Turquoise should not be a summer only colour. Agree or disagree? How many ladies love to wear turquoise all year round? At Indiverve, we think its a definite do! The key to wearing turquoise in the fall is to pair it with dark colours. Or break all rules and wear it with light colours, normally meant for the summer. We love turquoise on jewelry so we’ll focus on how to wear it with clothing and colours you probably already have in your closet. Try the following alluring colour combinations.
1) Turquoise and Pink
The turquoise pieces in this necklace really pop against a light pink top.
Kohl is an ancient eye cosmetic widely used in South Asia, the Middle East, North Africa, the Horn of Africa, and West Africa to darken the eyelids and eyelashes. It is used mostly by women, but also some men and children in certain cultures. Kohl was originally used as protection against common eye ailments. Darkening around the eyes was believed to protect them from the harsh rays of the sun.
Kohl has been used in India as a cosmetic for a long time. Mothers would sometimes apply kohl to their infants’ eyes soon after birth. Some did this to help strengthen the child’s eyes and others believed it could prevent the child from being cursed by the evil eye. In India today, it is used by women as a type of eyeliner that is applied around the edge of the eyes. It is often worn for special social and religious occasions.
Kohl and kohl inspired “smokey eye” looks are very popular around the world. Many women prefer to use waterproof formulas which will last longer and not smudge as easily. Often used for a big night out, the black smokey look can really make the eyes pop and there are endless tips, which can be found on beauty blogs, on how to get the look using different make up techniques.
Kohl eyeliner is available in drug stores everywhere as well as stores like Sephora, and MAC around the globe. Try it for your next party or night out on the town!
Lovely black & white look featuring our Beaded Checkered Necklace
Threaded necklaces are very unique and versatile types of jewelry. They can be casual and fun or very glamorous depending on the look you’re striving for on a particular day. Threaded necklaces would definitely fall into the boho chic category mostly because they’re decorated with beads in natural materials. Our threaded necklaces are made from glass and wooden beads painted in stunning colours. Strong threads are then laced, by hand, and knotted amongst the beads creating a stylish woven look. We love the layered look of our threaded necklace collection. Each necklace has at least three layers of beads creating a unique statement look perfect for any occasion.
Simple to wear, these necklaces can bring a plain top to life! Think good old trusty t-shirts or long sleeved shirts in neutral shades like white, black, grey or brown to keep the style effortless looking. Wear the necklace with jeans or to jazz up a little black dress ensemble. We particularly like the lime green hued necklace paired with a charcoal grey top or dress. These two colours look surprisingly delightful together!
Tell us, which threaded necklace is your favourite? Please vote below 🙂
What comes to mind when you think of bohemian style? For us, its all about ethnic, floral, geometric, psychedelic, and paisley prints. Natural materials, embroidery, beading, fringe, ruffles, vintage, 60′ s and 70’s style, lace, and leather are several more words that come to mind when thinking about what elements are associated to bohemian style.
Celebrity Influence
Nicole Richie and Sienna Miller do the hippie chic look very well. These two fashionable ladies helped popularize and revive this trend during the mid 2000’s and beyond. They both favour wearing anything loose and flowy and creating one of a kind styles by adding accessories that are full of expression.
Eclectic & Alluring Fashion
One of the reasons we love the boho look so much is because its such a great way to express one’s own individuality and taste. Eclectic and alluring, boho style is such a refreshing contradiction to the plain and simple fashion we’re used to seeing every day. Adding touches of bohemian inspired items to a simple look can pep it up instantly and reveal an interesting and enviable look.
gorgeous white embroidery really makes this boho style tunic top pop
floral print flowy tunic dress with unique 70’s style black and pink ombre print
paisley is the epitome of bohemian style
wooden jewelry is a popular material favoured by boho fashionistas
All of these clothing and jewelry items are available at our bohemian friendly e-store. Just click on the links below to shop them. By the way, we came up with the name Indiverve because Indi- stands for “indie” or “independent” and it also makes reference to India, a dynamic and influential country close to our hearts. Verve signifies “energy” and “enthusiasm” which is what we strive for in our day to day activities. To read more about us and why we started this Vancouver, Canada based company, click here.
Avial is an Indian alternative rock band which formed in the southern state of Kerala, India in 2003. The band is named after a popular dish often eaten in the south which is made from a mixture of different vegetables. The band’s music is a fusion of Keralan folk music and alternative rock. Their songs are purely sung in the Malayalam language.
Avial
Avial has invented its own flavour of music, which the band members refer to as “Alternative Malayali Rock.” It reflects the unique heritage of Kerala life. The band’s musical style has been complimented for outstanding instrumental play and brilliant singing and lyrics. Avial has performed in major cities like Bangalore, Mumbai, New Delhi, Chennai and Thiruvananthapuram, to name a few.
We really enjoy listening to Avial! Their eclectic sound is truly one of a kind. Listen to this exceptional song entitled “Nada Nada” and check out the video, which portrays a glimpse into a hardworking Keralan lifestyle.
