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2008-05-15T23:53:00.003-05:00

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The Two Sided Story

2008-05-06T19:19:00.001-05:00

She (Jacqueline Fernandez) first went totally OTT with that crazy, funky and loud orange dress at the 'Hello' magazine party. And then she surprised us by going elegant and understated, but with the just the right amount of playfulness for a Hotel launch.

Surprised and liking it, we are keeping our eyes out for this one, we are.

At 'Hello' Mag Party

At A Hotel Launch

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(Maxi)mum Print

2008-05-06T19:12:00.001-05:00

Spotted Rosa and Perizaad Zorabian at two different recent events wearing Maxi dresses, a huge trend... I wish Perizaad went with a different color/print, didn't think it flattered her too much, but can't say have any complaints with Rosa's outfit!

Rosa	Perizaad Zorabian

This is a Spring/Summer trend that am absolutely loving, its so flattering for all body types and can so easily be dressed up or down... And with the amount of vibrant colors and prints out there to choose from, just makes it perfect!

A trend thats totally caught on among the celebs... Will you be wearing Maxi this season?

Alicia Keys

Gwen Stefani

Kristen Bell

Miley Cyrus

Molly Sims

Nicole Ritchie

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Can You Spot The Original?

2008-05-06T14:24:00.007-05:00

Two of the shoes below are designer creation worth more than $700 and two of the shoes below are knockoffs for under $100!

The question is that can you spot the original pieces?

P.S. Some of you already know what the brands are and the knockoffs.. but to make this more inneresting, I hope that you refrain from mentioning it in the comments! Thanks!

Exhibit 1	Exhibit 2
Exhibit 3	Exhibit 4

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Way More Of The Same!

2008-05-05T23:45:00.004-05:00

I mentioned it first and then proved it again! With this post, I reallly rest my case!

May 2008	Dec, 2007
Nov, 2007	Nov 2007

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A White Out vs A Black Out!

2008-05-05T23:38:00.002-05:00

Sameera and Kangana decided to go monochromatic recently, except neither could make it work!

Sameera as usual had to screw up with bad footwear. Kangana's satin bustier could've worked if she just hadn't paired it with cotton pants that although were black, they were a totally different shade! A contrast like that neither looks good in person nor in pics.

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Is There Such A Thing...

2008-05-05T13:25:00.001-05:00

... as wearing a Sari bad? There must be because Miss Afghanistan, Vida Samaszai sure makes it seem that way! Now, we totally do appreciate her for wearing a Sari, don't see too many of those anymore, but its just the way she wears them... too much of sexuality and not enough of grace.

May 01, 08

May 04, 08

I think our favorite non-Indian to wear a Sari continues to be Liz Hurley, only cause she does it with so much ease, grace and poise!

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Tied And Dyed

2008-05-05T13:15:00.000-05:00

None of us are strangers to 'tie-dye', but I shudder to think it can be worn the way Fergie did! For me it was way overdone and tacky but I do know of some people who think it was hippie-chic and that she pulled it off... I of course beg to differ, what do you all think?

I love the way Berardi did 'tie-dye' for Spring 08 ready to wear... now thats the way to do it! Love.

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Feed 2

2008-05-05T00:11:00.000-05:00

We told you about Feed bags a while ago, and now there's Feed 2!

'FEED 2' bags not only raise awareness about child hunger, but also raise funds for the UN World Food Programme’s school feeding program. Each FEED 2 bag sold, provides a year's worth of lunch meals in school for two children in need. (Feed 2 bag has a number 2 on it to represent the two children it will feed) And, the bag is made from 100% organic fair-trade material and is fully reversible.

What a great cause!

Buy Feed 2 Via Harrods

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Animal Print - Two Ways

2008-05-05T00:01:00.001-05:00

Raveena wore a boring top and a even ghastlier bag at a recent event while Jacqueline Fernandez went totally chic and teemed her dress with animal print pumps... The animal print that did nothing for Raveena's cause, totally elevated Jacqueline's outfit to a whole other chic level....

Jacqueline Fernandez

Raveena Tandon

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Dressing Beyond Her Age..

2008-05-04T23:02:00.000-05:00

.. is Nandita, who sure gets brownie points for going traditional at the Tribeca Film Festival, but loses a lot more for latching on that granny shawl over a sari! Just makes her look so much older.

"Before The Rains" Premiere

"Ramchand Pakistani" Premiere

You just have to take one look at Konkona to know that it can be done! And be done great!

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Too Much Of A Good Thing?

2008-05-04T22:39:00.002-05:00

Yup, we know Hrithik's got a smokin' bod and a lil' eye-candy never hurt anyone, but when getting styled identically for two different covers, someone should've spoken up! Either the stylists didn't realize or turned a blind eye for the greater interest ;)

But what's Mr. Roshan's excuse, he was there at both places wasn't he?!?

