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Look your best by wearing 'monsoon-friendly' clothes
If you are residing in Mumbai, Dombivli, Kalyan or even Thane, the office-goers, are rendered vulnerable to the eccentricities of the rains, the now-sun-now-rain phenomenon. Now, that means more wet clothes and more time to dry them because of less sunlight available. Well, you can't fight the rains, you see.
And you are bound to get wet, sometime, someday. So, the next best alternative is to wear attires which are 'heat and monsoon-friendly.'
Manisha Mahadik, fashion designer from Thane district, says that the best material for shirting is mix of cotton and polyester. In summer, one would do best not to go for 100 % cotton shirts because they take time to dry and if cotton materials do not get enough sunlight, then they may carry a stench. You will have to empty your perfume bottle to overcome the stench which comes from 100 % cotton shirts.
A mix of cotton and polyester material makes for the best recipe for comfort wear during monsoon. It gets dried easily and if you happen to get wet on your way to work or back, the shirt may not lose its crease after it dries. The cotton shirt once wet needs to be ironed after it dries, lest it takes on a lousy look.
If you are crazy about wearing jeans trousers, then this monsoon, you may need to buy an extra pair of trousers as jeans takes a lot of time to dry after it gets wet or washed.
Also, it gets a bit too heavy for comfort. Jeans is not the material for monsoon. Go for corduroys instead, which is a bit lighter than jeans.
For exclusive formal trousers, use mix of cotton and polyester. Use lighter material fabric for trousers as it will be comfortable to wear and also, they will dry soon if they get wet on way to office.
Leather needs care
Take extra care of leather articles like belts and shoes. Once wet, clean leather belts or shoes with a dry cloth and give them some sunlight or keep them under a fan till fully dried. Never put on wet belt or shoes: not only will they stench, but they may also spoil your clothes as they leave marks of colour.
Always use a good perfume. It's a romantic season, remember? Also, take extra care of articles like watches, pens, mobiles and laptops during the rains. They aren't exactly great bedfellows, you see.
Pants can be 'hot' in rains
Just in case you thought, rains can spoil your mood (read looks), be assured you can make the most of rains to look fabulous. Fashion designer from Thane, Manisha Mahadik has some lissome ideas on offer:
Calf length pants spell sexy this season. Hot bermudas in beige, black and navy blue teamed with olive greens, bright reds, oranges formal shirts look fantastic for daywear. Capris in hues of dark brown and black work best with bright , solid colours to lighten one's spirits on a dull day. Capris can also be teamed with short three-fourths length ethnic kurtis in hues of peacock blue, purple, red, maroon and parrot green.
Short flare skirts and knee length halter neck dresses with a scarf of exotic desi-gns are a must have for evening wear.
The little black dress is totally out. Dresses in peacock blue, soft pinks and bright orange are the sexiest colours this season.
Kiss goodbye to denims, white outfits, long ethnic skirts, saris and leather this season.
However, if you are freak on denim, opt for light weight denim fabric. Knee-length cargos of synthetic fabric is a must have this season. Asymmetrical-fitting synthetic kaftans are super hot this season when teamed with a tight-fitting mini skirt.
Cargos in hues of red rust, light orange and military green is a must have this season for everyday rains. Synthetic jackets in Chnese white and lemony yellow works best on any outfit.
Blacks and grays are totally out this season. Dark colours are totally no-no. The wardrobe during the monsoons is restricted to the 2 Cs: colour and comfort. It's best to invest on trendy monsoon wear, an umbrella and a transparent rain coat. No matter what you wear, the transparent raincoat will always make you look super sexy.
Rubber mules and slippers in bright shades look great. Hot pink, navy blue, red and orange are the hottest colours for footwear this season.
Keep your leather pumps and boots safe inside your shoe cabinet.
Leather bags are out this season. Opt for transparent plastic gigantic bags in bold colours. Remember: the bigger, the better.
