Holi, the festival of colours, is a jubilant occasion celebrated by millions worldwide. The fun, feasting, singing, dancing, and colours associated with Holi, make it a festival like no other. But it’s not all glitz and glam considering the amount of water waste we witness every year. To ward off the situation, the popularity of eco-friendly Holi is on the rise. You may question why so buzz around sustainable Holi.  While not playing Holi is not an option as it’s a festival that both adults and kids look forward to the other 364 days, there are proven ways to reduce the environmental impact of Holi. Following these suggestions, even eco-friendly Holi can be the ultimate fusion of fun, food, frolic, and of course, colours! Ready to explore them? Stick to the blog to find out why you should celebrate an eco-friendly Holi and explore six delightful ways to make it happen with your little ones. Why Should You Celebrate An Eco-Friendly Holi? While Holi has successfully crossed the boundaries of religion and culture, there’s still a gap between the effects of Holi and people’s willingness to celebrate Holi in an eco-friendly way. Your eco-friendly Holi celebration can be as fun and eccentric as the regular Holi and it’s also good for the environment. Here is a list of reasons why you should play Holi with natural colours and celebrate the festival without harming the environment:  1. Environmental Conservation Eco-friendly Holi colours preserve our precious environment by reducing water pollution and conserving water resources. 2. Sustainable Water Usage Playing Holi with nature-friendly ‘gulaal’ mitigates the risk of water scarcity as it’s already been a pressing global issue that deserves immediate attention. 3. Reduces Waste Traditional Holi celebrations often lead to immense water waste that only harms us. This isn’t a concern when you indulge in eco-friendly celebrations.  4. Set a Positive Example Celebrating eco-friendly Holi inspires others to adopt similar sustainable practices. 5. Supports Local Artisans Choosing Holi's special natural colours supports local artisans who are associated with sustainable businesses. 6. Personal Fulfilment Celebrating Holi in harmony with nature brings a sense of fulfilment and purpose that also positively influences your mind and body.  6 Tips For An Eco-Friendly Holi Celebration Are you experiencing a new level of enthusiasm knowing how big a change your eco-friendly Holi celebration can bring? Then it’s time to unroll the tips that describe how to celebrate eco-friendly Holi:  1. Make DIY Colours At Home You can make your own Holi colours using turmeric, gram flour, lemon juice, beetroot, and flowers at home. Include your little ones in your Holi colour DIY process to play Holi with natural colours. Involving your tiny tots in the creation of organic colour not only prepares them for the future Holi celebrations, it also makes the festival more creative and meaningful to them. And what can be a better parents-child bonding activity than performing the tasks together?  So simply follow the steps below to create organic Holi colours:  Finely mix turmeric powder and gram flour at a ratio of 2:1 and your yellow colour for Holi is ready. Mix lemon juice in turmeric powder for red Holi colour. Another great way to prepare unadulterated red Holi colour is boiling tesu flowers or nature’s ornament during spring, palash ful Boil beetroot slices for natural magenta colour to celebrate sustainable Holi 2. Play Dry Holi Sprinkling dry eco-friendly colours on each other doesn’t diminish the fun of the event. But if you want your little one to experience the authentic pleasure of Holi celebration, then ask them to play in parks where the Holi water eventually seeps deep into the ground or is soaked by plants to minimise the  damaging impact of water-based Holi celebration.   3. Use Organic Balloons It’s best to play with biodegradable balloons or Lac ball balloons made from natural materials like latex or clay during Holi to reduce plastic waste. But that is not it! There’s no shortage of options to celebrate sustainable Holi with the same zeal and thrill as every year. Blowing matka herbal gulal smoke bombs drench everyone in colours without harming the environment and no doubt, it’s pretty fun and exciting for everyone around.  4. Encourage Eco-Friendly/Handmade Gifts Eco-friendly handmade items crafted by local artisans have a charm that’s unmatched in mass-produced gift options. If you want to involve your children in gift making, then baking cookies, cakes, preparing chocolates, designing cards, gift tags, banners or letters by those little hands exude an innocent charm that remains absent in every store-bought Holi present. Pack the Holi presents in sustainable packages to celebrate an eco-friendly Holi.  5. Host Eco-Friendly Events Participating in tree planting, clean-up drives or awareness campaigns during or after Holi is as much fun as throwing colours at each other. Always take your kids along with you during such events to instil the knowledge of eco-consciousness in them from a very young age. These events bring them close to nature and prepare the little nature lovers to turn into future advocates of eco-friendliness.  6. Opt for Natural Decorations Holi decoration is a must! Making Holi decoration eco-friendly is pretty simple. Fresh flowers, recycled paper decor, or reusable items minimise waste generation during Holi. You can also let your child participate in ‘best out of waste’ activities to craft the biodegradable paper-made Holi decorations. Following these activities, your little ones can make paper lanterns, paper strings, paper cards, paper banners and more! Let your kid experiment with the Holi art project to create ingenious decorations. This Holi, let's teach our little ones tips and tricks to ensure a safe, eco-friendly, and joyful Holi celebration. As they take part in all the above-mentioned eco-friendly Holi celebration events, let them experience the joy of fulfilment by presenting kids’ clothes from the collection of One Friday World. Our premium-grade, soft and affordable kids’ outfits are perfect to dress them up on the day of ‘festival of colours’, and celebrate Happy Eco-Friendly Holi! FAQs 1. What is an eco-friendly Holi? Eco-friendly Holi is all about celebrating the festival of colours using natural gulaal and doing our best to protect the environment by opting for sustainable practices. 2. How to celebrate Holi in an eco-friendly way? You can celebrate Holi in an eco-friendly way by using natural colours, conserving water, reducing waste, and following the blog tips. 3. How to make eco-friendly Holi colours at home? You can make eco-friendly Holi colours at home using turmeric, beetroot, and flowers. 4. How to make natural colours for Holi? Natural colours for Holi can be made using plant-based ingredients such as fruits, vegetables, and flowers. 5. Why should you play Holi naturally? Playing Holi naturally reduces environmental impact, promotes sustainability, and protects your skin and hair from harmful chemicals.

