Celebs at Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2011

Who: Kareena Kapoor

Having see Manish Malhotra's collection at the fashion week, I think Kareena could have chosen a more "visually, stunning" piece to wear. This one is nice but not really breathtaking. She does a have lovely back!

Who: Shamita Shetty

Love the fusion of east and west - the Banarsi border on a modern silhouette. The color is also very eye pleasing and I think I have started liking Shamita more than Shilpa on the red carpet. Both sisters still need to fix their accessorizing.

Who: Sonali Bendre

The color block dress with two pastel colors is just divine. A touch of embellishments on the neckline gives it a sophisticated touch. The black/white outfit is also nice but I didnt like the bling-y belt.

Who: Sophie Choudry

Sophie gets it right on both occasions sticking to simple, sexy dresses. I heart her black/gold shoes in the second pic. I Want!

Who:Jacqueline Fernadez, Narmaada Ahuja

Both, Jacqueline and Narmaada, wore outfits by Masaba at the presentation of her collection at Lakme Fashion week, 2011.
Which one did you like better? hmm, I will go with Narmaada's outfit becoz the addition of dupatta/scarf makes her outfit look more elegant.

Who: Monica Dogra, Mansi Scott

Both dresses are lovely but Mansi spoils her outfit with really bad choice of shoes and bag.

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

Weekend Roundup

Who: Sonam Kapoor
Where: Shahid Kapoor bday bash

Bed-sheet tied up with string or lovely grecian dress ?? You decide.

Who: Suzanne Khan
Where: At her "Charcoal project"

Suzanne kept it simple in a very feminine and flattering LBD in a classic silhouette - a close-fitted bodice and full-flare skirt nipped with a skinny belt. The pleating on the sleeve and tiers on the skirt add a new twist to the old classic. Love!

Who: Preity Zinta
Where: Suzanne Khan "Charcoal project"

Love is blind, so is adoration:-) I refuse to see Preity's washed out face or her common-place front-ruffle dress. I think she just rocks!!

Who: Katrina Kaif, Twinkle Khanna
Where: Suzanne Khan "Charcoal project"

Katrina succeeded in doing the impossible - making florals look as dull as the ditch water. And as if the dress wasn't depressing enough, Katrina paired it with drab brown accessories.
Twinkle also wore some dull colors but by adding a bright green bag and layered gold necklace, she totally elevated her outfit. All hail the queen of accessorizing!!

Who: Shilpa Shetty, Sophie Choudry
Where: Suzanne Khan "Charcoal project"

Wow, Shilpa's body is a work of art! Just one question - how do you sit in that dress or more importantly, breath?

A wraparound dress and a tulip hemline - both are my favorites and no wonder, I love Sophie's outfit. The color is great and I like her choice of accessories.

Who: Gauri Khan, Farah Ali Khan
Where: Suzanne Khan "Charcoal project"

Is that really you, Gauri? Gauri in something that is not bright orange, OTT or blinding us! And she is looking good! Gauri is hip and trendy in a masculine pants worn with a very feminine halter top. I just hope she keeps it up.
Farah also looks trendy in her slim cigarette pants worn with a loose white top and teamed with red clutch and red lips. Not sure about her hairstyle - I think its too teenagerish for such a sophisticated outfit.

Who: Rani Mukherjee, Genelia D'souza, Sonali Bendre
Where: Shahid Bday bash

Rani - Whoa, why is she so orange?Is she preparing to be a pumpkin in her next movie?
Genelia - Lacy leggings with a sheer blouse?? No one is that cute enough to make such an outfit work!
Sonali - She is having a serious relationship with bib necklaces and I am not complaining!

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

A post of few words...

Who: Neha Dhupia
Where: Ceat cricket awards

This outfit could have worked but for the bizarre embellishment on her bust.

Who: Anushka Sharma
Where: "Chak Dhoom Dhoom" show

Isnt her anarkali just Divine? White/gold is my favorite combination and I like the way the deisgner added a layer of net - makes the whole outfit look ethereal. Anushka's slender, narrow frame gives it a lovely air of femininity.

Who: Sameera Reddy
Where: Neeta Lulla-ING card launch

Hon, we will need a lot of great outfits on the red carpet to make us forget this one.

Who: Chitrangada Singh
Where: "Yeh Saali Zindagi" premiere

This has to be the most fanciest tissue dispenser I have ever seen! A rare misstep by the gorgeous Chitrangada.

Who: Sonali Bendre
Where: Zakir Hussain concert

This outfit is perfect example of one great piece (top) can totally elevate your look.

photo credits: filmicafe.com, pinkvilla.com

Of weddings and receptions

The bride and the groom

Who: Neelam and Sameer Soni

Congrats to Neelam on her wedding. Wish them a long and happy married life!

Who: Shilpa Shetty

What is there not to love!!? That is one stunning saree! The equally gorgeous top/blouse emphasizes her dainty clavicle bones and Shilpa looks very delicate and sophisticated here. A total slam dunk!

Who: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Rani Mukerjee
Where: At Neelam's reception

Whats there to love? Aishwarya dress is blah and Rani's dress is just tacky - Forever 21 meets Dollar store!!

