A Pretty Pic to Brighten up a dark Monday!

Photo from Malaika Adnan - I assume outfit must be hers.

Rani Emaan – My Review

My experience with Rani Emaan staff was fairly good, I emailed them, they emailed back fairly quickly discussed options with me and sent sketches and updates after each discussion. I dealt with a lady named Rizwana who was very helpful throughout the process, I also spoke with Farzeen (one half of the designer duo) who was a pleasure to talk to, friendly and didn't give me any sort of attitude when I mentioned I am on a budget and requested a discount (some Pakistani designers are known to hang up at the mention of a tight budget or a discount request!) The fact that she didn't give me one is beside the point! At least the lady dealt with my request in a polite and tameezdar manner!

The main thing I stumbled on and which proved to be an issue was that they didn't have many examples of the types of kaam (embroidery) they could do on an outfit, its well and good to discuss on the phone but I would have liked to have seen swatches/samples and close up photos to give me an idea…

The Outfit:

My outfit on the whole is very pretty and pretty much what I had requested cut wise, it has a lot of flair and the lining and churidaar are also both very good quality..

The main thing I felt let down by was the kaam… I specifically said I do not like sequins and this is what I got all across the bodice! 

The work below the bodice was lovely however, the sequins were the most prominent.

I am not going to complain too much as I like the outfit in general but when you’re paying designer prices you do feel let down when a main element isn't quite 100%. The other issue which has cropped up many times in the past (not just a RE issue but something I suffer from across the board) is that chiffon just isn't durable – after just a few wears the sleeves are completely ruined and stitching has come undone on one of the kalis… For the price paid I would have liked to have the option to wear it again but it’s in a bit of a state now…

What I love is the kaam they did on the daaman and if they had done the same on the top this would have been a 10/10 outfit for me, again this small issue could have been rectified if only they had provided good quality close ups of the kaam offered.

On the whole I got many compliments on this outfit and did enjoy wearing it – would I recommend Rani Emann? I think so – I've seen many a glowing review especially where bridals are concerned and so would like to put my own issue down to mis-communication – perhaps if I had been more specific from my end and sent pictures of what I wanted rather than relying on them I may have ended up with the perfect outfit!

Our Obsession - A Guest Post!

Hello People!!

I have a review for you today from the Super Lovely Obsession99! She recently got married *Massive Congrats!!!* and her very cool blog has chronicled her pre-wedding experience which has been a delight to read!

When I saw her gorgeous wedding pics I fell in love with her outfit and she has very kindly shared her experience with designer Sarah Salman below - Enjoy xoxo

Hello there SuperSummer's fans :) I'm Obsession99 & I would like to thank SS for letting me be a part of her purty purty blog!

I recently got married and brides-to-be know how exactly hectic it is to find that ideal Big Day Dress especially if you are somewhere abroad and don't have direct access to Desi bridal wear. 

My reception dress was designed by Sarah Salman, a bestie of my SIL, who is not only a superb designer but also a lovely person to interact with. Since the dress was from my in laws side, my mother in law gave her all the lil' details that she wanted to see in my dress. Briefly, she wanted a long gown in oceanic colors and majority of the blingy embroidery on the lower part of the dress since I was going to be wearing long necklaces (something traditional from my in laws side :D) The order was placed two months before my wedding. 

It was made on time and the process as per my mother in law was really very smooth! I mean where do you see THAT happening these days right? When I saw what I was going to wear, I wanted to scream in excitement! Most brides-to-be would never wait till the last moment to see what they are going to wear on their big day especially if its from their in laws side, but every blood cell inside me was thankful to my in laws for deciding to go with her. Not only were the colors absolutely gorgeous but the embroidery work was something you don't find everywhere. I was in love with my in laws and Sarah all over again! Sarah Salman proved to be a true designer in her work and fine finishing. The embroidery was fine thick dabka and kora, naqsi and Sarah used matching stones on the huge motif on my daman. She took everything my MIL wanted into consideration! Without exaggeration everyone asked me who designed the dress on the reception and I was thrilled to wear it. She made me look like the bride I wanted to be :)

Sarah has a lovely boutique in gulberg where its best for ladies to visit her to see what she has in store since she is also not big on online display of her latest collections. When I had a chance to visit her I instantly fell in love with her formals and bridals. The colors she used were all very unique and appealing unlike what you find at other places where you find all kindsa kinsda colors, you know the hurting-my-eyes kindsa colors.

Her specialty? Light and the prettiest tones everrr so Ima Fan!

Best,

Obsession99

Blog: obsession99.com

I'm BACKKK!!!!!!

Was a bit busy doing some great things with  higher purpose!! Now back to reality and life and back to the blog!!!

Have some good things coming your way peeps!!! Got a review coming from a very lovely fellow blogger this week hopefully (hint hint!) I've also finally written up my Rani Emaan review - just got to take pics - Review for 'The Hoop' is also on its way - got the pics ready for this one just need to write and lots of other beautiful bits and pieces!!!

Sultry Monday

Another Stunning Sabyasachi number - sooo beautiful!!

Sridevi looks pretty amazing - the whole look is just perrrrrfect!

Boo hooo its Monday!

How colourful, bright and most importantly cheerful!

Something to cheer us up on a Monday!

These suits are from Phulkari in Ilford, London by designer Charu Parashar - not someone I had heard of before but I like these!!

Digital Revolution!

Hello people!!

I want to talk about another one of my favourite designers – Tarun Tahiliani! I fell in love with his designs when I spotted Katrina in the most beautiful anarkali I have ever seen!! Big Words I know but I just think it is exquisite!! It’s quite an old design now but I still think it’s GORGEOUS!! Anyway – I tried to contact the  people at TT without any response and didn’t have the time to visit his store on my last trip to Delhi which was I was disappointed about so I just had to let it go… esp as this is a design which in my opinion cant be replicated well!  (If anyone thinks they can, get in touch ;0)

Well…. On to the present!!!

I have been talking a lot about digital prints (I am currently sat in a blue Miss Selfridge Digital Print Top!) and they seem to be everywhere but I just spotted some in Tarun Tahilianis collection on Pernias Pop Up Shop which is the best one I have seen! The outfits have a really good combo of prints, cuts and colours and I love the way he has mixed traditional cuts with modern prints. The suits are my favourite (took me a while to decide)! In particular the anarkali BUT I do love the lehngas too – would be perfect for a mehndi/sangeet! All of these are available on Pernias Pop Up shop which is my current go to site! I can see current collections with prices and details which is sooo helpful! Prices for the TT collection are out of my budget but I am happy to drool from afar and take some inspiration from…. Will let you know what form it takes!