Spotted around town

Who: Vidya Balan
Where: Seven hills cosmetic launch

Vidya as the "Runaway Bride"?? How else to explain the bridal saree and the unkempt hair? She sure does have a fetish for bridal sarees..

Who: Dia Mirza
Where: Panasonic event

Love the accessories but the dress, hmm, is blah. Have seen this nude + brown accessories a zillion times and I am bored.

Who: Amrita Rao
Where: "Luv u, Mr Kalakar" music launch

I like the dress, cute! Since the dress is so hyper, Amrita could have easily skipped the brooch at the waist and opted for simpler shoes. The current ones compete with the dress for attention.

I am too lazy to do a separate post. So here are the scans from Sonam Kapoor's latest photo shoot (April'11 Filmfare). One thing I have to say this girl sure does love to experiment and (ok, two things) its difficult to keep her away from photo shoots and magazine covers!

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

Weekend Roundup

Who: Aishwarya Rai
Where: FICCI Frames 2011 awards

Love the soft pink color but the saree isnt very striking or glamorous. Her pink makeup is perfect with the outfit.

Who: Vidya Balan
Where: FICCI Frames 2011 awards

I have given up hope of seeing Vidya in anything other than Sabyasachi but its good to see her in a color other than red or white. The green is stunning and the outfit is like a visual punch to the eyes. She needs to fire her makeup artist since the foundation isnt the right color and the yellow bindi is a really bad idea.

Who: Sonakshi Sinha
Where: FICCI Frames 2011 awards, FICCI Frames 2011 press conference

After the pleated shorts disaster last week, Sonakshi redeems herself in these two outfits. She is elegant in the white/gold outfit. Her printed blue/white outfit is just "wow"!! Love, love!! And her side plait gives her a youthful look. My only complaint - such a beautiful dress requires sky high stilettos :-)

Who: Kiran Rao
Where: FICCI Frames 2011 conference

Ha, Kiran decided to dress like a "normal" person! Have to say I like it!! Hopefully, she will return to her old style otherwise I will have to no one to make fun off:-) wait, we still have the Celinas and the Ameeshas...

Who: Malaika Arora Khan, Amrita Arora
Where: Polo match

I think the two sisters have great potential as con artists. One can dazzle and blind everyone with her age-defying hot body and the other can carry out the crime. Don't you think? I mean, was anyone looking at the horses at this match? Do they even remember which horse won??

Who: Amrita Rao
Where: Somewhere over the weekend

Fab or Fugly?

Looks of the day

Who: Vidya Balan
Where: WWF event

Vidya wore a multi-colored anarkali which is kinda growing on me. I mean, I dont think I will wear this rainbow dress but she looks graceful and carries it off pretty well.

Has her nose been always this big? or is it a bad pic?

Who: Sonakshi Sinha
Where: Provogue event

Sonakshi signed on as a female brand ambassador for Provogue today.
Seriously, who will take fashion advice from someone who has a front wedgie? How difficult is it to fit shorts that fit you well? or is it the case of "I-need-to-pee-real-bad"?? hmmm..
(Her orange face is not a bronzer overdose but case of bad lighting.)

Who: Kangana Ranaut
Where: At her birthday party

Speaking of orange color, whats more orange - Kangana's hair or her cute dress? I hope someone gifted her the phone number of a good hair colorist!

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

Red Carpet Event: Global Indian Flim and Television awards

Who: Prachi Desai, Sridevi

From her hair to her clutch to her gown color, everything is a winner here. Prachi looks fresh-faced and effortlessly polished. One of her best looks.
Sridevi is top-heavy and all this dress does is draw attention to her boobs. It looks like she is trying to cut off the circulation to her bust!! Great color, great dress but terrible fitting on the top.

Who: Sonali Bendre, Shriya Saran

Both sarees are stellar. Love Sonali's look better becoz of her top/blouse. You don't have to show a whole lot of skin to look good.

Who: Kajol, Zarine Khan

Kajol in a Manish Malhotra anarkali. Finally, she wore something that looks good on her!
Zarine Khan went for a fitted black/white anarkali and looks like she holding her breath:-) Does her outfit work for you or do you see Zebras?

Who: Vidya Balan, Mugdha Godse

Feeling no love for either of the two outfits.