Who: Karisma Kapur
Where: Neelam's wedding, Wedding reception

How does Karisma do it - she is impossible chic all the times! Never into fashion fads, Karisma sticks to classy silhouttes in subtle colors with perfectly matched accessories. She is one of the few people who get get away with matchy-match stuff.

Who: Sonali Bendre
Where: Neelam's wedding, Reception

The first time I saw the pic, I liked Sonali's saree but the more I looked, the more I found it frumpy. She fares better in the multi-colored outfit and I love the color of her shoes.

Who: Raveena Tandon
Where: Neelam's Wedding, Reception

The colors of Raveena's saree are pretty but the design/style combined with her hairstyle ages her by 20 years. She recovers very nicely with her outfit for the reception. Striking green color that plays well with the gold design, lovely halter neck top and exquisite necklace!

Who: Amrita Arora
Where: Neelams' wedding, reception

The crushed red velvet outfit is not that bad but the golden saree is the one that caught my eye . Teaming it with a golden-yellow clutch was a smart move. No to Amrita's Goldilocks hairstyle!

Who: Laila Khan
Where: Neelam's wedding, reception

That red stops you in your track, doesn't it? Since the color is so eye-searing, I think the designer did a good think by keeping the saree simple - no superfluous embroidery - and letting the color be the star. The necklace is perfect with the saree. If Laila soared at the wedding, then she stumbled at the reception in that cheapy color combo.

photo credits: filmicafe.com

Events: Star Screen awards 2011

Who: Katrina Kaif

Wow, Katrina rocks this color like nobody's business. She sizzles in a red Notte gown by Marchesa. Katrina tends to favor white/beige outfits but occasionally goes over to the bright side. I really like it that she is dressing up more on the red carpet.

Who: Kalki Koechlin

You are either gonna love or hate this dress, there is no in between. Kalki in her favored designer - Preeti Kapoor. At first, I didn't quite like it as its too neon but the style is interesting and unusual and Kalki's gorgeous smile won me over.

Who: Sonali Bendre, Chitrangada Singh

Both the ladies totally own the red carpet!!

Sonali wore a beautiful teal gown with a bib necklace. One single accessory makes her gown so much more interesting.

Chitrangada wore a green Shane and Phalguni Peacock dress that was earlier worn by Asin during the Dubai premiere of "London dreams". She kept her makeup and hair simple and is flawless example of great style.

Who: Dia Mirza, Sonal Chauhan

Cant make much of Dia's gown but the shade is unusual and the shoes so wrong:-)

Sonal knows you cant go wrong in anything that hugs ur curves and is all sparkly. She looks fantastic in a silver sequins gown.

Who: Mahie Gill, Amrita Rao

Looks like Mahie's dress got caught in a shredder on her way out! Not knowing what to do, she applied her makeup twice thinking that slutty makeup might distract the viewers...

Amrita is bland and boring in this outfit. At least Mahie is showing her boobs!!

Best Dressed List - 2010

Thanks for voting!! Here are the winners and thankfully there are no acceptance speeches:-)

Best Magazine Cover

Elle - Aishwarya Rai


Best Dressed - Sari

Who: Aishwarya Rai

Best Dressed - Bandage dress

Who: Twinkle Khanna

Best Dressed - LBD

Who: Dia Mirza

Best Dressed in Blue

Who: Sonam Kapoor

Best Dressed on Red carpet ( Four-way tie)

Who: Priyanka Chopra, Lara Dutta

Who: Sonali Bendre, Shahzahn Padamsee

Worst Dressed Celeb

Who: Monikangana Dutta

Best Dressed 2010 - Red carpet

Who: Asin, Kangana Ranuat, Aishwarya Rai

Who: Dia Mirza, Neha Dhupia, Sonali Bendre

Who: Priyanka Chopra, Lara Dutta, Shazahan Padamsee

Who: Kangana, Deepika Padukone, Lara Dutta

Style roundup

Who: Sushmita Sen
Where: Unveiling of Saisha design lable by Shama Sikander

Sushmita keeps it simple in a white frilly top and skinny jeans at a store opening. The top isnt winning any points from me but she makes the whole thing work.

Who: Sonali Bendre
Where: Oral B promotions

Another white top and skinny jeans combination. Sonali looks gorgeous and stylish and by pairing a slim fitting top with her jeans, really plays up her slim silhouette. The only sore point is the plastic, tacky beads..

Who: Prachi Desai
Where: Oral B promotions

Looks like someone has a new stylist:-) Either that or someone has done an intervention becoz Prachi has stopped wearing her plain-Jane terribly bor-r-ring dresses. Next on Prachi's to-do list, a new hair stylist!!

Who: Shahzahn Padamsee
Where: First look at "Dil to baccha hai"

Love, love the color and jeweled neckline. Shahzahn styled her her lovely asymmetrical dress with gold accessories. She looks cute and fresh.

Who: Urmila Matondakar
Where: At a wedding

Urmila wore a really loong anarkali to a wedding recently. The color is nice and the velvet at the hemline gives it a luxe look. I would have preferred this without the ugly sleeves...

photo credits: filmicafe.com, bollywoodhungama.com