TOP 5 FASHION TAKE BACKS FROM THE CITY.
If you’re in town, you gotta dress like the Delhi girls;
with a huge appetite for fashion, they go all out as far as color, designs
& accessories go. Here are 5 fashion take backs from the city.
1. Get a traditional outfit. The most
obvious one. The outfits can range from a salwar kameez (loose pants & a
long flowy top), saree and a lehenga choli (long skirt with a blouse).
Ready-mades are available in almost every market, in numerous textures, colours
& styles. The drawback is that the choices run into millions (which is not
always a good thing!).
TDW Tip. If you’re getting a saree get a ‘pre-stitched’ one so that
it’s easy to drape. And if you want to go all out give it a Bollywood touch by
adding some bling to it.
2. 2. Mehendi. Better known to non-Indians as
‘temporary henna tattoo on the hands’. Pick a design & see the patterns
magically form on your palm.
TDW Tip. As Indian customs go, the girl gets her husband’s name
written somewhere within the pattern & he needs to look for it to prove to
her that he has sharp eyes & an active brain!! It’s an old ritual, so go
along with it & try this on your partner.
3. 3. Accessorize. Delhi girls are all about
the accessories – the bindi’s that go right in the middle of the 2 eyebrows,
vibrant glass bangles that adorn the hands, the toe rings for (obviously) the
toes… the list is too long.
TDW Tip. Get a clip-on nose ring just for fun & definitely
silver anklets for the ankles.
4.
4. Juttis.
Our favorite! Inspired from the Mughal era, the royals
wore highly embellished footwear called the 'juttis'. They are flat in nature with an M shaped front, adorned with
colorful embroidered thread work.
TDW Tip. Must buy, goes with any outfit – western or Indian!
5. 5. Visit a local parlor. This is for pure
leisure & relaxation. Go to a local parlor in the market of a residential
colony. They are small & homely. Plenty of options available from getting a
head massage to a mani- pedi to waxing, threading the list is endless. And
extremely reasonable.
TDW Tip. Get an oil based head massage – it’s bliss!
Contributions to the
list are most welcome.
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the city of Delhi & Agra for individuals & small groups. Our tours are
a combination of sightseeing, shopping, food & great conversation. These
trips can be anywhere from 2 hours to 2 days. Website: www.thedelhiway.com
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