are as well as extremely comfortable to wear. There are plenty of styles and colours that are available in the shops and you can always get yourself customised juttis.

Your d-day is the most important and irreplaceable day of your life. Don't let winters ruin it for you. Dear, winter brides you don’t have to worry about feeling cold on your special day because Simaaya have got you covered. These simple cheat tricks will allow you to wear the lehenga of your dream without getting the goose bumps.

A wedding is a much important occasion for both the bride and the groom. Along with them, there remains one more person for whom the day is precious and quite significant and that is no one other than the bride's mother.  For the mother, this is a day where her beloved daughter steps to a new phase of life and to celebrate this auspicious day an eye-catching marvelous attire is a must. But the hazards come while selecting the perfect outfit and that is why here is a complete guide presented by Simaaya, on the mother of the bride dresses which will help in finding the right clothesline that will enhance the aura of the day.

Settle on the Correct Style

The first consideration that needs to be taken before marching for the best outfit is regarding the style of clothing that you want to wear on D day. There are several popular styles of attire like saree, salwar suits, lehengas etc so one needs to finalize according to age and figure type so as to what looks best. Sarees are the popular preference for the wedding day followed by anarkali suits or salwar kameez on sangeet and haldi. Lehengas are pretty cool too and can be opted since daughter’s wedding is an exclusive occasion.  However, just for advice, the classical rich attires like Banarasi or Kanjeevaram sarees, rich chiffon, designer georgette salwars looks the best as the mother of the bride dresses.

Color Choice

One of the tricky parts of choosing the correct attire is deciding on the color of the garment. Though there are no rules as to which colors are best for the mothers, it is always better to avoid the flashy loud ones as carrying the same with dignity and style can be a difficult task. So to be on the safer side it is better to choose the rich subtle and lighter tones with bright bordering or embellishments to highlight the garment.  Color must be in tune to the skin complexion and should match the jewelry worn. Some of the good choices of colors include pink, turquoise, lavender, peach, royal blue, green, burgundy etc.

Embellishments

Dress designing gets its best with embellishments. So to get the due share of the limelight, make sure to wear a dress which is beautifully embellished. Embroidery works, zari work, silver threads are some of the popular and rich embellishments that promise grandeur to the mother of the bride dresses.

Accessories

Accessories are an equally important part that helps in highlighting the mother of the bride dresses. Designer bangles, gold ornaments, diamond jewelries, silver anklets, delicate necklaces, kundan and stone accessories all are used to complete the gorgeous look of the day. However, it is important to match the jewellery with each attire in a proper way so that accessories never look out of place.

The rules of traditional dressing for the mothers may be fast fading in the modern Indian society, but the fact remains that even today, anyone who is planning an authentic Indian wedding, would always go in for these traditional outfits only for all the participants in this event. In conclusion, make some effort and do some research to find out the best attire that suits the occasion.

When you aspire for a quintessential ethnic look, nothing can be better than sarees. Be it any occasion, like a wedding, festival and casual gathering, a saree will never disappoint. This Vasant Panchami, you should not give the saree a miss proving the very fondness for this modern-ancient enigma. Here are 5 sarees from Simaaya to get the Vasant Panchami look spot on.

Delicately beautiful

Yellow is one shade which is associated with the celebrations of Vasant Panchami. This yellow designer saree from Simaaya features delicate floral embroidery work. It is impossible to miss the highlights in the form of sequins, cutdana and beadwork which enhances the charm of this beautiful saree. And why should you own it? Such delicate elegance is perfect to accentuate your feminine charm.

The beige beauty

As Vasant Panchami is all about morning rituals, you can definitely pick this beige-coloured saree from Simaaya which shows some exemplary resham embroidery and cutdana work. When you do not want to overwhelm anyone with your ensemble, this beige-coloured designer saree is your go-to piece. The best thing about this saree is that it is traditionally beautiful with a contemporary twist.

Gorgeousness redefined

When you want a little bit of bling in your saree without compromising on your fashion quotient, here is one deep pink-coloured saree which includes a nice Swarovski work. You should not be afraid to play with colours in 2019. You can afford to be a bit daring with your colour choices. Silk shines brighter with a colour that pops and this saree definitely fits the category.