Oh, why complain!!!

For Vogue Man

For Filmfare

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From Drab To Fab

2008-05-04T21:53:00.000-05:00

Maheka Mirpuri sure brought it up a notch at the ELLE magazine breast cancer awareness drive! Well, compared to the pink monstrosity that she wore to the unveiling of her summer 08 collection ‘Expressions’, anything would have been an improvement. But, got to give credit where credit is due and though I am tired of the overdone Burberry plaid...her handbag actually works with her look!

At Unveiling Of 'Expressions'

At The Elle Event

Speaking of Burberry bags, I wonder how long it'll be before we spot the strong editorial favorite and this season's IT Bag, Burberry Warrior bag on celebrities here...

Buy Via Neiman Marcus

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Twice As Nice!

2008-05-04T19:54:00.005-05:00

Can I say that I am hating the bag she is carrying to the White House dinner! Someone ever heard of a thing called a clutch!?

White House Correspondents' Dinner

Lakme Fashion Week

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Getting Knotty!

2008-05-04T00:30:00.006-05:00

Hermes not only has great scarves but they also have two guides online that feature different ways of wearing a scarf. Spring is already here, so get those scarves out and wear them either in your own way or take some ideas from Hermes!

Oh wait! You don't have one? Well.. simply answer a few questions and you could win one of the two scarves seen below! Click here for more details!

Diane Von Furstenberg

Viktor & Rolf

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Bag Spotting!

2008-05-03T22:28:00.004-05:00

Spotted Mrs. Khan at an IPL cricket match with a Chanel striped bag.

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Match Right!

2008-05-03T21:43:00.005-05:00

I am quite liking the look TV actor Purbi Joshi has put together. The peeptoes give the playful outfit a sexy touch. The best part though is that she wore white jewelry but didn't go berserk with the matching! Udita sure could use some lessons from this woman.

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The Leiber "Ganesha": Love It Or Hate It?

2008-05-03T18:52:00.008-05:00

To mark its entry into India, Leiber launched a limited edition "Ganesha' minaudiere complete with 12000 Swarovski crystals and priced at over $6000! Can't wait to see who will be the first to carry one!

What do you think of the clutch?

Source: Vogue

"Plane" Jane

2008-05-02T14:28:00.001-05:00

Spotted Kareena Kapoor at the airport in sweats that "Juicy" made so popular, except we hate people wearing sweats anywhere other than the gym. How much more comfortable do you have to be to fly first class?

Besides, if Kareena wants to emulate Victoria, she better learn that Victoria would never be caught on camera in sweats. The woman changes from her dressy clothes to sweats once she is on the plane and again switches back just before arrival!

Mumbai Airport

Los Angeles Airport

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Tolani Scarves

2008-05-02T13:08:00.003-05:00

Have been spotting a lot of Tolani scarves lately on the Hollywood young...

Alka Tolani's label uses various Indian inspirations but with a strong modern, western spin that gives it its contemporary appearance and makes it a current steaming favorite. Tolani's honeycomb scarf (on Jessica Alba below) has now become instantly recognizable and sells like hot cakes...

For me, its a little reminiscent of the Missoni weave...but still liking it...

Jessica Alba

Rachel Bilson

Mary-Kate Olsen

Lindsay Lohan

Buy The Tolani Honeycomb Scarf Via Kitson

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Dolce Dolce Dolce

2008-05-02T01:01:00.001-05:00

This particular Dolce and Gabbana dress has been quite a favorite among the starlets all over...Kareena has it in black, have spotted Jessica Alba in it... And now, spotted Haseena Jethmalani wearing the dress in red on the cover of Savvy's april issue, a dress that we also spotted on Elizabeth Hurley way back...

For a dress that was part of Dolce and Gabbana Fall 2007 ready to wear, it refuses to die down... (in seasons of Fashion, thats so long ago!!)

Haseena Jethmalani

Elizabeth Hurley

Dolce And Gabbana, Fall 07 RTW

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Ditto!

2008-05-02T00:10:00.002-05:00

Didn't think we would ever see anyone in this outfit ever, but guess we were wrong!

Divya Garware

Vidya Balan

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Some Like It Small!

2008-05-01T21:49:00.016-05:00

While some love to go big, we found a few people who'd much rather go the other way! Case in point, Katrina with the small Balenciaga "Motorcycle", Anju with the smaller "Birkin", and Demi with the Mini YSL "Downtown"!

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Off The Runway: Burberry Prorsum

2008-05-01T20:31:00.009-05:00

Burberry Prorsum Spring 2008

Natasha Poonawala (far left) sure knows what she likes when she sees it and when she does, she makes sure she gets it right, right down to the last hole on that belt!

P.S. Don't miss Fergie rocking the same dress on the cover of Harper's Bazaar Singapore.

