Nailing It

Aishwarya Rai finally got her look completely right. Nailed it. She wore a fuschia Gucci gown to the premiere of 'Wall Street : Money Never Sleeps' at Cannes.

I love the color of her gown, love the mute make-up, love that she didn't over-do the accessories. The hair is perfect. And it also proves the point I made on my other blog about empire waistlines looking wayyy better on her than hip-hugging gowns.

The only grouse I have is to do with the untoned arms & back. I know, I know...we should cut her some slack, but then as someone mentioned "she's a movie star...she's part of the glamour industry...not a soccer mom". She really should pay attention to her body. She has confessed many times that she doesn't gym but I think it's about time she started. Afterall, gravity is known to do very unkind things to ageing women. And at 37/38, ageing she surely is.

Photo courtesy: www.pinkvilla.com, www.bollyupdates.com

Lust Edition: Office Chic

Roberto Cavalli Suede Ankle Strap SandalsLanvin Crinkled Patent Leather Sandals

Jimmy Choo Private Patent Leather Sandals

Donna Karan Linen Canvas Platform Sandals

Christian Louboutin Ronette 140 Sandals

Chloe Wood & Canvas Wedges Stella McCartney Cork Platform Sandals

Lust Edition: F.i.e.r.c.e.

Giuseppe Zanotti Strappy Leather Sandals - Perfect for pairing with a snug fitting LBD or a short white dress, sans embellishments.

Giuseppe Zanotti Studded Gladiator Heel Sandals - Great for a night out. Think electric or midnight blue, fuschia, purple....or good ol' black :)

Miu Miu Leather Multi-Strap Sandals - Perfect for day wear with a short, snug dress.

Burberry Prorsum Knotted Skirt Trench

I'm in love with this ivory Burberry Prorsum knotted skirt trench coat, and I think Victoria Beckham wears it very well (pic below). The impact is heightened by the belt, the bag she's carrying, her shades and nude make-up. What a terribly chic look for a cloudy day!

(Photo Courtesy: http://www.redcarpet-fashionawards.com/)

For those who're salivating at this trench, it's on sale at Net-A-Porter.com for a cool £2,376.84. That's 1,62,529.87 in Indian Rupees. Go hurry!! :)

Understated Elegance

This is one outfit (Twinkle's, not Akshay's :) that I've really really liked in a long time. We see celebrities in all kinds of outfits all the time, but there are some that remain with you long after you've seen them. This is one such, for me in any case.

I think this white chikan (Abu Sandeep?) salwaar-kameez that Twinkle has on is BEAUTIFUL. It has such intricate embroidery, yet is so understated & elegant. And I like that the only pop of color comes from the green earrings. It also re-inforces the thumb rule I swear by while shopping for clothes - when it comes to clothes, the fit is everything.


Photo Courtesy: www.highheelconfidential.com

Sonam Kapoor in Anamika Khanna

Sonam Kapoor is fast emerging as Bollywood's latest fashionista. I don't care much for her as an actress but I do like her sense of style. Sometimes classy, at times quirky but mostly chic. She can make even seemingly disparate ensembles work. And she can carry off kitsch quite confidently.

I LOVE LOVE LOVE her appearance in this Grecian toga-esque Anamika Khanna outfit with heavy kundan necklaces and gladiator sandals at the IIFA 2009 Awards.

So Greeak Goddess! How beautiful is that dress of hers! Of course, it helps to be flat, if you know what I mean :(

(Photo courtesy: www.pinkvilla.com)

Life Can't Wait!!

Sunsilk has made a dramatic comeback in the shampoo segment by undergoing a makeover. The brand signed up Priyanka Chopra, role model to millions of young women across the country, as brand ambassador, and has successfully re-positioned itself as a top-end brand by targeting upwardly mobile young women (http://www.sunsilkgangofgirls.com) and launching hair care solutions rather than following the usual shampoo-oil routine.

Sunsilk has now launched ‘Sunsilk Co-Creations’ – a range of 7 shampoo-conditioner combinations that have been created in association with several leading international hair stylists who specialize in different fields such as shine, curls, hair color, hair fall, straightening etc.
I generally use L’Oreal / Garnier / Dove for my hair & skin-care needs but I do experiment with other brands as well. The concept of Sunsilk Co-Creations got me interested, so I tried their Thick & Long variant, co-created with Teddy Charles, a Paris based hair expert. And let me tell you something – their product is GOOD.

Sunsilk Thick & Long contains Yogurt Protein Complex that nourishes thin & wispy hair all the way down to the tips, and makes hair look thicker. I have fine hair and this product gives it volume, holds my hairstyle in place without me having to use hair styling products (I hate having products in my hair!), and gives just the right amount of moisturization to my hair.

I still think that L’Oreal, Garnier & Dove make excellent products but Sunsilk might just have come up with something good with its Co-Creations range!