And you are bound to get wet, sometime, someday. So, the next best alternative is to wear attires which are 'heat and monsoon-friendly.'
Manisha Mahadik, fashion designer from Thane district, says that the best material for shirting is mix of cotton and polyester. In summer, one would do best not to go for 100 % cotton shirts because they take time to dry and if cotton materials do not get enough sunlight, then they may carry a stench. You will have to empty your perfume bottle to overcome the stench which comes from 100 % cotton shirts.
A mix of cotton and polyester material makes for the best recipe for comfort wear during monsoon. It gets dried easily and if you happen to get wet on your way to work or back, the shirt may not lose its crease after it dries. The cotton shirt once wet needs to be ironed after it dries, lest it takes on a lousy look.
If you are crazy about wearing jeans trousers, then this monsoon, you may need to buy an extra pair of trousers as jeans takes a lot of time to dry after it gets wet or washed.
Also, it gets a bit too heavy for comfort. Jeans is not the material for monsoon. Go for corduroys instead, which is a bit lighter than jeans.
For exclusive formal trousers, use mix of cotton and polyester. Use lighter material fabric for trousers as it will be comfortable to wear and also, they will dry soon if they get wet on way to office.
Leather needs care
Take extra care of leather articles like belts and shoes. Once wet, clean leather belts or shoes with a dry cloth and give them some sunlight or keep them under a fan till fully dried. Never put on wet belt or shoes: not only will they stench, but they may also spoil your clothes as they leave marks of colour.
Always use a good perfume. It's a romantic season, remember? Also, take extra care of articles like watches, pens, mobiles and laptops during the rains. They aren't exactly great bedfellows, you see.
Pants can be 'hot' in rains
Just in case you thought, rains can spoil your mood (read looks), be assured you can make the most of rains to look fabulous. Fashion designer from Thane, Manisha Mahadik has some lissome ideas on offer:
Calf length pants spell sexy this season. Hot bermudas in beige, black and navy blue teamed with olive greens, bright reds, oranges formal shirts look fantastic for daywear. Capris in hues of dark brown and black work best with bright , solid colours to lighten one's spirits on a dull day. Capris can also be teamed with short three-fourths length ethnic kurtis in hues of peacock blue, purple, red, maroon and parrot green.
Short flare skirts and knee length halter neck dresses with a scarf of exotic desi-gns are a must have for evening wear.
The little black dress is totally out. Dresses in peacock blue, soft pinks and bright orange are the sexiest colours this season.
Kiss goodbye to denims, white outfits, long ethnic skirts, saris and leather this season.
However, if you are freak on denim, opt for light weight denim fabric. Knee-length cargos of synthetic fabric is a must have this season. Asymmetrical-fitting synthetic kaftans are super hot this season when teamed with a tight-fitting mini skirt.
Cargos in hues of red rust, light orange and military green is a must have this season for everyday rains. Synthetic jackets in Chnese white and lemony yellow works best on any outfit.
Blacks and grays are totally out this season. Dark colours are totally no-no. The wardrobe during the monsoons is restricted to the 2 Cs: colour and comfort. It's best to invest on trendy monsoon wear, an umbrella and a transparent rain coat. No matter what you wear, the transparent raincoat will always make you look super sexy.
Rubber mules and slippers in bright shades look great. Hot pink, navy blue, red and orange are the hottest colours for footwear this season.
Keep your leather pumps and boots safe inside your shoe cabinet.
Leather bags are out this season. Opt for transparent plastic gigantic bags in bold colours. Remember: the bigger, the better.
Give your cakes and desserts extra touch of style and elegance with chocolate crafts
Only desserts
> Give your cakes and desserts extra
touch of style and elegance with
chocolate crafts. Learn chocolate
crafting in a one day workshop. Learn
to make chocolate fans, chocolate
cigars, chocolate curls, chocolate
lattices and various other chocolate
designs at Indulge...Cakes, Chocolates
and more
Where: 4th floor, Devang building,
Dadabhai cross road no.3, Vile-Parle
(West)
Contact: 98219 01740
> Learn professionally to make tasty and
easy eggless cakes like dutch truffle, fresh
cream n fresh fruit cake, pound cake,
dates and walnut cake and choco chips
cake, brownies, cookies and assorted
chocolates in a practical workshop.
