Kantha Kraze :)

a perfect example of old world mixed with new.. Kantha is a traditional type of embroidery used to preserve and re-use vintage cotton saris, in small ethnic communities in Bengal, India.

kantha throws are original and one-of-a-kind pieces using vintage cotton fabrics in beautiful colors. Vintage saris are stitched together with tiny running stitches to form a slight delicate quilted effect. These original pieces are perfect for the end of your bed or draped on your couch, for that sophisticated elegance, or to curl under. The stitches also add aesthetic value to the throws.

Due to its age, each piece is delicate and the colors are mellowed due to years of washing.

Vintage Kantha Quilts from kinche.com

at kinche we source these quilts and some designs from place of origin, benefitting not only the workers but also the community of people involved in the process of making.

all our quilts at kinche are hand selected, designed, enzyme washed and cleaned to bring you the freshest of vintage experience.

pls have a look at our catalogue online and feel free to ask any questions ~

Kantha Vintage Throw by kinche.com

enjoy

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Also Available at Amazon >> http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=bl_sr_home-garden?_encoding=UTF8&field-brandtextbin=kinche&node=1055398

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winter wraps in pashmina ~ steal the stole!

pashmina stoles by kinche

a woman’s closet, they say, is incomplete without few accessories…i guess pashmina stole is one of the most sought after winter accessory..

be it your formal or casual ensemble, a dash of contrast color by a scarf can do wonders to your look!

plaid pashmina stole

from solids to plaids to embroidered, choose yours according to your winter wardrobe. use solid color stoles with prints, plaid or printed silk stoles to accentuate a solid color ensemble and embroidered ones for formal events.

winterburry chequer & plaid stole

experiment with eye catching pashmina colors according to the color trends for fall/winter 2013

the very classy, pashmina stole!

wrap your pashmina & experiment with different tying techniques to add interest to your ensemble. 

pashmina stoles/scarves works best with  - 

a jacket ~ wear contrast color, can go heavy depending on the jacket color (preferably contrast color)

a blouse ~ choose a light weight stole/scarf when wearing with a blouse

a dress – light weight, embroidered/plain or plaid depending on your dress

look good, feel good.

-Payal

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Women Work Wear Handbags ~ one is not enough! ;)

http://www.kinche.com

Be a working woman or a home maker, when it comes to shoes and bags, one ain’t enough! every occasion requires a different bag, clutches for partying, hobos/ big bags for shopping, totes for work and satchels for anytime

if your ensemble defines you, then your accessories accentuates your ensemble! choose one what you like and what you can carry comfortably! do not confuse it with whats in fashion and why you should flaunt it. keep a fair grip on the occasion and utility.

here are few suggestions from kinche, see it, like it and make it yours-

Wear to Work Bag - 

simple, stylish yet professional looking bags are the best. you do not want too much bling to attract unnecessary attention yet it shouldn’t be blah either!

keep quality in mind, always! a good leather bag will last you longer and will age well without causing you an unwanted embarrassment of skin peeling (in PVC bags) or fixtures coming out.

here are some finds for you – read on -

Wear to Work, leather Handbag, Calf Skin

kinche, grey Calf Skin Leather Handbag

Annalisa Black Leather Handbag

Annalisa handbag

and…change the game, flaunt the rules, be professional yet edgy..

kinche, Red Office Wear Leather Handbag

hope you enjoyed the post. watch out for next one as we will be back with more styles and handbags for you!

keep rocking

-Payal for kinche.com

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Dream Happy Dreams ~ Cotton Pajamas for Women

Women Night Wear

Put your feet up with a relaxing cup of green tea and unwind the day’s work sitting comfortably in our cotton Pajams! Yup, they were designed keeping comfort in mind as a second choice

First choice, believe it or not was to get my hands on a “pretty” pajama as I got tired with the choices available in the market! Some were pretty but bad in quality and if everything looked perfect the fit was pathetic!

