Magazine Covers II - December 2010

Elle - Aishwarya Rai
L'officiel - Kangana Ranaut

Aishwarya in Rohit Bal for Elle cover. I am not sure abt the dress but I love her half-turned pose - looks very regal and the color of the masthead. Totally digging the whole composition but wish the cover didnt have so much written on it. And is there any mystique left to Aish?? or in any other celeb?? The way media covers them, I bet I can tell the brand/color of their undies....

Kangana in Ellie Saab for L'Officiel cover. Again a great cover with the red flowing dress but she has been photo-shopped beyond recognition. And while they were at it, couldn't they change her expression? Looks like she smelled something bad..Maybe the photographer farted:-) I couldnt resist:-)

photo credits: pinkvilla.com

Weekend Round - The beautiful and the bewildering

Who: Rani Mukerjee
Where: "No one killed Jessica" song release

Rani paired an Antropologie skirt with a crisp white shirt at the release of a new song from her new movie. I like the outfit and her simple peep-toes but I think she should have skipped the necklace. A case of trying to hard..

Btw, I have seen promos of this movie and it looks awesome. Both, Vidya and Rani, are just mind blowing..

Who: Katrina Kaif
Where: "Tees Mar khan" promos, Zee Rishtay awards

Katrina was also busy promoting her new movie at different events over the weekend. I like the Rocky. S outfit that she wore in the first pic. In the second event, I think she is performing at the awards and that's what she wore on stage- needs to be gaudy and all that..She does look really toned and fit!!

Who: Anushka Sharma
Where: "Bread ke baad" promos

Looks like everyone is working hard in bollywood! Anushka was at an real wedding to promote her new movie. Phew, so many new movies coming out -hard to keep track:-)
Anushka wore a pale cream sari with black floral velvet embellishments and a black velvet blouse. She is looking gorgeous and although I love, love her nude makeup I think bright red lip color would have been better here..

Who: Mallika Arora Khan
Where: "Jhalak Dikhla Ja" sets

Here is Mallika doing what she does best - preening like a Peacock. This pose is a double whammy that combines preening and a flash of bare shoulders...When you got it, Flaunt it!!

Who: Lilette Dubey, Ira Dubey, Queenie Dhody
Where: French Film Festival

I am totally digging Lilette's stunning orange colored sari. She teamed it with a big cuff and yellow-orange clutch. Ira, hon, you need to take style tips from ur mom - Mom always knows best!!
Queeni wore a blue shaded sari but have to say it looks pale in comparison to the fiery warm orange.

Who: Soniya Mehra, Jacqueline Fernandez
Where: Marc Cain event

Soniya went for a monochromatic look with a black top and black/white printed skirt. She added some color with a blue Balenciaga bag and toned down the girliness with some fierce shoes. I like.

Jacqueline - hahahahahahaha!! ROFLMAO!!

Who: Aishwarya and Abhishek Bachchan
Where: "Khelein hum jee jaan se" premiere in Kolkata

Aishwarya and Abhishek donned traditional Bengali outfits for the movie premiere in Kolkata. Thank god, Aishwarya tied her orange hair. What a difference it makes!! They both look simple, cute yet elegant.

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

Events: Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Se premiere

Who: Deepika Padukone

Deepika wanted to make sure no one steals her thunder, so she went for the brightest shade of red and tiniest blouse/top possible. She wore a Neeta Lulla sari and tied up her hair..She does have a long, slim torso which she showcases to perfection but the color is too "dhinchak" for me..

Who: Abhishek and Aishwarya Bachchan

Abhishek looks cute although his outfit kinda reminds me of the "band baja (musicians)" people who play in marriages:-) Is he wearing eyeliner?
Aishwarya's sari gives me a sense of deja-vu. And not sure why she put so much sindhoor (vermilion)?

Who: Priyanka Chopra

Priyanka attended the red carpet event in a champagne colored sari with embellishments near the neckline. It does look a little pale compared to Deepika's bridal red but on second look, I do like the color. I also prefer the way Priyanka has worn the sari compared to Deepika. Just goes to show that you can look hot without baring it all:-)

Who: Genelia D'souza, Vidya Maldave, Bhagyashree

All three saris are great but I like Genelia best becoz of her cheeky, messy side plait..

Who: Sonali Bendre

Sonali "shuts it down" in a gorgeous cream-gold outfit. The kurti is the perfect length and with golden clutch and earrings, Sonali is absolutely slamming in this dress.

