Preeti Desai

While promoting her film, One By Two, over the past two days, actress Preeti Desai has stuck to a casual and chic look which suits her perfectly.

Even though it may look repetitive, Preeti carried off this well co-ordinated look with much style.

On Monday, we spotted her at the film’s merchandise launch in an off-white jacket, blue tank and white jeans with tasseled peep-toe footwear. And yesterday, at a screening of the film, she wore a white crop jacket, grey tank and matching grey jeans with calf-length black boots.

Preeti Desai

Preeti Desai

Preeti Desai

Preeti Desai

So here’s a question:

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Parineeti Chopra

Parineeti Chopra scores her first solo Vogue India cover for the month of February. On the cover, Parineeti wears a sparkly Rohit Gandhi + Rahul Khanna gown from their spring/summer 2014 that was presented at Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week. Previously, Parineeti had appeared on Vogue back in November of last year with Alia Bhatt, Sushant Singh Rajput, Arjun Kapoor and Ayushmann Khurranna.

Parineeti Chopra

Rocking a bold, orange lip and a serious amount of hair extensions, I think she looks pretty darn good.

What do you think of her cover?

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Jacqueline Fernandez

The Times Good Food Awards are an annual event spearheaded by food critic Rashmi Uday Singh and lauds some of the best chefs, bakeries and restaurants in the business. The guest list was a mix of celebrities and socialites. We spotted a few people who looked rather spiffy in their outfits while some were… err let’s just say in need of a dire makeover.

Jacqueline Fernandez in Dolce & Gabbana

Jacqueline Fernandez

Jacqueline Fernandez looked stunning in a red lace Dolce & Gabbana gown. Her hair was styled into a sleek ponytail and she sported some merlot hued lips. I’m not such a fan of the lip shade, I would have preferred it if she wore the lips with something black or white.

Sunny Leone in Mayyur R Girotra

Sunny Leone

Sunny Leone chose a Mayyur R Girotra beige chiffon gown that had a lovely fusion blend. I love the mandarin collar and brocade bodice.

Shazahn Padamsee

Shazahn Padamsee

I love Shazahn Padamsee’s monochrome halter neck. A pop of colour came via her coral lipstick and matching nails. I just wish instead of the silver and black clutch, she chose something smaller instead.

Evelyn Sharma in Sailex

Evelyn Sharma

The Nautanki Saala actress picked a pink gown from Sailex to wear to the Awards. The hot pink looked great on Evelyn Sharma but I wish the fit was better especially around her bust. Her hair could also have done with a quick blow dry.

Sophie Choudry in BCBG Max Azria

Sophie Choudry

Sophie Choudry wore an outfit from one of her favourite designers, BCBG Max Azria. Her outfit had a leather bodice and black chiffon skirt with a mullet hem that she accessorized with a Farah Khan necklace. Smokey eyes and a low bun were the perfect accompaniment to this ensemble.

Whose look do you prefer? Tell us in the comments below.

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A tweet from Dolce & Gabbana

We at Team MissMalini are always looking out for the latest fashion news and one of the best ways to get it hot-off-the-press is straight from the fashion houses, themselves.

Of course, one of the few places where you can get all the latest style news direct from the designers, is on Twitter.

Take a look at these nine international fashion labels we follow for the absolute latest on trends, style and fashion videos.

DOLCE & GABBANA

Tweet by Dolce & Gabbana

The Italian design duo are darlings in the world of haute couture and they boast of 1,885,381 followers to prove their popularity.

A look at their timeline reveals numerous media clippings from publications across the world, promos for new products, videos with behind-the-scenes footage at their fashion shows and pictures of celebrities wearing their outfits.

Why you must follow them: For a peek into the hedonistic world of high glamour and Hollywood royalty in their D&G best.

ALEXANDER McQUEEN

Tweet by Alexander McQueen

Even though the master couturier is sadly no more, his legacy lives on in the virtual world on Twitter.

The @WorldMcQueen page caters to almost seven lakh followers and gives us a glimpse into all the edginess the label is known for.