The worst was lounging around in those at my friends place, hence started the quest for creating not only pretty pajamas but pajamas I can comfortabley strut around in!
(yeah I do not jump into a shower straight after waking up…a cup of coffee and newspaper is more important for me in the morning)

Also here is an interesting history of pajamas i found online which I thought would be fun to share with you guys!

history of women pajamas

and with much fan fare and drum roll I launch kinche nightwear, for my bffs and girlfriends around the world! I hope you like them as much as I loved designing them!

rose print cotton pajama! one of my favourites with striped inner belt and double sided ribbon to create interest. I imported all these accessories and embellishments as I couldnt find what I was looking for shop here>>

 

toile print pajamas for women

<<Toile De juoy is a print close to my heart as I am absolutely in love with toile prints, pink colour and linen fabric! Finished again with imported ribbons and embellishments.

pure cotton pajama with pom poms! Pure cotton pajama, with pom poms at the pocket, pink stripes piping and inner waist! >>>>> love!

polka dots, birds and ribbons! <<<< Peppy and cute, my experiment with crepe fabric turned out really well! The fabric is light and soft to touch!

See more at kinche.com, click here!

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Hand Crafted Wooden Nandi

Sourced from Gujrat, all the pieces in our Nandi collection are hand crafted and are actual Vintage Items. Use them to decorate the entrance or just put them together in a group on  coffee table.

Wooden Nandi’s can be used both in tradition land contemporary decor mixed with relevant items.

Hand Crafted Vintage Nandi, available at kinche.com

Each Nandi since is hand crafted, varies in size. You can buy a pair or single from kinche.com

Please note the items are pretty old but have been sealed with shellac/ epoxy to save them from deterioration.

 

 

 

Hand crafted Nandi/ Cow, Vintage

All artifacts are hand selected and refinished in a natural way.

http://www.kinche.com

 

Ilaria mai Italian Handbags at kinche.com

shop at kinche.com Now available at http://www.kinche.com

 

 

 

Each comme l’oiseau bag is realized in Milan, by Italian artisans, using Tuscan vegetable-tanned leather and many different fine Italian fabrics.

ilariamai and comme l’oiseau handbags collection were born in Milan, in 2010. The name is inspired by a poem of Paul Valéry: Il faut etre léger comme l’oiseau, et non comme la plume.

The comme l’oiseau handbag was created from the desire for a pure and versatile design, rich in possibilities of form and style, that accentuates above all the beauty of the materials: a hard Tuscan leather structure surrounds a soft reversible pouch, made of fine italian fabrics of different styles and types.

Ilaria mai Handbags available at kinche.com India

payal jaggi for www.kinche.com

Solar Power! Spring Summer Color Trends 2012

a jolt of energy & fun – solar power stands true to its name!

Mango Dress

net a porter skirt in yellow

Zara Blazer with black piping

Zara Top

go for mellow yellow if you hv pale skin & a earthy tone yellow if you have olive or dark skin. neon yellow is quite a fun color but doesn’t suit every skin tone. experiment with different shades to find yours!

do not forget to add accessories to your wardrobe this spring in solar power yellow color. a bright yellow scarf or a handbag in yellow color is easy to choose and carry!

For the Home – shades of yellow got a bright spot in home trends and home decor this year. use it as an accent color or for wall art.

some of our products in color yellow -

vintage floral print in yellow color

beautiful vintage floral print in color yellow. use as a single picture on the wall or as a set of 4 to 6 prints. framed in white wooden frame they are definitely going to add class to your room!

vintage botanical print at kinche.com

work by Edward Step & William Watson from color plates selected and arranged by D. Bois of the Natural History Museum of Paris.

available at http://www.kinche.com

delivery free across India.

write to us if you have any fashion or home decor related queries at info@kinche.com

Color trends - http://payaljaggi.wordpress.com/2012/03/26/cockatoo-the-vintage-green-spring-summer-2012-top-color/

http://payaljaggi.wordpress.com/2012/03/23/spring-summer-2012-top-color-trends-tangerine-tango/

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cockatoo ~ the vintage green, Spring Summer 2012 Top Color

my favorite color this year, a mixture of blue & green! it reminds me of estate sales in california & flea market visits – just like ella moss quoted! cockatoo is also tiffany’s  signature color.

the best combination i feel with this color is the tangy orange, cream or peach. experiment with different shades of pink/ orange to see what looks best on you.

here are some of my fav finds from my fav shops!

• printed maxi dress, Mango	dress with cut out design, Zara
  Mango skirt+wear it with Zara blouse	ankle length pants, Mango+ wear it with Zara blouse

  and some cool accessories to pep up your ensemble!

