SS 2015 trends and their suitability on Indian women #stylecafe

Three fashion trends of SS 15 - Which should catch and match Indian taste and sensibilities 

1. Cropped blouse with culottes or A-line skirts 

Crop top is turning into a favourite trend and a restored style from last season . We Indians have been flaunting crop top from centuries in form of Saree blouses :-) hence its not new for our eyes and wardrobes . Pairing it with pleated or voluminous pair of culottes will add a modest touch . 

Jacket /sheer panels / Wide  belts helps in creating a peek-a -boo effect . The styling and detailing of a crop top will greatly depend on your body structure and your proportions. 

Style Café's tip - Keep it simple by picking neutral shades or non-striking prints as the style itself is quite bold . Its a big no for offices or work places .

2. Power shoulder 

Its a trend which embraces lots of femininity and romanticism into it . A little skin show is inevitable . You can pick a style which helps you accentuate your best features . The style will favour ladies who have toned or  athletic upper bodies as it creates a focus on the shoulders and arms . You can even replicate the style in Indian tunics and saree blouses .

Style Café's tip - Wear non-clingy fabrics( upper half) if you have a heavy hip line . In case of inverted triangles , keep it very simple and try to wear the style in darker colours . Again a big no for office wear ( If worn without a jacket)

3. Coloured suits -

Indian love for colours is well known . A coloured suit can add a punch in your office wardrobe . Pair it with neutral shirts and blouses to maintain work decorum . Colours like matte fuchsia and wine look elegant as well as chic .Wear deep and dark colours if you are on curvier side . Pair them with simple accessories ,structured handbags and shoes for a more formal look .

Style Café's tip - Be very careful in picking the right fabric and textures for your shape . Matt textures with less Lycra content are more forgiving . 

Style Cafe
Visual branding advisor and Image consultant 

Your consultant Anu Mittal Tayal  has been trained at Fashion Institute of technology by world renowned Image masters of New York city 

Do you dream for a dream wardrobe ? #stylecafe

Lets be very honest ! 

How many times you get stuck with this line ? 

' I HAVE NOTHING TO WEAR '

An Image consultant helps you in building up a wardrobe which will have following amazing features -

1. All garments flatter your unique shape and personal colouring

2. Separates which mix and match wonderfully

3. The garments and accessories which blend with your lifestyle and comfort level

4.  Ample ideas to add new trends 

This dream wardrobe cannot be built overnight ......

• You have to pass through an engrossing procedure which will help you understand yourself , your Image and your needs in a better and more scientific way.

• The end result is a serviceable , cost effective and a practical wardrobe .

• You get to learn about the Cluster and Capsule building . It helps you in fabricating a sharp and powerful Image by using your wardrobe as a tool .

Style Cafe
Visual branding advisor and Image consultant 

Your consultant Anu Mittal Tayal  has been trained at Fashion Institute of technology by world renowned Image masters of New York city 

Do you follow trends at random ? #stylecafe

Where should your Kurta/ Indian tunic end ? At your lower thighs , Knees or below knees ?

Did you ever gave a thought on the above aspect ? Or do you just follow the current trends ?

Is your present wardrobe of kurtas making you look slimmer , Taller or well proportionate ? 

A body shape analysis ( Vertical and horizontal ) will let you pin down the most flattering and appropriate shape and length for your Indian tunic/Kurta as well as your salwar or Chudidaar .

• Girl with a petite frame will almost get drowned in a long kurta if worn with a  pair of contrast leggings . 
• A kurta which ends at the unflattering portion of woman's body will accentuate her flaws to many degrees .
• A jewel neckline with heavy embroidery can highlight a thick neck or a double chin in disapproving way.

We also suggest the right detailing ( Embroidery/ laces/patterns )and its placement which will assist you in highlighting your assets and best features ( Like your shaped derrière / your long legs / your neck and face )

It also helps you to cover-up or camouflage your problem areas if any ( Like heavy arms or hips / a double chin or a petite frame ) 

Style Cafe
Visual branding advisor and Image consultant 

Your consultant Anu Mittal Tayal  has been trained at Fashion Institute of technology by world renowned Image masters of New York city 

Are you a confident shopper when it comes to buying clothes for your shape ?

Figure mapping at STYLE CAFE 

Have you ever noticed that the a dress, a Shirt or a trousers which looked amazingly gorgeous on your friend or relative looked awful on you ?

This might have happened not because you are less attractive than him/her , but possibly because you have a different body type .

People classify body types on fruits or different names ..like pear n apple

We at STYLE CAFE honestly believe in respecting our bodies and those humble fruits too , hence we honour it by giving appropriate architectural names .

These are the major categories and there are further sub categories too . 

Process of Figure mapping at Style Cafe

Time duration - 2 hours

Consultation Fee - INR 1500

1.Figure analysis

2. Dress suggestions for your unique body type

 3.Explore the Accessory and colour selection for your proportions 

4. Learning the power of garment fit and alterations 

Our Goal 

1. To make you figure confident 

2. To assist you in right selection 

3. Help you achieve your visual goals  a. Taller  b. Slimmer  c. Figure perfect 

ANALYSIS OUTCOME 

1. Body shape awareness

2. Sharp shopper

3. Pro at Clothing and accessory selection 

4. You learn to shape your body with right clothing , fabrics and silhouettes to create a visual  illusion of a near perfect figure .