Why you must follow them: They recently tweeted about Priyanka Chopra wearing a McQueen gown to the Filmfare awards. Nice to know that they acknowledge Indian celebrities too.

Tweet by Alexander McQueen

PRABAL GURUNG

Tweet by Prabal Gurung

Prabal Gurung is among the younger designers who have taken the fashion world by storm. At just thirty-five years old and having launched his label as recently as 2010, Prabal has had some of the world’s most famous women in the world wear his clothes.

Kate Middleton, Lady Gaga, Michelle Obama and Sarah Jessica Parker are just a few of the stellar names that sport his creations at red carpet events.

Why you must follow him: Even though he’s Nepali, Prabal is very Bollywood friendly and dresses up many of our desi girls. Check out Priyanka Chopra, Sridevi and Deepika Padukone in his designs.

JEAN PAUL GAULTIER

Tweet by Jean Paul Gaultier

That Gaultier has revolutionised fashion over the past thirty years is reason enough to follow him on Twitter. The designer happily retweets his Twitter mentions and regularly updates his feed with pictures from the latest collections.

Why you must follow him: He’s the guy who invented conical bras! Do you really need another reason?

VERSACE

Tweet by Versace

The Versace Twitter page is high on bling and product promotions. The drool-worthy images of bags, trinkets and accessories which they tweet will have you rue the fact that you’re not a millionaire.

They also have regular fashion show updates and snapshots from their latest ramp shows.

Why you must follow them: For sexy pix of models in their Versace underwear.

Tweet by Versace

DIOR

A tweet by Dior

When an iconic fashion House like Dior – which was founded almost seventy years ago (1946) – makes its presence felt on social media in the twenty first century, it’s something to marvel about.

Many of us might not swish around in Dior couture in our lifetime, but when you scroll through their page on Twitter and view all the fantastic pictures they tweet, you get swept up into an imaginary world and are easily transported back in time, to an era when Monsieur Dior launched his New Look.

Why you must follow them: For the sheer genius of design which the House of Dior is known for.

LANVIN

A tweet from Lanvin

Pre-dating Dior by almost fifty years, Madame Jeanne Lanvin launched herself as a couturier in 1909. She was among the best known fashion designers of her time and her most famous creation was her signature perfume, Arpege.

A hundred years later, Madame Lanvin’s presence is still felt in Twitterverse with almost two hundred thousand followers of the brand.

Why you must follow them: The House of Lanvin regularly tweets pictures from their archives. So if you’re a fashion junkie, you wouldn’t want to miss out on these beautiful vintage photos in black and white.

CHANEL

A tweet by Chanel

Modern day fashion would not be complete without the Chanel label being on top of the heap. Founded by Gabrielle (Coco) Chanel in 1921, Chanel was the only fashion designer to be listed among Time magazine’s 100 most influential people of the 20th Century.

The Chanel page on Twitter is a smorgasbord of high fashion and glimpses into Coco Chanel’s high life before she passed away in 1971.

Why you must follow them: The Chanel page on Twitter often uploads sketches made by their equally iconic Creative Director, Karl Lagerfeld. Students of fashion could learn a thing or two from his technique.

STELLA McCARTNEY

Stella McCartney

Having launched her own label in 2001, Stella McCartney is one of the younger names to reckon with in the fashion world. The daughter of Beatle Paul McCartney and an aggressive animal rights activist, Stella doesn’t use animal products in her clothing, accessories and makeup.

Why you must follow them: The Stella McCartney page on Twitter has numerous pictures of their products, with links to their online shopping page, so you can shop till you drop at the click of your mouse.

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Shilpa Shetty

It don’t matter if it’s black or white! And in Shilpa Shetty‘s case, both the costumes she wore for the finale episode of Nach Baliye, made sure she looked her sexiest best.

The first – in black and gold – consisted of a crop blouse festooned with gold chains and teamed with black stretch leggings detailed with gold embroidery.

The second consisted of a bra top and leggings made of silver sequin discs, worn over a skin-coloured body stocking, embellished with crystal detailing. She also wore a white crop bolero with dramatic tassels cascading down the sleeves.

