Showing posts with label Indian Fashion Blogger. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Indian Fashion Blogger. Show all posts
What's in my Bag | Work Edition
Hello, Dancebee Fam! In this video, I am giving you a glimpse of the essentials that I don't leave my house without. All of us have our own set of bag essentials, whether it's at work, college or a date. Here's my 'Work' bag and everything that I like to carry with me. Let me know in the comment section below - what's that one thing that you can't leave your home without!
PS: Really sorry about the distorted BG audio quality. Faced major issues while filming this. Hope you guys enjoy watching this video, irrespective of the BG audio madness.
The LFW Round Up with Dancebee | Day 5
It all comes down to the day when the celebrations hits a peak and preps for the grand finale kick off in style. After a week long fashion fiesta, the last day at Lakmè Fashion Week was a glam affair with striking appearances and some memorable showcases. Apart from some celebrity showstoppers, the day also saw a huge turnout at some much awaited showcases, especially that of designer Gaurang Shah. For those of you who missed all the action on our social media platforms, here's the lowdown from Day 5 at Lakmè Fashion Week.
Movements of the Sea at Abha Choudhary's 'Coral 101' and Sustaintable elements at Raamz Design Studio's 'Geo-Metron'
Ode to Bridal Wear at Anushree Reddy's 'An Indian Summer' and Garden Romance at label Vrisa's 'Bagh-e-Gul'
Elegance personified with Gaurang Shah's 'Muslin'
Abstract textures with Paridhi Jaipuria and Intricate embroideries with Jayanti Reddy
Relaxed vibes at Khanijo's 'Summer Sojourn' and Timeless story of love at Vineet-Rahul's 'Gulnar'
Regal glamour at Divya Reddy's 'Shahibzadi'
The Bidri Magic with Sashi Vangapalli
The LFW Round Up with Dancebee | Day 1
The S/R 2017 edition of Lakmè Fashion Week kicked off in style yesterday. From the busy lanes of South Mumbai, LFW has now made it's way into the heart of BKC, with Jio Garden as the new venue. After an exciting opening showcase feat Monisha Jaising and showstopper Sonakshi Sinha on a luxury cruise ship, Day 1 at LFW was packed with interesting showcases, an exciting product launch and of course, the good ol' Bollywood glam. It was also took a step towards LFW's special focus on breaking stereotypes, diversity and inclusivity through their shows, designers and models, among others. Here's a round up of all the action that took place on Day 1 at the ongoing Lakmè Fashion Week.
Sustainable Style with 11.11 Eleven Eleven's 'The Khadi Way'
Gypsy Magic with Urvashi Kaur's 'Vasa'
Vintage dreams with'Ka-Sha'
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| Karishma Shahani Khan's Ka-Sha |
Pristine hues with Antar-Agni's 'Free and Nothing'
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| Ujjawal Dubey's Antar Agni |
Going Easy Breezy with Eka
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| Rina Singh's EKA |
Redefining Fashion with Amit Aggarwal's 'Seamless'
Cars, Bollywood and Action with Kunal Rawal's 'Race of Separates'
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| Designer Kunal Rawal with showstopper - Actor Varun Dhawan |
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The Festive Brigade | Lakme Fashion Week W/F 2016
It's that time of the year again. Models and showstoppers are all set to walk down the runway in outfits that shall speak of glitter and glamour. Sarees, lehengas in rich fabrics with intricate embroidery and the works. The Winter/Festive edition of Lakmè Fashion Week is all set to officially kick start today. Fashion's favourite 5-day long fest shall witness a multitude of Indian designers and present their latest collections for Fall/Winter. It shall mark the arrival of a new season, where bridal, festive and glamorous evening outfits take centre stage. As we get ready to witness the magic unfold, here's a list of some much awaited showcases that we can't wait to watch!
Tarun Tahiliani: Tonight, the designer is all set to open the season with his showcase at a popular South Mumbai college. Tahilini's collection is said to be inspired by Mrinalini Mukherjee's artistry and proudly celebrates the woman of today.
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| Image: Tarun Tahiliani #ReadyToWear collection |
Manish Malhotra: Expect tons of surprises when Manish Malhotra takes over the runway. The designer's special showcase in association with Etihad, takes a never before seen 'tech' route. Malhotra's showcase is touted to be India's first virtual reality fashion show. Adding excitement to this showcase will be two celebrity showstoppers - Sushant Singh Rajput and Shraddha Kapoor. Expect a lot of trails, embroidery and floral fireworks!
