Sorry for the delay folks. I took my time to watch Chinnadana Neekosam. I actually didn't want to review the movie. But then I thought, why not. It mite give our folks a pointer or two.

We see Tollywood's newcomer Mishti as an urban Indian girl. Her dressing keeps varying from one style to another at lightning speed but it's justified for her role.

She's in simple salwar kameez one second. Next she's in a sari. Next she's wearing jeans and a tee. But, I had no qualms as it all makes sense in the end. But, what disappointed me was that every variation of her look was drab. Her salwars were boring. Her sarees were very typical. She didn't even look chic in the tees. And the low ponytails didn't help.



But, I loved this tiered lehenga from a song. The only chic outfit in the movie.

This blue and white lehenga could've been beautiful if it weren't for the ugly stripe running down the front of the blouse. I love the shade of blue though.

This lehenga that she wore in the end was very pretty. However, although the lehenga was beautiful the blouse looked washed out and got mixed with her skin. It did not look appealing. A different kind of gold would have done it. But it was looked gorgeous if it was a pop of colour.

All in all, it was an average show in the clothes department. Until next time folks. See you all later.

Have you found your Mr. Right yet?

Well I can say that I haven't found the Mr. Right. And there is no "The mr. Right" in this world. But, I guess I have found my Mr. Right and I am happy with him in spite of all his flaws. And I can definitely imagine the rest of my life with him. Because, I am not perfect either. And this is exactly what the movie "Main aur Mr Right" entails.

I didn't know about the movie until I watched it yesterday. It's a little gem of a movie, lost in an ocean of high- budgeted, commercial flicks. The girls' dressing in the movie really caught my eye. So, I decided to do a review.

Shenaz Treasurywala is dressed up chic and dolled up as Alia. She is portrayed as a perfectionist. She can't bear to see anything crooked or out of place. This character of hers however didn't quite come through in her clothes. Although I admit that she looked stylish, she just didn't look justified for the role.

Also, a lot of them were not very flattering to her body structure. They should've gone for a sleek look with blazers, pencil skirts and crisp shirts.  Instead we see her in frumpy dresses and tight dresses that look like they might rip when she sits. And other dresses make her look wide and shapeless.

Some of her outfits are great no doubt. I especially like this one outfit that she wears on a date with Abhay. Even the ponytail with the outfit was perfect and apt for the character. But through the rest of the movie, she has her hair left out in her usual "Shenaz" way, complete with the center parting and straight hair. I think the hairstyle is passé and she needs a makeover, at least for the sake of her movies. I was particularly vexed with her hair falling into her face through out the movie.

That's right, I did love a lot of her outfits. But, my only concern was that the outfits did not fit her on screen character.

Her friends on the other hand. Maia Sethna as Deeya is the obvious bimbo. Neha Gosain as Niyati is clearly the sweet housewife. Anagha Mane as Bani is an independent and bold girl. Their outifits were all in sync with their characters. So, it was a delight to watch.

I especially loved Shenaz's green sari with gold and silver accents. I liked the shade of green in particular and intend to give it a try.

Hope you enjoyed the review. See you later  folks. Bye <3

PK

Watched PK yesterday and OMG, it was a blast. I thought that it would be another of those movies that deal with psychological disorders. I was like, haven't we had enough of those already? But, I was pleasantly surprised to find that it was not. So, anyone that's been avoiding the movie for that reason, should watch it. It's a laugh riot. And I'm still giggling at the memories of some of the scenes. Hehe

And coming to Anushka Sharma's look! Well what can I say? She looked so fresh and so sweet that we could eat her up with a spoon.

The colours were crisp whites, pastels and light colours. Her make-up was natural. She could be a girl that we know and see everyday. Under the dewy freshness was a girl confident in her beliefs and ready to take on the world. I love the transition that she goes through in the movie while sticking to her personal style through out. Her dressing ranges from shorts to jeans, yet the casual nature of her tops and the simple layering makes up Jaggu.

In the beginning of the movie she is a chirpy, innocent student. She is girly and doesn't have a care in the world. Her youthfulness is portrayed by dressing her in soft florals and adding tiny hanging earrings that dance at the slightest movement of her head. She layers her tank tops and tees with simple knit cardigans when she wants to look serious. Her feminine girly dress is layered with a coat to add a bit of toughness to her. 

Later in the movie, when she takes on the role of a news reporter, her layers get more serious in the form of crisp cream coloured blazers and nude leather jackets. Her earrings too are longer and frame her face with their swing. She also has a touch of eyeliner for defined eyes.

