What to wear: New Year's Outfit..........

Once the holidays are over, it’s hard to think about splurging on yourself. Fear not fashionistas, the perfect New Year’s outfit is easy to find on a budget. We’ve brought you this entire look for under $200. A LDB is your best bet, because you will get the most use out of it throughout the year. Pretty costume jewelry doesn’t have to be expensive. Look for pieces you will be able to wear again, and have a blast at your New Year’s Eve Party!

 Black and Gold

Seems like black is the new black.  Add a little gold in the mix and you have yourself a seriously stylish color scheme going on.  

Some of the hottest dress styles for a New Year’s Eve 2011 party include an off the shoulder fitted dress, a strapless cocktail dress or a long one piece gown.  Go glam this year with a black and gold color scheme.

Style Savvy Black and Gold Dresses

• DKNY Rose Jacquard Dress
• Metallic Holiday Cocktail Dresses from LBD Laundry by Design 
• Sue Wong One Shoulder Beaded Lace Dress 
• Rebecca Taylor Twinkle Twinkle Dress

When wearing this particular combination of colors keep your accessories simplified to avoid a showgirl type look. The key is to look uber sexy in a style savvy and sophisticated way. A black clutch, strappy heels and some gold jewelry will complete your look. 

Top Five Fashion Trends for Winter 2010/2011

Military Jackets, Hats and Boots - The military style fashion trend is kicking into gear. Look for chic and stylish military jackets with funky buttons and linear aesthetics. Don’t forget the wool style military hats and black leather lace up or buckle military style boots.

Classic Belted Trend Coat - The belted trench coat has arrived. Look for a trench that will take you from the fall season straight through the chilly winter weather. Bold colors and linear patterns are all the rage this season. Look for aqua blue, ruby red or emerald green trench coats or fun designs that make a statement. Also, search for trench coats that are styled with unique and stylish belts including belts that buckle or belts that tie. The key design elements to look for include linear prints, bold colors, unique buttons and style savvy belts.

Sleek and Stylish Cardigan Sweaters - The timeless and traditional cardigan has been updated to include some sexy appeal. Go for cashmere cardigans with belts or buttons and a v-neck design. Deep v-necks cardigans can be worn over a long tank, classic blouse or graphic t-shirt. Add some leggings or a pair of skinny jeans and a pair of buckled riding boots to complete the look.

Chic Vintage Accessories - There is nothing more creative and style savvy than one of a kind chic vintage fashion accessories. Head on over to the nearest auction house, thrift store or antique shop and uncover some truly unique and authentic vintage fashion accessories. Costume jewelry, tank watches, acrylic bauble necklaces and bangle bracelets can all be found at your local thrift store. Also, you never know when you might find a real - and I mean real - gem!

Sexy Winter Boots - This winter fashion season head out in style by wearing the hottest 2011 winter boot trends for women! Gorgeous buckled rider boots, tall boots, ankle boots and fold-down boots are must have items for the winter fashion season. The style or design of the boot’s heels are also a strong fashion element of winter boots this season including the ultra cool wedge heeled boot and the classic and comfortable flat heeled boot.

B.Des.(Textile Design)

Textile Design forms the core of the whole business of fashion. The rapidly expanding activities in the export and domestic sectors of the Indian apparel and home fashion industry demands professional inputs in design and development of textiles and raw material, which is responsible for 60-80% of the cost of the product. Textile design today is that strategic value adding activity that can make all the difference in transforming a fashion business into an economically viable and profitable proposition.
The Textile Design specialisation offered by Department of Fashion & Textiles equips students with broad-spectrum education in textiles while developing creativity, originality and design application in apparel and home fashion industries.

Eligibility:- Pass 10 + 2

B.Des. (Accessory Design)

Accessory Design offered by Department of Fashion & Lifestyle Accessories is one of its kind in the country. It has a well-defined curriculum for developing integrated expertise in design methodology, materials and production process, consumer behavior and market dynamics, trends and forecast interpretations, business practices and project management in the field of fashion and lifestyle accessories.

Eligibility:- Pass 10 + 2

B.Des. (Knitwear Design)

Knitwear Design is emerging as a growth area in the new world order. The Knitwear Design specialisation offered by Department of Fashion & Textiles is structured keeping in view the future requirements of the Indian knitting industry. The students get an opportunity to work on state-of-the-art equipment like computerised flat bed knitting machines such as Shima Seiki and Stoll. They are also exposed to the techniques and variations in the circular and flat knitting manufacturing techniques, possible structure developments, processing and garmenting.

Eligibility:- Pass 10 + 2

B.Des. (Leather Design)

Leather Design caters to the requirements of the leather industry both in terms of goods and apparel. The programme offered by the Department of Fashion & Apparel emphasises on the integration of design concepts in leather apparel and products with material knowledge to respond to the requirements of specific target markets.  Exposure to the industry through field trips, tannery training and industry internship is an important part of the curriculum. The multidisciplinary approach including inputs ranging from market research, material and technical knowledge for product development develops an ability in students to handle different materials for different product types in leather.

Eligibility:- Pass 10 + 2

B.Des. (Fashion Design)

The Fashion Design specialisation offered by the Department of Fashion & Apparel hones design sensitisation, which balances global fashion aesthetics with an Indian soul. It addresses needs of the export market as well as both couture and pret a porter clothing in India, expanding and categorising apparel design into niche segments.

Eligibility:- Pass 10 + 2

B.A.Honours Fashion Design

Fashion Design has developed from an upcoming to an established and much in-demand career. It holds great potential of employment opportunities in the rapidly expanding designer labels, luxury brands, apparel retail brands and the ready-to-wear fashion industry.

In the current competitive environment, a fashion designer needs to be equipped with knowledge, skills and professional attitude to give shape to creative ideas through technical interpretation.