Payal Khandwala: One of our favourite designers, artist - designer Payal Khandwala is all set to unveil her bridal wear line this season. Khandwala has collaborated with Lakmè salon to present the show stopping Illuminate Bridal Collection, which will include some fierce make up and hair looks. We honestly can't wait for this one!
Shantanu and Nikhil: This season, their collection is inspired by torrid love and Spanish tales - that of passion, romance and fearless sensuality. Expect a lot of Spanish influences along with ruffles, embroideries, detailing and dark hues.
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| Images: Shantanu & Nikhil Spanish Affair |
Little Shilpa: Designer Shilpa Chavan will showcase her latest collection in association with alL - a plus size store. This one's gonna be a special show, with plus-size models sashaying down the runway, like a boss.
Sabyasachi: Think zardozi, elegance and stunningly crafted bridal wear and it's tough not to think of Sabyasachi. The season's grand finale designer is all set to 'Illuminate' the runway at a much awaited showcase that will be held at a suburban studio in Mumbai. It will include three stories, that shall form one collection. Outfits from this collection take inspiration from from places like Kashmir, Paris among others. Expect lots of sophisticated red carpet outfits and glamorous evening wear.
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| Image Credits: Sabyasachi 'Firdaus' |
Do you have a favourite? Share your thoughts in the comment box below or join the conversation on Twitter! PS: Don't forget to follow us on Snapchat | Instagram | Twitter and Facebook [ID: @priyaadivarekar] for live updates from Lakmè Fashion Week W/F 2016!
Love,
The Dancebee
Anushka Sharma at Sultan promotions | Style Files
Anushka Sharma not only managed to win accolades and love for her impeccable performance as the gorgeous Aarfa in Sultan, but also scored points for her sartorial choices during the promotional leg of the film. From casual, relaxed vibes to sleek and sophisticated, Anushka aced every look with great confidence and the perfect make up - hair combination. We take a look at her top picks during the Sultan promotions. Do you have a favourite? Coz' we sure do.
At the trailer launch in Nikhil Thampi
Trailer launch in Nikhil Thampi - Anushka pulled off the ultimate girl boss avatar at Sultan trailer launch in Mumbai. For the occasion, which was a grand event at a Mumbai studio, Anushka picked an all black pant suit by Nikhil Thampi with metallic gold detailing on the waist. Sleek, straight hair with fresh make up and light coral lips blended perfectly with her overall look. We couldn’t take our eyes off the studded pair of Louboutin flats, which added a nice touch of bling to an otherwise noir dominated look.
Video Promotional Activities in Verandah
Who cares about Monday blues when Anushka was busy rocking a denim day. She carried off this casual outfit in the prettiest way and rocked the season’s hottest trend - off shoulder, with an icy blue top by Verandah. Ripped denims, minimal make up, sleek hair and a pair of studded Valentino ankle strap flats was all she needed to rock this look!
Promotional Activities in H&M
For a day full of promotional activities for her then upcoming film, Anushka kept it simple and stylish with an all black H&M outfit and black peep toes to go with it. Nude lips, minimal make up and sleek hair went well with this look.
On the sets of Udaan in Sabyasachi
To add some glamour and promote her film on a daily soap, Anushka picked a stunning Sabyasachi number with red floral embroidery. We loved the matching pair of earrings by Curio Cottage. Vardhan Nayak’s make up was a mix of rich rouge and cherry, with bold red lips doing and cheek highlights on point. A sleek centre parted bun completed her look.
On the sets of a reality show in Nachiket Barve
One of our favourite looks from the ones sported by Anushka during the Sultan promotions. The actress looked chic and fun in a black Tulipmania number by Nachiket Barve. Right from the big floral detailing to long sleeves and shoulder cut outs, everything about this outfit spelled perfect. Summery fresh make up by Puneet Saini, soft tousled hair by Daniel Bauer and those lovely tie-up black flats; all of them made for a complete winner. Major girl crush on this look!
Success Press Conference in Pull & Bear
Trust Anushka to end the promotional leg of Sultan with a bang, literally! She upped the style game with the perfect athleisure look at the success meet of Sultan in Panvel. A Pull & Bear denim jacket, the perfect jersey dress, pair of white sneakers and reflective round sunglasses in one of our favourite colours; the entire look was put together very well. We like how she tied her hair up in a simple high ponytail (keeping the humid weather in mind) and kept the make up at bare minimal, letting her outfit do all the talking. Her attitude and smile was like the perfect cherry on top.
So, do you have a favourite? Join the conversation on Twitter at @priyaadivarekar or leave a comment below with your pick.