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The Yummy Yogi Orange

2008-05-01T18:01:00.001-05:00

Yes, yellow is hot for Spring. As is green. But this haute Orange is what gets us Hot. A Fab Fav!!

Blumarine

Chado Ralph Rucci

Charles Nolan

DKNY

Fashion East

Hermes

Jil Sander

Luisa Beccaria

Marc By Marc Jacobs

Matthew Williamson

Salvatore Ferragamo

Tuleh

Versace

Yigal Azrouel

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The Long And Short Of It

2008-05-01T17:56:00.000-05:00

Zeba Kohli

Aditi Govitrikar

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Contest

2008-05-01T00:00:00.003-05:00

Contest! Contest! Contest!

We at High Heel Confidential have another absolutely fabulous giveaway for all you fabulous readers of ours..

All you have to do is identify what posts these pictures belong to and shoot us an email with the corresponding posts' titles for each of the pictures (with a subject line that says contest preferably)...

Remember all answers have to be right and the contest ends on 10th May, midnight, central time. Contest only open to U.S and Indian residents. (Sorry!)

And we'll then randomly pick two winners from the right answers (one each from U.S and India).

Come on, its easy, don't wait, just mail us your answers at highheel[dot]confidential[at]gmail[dot]com
And don't forget to mention where you are from (India or USA) to qualify...
Only one entry per person please!

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Pic 4

And now, for what you win.. each of the two winners will get one of these beautiful scarves from Diane Von Furstenberg and Viktor & Rolf that is just the perfect addition to your Spring wardrobe!

Go on now, get cracking!

Diane Von Furstenberg

Viktor & Rolf

(please note, the giveaway is not in any form sponsored by the designers or any other retailers and is our own personal giveaway)

Déjà Vu

2008-04-30T23:14:00.001-05:00

When I had seen Koena earlier this month at the Gladrags Mega Model and Manhunt finals, I knew there was something familiar about the dress but just couldn't put my finger on it... but now I know, the colors totally reminded me of this dress from Roberto Cavalli's Spring 2006 ready to wear collection!

On paper, Koena's dress should have worked, the colors are beautiful, but they just don't! Maybe it has to do with her inability at carrying off the dress? For now though, I just prefer the way model Valentina Zelyaeva wears hers on the runway! Fierce.

Koena Mitra

Valentina Zelyaeva

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Bag Spotting!

2008-04-30T22:47:00.005-05:00

At the Dadasaheb Phalke Awards, we spotted the LV Miroir Speedy in Raveena's hands! The metallic bag can be quite flashy but somehow it seems to gel real well with her yellow outfit and looks quite nice!


Louis Vuitton Miroir Speedy

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The Thin Line

2008-04-30T22:25:00.001-05:00

Its the good old beige sari with some silver work but while one made it look even less ordinary, the other elevated it by just sheer class. Need we say who fell in what category?

Queenie Dhody

Sharmila Tagore

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Match Point

2008-04-30T20:18:00.002-05:00

It is not the first time that we've seen Udita do turquoise, but the last time that we did see her in it, we made a recommendation, and she seems to have heard it! (Ok, so its a coincidence but we choose to believe otherwise!!)

What she wore recently is still a bit matchy for us, the necklace, the bracelet, the shoes (and what we suspect from some pictures, even the innerwear!!)... as long as everything is in the same color family it works and a lil' bit of contrast never hurt but excessive coordinating is way too last decade!!

And wearing fashion jewelry as a set (necklace+bracelet+earrings) is such a no-no! Perhaps next time she can keep the turquoise beads and pair it with a silver cuff??

Nov, 07

Apr, 08

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Again.

2008-04-29T22:00:00.001-05:00

A couple that stays together, repeats together?

March, 2008

April, 2008

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Letters

2008-04-29T20:38:00.003-05:00

Hey Payal and Pri,
I saw the post about the Letters section in your blog and decided to ask you guys something I've been trying to find for long.

First query -

I live in the US, but will be moving to India soon. I've never really gotten any designer bags, but am thinking of getting one. Nothing too high end, but rather in the budget range of max 300 or around.. I really like hobo bags, but recently started liking the shoulder totes as well.

I really want to get something that will last me long (won't go out of fashion very fast), and will appeal to Indian surroundings as well.

I really don't like the two strap types, would rather have a single strap - makes it easier to balance on the shoulder.

Second query -

I've also been looking for something that looks like this, but can't find them anywhere! can you tell me what this style is called, your opinion on it and where can I find some nice models in this, without being too expensive?

Thank you so much guys!
Sue.

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Dear Sue,
From the choices that you sent us, we loved the first one, the Michael Kors "Brookeville" Shoulder Tote.

Michael Kors "Brookeville" Shoulder Tote

If you are still not sold on the Kors (specially with the coming sale), here are two suggestions that will fit right in your budget. The Coach and the Dooney are both under $300 and are simple and elegant. The Coach also comes in a black in case you were worried about the cream.

