When it comes to weddings, we tend to dress up our best. Do you agree? Well I do and make sure my family does too. When it comes to us females, it's pretty simple. But dressing up men can be a bit tricky. Whether it's your husband or brother, son or father, you may need newer, trendier outfits to get out of the style rut. Thankfully websites like allaboutsuit have a plethora of sophisticated yet trendy outfits for the special men in your life. 

For traditional Hindu weddings, girls, you can opt for a lehenga or a frill saree (the trending one). Men van done an embellished kurta Or sherwani. If it's a cocktail party or modern wedding, turn up in elegant gowns. For men, if it's a wedding of a dear friend, feel free to overdress him. Has your husband worn his wedding suit for the second time? I bet not. So coax him to take that out so that the fortune spent on it can be worth! 

For small girls, I love cute ethnic wear for traditional functions while for Christian weddings and other parties, tulle looks so pretty! 

For smart teenage boys, prom suit looks super cute. Don't they? I just love the younger Y chromosome turning up in cute tuxedos and suits. 

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What kind of wedding dresser are you? Do you keep it simple or go over the top?

Whether it's to commemorate a special occasion like anniversary or birthday or that mandatory annual 'Christmas Card' photoshoot, it feels lovely to freeze family moments forever. Especially when you have small kids, it's enlightening to look back and cherish how small and cute they were. Time never comes back. And before your little daughter turns into a diva herself and starts considering you 'uncool', it's better you doll yourselves in mommy and me clothes and keep them for the future!

I came across Popopie which has the most adorable baby clothes, mom and me and matching family clothes at an attractive price point.

*Always opt to shoot outdoors in daylight: Nothing comes out more beautifully when shot in bright daylight. During summers, you can opt for the golden hour; the light just before dusk is so pleasant.

*Avoid prints in outfits: Prints clashing creates a chaos and hence you should always refrain from doing so. Particularly some stripes give an aura of illusion; which takes away the attention from the real theme of the picture.

*Props are always welcome: From balloons to flowers, food to kites, soft toys to pillows, you can choose the props according to the occasion.

*You can also use a tripod. 99.5 % of our pictures have been taken on a tripod. It may be quite a hassle, but it's the most ideal option for us. I am the stylist and the director of our shoots and the husband is in charge of the shutter button. We can be ourselves because no outsider is involved and hence no level of discomfort for our kids. I would highly suggest you to invest in a good quality tripod and a remote for the camera.

If you are anything like me (over cautious, law abiding, concerned and simply scared) then you might not have stepped out of your home. Yes, it's my 16th month of home isolation. Scary right? Well, when you have two small kids, elderly in laws and a medico husband who's out there amidst infections 24*7, one has to take a back seat to take care of the household. Anyways, I have lost my sanity multiple times and had hit the lowest nadir of my life at one point, but I have managed to emerge stronger nonetheless. Here are a few things that I have incorporated to make home isolation a bit more cheerful and seem less like a punishment. 

1. Elevate your home decor: The amount of money I have spent on buying trinkets in the past year is way more than permissible. However it has helped me unwind and relax. Thankfully websites like Aoin have a huge collection of home decor at pretty affordable prices. I have switched curtains, cushion covers and rugs multiple times to give my home a facelift. You can reaarrange furniture, throw a blanket on the couch, exchange lamp shades from the bedroom to the living room and vice versa and so many other things and you don't need to spend a single dime!

2. Serve food beautifully: If you can't go to the restaurant, that does not mean you can't dine well presented food. I had been cooking non stop and make it a point to serve it beautifully. Whether it's having a picnic style meal in the balcony or a theme tablescape, pretty plates or fancy cutlery, a little effort makes a meal more delicious and enjoyable.

3. Bring the nature inside: My plant babies have propagated like never before in this pandemic. I love nurturing them; it brings me calm. Even if you are not blessed with a green thumb, you can opt for faux plants and flowers. They look incredible and maintaining them is a breeze! Thankfully Aoin has got so many pretty and economical options!

4. Wear cute PJs: Just because we aren't going out does not mean we should be in rags! I mean I am a MAJOR advocate of tattered and old clothing for homewear. However I have realised that just by wearing pretty clothes, I can elevate my mood! For all the girls out there who are not staying with their in laws, you can check out some sexy pajamas for women!

5. Read more books: Once you become a mom, book reading requires major dedication and is a luxury. However carving that time is so worth! Books transport you to another world and drive all your worries away; even if it's momentary!

I hope these are some pretty useful tips for the home isolated. Let's just pray that this pandemic gets over soon. I am done!