Gorgeous-360 Degrees

Gorgeous-360 Degrees

Thursday, 28 June 2012

Cloudy with a chance of Uber chic'ness


Talk about the world being a small place--------- A desi girl holdin an umbrella with the famous Colosseum from ROME printed all over standing on a property named something---MANHATTan wearing a vest bought from PaRIS & not to mention ta locket m wearing- a gift from DOWN Under (ul c in ta next pic)hahahaha how cool is that
Once the rains wash everything squeaky clean -its even more encouraging to capture the lush green.
Talk about being at the right place at the right time -VIOLA --colloseum on my um-ba-re-lla--ela-eh -eh...You found me -*talking to my UMBRELLA*


You're part of my entity, here for Infinity
When the war has took it's part
When the world has dealt it's cards
If the hand is hard, together we'll mend your heart,
Because
When the sun shines, we’ll shine together
Told you I'll be here forever
Said I'll always be a friend
Took an oath I'ma stick it out till the end
Now that it's raining more than ever
Know that we'll still have each other
You can stand under my umbrella
You can stand under my umbrellaCloudy with a chance of Uber chic'ness

Saturday, 23 June 2012

Bewitched by Chanels Metiers d'art collection


Paris-Bombay romance by Karl Lagerfield who finally understood that fashion in India means wearable stuff! I gathered alll the pictures which i loved. As you will soon see the grandeur unfold -finally these are clothes "on the runway' which are actually wearable. The Chanels Grand Palais home transformed to# what I would say fit the theme he worked so hard towards-# The Grand MAHARAJA Era! I was left astounded just taking in the magnificience of the transformation of the interiors which sailed smoothly into a surreal world for the guests, waiting for high tea. Models adorning  mangtikka which is such a gorgeous traditional jewellery with their abyssal kohl'ed eyes - think its  making a come back  thanks to KARL jee!!



Perfect EXAMPLE OF GLOBALISATION when you see a Chanel Tweed jacket with a Nehru Collar  done up in neons.

 Its great to see that Karl Lagerfeld has infused all the extravagance and over-the-top theatrics of the regular show season in this off the runway soiree.A complete royal & magical experience even though it was held in a restricted space.Actually that worked in his favour.Seeing is believeing & I I did get to watch the show on television.This silver toy train with tracks spread around the table, was actually carrying some colourful liqueurs on the lavish buffet spread to the delight of the guests which included Sonam Kapoor -our own high fashion girl from Bollywood.
The models strutted in regal shades of fuchsia, snowy white, gold and silver left everyone gasping for more fabric witchery.

Most of the outfits were inspired by Coco Chanels idea of India from the 60's as Karl L has never actually been here. Well he has not only captured the essence but has classicaly married the fundamentals of PAREE & MUMBAI fashion-wise. Most of the outfits are influenced by mens Indian attire & sarees have been transformed into easy wear drape for a non-saree wearer.I read somewhere that they were metallic evening gowns cut to look like a saree.How innovative!!
 He also feels Indian men's outfits are easier to wear compared to the Indian Women-HMM so he means we Indian women deffy take a lot of pain while dressing up---noones complaining, as we love to GLAM up!

Understated style!

 Some jewellery from the collection---each jewellery item's "made in house"--EACH PIECE SPELLS ELABORATE DETAILING.
 GLITZ & Glamour conspired from the heritage of the robust MUGHALS & MARATHAS paying homage to the Indian textile industry.

<<<<Mens outfits-more than regal!

<<<<<--Maintaining an earthy appeal
An EYEFUL of TRENDING!


