Divas of Dressire : Roshni Thakur

Roshni Thakur lives in Delhi and is a musician who has worked with the who’s who of Bollywood. She has two Urdu poetry publications to her credit.

Roshini is an artist and a strong socialite, she is a part of the Delhi’s elite page 3.

Roshini’s fan following include the best of talent and elites of  Delhi. she is a strong networking contact and with the same easy has an eye to identify talent and promote.

Trendsetter of the Week

Name : Nishi Singh

‘Some women fear the fire, some women simply become it!’

Determined to rise and make others rise with her, Nishi Singh is one such versatile and multifaceted personality. She serves as a dedicated Senior Executive with the Marvel Group and is actively associated with its Arts Vintaage project to promote India’s rich heritage. Founder of Naad Foundation, a public charitable trust, she is committed to alleviate the suffering of humans and develop opportunities for the underprivileged through spreading education, organizing different charitable events and guiding them for a blooming chance at life. She is also a thoughtful writer and a dreamy poetess; her words have the profoundness of lingering etched in the minds of the reader. A graduate from LSR College, she wears many hats with great élan.

Passionate about art and music, she is an excellent painter and a versatile singer. Her paintings have featured in a number of painting exhibitions and auctions. As a singer, she has performed at prestigious music festivals like Taj Mahotsav Agra, Crafts Mela Chandigarh and Beach Festival Diu. Firmly believing that art provokes and challenges one to think deeply and critically, she has been instrumental in organizing a number of concerts with several living legends like Shri Ghulam Ali, Pandit Channulal Mishra and Shri Udit Narayan. She has also organised numerous plays that touch upon socially relevant issues and universal human values.

Recipient of many prestigious awards like Rajiv Gandhi Excellence Award, Bharat Gaurav Samman Award, Super Woman Award and Sarojini Naidu Award for enormous contribution in the cultural field, she has also accepted honorary awards from the Delhi Government and Minister of Social Justice & Empowerment. Her major contributions to the society include being rigorously associated with several NGOs like Sparsh. The young social activist has a heart filled with love for our nation and also strives to raise awareness towards the sacrifices of our soldiers in the hearts of people by spearheading events like Ek Shaam Shaheedon Ke Naam. She holds a reputed position in the Advisory Panel of the popular newspaper ‘National Express’.

Featured in a number of prestigious magazines and newspapers, she has recently accentuated big events like Silver Jubilee Celebrations of BSF Officers’ Wives Welfare Association and NSG Raising Day, with her melodious singing. Nishi Singh is a living example of a woman who walks in purpose does not have to chase people or opportunities, her light causes people and opportunities to pursue her.

My fashion motto?

In the world of changing trends I want to remain classic.

3 words to describe my sense of style?

Make, do and mend.

My 5 essential wardrobe elements?

A crisp white shirt, two  black dresses – trendy and classic, a smart black shirt, Indo western outfit and a trendy gown.

My favourite style influencers?

Rekha: she is a classic beauty. An epitome of elegance and beauty.

Sonam Kapoor : She is a true fashionista and really knows how to carry herself with what she wears.

Lady Diana : One of the most popular style icon across the world. Celebrities & designers still look to her iconic style today.

Kareena Kapoor : She has an impeccable fashion sense, she is an absolute diva of bollywood.

Zeenat Aman : My all time favourite and the most glamourous actress of yester era.

One thing that people don’t know about me?

One thing that most of the people don’t know me about is that I am very superstitious.

You wouldn’t catch me wearing?

You won’t catch me wearing-Balloon pants.

My favourite party attire?

My favourite party attire is a gown.

The first thing that I notice about people?

The first thing I notice about people is the way they carry themselves with what they are wearing.

My style secret?

Dress for your body type not for the latest trend.

At the end of the day what would you want your wardrobe to say about you ?

Effortless dresser. A blend of traditional and trendy style.

I’m waiting to splurge on?

I am waiting to splurge on a classic Louis Vuitton Bag.(I have a festish for hand bags).

Dressire x Designers : Divya Dasari

What sparked your interest in jewellery design?

I am a Hyderabad based jewellery designer & a graduate from GIA, New York.

I am an artist and I was keen about creative works from my childhood. I love creating things and the process of designing. With passion for jewellery and love for art I turned to be a jewelry designer.

Unlike many people in the market who re-create designs, I wanted to get into market with my own ideas and designs. Jewelry designer Suhani pittie was my inspiration from beginning of my career; I always adored her for her classic styles and unique jewelry.

