DIY#KAREENA STYLE#HOW TO GET THE LOOK—KAREENA KAPOOR KHAN

GET THE LOOK—KAREENA KAPOOR KHAN

We’ve seen Kareena Kapoor Khan looking great way too often so it was about time for a look decode. While she kept it basic with her bootcut denim and military shirt the hero piece was a simple and bright yellow tank top that made all the difference—be it adding colour or offsetting an otherwise grungy outfit. Here’s how you can ace her look...

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She’s mastered the art of playing around with basics. Although all her pieces are simple she’s played it smart by introducing a pop of colour in her outfit with that tank.

Another important element of her look is her denim that flatters her curves perfectly. If you think the bootcut denim is not meant for your body type, you may pick one that complements your body shape in a dark shade of blue.

We like that she’s gone jewellery free, something that not too many stars do. Her statement sunglasses and blow dried locks make this the perfect fuss-free look.

DIY#SHORT SKIRT IN FASHION#LRT DIARIES#FASHION’S CURRENT OBSESSION WITH THE SHORT SKIRT

LRT DIARIES—FASHION’S CURRENT OBSESSION WITH THE SHORT SKIRT

One of the top fashion trends to hit the red carpet is short skirts and short shorts. At the Gucci Summer 2016 show, Salma Hayek looked beautiful in an above-the-knee A-line patent leather skirt. In recent events here many of the young and fashion conscious Bollywood celebs and models were seen in short skirts or shorts.

Bollywood stars Lisa Haydon and Jacqueline Fernandez have been spotted wearing this trend at a recent launch. While Lisa Haydon opted for a 1920s stylefringe skirt, Jacqueline made a bold statement in a bright red skirt. Other stars noticed sporting this trend are Lauren Gottlieb and Monica Dogra.

At the unveiling of the new Vero Moda collection, model Himarsha looked great in short shorts which also resembled a skirt (a "skort") while Gabriella wore a dress from her personal collection which was a mix of a short black skirt and a dress, with a fabulous pair of heels.

Try pairing a short skirt with open-toe heels to make your legs look longer as well as to make it look dressier. For a more casual look or for day wear, try pairing a skirt with brogues. Short skirts and shorts can also look great with ankle high boots. Remember, ballerina style flats are notoriously tough to carry off with short skirts and are best avoided.

LRT Tip: Your legs become the center of attention stands when you wear something short, so keep working out those legs and add a bit of shimmer or bronzer to ensure your legs look their best.

                                                                        

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DIY#STYLE FASHION#LRT DIARIES#BOLLYWOOD CELEBS FLOCK TO JHELUM

LRT DIARIES—BOLLYWOOD CELEBS & FASHION DESIGNERS FLOCK TO ‘JHELUM’

Jhelum, a multi-brand designer store that offers luxury, festive and bridal fashion, opened its doors in Mumbai recently among much fanfare. Jhelum is the brainchild of designer Jhelum Gopal Dalve and her mother Aarti Rele. Several Bollywood stars and celebs along with some of India's top fashion designers came out to celebrate the launch of this new store.

Among the guests present at the launch was actress Shriya Saran wearing a midnight blue JJ Valaya lehenga (which looked superb on her) with her hair in a sideswept style and smokey eyes paired with bright pink lips to top off the look.

Isha Koppikar looked beautiful in a Varun Bahl creation with statement pearl earrings and winged eyeliner, which kept her look modern.

Evelyn Sharma looked pretty in a simpler blue lehenga again by JJ Valaya, while Divya Kumar Khosla was wearing a stylish cape and dhoti outfit by designerAnamika Khanna (the outfit would look good on any red carpet and this would be a perfect look for a cocktail event as well). She wore her hair up and finished her look with minimal makeup and small jhumkis. She definitely stole the show that evening!

Rashmi Nigam wore a midriff baring Varun Bahl creation which she carried off well and Prateik Babbar kept it casual in jeans and a simple top.