 Next time please invite me KARL :D
 P.S.--For all we know our JANta will start taking STYLE more seriously !!!!Just pulling something from your wardrobe & dabbing on & dragging through life without giving yourself a second chance is out of fashion.
Obviously we all cant afford the eye watering prices a Chanel or Prada puts on their label but hey we can get a good stylist to help you shed your everyday boring look & inhibitions bout fashion that too without putting a dent in your pocket-Well for that contact me ! Leaving you with this Rosy satchel for now.....Bewitched by CHANELS mETIERS D'art Collection

Monday, 18 June 2012

MSAshop...coming soon






Finally getting to do what I love the most ---dressing up myself & others!!!
Creating something for the love of fashion--yes! Coming up with my own range of scarves & shrugs----have to wait for a couple of weeks.
TOTALLY WORTH THE WAIT------------cross my heart!!MSAshop

Sunday, 10 June 2012

Dress to Impress Yourself

Dress to Impress Yourself

If you have a question which goes like "what goes best with my figure?" ,then the answer is here---lOOK IN THE MIRROR & MAKE AN HONEST ASSESSMENT OF YOUR BODY----Embrace your shape and who you are.
BE OPEN TO EXPERIMENTING WITH NEW SILHOUETTES
Pieces you've always shunned could end up being the most flattering-you never know babey ;)
Consider the pieces you feel most comfortable in & incorporate them in your wardrobe.
Dresses?trousers? Long-maxi skirts? Jeans? Button- ups? Sweaters? Scarves? Shrugs?
 Then focus on finding the best cuts for you.

Accept the parts you are less than thrilled with and dress to DE-emphasize them----If your Busty-
invoke your inner Vintage Diva and go for a romantic dress. Wear a top with a structured bodice & A-line skirt.
If you have great legs show-em off!!!

If you have an athletic or lean body wear loose tops and shorts. (not always!!) .

I would say always go with your inner instinct with what you wanna wear--if your confident then it will show as an end result! Also if ur a fun person use loadsa colour in your dressing----black is passe--so what if you have love handles--wear short shrugs to hide em!

If you wanna look tall -try and wear one colour from top to bottom or  use fabrics which have the famous vertical lines which also give you a slimmer appearance!


Use Scarves to accessorize-- it changes the look of the outfit completely and is a multi - purpose tool !

 Remove sometime for your own body !!PLease Exercise --do Yoga regularly-------or just DANCE it out------make this your mantra "be fit"---the best remedy to cut stress out of our lives and also adds the glow on your face--giving a radiant complexion -Eat healthy !!!Have loadsa anti-oxidants to pump out toxins from your body!!! Most of the ailments are an output of you ignoring the signs your body gives out. Give your body rest when required.I have read all of the above from trusted resources and have personally experienced the same too.
The earlier you realise the importance of exercise in life the better--remember how fit you were during your school days--ever rememeber having to face problems like fatigue ,stress, insomnia  etc-NO-bcoz we never had to deal with deadlines & heart breaks-it was just fun & friends & going on little vacations with parents to our native places to visit grandparents and cousins.
Where is that carefree life gone?
I still try and follow my heart here---have loadsa short weekend trips --actually drag my friends for these small much required breaks---- nothing distresses me more than GOaaaaaAAA (my 2nd home so i prefer to cal it) Try and lead a healthy life-spend time with people you love the most and seriously just ignore the ones who cause trouble more than give you peace of mind.Try to be a nice human being rather than a good-looking plastic hearted snob.Make new friends,take your pets for a walk, talk to your pets about issues which are beyond control(try it-it works -sometimes makes u laugh on yourself & mostly u get THE LOOK from your pet which says*OMG SHES LOST IT*)pursue ur hobbies, do some gardening,create something-anything, play with your children,cook for people you love, act stupid and go window shopping if you out of cash, don't use credit-cards when shopping for clothes & accessories & such not so important things(i havent till today n m so proud of it) make plans to go visit places on the map--get out of your comfort zone but don't take life-threatening risks.Be stupid but not foolish.Know your limits & set some.TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR LIFE!!
Know your assets- Whether it's a spotless complexion,well sculpted arms, beautiful eyes,swan - like neck, gorgeous curly hair, a wasp like waist, long legs,great smile anything ---just dress to capture the essence of those features.Everyone has one unique quality which sets you apart from others.
yOU aRE bEAutiFUL Just Accept thIS FACT of LIFE!

