2019 Fashion Report – Spoiler Alert!

Whether you just said ‘yes’ to your dream partner, or have been a self-confessed fashionista – you definitely have a secret mood board hidden in your creative mind. For that, it’s best if you’re up-to-date with the must-haves from social media/fashion shows/Pinterest world.

Met Gala just swept us off our feet with their theme (Camp: Notes on Fashion) and with that, followed a suit of the top trends for the year ahead. So what’s really trending in the world of fashion, hair and beauty?

ECO-CONSCIOUS WEDDINGS

Nowadays couples are opting for more eco-friendly wedding themes – following in the steps of new parents Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. From locally sourced ingredients for wedding cakes to foam-free flower deco, ethical weddings it is!

FAST FASHION

Wearing a “second hand” wedding gowns is on the rise now. This is because there’s an increasing awareness around sustainability which is a global fashion trend. ‘The Favourite’ actress Olivia Colman wore practical seams at the 2019 awards season.

FEATHER FEVER

Feathers have been a staple in the ready-to-wear runways for long now. Designers (like Naeem Khan) have become obsessed with ruffles and feather frocks. Opt for the mini versions to b creative.

GUCCI BARRETTE HAIR CLIP

Did you know that Gucci is one of the most searched for hair accessory brands according to liketoknow.it? This 90s-inspired accessory Barrette hair clip is single-handedly blowing up any party scene!

STATEMENT HEADBANDS

The hair accessory you should be looking for has to be the headband pieces adorning almost every fashion outlet. Available in varied different colors, patterns, and textures, you can elevate any look by matching this accessory.

CEILING-BOUND HAIR

Getting in on the action, Lupita Nyong’o killed the Met Gala carpet with her stunning ceiling-bound afro adorned with spray-painted gold “Fight the Power”. Her va-va-voom look simply sculpted the way we defy gravity.

We LOVE each style, which one is your favourite?

7 Easiest Ways To Navigate From Online To Real-Time Dating

I could almost hear my ex’s (not long ago!) condescending tone when I wrote this. For those of you NOT on dating apps, remember that anyone denying physical attraction as the main key is only fooling you, my friend. Like Tinder taught most of us that attraction is the first port-of-call in the dating world, it’s without a doubt that chemistry is almost digital now. Believe it or not, around one in four relationships starts online now!

Just as Samsung’s $2000 worth Galaxy Fold is set to change the world of smartphones, you need to know how to ace the online dating world like a pro! So let’s boil it down for you so you can survive this epidemic instantly!

1. Accept rejection before rejection accepts you

Most people will change their bio just to increase their probability but please understand that you may not click with everyone in life (sadly, it’s true). Even if you’re a pretty damsel or a handsome hunk, you’ll face rejection in this dark age where looks + personality = green signal. Also, online dating means matching potential people based on location and physical attraction. But when did that define you?

Dating is much more complex now so if you’re looking for a meaningful relationship, so stop changing your bio like your Instagram feed!

2. Your photos are an insight into your real personality

Common sense prevails that if you chose to post steamy or bath-tub pictures, you’ll know exactly what you’re in for! (btw, we don’t mind hot bods!). Pictures give matches a place to begin a conversation, irrespective of your gender. So if you post a sad photo, then expect dead responses.

Unsurprisingly, a smile is the easiest way to win a right swipe (I mean literally). Forget your Instagram or Snapchat filters for a while and wear that smile now.

3. Remember, first approaches do really matter!

The thing is, this will always be debatable. Irrespective of who takes the plunge first, there will always be infinite fish in that sea (agreed?). It’s easier to say “put your best foot forward”, however, it’s another to understand which ones are genuine. Cut to 2019, surely women have got more daring backs. There’s a reasonable logic here – guys rarely say no!

That’s the thing with alternatives. They will never really let the woman know the clear intention of accepting her invite – whether it’s to enter her heart or for entering her cozy bed. No social script on dating, but at least reveal your intentions in the first go!

4. No social dating script nowadays = anxiety + pressure

Honestly, men have faced this more than any other species – how not to approach a lonely woman, only talk to (beautiful) ladies in specific conditions, wait for obvious “signs”, and blah blah. This means unlike earlier, they don’t even know what the f*** to do nowadays without set norms!

Like every romantic story has a painful end (as we see in movies), the pain of dating without set scripts is increasing their testosterone levels even higher. They just need to ace the basics and understand that it’s not as complicated after all (I’m saying from experience!).

5. Being over-prepared is never the cleverest idea

The problem is, online dating has become more like a minefield – where one wrong step can land you in a tricky situation. You have to be both attractive and avoid unseen obstacles that might turn into deal breakers (complicated, we hear?). I feel you should never go overboard trying to impress anyone because imagine, it’s still tossy after months of your effort!

One must remember that even after months of preparation to get to that first in-person date, you’ve still got to pass the stress-inducing trial. So spend less of your time (and money) on those new fancy clothes, creative selfies and just be yourself – it’s the safest (and cheapest) way to endure any situation. Go try your luck with ease now!

Want Compulsively Wearable Fashion At Your Fingertips? ‘Curated Crowd’ Is Your Answer!