Where: Andheri (West)
Contact: 9820328740
> An enterprising professional
consultant and trainer in baking and
confectionary 'Sonjuhi' is conducting a
professional workshop wherein all you
dessert lovers can learn 14 varities of
Mousses, Souffles, Tiramisu, Death by
Chocolate Mousse, Mango Delight,
Blueberry Cheese Cake and many more
varieties. It's time you indulge in the
superb range of delightful and yummy
desserts.
When: June 3
Where: Juhu, Vile Parle
Contact: 26206232, 26209811
Environment special
> Mocha TreeHugger's celebrates World
Environment Day. The chef has created
an exclusive organic menu for you to
indulge in. Ginger lemonade,
watermelon and feta salad with garlic
croutons, organic bistro garlic fries and
organic bread pudding, are just some of
the tantalizing items featured on the
menu. Join the green movement, opt for
our organic menu and eat the eco way!
When: June 1 to 7
Where: Mocha Mojo, Classic Corner
Building, Near Holy Family Hospital,
Hill Road, Bandra (West)
> Shop for Change Fair Trade, a section
25 not for profit company is celebrating
World Environment Day. For the first
time, Shop for Change Fair Trade will be
presenting a range of fair trade certified
mango products that be on offer for
special tastings. These products will
range from mango pickles, to mango
jams, etc. In addition to this, Shop for
Change will also have a range of Fair
Trade certified T-shirts by No Nasties
When: June 5, 5pm to 9pm
Where: Carter Road, Bandra (West)
> Omved Lifestyle consists of a wide
range of ayurganic products that
celebrates a Re-cycle Week for all their
customers. Walk-in to any of the Omved
stores with any brands' empty
shampoo, conditioner, body shower
gels, creams. Lip balm bottles and get
a 15% discount on the same product
from Omved. This is an initiative that
they have taken to re-cycle and save
the environment. Visit www.omved.com
for further details
When: Till June 5
Where: Omved Stores across Mumbai:
Phoenix Mills (Lower Parel), Inorbit Mall
(Vashi), Ghatkopar City Mall and Thane
Korum Mall
Delicacies
> Here's a new menu for all the lovers
of Indian cuisine. Prepared by
renowned celebrity chef Gautam
Mehrishi, dishes hold the essence of
delicate spices, authentic flavors and
aromas of delicacies from different
parts of North and West Coastal India.
The new menu has an eclectic mix of
rich vegetarian, meat and seafood
delights, from Lobster Neerulli and
Norwegian Pink Salmon to Tandoor ke
Phool and Kofta Dilhush - it all makes a
special gastronomical treat!
Where: Jewel of India, Nehru Centre,
Worli
When: June 1 onwards
Contact: 24949204/24949435
> Kathiyawadi Food Festival - a
celebration of authentic and rich
cuisine at Rajdhani, a premium
vegetarian Thali restaurant.
Experience the exquisite delicacies
of Kathiyawad at Rajdhani with
specialties like Ringna no hollo,
undhiyu, kathiyawadi masala khichdi,
bajri rotla, turiya sambhariya,
khichiyu, chokha ni kheer and lot
more.
Where: Rajdhani outlets across
country
When: June 3 to 12
Theatre
> Rajendra Butala presents
Manoranjan Mania's new social
comedy play 'Mrs. ne Mathe Besadine
Rakho.' Written-Directed-Produced by
Imtiaz Patel. Millionaire's son, Kaushik
does not give marriage any more
importance than a video game. That is
why after one month of his 1st divorce,
he remarries with the same grandeur
as the first one. In the due course,
Kausik realises, marriage is not just
another video game.