Tuesday, 5 June 2012

hOW i TURNED VINTAGE ORANGE THIS YEAR

It all ended with a heavenly DBL Chocolate Fondant n Mascarpone n loadsa X0X0.But how it began was even more interesting-My shopping started almost 3 weeks ago. Had a fab haircut thanks to a friend who I met after ages. She goes by a lovely name- Zahabia. Spent that day with that crazy shopaholic -ok she really makes me feel other people like me exist in this world.It was like she was the vessel who would lead me to one of the quintessentials to complete my look on my Beeday.We entered this store with loadsa funky stuff.#before entering#She stood outside n said -"See this is the store we shudnt enter"..hahah n then pushed open the door n let us in. Quick as a little mouse she laid her bright twinkling eyes on this osum Fedora hat & all my attention was then focussed on her trying differents colours n shapes n she picked this golden brown weave which suited her high spirit after I approved hands down !!Meanwhile I started checking out stuff & what caught my eye was a brilliant neckpiece. I got Vintage - Victorian jewellery for keeps--while I do the happy dance heres a visual treat.
Phenomenal isn't it------happy dance again.SO then I visit Lifestyle with a voucher we got from our last Home DEcor shopping and ended up picking a cool deep jade green pair of clingy denims -Ginger and 2 lovely scarves! Ok now I need something to go with em right --so I meet my hubby after this short stint of shopping and its almost 8.30pm :X So he suggests  that we shud come back tomo for a quick round and am like NOway!1st I had to browse through some latest Indian attire designs for a client. So I do that. Then checking my watch and hell-its little past 9pm . I am also browsing through this window of Forever New and my eyes fall on a lovely laptop bag Navy & Mint-looks uber chic.So I pick it. Also I quickly take my hubby to ta store next door wILLS & show him a nice linen super faded yellow shirt for him( I'd made a mental note of picking ta last time I was in ta store)-again used a bit of a voucher from the last shopping :D .Moving on its 9.30pm and I still havent picked up something that'll set my mood right like "yes I have got it" right! So I have a choice need to hop in one store before they pull the 'CLOSED"sign-ZARA it is, nothing else beats my love for this brand. After picking up loadsa clothes for trial my eyes fall on this rack which held extraordinary colours--super yellow,electric blue & MY ORANGE---also thr was a dull white calling me but I loved the style n cut of the ORANGE--so tried it on -luckily I was wearing something white which complemented the ORANGE & it was mine for keeps.Back to base and fews days passed by and a day before my "u r old again reminder day' I was unwell -yaaa-but I jus rested myself -you know beauty sleep n all hehee and D day arrived --loadsa phone calls--feels great that u have so many people thinking of u all on 1 day!!Thee day took a grand spa-ing appointment , felt so bloody relaxed n rejuvenated. Then hopped in for a little nail painting session. Rushed home & it was time to put all the above on--OH I was missing SHOES wasn't I??--so hopped in a shopping complex just beside the hotel we went for dinner SAY 20MIN BEFORE OUR RESERVATION TIME ;)
--this is the  2nd last minute shoe shopping and that too in the manner "hold ta door n let me in please I won't take much time" manner. I got these winter blue beauties in suede n boy r they comfortable or what-ClaRKS always comfortable.
To top it all was pampered by none other than ta exec sous chef at Preggo-friend of my hubs -received a freshly baked cake from them too.Birthdays just keep getting better every year for me.And hey shopping doesn hav to stop there--nowadays m into buying cute stuff for my home- wait for those posts-soon-loadsa luvvvvv from me n my new found ORANGE PASSION!

P.S. - Sworn to Vegilacy --going green for a year now-hope it heals more than damages my mind(i love chicken *straight face*
Last picture for this year with me and non veg fhood.