Monday, March 12, 2012
STOCKHOLM STREET STYLE
Dear friends,
Have you ever had one of those pinch yourself moments?
Mine came over the weekend, waking up to a photo of myself up on, Stockholm Street Style! Yes, you read correctly - STOCKHOLM STREET STYLE!
Since forever, Stockholm Street Style has been my go to, for the best street snaps from around the world, so to see my face appear, left me completely overwhelmed.
It was great meeting the very lovely CAROLINE and DANIEL, the duo behind this street style phemomenon, and after sharing stories about crazy Swedish crayfish festivals, I'm ready for a trip to Sweden!
I'm wearing:
Blazer, Dotti
Boots, Tony Bianco
Shorts, A Little Left of Centre
Bag, Louis Vuitton
Luv,
Friend in Fashion
x
P.S. I'm guest blogging over at Surfstitch this month, for a chance to win a trip to the very fashionable COACHELLA MUSIC FESTIVAL!. If you have a second, check out my BLOG and hit the facebook 'like' button to get me on my way!
xx
Style and substance at Lakme Fashion Week
The last two days of Lakme Fashion Week (March 2-6) were packed with some shows that were a thrill to watch, while others simply fell flat. Designer Narendra Kumar — known for his menswear skills — showcased a big lineup of suited and booted men on the runway.
Standing by the side of the runway and playing his music as his models strutted on the runway; most of them attempting what they cannot do — jiving down the catwalk. It was meant to appear as a fun show, but unfortunately it didn’t.
Earlier in the day, designer Eina Ahluwalia’s accessory presentation looked forced and a pain in the neck for the models who wore them on the runway. Designer Payal Singhal’s offering also leaned more towards jarring than aesthetic when she attempted heavy ornamentation. However, designer Nupur Kanoi made a stylish presentation using long tapes of fabrics in a mesh format to treat the surfaces of her creations. Young Ruchika Sachdeva played well with silhouettes and surfaces. Designer Swapnil Shinde made another space-age presentation — something that he is known for by now.
On Day 5, Dozakh presented a very nice collection of eveningwear that had strategically placed detailing. Designer Arpan Vohra had a stylish lineup with accents and his colour-blocking was particularly notable. Designer Jatin Verma’s contemporary silhouettes proved to be his comeback on the A-list with carefully released colour palette, structured looks, laser cutouts and matt sequins. Although designer Rocky S went the blingy way on his western looks, the show was reverberating because of the music. Malaga by Malini Agarwala had an impressive lineup of embellished bags inspired by Africa.
When the curtains fell at this season’s LFW Summer/Resort showcase, the master once again proved that being a Rohit Bal isn’t an easy task. Silhouettes of Bal’s creations were flowing and carried extensive detailing reminiscent of pieces of art. There was cutwork, embroidery, cord detailing, zari, resham and crystal embroidery on an array of fabrics, birds, peacocks and geometric motifs and in hues of ivory to darker shades of beige, brown, maroon, wine, cobalt, red and purple. It wasn’t just a finale, it was an experience.
News source: http://www.hindustantimes.com
Standing by the side of the runway and playing his music as his models strutted on the runway; most of them attempting what they cannot do — jiving down the catwalk. It was meant to appear as a fun show, but unfortunately it didn’t.
Earlier in the day, designer Eina Ahluwalia’s accessory presentation looked forced and a pain in the neck for the models who wore them on the runway. Designer Payal Singhal’s offering also leaned more towards jarring than aesthetic when she attempted heavy ornamentation. However, designer Nupur Kanoi made a stylish presentation using long tapes of fabrics in a mesh format to treat the surfaces of her creations. Young Ruchika Sachdeva played well with silhouettes and surfaces. Designer Swapnil Shinde made another space-age presentation — something that he is known for by now.
On Day 5, Dozakh presented a very nice collection of eveningwear that had strategically placed detailing. Designer Arpan Vohra had a stylish lineup with accents and his colour-blocking was particularly notable. Designer Jatin Verma’s contemporary silhouettes proved to be his comeback on the A-list with carefully released colour palette, structured looks, laser cutouts and matt sequins. Although designer Rocky S went the blingy way on his western looks, the show was reverberating because of the music. Malaga by Malini Agarwala had an impressive lineup of embellished bags inspired by Africa.