The store has been built in a Moroccan style with chandeliers and a gold door, among other embellishments. Apart form designers like JJ Valaya, Manav Gangwani, Suneet Verma, Rina Dhaka and Varun Bahl, Madhoo Shah, Bollywood actor Govinda's daughter Tina Ahuja and many others were seen at the opening.

The guests mingled over champagne and hors d'oeuvres, but every so often, the clothes became the center of attention! Looks like this is going to be a popular store for the celebs!

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DIY#TREND#STRIPED ACCESSORIES ARE THE NEW TRENDS IN FASHION

ON TREND—STRIPED ACCESSORIES ARE THE NEW BASICS

Go beyond the basics with striped accessories in subtle and bold colours that are ruling the casual wear roost this season. Here are our favourite pieces…

A trendy timepiece

Mixing prints is the new bold. An artful blend of colours with a striped dial, we love the way this watch uplifts our everyday outfits. Keep other accessories to a minimum to let the trendy piece get all the deserved attention.

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Old school sneakers

Old school sneakers are a great way to don the striped print. Pepper with a tank and jeans or other classic prints such as plaid.

₹1,297 on anthropologie.com

Boho mobile case

Helps you make a statement every single day, this striped mobile case is a very stylish addition to your accessories collection. And we urge you own as many striped phone and iPad cases to take the print beyond bags, shoes and jewellery.

₹599 on dailyobjects.com

An ethnic scarf

Scarves are a great addition to a girl’s wardrobe and this one with block prints would go with most items in your wardrobe. Simply throw it over your shoulders on a cold night to look winter chic.

₹1,600 on tadpolestore.com

An androgynous backpack

This striped backpack is quite versatile to use and can complete casual and holiday looks alike. Go all white with your clothes and wear black shoes to make a statement with this androgynous piece.

₹1,295 on koovs.com

DIY#STREET STYLE#THIS WEEK#BEST STREET STYLE LOOKS FROM CELEBS AND BLOGGERS

THIS WEEK'S BEST STREET STYLE LOOKS FROM CELEBS AND BLOGGERS

The best place to look for chic and on-the-go ensembles has to be the street style of celebs and bloggers. Check out our best street style picks that will serve you enough inspiration to dress for the week.

Blogger Rach Parcell of ‘Pink Peonies’ shows us a thing or two about dressing for a casual Friday or an evening out with colleagues. As a matter of fact, we’re trying this drawstring denim dress and bright bag combo this week!

Picture credit: Pink Peonies blog

No one adds oomph to any given outfit better than the Kardashians. Kourtney rocks a nude suede ensemble while tactfully giving all that tan a break with a chic, black bag.

Picture credit: Celebritystreetstyle.com

Move over Alexa Chung, American model Gigi Hadid flaunts her envious legs in a pair of ripped denim shorts and doubles up her grunge quotient by clashing prints in her monochrome outfit.

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Blogger Julie Sarinana of ‘Sincerely Jules’ takes her chic to the beach with a boho dress, white hat and minimal silver jewellery. And oh yes, that superb tan too!

Picture credit: Sincerely Jules blog

Blogger Charlotte of ‘The Fashion Guitar’ masters the art of combining white and nude with a pair of shorts and a basic white shirt finished off with fringe sandals.

Picture credit: The Fashion Guitar blog.

Jessica Alba plays it uber cool with a pair of white shorts (on our list of must-haves, ladies) and a simple tank finished with white sneakers.

Picture credit: Celebritystreetstyle.com

Kristin Cavallari breaks her all white outfit with a pop of nude and orange mirrored sunnies for a head-turning look.

                                          

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Kendall Jenner keeps it understated and effortless with a pair of wrap pants and crop tops in muted hues for a carefree outfit.