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  Accessories 2012

-Payal

http://www.kinche.com

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Spring Summer 2012 Top Color Trends ~ Tangerine Tango

tangerine Tango ~ Spring Summer top color trend 2012

tippy tippy tap, what color you want…ummmm Tangerine? right! Spring Summer’s most sought after color, bright, colorful and cheerful!

a color of vitality and vigor, stick to it to add some zing to your wardrobe. orange clothes reflect a warm glow on the wearer’s face hence making the person look younger.

Spring Summer 2012 Color Trends

Mango Maxi Dress

Mango

Designer Yosef peretz at kinche.com

Available at Zara

Accessories – play  a major part when it comes to color trends for any season. If the color is too bold for you, you can always play around with the accessories. Be it shoes, handbags or Jewelry, don’t be afraid to buy in bold colors as accessories are meant to pep up the ensemble!

Anya Sushko Clutch Bag in Tangerine available at kinche.com

Mango Handbag

Mango Necklace

Mango Necklaear

Enjoy!

http://www.kinche.com

Launching in India | Marquis & Camus, Fashion Jewelry from NY

A perfect combination of femininity and edge, Marquis and Camus Jewelry brings a breath of fresh air in jewelry to India, with their superb designs and quality!

Marquis and Camus Necklace

All Marquis and Camus pieces are handmade & are made of vintage rare finds combined with contemporary counterparts. Ribbons, crystals & frills adorns these beautiful necklaces and bracelets.

Marquis and Camus Frill and Flowers Necklace

Ever since I discovered Marquis & Camus a few months ago I have been drooling over the unique pieces of art.  I am very happy to bring them to India and offer them to our discerning audience through kinche.com

Marquis & Camus Earrings

Marquis and Camus Bracelet

Launching next week at www.kinche.com

Watch out for it!

-Payal

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Timeless Fashion ~ Vintage Wear Trend 2012

Look Inside, Look Outside. And try to balance! Yup, it is tough to find things you love while trying to please everyone.

In a similar vien , Vintage Fashion is not everybody’s cup of tea!

There are plenty of reasons to appreciate Vintage clothing. For me it’s the quality, the timeless appeal, the chance to look different, to own a one of a kind piece & to top it all, a chance to tastefully recycle!

When it comes to Vintage, Two of my favorite styles are 1920′s Flapper & 1950′s Wiggle Dresses! I think the dresses or Apparel from this era epitomize feminine style.

And, since these are sensibilities from an era gone by –  flaunt shamelessly, after knowing what not to flaunt.

The Do’s & Dont’s of Vintage Style Dressing : Like any other trend or way of dressing,  ”less is more” here as well. Don’t go overboard trying to mimic the era completely.  My advice will be to make it your own and merge the old with the new. Choose wisely according to your body type & accessorize accordingly.

When buying Vintage clothing make sure you know the actual measurements – yours and the apparel. Don’t go just by the suggested sizes by the seller.

Classic Black Vintage Dresses ~ kinche.com

At kinche.com we have some lovely pieces of vintage dresses, available for delivery across India. These pieces are hand selected from various cities across the world. Sizes may vary accordingly – again, watch the actuals.

Happy Shopping

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Hot New Fashion from kinche.com Available in India Now

Printed Manta Rey Dress, Party wear dresses India, Printed dress for party India, Party wear for women

Women Evening Wear 

Israels’s top Designer dresses for celebrities now available in India, exclusively at http://www.kinche.com

Yosef, who is known for his tremendous talent and boundless imagination, sharp senses and audacity, alongside with his endless charisma and colourful personality, is still going strong after more than a decade.

In 2000, Yosef presented his first collection. Yosef’s avant-garde and visionary designs became the “must have” items for  celebrities and socialites.

Hot New Jumpsuit, Yosef Perez

Black & White Pret Collection @kinche

Designer Leggings

Evening Gown by Yosef Perez

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Enjoy!

http://www.kinche.com

-Payal

 

Decorative Bird Cages – Available at kinche.Boutique

Bring on the vintage grace and country look to your living room or bedroom with these hand painted birdcages in white.

Find new ways to get creative with them. You can place candles inside or plants.