Fall may be here but we’re still obsessed with florals! Whether it be on a dress, top, scarf, or a funky piece of flower crafted jewelry, we’re holding on to this trend, and as we’ve seen from the runway, its definitely not about to wilt away! So what’s in for Fall? Simply go darker colour- wise and basically think deep and edgy florals in winter friendly shades vs. the lighter, brighter floral prints we saw in the Spring/Summer.
black and gold floral burn out velvet
We adore this deep, dark floral fabric on gold shimmery burn-out velvet (above). Its pretty, slightly edgy and oh so boho which is pretty much what we love. This unique top- the Floral Tunic Top Black Shimmer is one of our most coveted Fall items! A loose and flowy style, this top looks fantastic with jeans or leggings. It has oversized sleeves, an elasticized waist to add shape, and its created in a longer tunic length in two tiers of ruffles. We love the black on gold look as it is but its that much more sophisticated in a stunning floral print.
Shop the tunic top here and get ready for some serious compliments!
“Thousands of hard-working small business owners and savvy consumers have signed up for Canada’s Small Business Saturday, but this important initiative has also generated strong support on Parliament Hill, as well as in city halls and provincial legislatures all across our great country. Mayors, Premiers, and Prime Minister, Stephen Harper say that if we all shop small, it can make a big difference.”
Small businesses are crucial to Canada’s economic success. Small business entrepreneurs are powering our economy through innovation, job creation and new, exciting ideas. Canada would not be the same without our small business owners. Our economic success depends on them. Shopping at a small business is a special experience – you cannot get it at a big-box store. Many products are unique and impossible to find anywhere else. Small business owners are reputable and know their products intimately. Small businesses matter to our economy, to our communities, and to our friends and neighbours.
Today, October 20th is Canada’s Small Business Saturday. Join with thousands of Canadians who are committing to shop small and keeping our communities vibrant and strong!
We love inspiring quotes like the one, above. Every once in a while its beneficial to remind ourselves what exactly is important in life. Do we have a purpose which truly makes us happy? Is what we’re doing helping others along the way, or it only helping ourselves? If its only helping ourselves, is it really worth it? Do we feel good about what we’re doing? Who are we really impressing? Is it our boss? Our partner? Our family, or our friends? Discovering the most important things to us takes constant self reflection. Our needs and wants change as we get older and as our lives transition. Its a natural process. When the pressure and stresses in our lives overwhelm us, we need to simply stop and reflect.
To find more great quotes, check us out on Pinterest. We love collecting different quotes which are refreshing to read for those days when a little extra inspiration is needed. Click here for more “Quotes We Love.”
The two tone dress is a versatile item which can easily be dressed up or down in an instant! We love how the ruffled leopard print top is combined with a solid black pencil skirt style bottom. Its a safe way to experiment with the chic animal print trend we’ve been seeing everywhere. The ruffled top part of the dress is meant to fit loosely and casually making it the perfect dress to transition from a more conservative office setting to after work get togethers (check out the sexy slit in the back which can also conveniently be buttoned up!) We added a wrist full of our Studded Gold Bangles Set and Bronze Stone Necklace to complete the look.
We love the fun and trendy combination of a subtle black and white bird print with the black bottom. This dress has the same open back option as the animal print one, above. We stuck with a classic black and white theme and added our Beads of Hearts Earrings in Black, Checkered Beaded Necklace, and our patterned Silver Lines Cuff.
We live in Vancouver, which is beginning to get a little chilly these days! Here’s a few suggestions on how to style the two tone dress for fall/ winter appropriate weather:
1) For an edgy look, pair it with a leather jacket, subtly textured tights, and some classic knee high boots or lace up booties!
2) For a lady-like and work appropriate look, toss a cardigan over the dress. A solid colour would look best. Add some tights, cute ballet flats, or your favourite pumps.
3) If you’re going out on a date or chilling with your friends downtown, pair the dress with a blazer, leggings or tights, and your favourite pair of heels or boots. As the night rolls on and you decide to hit up a club, show off that sultry open back feature!
Don’t forget to experiment and add some jewelry to each of these looks. Check out our jewelry collection here for tons of inspiration plus all the pieces we used to style our lovely model! If you adore the dresses, you can shop them below:
Do you own a piece of jewelry that you adore wearing because its fun, quirky, and colourful all at the same time? You know those items that every time you wear it someone stops to compliment you, whether its a work colleague, or a stranger on the street with an appreciation for fashion? Well, to us, the Beaded Cuff in Flower Burst is just that. It definitely has colour going for it. In soothing turquoise, lady-like coral, and black beads laced with rich gold, something about it screams statement! Expect many compliments, or at the very least, intriguing glances.
The Beaded Cuff in Flower Burst craves to be the centre of attention so you wouldn’t want to wear too much other jewelry or a bunch of detailed clothing patterns with it. In fact, this cuff is an ideal way to add some extra oomph to a little black dress ensemble. Matching your nail colour in edgy black or pretty coral would look stunning. Check out how we styled it with a chunky gold braided bangle plus two thin etched bangles in gold. What do you think of this look?
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