Love,
The Dancebee
Best of IIFA Awards 2016 | Style Files
Saturday turned into a big Bollywood night, as all roads led to Madrid. After all, it was the fourth time that the IIFA Awards had returned to Europe and the host country this year was none other than Spain. And needless to say, it was enough to get our industry folks excited.
The awards night saw a bevy of Bollywood celebrities turn up in their favourite outfits, created by their favourite designers. We got you covered with the best looks from IIFA Rocks in our last post. So, here's presenting some of the hottest looks spotted at the IIFA Awards main event last weekend. Take notes, people!
1. Aditi Rao Hydari
She impressed us with her princess inspired look at the IIFA Rocks. For the main event, the actress chose an emerald green gown by Shantanu & Nikhil, which looked lovely on her. We love how these Outhouse Jewellery earrings compliment the outfit. Adding a charming touch to the look was the gold hair band, with the perfect make up by Elton Fernandez.
2. Bipasha Basu
This newly wedded hottie turned up the heat in a beautiful royal blue ruffled gown by Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla. With hair tied up in an elegant up do, Bipasha added a nice touch of bling with a pair of solitaire earrings by Leshna Shah's Aurelle and a studded cuff by Mahesh Notandas. Minimal make up, with a glossy swipe of lipstick, completed her look.
3. Deepika Padukone
Bollywood's stunning Mastani arrived in style. Deepika Padukone chose a magnificent Sabyasachi creation for the awards night, where she walked home with the Best Actress trophy. Styled by Shaleena Nathani, the outfit - a Godet skirt with cape - is inspired by the Spanish bullfighters. The beautiful emerald necklace and earrings by Tanishq complimented her outfit very well. Slick tied up hair, well defined brows, smokey eyes and barely there lips - Oh! We are floored already.
4. Divya Khosla Kumar
The Yaariyaan director never fails to make heads turn on the red carpet with her sartorial choices. For the awards night, she gave the traditional look a twist by taking us back to the retro era with her sharp eyes and 50's inspired up do (with hair tied up in a bun). The lehanga by Vikram Phadnis fitted her like a dream. We like how she added some fine ethnic jewellery, gajra and a small bindi to the look. Truly beautiful!
5. Sonakshi Sinha
5. Sonakshi Sinha
One of our favourite looks at the IIFA Awards this year has got to be this. Sonakshi Sinha experimented with her outfits at every outing in Madrid, but this Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla look has got to be the winner among all. The actress had her princess moment in this stunning white organza dress, which had some beautiful pearls, sequins and Swarovski crystal work. Right from the hair to bold lips and her studded Louboutins, everything spelled Wow! Love that smile and spunk. Perfect to go with a beautiful outfit like this.
6. Nargis Fakhri
After a powerful appearance at IIFA Rocks, Nargis opted for a sexy Namrata Joshipura number, which was part of the collection showcased by the designed at AIFW 2016. Cold shoulder, nude lips, a slick ponytail, Swarovski earrings and the perfect pout; Nargis Fakhri was ready to rule the awards night with an amazingly stylish look.
7. Priyanka Chopra
Our desi girl aka Quantico star Priyanka Chopra enthralled the audience with a powerful live performance (Yes! She danced on pre-recorded tracks sung by her). She also took home two trophies - one for her performance in Bajirao Mastani, while the other for being the most powerful woman. For the evening, stylist Cristina Ehrlich picked a haute couture number from Elsa Schiaparelli's SS'16 collection. Priyanka looked charming in a lilac silk cigaline gown. Diamond earrings and a studded ring by Cartier were the perfect add-ons. Wine lips, well defined eyes and a slick hair up do was just what this look ordered!
8. Shilpa Shetty Kundra
Shilpa Shetty Kundra looked every inch a diva in this white custom couture gown with gold piping by designers Shantanu & Nikhil. The waist cut outs in this gown perfectly accentuated her curves and as the actress likes to call it, 'the gown fitted her like second skin'. The actress wore her hair open and kept it simple with minimal make up. Gold ear cuffs matched the piping on her gown well and we must say, Shilpa carried off this look with great panache.
Got a favourite? Let us know in the comment box below or join the conversation on Twitter at @priyaadivarekar
Love,
The Dancebee
Best of IIFA Rocks Green Carpet | Style Files
Social media went crazy with live updates of all that happened in Madrid last weekend. After all, it was time for the annual film fiesta - IIFA Awards, where the best of Bollywood showed up. While some won awards, the others walked home with a lot of appreciation for their sartorial choices (Oh, the gorgeous Deepika Padukone walked away with both).
The IIFA weekend kicked off with a press conference, followed by IIFA Rocks, where the best of those who work behind the camera (read - technical department) walked away with a trophy. We've got a round up of the best looks spotted on the IIFA rocks green carpet! Choose your favourite.