For any fashion brand, both ethical and fast, an elaborate creative process allows the possible integration of essence with style – both feverishly needed for a great outcome. Here at Curated Crowd, you don’t need to look further than just clicking a button for having limited editions or custom-made pieces delivered to your doorstep. It’s THAT easy if you religiously follow this multi-purpose online platform to be as unique as its collections.

At Curated Crowd, you’ll easily find an interesting array of award-winning new-age designers and celebrity favorites like Rhoda Wong, who plays with contemporary womenswear and abstract form.

Changing the people’s old mindset to the ‘greener option’ isn’t easy. Enter Curated Crowd, which encourages ‘slow’ fashion as an everyday option to support environmental causes but you’ll still always feel stylish!

Authenticity, longevity, and innovation – are all the building blocks of fighting the dangerous reptiles of creative destruction. Founder Ada Yi Zhao, an ex-investment banker and founder of Curated Crowd, offers a platform to honor ‘sustainable’ designers but doesn’t ever compromise on quality.

Like her, if you understand the strategy for communicating sustainability in a beneficial light, then Curated Crowd can be the vessel for driving positive consumption to hungry fashionistas. After all, she’s backed by the likes of the British Fashion Council!

This one-stop destination is where boundaries and limitations are being broken. With an international palette of freshly-brewed ethical designers, we present to you a few so you can join the fun too!

Lingerie designer like Lily Branfield preaches what they practice. Creator of STRATUM, she builds ‘constructive’ pieces from 100% sustainable bamboo jersey to make comfier underwears.

Quoting British-Syrian designer Mariam Alsibai, who has her own take on the whole ‘positive’ fashion dimension, she told Curated Crowd:

“Every garment is made with love, care, and attention. Our pieces are timeless and not limited to a specific trend. They are designed to maintain longevity in the wardrobe, something that fast fashion lacks.”

AULI and Himalayas go hand-in-hand. You’ll literally smell the ‘Valley of Flowers’ when you buy their exotic fragrances. The Himalayan roots will instantly engrave an ever-lasting smell of perfection on you.

Bozena Jankowska is aware of the ramifications of ‘fast’ fashion. She, therefore, promotes her environmental sustainability and empowerment consciousness by using GOTS certified Indian Peace Silk in her collections.

Like her, ‘conscious’ designers like Alexandra Kaiser passionately designs timeless fashion but with minimal wastage. Do you know that a brand like hers offers personalized service during the creative process?

Imagine, sustainable fashion has spread its wings to accessories and swimwear as well! Curated Crowd is proud to be associated with Victor Wong, whose Spring/Summer 2019 collection in London muted the critics for long!

Carmen Cerrillo and Charlotte Janaina Calixte, co-founders of Dondoks, downloaded the awareness of the harsh reality of the mass-consumption by offering genuine leather shoes. Lastly, you won’t want to miss wearing these sequence dresses by Kimi Kimonos which uses the best of silk only.

Watch this space for more from Curated Crowd on all topics which bring fashion closer to our hearts.

Why Choosing ‘Positive’ Fashion Is Even More Essential Than You Knew!

High-end designers and high-street retailers – beware! It’s time fashion-conscious people are not only getting a whiff of your ‘environmental damage’ practice but are also turning against it! The so-called secretive nature of your sham is slowly crawling out of its shadow and is making way for now ‘positive’, ‘sustainable’ or ‘organic’ fashion as we call it.

Here, we’d like to present to you a few (shocking) facts which you should keep in mind before spending your budget on ‘fast’ trendy clothes and instead, opt for sustainable and more relatable fashion.

Did you know that almost 1% of your dumped clothes actually turn up in a landfill? That’s just for beginners!

These days, new-age designers choose everything from materials to production aesthetics in order to minimize the adverse effects of ‘fast fashion’ and turn towards the importance of quality over compromise. It’s important to know the difference!

Sustainable Fashion + Sustainable Approach = Satisfied Customer!

Like every movie has endless sweat and tears to produce it, so is every garment to make you look good. The joy of wearing ‘sustainable’ clothes isn’t limited to exclusivity but actually wearing quality artsy pieces which will last you a lifetime.

Your life is always a reflection of your choices (good or bad) and that’s true for your clothes as well.

Designers are now choosing sustainable techniques/materials to design ‘positive’ clothes. Anything from minimal waste design, made to order pieces, reproducing old clothes, using environmentally-friendly fabrics or recycled materials is their go-to method.

Even those traditional artisans must be crying tears of joy after heavy-duty machines have been getting the big snub and they have been thriving ever since. After all, do wear fashion on your sleeve but isn’t it better if someone hand-stitched your glamour quotient and you look more elegant?

You won’t believe but even the ocean plastic pollution is a direct result of those polyester-materials we wear so often!

Of course when you wear those expensive woolly jackets, fur coats or animal-derived prints, you look all pretty but you just killed an innocent animal for that! Abandon animal-derived materials such as leather, bones, wool, silk, and exotic skins to unfollow this sick cause.

Now animal lovers should listen carefully!

Last but not least, have you cottoned on yet?!

Opting for organically grown is a better choice as it uses fewer pesticides and insecticides for production. This reduces the natural damage to the environment and farmers who grow them as well. Zara and Burberry are opting for it!