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