Coach Soho Leather Hobo

Dooney & Bourke Medium East/West Slouch

Buy via Coach for $268
Buy via Dooney for $275

Being the bag fanatics that we are, we couldn't resist the temptation to go a little beyond. We found two bags that although are a little above your budget, would be fantastic additions to your closet!

MARC BY MARC JACOBS 'Dr. Q - Huge Hillier' Hobo Bag

Kate Spade Narragansett Stevie

Buy the Marc By Marc Jacobs via Nordstorm for $475
Buy the Stevie via Kate Spade for $425

Regarding your second question, there is no specific name for the double handle hobo as such. It all depends on a particular bag's style and we did find one thats really nice and thats on sale at Kate Spade for $263, which is quite a steal!

Kate Spade Hudson Street Small Carla

Buy the Carla via Kate Spade

Let us know what your final choice is to be!

Red Hot vs Pastel Pink!

2008-04-29T15:13:00.005-05:00

Katrina @ Spice Launch

Aishwarya @ Seafarer Awards

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Like Mother, Like Daughter!

2008-04-29T13:07:00.006-05:00

Looking at these two reminds me of how I always borrowed stuff from Mum, except I never returned it! ;)

Sunita Kapoor

Sonam Kapoor

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Ditto!

2008-04-29T10:48:00.007-05:00

Look who we also found wearing the same Cavalli dress to a Cavalli party! ;)

Shilpa Shetty @ Hello Party, April 2008

Dolores Chaplin @ Cavalli Party, Jan 2008

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Ditto!

2008-04-29T01:32:00.007-05:00

Shazahn Padamsee wore a strapless version of Priyanka's dress recently. While, I didn't care for Priyanka's version earlier, after looking at the green version, I do prefer the brown and its halter style straps. What about you?

Shazahn @ Boudoir London Event

Priyanka @ Airtel Bindass Concert

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Matchy Away Or Match Do-Away?

2008-04-29T00:57:00.005-05:00

There are people who swear by matching their shoes, bags and belts and then there are those who believe its as passe as passe can be...often a matter of personal style, it does divide fashionistas into two different camps...

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How Do We Break This Tie?

2008-04-28T23:59:00.000-05:00

We spotted Anjali Chawla and Sophie wear a tie differently, way differently. While one went chic, the other went quite "80s". Which one worked and which fizzled?

Anjali Chawla

Sophie Chaudhary

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Runway To Cover...

2008-04-27T23:28:00.002-05:00

When I saw Padma Lakshmi in this Lanvin Spring 2008 dress, I did think it was better suited for editorial purposes... Lo and behold, spotted Deepika Padukone in that very same Lanvin dress for L'Officiel cover...

Definitely, it makes for a better editorial dress over a red carpet one!

Deepika Padukone

Lanvin Spring 2008

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Channeling Celina?

2008-04-27T19:31:00.002-05:00

Why is it that when I saw Dia, it just reminded me of Celina?

Was it the white halter neck gown or the matronly pulled back hair, or both!?

Dia @ Zee Cine Awards

Celina @ "Visit Egypt" Campaign

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That Pose Of Hers..

2008-04-27T14:36:00.003-05:00

I can see how when you carry a clutch, you might keep it in front of you and look like you are flaunting it, but, this pose of Anupama just cracks me up! It's sooo.. "Look at me, I have a Choo bag" pose!

Next time, hang it on the arm, darling!

Zee Cine Awards 2008

Lakme Fashion Week

The LBD: Face Off!

2008-04-27T13:38:00.005-05:00

Who wore the bustier style gown better?

Deepika @ Zee Cine Awards 2008

Priyanka @ Ensemble Celebration

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Yet Again!

2008-04-27T12:27:00.006-05:00

Look who we caught repeating her same stuff yet again!

Pavan Verma Dance Adaptation Show

Stardust Awards

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Fan(Tan)bulous?

2008-04-26T18:55:00.004-05:00

The last time someone sported a tan at the red carpet, they were quite a disaster!

Thankfully, Kareena did better and stayed away from a bright color at the Zee Cine Awards red carpet! Except, she could have gone for a better dress than this ruched jersey number... What say?

P.S. I know they were in Maldives, but can you really get that orange under the sun!??

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Verry Nalannda Or Very Marchesa?

2008-04-26T18:47:00.006-05:00

Is it me or is Raveena's anarkali "bheri" similar to a certain design that already was ripped off by a certain designer?

Raveena Tandon
Nalandda Bhandari Spring Summer 2008	Marchesa Spring Summer 2008

A Whole Lotta "WTHeyys"..

2008-04-26T18:25:00.011-05:00

...at the Zee Cine Awards Red Carpet!

From showing innerwear to "OD"ing on metallic, we can't decide who was the worst on this red carpet!

Anupama Verma

Pooja Batra

Lara Dutta

Sophie Chaudhary

Naghma

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In Love With Leiber!