Use them for wedding decor or just for a tea party at home or in your garden.

Decorative Teak Cage kinche.Boutique India

Here some pictures to give you some more ideas on decorating with cages..

<<<<< A beautiful set up with candles and bird cage adds warmth to a room and cozies it up! Choose wrought iron cage for candles.

Decorating with bird cages

Handmade wooden cages, hung from the ceiling to give architectural details to the room.

For more decorating ideas write to payal.jaggi@gmail.com

-Enjoy

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Maniac Monday!

Work Wear monday

Monday morning chaos, weekend was a dream, next one out of sight! Lets make it easy for you by deciding your ensemble (and if its not on top of your head, then make it)!

Make work wear fun and something to look forward to this week! Get this look or mix and match items from your wardrobe.

Experiment with different types of clothing items every day & make Friday dressing very fun!

Look Good, Feel Good!

-Payal J

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Plus Size Dressing – Tips & Tricks!

This is not not your regular post on what to wear for plus sizes, but how to wear it. India has plenty of choices for plus size women or women with curves (as i like to say it).

Flaunt your curves in the right way and do not get narrowed down by the choices available in market in Apparel.

First thing First – Be proud of yourself and who you are! Take pride in dressing up and always feel good about your choices!

Here are some Tips for women in India and some observations made -

INDIAN WEAR 

Indian wear is the most generous and forgiving form of dressing and it actually accentuates your curves if chosen wisely -

1) When it comes to saris, always try and go for small prints, solid color with least of embroideries and works! Try experimenting with different shapes of blouses  - for example deeper necks and longer sleeves, preferably 3/4 length as it can make your upper arms look slimmer.

- always choose good quality fabric and natural fabrics, like silk, cotton, chiffon or georgettes.

Saree for Plus size Women

a) Tie your sari, slightly above the belly button. Do not tie a sari on your waist as it can make your middle look bigger.

b) Keep the colors simple (1 or 2) and avoid big or complicated prints. You can definitely choose bold colors though!

c) Accessorizing – Keep it minimum and if dressing for a wedding wear necklaces away from your face. If you are a plus size woman avoid wearing chokers.

Keep it to one bracelet or thin bangles while choosing jewelry for hand.

Go for longer earings instead of big studs.

Remember less color, less fussy prints and less jewelry gives a feeling of lightness.

To be continued for western wear and suits for plus size women – watch the space!

Look Good Feel Good!

-Payal Jaggi

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Not so Gothic – Fall Winter 2011 Lace Trend

Lace Trend Fall Winter 2011

Fall Winter 2011 Top Trend – Lace trend

From flashy to trendy, from downright gothic to extremely feminine, from tarty to sophisticated, Fall Winter 2011 runway was full of lace in all forms and styles.

Lace apparel can be very feminine or can be very revealing. Choose what you like carefully as their is a pretty thin line between classy and tartish when it comes to Lace.

Here are some pieces chosen from various retailers in India, which I think are pretty clean and would definately enhance your wardrobe.

Mango Lace Dress India

Mango, Ivory Lace Dress with cinched waist and a leather belt. Available at FCUK, Ambiance Mall,Gurgaon.

Zara Lace Blouse in green

Zara Black Lace Dress

Not any easy, fabric to embrace, so choose wisely when choosing an outfit or when going for bespoke clothing in Lace.

I personally think a Lace Sari would be a good addition to your wardrobe for current season. Choose a good quality as can make you look v frumpy, if made of cheaper quality.

Sexy ASOS Lace Top

Lace Top Promod

Lace Bustier with a Jacket

 

Here is the link to an EBAY page if you are looking for a Lace bustier.

Accessories – Keep accessories to minimum and no fuss, as Lace garment can be pretty showy itself. Keep shoes simple in contrast color with out any embellishments on it.

Play the rest of the accessories down to accentuate your Lace Garment.

 

Feel free to write to me at payal@kinche.com, if you have any style related queries!

Look Good, Feel Good

-Payal Jaggi

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Fall Winter Jumpsuits 2011

Fall Winter 2011 Jumpsuit Trends

Come Fall and the love for Jumpsuits for women is still in the air! From Lace to Twill and From Full Sleeves to Mini, they were all there on the ramp 2011!

