Wake up n smell the spring ! March 3, 2010

It’s spring. Oh it’s all so pretty(and pink?). The breeze, the beauty, the nature. the flowers. (Living in a concrete jungle like Iam? Then it’s a mindset. It’s not nature. It’s plain nasty. It’s dusty, polluted….hell but you can imagine for  few moments right) So when it’s spring, I spring clean (Ya I know we all do) and then I realize that my wardrobe is full of stuff I don’t need or I don’t wear or am finding difficult to let go off (Gosh! Do you have that kinda stuff too?)

The Spring-Store-y

Another seasons means time to shop. Another reason. Another season. Empty your wallets and walk home with big booty! And then my mobile phone is inundated with messages of the new stock that has been received and the amazing collection of tops and kurtis and casuals and blah. But am careful not too get distracted and I will only buy from my select few stores that I have tried and tested, instinctively invested in and am happy 🙂

Spring Specials Servings  (smoking hot off the racks)

So I like this one. It’s pretty and elegant too. I see myself wearing this on a romantic date (during the day ofcourse) a girly brunch or even to a casual evening house party or sorts (Ya I would don this one!) Get this one at

www.brasstacksmadras.com

Karefree Kazo! (look at poster above)

While it’s ok to be all elegant and fit in, it’s also nice to let go and be yourself and show the world you are your own person. Kazo’s spring summer collection 2010 let’s you do that. A top full of fun n flirty red color hearts (which I bought btw. Remember I won that 1000k voucher so that’s how) with blue lines on its sleeve. A carefree casual top you can wear n walk out anytime.

http://www.kazo.in

Here are my two “Spring Specials”. Hope you like them! You are welcome to share yours with me and rest of the girlies. X0X0X0

Gift-a- Girl March 1, 2010

Pic courtesy: http://www.ehow.com

 

 Gifting a girl? It’s tricky. We can be demanding on one day when we want to be treated like a princess and be low key and no maintenance on the other, however our choices and preferences largely belong to the categories below.

 

Social Butterflies.These girls are perhaps the most easiest to gift but demanding when it comes to choice and can be particular. If she is a social butterfly, she is going to need a new pair of shoes, a bag, accessories, a dress and no amount of these are ever good enough. At the same time, because of their social do’s they are always looking the best, thus beauty and spa and salon vouchers, hair dryers, make-up kits also work wonders for your friend who is going places literally.

Pic courtesy: http://www.zazzle.com

The geek girl. She’d rather stay home and curl up with a good book or blog or watch a soap on TV rather than go out and burn the dance floor. A good book, a dvd of her favourite soap or a box set too would make a brilliant keep sake gift. If she is a writer, bring her a good pen or an excellent diary. If she is into cooking, gourmet sets or a gift hamper with wine and cheese will be a hit.

Safe gifts:

– Clothes. While there will be an odd bunch who is not into clothes (I still love you girls and admire your gift) most girlkind love to receive clothes, even if they don’t fit (that’s hardly a problem as they can use their girlie charm and exchange for whatever they like) they love the idea of receiving clothes. No amount of clothes are ever enough for us. Sogo ahead, if you are looking to grab a gift for us, go to the store we talk about the most or take a shot in the air and bring us a dress and we will love you dove you. (It’s true!)

Bling babes. While there are girls that are not into bling, they maybe into bling of another kind. Some girls prefer costume jewellery or the beaded bohemian stuff to make a statement as opposed to diamonds or pearls. So figure out what you have seen your girly wearing and shop accordingly.Is she a Phoebe Buffet or a Rachel Green?  Designer diva or street smart? Plan the spree keeping her in mind.

Pic courtesy: http://www.thecoffeeaddicts.com

Bags galore. We can never have enough of them. We need them for various places and time. For vacations and work. For errands and when we want to dump a jerk, for brunches and leisurely lunches, for corporate meetings, for movies, for jogging, for a dinner date etc. So bring us a bag that will perhaps get us through atleast two of the above and we are glad. We are always trying to color co-ordinate and we are happy to add yet another bag in our closet as in all likelihood, the previous one is close to retirement.

A girly trick!

You really wanna hit bulls eye when gifting a girlie? Well, listen. Hang around weeks before the birthday or just listen when they are talking. They will probably end up giving away what they are intending to buy or they need (well that’s what we talk about a lot all the time, right? stuff we need, stuff we want and stuff we don’t need but we want). So if its a stole or a bag or pair of bathroom slippers, its sure to slip away.

Go sin on Valentine’s day….! February 13, 2010

Source: http://www.sinners.in

If committing a sin means getting yourself a fab freebie and getting gossipy – Iam a sinner. Iam a sinner. Iam a sinner. (In total Bollywood dramatic isshtyle) Ok looks like no one’s watching. Ahem. Ahem. FREE FREE FREE Valentine’s gift from www.sinners.in (For women wonly! Men back off) They are giving away free subscriptions of their magazine. Log on to their website and get your self a Valentine’s gift !

Iam going to Venice! December 7, 2009

Yea! I maybe. Iam planning to shop at Sisley and the lucky son of a gun that Iam, who knows I might just be flying to Venice and blogging from right there high up in the sky. No seriously, am trying  my luck at this one. I mean I will be Rs 5000/- down – but if I win!

Iam the rockstar baby – the R-O-C-K-S-T-A-R!

P.S. And if  I don’t win (don’t want to send -ve vibes in the universe) but assuming I don’t. I still come out looking a “HOT POTATO”  with all that fantastic fashion up for grabs!