Shilpa Shetty

Shilpa Shetty

Shilpa Shetty

Shilpa Shetty

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Aamir Khan and Farhan Akhtar

Looking dapper in a simple tee, cargo pants and a hat on his head was rock star Farhan Akhtar who visited a radio station to promote his latest film, Shaadi Ke Side Effects.

Of course, the moment we saw the pix, we couldn’t help comparing Farhan wearing a hat to Aamir Khan, who was rarely seen without one perched atop his head, during the promotions for Dhoom 3.

His character in the film wears a fedora and hence, Aamir channeled his character each time he made a public appearance. In fact, he did this for almost an entire year, before the release of the film.

Aamir Khan, Katrina Kaif

What’s more is that Aamir even sent his fedora to Salman Khan and requested him to wear it in public and promote Dhoom 3. Being thick buddies (who even pee in the bushes together), Salman wore it on Bigg Boss, thus reaching out to millions of fans on television.

Salman Khan

Check out some pix from our archives of other Bollywood stars wearing a hat:

Ranbir Kapoor

Arjun Kapoor & Ranveer Singh

Shahid Kapoor

Farhan Akhtar (Pic: Viral Bhayani for MissMalini)

So here’s a question:

You may also add your comments in the space below.

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Jacqueline & Rita Ora

Jacqueline Fernandez and Rita Ora hopped on the Dolce & Gabbana bandwagon wearing the same lace gown. Rita Ora wore hers while performing, wearing a black body suit underneath that that she styled with gold cross earrings. Meanwhile, Jacqueline wore hers with a full white lining that she styled with pointy toe shoes and silver clutch.

Jacqueline Fernandez

Jacqueline Fernandez

Who Wore It Better?

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Sushmita Sen

She’s undoubtedly one of India’s most stylish women and even when she keeps it casual-chic, former Miss Universe Sushmita Sen, manages to look like she’s dropped right out of the pages of Vogue.

The Bollywood diva was present at a book launch in Mumbai yesterday and dazzled (if that’s possible) in a simple black and white striped top, body hugging stretch pants and sexy fetishistic heels.

Most of all, we love the braided leather belt which was dramatically tied around her slender waist.

Sushmita Sen

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Randeep Hooda

Dear Randeep Hooda, you’re usually one of the better dressed actors in Bollywood. So what went wrong at the pre Derby night in Mumbai? Why did you make an appearance in a terribly uncoordinated ensemble?

You wore a blue jacket (which we incidentally love), burgundy shirt worn unbuttoned (very nice), black jeans, brown belt and dark grey shoes. Isn’t that a bit too mismatched?

Did you wear the first thing you reached for in your wardrobe and step out of the house without looking into the mirror at least once?

We would have much preferred if you’d worn a black jacket and black belt. Or maybe a cream jacket and tan boots.

Even the length of your jeans looks awkward and bunched up at the heel because they are a tad too long and should have been worn over boots.

Randeep Hooda

Randeep Hooda

Randeep Hooda

Here are some of your looks from our archives which we have loved:

Randeep Hooda at the 2013 GQ Men of the Year Awards 2013

Randeep Hooda

Randeep Hooda in Rajat Tangri S/R’13 at the 2013 GQ Best Dressed Party

Can we see you in something as spiffy next time? Till then, you’re fined!

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Vikram Bawa and Shamita Shetty

Glamour photographer Vikram Bawa officially launched his calendar for 2014 in Mumbai last evening and had a bevy of beautiful belles come out to congratulate him on the stunning visuals.

The images feature dusky Indian beauties – like models Carol Gracias and Sony Kaur – and are inspired by Draupadi. However, the ladies have been styled with a contemporary twist by Chandni Sareen, in futuristic clothes by Falguni and Shane Peacock.

Take a look at what the celebrities wore for the preview:

SWARA BHASKAR

Swara Bhaskar

Showing off her sexy pins in a mini skirt and corset from Zara was cutie actress Swara Bhaskar. She tells us, “I love the leaf print and have accessorized my look with trinkets from Curio Cottage and footwear from Tresmode.”