2008-04-26T17:56:00.007-05:00

Two major back to back events and we saw Shilpa carry two different Leiber clutches to them. While, at the first one her clutch seemed to disappear in that printed dress, this time it sure didn't!

Someone been reading this blog, you think?

Zee Cine Awards 2008

Hello Magazine 1st Anniversary party

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Trying Soha(rd)! But Just Ain't Working!

2008-04-26T01:36:00.007-05:00

Trading satins for an ill-fitted blazer doesn't make you well dressed! Especially, when you wear it with too short denims and way too matchy boots!

Can someone pass on the message to Soha! Please..Please..Please!

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Too Much Of A Good Thing?

2008-04-26T00:38:00.004-05:00

We already saw Roohi wearing a Gucci skirt from the Resort 2008 collection. But, I was really surprised to see her in another Gucci dress from the same collection.

While, both are great pieces, the question is that given a choice and all the money, would you buy more than one piece from the same collection or rather diversify??

Roohi Jaikishen

Gucci Resort 2008

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Caption This!

2008-04-25T18:11:00.002-05:00

If there was a thought bubble over Hema, what do you think it would say as she stares at Mallika's itsy bitsy dress!

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In Her Closet: Nisha Jhaveri

2008-04-24T23:02:00.008-05:00

We spotted Nisha Javeri wearing a Just Cavalli Dahlia Floral Gown to Hello Magazine's first anniversary party.

Compared to Shilpa's printed gown, how does this one fare?

Nisha Jhaveri @ Hello Magazine Party

Just Cavalli Dahlia Floral Gown

Buy via eLUXURY

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Guess Who?

2008-04-24T21:41:00.006-05:00

Which siblings love to bare the skin on their backs?

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In Her Shoes..

2008-04-24T21:17:00.006-05:00

..if u were, you'd be wearing a pair of yummy Yves Saint Laurent Suede Tribute Heels.

Thankfully, you aren't, cuz otherwise you would also be wearing this awful dress that would have made you look top AND bottom heavy! ;)

Natasha @ Swarovski "Runway Rocks"

Yves Saint Laurent Tribute

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Once Bitten, Twice Shy?

2008-04-24T20:19:00.007-05:00

Not in this woman's case! Sonali either has never heard the phrase before or just doesn't damn care or just doesn't get it! How else can someone repeat the same mistake yet again!

Well, she is still at it. But this time, thankfully, there wasn't much to see unlike the last time!

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And Good Ol' Bag Spotting...

2008-04-24T12:37:00.001-05:00

Don't care for either of the bags... but different folks, different strokes?

Amrita Arora

Buy The Gucci 'Indy' Via Gucci

Shaheen Abbas

Buy The Dior Patent Gaucho Via Neiman Marcus

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Some Of That Clutch Spotting...

2008-04-24T12:29:00.000-05:00

Sonia Garware has those good days and then once in a while, totally falls off the wagon... that dress!! But can't fault the accessories...

Sonia Garware

Buy The Bottega Veneta Lizard Clutch Via Neiman Marcus

Oversized clutches are the trend but as far as this particular one goes, don't care for it at all...

Laila Khan Rajpal

Buy The Jimmy Choo Marin Zebra Clutch Via Net-A-Porter

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Reading The Not So Fine Print...

2008-04-24T01:12:00.001-05:00

Either, its the plain dresses with jewelled accents or these 'overdose-of-print' dresses... why, oh why can't she reach a happy medium!?!

At the Hello magazine anniversary party, we also noticed that she was carrying a vintage Judith Leiber Rose Minaudiere but with that dress, how could anyone notice anything?

At Her Perfume Launch

At Hello Magazine Anniversary Party

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Fab Or Drab?

2008-04-23T23:52:00.001-05:00

Spotted Avanti Birla in a white cowl-necked sheath dress that she accessorized with Alexander McQueen Spring 2007 shoes and a Fendi clutch. While I liked the fact that since her shoes were so over the top, she kept every thing else basic and minimal, I do wish she chose a dress that was more flattering and not so form-less...

Whats your verdict? Fab or Drab?

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Would You Believe It?

2008-04-23T23:50:00.003-05:00

If I told you that this atrocious outfit was actually designed specially for Celina by a certain "Rohit Chatturvedi".

For his sake, I hope he is just her regular tailor and not a wannabe designer, cuz if this is what he does, he don't have a bright future in the bizness at all!

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Ditto!

2008-04-23T22:46:00.011-05:00

Who wore this black number better? Priyanka or Rita?

Rita @ "Hello" First Anniversary Party

Priyanka @ Ensemble Celebration

Edit: Oops. A case of mistaken identity. Its Rita Dhody! Thanks everyone!

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They Do That Too!

2008-04-23T21:59:00.013-05:00

.. and by that we mean that designers also wear creations made by their colleagues.

