Get the Asian influence

Ever thought saris are beautiful but just for Asian women?

Rubbish! The beautiful light, floating material used to make saris is absolutely ideal for hot, sultry summers, as well as being able to accentuate a great figure, or mask any imperfections.

With European and Asian fashions and culture now merging more than ever, we are seeing saris not just in Asian-focused stores, but on the catwalk too.

This gorgeous little number somehow manages to fuse Asian with Greek, resulting in a stylish outfit which would take you right through the summer and into autumn (simply throw on a loose, long camel or chocolate coloured cardigan over the top). It was produced by renowned designer Shrea, who seems to effortlessly manufacture wonderful outfits which could be worn at a Bollywood party, cocktail evening or at the office! Versatility and vision are very much evident in her work.

I once saw a Caucasian woman wearing a cream sari to a wedding. A little bit naughty, you might think – particularly as she almost outshone the bride! She looked extremely stylish and drew many admiring glances on the day!

So on to jewellery. I saw this necklace and thought its simplicity would match a sari with similar colouring to the one above, perfectly.

This elaborate vintage jewellery set has a distinct Asian influence but is versatile enough to be worn with any outfit. The gold snake chain holds five brown enamel shine oval drops in a plunge. Available from Seasonsonline for only £8.99.

And what about this gorgeous coloured embellished bead bangle? Set in painted enamel on gold tone, these pretty beads are showcased beautifully among the white, red and turquoise colouring. Only £4.99from Seasonsonline.

And finally, I couldn’t miss the opportunity to show you one of our latestbangles.

This painted and embossed gold cuff in pink and turquoise is both feminine and colourful, ideal for jazzing up a casual jeans & tee combo, or for clasping around your arm to set off a beautiful sari.

So girls, if you can’t wait to go Asian, why not try another one of my secret websites? www.tisaya.com specialises in all kinds of Asian outfits, at very reasonable prices. Here’s one of my favourites, which could be worn for all sorts of occasions.