SHAMITA SHETTY

Shamita Shetty

Shamita Shetty kept her look neat and simple by wearing a purple pleated blouse over black jeans. Long gold earrings, a jeweled clutch and simple black footwear were her accessories of choice.

CAROL GRACIAS

Carol Gracias

One of the models featured in Vikram’s calendar, Carol Gracias looked statuesque in a blue jumpsuit by James Ferreira. We particularly love the slim belt with the bow and gold detailing.

SUKHI & PARVEEN DUSANJ

Sukhi Dusanj, Parveen Dusanj

The pretty Dusanj sisters “co-incidentally” wore little black dresses. “Trust me, we didn’t co-ordinate our look,” giggles Parveen. We love this basic black look. It’s very play-safe and the sisters carry it off well.

KAINAT ARORA

Kainat Arora

Grand Masti star, Kainat Arora, opted for high glamour in a slinky black gown. She wore a necklace with stars and floral charms around her neck and carried a huge gold bag. “I picked it all up on shopping trips to Hong Kong and Dubai,” says Kainat.

Don’t miss the daring slashes on the back of her dress!

Kainat Arora

SONY KAUR

Sony Kaur

Model Sony Kaur went sporty and biker chic by wearing a leather jacket over a black and white shirt and black skinny-fit jeans. Hot!

EVELYN SHARMA

Evelyn Sharma

Fashionista Evelyn Sharma also opted for a casual and simple look. Says Evelyn, “My blouse is from Top Shop, the trousers and shoes are from Zara and my sling purse is H&M.”

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Vidya Balan

She’s voluptuous, has a very pretty face and is a critically acclaimed actress par excellence. Last night in Mumbai, Vidya Balan was in her element at a wrap-up party for Bobby Jasoos, hosted by producers Dia Mirza and Sahil Sangha.

The Dirty Picture star was spotted in a bright blue maxi dress by Anand Kabra with her hair left in cascading curls around her shoulders. If you look closely, you’ll notice that Vidya has some lovely red highlights as well.

Dia Mirza, Vidya Balan

Vidya Balan

However, we aren’t entirely thrilled with her hairstyle. We think it could have been tied up in a bun or in a ponytail to make Vidya look slimmer and taller. The long silhouette of her dress and the hair left loose make her look a bit frumpy, in our opinion.

So you need to tell us:

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Gucci Pre-Fall 2014

Classic designs with a present-day pulse defines Gucci‘s 2014 Pre-Fall Men’s collection. Primary colours have been mixed with different hues of black and white, giving the modern man everything he needs to stand out and look sharp.

Gucci Pre-Fall 2014

The silhouettes come in either form fitting to the body, or boxy. Soft suits are slightly deconstructed with narrow lapels, while shirts have small, retro-style rounded collars. The classic blazer is engineered to worn as a soft cardigan… perfect for draping on a woman’s shoulders on a cool evening. ;)

You’ll see blazers and double-breasted suits styled with turtlenecks, instead of the traditional button-down. The deconstruction continues with military jackets worn with relaxed pants, for a cargo-style leisure suit. The parka has been updated to short and boxy, while pants are supple and slim, often creased at the bottom. Bad boys have some options too, with the range of leather biker jackets and bombers.

Casentino – the distinct textile achieved from Italian weaving techniques – defines the Florentine orange peacoat, festooned with Gucci crest buttons. And formal wear gets an update with gingham, traditional pinstripes, and classic flannels.

Gucci Pre-Fall 2014

The evening wear segment has something unexpected: a black velvet blazer is worn over a classic tuxedo shirt, and perfectly contrasting orange wool silk pants, with a bow-tie to boot… awesome pairing!

Of course, it’s not a Gucci collection without accessories! The leather briefcase makes a comeback in bumblebee yellow, with black lining. And finally we get to the shoes, which were made more sturdy this year, courtesy of a collaboration with the rubber tire company, Goodyear.

Definitely not your average collection! Let us know what you think in the comments section below.

