If you yearn to dress up like a celebrity but cannot afford the very high pricing of such designer clothes, there is a good way to do so without spending a small fortune on clothes. The key to highly successful fashion is unique clothing design or unique look. For one such unique look, think about combining Western Fashion with Eastern Fashion. One good example is a combination of pareo with Baju Kebaya .

According to some reliable sources, the origin of pareo can be traced to Tahiti and Cook Islands, which have a great deal of Western influence. Baju Kebaya is native to countries like Malaysia and Indonesia, giving it a Far Eastern touch. Imagine wearing a lovely red coloured Kebaya blouse with a floral design together with a batik silk pareo. It does not matter whether you have fantastic curves like Halle Berry or not. Generally, women are curvaceous creatures .

So, it is not surprising that Baju Kebaya was chosen as Indonesian women’s national costume. The national costume comprises of a blouse and a sarong. Rather than wearing a typical sarong of Far Eastern fashion, replace it with a pareo tied in a sarong style. Red is a colour that is hardly out of fashion. The colour red is usually associated with vitality, energy and passion.

It is sure to attract the eyes of onlookers. You can find this type of red Kebaya blouse for an estimate of US$91 or GBP57.5 on the market. The blouse is made of pure cotton voile with a lovely handmade floral design. The silk pareo as shown in the photo can be bought for an estimate of US$65 or GBP41 on the market. This particular pareo is one hundred percent silk with batik motifs, which were created by handmade block printing.

Due to these very reasons, this particular pareo is more costly compared to some other designs and materials of pareos. Since the pareo is made of pure silk, the folds are bound to cascade beautifully, perhaps, creating an enticing, eye-catching look when you walk, or stand. You can tie the pareo into a sarong style with or without a brooch or holder. The coconut pareo holder as shown in the photo can be bought for US$4 or GBP2.5 on the market.

If you wish to wear a black tank top like the one shown in the photo, you can buy one for an estimate of US$3.5 or GBP2 on the market. It is not necessary to wear a tank top since the material of the Kebaya blouse is not too thin. Flaunt your womanly curves to the maximum by pinning your Kebaya blouse with a gold plated brooch as shown in the photo. You can find one for US$3.5 or GBP2 on the market.

So, what are you waiting for? Go get yourself a silk pareo and Baju Kebaya blouse to create a unique Eastern and Western fashion of your own, which will be the envy of other women. You can wear the pareo or Kebaya blouse with other types, colours and designs of clothes for different occasions.

By Umaathevi UBalasubramaniam

Nowadays, there are various designs, colours and cuts under different brands like Dorothy Perkins and Levis for any woman’s pick, not just a man. Many women wear their jeans with a tee shirt for casual or less than formal occasions. This is pretty much understandable. Wearing jeans is not only comfortable but also practical and convenient.

Not surprisingly, some companies are lax on their dress codes for daily office wear, even allowing their female staff to wear jeans. It does not matter whether the dress code at your office is strict or not. Consider wearing a Nyonya Baju Kebaya Top with a pair of jeans for a more formal look. Nyonya Baju Kebaya is a traditional form of dress in countries like Malaysia and Indonesia .

Normally, a set of Nyonya Baju Kebaya comprises of a blouse top and a sarong or long skirt. The top is usually made of cotton gauze, cotton voile or georgette. It is usually lightweight with handwoven embroidery on its front portion. Fuse Western Fashion and Eastern Fashion to create a fusion of your own for casual or formal wear. For example, a jet black Nyonya Baju Kebaya Top, which is made of one hundred percent cotton, would go well with a pair of pure white, red or cream jeans.

Such a blouse with lovely embroidery of white and purple flowers may cost you around US$35 or less depending on where you buy it. Cotton is usually breathable, making it suitable wear during the hot summer or spring days. The blouse would cover the very top portion of the jeans. So, it is possible to portray a blend of Eastern and Western Fashions without looking casual. Just make sure that the full-length jeans are plain.

Some people may assume that you are wearing a pair of trousers rather than a pair of jeans if you were to do so. For a more formal look, consider wearing a few accessories, which match the colours and style of your attire. If you are planning to attend a dinner party or any other formal event, which does not have a strict dress code, then, consider wearing a Sheer Nyonya Baju Kebaya Top of lovely light blue colour. Pair it with your favorite jet black or pure white Dorothy Perkins jeans or any other brand of jeans.

Such a blouse top, which is made of cotton gauze, may cost you around US$45 or less on the market, depending on where you buy it. It comes with a nylon or polyester camisole. Wear matching costume or real jewellery together with your attire for a more formal look. To complete the look of unique and sophisticated fusion of Western and Eastern fashions, wear a bejeweled stiletto or flats.

So, get a lovely Nyonya Baju Kebaya Top of your preferred colour to wear together with your favorite pair of jeans for a formal or casual occasion. The trick is to wear the right colours and styles of attire together with matching accessories and footwear for a formal or casual look.

By Umaathevi UBalasubramaniam