Who: Sameera Reddy, Minissha Lamba

Both, Sameera and Minissha, should be arrested for Fashion DUI - Dressing Under the Influence!!

photo credits: filmicafe.com, bollywoodhungama.com

Daily catch

Who: Aishwarya and Abhishek Bachchan
Where: Dr Batra health awards

Aishwarya in an Indian outfit that is not (i) anarkali (ii) schizophrenic, tacky or OTT (iii) has no velvet!! How did this happen? What are the chances it will happen again - hmm, not likely:-)
Aishwarya is pretty in an simple, tangerine outfit. The color really looks good on her..

Who: Nandita Das, Rashmi Uday Singh
Where: Jatin Das art show

Nandita looks graceful and elegant at her dad's art show. A very talented actress whom we don't get a see a whole lot:(
I like Rashmi quirky and bright sari. She has some of the most interesting handbags - all of them tend to have a strong handicraft flavor to them.

On a separate note, I wanted to thank Poohkie and ClassyandFabulous for giving me the Stylish Blogger award.. love!!
I promise I will do the award post one of these days:)

photo credits: filmicafe.com, pinkvilla.com

Would you rather....?

Nothing interesting is happening in Tinseltown, so lets play another round of "Would you rather..."

Would you rather...

.. go on a double date with Abhi-Aish or Saif-Kareena?

.. be a golden girl or shining Star on the red carpet?

.. enjoy a home-cooked or take-out meal?

.. make a statement in a leather outfit or go chic in lace?

... forgo jewelry or makeup for 30 days?

... invest in Christian Dior Lady bag or the classic Chanel 2.55 bag?

My choices
1) Abhi-Aish - finally ask her why she giggles so much in all her interviews?
2) Golden girl
3) Home-cooked meal
4) Even though I love Jolie, its Lace for me!!
5) I will forgo jewelry - I cant live without my eyeliner!!
5) Chanel 2.55 bag

Aishwarya - Two movies, two different looks

Aishwarya has two new movies lined up for release - "Guzaarish" with Hrithik Roshan and "Action Replayy" with Akshay Kumar.

"Guzaarish" is a period drama set in Goa when the Portuguese ruled the state. Aishwarya's outfits are designed by Sabyasachi and she will be seen in traditional Goan outfits. She was gone for a mature, dark, sultry look....Love the blackish red lip color on her!!

"Action Replayy" is set in the 1970's and has Aishwarya in colorful, hip, retro outfits designed by Manish Malhotra. She wears around 125 outfits in this movie!! Her makeup is also youthful keeping her shopping-addicted character in mind..

Which look did you like best?

Guzaarish

Action Replayy

Aishwarya and Abhishek do black again

Who: Abhishek and Aishwarya Bachchan

After attending the Giorgio Armani Spring/Summer 2011 fashion show, Abhishek and Aishwarya headed over to Armani restaurant to close out the evening. They were again color-coordinated in black but I like this look way better than what they wore to fashion show. This is the best picture available and looks like Aishwarya wore a tiered dress. I can make out different textures as well as an embellished layer. I think she should wear dresses more often as it gives her a very youthful appearance..And more color!!

The camera caught Abhishek at a very odd angle:-)

photo credits: gosspigirl.com

Aishwarya and Abhishek Bachchan at Giorgio Armani Spring/Summer 2011

Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan attended the Giorgio Armani Spring/Summer 2011 fashion show during Milan Fashion Week Womenswear. They wore "his-and-hers" matching black suits.
Abhishek looks really smart and handsome..Aish on the other hand seems to have worn a jacket a size too large. It appears to be ill-fitted around the bust and waist. Also, this kind of jacket would have looked better with tapered pants and not the wide ones she wore...
Aishwarya kept her accessories simple and in black with just a clutch and pumps. Neck up there is no doubting her grace and beauty..

photo credits: daylife.com

Events: GQ awards 2010

Who: Priyanka Chopra

Looks like Priyanka is reading our blog becoz this time around she changed her hairstyle and makeup!! I do like her curly hair but I am not sure if the smoky eyes work on her. And even though she wore a gold/beige floor length gown, she could not resist showing off her legs:-) Old habits die hard...

Priyanka won the GQ woman of the year award, 2010. And all it took was wearing minis all year around:-)

Abhishek and Aishwarya :

1) look perfect, sigh...
2) bore me to death.