The 4-year B.A. (Hons.) in Fashion Design provides a thorough grounding in design development skills, fashion presentation, market knowledge and trend forecasting. It guides students to select their area of interest in womenswear, menswear, sportswear, kidswear or knitwear.

LEVEL  1 : Basic Knowledge, Skills and Concepts

This level emphasizes on an understanding of the elements, principles and concepts of fashion design and colour, fashion materials and processes as well as 2D and 3D fashion visualization and realization technology.

LEVEL 2  : Application and Practice

This level provides design, technical, business and marketoriented projects to develop advanced fashion capabilities, such as for contoured/structured wear, fashion presentation and promotion application.

LEVEL 3 : Consolidation

This level ensures that students exploit their creative potential and acquire depth in various possible ways of engagement to sharpen commercial sensibilities, further honed by the analytical and problem-solving skills achieved during final work.

Portfolio

Students of FD have an unique opportunity to present juried collections through Portfolio, which has emerged as one of the most prestigious fashion shows in Delhi.

Careers

Graduates work as -

• Fashion Designers in the Apparel Industry and Related Lifestyle Sectors
• Fashion Coordinators/ Fashion Stylists
• Brand Designers
• Visual Merchandisers in Retail Stores
• Product Developers in Design Merchandising.

Duration

4 Years (August 2011- May 2015)

Eligibility

10+2 pass in any discipline with minimum 50% marks.

Fashion these Days...........

Whether it’s the low-down on this season’s runway trends or simply wanting to look fabulous, Women’s Fashion has tips and tricks to play up your assets and play down your flaws.

With the fall and winter season just around the corner it is time to update your wardrobe the hottest fashion trends for 2010/2011. This means adding some chic jackets, edgy boots, sleek cardigans and vintage accessories. If you are wondering what the latest styles are as the weather cools down you are not alone.

The winter weather is kicking into gear with a crisp chill in the air and a layer of slushy snow on the ground. The winter season is an excellent time of year to explore the hottest new fall and winter fashion trends and create a style that is both unique and exciting.
Stunning fall and winter styles often involve creative layering, accented or heeled winter boots, colorful scarves, textured fabrics, an array of knits and a mix of jewellery.

When layering clothing keep in mind that an oversized knit sweater or jacket will work well with sleeker pieces such as a slim pair of pants or a pencil skirt. Refrain from layering oversized sweaters, tops and jackets with loose pants or skirts.

Winter Fashion – Gold and Silver Accessories Gold and silver are eternally stylish. Long necklaces, delicate charms, large pendants, bangle bracelets and loop earrings will make an outfit look complete. Jewelry does not have to break the bank account. Funky chic pieces can often be found at vintage jewelry stores, pawn shops and second hand stores.

Winter fashion doesn’t have to be overly expensive. Adding two or three fashionable winter pieces is a great way to update one’s wardrobe for the winter season.

Fashion Design Colleges in India (List 2)

International Polytechnology nic for Women	2	Private	Central Delhi	Detail
ITI for Women	2	Private	Central Delhi	Detail
J D Institute of Fashion Technology	2	Private	Mumbai	Detail
Jamshedpur Womens College	2	Private	East Singhbhum	Detail
Jewellery Design & Technology Institute	2	Private	Muzaffarnagar	Detail
Jewellery Design & Technology Institute	2	Private	Central Delhi	Detail
Jewellery Design & Technology Institute	2	Private	Jind	Detail
Justice Basheer Ahmed Sayeed Womens College	2	Private	Chennai	Detail
K.M.E. Society’s G.M. Momin Women’s College	2	Private	Ahmadnagar	Detail
Kamla Nehru Institute of Physical & Social Sciences	2	Private	Sultanpur	Detail
Kanya Maha Vidyalaya	2	Private	Jalandhar	Detail
Karavali College	2	Private	Dakshina Kannada	Detail
Kongunadu Arts & Science College	2	Private	Coimbatore	Detail
Le Modelle	2	Private	Central Delhi	Detail
Lucknow University	2	Government	Lucknow	Detail
M B Khalsa College	2	Private	Indore	Detail
Maharaja College for Women	2	Private	Erode	Detail
Maniben Nanavati Women’s College	2	Private	Mumbai	Detail
Mayura School of Fashion Technology	2	Private	Trichy	Detail
Meyhar Bhasin Academy	2	Private	Central Delhi	Detail
Multani Mal Modi College	2	Private	Patiala (Punjab)	Detail
Muthayammal College of Arts & Science	2	Private	Nammakal	Detail
N.G.Achrya & D.K. Marathe College of Arts, Science & Commerce	2	Private	Mumbai	Detail
National Institute of Fashion Design	2	Private	Chandigarh	Detail
National Institute of Fashion Technology	2	Private	Hyderabad	Detail
National Institute of Fashion Technology	2	Private	Central Delhi	Detail
National Institute of Fashion Technology	2	Private	Gandhinagar	Detail
National Institute of Fashion Technology	2	Private	Bangalore	Detail
National Institute of Fashion Technology	2	Private	Mumbai	Detail
National Institute of Fashion Technology	2	Private	Chennai	Detail
National Institute of Fashion Technology	2	Private	Kolkata	Detail
National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT)		Government	Gandhinagar	Detail
Nirmala Niketan College of Home Science	2	Private	Mumbai	Detail
Nirmala Niketan College of Home Science	2	Private	Mumbai	Detail
Northeast Institute of Fashion Technology	2	Private	Kamrup	Detail
Parks College	2	Private	Coimbatore	Detail
Pearl Academy of Fashion	2	Private	Central Delhi	Detail
Platinum Models	2	Private	Central Delhi	Detail