We saw Anna wearing a Shane & Falguni to the Swarovski "Runway Rocks" show and Sabina wearing a Sabyasachi to Hello Magazine's first anniversary event.

Anna Singh in Shane & Falguni Peacock

Sabina Chopra in Sabyasachi

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Off The Runway: Anahita In Ranna Gill

2008-04-23T20:36:00.009-05:00

Anahita @ Swarovski "Runway Rocks" Show

Ranna Gill Spring 2008

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A Summer Of Style

2008-04-23T01:51:00.001-05:00

What do you all think of the little that we see of Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla's latest collection, 'Summer of Style' ?

We know, the Bachchan women will be sporting em', but hopefully a certain Ms. Balan will have better pickings this time?!!?

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Found.

2008-04-23T01:13:00.001-05:00

You guys asked about Sonia's dress and we found it! :)

Sonia Garware was wearing a Milly Margot Lace dress at a recent event. I don't normally like anything too lace'y but I quite like this Victorian vibe'd lace dress... Its ultra feminine and with right accessories can be quite glam and contemporary!

Buy MILLY Margot Lace Dress Via Net-A-Porter

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What Was She Thinking?

2008-04-22T22:30:00.001-05:00

Beige. Beige. Beige. And, monogrammed Louis Vuitton wallet. And, monogrammed Gucci bag. And, monogrammed Gucci pumps.

If Meera had a thought bubble over head, it would say, "...................................................................."

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Kitchen-Quirky

2008-04-22T21:34:00.001-05:00

So, Rashmi Uday Singh loves wearing her career on a sleeve, rather around her neck... she must, how else does one explain her showing up at events with various versions of the 'nimbu-mirchi' ??!!

But, is it quirky and whimsical or taking it too far? I personally prefer the version on the right, the left is a bit much even for me (and I love kitsch!)!!

Almost reminds me of the Frazer and Haws' nimbu-mirchi in silver and crystal that they came up with for the Indian market!

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Bebe Everywhere!!

2008-04-22T21:18:00.003-05:00

Its not just Malaika who loves the Bebe chain-link print, we had earlier spotted Amrita in one version and now spotted Thrisha in the other version at the Chennai Times launch.

Amrita Arora

Thrisha

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Runway To Photoshoot!

2008-04-22T21:08:00.005-05:00

Ayesha In Mid-Day

Vikram Phadnis Fall 2008

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In Naeem Khan!

2008-04-22T20:47:00.007-05:00

Spotted. Grace Hightower, wife of Robert De Niro, in a Naeem Khan creation at the Vanity Fair party for Tribeca Film Festival!

Gosh. The more I see his clothes, the more I fall head over heels with his stuff!

Robert De Niro & Grace Hightower

Naeem Khan Spring 2008

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A Clawed Face Off!

2008-04-22T01:22:00.001-05:00

And, the lady to wear her animal-print leggings best was...

Paris Hilton

Gul Panag

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Great Minds Think Alike?

2008-04-22T01:00:00.001-05:00

We already saw a similar case happening at the Wills Fashion Week this year. A little bit of research and we found yet another case where two outfits look just so similar that it makes you wonder, whether these great minds think alike or did one copy the other?

Manish Arora

Mandira Wirk

And, if you thought this was only an Indian problem, have a looksee at these two pumps below!

Manolo Blahnik Erdem

Christian Louboutin Fontanete

P.S. Thanks Ritu for the shoes lead! ;)

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How To Wear It Right!

2008-04-21T21:15:00.001-05:00

You may love or hate the shoe, but there is no denying that the outfit that Gwyneth put together definitely makes her ankle booties pop!

If only a certain "someone" had decided do the same, she might have been spared an appearance on our "WTHeyy" post!

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The Way A Prince Does It

2008-04-21T20:53:00.000-05:00

Prince Charles is soon to release a limited-edition line of links and ties, all under his Traditional Arts label, of which, all profits are to go to charity...

Is it me or the cuff links have strong Indian sensibilities?

Read more Here...

Dressed Up Or Dressed Down

2008-04-21T20:42:00.002-05:00

In Mathew Williamson

Malaika Arora Khan sure can do 'dress-up' or 'dress-down' with equal aplomb...

I love her in the Mathew Williamson maxi dress (a big trend this season) which retails for over 2000$ !!! As for the Bebe top, just as we were beginning to wonder at the lack of Bebe sightings (again, again, and again) there she is! Sure doesn't disappoint us!

I hate anything with logos splashed all over it, be it bags, accessories, shoes or clothes. Clothes seem somehow so much worse, if it weren't for the 'Bebe' splashed across the tee, I would've loved the racerback! Guess, noone's perfect! :)

In Bebe

Buy Via Bebe

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WTHeyy!!

2008-04-21T20:32:00.007-05:00

Floral is the trend for spring, but if this is what I have to see on people, I rather they stick to their blacks!