Summer arrives, spreading its radiant shine and warmth; the dark clouds and nip in the air have finally been cast away. Thus, the world once again seems brighter and more vibrant. Finally, we get to free our kids and ourselves from varied layers of insulation and experience the relief of a chill-free state. Our Vitamin D-starved bodies soak up every ounce of the rays, thrilled to embrace fabrics that let us breathe and adorn colours that rejuvenate our minds and souls.  Kids' smiles are back; they can skip staying indoors and venture out in the open. Yeah! The lobster look will be back in vogue, giving a glimpse of your kid's epic summer adventures, elevating their mood, and filling everyone's life with joy and sunshine.   Dear Mommies and Daddies,  The seasonal change is ready to make a grand entrance, and it is time to get on a journey of confident closet cruise and stock up on the best summer colours that spruce up the essence of endless bright sunny days. Embrace its vibrancy, and you get to witness your kid's boundless energy and imagination. If you are looking for the best colours to wear in summer for your style sojourns and sunshine seekers, don't stop. Continue reading as we plummet into the fantastical world of children's wear and reveal the most vibrant colours for children to wear this summer.  We at One Friday World have mosaically curated an ensemble of perfect summer holiday clothes and colour palettes for your fashion frolics that will make their summertime truly memorable. These colour palette picks will help them up their swagger, making them look cool, stylish, comfortable, and protected during their whimsical outdoor escapades during your planned family picnic outings or playdates. Kids Wardrobe Colours Trending In 2024 From sun-kissed peach to pretty purple, pastel pink to cool blue, and refreshing green to vibrant energising orange, at One Friday World, we have an amazing collection of stylish outfits in vibrant colours that meet trends and personal flair. Check out our treasure full of playful colours and beautiful outfits and be ready to welcome fun summer clothing into your little one's life. The best colours to wear for kids in 2024 will ultimately depend on your child's personal style saga that makes them feel happy and confident! However, based on the upcoming fashion trend Forecast, let's take a peek into playful possibilities to sparkle (change this word) this summer with a dash of colour and style. Shades Of Pastel Pink, Coral Pink, & Waterelon Pink  Let your child gleam in shades of pastel pink and watch them embrace it with ease and confidence. How about dressing your fashionista in a pink cap sleeveless dress? Trust us, this will multiply her charm and cuteness. Made from high-quality fabric, it’s durable, effortlessly styling and comfortable. Fuschia Pink Embrace the soft dazzling shade of Fuschia pink, offering an elegance you can never go wrong with. This Fuschia Pink vibrant colour jumpsuit, a wardrobe essential for your little girl from One Friday World is all you need to amp up her summer wardrobe. Cool Blue Cool blue, Blueberry blue to Aqua blue, reflecting the cool blue skies, adding the right amount of energy and fun that will help your munchkin combat the summer blues and offer a different vibe. With intricate details, the classic Blue Striped Shirt from One Friday for your little prince is a perfect fit whether he wants to ace the casual or formal look. Energising Orange  Energising Orange sparks joy and energy, just the right blend to perk up your cheerful and zesty little ones to execute optimism and boundless joy. Your little princess always surprises you with new mischief every day. This playful and versatile Orange A-line pleated dress will add a dash of charm to her appearance. Pantone Colour Of The Year: Peach Puff Pantone colour of the year: Peach puff is the year's most sought-after colour and is the perfect blend of pleasantness and grace. It adds a brushstroke of cheerfulness to your little one's playful demeanour. Dress up your little princess in a Peach Sequins Mesh Skirt, that keeps your girl playful throughout the day. Mixing & Matching - Kid-Friendly Summer Color Trends It's the time to let your imagination flow, reveal your and your offspring's creative side dive into a world of playful palettes, work the mix-and-match magic, and explore endless outfit possibilities for your little Indiana Joneses and Janes! Confused, don't worry, we have you covered. Shop Smart – Gather Essentials   The key to learning to master the art of mix and match is to invest in must-haves. Trousers, shorts, blue jeans, t-shirts, henleys and button down shirts in various solid colours prove to be purposeful versatile and work almost effortlessly to ace the casual or formal look. Add Solid Shade Galore Having solid