Sunday 25 August 2013

Beach Wear : Cut Out Back

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How to wear Cutout Backs as Beach Wear

Back in February 2013, while holidaying in Goa we found this Cut Out Back Top for a steal near Anjuna Beach. So we all decided to pick it up in different colours. Here's how we all wore it

I chose to wear it with a Neon Pink Back Strap Halter Swimwear and a pair of Beige shorts. 



Sini decided to wear it with Polka Dot Swimwear and an Orange Sarong (as in the cover pic)


Rams wore it as a dress

Nams wore it with a Balloon Skirt 

Cut Outs are a huge trend this season and this is one way of wearing it while holidaying. 
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Thursday 22 August 2013

Tête-à-tête Part II - Designer Shallabh Mittal

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Interview of Fashion Designer Shallabh Mittal - Bangalore Fashion Week 2013



Shallabh Radhika, Shallabh Mittal, Bangalore Fashion Week

Another talented Designer Shallabh Mittal, unveiled a fabulous collection during the Bangalore Fashion Week 2013 Winter Festive. His collection had the right mix of the East and the West. The Cocktail Dresses and Evening Gowns with elaborate hand made Embroidery by skilled Indian Craftsmen sure did steal the show. 
Shallabh Radhika, Shallabh Mittal, Bangalore Fashion Week

Here's me talking to him about his collection:

Me: What inspired you to be a Fashion Designer?
Shallabh: Since school I was good in Drawing, therefore after 10th I chose to study fine arts in which I scored the highest. Untill then I was not sure about it and never ever thought of becoming a fashion designer.
Few months after I completed my 10+2, I visited the British council in Delhi where I applied for a 1 year Diploma Course from London College of Fashion. The first 3 months I did not enjoy London, then the 2nd semester of my Fashion Diploma I started liking and enjoying it and at the end of it I decided to apply for a BA (Hons.) Fashion Design and Marketing. Luckily I got through and 3 years went by quickly, it was then that I was confident about what I wanted to do once I was done with my studies.
So here I am, Shallabh Radhikaby Shallabh Mittal

Shallabh Radhika, Shallabh Mittal, Bangalore Fashion Week

·    Me: How would you define your personal style?
Shallabh: My style is very Classy and English; you will mostly see me in Shirts, Jeans and a pair of Loafers

·   Me: What was your Inspiration for your latest collection? How would you define the style your line exemplifies?
Shallabh: This time for fall winter-13, I was inspired by both the British and Indian Cultures, so I mixed both the styles. The cuts and shapes you see in the collection have been influence by my journey to UK and the details such as Hand embroidery on Pashmina fabric is an Indian technique, which makes the collection look elegant and classy.
Shallabh Radhika, Shallabh Mittal, Bangalore Fashion Week 
·    Me: Who are some of your favourite designers?
Shallabh: There are few names which keep rolling in my mind but, right now the first name that comes up is Roberto Cavalli.

·    Me: What advice do you have for aspiring fashion designers?
Shallabh: In the Fashion Industry you have to always keep learning, improving and inventing something new, even I’m learning so I can’t give any advice.  

·    Me: Where can readers see/buy your designs ? 
Shallabh: They can visit our website www.shallabhradhika.comand email us on shallabh@shallabhradhika.com, info@shallabhradhika.com and very soon we will be available at all the major cities in India.


A few of my favorite pieces from his previous collection include a Shrug, a dress and skirts with Origami Details 

Shallabh Radhika, Shallabh Mittal, Bangalore Fashion Week

That's all for now.. I hope you loved the beautiful dresses by Shallabh Mittal. Don't forget to leave me your comments

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Sunday 18 August 2013

Jumpsuits: Casual Wear

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HOW TO WEAR JUMPSUITS 

I love the comfort a Jumpsuit gives, the Silhouette is soo.. easy and flirty. 
How to wear Jumpsuits
You can team it with a Blazer and wear it to Work or You team it with blingy accessories and a Clutch for an evening out, or just wear them with a pair of Brogues for Brunch or Shopping with Friends.

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Wednesday 14 August 2013

DIY : High Waist Skirt from a Dress

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DIY Cutomised High Waist Skirt from a Dress

Hello!