Celina @ Ddamas Launch	Rani @ Serial Launch
Aishwarya @ "Dostana" Set

P.S If you squint and stare closely enough, you will be able to make out that Rani has a Gucci pochette in her lap!

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Again.

2008-04-21T12:07:00.010-05:00

Urmila wore that denim dress at IIFA Bling for Biba event and soon after, at the press conference for a new reality show, 'Sangeet Ka Naya Gharana'...all within a few days!!

Tell us, without the celebrity wardrobes, or the flashbulbs going off everywhere, would you repeat the same outfit at two formal events within a span of days?

Apr 9th, 2008

Apr 21st, 2008

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What's Worse?

2008-04-20T17:00:00.000-05:00

Gul pairing a blue skirt with black oxford shoes or Meera in this frumpy dress with oxford booties?

Meera @ Salakhen Premiere

Gul @ Unveiling Of Titan Nebula

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WTHeyy!

2008-04-20T16:45:00.002-05:00

One look at this dress and you'll know why it made the "WTHeyy". But, what's funnier are the shoes that Meera decided to pair with this ridiculous dress!

Quick! Someone pass me a pair of scissors so that I can cut out the long frills. The outfit sure could use the help!

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A Studded Shruti

2008-04-20T16:36:00.001-05:00

Guess who loves her studded bracelet and belt!

MySpace Launch	Rolling Stones Launch
Mary Kate Olsen

All the studded accessories somehow remind me of Mary Kate in her Givenchy jacket! Now, that was quite a statement making piece but one that evoked mixed reactions! What do you think?

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Runway To Photoshoot

2008-04-20T16:02:00.005-05:00

Ameesha In L'Officiel

Louis Vuitton Spring 2008

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Who Wore It Best?

2008-04-19T23:53:00.006-05:00

This one-shouldered dress seems to be a favorite with quite a few ladies. We first saw Sameera, then Gautami, and now we see Yana wear the same dress in a yellow version.

But, the question is, who wore it best?

Yana Gupta
Gautami	Sameera Reddy

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Love It Or Hate It?

2008-04-19T15:43:00.006-05:00

Hema Malini sure loves her mandarin collar outfits! But, does it work or would you rather see her in a casual kurti?

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Color Bright, Color Right!

2008-04-18T19:48:00.009-05:00

You gotta give it to Sophie for playing with colors, unlike some other people.(OK. OK. I don't hate Mahima, just wanna see her in something other than beige, black and white...)

Is it me, or does the pleat on Sophie's remind you of this RM dress?

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Ditto!

2008-04-18T16:14:00.004-05:00

Caught! Roshan Abbas and designer Arjun Khanna in the same blue shirt!

Arjun Khanna

Roshan Abbas

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Fake Watch!

2008-04-18T14:34:00.005-05:00

Who is going to break the bad news to Moushumi, that the bag she is carrying is not a real YSL Muse!

How do we know it is a fake? That is because all Muse bags have two zips that meet in the middle unlike hers that has only one!

Tsk. Tsk.

See the real one on Waheeda here.

Buy The Muse Via YSL

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The Look For Much Less

2008-04-18T01:30:00.002-05:00

If you still don't own a sheath dress, don't miss out on this great deal available at Dillards on this black sheath dress. At $84(from $120), this dress is quite a steal!

Wear it to work or to play, you know you will look great in it anyway!

Buy via Dillards

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Still In Doubt?

2008-04-17T22:43:00.005-05:00

Is there still anyone who does not believe that Mahima loves her beige saris?

Hope & A Little Sugar Premiere
Gladrags Mega Model & Manhunt Finals	Shobha De Collection Preview

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In Their Closet

2008-04-17T21:41:00.009-05:00

Spotted on Shekhar Suman and Bhavna Pandey, the Gucci GG Belt. While Shekhar wore a white version, Bhavna went with a brown one.

Even with all that hiding, we still managed to find a pic of Bhavna with the belt!

Shekhar Suman

Anu Dewan, Suchitra, Seema & Bhavna

Buy the GG Belt via Gucci

P.S. Don't miss the Prada Fairy tote on Anu's arm!!

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Audigier Generation!

2008-04-17T20:20:00.001-05:00

We have seen so many wearing the Ed Hardy line, that it just isn't fun to spot them anymore. Maybe, that's why this other generation wanted to do it a bit different and spend on getting stuff from its high end line, Christian Audigier.

Ritesh Deshmukh

Sonu Sood

Sachin Tendulkar

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Bag Spotting!

2008-04-17T20:00:00.002-05:00

Abu Jani and Sandip Khosla unveiled their Spring Summer Couture Collection and we got to do some bag spotting!

Sonia Garware

Buy Dior Samourai 1947 Woven Frame Bag Via Saks

Whats an event without spotting a Birkin or two?

