Casa Pop Fashion by Raseel Gujral Ansal

Casa Pop Store

Raseel Gujral Ansal of Casa Paradox, the celebrated label of design and innovation, unveiled an exclusive fashion line, Casa Pop Fashion at Ambience Mall, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi. The all new showcase from the House of Casa is a composition of design innovations by Ansal herself. This one-of-a-kind fashion concept presents a range of limited edition apparels, jewellery and accessory pieces that ferment the brand’s legacy in vivacious glamour whilst ensuring it caters to consumers from all segments.

Casa Pop Store

Harboring a multitude if creative advancements, Ansal presents design collaborations with Mynah, Swati Uberoi and Dabiri to present an array of fashion apparels comprising of embroidered and Swarovski encrusted stoles, palazzos, silk pashminas and t-shirts along with exquisitely designed blankets, bedspreads, ceramic stools and more. Partnering with the philanthropic initiative of Princess Diya Kumari of Jaipur and jeweled marvels of Ravi Jewels, Casa Pop Fashion also introduces intricately crafted pankhis, shingaar accessories and more.

Casa Pop Store

This initiative also has an amazing collection of pocket squares, cufflinks, sherwanis, and kurta buttons for men; whereas, ladies can lay their hands on an array of tunics, ganjis, potlis, and more.

Good Luck Irani Cafe by Nida Mahmood

Good Luck Irani Cafe by Nida Mahmood

Style over tea and bun maska brings back memories, doesn’t it? Well, almost everyone who’s been raised in South Bombay in the glorious 90s gets filled with layers of nostalgia when they hear of Irani Cafes – some that have shut shop over time, and some that still dole out chai in bone China cups with a blob of maska (cream).

Good Luck Irani Cafe by Nida Mahmood

We all know of Nida Mahmood’s fascination with popular culture in all its whims and fancies and this season, she blended her love for the quirky with the ever-elusive magic of the Irani cafes of Bombay.

Good Luck Irani Cafe by Nida Mahmood

Her Spring/Summer 2015 collection, Good Luck Irani Cafe uses the old-warm, vintage charisma of the cafes through digital prints and dazzling colours. The collection unveils a stunning, bright palette, while experimenting with real blues reminding us of the dramatic heirloom china our mothers have been treasuring for years. Silhouettes are linear and super chic.

Costume jewellery takes a refreshing turn

Tulsi Zaveri

Mumbai-based jewellery designer, Tulsi Zaveri brings forth a perfect mélange of traditional jewellery with undertones of quirk and modernity through her label, Ira. Her collection ranges from jewellery for everyday use to bridal adornments in refreshing designs.

Turquoise Kundan earrings by Ira

The colour palette she uses is speckled—from acid bright shades of tangerine and turquoise, to warm colours like powder blue and beiges, I love all her products. Her strength is kundan jewellery and she imparts modern twist to each of her pieces. The best part about her is that—she can customise the designs according to your whims and fancies. Excited? Well, I am.

Laxmi neck piece by Ira

Ira has jewellery for women from all paths of life; be it a college student or a housewife, a working corporate or a bride-to-be—you will find your piece here for sure. From necklaces in lilac shades to chandbalis in hues of reds and greens, payals in beaded textures to haathphools in jewel tones of emerald and sapphire—options are galore.

Neck piece by Ira

Love pearls? The above neck piece has many long strands of pearls that create a light-weight yet heavy look. The fresh colours of the natural stones and the meenakari beads give the necklace a new, hot feel! The neutral colours are perfect for any of your saris, lehenga cholis or anarkalis!

Purple natural stone necklace

Place your order at sales@irabytulsizaveri.com and find the products on Zaveri’s Facebook page- Ira by Tulsi Zaveri. You could also check out her products on her Instagram page- Irabytulsizaveri.

Sahil Kochhar playing with the quintessence of light and shadow

Sahil Kochhar with Carol Gracias and fellow model at Wills India Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2015

At Wills India Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2015, designer Sahil Kochhar celebrated dhoop and chaon (light and shadow) by bringing forth a lovely line of clothes.

Sahil Kochhar for Wills India Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2015

Kochhar impressed the crowd with convoluted detailing and beautiful garments. Heavy stitching on silk fabrics marked the essence of the collection.

Sahil Kochhar for Wills India Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2015

Through his work, Kochhar celebrated the Sholapith craft, native to West Bengal. The silhouettes ranged from flowy jackets to capes in lurid shades. And the colour palette was bright—orange, lime yellow, reds and white ruled the dais.

Diamonds for the Savvy women of today

Diamond floral necklace by Entice

Fine jewellery brand, Entice by KGK group has unraveled its new diamond collection—‘Irresistible Diamonds’, to adorn the finest in you. Each piece in the collection signifies clarity and eternity that a woman holds with effervesce of diamonds.