Here are some what I think are really cool -

Zara open back Jumpsuit

Zara’s beautiful black jumpsuit, available at Saket & Vasant Kunj

Wear it with - Pumps in contrast color, preferrably bronze color or bright blue. Accessories with a cuff.

Promod Jumpsuit Wear it with a contact color cardigan for winters or a woolen stole.

Zara Denim Jumpsuit Wear with a Fuchsia or contrast color cardigan.

Sequin Jumpsuit ASOS

ASOS Jumpsuit 

Beautiful Sequin Jumpsuit available online, with delivery worldwide at asos.com

Share with us your cool finds in India, write to us and we will update the info.

Feel free to call if you have any style related queries or write to payal@kinche.com

Enjoy!

-Payal Jaggi

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Work Dress Code Thursday!

Yaaay Friday around the corner, all the more reasons to celebrate Thursday!!! Check out this work ensemble for women from Zara & Accessorize, put together to make you look pretty!

The palette is all neutral colors accented with red to add a tinge of fun!

I love these shoes I saw at Zara last week and couldn’t help adding them to the look. You can choose any style shoes in beige preferably or a subtle red..

Don’t go too matchy match while making changes and keep in mind that red is an accent color in this ensemble..

Look Good, Feel Good!

Friday Dressing!

Friday Dressing for Women

Check the new collection of Fall winter 2011 at Promod. I absolutely love the same color look from their collection. Its perfect for Friday work, or a weekend with friends.

Accessorize with a leather bag and contrast shoes!

Enjoy!

Coming up – The season of Trench Jackets!

Yes, we have them finally in India! And yes affordable too!

I absolutely love Zara’s and Mango’s collection of Trench Jackets & Coats.

Trench Jacket Long

Zara, Short trench Coat

Zara, White Short Trench Coat

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Mango Trench Coat

 

I absolutely adore this Trench Coat from Mango, India. Love the Color and the simplicity of the Jacket.

Wear the Long Trench with Trousers, Jeans.

Tip – Don’t let the difference between the length of your  hemlines be drastically different.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Classic, Short Trench Coat Mango

Wear it With

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

;D             ;D        ;D          :D          :D           ;D            ;D            :D              ;D                 ;D

Also, check Esprit India for Trench Coats in Different Styles. I like the one in Grey as the seasons (Fall Winter 2011) favorite color is grey & my favorite too!

Grey Trench Coat from Esprit India

Khaki Trench Coat Esprit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Enjoy!

-Payal Jaggi for kinche.com

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Lavender Hearts

kinche presents, handmade lavender hearts and sachets made of pure dry lavender flower imported from Kashmir. Keep the Lavender Sachets in your cupboards to fill them with fine Lavender smell or just hang them to a hanger in your wardrobe.

Lavender flower is a natural moth repellant and has no chemicals. The sachet last from 3 to 6 months and after that you can crush the content inside to make it last longer.

Lavender Pouch

Lavender Sachet made with 100% Linen Fabric and Chantilly Lace.

Filled with 40 Grams of Dry lavender Flower.

Natural Moth Repellant.

INR 380

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Bird Shape Stuffed lavender Bag

Handmade with 100% Linen Fabric.

Filled with 50 Grams of Dry Lavender flower.

Use it as a display for your car and to keep the car smelling fresh.

Natural Moth Repellant

INR 420

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Lavender Filled Sachet/ Pouch

 

Handmade with 100% Cotton Percale Fabric.

Filled with 50 Grams of Dry Lavender flower.

Lavender, Drawer Sachets/ Bags.

Natural Moth Repellant

INR 380

Hope you enjoyed viewing/ purchasing the products as much as I enjoyed making it for you.

See ALL at Kinche Boutique.

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Luxury Quilts, India

Luxury Linen Quilt, Indigo

Hand Made and Hand Quilted, Indigo Quilt

Made from the finest fabric available in India, these linen quilts are pre washed to give you maximum comfort and no surprises after buying.

The fabrics are unique just like the quilts and are chosen wit hut most care. All the fabrics and quilts are pre washed to avoid any shrinkage or color bleed after purchase.

Ivory Luxury Quilt

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chic and Shabby, check our Ivory Quilt at kinche Boutique. Made of pure cotton, Pre washed and filled with 100% cotton wool.

