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  Modi’s Style Playbook: A Masterclass in Power, Purpose, and Presence In leadership, image is not a luxury—it’s a language . Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi understands this better than most. That’s why he is often regarded as a style icon, celebrated for his distinctive and carefully curated fashion sense. But Modi’s style isn’t just about clothing—it’s about intention, identity, and influence. It aligns seamlessly with the principles of personal styling, wardrobe planning, and strategic image consulting. Whether he’s addressing the nation, meeting global leaders, or donning a red Nehru jacket and shawl during Operation Sindoor to symbolize India's zero tolerance for terrorism, every element of his wardrobe reflects power, purpose, and presence. Modi has created a unique fashion identity that speaks volumes—conveying confidence, culture, and leadership. Let’s decode the elements that define the Modi look: 1. Power in Simplicity: The Signature Modi Kurta Modi’s signature kur...

  Closet Organization: By Sarita Maheshwari Sharda (certified Image consultant) With ownership of any resource comes responsibility. Same in the case of clothes. To maintain an attractive, appropriate and affordable appearance, one must maintain closet.   Closet organization means allowing time and space for clothing care. Closet storage and organization is a unique challenge as it requires continuing attention, planning and organization, It demands a routine for clothing related tasks, such as hemming up a dress, hand-washing a silk dress, sewing on button, pressing a skirt or rearranging closet. Some tasks are daily, others are weekly and some may be seasonal or annual. Clothes come in different colors, seasons, sleeve lengths, hemlines, etc. Organizing your closet is actually less work and more fun. Here you will find my best tips and how-to compiled into one neat and organized closet: Keep your closet in shape by treating it like a small room. Like any room it shoul...

  Business Etiquette  Want to set you and your business apart from the competition? An important factor is your business relationship and your people skills. The best way to improve your people skills is to practice business etiquette. Business etiquette is not meant to be strictly formal. It is really about being kind, considerate, empathetic and respectful . Practicing of right business etiquette at any networking event   can be one of the most effective ways to increase awareness of who you are and what you do, meet potential clients, and develop new business opportunities. The key to follow business etiquette   is to remember that it is not about how many cards you give out or what you are selling - but, more importantly, who is doing the selling. It is the person behind the product or service that people trust, admire, respect, and with whom they enjoy dealing. It is this rapport, this established relationship that truly makes a product or service interes...

                                          Body Shape And Smart Fit  Your genetics have a lot to do with the changing of your body; Most of us don't have a "IDEAL" body shape. Your genetics are set and there is nothing anyone can do about it. “BUT” I am telling you, you can make it look better by proper diet n exercise plan and wearing right clothes as per body shape. Save yourself  from time and frustration. Learn to recognize the garment style or silhouette that matches most nearly your general figure type. Whatever the body shape once can still have a terrific time with fashion style, colors, fabric and accessories by following these golden rules: • The garment silhouette should be dominant and body silhouette subordinate.  • Highlight positive variation of body and hiding the variations. • There should not be any distraction, try to achieve attraction. • Att...

  The Timeless Saree The saree has been favorite for generations in India that is why it is timeless. It is considered the most sensuous, stylish, and sophisticated attire. This classic attire is not just maintaining its space in wardrobe but also gaining international acclaim. An unstitched, six-yard rectangle piece of sheer and flowing fabric, available in vivid colors and embellished with the most intricate embroidery work or beautiful prints. Saree comes in the most mesmerizing avatars one cannot imagine. Such wide-ranging variety makes it suitable for all occasions – from weddings to formal functions and official meetings to social get-togethers. Today’s working Indian women has hectic and multifunction lives, and sari is also suitable and available for all those roles and functions. Saree is a three-piece attire. A petticoat and   blouse go along with the Sari, need to be chosen carefully to compliment it. The petticoat color should match the base sari color as cl...

  Decode the care codes  As your clothes need some especial care Caring for garments in the proper way is very important. That’s why there are care codes or care symbols attach to the garment. Care symbols are written on care labels, attached to clothing to indicate how a particular item should best be cleaned. Care label indicates best procedures for washing, bleaching, drying, ironing or dry-cleaning. These labels are designed in particular combination of fabric, thread, decoration and construction techniques so one cannot afford to ignore it. Home launder/Washable: It is a process intended to remove soil or stains by washing,drying and bleaching with common method at home most preferably at normal temperature. Wash Separately: It means wash that particular cloth separately as there can be fading of color. Water Temperature: Hot water means water up to 130 degree, warm water means 110 degree . Machine Wash: Use gentle setting on machine or wash by hand. Bleach: Bleach ...

 Accessories works as Assets  What are accessories, and do you really need them to complete the look? Accessories are the finishing touches of color, texture and shape that impact your image. The role they play is important. They reflect your style philosophy and pull your other selections together to create groupings that make design sense. To fully appreciate the impact accessories make, let’s consider other examples of things that require a “finishing touch”. Can you picture: - a cake without icing? Accessories give one an extra dose of beauty, a little more sparkle, just by looking at you because they’re a natural icebreaker.  So, here are some of the more timeless guidelines: - Don’t crowd your face: It means , either wear big earrings or a major necklace but not both. Concentrate on one focal point per body part. Pair a necklace and ring, or a bracelet, earrings and necklace. Harmonize Accessories with your Outfit: Make it sure there must be some common element or ...

  Are you a fashion Victim   Fashion is very important. It is life-enhancing and, like everything that gives pleasure, it is worth doing well.” Mind it Worth doing well.Being Fashionable is very different from fashion victim. A fashion victim is an individual who obeys fads and trends in color, design, print and silhouette. They just duplicate an outfit straight from the ramp without any consideration for how they look in the trendy pieces. .They are the people who are not buying clothes in fact want to acquire “brand name”.  Not every trend looks good on every person, and no one can successfully pull off every trend. In order to avoid becoming a fashion victim, you must learn to develop your own sense of style, and you must also accept that some clothes look good on you while others do not. Moreover  one has to learn various ways to convert any style into their own style . Here are few tips how to do this: ·   Identify the detailing of designer outfit and opt ...

 Mini Makeover Magics All good things come in a small package. Likewise term “mini-makeover” describes the act of making a few small, but positive, changes in outer personality. It gives a sudden lift up to personal style and appearance. Unlike a full makeover, during which a person may significantly change appearance by making changes in their lifestyle and extend their personal style to next level, mini makeovers are taking a small and temporary steps. Full makeover happens inside- out, technical in nature and need expert mentoring whereas mini makeovers easily can be started from home. Mini-makeovers often include a change in just one aspect of a person’s appearance or a few slight changes in each area. In order to refresh look. a person may make a few noticeable but not overwhelming changes in grooming routine / wardrobe or highlight one aspect either by himself or with the assistance of a personal appearance professional. For example : hair color highlights, nail art....

  Wardrobe styling for A Public Speaker  Your first impression matters a lot when you are speaking publicly.  What you wear, your body language, grooming reflects a lot about you and shows your seriousness about event. With little planning and preparation,  one can impress audience and  abolish the greatest fear of public speaking.   Dressing correctly helps in  creating the first impression among your audience. On the other hand dressing  casually and inappropriately also means that you  are not serious towards the whole idea of addressing people and eventually your audience also find it extremely difficult to concentrate on your speech. Gaurav had excellent public speaking skills. But once he  went casually and untidily dressed to address his team members. Neither did he bother to iron his clothes nor polish his shoes. The  audience perceived him to be a lazy and careless person who did not bother to take care of his own clothes. ...