Deepti Salgaonkar

Haseena Jethmalani

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Again.

2008-04-17T14:55:00.001-05:00

Ok, so Shreya Saran repeated her outfits to two very public events, knowing she'd be photographed, within a span of couple of months. What irks us more is that lil' cutesy dress of hers that should be saved for lunch with pals or shopping with the girls, keeps turning up again n again at formal events!

At The Premiere Of Asterix, Jan 08

At The Times Food and Nightlife Awards, Apr 08

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Letters

2008-04-17T12:31:00.002-05:00

I have actually a question for you guys, i am looking to buy a clutch and am hoping that it'd be fun, funky and great! I can't afford the Guccis and Bottegas because everyone has them and they are so expensive..! I will be in u.s in the next few weeks am looking to get something in the exotics, big trend but under 300$, can you plz hep? plz plz plz? i am 22 and want something fun and that which gets noticed. plz help.

- Raima Saberwal
Via comments

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Raima,

There are many many choices out there and you just have to keep an open mind and a sharp eye about. Here are, our two picks for you...

Exotics have been around for a while now and this trend isn't going anywhere anytime soon, certainly strong for spring and well into Fall for sure.

I really like the Elaine Turner Yellow Embossed Croc clutch for its color and functional shape. Can you imagine that delicious yellow for Spring? Or in Fall, paired with a beautiful 'winter-white' coat or even grey! And at $129, it is well under budget! (Its on pre-order now, but the wait will be worth it!)

Buy Allie Yellow Embossed Croc Via Elaine Turner

As for the R & Y Augousti Shagreen Minaudiere, it just screams statement, in a good way! The shape is great, unconventional and fun, and can be effortlessly dressed up or down! Its so young and chic, the best part, its still under $300.

Buy R & Y Augousti Shagreen Minaudiere Via Barneys

Happy Shopping!

xoxo

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As for others who write in to us with questions, we do the best we can. If we haven't gotten back to you its either because we've already blogged about it, don't know ourselves or are getting around to it... so patience patience patience! :) But do write, we love hearing from you!

Oh, and stay posted because we have a verrrriiieeeee exciting contest coming up soon!

(Fake) Birkin Watch!

2008-04-17T01:00:00.000-05:00

Balan is no fashionista's style icon but to mess with the holy grail of accessories, the Birkin, is taking it too far!

Heck, no wonder Manish Malhotra is PO'd with her!

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HHC On IndiaFM!

2008-04-16T21:55:00.008-05:00

Recently, we were asked by IndiaFM to write a series of fashion posts and have gladly accepted. So, if you saw our post out there, it was actually us writing!

But, not everyone plays nice. If you don't believe us, check this side by side of our post and an article we found on Mid-day!

Is that plagiarism or is that plagiarism!

"Birkin Watch", April 13, HHC

"Belting It Out", April 15, Mid-day

P.S. Thanks to our readers for pointing out to us that our material was getting lifted! We appreciate your support!

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Spotted On Ash's Arm..

2008-04-16T21:08:00.008-05:00

..the Bottega Veneta Intrecciato patent tote! Except, with all yummy bags BV has to offer, why oh why, did Ash pick this one!

Not just us, a lot of bag enthusiasts have dissed this bag and just take one look at it and you'll know why!(Just imagine that chain link digging into your shoulder!)

Buy via NET-A-PORTER

P.S. That calico print dress is makin me vomit!

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Its A Wrap

2008-04-16T20:18:00.002-05:00

We've seen Mahima favor the belted look for her shirts before, and now, spotted Tina Tahiliani working the cinched waist, wide-belted-tie look for herself, while Malaika Arora was spotted in a wrap shirt, the other (and generally more flattering) avatar of the cinched waist...

Of course, Malaika had her trusted gold bangles as accessories in tow but the question is...whose look do you dig more?

Malaika Arora

Tina Tahiliani

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Not So Rosy

2008-04-16T19:45:00.001-05:00

Spotted Urmila at a recent launch in a rosette crammed outfit that only reminded us of a Ramsey Brothers' lead protagonist charging at us with a hatchet, right out of the woods, rosette clad! Yes, the outfit was that nightmarish!

One look at Renee in Marchesa Fall 08 and you'll see, there is a way to do rosettes and then again, there is a how NOT to...

Renee Zellweger

Urmila Matondkar

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Once "Belted", Twice Shy!

2008-04-16T19:17:00.005-05:00

Seems like Bhavna Pandey read our post about Shilpa! How else do you explain her hiding the buckle again and again!

P.S. Even with the hiding, we still were able to make out that she was wearing a Gucci GG belt! ;)

Gucci GG Belt

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One In Every Color!

2008-04-15T20:42:00.006-05:00

Spotted. Ms Balan back to not only wearing her favorite color but also what seem to be her new favorite style!

Vidya @ Toshiba Launch

Vidya @ Orchid City Centre

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