How would you describe your brand?

I created Tarkshya to make one of a kind and unique Jewelry. All collections are made for classic lovers and for those who like fancy. Every piece is made with a promise of being new and never before seen styles.

My focus is majorly on creating contemporary & classy jewelry and to make every piece unusual by adding rich colors, varied textures, bold lines and most-interesting materials. Our jewelry is not only chic and contemporary but exceptionally well made.

Tarkshya makes jewelry that looks and feel classic without scary price tag. A great deal of thought and care goes in every piece, from sourcing of unique gemstones to designing to making, we strive to make everything new and picture perfect.

 What is the inspiration behind your designs?

This is the most interesting and important part of making our jewelry. We draw inspiration from nature, architecture and world history. Everything is eye catching.

We follow the complete design process and make the final designs. We make sure every collection has a story i.e. we convey a whole theme behind our work through our jewelry.

What are the key elements for you when designing a collection for each season?

The most important element will be the trend. In every collection, we follow the forecast and implement those trends. Later comes reviews and then the market response of our previous collections. We also make sure that there is no similar design already existing in market.

And we always want Tarkshya to be recognized for its design styles, so we definitely strive for following one kind of style throughout.

What challenges did you face when launching your brand?

 Major challenge was acceptance of contemporary jewelry by the people.

Contemporary jewelry in Silver was hardly available in the market. By now people were already buying contemporary jewelry made of cheaper materials. So, it was little challenging for us to impress them with our price tags. Our designs played a major role then, they were the whole concept which made the customers accept us.

What are your plans for the future?

Tarkshya is selling in two multi designer stores in AP and Telangana for now. We are planning to expand it to other cities soon. We want to create more unique designs and also want to introduce jewelry made of unique materials.

And coming to myself as a designer, I am looking to enhance my knowledge and also be part of design competitions and shows happening around the world.

What do you think are the keys to professional and business success for women in India?

Hard work, dedication comes first. And never get discouraged and give up, every failure is a learning step. The desire, willingness and ability to learn new skills and habits can contribute to any business women’s success.

Holding onto ideas and practices that are and continuously enhancing our skills is very important.

What advice would you give to young women readers who want to follow a similar career path as you?

Be clear about the sport you are picking and be the best in it. Always try to develop your own signature style. Transforming your creative vision into a piece of wearable art is both exciting and satisfying. Don’t try to chase the market instead, chase your own ideas.

Look what’s out there so you know what not to do, then find your own truth and try to be original, then you’ll stand out

What is the biggest lesson that you have learned since you started your company?

Limited professionalism amongst the industry was a big issue for me. Dealing with the manufacturers is the toughest thing ever I faced here.

Initially it was also very tough for me to understand how to reach the customers as I was not into product customization. Later I found that multi-designer stores would be best idea to do that.

Dressire x Designers : Rinkoo Shroff

 

Rinkoo shroff -The label

A beautiful studio in Noida for apparels, with a tagline EVERYTHING DESIRED for over a decade that has pret, couture, fusions to formals and casuals to bridal especially for women and coordinates for men.

What is the inspiration behind your designs?

The inspiration behind my designs is opulence with glamour. For strong women who can carry anything and everything with elegance.

What are the key elements for you when designing a collection for each season?

The key element is the fabric and the finesse in work.

What challenges did you face when launching your brand?
Challenges I faced and I’m still facing is managing the whole show single handedly and oscillating  between my family and work.

What are your plans for the future?

The future plans are to serve more and to expand.

What do you think are the keys to professional and business success for women in India?

The key is to be honest with your work and to maintain business ethics in terms of quality and commitment. Women seldom realize their worth, step out of your fears.

What advice would you give to young women readers who want to follow a similar career path as you?

Those women who want to pursue a similar path, my advice is to follow your passion. Fashion is sexy and its not about the size or colour, it is intelligence and class.
What you will wear with confidence will become fashion.

What sparked your interest in fashion?

Since my childhood, I have read lot of fashion magazine. Burlingtons was my favourite and I’m a creative person. Any form of creativity pacifies my senses and fashion is my passion.

What is the biggest lesson that you have learned since you started your company?

Not every client is your loyal client. You have to keep evolving your stuff and don’t push yourself to fit into someone else’s wardrobe. Those who have an eye for your product, they will genuinely come to you
Have patience and do good work rather than becoming a lime light seeker.

