Saturday, 19 May 2012

Which outfit can steal the show?!


Who Wore It Better: Olivia Wilde or Kelly Ripa


Gucci wool dress
£735 - flannelsfashion.com

Dorothy Perkins metallic handbag
$27 - dorothyperkins.com

Fantasy Jewelry Box choker jewelry
$44 - fantasyjewelrybox.com






Olivia Wilde wore this Gucci Pre-Fall 2012 black silk strapless gown and accessorized her look with a gold clutch, gold choker, and elegant cat-eye makeup. Kelly Ripa was spotted in the same gown, but added a black sparkly clutch and black pumps. 
My personal favorite is Olivia Wilde. The gold chocker creates a glamorous look and I loved the way she has accessorized the outfit with a golden metallic clutch which makes the whole look ultra chic.
 Who do you think wore this dress best?

Sunday, 13 May 2012

The Best Dressed At The 2012 Oscars


Slinky silhouettes, lush fabrics, and slits up to there—the stars definitely brought the sexy to this year's Academy Awards. Check out the favorites....



    Emma Stone

We can't get enough of The Help star's red-hot Giambattista Valli.





Angelina Jolie

Angelina stunned in this geometric Atelier Versace gown.








Michelle Williams

Michelle's strapless peplum Louis Vuitton stole the show.





Cameron Diaz

Cameron's beige Gucci fit her like a glove. It was sophisticated and sexy.

 






Rose Byrne

The Bridesmaids star sizzled in a fitted, sequined Vivienne Westwood.




Natalie Portman

We loved Natalie's flirty polka-dot Haute Couture Christian Dior.




Jennifer Lopez

We couldn't stop staring at the singer-actress's spunky striped Zuhair Murad



Jessica Chastain

The Help star dazzled in a beaded Alexander McQueen.


Rooney Mara

Rooney proved she's a fashion heavy-hitter in this slinky white Givenchy.



Saturday, 12 May 2012

Getting to know the Style Diva: Sonam Kapoor


Sonam Kapoor
Q. You’ve swept many style awards and are looked upon as a style diva. Do you feel the pressure to constantly make a statement?
A
I don’t. For a 26-year-old to be told that she is a fashion icon is a huge thing. After all, I’ve been in the industry for just five years and have had just five releases. Looking good is no effort for me at all. I enjoy dressing up. I’m just being myself. So where’s the question of any pressure?
Q. Your wardrobe is massive. Do you enjoy shopping abroad?
A
Not really! I also like Indian designers. Recently, I went shopping at Mango and enjoyed their sale. Like any girl I love ‘sales’. I love shopping all over the world as well. Even if I’m in Timbuktu I’m sure to find something that goes with something I already have in my wardrobe and end up buying it.
Q. Do international outfits have better cuts and fits?
A
No! By the way, most of the international outfits are made in India and are exported and sold at a 200 per cent hiked rate.
Q. One fashion faux pas that you’ve not forgiven yourself for...
A
My biggest fashion faux pas was gold ballerina shoes! I wore them during the promotion of Saawariya. When I look at the pictures now, I’m like what was I thinking. If I saw them on anyone else I’d be sure to make fun of them. Actually, I had twisted my ankle at the time and couldn’t wear heels. In fact Ranbir Kapoor is the only co-star I can wear heels with because he’s so tall. With the rest it’s always a ‘no no’ as you can’t appear taller than the hero. I had five pairs of flats which I’d repeated too often. In a moment of weakness I wore the ballerinas that were completely mismatched.
Q. If you were working in a 9 to 5 office space, how would you dress?
A
I’d wear a lot of Texas skirts and wide leg trousers as they are comfortable to work in. I’d pair them with buttoned down shirts in various colours. Polka-dotted shirts also work wonders in the office space. In Mumbai it’s hard to wear jackets because of the humidity. In the North one can. In Mumbai, one can wear waistcoats for a formal look. People perceive you by the way you dress. It’s different if you’re in a casual job. But in a corporate atmosphere one can be fashionable. Even a scarf can complement the formal look.
Q. How do you jazz up your appearance when you’re at the gym?
A
I go as ‘colourful’ as possible. I have to motivate myself while working out. Also, I wear minimum gym wear as I need to see what parts need toning up. If you cover yourself you won’t know which body part you need to concentrate on.
Q. How would you deal with a wardrobe malfunction?
A
I don’t know why people make such a big deal about wardrobe malfunctions. I would just cover up and move on. The show must go on after all. Come on yaar, India is the land of the Kamasutra (Winks). 
Q. Name your favourite designers.
A
Well, in India there’s Anamika Khanna and internationally I dig Chanel. I love their styles as they’re classy, edgy and beautiful.
Q. What is your mantra for beach wear?
A
A bikini hands down. I love bikinis. I love vibrant beach wear. When one is on a beach, one should look colourful. I love to accessorise. So I would take head gear, sarongs, slip-ons, scarves and sunglasses. But wear only cheap stuff; don’t ruin your expensive wear on the beach. It’s not cool.
Q. Which is your favourite perfume?
A
Michael by Michael Kors. I love it because it has a jasmine scent and jasmine reminds me of India. Do you wear different perfumes during the day and night? During the day one must not wear a strong perfume. But it should be something that lasts through the day. You can keep spraying it whenever you think it’s fading. At night, wear something that stands out and lasts long.
Q. Are you addicted to shopping online?
A
Yes, I'm addicted to online shopping. It’s easy and one can just sit on the bed and indulge. I wouldn’t recommend it to those who don’t know their sizes because the fit is extremely important. But for someone like me who’s hard-pressed for time, it’s the best way to shop. A couple of times I’ve also received some defective pieces which I returned. Online shopping today has some great return policies. 
Q. Is heavy make-up for you?
A
Not at all. It should be reserved only for special occasions. One should always look as fresh and young as possible. Also, make-up isn’t very good for the skin.
Q. How do you remove make-up?
A
L’Oreal has this fabulous make-up remover. It’s actually an eye make-up remover but I use it all over my face. Since it’s for the eyes, which are sensitive, it’s not harsh. My skin is also sensitive so I use it all over my face.    
Courtesy: http://filmfare.com/interviews/confessions-of-a-fashionista-383.html

