Weekend Round - The beautiful and the bewildering

Who: Karisma Kapur
Where: Arena Polo match

Karisma is super elegant in this black/beige outfit. I love that she tied her hair which showcases her gorgeous, luminous skin and delicate shoulder bones. The length is a little awkward but she carries it off.

Who: Kangana Ranuat
Where: Femina Miss India Finale

This has to be Ms. Ranuat best appearance so far! Her classy do perfectly complements the stunning, modest(no boobs!!) pleated dress. And what color! Sigh!
Yes, the hemline could have been longer but I am pretty that piece of dress material went in covering her "girls" so am not complaining!

Who: Madhoo
Where: Arena Polo match

The print caught my eye(Custo Barcelona??) but on second thoughts me no like. It smells cheap to me:-(

Who: Genelia D'Souza, Neetu Chandra, Esa Koppikar
Where: Aston Martin lunch

Oh, the horrors!! I am never wearing white again!
The rate at which the celebs keep turning me of certain colors and trends, it will soon be time for me to join a nudist camp:P

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

Looks of the day

Who: Shriya Saran
Where: Sunidhi Chauhan dinner party

I like! Adding the belt was a smart move since it breaks up the pattern and also gives definition. Hair and makeup is perfect.

Who: Lisa Haydon, Shazahn Padamsee
Where:Arctic Vodka Launch

Thats an interesting take on LBD. I think its pretty sexy and wish she had gone for red lips and less boring shoes.

I didnt like Shazahn's dress when she wore it earlier and I dont like it now.

Who: Sophie Choudry, Madhoo
Where: Arctic Vodka launch

Sophie - Nothing earth-shattering - safe and boring.
Looks like Madhoo was out running errands and just walked into the event. The outfit is cute but way too causal for a night event.

photo credits: filmicafe.com, bollywoodhungama.com

I want..

Who: Lisa Haydon
Where: HDIL invitation Cup press conference

.. a blue sequins dress to sizzle in. Neck down, Lisa is fabulous but her hair and makeup looks a little dull, no?

Who: Amrita Arora, Shazahn Padamsee
Where: Suzanne Khan Charcoal project, Stardust party

..nothing from Amrita's closet (would anyone?) except her weight loss diary!

..Shazahn's leopard print clutch. Leopard print has never been hotter and this clutch is so versatile. It adds the right amount of sexy to a black dress and can also be paired with your favorite jeans for a touch of vintage glamor.

Who: Narmaada Ahuja, Madhoo, Krisha Lulla
Where: Neeta Lulla collection preview for Aza

.. a Hermes Birkin, Parda and Fendi Spy bag to add to my bag collection.

Seriously, did you see the size of Narmaada's Birkin? That is one plus-sized bag!

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

Spotted around town

Who: Kangana Ranuat
Where: "Tanu weds Manu" promos on "Jhalka Dikhla ja"

Nice! Kangana wore a bright, colorful anarkali while promoting her new movie. I love the jeweled neckline and for once Kangana doesnt have the "rolled out of bed" hair and makeup. The dress looks a little OTT but its anyday better than what Kangana usually wears!

Who: Rani Mukerjee
Where: Indian Stroke association event

I am crazy about pencil skirts - they are truly versatile and always trendy! They look good on all shapes and sizes if worn and accessorized properly. A must-have in every closet.
Rani paired her pencil skirt with a slightly loose, lace top for a clean, simple look.

Who: Ramona Narang, Madhoo
Where: Laila Khan furniture shop opening

Color contrast - yellow with blue or blue with reddish-pink? I am with Madhoo on this one.

Who: Sangeeta Bijlani
Where: Laila Khan furniture shop opening

One penguin to another: "Dude, I think I have found my soul mate!I am in love!"

photo credits: bollywoodhungama.com, filmicafe.com

What do you wear to a Bryan Adams concert?

Who: Deepika Padukone, Preity Zinta

Deepika and Preity went for a laid-back, causal look in jeans, tee and shoes. Both look great and I love their hairstyles.

Who: Rani Mukerjee, Madhoo, Amrita Rao

Rani, Madhoo and Amrita upgraded their basic jeans with some glitter and sequins. Not bad, but a clutch to a concert??