How would you describe your brand?

Authenticity clubbed with opulence and glamour, along with quality check and commitment in all sorts of apparels.
We embrace our mistakes and rise above criticism as our logo describes.

Trendsetter of the Week : Avleen Aanand

Name : Avleen Aanand

Avleen hails from New Delhi, the capital of India. Born and brought up in a family where being a girl is not a burden but a privilege, she decided to become a filmmaker who believes in a cinema which connects with people and stays forever.

She did her Bachelors and Masters in Journalism and Mass Communication from reputed universities, where she learned and explored her ideas and made some inscrutable films. Not a believer in a slave job, she works on her own terms. Working as a freelancer, for about five years, she made a mark in her industry leaving behind all the norms that once tried to stop her. Still living in Delhi, Avleen helping herself by working on project basis with like-minded people and keeping her faith alive for everything that’s coming her way.

My fashion motto?

Define your own statement. Simple yet elegant.

3 words to describe my sense of style?

Easygoing, comfortable, elegant

My 5 essential wardrobe elements?

Three loose tshirts, one denim shorts, one pajama.

My favourite style influencers?

Vidya Balan, Priyanka Chopra

One thing that most people don’t know about me?

I don’t repeat my clothes

My favourite party attire?

A nice short dress (green, white)

The worst trend to ever become popular is?

The dhotti trend

The first thing I notice about people?

The way they smile

The best fashion advice I have ever received?

Dress what you like, never to impress

If I could go back to any fashion era in history, the one I would choose is?

The Mughal era

 

Trendsetter of the Week : Neeleshwari Basak

Neeleshwari Basak‘s Worldwide Institute of Grooming & Pageants ( WIGP ) is the first of it’s own kind. A world-class Institution that is a one-stop solution for aspirants & dreamers who wish to make outstanding contributions in the glamour industry; especially Model Management, Pageant Grooming, Acting-Films and Image Consulting.

Show the world who you are by polishing your potential & mettle under WIGP and Ms. Neeleshwari’s Watchful eye and Masterly Expertise!

My fashion motto?

Make a signature statement by being an outstanding fashion trendsetter.

3 words to describe my sense of style?
Grace, Style & Elegance.

My 5 essential wardrobe elements?

Parties : Cinderella Gowns, Fish-tail gowns

Formals : Blazers & Pencil-skirts/ trousers

Semi-Formals: Classic attires with asymmetricsl cuts & drapes

Casuals : Hipsters, Body-hugging jeans with Tees/ Semi-formal tops

My favourite style influencers?
I evolve my own style & do not allow any influencers to color my imagination & vision

You wouldn’t catch me wearing?
Normal salwar kameez.

My favorite party attire?
A classic outfit with an interesting neckline, asymmetrical cut with a drape ( with an unusual element / feature)

My favorite work attire?
Straight one piece, comfortable business dress

Brands I love?
Manish Malhotra, Lis Claborne ( US ), Chanel

A fashion blunder you have made in the past?
Wearing a business suit for a party where I would have preferred looking sensually hot.

My go to, must have accessory?
Exquisite, outstanding royal neck pieces.

Trendsetter of the Week : Neha Chauhan

Name : Neha Chauhan

Profession : Editor at Ravish Wedding Magazine

My fashion motto?

For me, fashion is equivalent to convenience. Being comfortable in what you are wearing is more important whether it’s a saree or a short dress.

3 words to describe my sense of style?

Simple, straight and sensible

My favourite style influencers?

Though I prefer not to follow anybody’s style as what look good on others might not look good on me, but I like Deepika Padukone’s and Priyanka Chopra’s sense of styling.

You wouldn’t catch me wearing?

A swim suit

My favorite party attire?

My little black dress which I believe would be everybody’s fav.

My favorite work attire?

Denim and T shirt

Brands and designers I love? 

Fab India, W, Biba. Though no one can beat the skill that Indian Designers have but if I have to talk about International fashion brand designer, then it would be Ellie Saab.

A fashion blunder you have made in the past?

One always learn from the past blunders and I would not repeat wearing a slit dress, which I wore at one of the parties.

My go to must have accessory?

Shades

Scarf

Watch

 

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Trendsetter of the Week : Salloli Kumar

Name : Salloli Kumar

Salloli Kumar is an alumina of the prestigious Lady Shri Ram College, New Delhi. She is a post graduate in M.Phil.

