HOT PICKS FOR BRAVING THE COLD!!

Don't you simply love the winters? Apart from the nip in the air, the lovely jackets, there are also the fabulous celebrations to look forward to!! So all in all it is a total win win situation. These are some of my favorite picks of the season to make things easier for you. So lets glam up!!

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Mango Big shoulder Shift dress ($164)

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Alexander Mc Queen Black and Gold Leather (720 GBP)

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Cutie cream tiered embellished dress - Dorothy Perkins (35 GBP)

Mini Pandora Clutch

Mini Pandora Clutch (2.198 EUROS)

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Moon Moire Dress- FCUK ($170)

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Jimmy choo Java braided leather peep toe boots ($998)

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Forever in blue dress ($50)

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Flair Velvet by Juicy Couture ($198)

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Relaxed Fit Dress- Mango (43 GBP)

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Barneys New York Studded Satchel ($695)

Which is closer to your style?

THE URBAN APPAREL CONTEST !!

A warm HI! to all my readers. I really want to apologize for not being in touch with you guys for so long since I was a little busy but you know what, this won’t happen again. . I promise!!

Anyways lets move on to bigger and better things. December has finally arrived and I am almost giddy with the anticipated glee of holiday shopping, winter sales, Christmas giveaways, discounts and the works!! And I have surely great news for you fashionistas out there.

Do you guys remember “Urban Apparel”; the online fashion store which has like the most fashionable items in cyberspace??  I am sure you do… Well they surely know how to celebrate the holiday season with style to say the least. Starting from the end of November, they are holding a little contest to celebrate the holiday season and anyone can join!! This is a one-off giveaway contest where they are giving out free shopping money, giveaways and discounts to anyone who join in.  And this is not the best part… Every contestant gets 15% Discount Voucher Right Away! (I am not kidding). The winners get $ 300 plus the item they like. So what you waiting for… START CELEBRATING!!



CONTEST RULES:

• Just pick your favorite item from TheUrbanApparel.com and post the item on their Facebook Event Wall.


• Get creative and tell them why you want it and who it’s for!


• Next step is to click ‘Share’ the item on your own wall.


• Invite your friends to ‘like’ their Facebook Page & Attend this Event.

Tips: Get as many of them to ‘like’ your post! (Very important!

Don’t forget to add “Urban Contest” as your friend so they can contact you in case you win!

LET'S TALK MORE GOODIES:

Every contestant gets 15% Discount Voucher Right Away! After that they will select the niftiest idea and the most ‘Liked’ post.

The Winner:

Gets the item he/she picks AND $300 to spend on anything at TheUrbanApparel.com.

First Runner-up:

$200 & the item

Second Runner-up:

$100 & the item

TEN other most ‘liked’ posts will also get the items they pick for FREE



* Click here to see more details of how to join & win!

* The contest ends at the strike of midnight on December 15, 2010

The URBAN APPAREL; ARE YOU EDGY AND REBELLIOUS!!

I love online shopping; who doesn't? The convenience, the fabulous prices, the great variety of brands, the designs are bound to get a thumbs up right? And The Urban Apparel fits the bill to the T. TheUrbanApparel.com is a destination for the creative and individualistic people (That's totally me :D), people who live the edgy city lifestyle. You like something hip, fun, playful, creative but then again you dabble with chic and design led fashion, then I am sure you will adore this place in cyber space.

The selection of clothing caters for the sophisticated tastes and needs of all those who like to dress for all occasions be it parties, work or casual. There is everything you need for both men and women be it jumpsuits, accessories, bags, ties, belts, scarves, jewellery ... (The list is endless). Not the place known for ordinary street style, TheUrbanApparel.com prides itself in its exclusive and limited edition items which are launched at the website on a regular basis. And if these were not enough to grab your attention then I know what will.. SALES.. yes they have under $10 sales as well!! Now how can anyone say no to that ??

Some of the brand new arrivals: (Since a picture is worth a thousand words)

The brand collection "Strike a pose collection" by Mama Say Zeed is an unmistakable eclectic fusion of utilitarian street style and contemporary trends. It's all about casual styling with an edge.  No rules and specific directions, the range offers a great variety of unique pieces that can be styled into so many different looks, from casual printed cotton dresses to cutout t-shirts. Also featured in the collection are cropped tees, striped dresses, artfully cutout tops and dresses and many more. Each piece is great on its own or for layering and simply dress to impress.

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Image courtesy www.theurbanapparel.com

The another Fabulous collection from www.theurbanapparel.com is the "Fall into Black". Take a look

Black is one of my favourite colours. This Fall/Winter 2010-11, TheUrbanApparel.com takes us back to the basic of Black with the ‘Fall Into Black’ collection. The season’s best affordable fashion finds.  Black – the color of authority & power, night & darkness, and style & timelessness.

I am on my way to find me some black finds... Care to join me?

MONSOON MADNESS!!