Your consultant Anu Mittal Tayal has been trained at Fashion Institute of technology by world renowned Image masters of New York city 

Are you aware of your skin undertone Or your personal colouring ? #stylecafe

Personal Image consulting services at STYLE CAFE

Colour Consultation - DISCOVER YOUR PERSONAL COLOUR PALETTE

Time duration ~ 1 to1.5 hours

If you feel that you are confident enough to pull off any colour ... We agree ...only to an extent :-)
You will agree that you receive more compliments is certain colours . A colour analysis will help you pin down those specific colours logically and scientifically .
 A close colour analysis will reveal about your unique skin undertone ,which is a combination of your skin's Melanin (Blue) + Haemoglobin(Red) + Carotene (Yellow) .


 Correct colours for your unique skin tone can make you look :
# Healthy and vital
# Well rested
# Younger
# Connected to their clothing

Wrong colours for your unique skin tone can make you look :
# Discoloured
# Intensify textures and wrinkles on your face
# Make you appear tired and perhaps unwell
# Drain , Gray the face

Example - A red colour can have plenty of variations . A deep red , a warm red , a pale red , a true red or a bright red . Similarly a green can be too warm for your skin tone or too deep for your colouring or can be too muted for your skin and hair colour intensity ....feeling bit confused ? We are there to help you with right advice for colours @Style Cafe        
 After a detailed colour analysis of your skin tone, you will be able to choose the right red or right green for your skin tone . After colour consultation you will emerge into a more COLOUR CONFIDENT person and you will be equipped to pick the right colours for your clothes, hair colour and make-up. It will help you to avoid expensive mistakes and most importantly, it will enhance your self-assurance .
Your Right colours have the power to take you many levels ahead in appearance sector .
After consultation you will be getting colour templates for your reference .

Requirements - A make-up free face with neatly tied hair .

Price - INR 1500

Anu Mittal Tayal
stylecafebyanu@gmail.com
91-9871612677

Spring summer 2015 colours

Spring summer 2015 ~ Wardrobe building tips with new colours

Soon we will be bidding goodbye to winters and the winter wardrobe . New fresh colours will be invading the market and fashion magazines . 

SS15 colours are quite modish and fresh like dew . All forecasted colours of SS15 have their own sweet charm and are capable of invoking different emotions in us. Few are energising and few create a sense of calmness . 

My favourites are Marsala , Strawberry ice and Scuba blue as they will be fun to play with prints and accessories .

Neutrals like Titanium ,Glacier gray and toasted almond will be great as anchors .

 Lu cite green, Custard and Tangerine will be great as accents and can add a fun element in any traditional or monotonous colour scheme .

Lavender herb and Strawberry ice will attract the romantic and girlish personalities .

Greens like woodbine and Treetop have a coolness factor which makes them more subtle and classy.

Orange family is getting its long due and it has re-occurred this time as Tangerine . Its quite softer and more wearable compared to last years celsosa Orange. 

Blue is the new black and is emerging as all time favourite with designers and merchandisers . Cool , calm and muted blue like aquamarine and dusk blue will favour classic and elegant wardrobes . Scuba blue has its own vibrancy and slightly loud character.

Wardrobe with SS15 colours 

Colour selection should ideally be based on three major factors 

1. Our skin tone - What skin tone you are blessed with ? Warm or cool ?Its popularly said the 'If Colour walks before you than its not your colour'. A right colour worn near your face can make you look healthy and vibrant and even young . Classic blue will look great on a Cool skin tone person whereas Custard and woodbine will compliment a warm hue person. 

2. Occasion - Neutrals paired with accent looks great and trendy for office wear. Titanium , Classic blue , Glacier gray and Sandstone are the serene neutrals of this palette .You should be very clear about the message you want to send out through your clothing . You can save the feminine and fashionable prints for evening and weekend wear. 

3. Time of the day - Light and warm colours suit day wear and heavy and deep colours are more appropriate for evening wear.

Be colour confident and colour happy #stylecafe 

Anu Mittal Tayal

Planning to buy a coat ?

A three point check list before investing into a Coat ! 
Ask few questions to yourself before indulging into this investment piece .

1. Colour - Does it suits your skin tone ? Will it blend with your existing staples ? Is the colour appropriate for the occasion ? Is the print or embellishment right for your proportions or size ? Is the texture or lustre of fabric right for you ?

2. Fit - It's the second most important factor .Does it flatter your shape ? Do the seams and silhouette stay in shape after you wear it and most importantly after you sit or move ? Does it have enough allowance for a sweater or a cardigan ? Is the hemline even ?

3. Quality - Is the fabric looking fresh and stable ? Are all the trims ,seams and lining good enough ? Check for any piling or loose threads . Check the garment from its reverse size .Make sure buttons and button holes are functional . If there is any pattern like checks or pinstripes , be sure that they perfectly match at seams #stylecafe

Anu Mittal Tayal

Image consultant