When the curtains fell at this season’s LFW Summer/Resort showcase, the master once again proved that being a Rohit Bal isn’t an easy task. Silhouettes of Bal’s creations were flowing and carried extensive detailing reminiscent of pieces of art. There was cutwork, embroidery, cord detailing, zari, resham and crystal embroidery on an array of fabrics, birds, peacocks and geometric motifs and in hues of ivory to darker shades of beige, brown, maroon, wine, cobalt, red and purple. It wasn’t just a finale, it was an experience.
News source: http://www.hindustantimes.com
Friday, March 9, 2012
SWEET PASTEL
Dear friends,
Last night, I slipped into this beyond gorgeous dress, via my favourite Melbourne online boutique, GINGERBREAD SHOP, and headed down to the Alex Perry runway show at the Loreal Melbourne Fashion Festival.
The show was characterised, by feminine silhouettes, delicate shoes, perfect pastels and pretty neutrals, which was right up my alley. There is definitely something to be said about lady-like dressing.
Pretty dresses have always been my weakness and this one made me feel like an absolute princess. Pastels, full skirts and metallics, reminds me a lot of Louis Vuitton's, sweet pastel candy campaign!
Tonight I'm off to the In Style runway. Follow me on TWITTER for live updates from the show.
I'm wearing
Dress, via GINGERBREAD SHOP
Heels, TopShop
Bag, Louis Vuitton
Bracelets, via BIJOUTERIE
Luv,
Friend in Fashion
x
P.S. I'm guest blogging over at Surfstitch this month, for a chance to win a trip to the very fashionable COACHELLA MUSIC FESTIVAL!. If you have a second, check out my BLOG and hit the facebook 'like' button to get me on my way!
xx
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Have you ever tried? - collecting fashion as an art.
Yes, because I had come across few women who buy certain cloths, accessories…just because they are beautiful and even clearly knew they will never wore it. Those people are unique and take fashion into their everyday life.
Have you ever bought any fashionable outfits or accessories, which you would strongly believe you will not wear them? Scarfs, winter sweaters, high heels… would be the most things which we would collect in this manner. I have the habit of wearing some dresses only within my room and looking it in mirror, but not bold enough to wear it outside. And I know. I am not the only person. Fashion is all about trying some thing unique but that fits their natural habits.
Pamela Love’s jewelry collections, very expensive but unique and stylish are collected by most of the people around the world. When it comes to dress, designer pieces are the top; these dresses are really a nice art of designers, each has a unique design. And people who buy it might wear them rarely. But they love to collect.
I think there's nothing more beautiful than having a small gallery hidden in your home displaying the most beautiful fashion accessories, dresses that you love more but dare to wear them.
Monday, March 5, 2012
Malaika (Munni) & Amrita fire LFW runway for Vikram
Lit glass lanterns lined the ramp along with crystal edged bunches of gold and silver branches from the ceiling of the Ballroom at the Grand Hyatt Hotel. The backdrop was a mirror work arch and the stage was set for a superb fashion presentation.
Creating dazzling glamour on the ramp Bollywood’s famous designer, Vikram Phadnis presented by INK Infrastructure unleashed a fusion line for Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2012. There was a profusion of colour, texture, shape, and silhouettes as Vikram brought a vibrant Indo-West line of perfect resort bridal wear. Choosing a mélange of colours, the designer opted for neutral creams, glitzy gold and deep black with just a touch of prints to add drama.
The fabrics moved from sheer net to seductive georgette, luxurious linen, soft voiles and regal pashminas. Keeping true to his concept Vikram had a variety of silhouettes that ranged from cigarette pants, palazzos, skirts to kalidaars worn with interestingly styled bundis or at times structured jackets and capes.
Saris were edged with broad gold borders, while lace was luxuriously used to make it a feminine offering on the hemlines, cuffs, bodices and even the lehengas and kurtas. Swirling full circle kurtas, raja coats with ornate embroidery, sequined cholis, will-power wide legged jumpsuits, corsets teamed with lace embroidered saris, kurtas with long sleeved boleros and multi gathered anarkalis were a vision of beauty.
The first half of the show had Amrita Arora Ladakh swaying down the ramp in an ecru net lehenga, choli with a dupatta. Bringing six men’s wear creations, Vikram showed regal sherwanis teamed with salwars or churidars with lush embroidery and added on gorgeous dupattas.