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Ami Patel and Priyanka Chopra

MissMalini (MM): How did you start styling Priyanka Chopra?

Ami Patel (AP): A few years ago, I met Priyanka [Chopra] in London, at the basement of accessories on Oxford street. We spoke about styling her and when she got back to India, the rest is history!

MM: As a celebrity stylist, what are the main things you have to keep in mind?

Priyanka Chopra

AP:
1. Don’t take fashion critics seriously. Nothing else matters as long as you know that                you have done a good job. Nobody’s opinion is as important as yours.
2. Don’t take fashion seriously. Fashion is about having fun. The means are as                          important as the end. It all reflects on the overall result.
3. Always keep a backup available. You never know what can go wrong at the last                  moment. It could be something as trivial as a zipper getting stuck!
4. The “It” colour is the colour that suits the celebrity and not the one that is in fashion.

MM: How much input does PC have in the styling process?

Priyanka Chopra

AP: PC has an extremely busy schedule, however, most of the times, she makes time to brief me on the look she desires. If she does not have the time to brief me, then by now I make a brief for myself and work along those lines. But it’s always important to have a brief to follow. Form always follows function.

MM: How do you decide which brands/designers she should wear?

Priyanka Chopra

AP: As a stylist, it is important to keep a track of fashions trends and collections, and then based on the event and the brief, I decide which designer to contact. For example, if it’s a red carpet event, then I get in touch with designers who are strong with that style.

MM: What are your all-time 5 favorite looks that you styled on PC?
AP: Undoubtedly, my first would be the pre ss14 Alexander McQueen gown that PC wore at the Filmfare red carpet. Not only because I’ve had an overwhelming response, but also because it’s just the best gown I’ve ever styled her in. It’s stunningly simple and yet so sexy. And she carried it like no one else could. Not even Naomie Harris who got rave reviews for wearing the gown earlier. PC has upped that too!

Priyanka Chopra

Second, the Amit Aggarwal dress. Mawi earings and Dior couture shoes that PC wore on Koffee with Karan.

Priyanka Chopra

Third, the monotone retro look that she wore at the Filmfare press conference recently.

Priyanka Chopra

Fourth, I actually really like the outfits I created for her for her NYE event in Chennai this year. It was not a televised event, so it’s not been publicized :)

Priyanka Chopra

And finally the blue Salvatore Ferragamo resort gown she wore to Filmfare awards 2 years ago.

Priyanka Chopra in Salvatore Ferragamo Resort 2012

MM: How is styling a celebrity different from styling a model/shoot?

Saif Ali Khan & Kareena Kapoor Khan styled by Ami

AP: Styling a celebrity, whether it’s editorial or for an appearance is very different from styling a model. The most important thing to remember when styling a celebrity is that the celebrity has a strong personality of his or her own, and the fashion they wear should never overpower, it should only enhance. The celebrity comes first and fashion follows whilst a model is a clothes hanger. It’s only about fashion with a model. There is no personality to consider, for example, the models walking one the ramp of a fashion show – their function is to showcase the collection and not to stand out. It’s almost like they are in the background and it’s all about the fashion. For a celebrity, one also has to consider the body type of the celebrity. And through fashion, bring out their strengths. One does not need to consider this when styling a model.

MM: Have celebrities started repeating their clothes as per the #itscooltorepeat campaign you started with Priyanka?

Deepika Padukone gave her Alice + Olivia gown a spin twice

AP: Yes, I encourage celebrities to do that. I have seen Deepika [Padukone] do that. In fact, you highlighted this on your blog. I know Aishwarya [Rai] believes in this concept and so does Sonakshi [Sinha]. I also speak to all my social friends and encourage them to repeat their looks. One day, I would like to see every single celebrity repeat their look, at one event all together. That will truly make a statement and drive the message out loud and clear.

MM: Have you and PC ever had any clashes on what look she should sport and if so, how do you resolve that?

Priyanka Chopra

AP: Through reason – if her reasoning is stronger than mine, I concede to what she says and if she feels that I am right, she listens.