1. Deepika Padukone
The lady in black sizzled, as she brought an edgy twist on the green carpet with her Swapnil Shinde outfit. Styled by Shaleena Nathani, our very own Piku looked super hot and carried off the Farah Ali Khan necklace and rings by Anmol Jewels quite well with the outfit. Daniel Baeur's make up was totally on point as he opted for smokey eyes which, needless to say, caught everyone's attention. Oh, and we love that hairdo! Girl, you slay.
2. Aditi Rao Hydari
Aditi looked like she had stepped straight out a fairytale. The gorgeous actress opted for a Saiid Kobeisy number in powder blue. Her overall look was kept simple, with side swept hair and minimal makeup done by artist Elton J Fernandez. Jewels by Anmol jewellery added a touch of bling. Definitely one of our favourite looks from IIFA rocks.
3. Freida Pinto
Freida Pinto opted for a royal blue Elie Saab outfit, which looked great on her. A studded clutch by Sho+Co and jewellery by Jewellerybazaar completed her look. An elegant look, that Freida carried off gracefully with a super sweet smile.
4. Divya Khosla Kumar
Divya Khosla Kumar looked charming. The pretty director - actor opted got her bling on with a beautiful Manish Malhotra outfit. Blush pink lips, drop earrings and hair tied up in a pony completed her sugar sweet look!
5. Bipasha Basu
The newly turned Missus, Bipasha Basu Singh Grover (Yes! That's her new full name) chose a blush pink Sabyasachi embroidered saree for the IIFA rocks evening. The delicate pink clutch and side swept hair with soft curls looked perfect. Bipasha went for a dark, smokey eyes and chose a nude lippie for the look.
6. Nargis Fakhri
Trust Nargis to never disappoint! She rocked the power suit look with an edge. The powder blue suit by Monisha Jaising looked fabulous on Nargis and we love how kept the overall look simple with nude lips and a slick ponytail. The nude pair of sandals compliments the outfit well. Ah! That suit fits her like a dream.
Got a favourite? Do let us know in the comment box below or join the conversation on Twitter at @priyaadivarekar
Love,
The Dancebee
Need For Speed | Adidas Pure Boost ZG Prime
Light, fast and stylish! Everything that a male running enthusiast could ask for and lots more. That's the all new Adidas Pure Boost ZG Prime men's running shoe for you. Super light running footwear, that improves performance, helping you run fast with great energy. Weighing just 8.7 ounces, the Adidas Pure Boost ZG Prime was recently launched in the country, with a special run across South Mumbai. The runners included a mix of professional pacers, members of the Adidas Wolf Pack and select running enthusiasts (including Team Dancebee), who took the stretch from Chowpatty to Gateway of India by storm.
In a vast market filled with different types of shoes dedicated to running, the Adidas Pure Boost ZG Prime is a breakthrough innovation. The upper is designed with adidas Primeknit, which is carefully engineered to naturally expand with your foot while you run, in order to give the runner a more comfortable fit and help reduce irritation. The stretch web inspired outsole flexes and perfectly adapts to your stride, ensuring a smoother run. The midsole has a lightweight cushioning, while the trademark Boost by Adidas ensures that every step ahead is charged with unlimited supply of energy, which results in a better pace.
We tried the Adidas Pure Boost ZG Prime in two trials - one during the South Mumbai run at the launch and later, during a few sessions at the gym. This gave us an idea of how the pair of shoes work in both the natural and artificial environment. Needless to say, this super light yet amazingly efficient pair helped our team member's pace and ensured the run was a smooth affair. The fit was unbelievably comfortable, and one of the best when compared to some other new shoes in the same niche / price range. The pace increased at every subsequent outdoor run and we were extremely happy with the results. Ditto in the gym, where our cardio workouts on the treadmill reached an all new level with these beauties. Plus, the fact that they look stylish is an added bonus! Our only issue? We hope Adidas launches these running beasts in other colours as well (The blue pair available in the US market looks stunning!)
So far, our team member's experience with the Adidas Pure Boost ZG has been a terrific one. If you are looking for a pair that can help better your pace, provide great comfort and look stylish - all at the same time, then look no further. The price you pay for the benefits in return certainly makes the Adidas Pure Boost ZG Prime a true winner.
Outfit Details
T-shirt - Adidas Running
Gym Shorts, Cap - Adidas Originals
Shoes - Adidas Pure Boost ZG Prime
Shot By: Team Dancebee
Model: DJ G Kilogram
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The Dancebee