Pure Cotton Percale Quilt, Printed

Hand Selected percale Fabric, Cotton Fill 100%, this luxury quilt is reversible and soft to touch.

See more Quilts at our India Boutique on Face Book.

You can order these quilts for a free Delivery in India through FB. Website is coming soon.

Enjoy

-P

White Home Linens!

Clean & crisp, like mountain air, don’t you just love sleeping in white sheets?

I got this collection – for kinche especially for people who love the color white and would love to enjoy the luxury of pure cotton against their skin.

Made from finest cotton available in India, hand embroidered and pre washed, kinche’s – White Collection have been made with love and care to give you the best experience ever with quality!

White Linen - Duvet Cover King

White Hand Embroidered Table Linen

White hand Embroidered Table Linen - leaves

Table linens in White, Hand Embroidered on finest Cotton.

Lavender Duvet Cover in Pure Cotton

Like them? See more at

 

- http://www.facebook.com/Kinche.Boutique

Enjoy!

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Decorating with Vintage Botanical Prints

I have always been fascinated with vintage prints, be it art deco style or old botanical lithographs or Japanese block prints. I so waned to decorate with them when they were in plenty around me. Now I hv to literally import them & I have got them for you all too!

They look awesome on walls if you have western style decor or on a plain cream wall in your kitchen!

Beautiful Living Room with Pastel Color Scheme & Bright Color Botanical Prints

Dining Room Decor Idea

Living Room with Green Accent Wall & Botanical Prints

Botanical art or Vintage prints are also excellent for accent walls, where if the colors are  bright there is no problem with that clashing with the Art.

In fact the muted tones and contrast of Vintage prints accentuates your wall.

Here are some of the vintage prints/lithographs available online in India at >>> kinche boutique.

Bedding Verbenas

Apollo Butterflies

Feel free to write to me if you need any help with Home Decor Ideas. More prints at >>>> kinche

-P

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of Faded Rugs & More!

Vintage looking pale rug in pure Wool, Hand Knotted - 6X9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

New hand made rugs on Kinche.com

Hand knotted with the finest wool, vintage colors to give an evergreen feel to the rugs.

Kinche is showcasing some finest products, hand selected to bring you the best of the lot!

Check rug trends and restorationhardware.com for decorating with these versatile rugs.

 

 

Gold, Beige o Light Color rugs are ideal for decorating rooms as they add warmth and coziness to the room without interrupting with the designing style…

Decor Ideas with Persian Rugs 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ENJOY!

 

 

 

 

Mens Spring Summer Dressing Style 2011!

Mens Spring Summer Style 2011

Sexy, Sauve and Cool: these are the words which come to my mind when I see men dressed in Linens. What can do more justice to Indian summers than linen clothing in cream, grey or beige color?

A new color pretty popular in linen for this summer is N Blue, replacing the black for summer 2011.

Check out Zara’s summer collection for latest summer wear for 2011.

Look smart and yet casual without too much color! Urban in nature the Zara 2011 collection for men is stylish and at par with current trends in Fashion for Men.

Tips for Summer Dressing for Men :

When dressing up in neutrals make sure the accessories are in brown or crier color, for example wear the white linen pants with brown shoes & beige/ brown belt.

The hats, any style should be in neutral color too. Accessories like bags would look ideal in tan color. 

Do not go for tight-fitting clothes when choosing smart casual wear. The slouchy, carefree look is back in style and would only look good if the fit is not too tight.

The linen pants come in two styles – drawstring and belted. Choose drawstring pants to get a classy, comfy look. Also linen pants matched with a natural fibre shirt and a linen jacket would look ideal for a summer wedding or a beach wedding. 

Get leather moccasins or leather sandals to finish the look.

Rule of the thumb : colored linen shirts go with white, gray or beige linen pants; white linen shirts go with colored, gray or beige linen pants. 

Need style advice for summer dressing? Feel free to contact me.

-Payal Jaggi

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Hot Bottoms – Spring Summer 2011 Top trend

Tippy Tippy Tap! What Color you Want?

