Girl with the blue scarf

ILLUSION AT LAKME FASHION WEEK SUMMER/RESORT GRAND FINALE 2014 A child-like fantasy world of big frangipani tree rising skywards and a maze of mirrors with candles creating a metallic illusion. We just didn't know from where the models walked in. It was an amazing grand finale.  MIRROR WORLD : Choreographed ably by Lubna Adams, the LFW Summer/Resort 2014 grand finale had a stage decked with candles and mirrors to keep us guessing if it was a model in real or her reflection While, I really liked the designer Rajesh Pratap Singh's signature style of keeping his fabrics simple and cuts wearable, I did find metallic hues as not too suitable in a Summer/Resort line. Now, it's simple, not many of us would wear Black in summers . Not in India for sure!  SHOWSTOPPER or AN ILLUSION : Kareena Kapoor showstopped for Rajesh Pratap Singh at Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2014 Grand Finale on March 16, 2014 in the open laws of Grand Hyatt, SantaCruz, Mumbai. I...

Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2014 Schedule - Many new beginnings. Dreams galore! WHAT: Lakme Fashion Week S/R 2014 WHEN: 12 th to 16 th March 2014 WHERE: Grand Hyatt Hotel, Santa Cruz, Mumbai. AMAZING FACTS: This will be the first time that a designer will be opening and also closing the Lakme Fashion Week. Designers Manish Malhotra and Rajesh Pratap Singh will do the honours in their signature style. In fact, I would say it makes the fashion week much more exciting. 102 Designers from 18 Cities of India and the world will be participating this season. 92 Designers will be showcasing on the ramp. A visit to their stalls at the Source is a must. Let's hope design sensibilities of GenNext designers make a statement to remember!    

YIPPEE, IT'S FESTIVE TIME - NOW ANSWER THIS QUIZ &WIN PRIZES LOVE ME MORE: This festive season, add some trendy accessories to your outfit and stand out in a crowd. (Pic courtesy: Model sporting designer Neeta Lulla's design) The nip in the air is evident with all the cuddling that we are indulging in. It's also festive time , with Christmas and New Year's ringing in. For all the fashionistas who would breeze through this small contest , Girl with the Blue Scarf is giving away prizes from Ayesha Accessories . EASY FASHION CONTEST: (Simply choose your answers from choices below) 1. What is the top choice of accessories colour in fashion circles today by young fashionistas? A: Neon         B: Blue         C: Pink        D: Black 2. Which Indian motif/look is most popular in the international fashion circuit? A: Peacock    ...

International glitterati visit India in 2013 to feel blessed :) And we gaped!  Sharon Stone - The Diabolique actress at amFar gala event in India Demi Moore, almost went unidentified as she made her way to find some peace at the Wellness Summit in India   Prince Charles and wife Camilla loved the traditional religious offerings made in Himachal Pradesh    Robert De Niro was amazed with rose petal shower Indian welcome at Ranthambore in Rajasthan, India    Susan Sarandon was the special guest IFFI in Goa Stellar line-up, I must say, what with Demi Moore, Sharon Stone, Robert De Niro, Susan Sarandon and Prince Charles with wife Duchess Camilla in tow making their way to India, bring a great ending to the year 2013. Not only did it portray India in the spotlight , it also spoke greatly of our touristic attraction and social causes. Indians, on the other hand, loved the drama of stringy clothes, wireless se...

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan meets the Maori dancers in New Zealand NZ ROCKS: To me, New Zealand remains the most picturesque destination in the world. Every time I close my eyes to revel in a moment of personal glory, it would be a skydive in Queenstown or a whiter river rafting expedition in the Rotorua. And so, recently when Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan visited the traditional Maori dancers in New Zealand, memories returned. I had danced with the Maoris myself and asked them what they eat. The tattooed hulky guy said, "Hey, we eat McDonald burgers ya! We are all educated and modern but are rooted to our culture." I like it. REKHA-BIG B: Now, for some Rekha and Amitabh Bachchan magic trivia. The duo were spotted recently while travelling domestic in India. As they say, a picture speaks a thousand words. Rest is history. (Check out the link below). http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Rekha-and-Amitabhs-flight-picture-go...

Grand opening show of the Lakme Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2013 (Aug 22, 2013)   There's always a sense of anticipation about what Mumbai-based designer Manish Malhotra will bring on the fashion ramp. And so, he does it yet again - creates trends that are society-conscious and accepted by all age groups. He presented the grand opening show to kick-start Lakme Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2013 at the Grand Hyatt hotel in Mumbai. It was a great start, must say (of course, there were Bollywood faces in the front Row).   To the fore are Ghagra pants (a fusion look of sharara + classic pants) and boatnecks with 3/4 sleeved blouses. Apt for the festive season, a slightly dress-down look can fit your silhouette to the workplace, too.   Miss India Manasvi Mamgai flaunts an emerald green ghagra pants with rick Kashmiri embroidery and concealed neck blouse for the new-age festive feel. Designs by Manish Malhotra   For men, who don't know whether dhoti ...

Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone dance on Kashmir Tu, main Kanyakumari in film Chennai Express What a delightful film Chennai Express is, one which I can watch with my parents and kids around. Not one moment to feel queasy about. No exposing, no cheap jerks and no filthy language. In fact, fun and light-heartedness of the script kept everyone in raptures while watching the film. INDIA INCREDIBLE: I loved the way India is the highlight in the film. Beautiful cinematography and song sequences. I am yet to see such gloriously calm, picturesque hamlets enroute Rameshwaram but the tea gardens in Tamil Nady - Ooty, do indeed carry that tranquil feel. India stands out as the HERO in the film Chennai Express. Chennai Express is a 2013 Indian romcom film directed by Rohit Shetty and produced by Gauri Khan under her production banner Red Chillies Entertainment. The film features Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone in lead roles. Director : Rohit Shetty Cinematogr...