colour options in the wardrobe can be a lifesaver in the mornings, especially on days when you are struggling to put together an outfit for your kid. In addition to it being a wardrobe essential, you can easily match any shirt with stripes, prints, and designs and make a style statement. Think of denim or khaki bottoms – with a white chinese collar Knit shirt. You know you have got it right when you see that adorable toothless smile looking at you with captivating eyes. Dare To Be Colourful Unlock the power of colour and let your child embrace its vibrancy, do not limit your options to neutral shades. Let the junior explorers express themselves with colours and embroideries to make a stylish and bold statement. Try to limit the colours to a maximum of three for each outfit, or it would be an overdose and look to be anything but pleasing to the eye. Separate Those Co-Ords Or Matching Sets  The stylish two-piece co-ords or matching sets that you purchased, which are meant to go together, how about wearing them separately? Be open to the idea of pairing them with other tops and bottoms to add versatility and have multiple outfit options. A practical option you must explore. Prints & Patterns To Add Playfulness To The Humid Seasons' Wardrobe Summer is the time when sunshine meets style. Embrace the light fabrics, colours, textures, fun, and playfulness, igniting a spirit as bright as sunshine. Add some panache to your child's look by choosing outfits that showcase their style with comfort and chic, a fashion statement that always rocks.  Placement Prints  Buy light and breathable fabrics like cotton or linen with placement print and embrace the season's blooming beauty with style and grace. These dainty designs are must-haves and the perfect way to beat the summer blues. Dress your little sunshine in a Pink Striped Ruffle Sleeves Smoked Top that exudes summery vibes. Abstract Prints:  Add a dash of groovy geometric abstract patterns to your kid's wardrobe. Check out One Friday’s Pink Abstract Printed Sleeveless dress featuring playful patterns and stylish frills. These designs never go out of vogue and look stylish for any occasion. Accessories That Will Go Hand-In-Hand With Summer Styles Every outfit needs some kind of a statement, an accessory to jazz things up. Look for accessories that are practical and can add a personal touch and an element of fun to your kid's overall look. To save the little one from the harsh sun rays, add animal printed face shields to take cuteness to a whole new level. A hat on a little boy can be a great way to make the outfit look super cool! A dainty necklace, a bow or a hairband is just what your girl would need to ace formal occasions with effortless flair. By adding accessories, you let your little ones explore and invent their own style statement. Conclusion Colours for kids, latest trends and styles may keep evolving, but at One Friday World, we believe in unleashing your child's inner style by curating a mix and match of playful combination outfits to keep their look classy and up-to-date at all times. Remember to choose breathable fabrics like cotton and linen, as they offer maximum comfort in humid weather conditions. Opt for lighter shades of colours as they reflect harsh UV rays and keep your little munchkin feeling as cool as a cucumber. Up their style quotient by adding accessories like hats and face shields, which protect them from the harsh sun and complete their playful summer look. Now, you can transform your mornings from frantic cries for help to fabulous smiles with the magic of mix-and-match outfits. Checkout One Friday World and shop from our online store today! FAQs Q. Which Colour Cap Is Best For Summer?  Keep a few factors in mind while selecting the colour cap for summer. The most vital factor is sun protection. Choose fabrics that are tightly woven, like canvas or cotton, and choose darker shades, such as blue, black, brown, and maroon. Q. Why Should We Wear Light Coloured Clothes In Summer? Dark colours tend to absorb more heat, making you feel hotter, whereas light colours reflect heat, keeping you cooler and more comfortable. Thus, it is advisable to choose lighter shades to wear during summer. Also, choosing the right fabric also matters; Breathable fabrics like cotton, and linen, should be chosen over synthetics. Q. Which Clothing Colours Are Best Suited For Summer Season For Children? Light-coloured clothing considered to be cooler can help in combating the summer heat. To brighten up your child's spirits and a dash of vibrant colours like lemon yellow peach, to different shades of pastel pink to cool blue. Colours are generally associated with positive emotions and higher energy levels. They can be beneficial for combating summer lethargy.

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