If you have received an invitation to a cocktail party and have no clue what to wear. The cocktail dress is probably the “little black dress” and it is the universally accepted look for cocktail parties.
Cocktail dresses are also referred to as a cocktail gown, are a woman’s piece of clothing that generally displays a shorter length and worn when one has been invited to a cocktail party. Cocktail dresses come in a variety of shapes, sizes, colors and lengths.

Fit of the cocktail dress: you should adjust the silhouette of the cocktail dress according to your figure, keeping the top and waist slim and fitted. An all-over trim fit, is great on most body types.
Remember, do not try to fit into a dress that is cut too low or is too tight; the results could be disastrous.

Length of the cocktail dress: When choosing from the many existing cocktail dresses, you should think carefully about some of the lengths that you may come across. The length of a cocktail dress varies and can range from a mini length to something that stops above the ankles whereas some cocktail dresses stop just above the knee. So hit upon the one that suits you. And you can carry well.

Fabric of the cocktail dress: Today, cocktail dresses come in an array of beautiful materials, with silk, satin, and chiffon being the most popular choice.

Color of the cocktail dress: When choosing the color of your cocktail dress, you should keep in mind that during the summer season flower-patterned, light pink, sky blue, pale green and yellow, as well as other pastels look good during this season. For a winter gathering, gray, black, dark brown and dark blue cocktail dresses are quite flattering.

And black is the universal for both the seasons.
Most cocktail dresses serve right for you to accessorize, you can add charm to your look by adding pearls, diamonds, emeralds and gold or silver.

For any dress the key is, it should be accompanied by flattering jewelry, nice handbag, and footwear. The shoes that you select can also set off a cocktail dress - especially if you are sporting a shorter length. They are important, as they complete your look.
So now you know what to do when you get an invitation for a cocktail party…go have a blast!!!

Yoga has got star status today, imported from the west, it is gaining popularity…and there is no fitness status which can match its star status. But those days are no more there when these holistic regime followers used to be those bare-chested yogis in the hills. Yoga has gone through a big makeover has gone glam…

Staying in spirit of style
You might want to double up your gym gear as your yoga togs but keep the following pointers in your mind. If you are planning to go stylish, it is absolutely ok but don’t forget the stress lay on the right color combo to get maximum benefits out of your activity. Suitably, white or light pastel shades, since they invoke satgram or a sense of purity and serenity in ones body.

Cool cool cotton
For yoga gear, choice a suitable fabric must be the topmost priority. While high intensity workout requires sweat- absorbent fabrics, but if you wear the same fabric for yoga, it would indeed be a messy affair for you…..too sweaty to let you at peace.
Loose cotton fits, work the best for yoga. If lycra or spandex are picked by you, then choose those with higher cotton content.

While gym gear is made of slightly thicker fabric, yoga gear is thinner and not body hugging. The lowers you choose should be straight, parallel fitting and must not hang below the ankles………moreover tight fitting clothes can make it tough for you to perform exercises that needs stretching. Also, since yoga is practiced in the open, synthetics can make you sweat you even more.
Some ethnic touch
 What could be yoga without any ethnic touch?
Cotton tees with some spiritual print can be a great deal, since they add the style factor to you. You can also accessorize with a rudraksh, worn around your neck, or worn around your wrist.

Yoga mat
Direct contact with earth can reduce yoga’s effect on your body. This is why yoga is always performed on a mat. These mats also prevent dirt that may trouble you in those inhalation kriyas. Yoga is also a form of worship for some, so it should not be performed with shoes or socks on.

Color is no more just used in defining your personality, it equally is important as far as decorating your home is concerned. Your choice of color describes your personality along with what kind of mood you are holding. Color can make quite a lot of difference to the size and proportion of a room. Different colors have different impacts-positive, negative, soothing, vibrant etc.

Home Décor in Neutral colors (White, Taupe and Beige):

Neutral Colors can give your home a very sophisticated and warm look. Like Off White or Beige colored furniture gives very simple, peaceful look. Dark colors like browns, rust and blacks give more of a warm comforting rusting look. Whites and pale colors reflect light more to making room appear larger while dark colors make room appear cozier and smaller.

Let’s see how different colors have different Psychology:

BLACK: Dark, very powerful which can even look depressing if used in excess. Thus a nominal use can work fairly well. To be used just to give contrast to other light colors.

BROWN: even this color is to be used in limits. It gives a warm and comfortable look due to its earthy tone. To be used mainly in living rooms and in study rooms.

WHITE: Known as Color of Purity and Peace. Gives a feeling of immense relaxation and soothe, thus used mainly in bathrooms.

GRAY: A very formal and dark color thus used very rarely that too in paintings, borders etc. Not to be used in walls because of its boring looks.

BLUE: It has always been considered as a Soothing Color, the color of water thus very relaxing and cool. It is mainly used in bedrooms with some other contrasting colors.

YELLOW: A color which gives energy. A bright, vibrant color used to give happiness and warmth to any desired room. A wall of yellow with other contrasting brown furniture can do magic.

GREEN: Also known as Nature’s color thus used to give a natural and warm look especially in children’s room for its brightness.

PINK: As always been known as Feminine so is its look if we consider home décor as well. To be used in limitation. Generally used in children’s bedrooms and even bathrooms.

RED: Strongest of all, used to denote strength and passion. Not to be used much in bedrooms as has aggressive effect as well. Mostly used in kitchens or dining rooms.

ORANGE: Considered to be a lively and vibrant color used in any desired room to give an energetic look.

Color can motivate us, change how we view something and even change our moods tremendously. Thus one should be aware of there effects before using them in home to maintain Peace of Mind.