Who: Anushka Sharma, Minissha Lamba

Anushka went for a tights + blazer combo and Minissha opted for a tulip skirt paired with a tee.
I like when people mix black and brown but the shoes look a little off with the outfit.
The colors of Minissha's outfit are pretty but am not a big fan of skirts at rock concerts.

photo credits: filmicafe.com, pinkvilla.com

Looks of the day

Who: Lara Dutta
Where: Release of Audi 8 car model

Sexy leopard print combined with a bodycon silhouette - enough to make anyone stop and stammer! Lara is dressed to kill at the release of new Audi car model. I doubt any red-blooded male at the event noticed the new Audi:-)
Love her nude makeup - anything else would have been OTT.

Who: Dia Mirza
Where: Launch of "Love, breakups, Zindagi"

One of the biggest trend of S/S11 is ultra-bright colors. And Dia shows you how to wear it right. She is simply exquisite in a punchy and vibrant orange dress. Since the dress is so bright, she kept her shoes neutral and makeup, accessories minimal.

Who: Madhoo, Raageshwari
Where:Myrah spa carnival

Madhoo - The outfit is cute but she completely spoils it with an ugly pink belt and equally ugly clutch/shoes.
Raageshwari - Somewhere, a Chinese restaurant is missing its curtains.

Who: Anushka Sharma
Where: "Patiala house" promotions

Ok, this look is from yesterday but I was too lazy to post it. This laid-back look would have worked if Anushka had skipped the belt - the color is too jarring. This and Madhoo's oufit are perfect examples how a wrong accessory can break your look.

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

Looks of the day

Who: Shilpa Shetty
Where: IOSIS event for underprivileged kids

Shilpa wears one of the hottest trends of Spring, 2011 - colorblocking. The outfit colors are loud and pack a punch. Love the exposed zipper trend and the fluid draping of the skirt. The outfit is amazing, pity Shilpa got her accessories wrong..

Who: Madhoo
Where: Ritu Kumar's fashion show

Mixing prints can be tricky and most of the times comes across as trying too hard. But when done right, its fashion utopia! I love the Sabayasachi outfit that Madhoo is wearing. And with messy, bed hair, Madhoo gives it a very boho-chic vibe.

Who: Lara Dutta
Were: Ritu Kumar fashion event

Lara looks radiant in a tiered, strapless gown. Does her presence at the show mean she will be wearing Ritu Kumar for her wedding? I am sure Manish Malhotra is throwing a fit somewhere:-)

Who: Celina Jaitley, Gul Panang
Where: Cotton council meet, Ritu Kumar fashion event

Never knew Celina wore anything other than sarees! This is quite pretty. I hope its not once in a lifetime thing..

Another colorblocking dress, this time in geometric prints. Gul paired the dress with nude pumps and black clutch, giving the whole ensemble a very pulled together look.

Who: Bhagyashree
Where: Ritu Kumar fashion event

Not sure why Bhagyashree had to hide her lovely features under a shaggy dog haircut! But the dog is rather cute, so I really cant blame her for copying:p

photo credits: pinkvilla.com, bollywoodhungama.com

LBD

After the past few appearance on the red carpet where it looked like Amrita was sharing a closet with the circus clown, this look blew me away! She looks sexy in a black lace dress paired with silver snakeskin clutch and silver peep-toes. You go, girl! And now don't disappoint me.

Madhoo is equally good in the Lavin dress for H&M which she teamed with a red Hermes Kelly. Both gals got their shoes right - a rarity in bollywood:-)

photo credits: filmicafe.com, pinkvilla.com

Daily catch

Who: Neha Dhupia

Where: "Phas gaye Obama" premiere, Radio station

Neha decided to stick to the same color palette for her two appearances today. For her movie premiere, she wore a cute black top with grey dhobi pants and not so great shoes. I like the way she balanced the voluminous pants with a fitted top but there is something here that is not working for me.

I like her second outfit better - bluish grey top with black pants. She looks smart and polished..The second top is soo on my shopping list:-)

Who: Deepika Padukone

Where:High Street Phoneix shopping center

Deepika looks all demure and ladylike in a floral dress with brown accessories. She looks good, her makeup is also great - she just needs to stay away from all the prom/bridesmaid dresses..

