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Monsoon Essentials

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Monsoon Essentials

Monsoon Clothes

 

For all those who really dread the rain because it prevents you from looking your best, from wearing the best, and from feeling the best can now shed-off all their apprehensions and misapprehension about the rain showers. They have to no longer compromise with the rain when it is a question of adorning themselves with what they want to.
 
The fashion world has come up with more to pile your wardrobe with electrifying, bright, colorful, playful dresses and accessories. All you have to do is to take out some time and shop to your full to make your rainy season bright, cheerful and playful.
 
You no longer have to wear dull, old fashioned , boring clothes. But you can now dress into something meant exclusively for this season and have a splash in the rain. Just wear the right things and be a trendy glamorous chick.
 
Go in for knee-length skirts or short shirt-dresses. They suit almost all body shapes and sizes. Short flare skirts that fall up to the knees can be apt for the season.
 
Wear natural fabrics like cotton and linen. They dry easily and are easy to wash.
 
Blended cotton and poly-nylon are an ideal one for this season. Fabrics like blended cotton and poly-nylon also dry easily and do not crush.
 
Satins that are enzyme washed and crushed poly-viscose knits are in.

Flared Short skirts


 

Kaftans that are asymmetric are highly in vogue. You can pair it with your tight fitting mini-skirts. Go for synthetic ones.

 

Kaftan

 

Go for denim fabrics that are light in weight. These are easy to manage and dry quickly.
 
Harem pants and Balloon dresses are in vogue.

 

 

Herem pants

Strappy mini balloon dress
 by Aqua Couture

Animal print umbrella for kids

 

Lycra t- shirts are wearable during monsoons.

 

Womens Delish S/S Lycra-t shirt by ROXY

 

 

Jersey material dresses are also most sought after. Wear dark shades. By doing so you will save your dress from getting mud-spots. Shades of grey, black, beige, brown and khaki are an all time favorite.
 
Wear cotton leggings. Go for the ones that are made of lighter materials.

Go trendy and colorful with bright colors like fuchsia pink, blue, green etc. Pastel shades like orange, pink, green are also a favorite among masses.

 

Cotton leggings

 

AVOID:
 
 
Avoid wearing your leather clothing.
 
Avoid ankle-length skirts and trousers.
 
Avoid layers. They can become very uncomfortable in rainy season. It does not dry easily once you get drenched in rain.
 
Chiffon and crepe should also be avoided as they tend to lose their sheen once they are wet.
 
Avoid wearing silk. Silk is a delicate material and needs high maintenance.
 
Long dressy skirts are not meant for the season. Do not wear long, dressy skirts and dress while it is raining.
 
Avoid wearing denims as they are not the right material to be worn during monsoon.
 
Avoid wearing light color clothes as they tend to get transparent when wet.

 

 

 

 

Monsoon Essentials

Monsoon Handbags

 

Are you scared of getting your favorite handbag wet in the rain and ruining it. You no longer need to fear rain. You have a wide range and variety to select from that is meant exclusively for the rainy season.
 
Leather handbags are not the suitable ones to be carried out in the rain as they are prone fungus and bacteria when moist. However, you can go for patent leather that can still endure a bit of moisture.
 
While choosing a handbag, pick the ones that are waterproof and help you keep your belongings safe.
 
Transparent plastic handbags are also in.
 

  Puma waterproof handbag

Fendi- transparent handbag

 

Polyurethane-coated fabrics are also an apt material for the season.
 
Handbags made from nylons will help you keep your belongings safe even in the rain
 
PU-coated bags are water-resistant. 
 
It's not the time for you to flaunt your exquisite, antique embroidered cotton handbags as you can damage both your belongings that you have stored into it and also your pretty handbag. These handbags can also get discolored when drenched in rain.
 
Cotton also gets limp when wet and hence loses it's original shape and shrinks from it's original size.
 
 
HAIR-STYLE:
 
Keep you hair-style simple.
 
Wear your hair short.
 
Select a hairstyle that can be kept in place even when wet.
 
 
 Keira Knightley

 

 

Wash your hair frequently with a mild shampoo.

 
Avoid use of conditioners as it can make your hair look limp.
 
Avoid using hair wax and gels.
 
 
 
MAKE-UP:
 
 
Keep your make-up light and simple.
 
Go for water-proof make-up to prevent your make-up from getting washed away.
 
Use water-proof foundations, eyeliners, mascara, kajal, etc.
 

Make-up

 


You can always use water-proof moisturizers to protect yourself from dryness felt during rainy season.
 
Pastel shades are in for cheeks. You can always use brown, pink or cream blush.
 
Rosy undertones are always a hit.
 
Pencil eye-liners in sea-green and aqua blue will make you a part of the rainy season!!.
 
Use lipsticks and lip-balms with matte, soft colors.
 
Avoid using liquid lip colors.
 
Run ice-cubes all over your face to prevent your skin from damage caused by sweat.
 
 
 

 

Monsoon Essentials

Monsoon Jewellery

 

Glass beads and bangles are always in. They are least affected by rain.
 
It's not the season for wearing your heavy antique jewelery.
 

Glass bangles

 
BELTS:
 
 
Leather is not the material meant for this season. It's highly prone to damage when exposed to moisture. Fungus and bacteria breed and feed upon it.
 
Go for water-proof materials like rubber. These are available in bright electric colors as well in the regular shades of black, brown and grey.
 
Belts with exquisite details and accessories are also available. They are all water resistant, trendy and in vogue.
 

“Vurt” – neon belt

 

MAINTENANCE:
 
 
Now that you have already made that extra effort to go and shop for the season, all what you need is to store your belongings well and add an extra life into them.To ensure that all your high fashion accessories and clothes, you have purchased this season, last a few more season take important measures to protect them at regular intervals of time.
 
Always hang your accessories in air.
 
Clean them well before airing.
 
Avoid direct exposure to sunlight and heat on them.
 
Leather accessories need to be taken special care of.
 
Once damp, moulds easily breeds into them and spoil them.
 
Save your things from rodents too.
 
Pack them and store in a cool, dry place.
 
Make a splash in the rain with these high fashion and innovative accessories. Wipe out all those apprehensions from your mind that have occupied your mind and step out of your home to visit the showers of rain with delight, love, and colors.
 
Welcome the showers with open hands and get drenched this season not only in water but in color, style, variety and glamor.