The rains are in full swing and I am totally loving it. I feel like relaxing all the time but with all the mega shopping events across the city, I seem not to be able to stay indoors at all. After all shopping is like a magnetic to all the ladies!! I am just loving the sale they in Wills lifestyle. Its one of my favourite stores and with the flat 60% off, they have really made very happy :D

Some of my recommendations to stay stylish in this season:



    MONSOON MADNESS

Be sure to let me know what you like!! :)

ANIMAL PRINTED BANGLES

I am always on the hunt for anything new; from that trendy new café to an eye-catching accessory, I like to experiment! Since my last fashion obsession (Read cocktail ring) is running low nowadays I decided to dive into the pursuit of something worthwhile. I was looking for something perfect that I could wear it and not look like a clone of thousand others. I mean nowadays everybody is sporting the usual beaded neck pieces, colored bangles, jewelled clips and the likes. So I begun checking out the shops again and was getting morose by the second when these amazing animal printed bangles at the accessorize shop caught my eye. They were gorgeous; unlike those tacky plastic ones they were metallic with animal prints and fit for glam nights!! 

SHOP: Accessorize, Inorbit mall, Mumbai (Malad, Vashi)

PRICE: Rs 300 for a set of 3

 I will surely put the pictures as soon as I can but till then I browsed and found these equally wonderful ones online. Check it out and let me know if these fascinate you too!!



Leopard and gold bangle set ($48)

These are almost identical to the ones that I saw at accessorize!!



Kristen's Gold Metal animal print bangle-set of 3 ($30)



 Kenneth Jay Lane bracelet, Animal Print Bangle-Macy's ($120)



 Jessica Simpson-Skinny Leather Bangle Bracelet-Aniaml print ($28)



Aurelia's Orange & Black Tiger Printed Enamel Bangle ($32)

If you're a fan of wooden ones then, these are definitely you!!



 wood animal pu bangle (10 GBP)



 BKE Black animal Bangle Bracelet set ($14)



 Into the wild resin bangle (MARC JACOBS)- $39



 cara accessories animal print bangle ($14)

DOLL IT UP LIKE 90210

I have been an avid follower of Gossipgirl which Ihave always considered as one of the most stylish shows on tv;  and now 90210 has somehow managed to capture my attention. Though I think GG fashion is incomparable, 90210 doesn't exactly dissapoint either. I really love the concept of dressing up for the beach. Where GG showcased the fashion of the upper East side, 90210 focusses on the fashion of the rich and famous Beverly hill residents. Fashion can be so different but at the same time uber stylish too!! As i always say 'variety is the spice of life'.



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Though I love all the four girls (naomi, ade, silver and anne) its silver (third from left) whom I totally adore. With her short chic haircut to that amzing but subtle eyemake up that she sports, she is totally a 90210 stylista. I just love her layered clothing stlye and the stylish gold neckpieces. So I decided to attempt the task of bringing her striking wardrobe to my blog and make a collage of it. Hope you like it!!



Jessica Icon by FloJu - credit!! ♥



SILVER- POLYVORE

Ann Demeulemeester Open front silk jacket (920 GBP)

Lace Turn Up Shorts ($125)

Phi Silk mesh-trim camisole ($371)

Christian Louboutin black woven nappa 'Coussin 140' platform booties ($1276)

karen walker fall out dress ($178)

Tarina Tarantino - White Widow Cameo Anywhere Clip (Ivory) - Accessories ($56)

ROMAINE 140 PLATFORM SANDALS (787 GBP)

Silver engraved bangle set (10GBP)

Tiffany Signature™Pearl Necklace ($5150)

Eyeshadow - Night Sun ($23)

Maybelline New York - Eye Studio Lasting Drama Gel Eyeliner (01 Black)...($18)

So you like the look. Leave a comment and let me know!!

JIMMY CHOO- DO I NEED TO SAY ANYTHING MORE!!

Though I am mad about these gorgeous shoes, its my friend who is totally gaga over them. So I thought I will do a piece on them and give her a chance to drool some more :). Like me she also believes that a shoe is like the most important of all and we share the same zeal and passion to go shopping for shoes and more shoes till we are totally broke !! So heres to you SAN, my shoeista; cheers!!



Jimmy Choo hot pink leopard print patent 'Gesture' pumps at Bluefly

 

JIMMY CHOO - ELAPHE STRAP LEOPARD JET PUMPS



JIMMY CHOO - CAGE ELAPHE BOOTIE SANDALS



Jimmy Choo 'Clue' Slingback Peep Toe Pump

So any favourites??

JIMMY CHOO- DO I NEED TO SAY MORE!!

Though I adore Jimmy choo, its

SUMMER FASHIONISTA

I have put together some more fabulous stuffs to beat the summer heat as summer fashionistas. Its fun, chic and fabulous!!

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                                                                                              GET TANNED- POLYVORE

Just click on the link above to know more about the fashion pieces displayed above( I have become very lazy nowdays). My favorites from these are the scarlet corset, the blue sky high stilletos and the brushed gold clutch. Simply drool worthy!! Whats yours??