But all through, the simple layering, and the colour palette remain constant. Also, what she wears at home doesn't change. And that makes absolute sense. She lounges in loose, oversized tees and shirts with comfy shorts. 

All in all, I loved her look and it was very apt for Jaggu to be wearing. I am inspired to buy those sweet, tiny hanging earrings. Although I doubt that they's do much for my face structure. Other than that the colour palette is a go, especially for the up coming Indian summer. Also watch out for her chunky watch that is feminine while looking tough at the same time.

Here is a cute video of how Jaggu's look was created. I personally loved it.

This is one movie that I really enjoyed watching and reviewing. So, I hope that you guys like the review too. And do let me know your thoughts on Jaggu! Until later, love to you all. 

The bygones

With no big releases around the corner, and my blog hitting the 200 page views mark, I just want to lay back and celebrate past movie trends this week. After all, those are sweet memories that remind me of childhood and the stress free happiness of the time!

Also, it's my birthday this week. So ahhh, I have all these mixed feelings. I miss being young and content. At the same time, I want to see all my hopes for the future fulfilled so I feel a strange curiosity to see it unfold.

Anyways, that was about me. Now, here's to those Bollywood memories for now that remind me of my childhood. Not all the memories, but the ones that made the most impact on me. The good and the bad, both ;)

Okay the first Bollywood trend that comes to my mind is the "Bunty aur Babli" collared kurti! I know it's weird, but I can't help it. For me that was the worst trend to catch up. It was great on Rani of course. She was a rebellious rural girl in the movie and those kurtas suited her image perfectly. But, hey I don't want to look rebellious rural! But, every store I went to piled up heaps of collared kurtas in front of me. I had to dig through those heaps to find that perfect, pretty collarless kurta. And, I am proud to say that  I never wore a single one of those kurtas no matter how much people flashed them in my face.

Although, I was just a little girl when "Hum aapke hain koun" came out, the image of Madhuri Dixit in her vivid purple, embroidered sari left a strong imprint in my mind. It was so flashy that it's hard to get the picture out of my mind even today after all these years. I remember my mom, aunt and all my relatives sporting those 3/4 sleeved blouses. It was big, but it's just that I never understood the trend back then. Well, I used to think that it is purely for aunties *ahem ahem*

Anyhow, it's not something that I tried myself but it was big and brings back good memories with it along with those sad feelings that come with the movie when Pooja dies. Nope, I'd rather think about "Joothe de do paise le lo" right now and that green and white lehenga. It sure stayed in my mind for a long time hehe.

Remember Kareena's sharara in Kabhie Khushie Khabie Gham? It was quite the rage. The stores sold shararas like hotcakes. I admit that I wore them too, except that I skipped the bollywood hot choli and wore them with tunics instead. The look however was quite boring to say the least. But, not to forget, I danced to "Bole chudiyan" so many times as a child, the song still rings somewhere in my mind.

But, my favorite look was that of Kareena Kapoor's from Jab we met! I just couldn't get over the salwar with the long tee look. It was so comfy, laid back and cool! I wore it like crazy back then and hell, I still wear it around the house...

Those were the days when bollywood used to set the trends. It was a small uniqueness or an innovative mix up that caught up with the masses due to it's perfect portrayal in a movie.

But, today it's hard to find a trend that catches on. Because, base line, Bollywood is now more about glamour than defining characters and story lines. It's about looking hot and following all the latest global fashion. Couture gowns, bikinis and anything else that is skin baring is hot in bollywood. It doesn't matter whether "Geet", "Simran" or "Bubli" would wear the outfit or not. And Bollywood fashion is currently hardly something that can go circulating about the stores around the corner. And, even if it did, would we be able to wear it?

Either way, it's only small nuances that we can pick up from today's movies. So, here is a cheers to the bygones. Do you have any such memories, if so, I'm curious to know what they are. Do share them in the comments.

P.S. Thank you everyone for being avid readers of my blog! I love you all. I hope to continue publishing interesting posts with all of you. Muah <3

Happy Ending anyone?

Hey folks. I'm back again. This time to review "Happy Ending".

I had high hopes for the movie, but it was a bit of a drag.

I however had my eye out for Ileana's no non-sense style more than the movie, so it wasn't that hard to sit through. Her image was that of a strong minded writer who knows what she wants from life.