The power of pink

Never underestimate the power of pink when you want to be your feminine best. Check this dark pink-colored saree which includes the intricate zari embroidery and cutdana work. This saree from Simaaya has such a fine shade that it will add a lovely radiance to your ensemble. Made with raw silk fabric, it is easy to wear for an evening date with your loved one for Vasant Panchami.

Mix n match inspiration

A little bit of tradition works well with a modern twist, just like this cream and black coloured combination saree. This contemporary saree with beautiful stone work is your go-to piece if you are planning an evening out with friends after the Vasant Panchami celebrations.

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Agree or not, but sarees are the first fashion favourite when it comes to women, be it of any age. Even though the modern women today prefer wearing a western outfit, but when it comes to dressing up for any function, most of the women stick to sarees. If you love draping yourself in the gorgeous sarees, here are the top 5 picks for you.

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Ever since Deepika Padukone rocked the gold Kanjeevaram silk on her reception, golden Kanjeevaram has reached the top of the list, when it comes to the ‘Must Haves’. Having a kanjeevaram saree is a must in your closet, thanks to its ethnic connection and rich heritage and look.

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Resham embroidery on sheer fabric is one saree you must add to your wardrobe. The beautiful hand-embroidered work will be perfect for any evening party, be it a wedding or any ethnic function or party. The sheer fabric will be an amazing choice to flaunt or highlight your silhouette.

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Organza sarees are soothing to the eye and light to wear, which makes it a must-have for every women, for day events or summer days. Team it with a soft floral boat neck blouse for a day event and you will be ready to rock the summer look with an ace.

Care for something Fancy

Even though most of us, prefer to wear sarees to weddings, but sarees can be draped for normal events and outings or even small gatherings as well. And for such occasions, opting for heavy sarees is a definite faux pas. This fancy saress with minimal details can be the perfect choice for such occasions, making this a perfect addition to your wardrobe.
Draped Desires

Drapes are a current trend in the fashion scenario and if you are looking for a modern look even with the saree, here is one saree style, which you must add to your closet, the draped sarees. Easy to wear and extremely chic and modern to look at, this sarees will make you stand out from the rest.

When it comes to bridal look,  the lehenga is considered to be the saving grace by accepting the big challenge of bringing out the most beautiful bridal look. Wearing a red lehenga, has been a tradition that brides have followed for decades. But we cheer a little more, brides love to experiment with their bridal lehengas, now a days. Most of the brides want to have their look offbeat often during her d-day. In general, whether the bride wants to be offbeat or not, but they want to have perfect fit lehenga. Yes, Keeping their needs in mind, we have curated some offbeat bridal lehengas for you.

Mint Color Lehengas

 When it comes to peaches and green colors, we often used to see across the social networking sites. Thus the light mint green color makes great stuff over lehengas and satisfies the brides. By wearing a lehenga that comes with mint green may create personal contrast and attractive on the wedding stage.

Ink Blue Lehengas

It is a common color where every bride wants to wear and experience during the wedding occasion. Also, thus the ink blue color which always offers the best and style in terms of look. If you are the one who is looking for a majestic look, and then ink blue velvet lehenga could be the suitable choice. For wedding seasons, these colored lehengas are always said to be the most wanted stuff.

Fuchsia Pink Lehengas

Pink is the shade for the bright  and happy bride who wants to have affection and femininity at her wedding. Best suited for winter day weddings and spring destination weddings to look more adorable.

Fairytale Gold Lehengas

This lehenga is mainly working for its Gold color that suits both the offbeat as well as the traditional bride. In recent days, thus the golden lehenga with the combination of different dupatta makes a great one. Also, it has created a huge buzz among the people that who are ready to get married. It is the dress that suits for both day and night during the wedding season.

Lavender coloured Lehengas

Lavender color is said to be one of the most famous colors for its beautiful shade. When it comes to lehengas, this could be perfect and bring out the best summer wedding. By wearing this beautiful lehenga, you can also experiment with the hairstyle to bring out the regal look.

