Celebs at Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2011

Black and White

Who: Amrita Arora, Minissha Lamba, Soniya Mehra

Who: Mandira Bedi, Rhea Kapoor

Skinny belts

Who: Sameera Reddy, Mugdha Godse

Sabyasachi's Muse

Who: Sabine Chopra

Quirky

Who: Soniya Mehra, Tanushree Dutta, Guest

Curtain Raisers

Who: Mugdha Godse, Vidya Maldave

My fashionista sister dressed me up!

Who: Rhea Kapoor

I killed Carrie Bradhsaw for this dress!

Who: Guest

Which look did you like best?

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Events: Dabboo Ratnani Calender launch

Just to give a little background - Dabboo Ratnani is a celebrity and fashion photographer who is best known for his annual calendar. Being featured in this annual calendar is a considered a big notch in the belt.

Who: Vidya Balan

Vidya in something other than a red saree:P Looks like a Sabyasachi anarkali.
I like how the designer has played with colors and different traditional embroideries. Its very boho-chic and I love the overall vibe. Not a big fan of clogs but it looks ok here.

Vidya seems to be taking off her clothes a lot for photo-shoots!!

Who: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

Aishwarya went for a very low-key look in jeans paired with a loose white shirt and brown peep-toes. On the other hand, the top she is wearing in the calendar is exquisite. Love the delicate row of buttons. But who chopped her arms off? The pic is awkward and borderline creepy!

Who: Priyanka Chopra

Priyanka wore a black jumpsuit with jeweled belt to the event. I could have lived with the jumpsuit but that draping in front is very inappropriately placed between her legs. Extra spurt of growth!!!!
And hon, you are in dire need of a pedicure!

Who: Sonakshi Sinha

Sonakshi wore a white dress that she brightened with bright, red lips. I like her dress - has a "easy breezy" summery feel to it. The pumps look a little clunky/heavy and I think peep-toes or slingbacks would have been better..

Who: Genelia D'Souza

I love everything about Genelia's outfit - from her chunky necklace, to her satin pants and silver metallic shoes. She looks effortlessly chic.

Genelia's calendar pic captures her essence - she does come across as having a lively, bubbly, effervescent personality. But for all I know she could be the biggest piss-pot:-)

Who: Mandira Bedi, Neetu Chandra

Mandira wore a lovely saree thats looks like its by designer Masaba. She should have skipped the necklace.

Neetu's floral jumpsuit is pretty but what really caught my eye was how well her pumps go with her outfit.

photo credits: pinkvilla.com, bollywoodhungama.com, filmicafe.com

Looks of the day

Who: Malaika Arora Khan
Where: Sahara Star New York party announcement

Malaika did the mini + blazer combo pairing a gold BCBG(??) dress with a black blazer and nude Loubs. Two things (i) Having never looked beyond her always-on-display-legs, I didn't realize she is quite pretty (ii) not sure I like black with this shade of gold..Shoes, I will take anyday.

Who: Urmila Matondakar
Where: Anita Dogre Store launch

Urmila wore a cute, printed one-shoulder dress to the store opening. Love the dress and the shoes make the orange in the dress pop out. Orange clutch - an overkill..
Looks like her hair stylist had a day off.

Who: Raveena Tandon, Tisca Chopra, Gul Panang
Where: Anita Dogre Store launch

Raveena - So many things messed up here. The waistband is too wide of her size, the dress too long and the shoes just plain wrong. BV clutch - always right.

Tisca - Love her Tod's Bauletto satchel and her perfectly polished look.

Gul - Too blinded by her red shoes to look at anything else..

Who: Mugdha Godse
Where: Herbalife launch

Ooh la la, That is a great look on Mugdha! She is uber-fancy in a cream gown with sheer overlay skirt. The gold embellishment at the neck is a nice touch and I love the way the skirt flows. You like?

Jacqueline - Lets just admire her shoes and move on..I mean, seriously how high has she worn her shorts? The look - Baboon or Buffoon ?

Mandira - Cant think of one nice thing to say:P
Wait a sec, Isnt the hand the symbol of one on the major political party (Congress-I)?? If I were the leader of that party, I would be really worried..

