Turn of Luck – Friday the 13th

"When you believe in things that you don't understand, then you suffer - superstition ain't the way!" Today being Friday the 13^th, a day considered unlucky by many all around the world is in fact a superstition & an obvious psychological notion. There are many who would disagree & consider it a lucky day.

It's very interesting that the only day of the week named in honor of a female or woman (Goddess) is Friday, named in honor of the pagan goddess Freya or Frigg. Both the day and the number were associated with the Great Goddesses, and therefore, regarded as the sacred essence of luck and good fortune. Thirteen is certainly the most essentially female number. When Chinese women make offerings of moon cakes, there are sure to be 13 on the platter. Thirteen is the number of blood, fertility and lunar potency. 13 is the lucky number of the Great Goddess.

In many indigenous traditions, the number 13 is considered to have auspicious meaning and to bring blessings and happiness. To these cultures the number 13 has spiritual significance and often holds prominence in ritual art, ceremonial songs, time and placement.

Jews around the world still begin the observance of the Sabbath at sunset on Friday evenings when they invite in the Sabbath Bride. Friday is the Sabbath in the Islamic world. Friday the 13th is ultimately the celebration of the lives and loves of Lady Luck. 

 In closing, if you believe that Friday the 13th is an unlucky day, chances are you will attract unto yourself negative experiences and on the other hand, if you believe that Friday the 13th is a lucky day, perhaps you will attract unto yourself positive experiences. We get back what we send out in thought and feeling.

Catch the breeze at work: Summer Dilemmas

Boys have their fears of scratching their head off in heat, after all they are boys! So, they dress up light and stay cool, yet again, the work closet doesn't sync with the need.

Here are some tips to get your closet in-sync with weather and work.


1) Keep it light.
Dress light with Tropical Light Weight Wool, Cotton or Linen, they are made to allow air-flow.The lesser known tropical weight wool is the perfect material for formal suits and pants. Go with clothing which allows maximum airflow, that is to say: no tight clothes and no loose-fitting clothes either.


2) Keep it simple.
Cut down experiments with formal wear. Go with classic light colour shirts like pink, light blue, cream with dark colour semi-formal pants. Light colours look soothing and classy on formal occasions. Prefer button down half-sleeve shirts on casual Fridays. Nothing looks more formal and presentable than tidy, well pressed clothes. Get that crisp crease and semi-formals will automatically look formal.


3) Wear Undershirts.
This is a conventional but a rather good idea, wearing a cotton undershirt or a vest proves
useful. It absorbs sweat and keeps the shirt intact.


4) Wear Suits Without Lining.

There will be occasions when you have to wear a suit or a blazer. Order yourself an un-lined or a half-lined suit. Get them Tailor-made. It doesn’t take a genius to figure out why, but half the time we just forget this. Here too choose between cotton and tropical wool for the material.

Try not to be lethargic with your accessories. Giving attention to details is never a waste. Pay attention to accessories like shoes, belts, cufflinks and even socks. See to it that your belt and your shoes match and keep your shoes polished and shiny; they’ll grab more attention than your outfit. Wear Moccasins and prefer brown or tan coloured shoes and belt. Wear cotton socks, preferably white.

Big Fat Wedding: Big Fat Sun playing with your plans?

Women obviously are the extreme cases of exaggerated impatience, when it comes to their looks. Oh, and it all gets societal, if the case is hung on what jewellery you wore in your best friend’s wedding! Look at it, from atypical Indian wedding, gold in fat faces becomes a compulsion, with all that silk and zari covering your neck already.

With scorching summer, every woman is holding her dilemma on what jewellery to flash in an upcoming wedding. Well, the notorious minds may make a spic & span plan of bunking the wedding, yet again, can you miss your best friend’s wedding? 

All you need to do is find a way to be an object of envy in the scorching sun yet keep the heat off you. The first tip is to wear a grand jewellery set, accessorised with a beautiful saree, and with equally stylish sparkling earrings. This mish-mash will take the attention off your neckpiece and highlight your gorgeous saree & earrings. 

Now to choose that beautiful saree, one needs to keep few things in mind. Firstly, the colour and how it complements your skin tone. Secondly, the material & the draping style of the saree with an equally stylish blouse in contrast or a shade darker or lighter than the saree. If you are in a mood to splash more style, accessorize with a simple yet classy ‘mang tikka’& clinking bangles. Let it adorn your stylish hairdo with grace. The final chic touch is that lovely pair of stilettos & the elegant clutch. Ladies, that’s it &you will be ready to rock that wedding.

Imprinting Life: Tattoo as Choice

Love is not written on paper, for paper can be erased. Nor it is etched on stone, for stone can be broken. But it is inscribed on a heart and there it shall remain forever.”
 -Unknown

The modern world has a quirky way of etching a mark on the skin, which the common man seldom appreciates as a form of beauty. This practice has been often referred to as a fashion rage. Well does it really matter? Remember the quote “Live the life you have imagined“? So live it!

The tattoo-making has a plethora of designs, varying from quotes by philosophers, writers, celebrities or common men to symbols, numbers. Tattoo artists have established a lavish business in our world of crazy people with weird yet cool versions of life. Tattooed first impressions are generally that of a rebellious, so the story begins with a bash.

Many-a-times permanent tattoos have disastrous results due to sensitive skin, wrong choice of area or even worse, wrong choice of design. So, if you’ve been considering getting etched, think and ink, and pick a tattoo artist at his best. There are instances where, tattoo made people perceived the real individual behind the ordinary-looking happy-go-lucky person. But certainly, in today’s world where people breathe fashion, tattoos often pose as a style-statement. We thrive to make a mark for ourselves in every little way.

Some of the latest Tattoo fads around the globe are:

• Celtic Tattoo-A distinctive feature that sets it apart from the others is that it does not represent any worldly attachments but instead a composition of a person's philosophical thoughts on a certain subject. Celtic tattoos come in various forms such as crosses, knots and trinity knots.
• Tribal Tattoos- It currently stands for an expression of individual free spirit and describes uniqueness among oneself. A study conducted on the positive side effects of these kinds of tattoos are believed to generate optimistic thoughts and build self-confidence.
• Lower Back Tattoo-A tattoo on the lower back signifies a bold sensuality as well as brings out the provocative side in a personality. Lower back tattoos are also known to accentuate the feminine body by drawing attention to that area. The designs that are normally chosen can range from cute to tribal. Most of the time, the patterns reflect on intimate feelings about a thing or a person. Lower back tattoos are a fun and exciting way to make a gallant fashion statement. 

PS: Wear clothes that complement both your tattoo and fashion quotient.