When: June 5, 9pm
Where: Prabodhan Thakare, Borivli
> Kaustubh Trivedi presents VNV
productions new family entertainer
comedy play 'Dont Worry pappa Hu
Chhu Ne?' A Gujurati play written by
Dilip Rawal, directed by Arvind Vakeria
and co-produced by Avani Modi. The
cast include Sai Barve, Aliraza Namdar,
Shetal Rajda, Dinyar Tirandaz,
Devashish Savani and Arvind Vekaria
When: June 5, 7.45pm
Where: Chavan, Sachivalaya
Workshops
> Learn professionally the secrets of
tarot-cards.Sign up for this workshop to
learn the intricacies of tarot cards.The
workshop will also help you to
understand the basics of Handwriting
and signature analysis,crystal healing,
crystal prediction and vaastu.
Where: Kandivli (West)
When: June 1 onwards
Contact: 9769777036
> A team will introduce children to a
world of colors, shapes, drawing,
modeling, illustration, storytelling,
magic and theatre, in a personalized
program stimulating their
imagination.
When: Every Thursday and Saturday
Contact: 9930483966
> Potrodi Creations is conducting one
day rangoli workshop. Learn under
water and above water rangoli in this
workshop.
When: June 1 and June 8
Where: New DN Nagar, Andheri (West)
Contact: 26329375, 9004160658
> Give your cakes and desserts extra
touch of style and elegance with
chocolate crafts. Learn chocolate
crafting in a one day workshop. Learn
to make chocolate fans, chocolate
cigars, chocolate curls, chocolate
lattices and various other chocolate
designs at Indulge...Cakes, Chocolates
and more
Where: 4th floor, Devang building,
Dadabhai cross road no.3, Vile-Parle
(West)
Contact: 98219 01740
> Learn professionally to make tasty and
easy eggless cakes like dutch truffle, fresh
cream n fresh fruit cake, pound cake,
dates and walnut cake and choco chips
cake, brownies, cookies and assorted
chocolates in a practical workshop.
Where: Andheri (West)
Contact: 9820328740
> An enterprising professional
consultant and trainer in baking and
confectionary 'Sonjuhi' is conducting a
professional workshop wherein all you
dessert lovers can learn 14 varities of
Mousses, Souffles, Tiramisu, Death by
Chocolate Mousse, Mango Delight,
Blueberry Cheese Cake and many more
varieties. It's time you indulge in the
superb range of delightful and yummy
desserts.
When: June 3
Where: Juhu, Vile Parle
Contact: 26206232, 26209811
Environment special
> Mocha TreeHugger's celebrates World
Environment Day. The chef has created
an exclusive organic menu for you to
indulge in. Ginger lemonade,
watermelon and feta salad with garlic
croutons, organic bistro garlic fries and
organic bread pudding, are just some of
the tantalizing items featured on the
menu. Join the green movement, opt for
our organic menu and eat the eco way!
When: June 1 to 7
Where: Mocha Mojo, Classic Corner
Building, Near Holy Family Hospital,
Hill Road, Bandra (West)
> Shop for Change Fair Trade, a section
25 not for profit company is celebrating
World Environment Day. For the first
time, Shop for Change Fair Trade will be
presenting a range of fair trade certified
mango products that be on offer for
special tastings. These products will
range from mango pickles, to mango
jams, etc. In addition to this, Shop for
Change will also have a range of Fair
Trade certified T-shirts by No Nasties
When: June 5, 5pm to 9pm
Where: Carter Road, Bandra (West)
> Omved Lifestyle consists of a wide
range of ayurganic products that
celebrates a Re-cycle Week for all their
customers. Walk-in to any of the Omved
stores with any brands' empty
shampoo, conditioner, body shower
gels, creams. Lip balm bottles and get
a 15% discount on the same product
from Omved. This is an initiative that
they have taken to re-cycle and save
the environment. Visit www.omved.com
for further details
When: Till June 5
Where: Omved Stores across Mumbai:
Phoenix Mills (Lower Parel), Inorbit Mall
(Vashi), Ghatkopar City Mall and Thane
Korum Mall
Delicacies
> Here's a new menu for all the lovers
of Indian cuisine. Prepared by
renowned celebrity chef Gautam
Mehrishi, dishes hold the essence of
delicate spices, authentic flavors and
aromas of delicacies from different
parts of North and West Coastal India.