Who: Ekta Kapoor

This is not a bad outfit for relaxing on a beach resort. For the red carpet, Ekta needs to ditch those ugly shoes and pretty much change into another dress:P

photo credits: filmicafe.com, pinkvilla.com

Events: Imran Khan's wedding reception

Who: Kiran Rao, Ursual from The little mermaid

Is it just me or does anyone else see the resemblance between Kiran's skirt and Ursula's tentacles? I always figured Kiran was an alien:-) Her dressing sense is out of this world (geddit, geddit??)

Who: Sonakshi Sinha, Katrina Kaif, Vidya Balan

Sonakshi and Katrina are elegant in their incredibly delicate anarkalis. I really like the color contrast of the deep red bodice in the Tarun Tahiliani outfit that Katrina is wearing.
Vidya wore a Sabyasachi anarkali to the event. No the anarkali and her crimped hair.

Who: Twinkle Khanna, Preity Zinta, Suzanne Khan

Twinkle is a knockout in her bright pink dress. Not only is the color gorgeous but I also like the cut of her beautifully tailored outfit. Perfectly paired with brown peep-toes and gold layered necklace.
Preity - Looking pretty as always!!
I am surprised to see Suzanne in a Ritu Kumar which has been previously seen on Neha Dhupia as well as on Diana Haydon. Its a pretty outfit but I can only see it so many times:-)

Who: Madhuri, Deepika Padukone, Priyanka Chopra

I like Madhuri's color combination. Not sure about her clutch or shoes..
Deepika always looks good when she is not in a bridesmaid dress.
The design and embroidery of Priyanka's outfit give it a very tacky effect. I also feel this kind of long top only looks good in anarkali style.

Who: Gauri Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Rani Mukherjee, Genelia D'souza

Gauri in an outfit that is not OTT and harsh orange in color. How did this happen?
Kareena sparkles and shines in a net saree with glittering sequins. The sequins are really the star of this outfit elevating a basic black saree. It also helps that gorgeous Kareena is wearing it..
Rani wore a Sabyasachi saree. Not a big fan of this mustard yellow color.
Genelia wore a great color but she looks under-dressed for the event.

Who: Ameesha Patel, Anushka Sharma

What a surprise - Ameesha in a outfit that is not attention-seeking!! I hope she keeps it up.
Anushka wore a short grey dress with sequins and kept her makeup and accessories minimal. The dress, though not a knockout, is pretty and flattering. She paired the dress with smart black shoes.

Who do you think was the best dressed at the event?

photo credits: filmicafe.com, pinkvilla.com

Airport Style

The Good

The Bad

The Fugly

Red Carpet Event: Apsara awards 2011

Who: Katrina Kaif

Stunning. Flattering. An exquisitely-made saree. Love the deep red, dainty velvet blouse. Katrina owns the red carpet.

Who: Vidya Balan

No surprises here. Vidya has only two dressing modes (i) Sabyasachi saree or (ii) Kurti/jeans. And did you notice, she never ever carries a handbag?? where does she keep her stuff?? Maybe she has a hot male flunkie carrying her handbag;-) Oh, the perks of being rich!!

Who: Aishwarya Rai

If there were rumors going around about me being replaced by a "younger model" for a brand that I have represented since 2005, I would totally speed dial Rachel Zoe and "shut down" the red carpet at every event. Instead, Aishwarya looks inspid in this Manish Malhotra anarkali. Beautiful woman, always in wrong clothes.

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

Weekend Roundup

Who: Vidya Balan, Urmila Matondkar
Where: At a wedding reception

Red alert!! Vidya and Urmila razzled and dazzled at a recent wedding. Rani wore a reddish-pink saree whereas Urmila went all out in red-n-gold anarkali (Manish Malhotra??). What's ur wedding style - simple like Vidya or OTT like Urmila becoz its a wedding after all?

Who: Karisma Kapur, Rani Mukerjee, Shazahn Padmasee
Where: Launch of Goretti Store, NOKJ promos, "Dil To bacha Hai" promos

Jeans love!! Seriously, jeans are so versatile. You can dress them up with a formal shirt and a nice bag or go for a laid-back look in ripped jeans and simple t-shirt. My favorite is wearing it with nautical stripes and then adding some color with a bag or scarf.

Who: Chitrangada Singh
Where: "Yeh Zindagi sali" film promos

Girl Crush!! Chitrangada is just perfect in every way in this monochromatic outfit and "I WANT THOSE" shoes. This woman looks good in anything! She complete the look with nude makeup and flowy hair.

Who: Minissha Lamba
Where: At "Save out tigers" event

Who let the tiger out?
Not very sure about this one. What do you guys think? Yikes or Yowza??

