Feathers are the latest fashion trend this season. Experts say feathers can be used in various ways to accentuate clothing from full clusters on dresses to just a few as fringes or tassels. Feathered skirts paired with a simple top or plumed jackets paired with other items can look amazing. However, feathers should not be overdone to keep the look elegant and minimal accessories are recommended when wearing feathered items. Celebrities are also embracing the trend with feathered accessories, heels, and full gowns.

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Want to add instantoomph to your attire? Splash on feathers- the latestfashion trend of the season thatcan create a
look that's sexy and miles awayfrom the usual. Sheetal Anand gets experts to tell how to look haute and spicy with
plumes
Feathers are flying everywhere. "Plumes are a big hit internationally.Fergie, Rihanna,Kim
Kardashian,Britneyand so many celebs have sported feather embellished clothing atrecent
red carpetevents. Fashionistas the world over are discovering feathers as a greatadd-on to
their cocktail dresses and gowns.However,in India this fad is yet to catch on," say Indian
designers Shane and Falguni Peacock.
Feathered favourites
Depending on the occasion,you can choose from a full-on
cluster of feathers on a dress to justa few of them spread
sporadically."They can be used to accentuate a garmentin
various interesting ways.Simplyusing them as fringes or tassels
also add drama,"say Shane and Falguni.Feathery skirts,for
instance,when worn with a simple blouse and a pair of high
heels or ankle boots,look amazing. You could also wear a stylish

2. plumed jacketthat can be teamed with pants or a skirtor an elegantlace dress.
The focal point of your ensemble Remember Mallika
Sherawat's feathered white gown on the Cannes red carpetthat invited so much flak
from the fashion brigade? On the other hand,Uma Thurman's plumed attire won her
accolades.It's fashionable undoubtedly, but it's also importantthat you get the look right.
"Feathers should not
be overdone so as to keep the look elegant," warn Shane and Falguni.What one
also needs to remember is thata dress like this requires you to keep all accessories
minimal.Footwear should be in neutral shades and jewellerythat's sparklyor bright
should be skipped.Also since feathers look luscious in vibrant colours,care should
be taken to make sure there is no overplay of colour.The garment should notend up
looking like a costume.
Celeb-spotting You can dress up a
graceful gown with dreamyhair accessories like Drew Barrymore
and Mischa Burton or don funky hair
extensions like Miley Cyrus for the totally 'in'
bohemian inspired look.You can even try
the mostpopular long feathered earrings
and necklaces like Vanessa Hudgens does often in various social
dos.It's sexy and adds glam to a simple outfit,enhancing your facial
features beautifully.Even feathered heels over something solid,like
the LBD is the currentflavour amongstcelebrities,both in Hollywood
and Bollywood. And so are bracelets,collars,hairpins and belts,not
to mention,jaw-dropping feathered handbags and clutches.
Designer Malini Aggarwalla whose recentCarnivale Collection
features handbags,shoes and jewellerydressed up generouslywith feathers says,"Feathers
instantlycatapult you into glamour mode.They are kind of magical butthey mustgo with the
feel of the accessoryand cannotjustbe plastered over anything. "
There's a fine line when it comes to wearing feathers.Tread the path carefully and it will definitelyadd a feather in
your fashionable garb.
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Posted by SM 2011 07 17
Love the little grey dress.which can be worn with high boots too in winter.I havent heard of these designers though.
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