The new menu has an eclectic mix of
rich vegetarian, meat and seafood
delights, from Lobster Neerulli and
Norwegian Pink Salmon to Tandoor ke
Phool and Kofta Dilhush - it all makes a
special gastronomical treat!
Where: Jewel of India, Nehru Centre,
Worli
When: June 1 onwards
Contact: 24949204/24949435
> Kathiyawadi Food Festival - a
celebration of authentic and rich
cuisine at Rajdhani, a premium
vegetarian Thali restaurant.
Experience the exquisite delicacies
of Kathiyawad at Rajdhani with
specialties like Ringna no hollo,
undhiyu, kathiyawadi masala khichdi,
bajri rotla, turiya sambhariya,
khichiyu, chokha ni kheer and lot
more.
Where: Rajdhani outlets across
country
When: June 3 to 12
Theatre
> Rajendra Butala presents
Manoranjan Mania's new social
comedy play 'Mrs. ne Mathe Besadine
Rakho.' Written-Directed-Produced by
Imtiaz Patel. Millionaire's son, Kaushik
does not give marriage any more
importance than a video game. That is
why after one month of his 1st divorce,
he remarries with the same grandeur
as the first one. In the due course,
Kausik realises, marriage is not just
another video game.
When: June 5, 9pm
Where: Prabodhan Thakare, Borivli
> Kaustubh Trivedi presents VNV
productions new family entertainer
comedy play 'Dont Worry pappa Hu
Chhu Ne?' A Gujurati play written by
Dilip Rawal, directed by Arvind Vakeria
and co-produced by Avani Modi. The
cast include Sai Barve, Aliraza Namdar,
Shetal Rajda, Dinyar Tirandaz,
Devashish Savani and Arvind Vekaria
When: June 5, 7.45pm
Where: Chavan, Sachivalaya
Workshops
> Learn professionally the secrets of
tarot-cards.Sign up for this workshop to
learn the intricacies of tarot cards.The
workshop will also help you to
understand the basics of Handwriting
and signature analysis,crystal healing,
crystal prediction and vaastu.
Where: Kandivli (West)
When: June 1 onwards
Contact: 9769777036
> A team will introduce children to a
world of colors, shapes, drawing,
modeling, illustration, storytelling,
magic and theatre, in a personalized
program stimulating their
imagination.
When: Every Thursday and Saturday
Contact: 9930483966
> Potrodi Creations is conducting one
day rangoli workshop. Learn under
water and above water rangoli in this
workshop.
When: June 1 and June 8
Where: New DN Nagar, Andheri (West)
Contact: 26329375, 9004160658
Of bhaiyyas, Bhojpuri and Bollywood connection
A Bollywood cast and crew braved the north Indian winter to give the muharat shot for the first-ever Bhojpuri film at the Shaheed Smarak in Patna. It was February 16, 1961, and the movie was 'Ganga Maiya Tohe Piyari Chadhaibon', which went on to become a huge hit.
Legend goes that the seeds for Bhojpuri cinema were sown after a chance conversation between the then India president Rajendra Prasad and Bollywood actor Nazir Hussain. Prasad asked Hussain why there were no movies being made in the native dialect.
Thus, a new regional film industry started taking shape. "In the last 50 years, much water has flown down the Ganga and the once fledgling industry which borrowed actors and singers from the Hindi film industry is now standing on its own feet," says Bhojpuri writer Vidur Chaturvedi. "The industry is now supported by eight television channels, has its own awards show, and a trade magazine."