Multicolored Lehengas

Generally, we used to choose the particular colors for bridal dresses. But the unique thing one can experience it from this lehenga is multi colors. It is said to be the tough move but yet offering the best in terms of look. You can also expect this design from designers for the bride during a wedding occasion.

Yellow coloured Lehengas

This is another winter wedding staple and perfect for a day wedding. Bright shades of yellow add warmth to a wedding party and stand out in front of traditional décor colours.

White coloured lehengas

White is the perfect background colour that helps to bring out the best of all other shades. Red choli with a heavily embroidered off white lehenga and keeping her look absolutely offbeat for the D-day.

We hope now you have a clear understanding of what colours are trending this season. Red, yellow, blue, green, it does not matter, wear a lehenga that reflects your personality as it’s your day. Also, spend some time in finalising your bridal jewellery that is complacent to your lehenga. These offbeat bridal attires have inspired us a lot and we are sure that you are singing too.

If you are in love with the oh-so-Indian flare, you should not shy away from the ethnic wear this festive season. There are many ways to boost your ethnic wardrobe in 2018. And Simaaya brings an amazing collection which will allow you to showcase your love with the ethnic with panache. Remember that be it Christmas or New Year, it is always good to pick a stand-out outfit. Here are top 5 picks from Simaaya.

A saree in the perfect shade of blue

When you love a bright shade, this is one ethnic saree that you will want in your wardrobe. This beautiful handloom saree with woven zari work will definitely fetch you a lot of second glances. The woven zari border on the blue saree is a major highlight for this saree.

The amazing combination of pink and green

Whoever said that sarees cannot be stylish have not taken note of this beautiful pink and green saree. The combination is offbeat, but it is the beautiful embroidered work on the saree which makes it a stand-out piece. When you wear this saree from Simaaya, you completely stand true to the idea that nothing is more compelling that a woman in a saree.

A vision in blue

This blue-coloured fancy saree with details such as handmade flowers in the border is your go-to piece this party season. A stunning piece which is especially meant for parties, there is a beautiful contrast with the colourful flowers. The saree itself is so gorgeous that you can drape it in style and still go away with it.

The Amazing Saree in Contrasting Shades

The first thing you will notice about this saree is the contrasting shades of beige and red; it is the black border which adds to the elegance quotient of this saree. This saree with resham embroidery and the velvet patti border are some of the highlights of this amazing saree. When you aspire to look beautiful in ethnic, the enigmatic charm of the saree will definitely help you.

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February is the official month of love and love surely makes our world go round. And if you have decided to tie the knot this month, it demands a bit of extra lavish. A Valentine bride looks extra radiant, extra vivacious and you can blame it on the touch of love in the air. The wedding trousseau of the bride will definitely contain certain essentials and we will list them for you.

Move over Western wear and embrace the sensuous saree; let the red or the pink saree do the talking. A fluid, flowy drape like a georgette or chiffon is almost a mandate for that special date night before the wedding. And to add to the chic quotient of the saree, give it a caped look. Florals are back in fashion big time, so if you are looking for inspirations, take a hint from the blushing blooms in the sarees.

A cocktail party would be incomplete without a fashion fiesta, and if you are the bride you have every right to outshine everyone. Those who do not want to go Indian all the way, but still want to retain the enticing ethnic charm, can go half-way and opt for the Indo-western or fusion wear. Choose a lehenga gown for instance; it is vibrant and befits the occasion.

There is probably no girl who is not fond of the colour red. If you think, that wearing a red dress would be too cliché, you can always innovate and include a touch of red in your ensemble. Let us tell you how. Choose a red lipstick which complements your skin tone and the outfit. The overall face make up should be lighter as your red lips should have prominence. And if you have opted for a different coloured lehenga or a saree for the D-day, why not get a red anarkali for sangeet? And if Valentine’s Day comes just after your marriage, wearing a red anarkali to depict post-marriage Valentine love is not a bad idea at all.

