Sabrina N Bhuiyan

Trashy TV shows like Fabulous Lives Vs. Bollywood Wives may entertain, but focusing on self-growth is far more rewarding. Avoid gossip, prioritize healthy eating, nurture hobbies, and embrace individuality for a fulfilling, true-to-yourself year ahead.

In an era of extravagant weddings, many couples are returning to Bengali traditions, celebrating the holud ceremony with mustard yellow sarees, fresh floral jewellery, and simple, meaningful customs. Embrace authentic Bangladeshi style for a memorable celebration.

Dear brides of today, let us get to the million-dollar question, do you really need all that bling? Yes, it’s your big day, the one that you have waited for, dreamed of, and hoped for your entire life! However, when you close your eyes and think of a bride you aspire to be whose image comes up first?

Winter in Dhaka brings stylish celebrations, with saree styling embracing timeless elegance. Faux furs, velvet jackets, and cardigan-blouse pairings revive vintage charm. From regal embroidery to soft cashmere shawls, winter wear radiates glamour and sophistication.

Once bound by tradition, Bangladeshi brides now boldly celebrate their individuality, often defying outdated norms. Modern brides prioritize personal expression, with supportive families valuing their choices. This societal shift empowers women, honouring independence over convention in marriage.

Nature's beauty shines through seashells, treasured for their intricate designs and eco-importance. Coastal crafts, home decor, and fashion in Bangladesh embrace shells, offering boho-chic blouses, jewellery, and sarees for unique, affordable styles perfect for weddings and celebrations.

In the sartorial world, checks have a special significance. They are forever in fashion, always loved and appreciated. From children’s school uniforms to high fashion runways checks are everywhere and how!

Bengali women cherish cotton sarees for their comfort, elegance, and cultural significance. These breathable, organic sarees are ideal for daily wear and formal occasions. Supporting local artisans, they embody tradition and modernity, making them a national treasure.

Rings are definitely top of that list of jewellery. Although seemingly small in size, rings do pack a punch! From dainty, barely-there ones to oversized, chunky ones and everything else in between, rings are incredibly fun and add just the right amount of pizzazz to one’s look.

Red symbolises love, passion, and energy. Revered in various cultures, it signifies hope, good luck, and strength. Iconic in fashion, red dresses, sarees, and lipstick captivate and inspire, making a timeless statement.

The fall of this regime has exposed an entirely different side of our society and collective consciousness that was better left hidden.

A gown is not just a mere dress. It is a shining beacon of hope, of wishes that one has held dear in one’s heart since childhood. Most women will agree, the right outfit has a magnificent transforming effect on a person instantly.

There’s something special about heirlooms. More than their actual value the worth they hold with memories and sentiments is invaluable.

A bag is the best and easiest way to bring instant polish to your one’s look. From day to day, our moods vary, and the places we go to and just life in general are not the same. A reasonably stylish woman needs a couple of bags in her wardrobe that will cover all her sartorial grounds with flair. 

While there is hardly anything as symbolic as hues of red and white for Pahela Baishakh, this year we are excited for something new, something different!

That blind obsession with the sartorial choices of Bollywood actresses and celebrities is a thing of the past; we have, at long last, come into our own.

Blessed are we to have another beautiful month of Ramadan. Indeed, it is the most wonderful time of the year when we are in our kindest, nicest selves. And to go with that kind, pious self our faces must reflect the inner glow that is within us for the grand finale — Eid!

Jackets for summer? What an oxymoron that is! In our part of the world where summer is sweltering hot, why on earth would one need jackets, one would ask. The jackets we are suggesting are not the heavy, woollen ones meant for colder climates. Rather, easy, breezy and beautiful — summer jackets are an absolute staple for your wardrobe and beyond!

Another winter, another dozen weddings to attend. The pomp and circumstance surrounding a wedding is on steroids these days in Dhaka and you are here for it! Having secured your invitation to the most extravagant ones of the season, your outfits have been sorted, each more extravagant than the last.

In every culture around the world wedding attires are held in the highest of regards. Made from the most exquisite materials, with care and love a sari, or the bridal gown in the West is treated with utmost respect. Katan saris intended for brides are woven with gold zari or thread, rendering the garment fit for a queen!