Trade pundits estimate that each year nearly Rs25 crore is pumped into the industry and the turnover is more than double that amount. "The budgets are now increasing since the Bhojpuri market has great potential,' says filmmaker Mohanji Prasad.
However, the situation was different till a decade ago when the prosperous Bhojpuri film industry of the 1960s and '70s was in the doldrums due lack of financiers, good scripts and saleable actors. "In the '80s and '90s, some filmmakers who were not familiar with the language or culture of the Bhojpuri-speaking masses started churning out badly made films which relied on violence, innuendos and titillating item numbers to attract the target audiences," laments Chaturvedi.
The tide finally turned in the new millennium with the rise of superstars Ravi Kissen, Manoj Tiwari and Nirahua aka Dinesh Lal Yadav. Tiwari's 'Sasura Bada Paisewala', which was made at a modest budget of Rs30 lakh, is said to be the first Bhojpuri film to have raked in profits amounting to Rs15 crore.
Kissen points out that the Rs200-crore Bhojpuri film industry is making huge profits. "In Bihar and Uttar Pradesh each, there are nearly 400 theatres dedicated to Bhojpuri films," he adds. "There are similar markets in other parts of the country catering to the Bhojpuri-speaking migrants. In Maharashtra, there are nearly 35 theatres for Bhojpuri films."
Though quite a few Bhojpuri films are shot in UP and Bihar, Mumbai and other parts of Maharashtra are the preferred destinations due to the access to skilled labour and better production and post production facilities.
Bollywood's growing interest in its country cousin is also giving a boost to the industry. With Hindi film producers and actors taking a keen interest in Bhojpuri films, the industry is only going to get bigger and better, feel trade pundits.
Legend goes that the seeds for Bhojpuri cinema were sown after a chance conversation between the then India president Rajendra Prasad and Bollywood actor Nazir Hussain. Prasad asked Hussain why there were no movies being made in the native dialect.
Thus, a new regional film industry started taking shape. "In the last 50 years, much water has flown down the Ganga and the once fledgling industry which borrowed actors and singers from the Hindi film industry is now standing on its own feet," says Bhojpuri writer Vidur Chaturvedi. "The industry is now supported by eight television channels, has its own awards show, and a trade magazine."
Trade pundits estimate that each year nearly Rs25 crore is pumped into the industry and the turnover is more than double that amount. "The budgets are now increasing since the Bhojpuri market has great potential,' says filmmaker Mohanji Prasad.
However, the situation was different till a decade ago when the prosperous Bhojpuri film industry of the 1960s and '70s was in the doldrums due lack of financiers, good scripts and saleable actors. "In the '80s and '90s, some filmmakers who were not familiar with the language or culture of the Bhojpuri-speaking masses started churning out badly made films which relied on violence, innuendos and titillating item numbers to attract the target audiences," laments Chaturvedi.
The tide finally turned in the new millennium with the rise of superstars Ravi Kissen, Manoj Tiwari and Nirahua aka Dinesh Lal Yadav. Tiwari's 'Sasura Bada Paisewala', which was made at a modest budget of Rs30 lakh, is said to be the first Bhojpuri film to have raked in profits amounting to Rs15 crore.
Kissen points out that the Rs200-crore Bhojpuri film industry is making huge profits. "In Bihar and Uttar Pradesh each, there are nearly 400 theatres dedicated to Bhojpuri films," he adds. "There are similar markets in other parts of the country catering to the Bhojpuri-speaking migrants. In Maharashtra, there are nearly 35 theatres for Bhojpuri films."
Though quite a few Bhojpuri films are shot in UP and Bihar, Mumbai and other parts of Maharashtra are the preferred destinations due to the access to skilled labour and better production and post production facilities.
Bollywood's growing interest in its country cousin is also giving a boost to the industry. With Hindi film producers and actors taking a keen interest in Bhojpuri films, the industry is only going to get bigger and better, feel trade pundits.
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