Hmmm Pink first and then maybe a turquoise!!! You name it, you got it! Check out the latest trend for jeans at Zara and at Mango.com

You can also try international sites like netaporter.com for colored Harem pants in bright neon colors…Whatever the brand is, the style is definitely colored! Match your colored denim or crop pants with contrast colors or ivory colored blouses in cotton.

Accessorize with contrast jewelry and colorful shoes.

Enjoy

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Animal Instinct!

Scorching heat contrasted with beige and brown Animal print dress for the evening wear – a perfect style statement!

I came across these dresses in Zara and on few online portals..Couldn’t resist sharing with you guys!

Classy, timeless and effortless – try adding leopard prints to your wardrobe to add interest. Stick to natural colors to avoid looking tacky.

My fav. is a the leopard print jacket from Zara. Wear it with all black/ white attire or throw it casually on top of a dress.

Accessorize with care while wearing these prints. A small thin bracelet in same print wont do harm but a same print shoe can! DO not repeat the print in your ensemble to keep it attractive without overdoing it.

Leopard print jacket or a dress with plain red or beige shoes would look really nice. Carry a animal print handbag with solid color clothes only.

Share with us if you find anything interesting in this print and we will post it for you!

Enjoy!

Color Blocking – Spring Summer 2011 Top Trend

Color Block the Zara way this summer – Spring Summer 2011 Top Fashion Trend

If you are tired of mixing prints and wearing prints, good news for you. Spring predicts color blocking as a top runway trend this summer and I found these cool matches at Zara.

Zara Jacket, Trousers

Some cool finds from Zara Saket worth checking out -

Enjoy -

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High on Heels!

Three tone high heels

Zara Three Tone Sandal

 

 

 

 

 

 

ZARA

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fuchsia, Purple & Black is the code for the spring!

Found this great looking shoe at Zara & I am loving it. Wear it with dresses, pants or skirts. Accessorize with contrast or matching colors..

Go grab one!

-P

 

 

Quilted Quilts!

Phew! An extremely hectic month and more on the charts! What more you want from life?

India became a world champ, (yyyyyaaaaayyyy) sleepless nights rewarded beautifully! A hangover worth having, helping me to foray into my new venture – kinche, with confidence!

I have been working on my site which will be launched in early May, collecting, sifting stuff from across the world…Life cant get better than this.

My current project besides furniture on my FB page is – cotton quilts!! I know you have seen many but this is definitely going to floor you…

Here is a glimpse, a teeny weeny bit..hope you like it!

 

 

Summer Quilts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks

-Payal for Kinche.com

Recycling Aesthetically – Glass Bottles

Glass Recycled Bottles

‘Beauty is truth, truth beauty,’—that is all, Ye know on earth, and all ye need to know.  J Keats

Recycling, that too beautifully is a challenge. But the ideas are plenty, if you have the time and patience!

I absolutely fell in love with these images (below) when I first saw them on net and thought of creating my own little arrangement (above).

I found these bottles (eno bottle, olive oil bottles, feta cheese bottles) in my pantry and thought they were really pretty, once they are cleaned up n all.

You can also use alcohol bottles. Try and collect bottles in different shapes and sizes to avoid monotony while displaying.

Another very good use of these bottles is for displaying  your shampoos and liquid soaps. You can replace the mouth of the bottle with a wine cork to make it look more attractive.

Use the bottles as a center piece for your dining table, perched on a tray with different flowers. You can also use a single bottle for your bathroom to display a small flower arrangement.

Send me some pictures for more ideas and  I will add them to this blog with your name and courtesy..

Till then, happy reading

-P

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Trunk Affair!

Mixing New with Old

I don’t know how enthusiastic you are about old luggage or vintage trunks, but  when I inherited an old green tin trunk from my husband’s great grandfather (in the picture above), I didn’t have the heart to throw it (given my love for old and rusty and moulding things)

I sat down to research about how to recycle old trunks and came across many interesting ideas. Few of them (pictures above) were extremely interesting and few plain bore!

Here are some filtered results for you -

1) Use the old tin/wood trunks/luggage to make seating area in your patio, yard or terrace. The trunks not only are utilized beautifully but also add color and interest in your yard. Get some tufted cushions to fix on top.

2)

Recycled Trunk Turned into a Chair

My fav from the pool of ideas was this custom chair selling for approximately 1000 USD in a store in USA.