During her university days, she has modeled for prestigious FDCI designers and brands both nationally and internationally. This has given her a long association with media and society pages. She has been covered intensely by  Dailies such as Hindustan Times, Times of India, Elle, Hello, India Today magazine and so on.She has been regularly covered by media for more than a decade now.

Salloli Kumar has successfully counselled and brought education to a number of teenagers from all wakes of life through ‘Her NGO’ . The NGO is owned by her own foundation The Learning and Leadership Institute Foundation. Salloli Kumar is also a celebrated lifestyle columnist and has written for prestigious dailies as The Asian age, Millennium post, Opinion express, The Pioneer, Zoom Delhi lifestyle and many more

Salloli Kumar has also made a foray in the world of fitness by setting up a facility in South Delhi. Due to her vast and long association with the world of glamour she has mentored a number of beauty pageants.

She likes to travel and party around the globe. Her favourite cities around the world are New York, Monte Carlo, Milan, Dubai and London.

3 words to describe my sense of style?

Assertive, Chic and Stylish.

My 5 essential wardrobe elements?

Blue denims, T shirts, Jumpsuits, really high heels, red short dress & a black figure hugging dress.

My favourite style influencers?

Certain European well known socialites that I had the privilege of meeting and socializing with, I love the way they present themselves. I’m also inspired by Jennifer Lopez ,Cameron Diaz, Charlize Theron. Melania Trump is the most stylish woman for me at the moment, that restrained sexiness is spectacular, amazing and so powerful.

You wouldn’t catch me wearing?

Those saree gowns, those strange maxi like gowns with hair bun and mermaid curls..a big no no.

My favorite party attire?

This totally depends on my fitness level at the time of party. However, I like fitted clothes whether a short dress or long dress, with a little bit of bling and high heels.

My favorite work attire?

Work attire for me is always trousers and shirts or a short kurta over jeans. And definitely a pair of comfortable shoes.

Brands I love?

Indian brands are good especially for Indian clothes and sometimes even western. My favorites are Rohit Bal, Tarun Tahliani and Versace.

My go to must have accessory?

Earrings are a must have, a pair of sunglasses and  if need be, a good handbag /clutch and my trademark full bodied hairstyle.

 

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Trendsetter of the Week : Jacqualine Ledlie

Jacqualine Ledlie (born 23rd Nov 1988) is a plus size model and a TV reality show artist. She has appeared on the cover of various fashion magazines and has been a part of various reality shows of MTV like Splitsvilla 7 and Loveschool Season 2. She has even done a fitness show on NDTV, “Mark for sports”. In addition, she is a role model and influencer for many curvy woman across the globe.

“All I want to convey is “I don’t like to use the words ‘ Real women’ honestly”. I just like to use the word woman.”

Putting a label on the type of woman, it gets misconstrued and starts to offend people.

I am a big animal lover and have 6 fury babies at home who are a major part of my happiness. I have worked really hard and overcome so much negativity in life so that I can proudly say I give all credits to my parents and my younger sister who have always motivated me to move up and never look back.

My fashion motto? 

Fashion for me is all about being comfortable and carrying it off well

My 5 essential wardrobe elements? 

White tee, Ripped jeans, Black best Sports attire and White towels

My favourite style influencers?

I admire Kim Kardarshian and Jacqueline Fernandes

You wouldn’t catch me wearing?

You wouldn’t catch me wearing draped sarees or harem pants

My favorite party attire?

A lil black dress with perfect earrings is a perfect party attire

My favorite work attire?

Work is a place where you need to be comfortable, I would say perfect fitted black pants and a nice Kurti.

Brands I love?

Sabyasachi & Ralph Lauren

My go to- must have accessory?

Accessories is something that I feel is something you need to really match out with what you’re wearing. If everything is heavy it’s best to keep it light on accessories. I love wearing ethnic jewellery and I love funky stuff.

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Trendsetter of the Week

“The more you give, the more you receive” is the motto renowned Tarot card reader and holistic healer, Poonam Sethi, lives by.

Starting off her career as an interior designer, Sethi discovered Feng Shui and Vaastu, the careful study of which led her to practice as a space healer. Her career path opened up to a plethora of healing practices which she successfully mastered. She left her designer’s job way back in the early 90’s.

