Golden Globes Vs Colors Screen Awards

I was very disappointed with this years red carpet appearances at the Golden Globes- since I was a little girl I've always loved going through photos of the stars in beautiful gowns but last night there was not one dress/look that made me go 'wow' - BUT our Bollywood babes didn't let me down - There were some real stunners with a mix of traditional and western outfits - Lets start with the best of the bunch!

Colors Screen Awards:

My fav has to be Deepika; Deepika is an absolute stunner - I think she is one of the most beautiful women in Bollywood and looks amazing both in movies and in stills - she tends to play it safe with her wardrobe but always manages to look beautiful and elegant. I love the colour and cut of her dress and love the way her hair has been braided to give it a more youthful look!

Next up  Anushka + Asin - okay so they're not  groundbreaking WOW outfits but I love the colour on Anushka and the way its been worn - Its elegant yet has an edgy feel to it and Asin looks simply beautiful!

Finally our Sari clad divas, they all seem to have chosen Sari's where the colour is the focal point - Nothing new or amazing however the saris are all very wearable and pretty.

There were two big let downs - firstly Dia who is usually someone I look out for especially as she wears desi outfits very well seemed have picked up something 2 sizes too big - I know volume is in but this is just so overwhelming on her tiny frame. Second has to be Ektaa - I mean what is going on there? To add insult to injury that is a Manish Malhotra outfit - what happened???

Golden Globes:

For one the majority kept away from colour - I am not a fan of pale dresses/looks but that doesn't mean I cant appreciate a beautiful dress when I see one. The most interesting dress was Nicole Kidmans studded Versace Gown but the others to me just fell flat and was it me or were a lot of stars wearing outfits which were really unflattering? Take Note Maddonna (what is that??!!) Freida Pinto (this tiny star looks like like she has massive hips!) Mila Kuni (I bet she doesn't have Love Handles but that dress says otherwise!)

Stop it!

There are two things that really annoy me about some  home based 'designers' out there

1 - Taking credit for other peoples work - this is widespread and so deceiving! As soon as I notice someone is saying 'thank you' beneath a HSY design I think what a loser. The sadder part is when they take credit for something which clearly isn't a designer piece and I know they havent made it which leaves me thinking what the hell do they themselves produce!

I understand a lot of people upload designer photos for clients to take inspiration from; to get an idea of styles, cuts, colour schemes work etc but why don't they clearly mark them as such???!!! Then they wonder why clients are getting peeved off when they receive something which doesn't quite resemble the Umar Sayeed number they think they ordered! Clients are at fault too to some extent but I will say a lot of people abroad aren't so familiar with these big name designers and if someone says its their work then they will naively assume so.

2 - Claiming to offer a big discount when they have never listed the original price in the first place! It wouldn't surprise me if the price never changes. I've ordered from someone who told me a price and then at a later time offered a discount to everyone and when I went back to order got very annoyed at me for correcting her! She honoured it in the end, but that was only because this particular seller has a good reputation and is one of the nicer more genuine ones - but many sellers use such tricks!

I also hate the fact that many designers refuse to list prices... I realize prices are changing all the time due to inflation etc but they cant increase that drastically surely?? There are good vendors out there who list their prices clearly and if the price does go up 6 months down the line will clarify but at least we have a rough idea when we're going through the albums. Everyone starts off with a rough budget when looking for something to buy and it helps to know prices from the onset... also stops one feeling bitter that perhaps a higher price has been quoted just coz we live abroad...

Hhhmmm...... my 2 annoyances seem to have turned into 3!!!

Eye Candy - More lace!

I wasn't going to blog it but I've been drooling over it since I saw it yesterday.


The dress is Temperley London and Mascaro and is simply beautiful!


I think this is a style that can easily be adapted for Asian wear - either go with as is for a maxi look or a slightly shorter version with a churidaar. I am not delusional, I realise to get it to sit and flow as below requires real craftsmanship but we're just looking for inspiration!

Iconic Distraction - Sonam Kapoor

Her styling is always spot on - on trend, pretty and young. What I like best about Sonam is that she experiments with styles - just enough to keep her look now but not so much that the whole thing falls flat.

She is not extraordinarily pretty - just pretty in the way most girls are but she knows how to accentuate her looks and is all about presentation - the grooming, hair make up all put together to present a very pretty picture.

Ive seen a few of her movies... lets not say more about those. It kinda spoiled the illusion for me - she looks average on screen sometimes a bit off to be honest but I am still a fan and will always look for Sonam at any event as she is guaranteed to be the best dressed there!

oh - one more thing - no one does red lips like Sonam!!

Eye Candy

Just stunning!

To all things Sunherri like a crow

I have been keeping an eye on 'Sunherri Outfits' for some time now and I like the way she produces nice clean outfits at a good price. What I like best is that she uploads photos of fabrics available in the market that can be stitched however you want. Turnaround appears to be pretty quick and prices are fair for casuals and light party wear. She is always very quick to get back to me and helpful with details etc.  Despite me always asking and not buying (yet) she is always polite and patient - I hope to move forward from my window shopping one day but for the time being here are a few of my favs.

To start with is the Maria B inspired outfit - I think this has been made quite well and and considering this is roughly £130 its a good option for a party goer on a budget. It provides quite a heavy yet stylish look which can easily been worn for a wedding or the like. It looks quite nice n the mannequin with an average quality photo (I've seen amazing outfits photograph badly under such conditions) so I imagine it will be prettier on. Sometimes I think we spend a fortune trying to get the perfect kaam, fabric etc. when you don't always need to go all out and a similar effect can be achieved with the right styling and look.

Below are some of the fabrics currently uploaded, I particularly like the Jamevaar and Palachi combo - in my head it seems to work - but who knows ;)

Lace and velvet combo on this one... two trends combined!

Embossed Velvet - very elegant!

Lastly my current favourite is this beige embroidered outfit - this appears to be a Manish Malhotra inspiration which seems to work quite nicely with the fabrics used

I think Sunherri Outfits is a good option for casual/ light party wear and for something heavier when on a budget. Her prices seem reasonable and she appears to be reliable too from the feedback I've seen on her page

Helllooooooo 2012!

I was in the middle of composing a post on 2011, about how its been a good year and a year I will always remember for weddings... anyway blah blah blah - I saw something which was way more interesting before I even got to finish that!

Check out Hello India's special covers to mark Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla's 25 years in the industry. This duo is one of my absolute favourites - I am a sucker for traditional looking classics and these guys produce some of the most intricate yet elegant outfits out there. I've seen a few of their outfits and the workmanship they have is second to none!

The ladies below in particular the Khannas and Bachchans are well known for their love of the brand and are often seen the wearing the design duos creations.

My favourite outfit has to be Twinke Khannas anarkali - wish I could see the actual outfit - bet its amazing!! I'd like to add no one does big hair like Dimple - she looks stunning!

On a side note - Sara Ali Khan is such a pretty girl and its a shame as I don't think this shoot does her justice- in the few pics I have seen of her around she is always dressed very elegantly and modestly too - Hope Bollywood doesn't get the better of her!

PS what do you guys think of Amrita's shoes? They are like traditional Khusse with a platform - I wonder if this is a twist from the designers or if this particular style is native to somewhere...?