Abhishek won Ultimate GQ Man award, 2010 - If anyone can figure out what "ultimate man" means, dolet me know.. Aish won GQ Excellence Awards 2010 - No comments...

Who: Abhay Deol ( I refuse to acknowledge his GF)

Abhay Deol has a girl friend!! And that also someone this cute!! How come no one told me?? Baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!sob!!

Left: Mehr Jessia, Center: Lisa Haydon, Right: Ayesha Thapar

Thru my tears, I see that Mehr continues with her no-makeup look and wore a cute Chanel dress to the event.
Lisa went for a sheer maxi dress accessorized with a gold clutch.
And Ayesha rocked a sequins LBD. All of them made sure that their best feature - toned, beautiful legs - was amply highlighted.

Left: Aamir Khan, Center: Rahul Khanna, Right: Arjun Ramphal

Perfect eye candy to start the week!! All three look handsome and delicious in their black power suits..I think my heart is startin to beat again;-)

GQ Most Stylish Man Award, 2010: Arjun Ramphal
Cinematic Icon Award, 2010 : Aamir Khan

photo credit: pinkvilla.com, filmicafe.com

Events: Shabana Azmi bday party

Who: Shabana Azmi

Happy 60th Bday, Ms Azmi!! Not sure why you decided to wear a circus tent. Maybe she is playing the dual role of hostess as well as entertainer of the evening..Anyways, hope you had a blast!! and where is my invite??

Who: Dia Mirza

OMG!! Just yesterday I had picked a one-shoulder, loose fitting, sash at the waist outfit from Narendra Kumar's LFW collection for Dia and today she is wearing an uncannily similar outfit!! Am I good or what??

Dia ends her long dry run on the red carpet in this darling single-strap dress which she perfectly accessorized. Love the snowy palette and the beautiful draping of the dress...

Who: Shahzahn Padamsee

Mixing prints is not that easy and you have to try different combos before you get it right. Unfortunately, this is one outfit where it doesn't work. Instead of black and white, if Shahzahn had worn white and pink stripes, she may have pulled it off.. What do you guys think?

Left: Vidya Balan, Center: Aishwarya Rai, Right: Urmila Matondkar

Vidya decided to give the b'day girl company by wearing a tent too!! If you wondering about her hat, the theme of Shabana's party was different headgears. Knowing Vidya, I am pretty sure she would have worn it irrespective of the theme!!
Aishwarya looks simple and chic in a black outfit.
I love Urmila's hat - she carries it off pretty well. Her outfit is nothing great - when you make so few appearances, I would make sure each one rocks!!

Who: Amrita Rao

The world is doomed if people are looking at Priyanka Chopra for style inspiration!! That double-looped necklace is sooo outdated and at the jacket color clashes with the skirt..It looked teenagerish on Priyanka and so does on Amrita..

photo credits: pinkvilla.com, hamaraphotos.com

Aishwarya Rai at Endhiran Music Launch

Who: Aishwarya Rai
Where: Endhiran music launch

Aishwarya in a dress that really gives new meaning to "Over the Top". Dont like the color combination either..Are you guys excited about Rajnikanth's new movie?

photo credits: pinkvilla.com

Magazine Covers - July 2010

This is a slooow week. Posting magazine covers even though all are not in...Either that or a post on Sameera Reddy? yup, I thought so too..

Vogue: Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai
Verve: Lara Dutta
Filmfare, Marie Claire: Sonam Kapoor
Elle: Genelia D'souza

Vogue: Aishwarya looks beautiful but not sure why she had to share her eyeliner with her husband. And Abhishek appears to be more photo-shopped than his wife:-) I have never seen such smooth skin......on Abhishek before!! They do look lovey-dovey..

Verve: I didn't recognize Lara until I read the cover - I think its her hairstyle. She looks stunning in this Louis Vuitton dress and I am totally digging her blackish-red shade of lip color.

Filmfare, Marie Claire: I liked the Filmfare cover better since the Marie Claire falls a little flat. I liked Sonam's seductive pose on the Filmfare cover and her bangles. She wears white again for Marie Claire but somehow it doesn't click with me. Just noticed that Sonam has the same expression on both the covers!

Elle: Genelia looks fierce!! The top is really dramatic with the ruffles on the shoulders and helps contrast her waist - her disgusting tiny waist:-)

photo credits: bollyupdates.com, pinkvilla.com