Dolly J’s spring/summer line reflects the timeless story of the Indian ethnic wear. A mélange of multiple materials, techniques, textures and experimentation brings out the best in saris, lehengas and tunics. With geometric and floral embroideries, sequins, laces and appliqués adorning her creations, Dolly J’s line truly embodies the woman of today as they transcend from one phase to another. The designer’s intricately handcrafted pieces bear a hint of exquisite craftsmanship.
With her garments as canvas, she has played with shades of pink and blue, true to the spirit of an aquamarine mermaid. A coral pink is complemented
with an aquamarine blue even as powder pink plays with sky blue on Indian silhouettes. Sheer fabrics like chiffon and net stay true to the spirit of spring.
with an aquamarine blue even as powder pink plays with sky blue on Indian silhouettes. Sheer fabrics like chiffon and net stay true to the spirit of spring.Being a fine art Graduate and an architect, I took to painting at a very young age. My portraits of Indian women became conversation starters and this established my designer roots, says Dolly, whose canvases became her inspiration and creations reflected artistic stories.
Dolly launched her label in 2006 and retails from her spacious studio at Hauz Khas Village, New Delhi. The label ‘Dolly J’ is available at Ogaan, Samsaara, Kimaya, Elahe, Aza , Zoya and RCKC (London).
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Vita-Mineral Liquid SPF 10/PA++ Makeup utilize the fruit’s numerous skin boosting nutrients and potent antioxidants such as Vitamins C and E as well as Iron and Potassium, to provide a burst of radiance to the skin for a healthy glow and immediate vibrancy. Pomegranate also works in the formula to help neutralize free radicals and protect the skin from harmful environmental conditions.
A sweet face with an innocent voice, Arshia Ahuja still in college, she is knocking on the doors of the fashion industry. With only seven months in the fashion world, she has done a lot of editorials for some well known names like Elle, Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire, Men’s health and walked the ramp for Wills and the Kolkatta Fashion Week.
Views on Indian vs. Western models…
evening look lets bump it up a bit! With a clean and fresh face, start off with your favorite foundation, powder to set. Use a brown, taupe or grey eyeliner to set the mood. Next, we would like to blend from the bottom of lips to top of the brow line with soft Grey or metallic color. Look at what you will be wearing and go from there. It will be all about your eyes. Get a black eyeliner and line in inner eye, bottom and top, this will lighten your natural eye color, everyone will be drawn to anything and everything you have to say. Keep it a bit messy. When in doubt, use your fingertips, as the heat of your body is sometimes the best blender. Curl lashes and top off with a few coats of mascara. A nude blush of pale pink, bone or bark just where you need it. Keep it simple. Finishing with a shimmer light pink, coral or nude lip will finish this look seductively to drawn all those who come in to contact with you. For hair, it should look like you just rolled out of bed taking no more than 2 minutes. Tease, back comb (a few sections at a time) and spray hair spray into your roots for volume. If in doubt, grab your hands, tip over upside down and scrunch away. Flip over and spray! 