So who do you think was best dressed today?

photo credits: filmicafe.com, pinkvilla.com, bollywoodhungama.com

Daily catch

Who: Neha Dhupia
Where: P & G Shiksha event

The short anarkali looks good on Neha. Super chic and elegant ensemble!

Left: Sophie Choudry, Right: Guest

Sophie and guest wore black/white outfits and that's where the resemblance ends. Sophie went for the oomph in an animal print dress that hugs her curves and she teamed it with black clutch and peep-toes. The guest went for a feminine and simple look in a polka-dot halter neck dress. Both are good looks but I like the guest's outfit better becoz its so girly....Which one is your style?

Left: Mandira Bedi at blackberry Torch launch party
Right: Bhagyashree at Diwali exhibition

Both, Mandira and Bhagyashree, remind me of exotic tropical birds!! Wisely, they both kept their accessories to the minimum..
A little too colorful for me but what about you guys? Do you wear such bright color combinations? It is festive season so they do seem appropriate...

A post of few words...

Who: Neha Dhupia
Where: HDIL day 3

New superhero from Marvel comics - " Bedsheet hero"

Who:Sushmita Sen
Where: Launch of Fiat Linea

Plus: Sushmita in something other than Black!! The top half is great..
Minus: Looks like the skirt was done by someone on a tight deadline. Some pieces randomly stitched together.

Left: Mallika Sherwat, Right: Mandira Bedi

Both in florals with sweetheart necklines. Its a no- brainer on who wore it better - Mandira shoes do her in..

Who: Twinkle Khanna
Where: At People's magazine "Best Dressed" issue

I think Twinkle should stick to black for sometime becoz since it looks like she has developed some sort of "print" blindness. See symptoms here and here. Let's stay safe and cute..

Style diaries

Who: Dia Mirza
Where: Zangoora Kingdom of Dreams opening

Dia looks elegant and classy in a white ensemble. It appears to be anarkali and the dress has lots of lovely details - all -over-embroidery, silver embellishments at the hemline and in dupatta/scarf - that makes this simple outfit more interesting.

Who: Mandira Bedi
Where: Launch of 212 perfume

Isnt her itsy-bitsy top/choli stunning?? And the soft pink is just the perfect shade of pink to go with the gold sequins. Mandira in her famous noodle-strap blouses..Is it cricket season??
btw, Mandira's clavicles are sharp enough to be classified as weapons:-)

Who: Suchitra Pillai
Where: Short film festival at Versova

WTH??That outfit is one nasty thing. What made Suchitra wear those jeans?? The top sans the jeans could have worked with those shoes...

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Daily Catch

Who: Manidra Bedi
Where: Nishita Merchant's accessories launch

Mandira changed out of her uniform of short dresses into a cute anarkali for an accessories launch. She gave it her touch by going for a strapless design. I like how she layered a pearl necklace with a jade green one.

Who: Priyanka Chopra
Where: Peace event in wake of Babri Masjid verdict

Will Priyanka never changer her style? More than anything, I think its inappropriate outfit for an event that has nothing to do with movies/fashion but with ensuring peace between two religious communities.. She might start a riot herself in her mini:-)

Who: Guest
Where: Nishita Merchant's accessories launch

I love the simplicity and color of this dress. The gold goes really well with the color and the narrow gold strip draws attention to her slim waist. All about highlighting your best features.

Blenders Tour - day 2

On the Ramp

Left: Malaika Arora-Khan, Right: Jacqueline Fernandez

Malaika and Jacqueline walked the ramp on day 2 for Mandira Wirk.

With va-va-voom legs like that, I really dont think anyone was looking at what Malaika was wearing:-) I bow to her hotness!!

I like the gentle shading on Jacqueline's gown but not the asymmetrical hemline..

Designer Mandira Wirk with Malaika and Jacqueline

Mandira was a showstopper in the true sense. She wore a gown in fire-engine red and looked like a glamorous Greek goddess. I love the ruffled hemline of her gown and the delicate draping of the top adds an element of sweetness to a slit up to there bottom.

Off-Ramp

Left: Malaika Arora Khan, Right: Mugdha Godse

Both, Malaika and Mughda, wore silver metallic minis to the show - I think both are wearing Mandira Wirk. I prefer the color of Malaika's dress. Other than that, both dresses have too much going on..