Sisley Mega Mall, Ground Floor, opposite Oshiwara Bus Depot (2639-4782).

Dreaming of December ! December 1, 2009

We all start dreaming about December from 1’st of January don’t we? The holidays, the parties, the shopping! (Oh the shopping!) Iam sure you too have the invites pouring in and friends dialing you to make party plans – the big ? for us girls is “What to wear”??? While Femina has this awesome gloss magazine called “What to wear” if you cant get your hands on this one, don’t despair! Simply look up my blog, watch the screen and stare (Ok I have to stop the rhyme time!)

Here is a list of place you can go party shopping to! (and you will soon be ready for party hopping too!)

If you are in Sobo (South Mumbai)

Oak Tree, Colaba Causeway (Expensive but nice bling, fusion wear, bags and chappals)

Curio Cottage & Aqua marine, Colaba Causeway (All your ear-rings, armlets, bracelets – they have the best !)

Muse, KalaGhoda (Chic designer wear – can afford it? Go ahead splurge.)

Aftershock (They are at Inox Nariman point. You know their clothes are suited for any woman from 18 to 80! Very versatile. You must dig into a their treasure trove of accessories and matching clutches – la dee dah. Ditch the shoes. Not cool at all!)

Candy Village, Walkeshwar (Boho full flow! Colorful clothes and accessories, funky n kitsch, go take your pick!)

Take the sea link and come to Bandra or do it my way – experience it local with Mumbai’s fastest local transport the trains and reach Bandra in minutes.

Bandra is the best ! (the list explains it)

Karma Kola (One of my good old Bandra stores to shop at!)

Its all about me (The petite n polite store manager makes this store an pleasure to shop at)

Mela (Indian kitsch with the desi Mela (Fair) feel to it – love the ambiance and the clutter too seems to mesh with the design, slightly over priced. You will love the skirts made out of rich Indian sarees)

Izzo (Mix n Match – everything from jumpsuits to jerseys – great stock – no sizes – feel free!)

Just Phat (Blessed with bargaining skills? Go ahead grab the goodies)

Butter (Dig n you shall discover! Give up and you shall regret! Was featured in NYtimes recently for its collection)

Attic (Assortment of various goods from bags to bling, clothes to charming things – absolute delight to be at!)

Bloom (Ultra feminine clothing, not so nice accessories, lovely peasant blouses, knee length skirts, inner wear)

Sattva

Chamomile (High end designer chic! Got the moolah? Say Ooh la la la)

All the above except Sattva and Attic (these are in Khar) are walking distance from each other. Get off at National college and start walking towards Mcdonalds. Take the first left at KFC and you will soon be staring at a queues of stores on your left and right hand side waiting for you to come, see and shop!

Have a ball ! 🙂

November is nice November 6, 2009

Yes it truly is. I remember this time last year I was getting married and I loved the sales and best deals. Thanks to them I had a month of blissful shopping and buying all the bridey stuff last minute. So November is back which means all the nice things are back too! Sales, steals, deals et al. If you have no time to head out to the nearest mall, fikar not! Here is a store online that is having a sale and I recommend you take a look.  And if you are getting married and need some last minute honeymoon-holiday stuff Sophistix online is a good choice! Shop happy!

No RAW deals. November 5, 2009

I promise! So long as Gorgeous Girlie is scouting for deals and steals, she will make sure they are worth your while. If you are an InnerCircle member which is the Lifestyles loyalty card membership club – you can get a voucher of Rs 250 on Raw Hide footwear when purchase a pair or shoes worth Rs 150o. I think that’s a fair deal (Although am not so much uff a Math person or %age and all that) But it sounds good to me? What do you think? If it works for you, Lifestyle is at Phoenix Mills, Inorbit Mall Malad and Vashi, so go ahead get yourself a nice pair of shoes and get “feet happy”!

Go Ginger yourself!

Ok hold on. Take it easy! I didnt mean it in an offensive way obviously! I meant that if you are looking for some time off and looking to take a girly holiday yet not burn big holes in your pocket – Ginger hotels from Taj is offering good deals on vacations. I’ve stayed at Ginger and its a lotta fun. You have a Cafe Coffee Day outlet, buffet meals, internet round the clock, cute rooms that remind you of your hostel dorms etc. They are at nice places too like Nasik, Pondicherry, Pune and many more. So you can enjoy the awesome weather yet spend a girly holiday with your bunch uff girl pals. Cool eh?

Resurrecting the Recessionista! October 31, 2009

Left with no money and naturally no will to buy clothes? Well designers do understand your sentiment and therefore WHITE at Delhi is showcasing a collection called “Reversing the recession” collection. Sounds cool eh? The designer is called Rahul Mishra and each dress that is part of his collection can be worn both ways, its reversible! So you get two at price of one. Now I’d think that’s a good deal! I’d bag it too! I wonder if they’ll ship to Mumbai. Maybe I will write to them asking them about what they have, they could send me pics and I could choose the stuff I like and you know we can take it from there. Aaah. Meanwhile you can go on to their facebook profile and catch some glimpses!

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=46790499226

Think Pink. Get Pink. October 22, 2009

Zeba Store, Phoenix Mills

If you are one of those girlies that believe in the power of “think” and “pink” here is a store you should be at. From bags to bolsters, here you can get all sorta stuff. Designer Krsna Mehta (not to be confused with Krishna Mehta another designer) opens his brand new store at Lower Parel in Phoenix Mills. They have some really cool bags the bright, big and bohemian kind. If you like to express your bag quotient with colors, you could stumble upon some cool bags and jholas! Go ahead, explore the kitsch culture!