Events: Dabboo Ratnani Calender launch

Just to give a little background - Dabboo Ratnani is a celebrity and fashion photographer who is best known for his annual calendar. Being featured in this annual calendar is a considered a big notch in the belt.

Who: Vidya Balan

Vidya in something other than a red saree:P Looks like a Sabyasachi anarkali.
I like how the designer has played with colors and different traditional embroideries. Its very boho-chic and I love the overall vibe. Not a big fan of clogs but it looks ok here.

Vidya seems to be taking off her clothes a lot for photo-shoots!!

Who: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

Aishwarya went for a very low-key look in jeans paired with a loose white shirt and brown peep-toes. On the other hand, the top she is wearing in the calendar is exquisite. Love the delicate row of buttons. But who chopped her arms off? The pic is awkward and borderline creepy!

Who: Priyanka Chopra

Priyanka wore a black jumpsuit with jeweled belt to the event. I could have lived with the jumpsuit but that draping in front is very inappropriately placed between her legs. Extra spurt of growth!!!!
And hon, you are in dire need of a pedicure!

Who: Sonakshi Sinha

Sonakshi wore a white dress that she brightened with bright, red lips. I like her dress - has a "easy breezy" summery feel to it. The pumps look a little clunky/heavy and I think peep-toes or slingbacks would have been better..

Who: Genelia D'Souza

I love everything about Genelia's outfit - from her chunky necklace, to her satin pants and silver metallic shoes. She looks effortlessly chic.

Genelia's calendar pic captures her essence - she does come across as having a lively, bubbly, effervescent personality. But for all I know she could be the biggest piss-pot:-)

Who: Mandira Bedi, Neetu Chandra

Mandira wore a lovely saree thats looks like its by designer Masaba. She should have skipped the necklace.

Neetu's floral jumpsuit is pretty but what really caught my eye was how well her pumps go with her outfit.

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

Events: Star Screen awards 2011

Who: Vidya Balan, Rekha

This is the best pic I have:(

Vidya fares better than her movie premiere wearing a rich orange saree. She won the Best Actress(Critic) award.
Rekha is her usual self - all decked up to out-bling and outshine any Christmas tree.

Who: Mini Mathur, Maria Goretti

Both the ladies might be a little understated for the red carpet but I love their sarees. Mini and Maria look chic in their elegant and simple sarees.

Who:Celina Jaitley, Mugdha Godse

Celina, Celina, Celina- Sigh, don't you get bored looking at yourself in the mirror?

Mugdha wore a black peekaboo saree with tacky red flowers. She really tends to screw up red carpet events so trust me when I say this is a decent look. Neck up, she does look very pretty.

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

Eevnts:No One Killed Jessica movie premiere

Who: Rani Mukherjee

Rani wore a showstopping orange-red Donna Karan dress to the premiere that she paired with gold cut out pumps and a gold necklace. The hair and makeup looks beautiful but the dress could not be more unflattering. The fit is awful and the draping is sloppy. Other than the eye-popping color, there is nothing I like here:-(

Who: Vidya Balan

Yikes, whats up with all this bridal red sarees on red carpet? First, Deepika wore it to "Khelein hum Jee Jaam se" premiere and now Vidya. It would have been better if Vidya had stuck to her predictable Sabyasachi sarees.

Who: Kalki Koechlin, Chitrangada Singh

After all that red, Kalki is like a breath of fresh air - understated but chic in a cream saree with all-over leaf motifs which she teamed with a multi-stranded pearl strings.

A misstep by the always fabulous Chitrangada. She wore a Tarun Tahiliani anarkali which really doesnt work becoz of the wide belt. Hand her a sword and she looks ready to do battle!

Who: Shazahn Padamsee, Shraddha Kapoor

Shazahn sticks to cutesy safe formula and gets it right in a leather-velvet dress that fits her beautifully.

I like how Shraddha put together her outfit. She works a couple of popular trends here ( boyfriend blazer and floral top) but makes it look fresh.

Who: Amrita Rao, Kiran Rao

Amrita outfit would have been perfect if she had chosen a brighter color - not the fiery red which seems to be a favorite nowadays but something more youthful.

Kiran wore a delightful Prada Spring 2010 RTW jacket that totally goes with her quirky dressing sense. Its high-time she changed her hairtyle.

Who: Sophie Choudry, Sunita Gowariker

Love the color of Sophie's dress but the look is pretty ho-hum.

Sunita's silk top is fabulous with a luxe feel to it but such a wrong choice of footwear!!