MM: Which celebrity would you love to style in addition to PC?

Saif Ali Khan & Kareena Kapoor Khan styled by Ami Patel

AP: As a fashion director for a magazine, I have styled almost every single celebrity in India. It would be fun to take on an international celebrity!

MM: What’s the one thing Priyanka is NOT allowed to wear?

Priyanka Chopra is always spotted in bright hues.

AP: The colour grey. It’s a colour that I don’t really fancy on her or anyone else.

MM: What’s PC’s go to outfit?

Priyanka Chopra

AP: J brand jeans that she has plenty of, a vest and a cool jacket and her high tops.

MM: What are your three style rules for every girl to follow?
AP:
1. Never over-dress. It’s okay to be elegantly under-dressed but over-dressing is                    tacky. Remember less is more and elegance is never out of fashion.
2. Do not follow trends and celebrities blindly. Tweak trends to suit your body type                  and personality rather than the other way around.
3. Remember NO BODY is perfect. Learn to use fashion to your advantage and bring              out your strengths. It’s okay to be a big girl or have problem areas. Love your body              and be comfortable in your skin. That confidence will take you much further than                being skinny.

MM: What are some of your favourite brands/Indian/International designers to look out for in 2014?

AP: For accessories: It’s House of Chic, Mon Atelier and Outhouse. They have managed to dress the stars on the red carpet this season, over traditional real jewellery. I love the earrings that Mon atelier custom made for PC’s gown for Filmfare. This gown was earlier worn by Naomie Harris internationally and the story goes that her stylist could not find the best jewellery for her, so she found a Zara earring that worked beautifully. For PC, Mon Atelier custom made these earrings in just 2 days!

DRVV by Dhruv Kapur

Indian designers, I would say Dhruv Kapoor who has a fashion forward approach to his collections.

Recently, I’ve been fascinated with celebrity stylists who have taken to designing. I find that when a stylist turns designer, they bring a unique fashion-art perspective to their designs, which have such a refreshing quality. Two such names that come to mind are:

1. Rihanna’s stylist, Adam Selman who helps her design her River Island collection and       recently unveiled his first collection.
2. Anna Trevelyan, who started assisting Lady Gaga’s stylist, Nicola                                   Formichetti, today she is a budding designer herself.

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Rina Shah and Shamita Shetty

A day at the races is incomplete without wearing your formal best and a hat or a fascinator for that added dash of glamour and style.

The Derby, which was held over Saturday and Sunday in Mumbai, saw a number of style savvy socialites sporting some fascinating headgear.

Take a look:

SHAMITA SHETTY

Shamita Shetty

Shamita Shetty wore a simple purple knee-length knit dress with rosettes on her shoulder, along with a large feathered hat. While we like the look, we think she could have done without the glares. They cover up to much of her face when paired with the hat.

Shamita Shetty

NATASHA POONAWALLA

Natasha Poonawalla

Natasha Poonawalla wore an Alexander McQueen hat with a honeycomb pattern, and to drive the point home, she accessorised her look with a choker festooned with jewelled bees, also by McQueen. Quirky!

Natasha Poonawalla

ACHLA SACHDEV

Achla Sachdev

Choreographer Achla Sachdev made a style statement in a toga-style dress by Stella McCartney and a fascinator which was custom designed by Farzad Billimoria. Made up of colorful (fake) butterflies, this was among our favourite looks.

Achla Sachdev

AMY BILLIMORIA

Amy Billimoria

Designer Amy Billimoria sported a simple and elegant monochromatic look. While her dress was white, her black hat had white flowers and her footwear was in a black-and-white combination. Chic!

Amy Billimoria

RINA SHAH

Rina Shah

Accessory designer Rina Shah wore a dramatic ruched orange dress and a fascinator fashioned from black feathers.