What I liked was that she had a very defined wardrobe. It was full of cute fit and flare dresses topped with sleek blazers and slim belted cardigans. The colours are all muted with nudes, pastels and neutrals through out. The prints too were very intricate and her style is subtle without being in your face. Nude pumps and peep toes with over-sized glasses complete the look.

It is mostly balanced by adding coloured cardigans to neutral dresses and vice-versa. That is something that I love to do myself. Because, a colourful dress with a colourful cardigan gets loud and is just not my cup of tea. Yet, most of her looks were entirely subtoned. It would have done to add a pop of colour wherever possible.

I also like her natural waves and messy hairstyles.

It was however disappointing that she was very minimally accessorized. We see a dainty chain there and some slim bangles here. I would have liked to see more delicate and interesting pieces like this one in this pic. Loved this necklace with it's deer antlers and vines. It tells a story of it's own.

All in all, her dressing could have been a tad more fun and energetic than what they let in. It failed to make an impression on the screen and she was like a faint outline in the movie's background. Every piece in her outfits was great on it's own but not rightly put together.

Kalki on the other hand did not have a very defined wardrobe or a a very big part in the movie, so much can't be said on her style. However, I just want to say that Kalki was the image of a girly girl who won't give up for anything. She's dressed in pretty, soft printed dresses, fun hairstyles and fine earrings. Her introductory scene left me wondering which dentist gets so dressed up, with a complete updo for work. But it seemed to be deliberately done for comic relief. It left me cringing rather than laughing though.

Generally speaking the movie's entire styling was rather subdued and failed to make a strong impact. I would have liked to see some powerful and colourful bags and lots of mystic jewellery in Ileana's look for this role. It would have made a lot of difference. But, what I'd love to pick from Ileana's wardrobe are her nude blazers <3 

Do let me know what you thought of the styling in this movie! I really want to know if any of you share my thoughts ;)

Fashion Shaukeen

Lisa Haydon in "Shaukeens" is the image of a girl who wouldn't change for anyone. She wears what she likes and is happy in it. Her dressing is bohemian and effortless. I loved her carefree street style.

Although her dressing is not my style and I wouldn't pick any of the pieces for myself, I suggest that people loving her style can opt for flowy fabrics, floral prints and breezy colours that are not too loud. Remember that skin show is not prime to this style. It can just as well be pulled off in clothes that you are comfortable in. You do not need to spend a bomb to pull it off and it's perfect for Indian weather.

One thing I loved is that she opted for covered bottoms when the top is skin baring and covered tops when the bottom is skin baring. This is the balance that prevents any outfit from looking cheap and vulgar and brings it to a level of elegance.

I heard that Lisa Haydon styled for herself with her own clothes for the movie. So, thumbs up to her for building up Ahana's character so well.

The Kill Dil way...

Parineeti Chopra in Kill Dil is portrayed as a femme fatale in black clothes, dark lips and wavy hair by Poorvi Mohan and Aki Narula.

No doubt Parineeti looked very beautiful. This is the first time that she has played up a glamorous role. Although she looked great, I couldn't help but feel that the styling looked too forced and overdone. They simply tried too hard for the femme fatale look. Her make-up wasn't in sync with the moto jacket and boots. And, on the whole it was plain awkward. And for the role of a confident, rich, smart girl, her dressing was a little childish to be honest.

Her outfits swing from high fashion, feminine to tomboyish in a rapid pace.

Now we all know that crop tops are the thing of today. But, if you want to give it a try, please do not do it the Parineeti way:

There is just too much wrong with the look. The crop top is too short, the skirt is too low riding to be paired with that top and the hemline is too short. Disaster! Either the top should've been longer or the skirt should've been high waisted and longer. The trend is to show a slice of your abdomen and not about putting your entire tummy out there for display. This look is just borderline vulgar.

Secondly, this look of hers in the song "Bol Beliya":

There is just soo much wrong here once again. Yellow dress, yellow lighting, yellow drapes and a skin tight outfit with gold jewellery! She looks so washed out. She doesn't stand out. The dress mixes up with her skin colour and the background. In other words a total fail. Parineeti herself looks gorgeous, if only it weren't for that dress. Either her dress shoould've been well flared and voluminous or it should've been a different colour. Please girls, this one is not something you want to try out. This just makes me tearful.

One thing I loved:

Those ear cuffs....swoon. Ear cuffs are totally in and I give the stylist a thumbs up for using them here. Even more chic would have been using a single ear cuff. But, I'm all set to invest in some right now.

All in all, I felt that the styling in this movie was off. The outfits lacked elegance. Not impressed.