Winter, although not as popular as summer, is the second most highly chosen time of the year to get married. Of course, some of you may be tired from all the weddings you attend over the summer but those are long gone and fall has well set in. With winter holidays setting in December becomes another popular month to get married.

Winter weddings are also fun. You get to wear thicker heavier fabrics and don’t have to worry about breaking a sweat. It’s a great opportunity to wear velvet as well as heavy silk saris. Since you won’t already be feeling weighed down by the summer heat, the cooler months allow you to dress more excessively.

Net saris maybe in style but they’re not exactly appropriate for the cold weather months so put them away till it gets a bit warmer again and get shopping for more appropriate clothing.

A great start is to pair your saris with long-sleeved blouses. Don’t forget a matching shawl to keep you warm. Also keep in mind to opt for darker, richer colors and stay away from the pastels!

Wedding season, of course, and it’s in full swing! With July, being the popular month to get married, about to begin so does everything that comes with it. Shopping, selecting outfits for each event, buying gifts, the stress, food, and attending all these weddings are some of the important tasks we become engrossed in during this time which make summer pass by in a glimpse! For some people the fun turns into a drag after a long wedding season but for others, like me, who can’t get enough wedding season just isn’t long enough!

This month and next are busy with weddings and all about weddings here at Arzoo Mag. Wedding season hasn’t yet begun and there is already so much to think about and even more to do. Our wedding section is updated regularly to keep up with current tips and trends. We’ve added tons of new articles and features. Anything and everything you need to plan your dream shaadi can be found here. In addition, it’s not all about the bride! Or…is it? Well, it’s about everyone who is part of a wedding. Whether you’re getting married or attending as a guest, it’s in your best interest to prepare now. Next week the Arzoo Team will be going on our annual summer and wedding shopping spree. This means we will hunt down all the latest trends and styles and bring them straight to you. As we begin this journey later next week and continue it through the week after we will be keeping you posted and updated right here through our daily BLOG! In the meantime, we would like to know how YOU are preparing for wedding season…or, if you’re even going to prepare at all!

Wedding season is almost a month away but the invitations have already started pouring in. I’ve already set dates for two weddings in May, (more…)

Sure, I admit it. The Arzoo Blog! has been a bit out of touch lately. It tends to happen when writers suffer from “writer’s blocks” but the best part is that when the writer’s block is cleared we writers come up with even better ideas and more appealing material. Arzoo Mag readers should be happy to know that we’re back in touch now and with much, much going on as we quickly approach the wedding season. If you’re not already familiar, wedding season unofficially begins on the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend and continues through September with June being the most popular of months. With the starting of the season we will be launching our wedding season survival guide and an issue catered to weddings and weddings alones. Wedding planning, attending weddings, weddings in our culture, fashionable updates, menu planning and wedding food, and so on. It may seem far away but we’re already quickly sailing through March and before you know it April and then May! That’s when the fun begins. School’s are out, the sun is warm, and weddings are in full swing. Don’t miss great articles like “How to Survive Wedding Season” and many more. Sure, the March issue is a bit behind but we’ll be catching up soon. Happy Reading

As wedding season comes closer, I begin to wonder. What will I wear? It’s not a matter of not having enough clothes but more so of what to wear when and matching jewelry and accessories. The usual dilemma of course. The biggest problem I encounter is whether I will be overdressed. In my opinion, of course not! There is no such thing to as being overdressed for a wedding. I will obviously be appropriately dressed. Then what’s the bigger problem? Well, even though I will be appropriately dressed for the occasion, everyone else will be underdressed! That poses a huge problem and threat because if everyone else is underdressed then that does make me overdressed. Doesn’t it? Ok, so I’m obviously feeling a bit threatened here. Now is it my fault that people are cheap and don’t want to go buy nice things for themselves? Or, is it my fault that they don’t own anything decent? Or that they have bad taste! What’s wrong with people I say. Is it just not “in” anymore to deck out. Or maybe people are too overoccupied with matching jewelry and shoes and makeup that they no longer actually pay attention to the fabric they are wrapping themselves in. Only time will tell what will become of our culture.

Give it a thought! In the meantime, I must go decide what to wear to tonight’s big event I’m thinking of my new lengha sari. The colors are bright and the embroidery sparkles. I may even settle for a classic partywear in eggplant with kundan work and a pricetag worth even more. What do you suggest?

Spring into fashion this year with bright colors, new looks, and regal outfits. Don’t just stick to pastels. Brighter hues will carry you into the summer and ready for wedding season which is right around the corner! This year there’s a craze for lenghas; lengha saris; and stylish, regal outfits. (more…)

The New Year is just days away. With 2009, it’s time for some changes. New beginnings, new articles, new fashion trends, and a NEW Arzoo Mag. Watch for the new and improved Arzoo Mag starting January 1st, which will feature more BLOGS!, better articles, new writers, tons of new fashion, and guides to get you going for the whole year. Our biggest section, WEDDING, will be equipped with great advice and planning for the wedding season. Here’s a sneak peak…

Fashion Forward for Spring and Summer. Featuring our Desert Safari Collection…right in time for the warmer months. Sophisticated cotton saris. Trendier churidars. Loads of new recipes. January’s Food Section: Endless Biryanis. Beauty Secrets of the Stars! Bollywood’s all new releases. Will Bollywood improve in 2009 to make up for it’s 2008 loss? Or, will it stay the same? What new stars will be joining the industry next year? Complete Guides on Travelling to Gujarat and Rajasthan. More galleries and pictures. A look at our culture: traditions and customs and the history of it all. Plus…don’t miss our newest additions to the LIFESTYLE section featuring an Author of the Month for every month to come plus Book Reviews. Keep reading Arzoo Mag to answer all your questions and learn more!

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