Rina Shah

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Bharat Takhtani, Esha Deol, Hema Malini, Vaibhav Vora, Ahana Deol

Ahana Deol‘s sangeet, which was held in Mumbai over the weekend, saw many of her pretty Bollywood friends come out to party with her and her husband, Vaibhav Vora. They were all dressed in their designer best, so take a look at what they wore:

ERIKA PACKARD & SIDDHANT KAPOOR

Erica Packard and Siddhant Kapoor

Model Erika Packard wore an off-white lehenga and choli with a bright yellow dupatta. She arrived with her actor boyfriend Siddhant Kapoor who wore a long kurta over mute gold churidars.

MADHOO SHAH

Madhoo Shah

Roja star Madhoo Shah was spotted in a vibrant yellow saree with thick silver borders by Jade. She wore it with a black corset blouse which had a paisley print.

VAIBHAV VORA & AHANA DEOL

Vaibhav Vora, Ahana Deol

The bride wore a blue lehenga ensemble by Neeta Lulla while the groom kept is classic and chic in a bundhgala jacket and jodhpurs.

ESHA DEOL

Esha Deol

Esha Deol wore a red and white lehenga-choli by Delhi-based designers Shyamal and Bhumika. She even had them design a matching sling for her arm which she recently fractured after a fall at home.

ANUSHKA MANCHANDA

Anushka Manchanda

Singer Anushka Manchanda is known for her edgy style and chose to go for an off-beat look by teaming her blue and silver lehenga with a white top festooned with studs and gold chains, by Kanika Saluja. An orange perspex clutch added more drama to the ensemble.

NISHKA LULLA

Nishka Lulla

Designer Nishka Lulla wore a peach, pink and green lehenga ensemble by her mother, Neeta Lulla. An Alexander McQueen clutch in her hand looked out of place on this look and we wish she had chosen to carry a matching batua or a jeweled clutch instead.

SONAM KAPOOR

Sonam Kapoor

Fashionista Sonam Kapoor bedazzled (literally) in a shimmery saree by Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla. A matching tube clutch by Jimmy Choo added more bling to this statement look.

PIA TRIVEDI

Pia Trivedi

And finally, model Pia Trivedi cast a spell in a black skirt and choli with a lace saree drape. The skirt even had a sexy slit on the side. Most of all, we love the beautiful emeralds around her slender neck.

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Hugh Jackman, Montblancs new global ambassador

Hugh Jackman, known best for his acting chops, (and in India also as being the face of Micromax), is now the face luxury German brand, Montblanc. The announcement of his appointment was made in Geneva, Switzerland, and the Australian born actor will soon be featured in their forthcoming ad campaign. Jackman will be the brand ambassador to all international markets, with the exception of United States.

Montblanc’s International CEO Jérôme Lambert said: “We are delighted to announce this partnership, and welcome Hugh Jackman into the Montblanc family. He represents all the attributes of the Montblanc brand: elegant, talented, pioneering and committed to the arts. He inspires and enthralls audiences worldwide with the quality of his performances.”

Montblanc CEO Jerome Lambert & Hugh Jackman

When asked about Montblanc Hugh Jackman said: “I am delighted to be part of the Montblanc family as I have always admired what the brand stands for, it’s fascinating history and the quality and uniqueness of the products they create.”

If you’re wondering when you’ll next see Jackman on the silver screen, X:Men Days of Future Past is releasing later this year! And, he’s currently filming another film called, Chappie.

Check out the trailer of X:Men Days of Future Past, also starring Jennifer Lawrence, Patrick Stewart, Nicholas Hoult, James McAvoy, Ian McKellen, Halle Berry, and Game of Thrones actor Peter Dinklage . 

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Parineeti Chopra (photo courtesy | @Nitasha22)

Parineeti Chopra was in Delhi recently to promote her new film, Hasee Toh Phasee. The actress wore blue jeans, a cute pink top from Emporio Armani that she paired with a black studded cardi and boots. I love this look – it’s quite a nice balance of sweet and edgy.

Parineeti Chopra & Sidharth Malhotra

Parineeti Chopra & Sidharth Malhotra

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Kate Middleton

Kate Middleton has quite smoothly eased into the role of a Princess after she married Prince William, back in 2012. Ever since she became the Duchess of Cambridge, the world fell in love with her and her easy style that was a mix of designer duds and high-street favourites. In fact, she even became the queen of recycling – repeating her outfits (not quite the royal norm). Post the birth of her son, Prince George, she has been keeping a low profile – until now.

