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| MIU MIU --- CHANEL |
Forehead decorations have been made popular in Western society by designers like Miu Miu and Karl Lagerfeld's head jewellery at Chanel last season.
The Bindi to me is one of the most visually fascinating forms of body decorations. Traditionally worn as an ornamental mark on the forehead between the two eyebrows which is a spot that is considered to be major nerve point in human body, known to be the sixth chakra or anja meaning the 'seat of wisdom' according to the followers of the Hindu religion. This chakra or anja is the point of exist for corporeal energy, it is also said to be a form of the third eye that keeps you protected from bad spirits. how spooky is that! it also signifies female energy (empowered goddess) and prosperity which I like the sound of.
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| This tradition is so rich and breath taking, I totally see elements being taken for my own wedding day. BEAUTIFUL |
Celebs in Bindi's
Bindi's are now popular outside South Asia and are sometimes worn as a style statement. Celebrities such as Julia Roberts, Madonna, Katy Perry and many others were big fans of this decorative ornament.
Bindis were a trend for teenage girls in the U.S. during the mid-1990s when Gwen Stefani popularized bindi's and brought the Indian influence in the U.S. whilst performing in the band 'No Doubt' where she was the leading woman. ( BTW, No Doubt are now back together and will be releasing their new album on the 25th of Sept. super excited!)
There was a time when bindis were solely used to beautify the space between eyebrows; however, this notion has largely changed over time. Today bindis are worn even in a place like the corner of one's eyes. The white-stone bindis are widely used by young women to adorn their eyes.
YOU CAN CURRENTLY BUY BINDI'S AT TOPSHOP IF YOU LOVE THIS LOOK.
All of which just cost £5 each or take a trip to your black market where you are able to find unique ones for cheaper.
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