JERSEY COUTURE

I have seriously become addicted to polyvore though I admit I do get all psychotic when I see all the lovely dresses and shoes there!! But the thing is I really love mixing and matching stuffs. It's so much fun and creatively challenging also. This week I put my heart and soul to create this set for the jersey couture contest there. Hope you like it!! Please let me know what you think about this.

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                                                                                      ILLUSIONS !!-POLYVORE

I love vintage so I gave the background a vintage feel with the pink laced couches and the retro disco ball. The ruffled yellow LINDA CORAL dress paired up with the purple leopard print stilletos ($115)  is tricky and conventional but works if you accessorize it well. The DEVI KROELL Large frame clutch ($1790) is amazingly chic and provides a touch of  sophistication to the whole ensemble. The LENORA DAME FLORAL BIB necklace ($98) is elegant and glam. HEIDI'S VINTAGE STYLE PURPLE ADJUSTABLE CRYSTAL ring ($25) is my favorite.

You can click on the link below the picture to know more about the pieces.

COCKTAIL RINGS

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One of the perfect accessories this summer is the cocktail ring. Rings have always been my favorite piece of accessory. They are elegant and not in the face flashy if you know what I mean. It's really wonderful to see how a rather small piece of jewellery can do so much for your whole ensemble. I have always preferred them over neck pieces or even earings!! You can wear it to a party, for an evening out or brunch with your friends...And the best thing about them is that they won't get lost when you dance crazily in a club unlike earings which after a night of partying magically vanish from my ears or at least one of them does.... So yeah I am loving these cocktail rings.  

There are loads of them in different designs available everywhere. Though they are just seeping in the stores now, I could see loads of them in striking colors in many shops.  

 Aldo accessories has a great collection starting from small diamond encircled pearl rings to different colored gems studded in silver bands. They also have these cute light gold colored flower rings in different sizes, shapes and colors. I would recommend the intricately designed floral petal ones and the gem studded serpent ones. They are moderately priced from Rs 325 onwards. I also found some white pearl rings which are classic, elegant and looks chic with almost every outfit. A silver ring set with a black square-cut gem is a must-have to go with those little satin dresses!!  

Colaba causeway never fails me.  If your budget is a little less, then colaba causeway is your savior. Though you have to hunt a little, you are sure to find some great pieces there. If you like antique or vintage ones, then this place will blow you away. From the silver rings studded with colorful oval gems to semi-precious ones, it's all here. The rings mostly are not flashy and has a vintage feel to them. A little bargaining also will go a long way!!  

Then we have all those great designer pieces that are drool worthy. I can't have enough of the rings by Monique pean, Roberto Cavalii, yves saint laurent and Christina Rotondaro. 

 

 

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                                                                      Monique pean tourmaline ring

                                                                     Shop at www.barneys.com 

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                                                          Roberto Cavalli Swarvoski crystal Rose Ring

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                                               Yves Saint Laurent Arty Cornaline Ring 

I have seriously become very lazy nowadays. Though fashion is changing everyday, I still find myself struggling to find something to write about!! The other day in the mall, I couldn't even find one dress that I liked and those which managed to catch my attention were way overpriced. hmm.. So much for shopping therapy!! I guess I have to find something else to comfort me ..

JUMPSUITS

I have been closely watching the revival of the jumpsuit trend. Slowly but surely its making its way and seeping into the summer fashion scene and I for one is pleased. I still remember the dungrees that I used to adore wearing years back, which then gradually had faded away. Well in fashion, what goes around, comes around and it has with loads of glam no less. Jumpsuits can be a little tricky to wear but you can select the one that suits your body type.

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                                                                       NY Fashion week Spring 2009 Runway Trends

The resort wear collection from Chanel has a very spring-summer feel to it. The fabrics been used are light weight and breezy making them ideal choices for the hot summer evenings. The full length jumpsuits suit long legs so people who are petite can either wear stilettos or else go for something shorter and above the knees. Also a v necked style creates an illusion of height.

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                                                                                        Resort Wear 2011, Chanel

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                                                                                           Resort wear 2011, Chanel

I like the short styled jumpsuits as they are great for summers and looks very chic and glam. also it suits all body types so very versatile.

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                                                                                                PQ Fall 2010 Runway

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It is best to avoid very loose fitted jumpsuits as it doesn't look good hanging. At the same time, tight fitted ones also need to be worn accordingly. Jumpsuits suit all occasions.. Shopping, Brunches, Evenings and also for those night outs. If you are bored with wearing the same old LBD's and skirts, then just jump into one, accessorize with sky-high heels and blingy belts and watch heads turn.

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                                                                           Emilio Pucci- Fall ready to wear 2010

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                                                                                                Sonia Rykiel Fall 2010

Other than the sequined and satin ones, You can also opt for the animal printed ones.

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                                                                             Emanuel Ungaro- Fall 2010 Ready to Wear