Looking at the gardens blooming- peonies, pansies, marigolds, herbs and irises- it's a wonderful time in New England.Weddings are around the corner.Planning garden parties or going to them.Thinking of summer vacations and where we can travel to next! Father's day does not mean buying him a tie! Get creative this year with Shiv-er 100% handwoven silk shirts from the website. He will look stunning in stripes!
Our silk scarves are a stunning way to update any outfit. Take a look at the latest collection we have on line, really pretty colors, embroideries and details!

Teaching fashion to middle school and high school students has been a highlight in the month of May and June. Running a six week class on Fashion 101 and teaching the next generation how to sketch, illustrate and drape has been inspiring and rewarding. Giving back to the local community is the best way to live. Our latest bride will be decked out in a gown made out of a glorious silk jacquard in champagne color with touches of silk satin and gold trim. The groom is from Nantucket Island, so we are working on making the colors blend for an early June wedding. We will have pictures on the blog when the wedding is over in mid-June.

Recently, Shubhra was invited to present to an intimate group of the Indian Women Physicians forum meeting. Hosted by Drs. Manju Seth and Deepa Jhaveri, it was a wonderful afternoon of fashion, tea and yoga. Talking to women doctors about dressing for success was a great opportunity to introduce them to Shubrah.com as well. Adding some pictures.
June brings us to the NEAC trade show at Marlboro, MA to show our new spring collection. We will also be having our trunk show from June 25th to 27th. Call or e-mail and you will get some personal attention! We will be showing our latest collection of silk scarves and recycled sari dresses. These are one of a kind, so if you want to get the pajama pants or dresses, no chance of bumping into someone else wearing the same thing! In May, we attended Stylefixx and adding some pictures of this fun event and sale. Happy celebrating!

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April Spring break took us to southern Florida. It really felt like we were traveling to a different part of the world. The air was warm, the sun was shining, gorgeous people, food, beaches and locales. The first resort stop at was the Breakers in Palm Beach
An old world hotel and resort, the decor and ambience echoed a by-gone age. Jasmine, orchids and palm trees gave way to graceful formal gardens, secluded courtyards with waterfalls and pristine beaches.

South Beach is lined with fabulous shops, restaurants, fashionable people and a lot of spanish culture. The homes of the rich and famous dot the inter-coastal. The Bar Harbor shopping area and palm tree lined eateries take out door dining to a wonderful casual level that is so special for us from the north.

Italian, cuban and bistro style cuisine at it's best! " Harvard Business School Fashion Show.

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Shubrah.com recently participated in two very different Wedding Expos. One was focused on a "Green" wedding theme for the bride and groom. The event was held by Elegantly Green Weddings at the Hyatt in Boston in February. The idea was to present "green" wedding vendors to potential couples and families who had an interest in making their planning eco-friendly. Who attended? There were florists who worked with local or organic flowers only. Gorgeous blooms, all pesticide free and many locally grown. Some great restaurants from Cambridge and other neighborhoods that sourced local produce and catch from our coastline. We got to sample the appetizers and desserts! Local cheeses, organic fruits and vegetables rounded off the offerings.

There was a company selling organic wines as well. The wedding cake vendors did an amazing job of showing off organic or vegan choices. The flavor of the year has been cupcakes! Brides and grooms are going for them instead of huge cakes. More stylish and frugal in this economy!

We showed our pure silk east meets west dresses and mens silk shirts for options for bridesmaids and groomsmen. Our designs were well received by a largely local and eco-friendly audience.

The Wedding Expo at the Taj Boston in early March was a very different event. Shubrah.com participated to show the recent wedding party designs created for Sorboni Banerjee of Channel 7 news and various other ideas for bridesmaids and bridal designs. India New England News had brought together wedding designers, photographers, planners, caterers and travel agents with a South Asian theme for the Boston Indian-American community. Music for the event was provided by a wonderful jazz and Bollywood fusion ensemble of musicians. The Taj served appetizers, desserts and drinks.

It was a well attended event, with over 350 people participating. We are excited to be part of such a vibrant community of people who embrace the cultures of the East along with the West to make it a rich and rewarding experience. Adding some photos of the event.
Our next events are coming up end of March and in April. We are donating our fashions for a live auction for the Lexington Education Foundation's annual gala dinner and dance event at the Westin, Waltham on March 27th. This fabulous evening is called Educated Tastes and local restaurants, businesses and bands donate their time and products to make this a must attend event. We have been participating for years to give back to the community and ultimately the children's schools. If you are there, hope to catch up with you!