The printed section was vibrantly colourful as the interesting fabrics appeared for saris, lehengas, angarkhas, cholis and shrugs. Ending the show was the sultry “Munni” Malaika Arora Khan in a dazzling black heavily embroidery lehenga and long sleeved choli with a dupatta.
To complete the look Vikram designed the most unconventional hairdos – with white bangles or stripes of lace to add grandeur to the creations. Known for his elaborate embellishments the garments were beautifully ornate with sensational embroidery and Vikram added stunning gotta work for dupattas, stoles and then finished the edges with tantalizing tassels.
For that show stopping entry anywhere in the world, the Vikram Phadnis collection presented by INK Infrastructure will stop the conversation.
News Source: http://www.fibre2fashion.com
Creating dazzling glamour on the ramp Bollywood’s famous designer, Vikram Phadnis presented by INK Infrastructure unleashed a fusion line for Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2012. There was a profusion of colour, texture, shape, and silhouettes as Vikram brought a vibrant Indo-West line of perfect resort bridal wear. Choosing a mélange of colours, the designer opted for neutral creams, glitzy gold and deep black with just a touch of prints to add drama.
The fabrics moved from sheer net to seductive georgette, luxurious linen, soft voiles and regal pashminas. Keeping true to his concept Vikram had a variety of silhouettes that ranged from cigarette pants, palazzos, skirts to kalidaars worn with interestingly styled bundis or at times structured jackets and capes.
Saris were edged with broad gold borders, while lace was luxuriously used to make it a feminine offering on the hemlines, cuffs, bodices and even the lehengas and kurtas. Swirling full circle kurtas, raja coats with ornate embroidery, sequined cholis, will-power wide legged jumpsuits, corsets teamed with lace embroidered saris, kurtas with long sleeved boleros and multi gathered anarkalis were a vision of beauty.
The first half of the show had Amrita Arora Ladakh swaying down the ramp in an ecru net lehenga, choli with a dupatta. Bringing six men’s wear creations, Vikram showed regal sherwanis teamed with salwars or churidars with lush embroidery and added on gorgeous dupattas.
The printed section was vibrantly colourful as the interesting fabrics appeared for saris, lehengas, angarkhas, cholis and shrugs. Ending the show was the sultry “Munni” Malaika Arora Khan in a dazzling black heavily embroidery lehenga and long sleeved choli with a dupatta.
To complete the look Vikram designed the most unconventional hairdos – with white bangles or stripes of lace to add grandeur to the creations. Known for his elaborate embellishments the garments were beautifully ornate with sensational embroidery and Vikram added stunning gotta work for dupattas, stoles and then finished the edges with tantalizing tassels.
For that show stopping entry anywhere in the world, the Vikram Phadnis collection presented by INK Infrastructure will stop the conversation.
News Source: http://www.fibre2fashion.com
Sunday, March 4, 2012
HAIR MEET WARDROBE : BEHIND THE SCENES
Dear friends,
Here is a sneak peek at a very exciting project that I (alongside some of Australia's finest bloggers) have been involved in with Toni & Guy, Hair Meet Wardrobe.
Part I of the project was a photo shoot with elaborate sets, styling and of course, incredible hair. For part II, the creative team jetted down to Melbourne for a full day of filming: me, my trusty bike and some of my favourite spots around town.
Both Sydney and Melbourne teams were fantastic to work with and a lot of fun on and off set was had. An extra special shout out to the Melbourne film crew, who battled through sleep deprivation and a scorching summers day to pump out 12 hours of video!
You can check out more Hair Meet Wardrobe behind the scenes on Instagram, #hairmeetwardrobe.
I'm wearing:
Floral pants, ZARA
Red tribal printed shorts, via SUGAR LIPS
Metallic bow heels, TOPSHOP
Shirt, via LOVE OF EOS
Floral blazer, H&M
White denim cut-offs, ONE TEASPOON
Luv,
Friend in Fashion
x
P.S. My friends over at MINKPINK are no strangers to RAD prizes. To launch their new campaign 'Be Brave and Free', MINKPINK are giving you the chance to win $2000 AND a $500 wardrobe. For all the details, head on over to MINKPINK facebook.
Good luck!
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