16th August 2013
I’m so excited to share the pics from this months Cosmo India! I was approached by the lovely Dessidre @ Cosmo India to take part in an upcoming Sneaker trend story and here it is! I still can’t believe me and my oh sooo awkward posing made it into the mag! : )
Images: Cosmopolitan India
26th March 2013
Here’s my latest trend post for Vogue.in. that went live on their site last week. I’m a fan of this trend, I love bright colours and its a look that works best kept simple. Although I wouldn’t be brave enough to rock Topshop Unique’s yellow suit and am more likely to opt for a jumpsuit or tee & jeans in fushia or orange….
The fash pack are calling this trend ‘through colour’ and it simply means wearing the same colour head to toe. And no, head-to-toe black or navy doesn’t count! It’s more about making a statement through bright hues.
International designers present an array of Crayola colours from sunshine yellow and tomato red, to cobalt blue, fuchsia, emerald green and tangerine.
Here are some tips on how to get the look.
L-R Jonathon Saunders, Gucci, Topshop Unique, Stella McCartney
Colour me all the way
To wear the look at full-volume you can take inspiration from Topshop Unique and Jonathon Saunders and work a matching pant suit.
For a glamorous turn on the trend opt for a long sleeve maxi dress as seen at a Gucci. Or go for a Stella McCartney-inspired sweatshirt and pants combo, if you’re looking for something more relaxed.
L-R Atsu, Michael Kors & Reed Krakoff
Colour me some of the way
An easier way to work the trend is by showing some skin, like Anushka Sharma did in her bright yellow halterneck maxi by Victoria Beckham.
Atsu’s sleeveless trench set is another chic way to get the look.
L-R Iro & Victoria Beckham
Images: Vogue India
25th Jan 2013
For S/s 13 several designers took inspiration from the 1960’s- Holly Fulton and Prada refrenced flower power, Marc Jacobs channelled Edie Sedgewick and over at Louis Vuitton he opted for 60’s geo prints and patterns. Hair and make-up at the shows also took a retro turn. Skin was fresh and youthful with soft kohl eyeliner the focus of the make-up. For hair the beehive made an apperance all over the place with ribbon bows or alice bands to add that nostalgic touch.
Louis Vuitton S/s 13 Campaign
Marc Jacobs S/s 13 Campaign
Adele, Lana Del Ray and Sophie Ellis Bextor are all known for their signature retro beauty looks.
Ohhh and this week I spotted an early adopter of the trend over at B-Town. Anushka Sharma’s wowed at the Filmfare awards with her beehive and retro liner which was right on trend (as was her canary yellow Victoria Beckham gown)
And talking of B-Town I had to take share some imagery of Asha Parekh, Helen and Sharmila Tagore working the trend the first time around.
and I’ll leave you with this Mad Men video that will def get you into the Swinging Sixties. Jessica Pare singing Zou Bisou Bisou
1st Jan 2013
It’s review time! Here’s my Fashion, Trend and Style report for 2012
MY TOP THREE INDIAN FASHION SHOWS
It was an exciting year for Indian fashion in 2012 and here’s my fav three catwalk shows of the year.
1st PLACE: SABYASACHI
I adore Sabya’s work and the collection he showed at Delhi Couture Week simply took my breath away. To read more click here.
2nd PLACE: NAMRATA JOSHIPURA
I love the understated luxe that Namrata brings to her collections, her show at WIFW includes some of the hottest trends for S/s 13. To read more click here.
3rd PLACE: RETARDED VELVET
Both WIFW and Lakme Fashion Week have really championed new talent this year and Retarded Velvet are one of my fav new ‘ones to watch’ there print ROCK. To read more click here.
MY TOP THREE TRENDS
There were many trends in 2012 and I’ve struggled narrowing the selection down to my fav three. What do you think of my choice? would you have opted for something else?
1st PLACE: PEPLUMS
Everyone went peplum mad in 2012 (including me!) the super flattering style was worn by many celebs and these three looks are gorg.
L-R Neha Dupia in Victoria Beckham, Esha Gupta in H&M & Sonam Kapoor in a Jelin George skirt.
2nd PLACE: LONG GOWNS
Ohh there were soooo many red carpet events this year and these stunning gowns really made a mark!
L-R Anushka Sharma in Roberto Cavalli, Deepika Padukone in Gaurav Gupta & Frieda Pinto in Alexander McQueen.
3rd PLACE: POP ART PRINT SARI
The sari got a big injection of fun this year with these fun pop art prints which celebs went mad for.
L-R Hazel Keech in Aarti Vijay Gupta, Soha Ali Khan in Masaba Gupta, Sonam Kapoor in Surendi by Yogesh Chaudhary.
MY TOP THREE STYLISH INDIANS
1st PLACE: SONAM KAPOOR
Sonam has been wowing us with her stylish looks for the last few years and her 2012 choices have been amaaziiingg! Not only has this gorg lady been flying the flag for fashion at home but outside of India too. How amazing did she look at the Elie Saab show in a Deepti Pruthi sari? I also love the Anamika Khanna draped sari pant look she’s been championing recently, this girl knows how to start a trend!
L-R Anamika Khanna, Unknown, Deepti Pruthi, Cavalli
2nd PLACE: SAMEERA REDDY
Sonam had better watch out because Ms Reddy is hot on her heels! Her fashion choices before 2012 were suspect and I’m guessing there’s a rather talented stylist behind her fashion transformation but regardless of the reason- one things for sure she looked HOT in 2012. I LOVE the fact she’s supported Indian fashion labels this year from Shivan & Narresh, Kallol Datta, Nishka Lulla and newbies Huemn.
L-R Shivan & Narresh, unknown, AM:PM, Shivan & Narresh
3rd PLACE: DEEPIKA PADUKONE
Deepika always looks good but this year it just seems like she’s stepped it up a gear. Her off duty style of oversize tees, skinnies and chunky jewellery always works and her red carpet choices have been YUM. The red Gaurav Gupta gown, the green Gauri & Nainika gown and the stunning Dolce & Gabbana gold skirt all get an A* from me.
L-R Sabyasachi, Gauri & Nainika, Abu & Sandeep & Dolce & Gabbana
Images – High Heel Confidential, Strut 120, iDiva, Miss Malini, Fashion Cirqle, Vogue India
5th Oct 2012
Happy birthday Vogue India! I’m loving the 5 different covers to celebrate your fifth anniversary! And I can’t choose a favourite- they all look stunning : )
Sonam’s wearing gown by Naeem Khan
Katrina’s wearing gown by Prabal Gurung
Anushka’s wearing Ashish
Deepika’s wearing dress by Manish Arora
Priyanka’s wearing gown by Bibhu Mohapatra
All images Vogue India
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