Who: Riya Sen, Shurti Hassan

Where: Hawaiian shack party, Videocon mobikes mobile app launch

Riya did blue on blue and Shurti went black on black. I love blue on blue combos but nothing can beat a rocker chick on a bike:-) Attitude over clothes anyday!!

Who: Madhoo, Neelam

Where: Samsara store opening

Madhoo's dress is great in concept - corset with full skirt but poor on execution.

Neelam wore jeans with layered cardigan and Chanel bag to the store opening. Nothing interesting but neat and clean.

photo credits: filmicafe.com, pinkvilla,com

Events: Araish Save the child exhibition

Who: Twinkle Khanna

Twinkle makes few appearance but when she does, she sure does make us sit up. She wore a bright flowery pattern dress that isn't too frenetic and shows off her stems:-) She smartly balanced the hyper-hued combo with nude shoes and and a simple structured bag with metallic detail. The overall effect is fresh without being over the top girly.

Who: Malaika Arora Khan

Malaika picked a classic, black, tailored, dress short to wear to the event. She spruced up the look with purple bag, jewelry and, of course, plenty of leg. I like how she chose to tuck in her striped top, as it prevents the look from being too casual..Not sure why she picked those nudish-pink wedges??

It just so happens that I came across the same combination (black bottoms + striped top) styled differently by two fashion bloggers. See here and here for style inspirations.

Who: Mugdha Godse

One step forward, two step backward - thats how Mugdha and Fashion go. Waist up Mugdha looks cute and adorable - I give her points for that. But those tapered legs are just nutso!! And if that much ugliness was not enough, she added pink shoes.

Left: Raveena Tandon, Right: Madhoo

Raveena's pants are going to cut off her circulation..Madhoo jeans look like they have some kind of skin infection..

photo credits: filmicafe.com, pinkvilla.com

A post of few words..

Who: Madhoo
Where: Design One Exhibition Hosted By Sahachari Foundation

Wow, I actually like what Madhoo is wearing - wonders will never cease. And "like" is putting it mildly - I love, love her top!! I WANT ONE NOW!!

Who: Ayesha Takia
Where: Trilogy launch

Dayum, she is sooo cute - like an adorable puppy..One of the few instance where I am ok with bare midriffs. Cute print on the jacket..

Who: Dia Mirza
Where: Design One Exhibition Hosted By Sahachari Foundation

Bo-r-ring..Way too matchy-matchy!!Looks like Dia has lost her mojo..

Who: Malaika Arora Khan
Where: Anjalee and Arjun Kapoor's collection preview

Just yesterday, I liked Malaika in black tights (different top) and this same bag but not today. Her outfit is chic but the accessories are not working here...

Left: Pooja Batra at Anjalee and Arjun Kapoor's collection preview
Center: Prachi Desai at Design One Exhibition
Right: Guest at Design one Exhibition

Pooja's outfit today makes up for all the torture she has inflicted on us in the past...

Prachi outfit has too many issues for me to list - this is a post of few words:-)

The guest looks classy in her whirly print dress - love her hair/makeup

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

Looks of the day

Who: Gauri Khan
Where: D-Decor launch

I love vests - they are so versatile. You can wear it with jeans, dresses or shorts, buttoned up or open. This is one of the rare occasions where I don't like the vest-jeans ensemble. I think its the shirt collar and the vest style which gives Gauri a very cocktail waitress look..Shiny face and shiny hair:-) Her hair does look gawjus..

Who: Madhoo
Where: American food festival

Ok, today is not my lucky day. Another vest done to waste. I do like the metallic silver color of Madhoo's vest but the clown sleeves and the length of the shirt are a downer...

Who: Lara Dutta
Where:"Antardwand" premiere

White on white - so ethereal and summery but never looked so awkward!! The top has been cut like a dress and doesnt really go with the loose pants. Are those salvaars? Seems a little short and the cuff at the bottom is not right..Ditch the pants and u will be good to go:-)

Who: Mugdha Godse
Where: "Aashayein" premiere

Another decent look from Mugdha?? She has totally changed her stylist!!
Mugdha piles on the necklaces with her peach dress which she paired with black peep-toes and clutch. Cute, safe look and I cant take it anymore!! Who will I ridicule??....right, we still have the Celinas and the Amishas...

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