For a reception, try to find something simple yet classy. How about pairing up the shararas with a well-fitted long kurta? This gives you an ease of movement; mingle with your guests without a glitch. Plus, this looks smart and you can still remain the radiant diva bride that you are!

In a summer dominant country like India, weddings in winter are a rage, thanks to the charming weather, abundance of flowers and lovely themes and outdoor venues to explore. But when the mercury slips a little lower than the comfort level, it might be a bit problematic for the bride and her lovely attire. Do not panic, lovely ladies, even if the temperature is giving you shudders for we have got you covered to beat the chill in style on your D-day.

Wrapped Elegance
Since time immemorial, shawls has been the savior of every bride who decided to tie the knot in winter, and trust us when we say it has not lost its charm. Wrap yourself up elegantly in the warmth of an intricately embroidered pashmina or any shawl. The richness of the embroidery will keep up with your wonderful wedding Saree or Lehenga and will keep you warm and comfortable while taking the vow.

Trick is Up the Sleeves
The blouse for your saree and lehenga can be one of the most integral part of your wedding attire. And when it is winter, you can make it even more integral and interesting. Beat the chill in unique and trendy blouses to go with your wedding attire. Opt for long sleeved velvet blouses in contrast colors with heavy embroidery to keep up the spirit. Heavy fabric like velvet will keep you warm and stylish.

Go OTT with Overcoats
Overcoat and Trench coats are a rage this season, but to add them or not to your wedding attire are a million dollar question! Well, if you want to make a statement on your wedding day, do not hesitate, simply wear it over a beautifully draped saree or lehenga and give your guests some serious style goals.

Crop it with Sweaters
Planning to wear a lehenga or saree on your wedding? How about adding a fun twist to it? Sport your wedding attire with a cropped sweater to keep yourself warm and upbeat in fashion. A basic cropped sweater or even a custom made sweater with embroidery can be a good way to keep yourself warm and turn on the heat.

Quirky and Elegant
Brides today, love to experiment and if you are one of them, you can surely try our next suggestion to make your wedding a stand out event. Throw in a leather jacket over your wedding attire, be a bomber or a biker, a leather jacket will keep you warm and add a funky look on your wedding day. If you are fun enough, make an entry in glares and boots along with your saree, anarkali or lehenga sported with a leather jacket.

Wondering what can be more difficult and crucial than saying ‘Yes’ to your man for marriage? Well, have you considered choosing your wedding colors! Now that you are engaged, it is time to start planning your wedding and your trousseau colors. You can never compromise with anything on your wedding day and so choosing the right color for your wedding dress is of great importance. If you are planning to tie the knot this winter, here is a quick list of all the trending colors for this wedding season.

Dress up Royally in Purple
If trends are to be believed, dark and mysterious colors are going to rule the wedding scene this winter. Known for the lovely royal connection, purple is a color that suits every skin tone and will enhance the beauty of the bride. The wonderful color simply adds splendor when teamed with heavy embroidery.

Marvellous in Marsala
Look marvellous in marsala, because that is the raging color this season. Opt for velvet lehenga or a heavy embroidered velvet saree for your D day and look elegant in your wedding trousseau. If you want to the bride who would love to flaunt your boldness, you know which color to look for.

Raise Your Toast in Almond
Almond tone with the right amount of bling can be a stellar option for the modern brides who love to step out in pastel shades. Opt for contrast colors in blouse or dupatta especially fuchsia pink or pastel pink to enhance the beauty of the color.

Add Some Golden Peach
If you are planning to tie the knot this winter, why not add some glitz to the affair. This winter turn some head as you take your vow in stunning wedding attire in golden peach shade. While peach is a very subtle pastel shade, the golden shade will add sheen to the look. Team it up with red or pink dupatta to make mark of your own.

Mysterious in Midnight Blue
There is hardly any girl who doesn’t like black, but wearing black in your wedding can be quite a taboo in India. Solution? Get yourself a midnight blue attire in velvet. Be it a lehenga with contrast border or a saree with golden zari work, midnight blue is a color that is creating quite a stir this winter.