All Hail NEON this Summer!

Undoubtedly the most unique and hot fashion trend this summer, NEON!
I personally dont prefer Neon clothing. A hint of neon accessories are okay! But Fashion is all about experimenting and hence Neon! Whether its a bright White or an intense electric Blue color, we can literally have FUN this spring with everything Neon from nail polish to clothes. This trend particularly reminds me of the 80's fashion and so I love it more.

Here are a few pictures from the New York Fashion Week S/S 2012:


Peter Som
The color-blocking trend gets a fun, fresh facelift with Peter Som's latest collection of high-voltage neons against '60s-style silhouettes.



Jason Wu
We'd love to see First Lady Michelle Obama rock this hot yellow number, a sharp twist from the designer who's known for offering a timeless, highly refined red carpet look. This season, he took inspiration from a graffiti artist, and the added edge is one of his boldest moves yet.




Rag & Bone
Electric hues are nothing new to David Neville and Marcus Wainwright, but the bright turquoises and oranges popped in some seriously exciting combinations on the runway.






Rodarte
Sisters Kate and Laura Mulleavy were inspired by Vincent van Gogh with this season's color palette, and although we see evidence of the the post-impressionist painter's brush strokes, we don't recall him using anything quite as shocking as this lime green ruched top and pencil skirt in, say, Starry Night.


Ruffian
It was hard to know just where to look when this look came down the runway. The shock of yellow against the blue and green skirt was graphic color blocking at its most extreme.


Nanette Lepore
If there was any question about neon being the upcoming color family of choice, Nanette Lepore's collection quieted all queries. From the ultraviolet lipstick to the brighter-than-brightly crafted handbags, every look was truly spellblinding.





Neon!!!

Neon!!!

Sheer top
$38 - modcloth.com

Mango racer back top
£23 - mango.com

Warehouse denim skinny jeans
$40 - warehouse.co.uk

Costume National leather booties
$403 - costumenational.com

Quilted leather bag
resurrectionvintage.com

Sheer shawl
$25 - modcloth.com