In her own words, Tarot card reading is “not just simple talk”, the combination of numerology and pictures combined with intuition is what reflect’s an individuals future prospects. Today, Sethi is an internationally acclaimed Tarot card reader, Reiki healer, colour therapist, Feng Shui practitioner, crystal healer, a specialist in removal and balancing of the negative evil eye energies and a rudraksha consultant. An expert in all these fields Sethi has reached out and helped scores of people, adding colour and hope to their lives and helping them achieve their dreams.

She is also an accomplished painter who has many exhibitions to her credit. Her genre of art is the abstract infused in mythology with the medium as acrylic on paper. She has been touring the country and abroad to make people aware of the faith healer’s work.
A dedicated mother to her 3 wonderful children whom she has brought up with steady awareness and a delicate balance of energies.

Her ultimate dream is to open a chain of healing centres across the country and until then continue spreading positive energies and motivating people to live a spritually healthier lifestyle.

My fashion motto?

Control! Never go overboard.

3 words to describe my sense of style?

Comfortable,confidence, balance.

My 5 essential wardrobe elements?

A kaftan, a pair of jeans, a skirt, a cape and a black tshirt.

My favourite style influencers?

ME.

You wouldn’t catch me wearing?

Very tight clothes!

My favorite party attire?

A dress with a cape or a kaftan.

My favorite work attire?

A long kurta dress.

Brands I love?

Dolce and Gabana! So colourful and bizzare!

My go to must have accessory?

A well co-ordinated bag with my footwear! Very important!

E-mail ID :  poonamsethi27@hotmail.com
Mob. No  :  9810542478

Trendsetter of the Week

Name : Ritu Bhagat

Profession : Educator and broadcaster, Founder of the well known Ritu Bhagat English Academy.

A post graduate in English Literature with B.Ed and P.G.diploma in Broadcasting Arts from Y.W.C.A., Delhi, she has a rich and extensive experience of teaching English to senior secondary students in Holy Child Convent and D.P.S.
She worked as a copy writer in a reputed advertising agency and she was known for compering and presentation of various radio and T.V. programmes such as Quiz Show, Yatra, Delhi aur Aas Pas, Gyandeep etc.
She has done a short term media course by Ms. Sheila Chaman, a former english news reader with Delhi Doordarshan and a short term acting course from N.S.D.

She is the Founder of Women’s World Organisation and Director of Fusion Life magazine.

My fashion motto?
Fashion is to a man, what perfume is to a flower. It should be both pleasing and soothing.

 3 words to describe my sense of style?
Elegant, Comfy and Trendy.

My 5 essential wardrobe elements?
Skirts and tops
Sarees and blouses
Knee length tops with tights
Jeans and tops
Stoles

My style influencers?

My mother & my mentors, renowned media personalities Ms.Simran Bhargavs and Ms. Sheila Chaman.

You wouldn’t catch me dead wearing?

A loose maxi.

My favorite party attire?

A western skirt and top

My favorite work attire?

Knee length top with tights.

An Indian brand I love?

Sabyasachi’s Karma

My go to must have accessory?

Sling bags.

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Trendsetter of the Week

Name : Parull Mahaajan

Parull Mahaajan is an extremely dynamic and versatile lady who wears many hats at the same time. A lawyer, an interior designer specialising in green and sustainable design, an advisor in Delhi Literature Festival and a social activist working for multiple causes like environment conservation, Swachh Bharat, women empowerment and promoting Indian culture and the interests of weavers, artisans and farmers and Indian Council for Human Relations. Parull works very closely with the Government in promoting various social causes and is also the advisor in Bharat Niti.

Parull comes from a family of Bureaucrats and believes in serving the people like her family. She did her schooling from Convent of Jesus and Mary and has B.A English Honours and L.L.B from Panjab University Chandigarh and has completed a design course from NIFD.

Parull has been honoured with several Awards for Excellence in the field of Eco-friendly and Sustainable Interior Designs as well as for her phenomenal Social Service to the society. Her articles keep featuring in various newspapers and magazines and she comes on many television shows.To sum up she is not just a lady but an Institution in herself.

 

My fashion motto?

Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.

3 words to describe my sense of style?

Less is More.

My 5 essential wardrobe elements?

Handloom Sarees/Suits, Denims, Stilettos/Classic Pumps, Statement Jewellery Pieces, Watches.

My favourite style influencers?

I myself am my favourite style influencer.

You wouldn’t catch me dead wearing?

Body hugging clothes.

An Indian brand I love?

Khadi India.

And international fashion brand/designer I adore?

Chanel.

My go to must have accessory?

Sunglasses.

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