I recently sort of burnt an awesome dress of mine from Allen Solly while ironing. (Psst...I hope its not just me who's Careless!) I din't want to throw this dress coz it fitted me perfectly and the prints on it are very cute and very ME!

  



So, I got creative and came up with this idea of turning it into a Skirt by chopping it off just above the waist.

   

 I then fastened a zipper to make the skirt fit perfectly around the waist and also a Belt hook for a belt to define my waist.


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Saturday 10 August 2013

Tête-à-tête with Designer - Pallavi Naidu

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Conversation and feature Fashion Designer Pallavi Naidu


I'm a South Indian as well, my Mom grew-up wearing Langa-Davanis. Although I have few of them in my closet, I do not wear them as a pair. I always bring in a twist; eg.: pair the skirt with a pair of Boots and a Leather Jacket or pair the Blouse with a Drop Crotch Pant. I remember my relatives telling me:

"What's wrong with you??! Why are you even spoiling a beautiful (expensive) ensemble by pairing it with weird looking Pants and Jackets". 


So, Pallavi Naidu's Collection for me was a huge inspiration. It proved that we can wear Indian traditional attire by making it look fresh and in sync with current trends in terms of colour, Fabrics, Prints, Blouse patterns embracing the fact that traditional outfits can be given an edgy twist.


Here's 'Me' in conversation with Pallavi Naidu:

Me:  What inspired you to be a Fashion Designer?
Pallavi: I like creating new things. Information or innovations fascinate me, from which I derive my inspiration. I like mixing up things just to see what happens, irrelevant to the circumstances. Joining NIFT, helped me in processing and executing my designs. Soon after which, I worked for renowned designers in Mumbai, for hands-on experience in the fashion industry. When I thought I was ready to launch, I resigned the company and started working on my own.

Me: What’s your personal style?
Pallavi: Something that I’m comfortable in. Its often a tee or a kurta with a pair of jeans.

Me: You took the Langa-Davani/Voni Tradition to a whole new level with fresh colours and fabrics.What inspired your latest collection? How would you define the style your Collection ‘PALLU’ exemplifies?
PallaviThis is my debut collection and it’s a creative experimentation which I believe would be accepted by girls who want to try something ethnic yet more casual and street smart. The look of this collection is outgoing in its own way. The use of denims and knits itself gives the feeling for leisure and dreaminess.  So I teamed it up with colored Gandhi glasses for a day-out-look. My inspiration is my vicinity and my tradition. Our moms were told to wear half sarees as a daily wear in those days, but I didn’t find that tradition to be continuing and I thought why not come up with a casual line of langa voni. PALLU means a loose end of a saree, which I thought was apt for this collection.
  


Me: I heard Arjun Khanna say “If we do not exhibit a Wedding Collection we’ll be out of business this season”. When all the other designers were only concentrating on a wedding collection for the impending season, what made you come up with a collection that defied this tradition? 
PallaviThis is a winter collection. If its only wedding collection, then people have to hunt for       weddings to happen just to wear the wedding collection. I designed keeping the season in mind.

MeWho is your muse? Who do you think is eternally beautiful, stylish and inspired/inspires you the most?
PallaviIndrani Dasgupta! I love her features and she is just gorgeous.


MeWho is/are your favorite designer/s? What do you like about him/her/them?
PallaviI have favorites depending on the collections they showcase. I can’t pick one in particular.

MeWhat advice do you have for aspiring fashion designers? 
Pallavi: Haven’t reached a stage where I can give advices. I’m learning myself.

MeWhere can readers see and get their hands on your collection?
Pallavi: We haven’t retailed yet. But the website and other retail addresses are coming up soon. Meanwhile they can contact us through email: design@pallavinaidu.in, or follow us on facebook and twitter.

MeIs there Anything else you'd like to say?
PallaviQuoted by Alexander McQueen, which I truly relate to: “I think there is beauty in everything. What ‘normal’ people would perceive as ugly, I can usually see something of beauty in it.”
Me: True That! :)

Hope I've captured the spirit of the designer well enough, to inspire you to continue pairing ethnic ensembles with a twitst. You can follow Pallavi Naidu on Facebook here! Also here's the previous article 'Trend Report on Pallavi Naidu's collection' Do leave me your comments! 

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