Get some custom cushion for your luggage and fix wood or iron legs to the base. You not only get a unique chair but also an extra point for recycling old stuff!

 

 

3) Cutest in the lot was this vintage suitcase turned into a Pet’s bed, with straps holding up the cushion for the bed! It’s really easy to add legs to the luggage and you don’t even need a custom cushion. Just stuff up the bag with an old pillow.

vintage Suitcase Cat Bed

Do you have any more ideas to share? Pls feel free to add to the post!

-Payal

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Shop Jumpsuits! – Spring Summer 2011 Top Trends

Jumpsuits  Spring Summer 2011

Spring Summer Runway 2011

Evening Wear Jumpsuits – From satin to silk & Chiffon, there are many material and colors for jumpsuits available online and in retail stores. Stick to slightly shiny or flawy material when it comes to evening wear Jumpsuits.

Style – Trendy, Chic, Evening wear

Wear it With – Jewel color necklace, contrast handbag. Medium to heavy makeup. Small leather or sequin clutch.

Shoes – Bright contrast sandals.

FCUK Venetta Drape Jumpsuit

Asos Jumpsuit - click to buy

Smart Casual – From day to evening, these jumpsuits can be worn anytime. Add bright accessories or a chunky necklace/clutch to add color and interest.

Blue Jumpsuits, Mango

Printed jumpsuit, Mango

Denim Jumpsuits/ Dungarees from Promod & Zara – Average 3k INR.

Style – Casual, daywear. Perfect for a day out with friends, shopping or lunch.

Wear it with – Tan color shoes and handbag. Tan complements blue color and all skin tones. If you have long hair make a casual french plait & add some hair accessories.

Pimp up your ensemble with -

Italian Leather Handbag, kinche.com

Orange and Black Tote

Shoes – wedges, flats or open toe sandal.

Elasticated Denim Jumpsuit, Zara

Promod Denim/ Dungaree/ JumpsuiCheck the options in various stores across Delhi & Gurgaon to find the right suit for you…

 

 

 

Enjoy!

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Knob Out! – Home Decor Ideas

Home Decor Ideas with Unique Knobs

Handmade Ceramic Knobs

 Check out these attractive ceramic knobs, in different colors and patterns. They are available in any hardware store and if you need something very authentic and handmadetry a store in Sunder Nagar, Delhi (I forgot the name of the shop)

I bought these knobs (below) years ago from kurukshetra and finally managed to have a place from them on this hand painted dresser.

Mix the colors & sizes of the knobs to give your furniture a unique look. Choose from Jewel color tones to earthy/ethnic colors of Rajasthan. Trey different shapes to add more interest.

Hand Painted Dresser in dark Orange

Refinished it with sage green, cream & black color, here is another find from a yard sale in USA. This cupboard is from 1920 and was dark brown in color.I found these horn and bone knobs from Anthropologie.com to replace the old knobs and add a bit of contemporary look to the cupboard.

 Horn and bone knobs from Anthropologie.com

 

You can also find horn and bone knobs in Delhi, Sunder nagar market.

Check this e-bay page for deals on Ceramic knobs

and we have some new additions for you enjoy -

Ceramic Butterfly Knobs at kinche.com

 

Medallion Vintage Style Ceramic Knobs

 

Check more at kinche.com

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Enjoy!

-Payal

Precious Finds!

I came across this Image of Kareena Kapoor some time ago and got really curious about the brand MAWI Jewelry.

Kareena Kapoor Vogue Cover

Stunning and exquisite are the words which came to my mind when I first saw the collection …researched and found the website and guess they deliver to India for mere 18Pounds.

If you think thats cumbersome then you can find some selective pieces at http://www.ozel.co.in. You can purchase the Jewelry online or go to their walk in store at - M Block, Greater Kailash 1, New Delhi.

Triple Strand Pearl and Diamante Necklace - http://www.mawi.co.uk

The products are pretty spendy and I think we Indians find it tough to spend on semi precious stones that much!

 

But believe you me, the pieces are breathtaking and very unique! They combine the grace of classic designs and have a contemporary flare to them!

There sure to turn many heads in J…uuummmm

-Enjoy

 

 

 

 

 

 

Love

-Payal Jaggi