Picture credit: Celebmafia.com

                                   

DIY#SHOPPING SPECIAL#BEST MARKETS TO SHOP FOR BRIDAL FASHION

BEST  MARKETS TO SHOP FOR BRIDAL FASHION

When it comes to wedding shopping most of us tend to lean towards designer clothing, jewellery and other accessories. Little do we think about ONLINE markets or shops in our neighbourhood or even outside our cities. Though all of us are big fans of designer lehengas and jewellery we can’t deny the fact that local markets too have the best of stuff when it comes to bridal fashion. Check out our list of hot markets to turn to for bridal shopping that will never disappoint.

LEHANGAS

• The attire is totally different from others as the red velvet kali's are traditionally embroidered with motifs giving it a perfect bridal look to it.The borders used compliments the lehenga and the unstitched red velvet blouse totally focuses on the neckline and its detailing. The attire has given a different look by using a variety of fabrics bundled up with chiku colored shimmery fabric dupatta with heavy embroidered borders on it.

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New MarketIt is the oldest and most well known market of Kolkata also known as the Hogg’s market. It has over 2000 stalls and works in your favour if you have good bargaining skills. The reconstructed section of the market sells very good bridal sarees and the market is all up on sale in the evening for jewellery and bags.

Location: Lindsay Street, just off Chowringhee Road.

Opening hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Friday, and until 2.30pm on Saturday. Closed on Sunday.

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Natraj MarketIf you are looking for an outfit for every occasion like a sangeet, mehendi, haldi or even the main wedding reception, head to Natraj market in Mumbai. Apart from the sarees, lehengas and cholis, you will be able to find jewellery, shoes and bags. With over 100 shops, this place is a hub for affordable and trendy wedding shopping not only for the brides but also for your bridesmaids and your family.

Location: Malad Station, Off station road.

Opening hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Sunday. Thursday off.

Chandni ChowkDesigner wear copies sprawl on to the streets of Sarojini Nagar in New Delhi. The shopkeepers here are fashion savvy and understand what you are looking for. While there is an array of shops here, one of the most reputed ones is Om Prakash Jawahar Lal for budget lehengas and sarees. The variety of fabrics and jewellery too are worth buying.

Location: Old Delhi.

DIY#TRAVEL DIARIES#EASY WAYS TO TRAVEL IN COMFORT AND STYLE

EASY WAYS TO TRAVEL IN COMFORT AND STYLE

It may sound hyperbolic, but your choice of clothes can make or break your travel experience. Our pick of travel-appropriate clothing will keep you on the mark, whether you’re on a long flight or travelling by train:

Roomy Pants

The best trousers for travel are those which give you ample breathing space for long hours. Choose from harem pants, culottes, roomy shorts or loose-fitted pants. If you’re a denim girl, pick a pair of boyfriend jeans. Separates in solid, dark colours like black, navy, purple, or maroon can be paired comfortably and don’t stain easily.

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Cover Up

Whether you are travelling by flight or the train, the AC might overwhelm you after a while. Make sure you always carry a cover up. A light sweatshirt or pashmina stole will keep you cosy no matter what the temperature around is. Besides, the warmth will put you into snooze mode faster.

Dress Up

Though they may not allow as much movement as trousers, dresses can make for extremely comfortable travel wear particularly for flights. Steer clear of body-hugging silhouettes or voluminous layering. Instead look for fluid cuts and light handlooms that sit lightly on your curves—midis are great for travel.

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Comfy Shoes

Sturdy slip-ons with medium to thick-soles are ideal for travel. Comfort doesn’t have to come at the cost of style—a low platform combines ease and style. Wear closed shoes only if they are easy to slip in, like ballet flats or loafers. Lace-ups and complicated buckles can be cumbersome on long travels.

Modern Desi

Go ethnic and wear a salwar-kurta, a.k.a Piku’s Deepika Padukone. Look for loose bottom wear and tunic-style tops that won’t stick uncomfortably to your skin after a few hours. Update the look with a modern cut and you’ll stand out at any airport in the world.

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