Queen Elizabeth & The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are heading for their first official overseas trip of 2014 to Australia (it will be baby George’s 2nd international trip) and the Queen has ordered Kate to wear cover up her knees!

Yes, you read that right. According to the Daily Mail newspaper, The Queen is lending her trusted personal dresser Angela Kelly to Kate, who will design and curate her wardrobe for her trip there. The Duchess will also wear a selection of tiaras from the Queen’s private collection. Oooh! Now that is something we are waiting to see. In the past, we have only seen Middleton wear a tiara twice – on her wedding day and for an official dinner.

The wardrobe makeover is in lieu of Catherine’s previous wardrobe malfunctions that happened at her overseas trip to Calgary, Canada. A gust of wind blew Middleton’s cheery yellow frock right up to reveal her underwear.

The Queen wants to project the right image of Middleton as the wife and mother of future kings. Dang! That means no more L Bennett and Whistles dresses? Alexander McQueen and Jenny Packham – who have been K-Mids favourite designers, have already been notified and are creating custom made outfits just for the trip.

Wondering how the makeover will turn out?

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Teejay Siddhu and Karanvir Bohra

Sunday is a great day to unwind over a brunch and many popular celebrities were seen wearing their casual best at a luncheon hosted by actress Shruti Seth and her husband, Danish Aslam.

Take a look at what they wore:

SHRUTI SETH

Shruti Seth

Adding a touch of bling to the festivities was the hostess, Shruti Seth, who wore a slouchy sequin top and loose-fitting linen pants. She could have done without those white glares, however!

MARIA GORETTI

Maria Goretti

Maria Goretti always manages to ace her red carpet appearances and once again, she has us at a jaw-drop in this lovely yellow and white halter maxi. Her hair tied back in a tight bun is very chic and those brown aviators give her that sporty edge.

MINI MATHUR

Mini Mathur

A bright green bag and a simple white dress made up for Mini Mathur‘s simplistic and chic look.

JUHI PANDEY

Juhi Pandey

The vivacious Juhi Pandey also opted for a simple white mini dress and accessorized her look with a pink sling bag and footwear. So pretty!

ANUSHKA MANCHANDA

Anushka Manchanda

Tall and statuesque, Anushka Manchanda wore a loose white shirt and skin-fitting tights. She jazzed up the plain ensemble with an acid green sling bag, a statement necklace and studded gladiator sandals.

TEEJAY SIDDHU

Teejay Siddhu

Radio jockey Teejay Siddhu sported a short dress with an interesting black and white print. We love the bell sleeves as well.

PUNIT MALHOTRA

Punit Malhotra

Going the Jeetandra way was director Punit Malhotra, who wore a white shirt over white pants. However, he managed to make the look far more sexy than the former star ever did. We like!

Who do you think was the best dressed at this brunch? Tell us in the comments below.

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Prachi Desai

Actress Prachi Desai seems to have a sudden fondness for polka dots. Just about a week ago, she was spotted in a black dress with white polka dots at an art event at the Palladium Hotel and we considered it one of the best looks we’ve seen her in.

And perhaps, she read our praise for her look and decided to go for a repeat at an event in Mumbai over the weekend. Except, this time around, she tried to channel Dimple Kapadia‘s iconic look from Bobby.

Dimple Kapadia in Bobby; Prachi Desai

While Dimple wore a white shirt with black polka dots, Prachi wore a black shirt with white polka dots. Also, Dimple knotted her blouse below her bust while Prachi knotted hers – more conservatively – at the waist.

And while Dimple wore a black thigh-high mini skirt, Prachi wore a mini that flirted with her knees.

Prachi Desai

Prachi Desai

Prachi Desai

Interestingly, Prachi has already sported the Bobby look in the film, Once Upon A Time In Mumbai. Do you remember this song?

Reel life to real life? What do you think? Tell us in the comments below.

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