April 13th, Tuesday- Harvard Business School Retail and Apparel club 2010 Spring Fashion show at the Indo-French bar and restaurant Mantra in Boston. Shubrah.com has been chosen to show a few looks from the website. It is a fundraiser event for a non-profit and we are donating our fashions for the auction. Hope to see you all there. For more details click here: http://www.thehbsfashionshow.com/

Our Spring collection will be showing in May. However, we have been working on some one of a kind designs meanwhile. They are beach worthy or warm weather cotton dresses and pajama pants. Well, they are made from saris that I decided to cut up (it's only antique cotton fabric from the 70's after all) and make into some wonderful sun dresses and pants. Recycling the best hand made cotton Kota saris I could find. You can wear them to a beach, a nice dinner at a bistro or pull on the pieces over your bathing suits. Each sari had enough fabric to make one dress and one pajama. So, if you are looking for something special, call us or e-mail to set up an appointment. We are here to wardrobe you for Spring break!

Well, the sun is finally shining after days of torrential rain. Perhaps March and April showers will bring happy brides, in May and June!

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Children learn new skills so easily. It is astounding to see how quickly they can pick up a new sport, language, attitude or even adapt to new fashions. As adults, our brain loses this amazing agility. Our limbs lose the coordination to master new sports or skills. There is something to be said for teaching kids early on that adapting to new environments and that new behaviors can save the environment and nature. Our winter vacation week trip to Sunapee in Newbury, New Hampshire was a wonderful fun filled event. We stayed at the Mount Edge Spa and Resort.

Filled our Chintan bags with fresh fruits, local eggs, organic milk and sausages. French bread, local cheese... wine... chocolate... need I say more? Headed to the mountains every morning for a day outdoors. Adding some pictures of the beautiful lakes and mountains, all snow covered that made for a winter wonderland. Snow boarders, skiers and ski lodgers alike, took to soaking up the sun.

We watched the Winter Olympics at night on TV and marveled at how the athletes made all the sports look so effortless! On sat night the fireworks outside our balcony brought all of us in our winter jackets and flannel pajamas out. Adding some pictures!


We look forward to warmer weather. Or a trip to a warm beach, next. In New England, the end of February and early March means snow covered ground, as winter still drags on. But Spring break is around the corner find us at the shows we are doing during early March. Our first trade show is from Feb 28th to March 3rd. New England Apparel Club is hosting. Check out our booth #920, Royal Plaza Trade Center, Marlboro, MA.


On March 7th, we will be at the Taj Boston, so grab brunch at the posh hotel and browse the Wedding Expo- hosted by India New England News. We will be showing our eco-friendly bridesmaids dresses and meeting clients who want a couture gown designed for their wedding. Meanwhile, think of a warm beach vacation where you can wear Shubrah.com. Coming soon!

On Feb 14th we took some pictures of the Elegantly Green wedding showcase we were a part of at the Hyatt, Boston. Adding some pictures.

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Our trunk show which will launch our Spring/ Summer '10 collection is coming up in April. Stay tuned for dates and times. We are inspired by Incredible India, as always. Chiffons, beading, embroideries and eco-friendly practices are all a part of this collection. Look out for our trendy scarves, flow-ey dresses and jazzy shirts for the man in your life.

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As I mull over the year that was 2009, there were highlights for Shubrah.com and also some wonderful moments for me, personally. Recently, a customer who ordered our red girl's dress from the Misshree line called me. She is from the UK and has been living in New York, recently. Her daughter was going to her first school dance and when the red dress arrived, it fitted her like a glove! She looked beautiful in it and I was so happy to receive this phone call out of the blue! It made my day. We have celebrated a year in business now. A year of tremendous ups and downs in this dismal economy. But, a phone call or an e-mail from a happy customer is all it takes to make us want to run out and create another wonderful collection! So keep you feed back coming.

We are thinking of creative ways of stretching a very small marketing budget with e-mailed newsletters, facebook, twitter, linkedin, the blog and of course, our wonderful website. So visit us often, read the blog, spread the word by becoming a fan on our facebook page and forwarding our newsletter to friends. We don't believe in cluttering your inbox or using paper to fill your mailbox, so anything you do to spread the word, counts for us! If you have a great tip for us, send it along. We are happy to hear from you anytime!

We pray for peace, a greener and gentler world in 2010. We wish for more time to pursue what we love to do. It may be traveling safely to loved ones during this holiday season or sharing a locally sourced meal with our family. We hope that 2010 brings harmony, peace, joy and eco-friendly-ness to you.

Onwards in search of the "new" spice route this week....exotic silks, sheer organic cottons, bewitching gems, aromatic spices, marigolds and jasmine, all beckon to be hunted and gathered! Happy Holidays from Shubrah.com!

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