Left: Gul Panang, Middle: Mandira Bedi, Right: Guest

I have been watching too much Animal Planet since Gul's print reminds me of Moth wings and Mandira's dress reminds me of butterfly wings:-) Mandira face/hairstyle is frozen in time and Gul gaze is going to turn all the onlookers into stone...

I liked the whimsical water color print on the guest's dress but wish she had not worn such neon yellow shoes...

photo credits: filmicafe.com, santabanta.com

LBD or LGD

Left: Suchitra Pillai at an art exhibition at Zoya
Right: Mandira Bedi at Tod's launch

Suchitra wore a glam Little Gold Dress (LGD) that really needs no accessories. She looks like a bronzed goddess with her perfect nude makeup..

We are seeing a lot of Mandira on the red carpet - is her movie coming out or is she just unemployed?? Anyways, Mandira wore a very unusual LDB with exquisite lace overlayed on the top half part. I think the dress deserved more formal shoes like peep-toes..

So whats its gonna be this time - LBD or LGD?

photo credits: santabanta.com

Spotted around town

Who: Uvika Chaudhry
Where: Dr. Purnima Mhatre lounge event

Uvika makes me want to wear polka dots:-) She looks cute and adorable in her red top and matchy shoes. I love the collar on the top - its so retro..What do u guys think - way too coordinated or perfectly styled?

Who: Mandira Bedi
Where: Priyasri Patodia Art Exhibition

Mandira wore a color block dress which is completely spoiled by her choice of accessories. To be fair, this dress is a little difficult to style. hmmm, Nude peep-toes?? How would you wear this dress?? I would love to know ur choice of shoes and bag...

Who: Mini Mathur
Where: Premiere of 'Knight and Day'

Ok, no more styling questions:-) Its Friday evening and I am sure all our brains have stopped functioning...

This is one of prettiest floral print I have seen and the asymmetrical style just makes it perfect for a hot summer night. Mini wore the dress with black t-straps. Another example of K.I.S.S - Keep It Simple, Stupid.

photo credits: santabanta.com, filmicafe.com, bollywoodhungama.com

Fashion Faceoff

Left: Mandira Bedi at Blush clinic event
Right Guest at People's Most beautiful party

Mandira and the guest wore the same dress but in different colors. They both went easy on the accessories and paired the dress with cute shoes..I love both the colors but the guest really rocks this dress:-) Who do you think wore it better?

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Events : People Magazine Most Beautiful Party

Who: Sushmita Sen

Seems like there are only two colors in Sushmita's closet - black and blue. But what a fabulous blue!! She really sparkles here although I don't like the side drapes on the skirt. Very well accessorized with matchy peep-toes and white clutch. The pendant draws attention to her lovely decolletage..

Hmm, the armholes of this dress look big, since when did armpits become sexy?

Who: Soniya Mehra

Soniya in a Topshop dress/shoes and Gucci clutch. Cute cutout details on the shoulders but it looks as if her hairstyle is tight and is pulling at her face. Or is she this thin? Thin, young, moneyed with good dressing sense - she disgusts me :-)

Who: Kangana Ranaut

Kanaga rocks in a bodycon skirt paired with an asymmetrical blue top. I am not a big fan of her Medusa hairstyle but other than that ( and her oily makeup ), this is a flawless appearance.

Who: Dia Mirza

Dia in a bright orange dress which is a mess from the waist down - the ruffles just dont work. I like all her accessories - earrings, bangles, shoes and clutch but wearing all of them in the same color - gold, is just waaaay too much...

Who: Mandira Bedi

Mandira was the surprise of the evening - for the first time wearing a dress that doesn't assault our senses!! She wore a bandage dress with cut outs in sheer fabric. The whole look is sexy without being over the top.

Who: Madhoo

Madhoo was the next surprise in a black/white Herve Leger dress. She looks pretty and I am happy that she didn't over accessorize since the dress itself is an attention grabber..

Who: Jacqueline Fernandez

The dress is nice but Jacqueline's choice of accessories gives the whole outfit, a tacky look. And there is something in her face/makeup that is throwing me off..

photo credits: filmicafe.com, bollywoodhungama.com, pinkvilla.com