Marquise round diamond zig-zag classic bangles by Entice

An absolute stunner, this new collection induces feelings of allure. A classic line of jewellery, these ornaments have undertones of simplicity and regalia in them. The ‘Irresistible Diamonds Collection’ by Entice truly reflects the brand’s spirit—international in style, and contemporary yet very traditional in its essence.

Diamond floral earrings by Entice

Boasts of talented craftsmanship, infused with the best quality of diamonds, handpicked from KGK’s own diamond manufacturing units, each bauble is like an unsurpassed addition to anybody’s treasure trove. With this enthralling range, Entice has collated intricate designs with detailed artistry and has redefined the meaning of truly ‘irresistible’ jewellery.

Addressing social issues through Fashion—Gauri and Nainika

Gauri and Nainika for Wills India Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2015

From dazzling wild flowers and leaves to the impersonations of earth and the continents, designer duo Gauri and Nainika brought forth an assortment of nature-inspired motifs in their outfits at the Wills India Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2015.

Gauri and Nainika for Wills India Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2015

The line of clothes comprised of dresses, flowy maxi gowns and mermaid gowns. Smart tailoring showed hints of European-styled clothing. Clean, romantic silhouettes, coupled with innovative, chic prints made the ensembles stand out. The empire-waist dresses, sheath gowns and peplum dresses are to be lusted for.

Gauri and Nainika for Wills India Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2015

The played with a lot of colours, but white stood out well—they used this shade as a backdrop to many bright tones. Also,  radiant red and indigo blue flower motifs, placed intelligently on dresses, wooed me over completely.

Gauri and Nainika for Wills India Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2015

The designer duo  sent out a very powerful message through their design sensibilities. In spite of being high on glamour, the clothes raised awareness about serious grass root level problems—melting glaciers, carbon-di-oxide gas emissions, car dumps, droughts and other catastrophic contributors of global warming.

With Kavita Bhartia’s return on the runway, Spring/Summer got a little more beautiful

Kavita Bhartia for Wills India Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2015

Kavita Bhartia is back on the runway at Wills India Fashion Week with her super classy Spring/Summer 2015 collection. Inspired by Chintz designs, her collection pays ode to the karigars and artisans who work meticulously, far away from the limelight to convert textiles into masterpiece outfits.

Kavita Bhartia for Wills India Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2015

Her clothes define home-grown craftsmanship, contouring layers of her design sensibilities. This collection took dying and printing techniques to a whole new level; pleats, origami folds on skirts, and architectural jhaalis embedded in sequins and zardozi work surfaced vividly.

Kavita Bhartia for Wills India Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2015

Kavita employed lots of khadi, cotton, and georgette and summer laces in her clothes. The choice of colours was equally soothing—ivory, white, and mint green and rose pink— perfect for summer months! Also, sudden explosion of bright colours interplayed with hints of black in some outfits.

Kavita Bhartia for Wills India Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2015

Crochet and thread patterns were incorporated in the collection to highlight voluminous skirts, body-contouring tops, flowing gowns and modern kurtas.

Miniature-styled paintings translated on clothes—Tarun Tahiliani

Tarun Tahiliani at Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2015

Master couturier Tarun Tahiliani showcased his latest collection at Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2015. For the first time ever, his show didn’t have a show stopper; nonetheless, the pomp and glory of the sets and his outfits left the audience spellbound.

Tarun Tahiliani at Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2015

The collection was unveiled at DLF Emporio Mall, instead of the customary Pragati Maidan venue. The set was bright, colourful and magnificent with the London-based Singh Twins’ paintings, neatly hung around to create a magical ambience. In fact, Tahiliani’s collection was inspired by the Twin’s paintings.

Tarun Tahiliani at Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2015

“I went into a trance when I first saw their work. In a way, I suppose I responded in entirety to their Past Modern work—a series of vivacious, detailed paintings with Asian and Western influence and global iconography using traditional techniques from Indian miniature paintings. It was a breathtaking, fresh, and scholarly take on patterns and layering; with such wit and flair, I could not wait to put together a ready-to-wear collection,” avers Tahiliani.

Tarun Tahiliani at Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2015

The collection portrayed Tahiliani’s signature drapes and cuts—easy, flowy and very chic. Silhouettes like tunics, shirts, saris and draped lehengas were reinterpreted in a sudden outburst of colours that ranged from peaches to bright limes and indigo blues to orange ocher.

 

Aztec prints are back in action – Hemant and Nandita

Hemant and Nandita at Wills India Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2015

Designer duo, Hemant and Nandita took creativity to a whole new level at Wills India Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2015. Known for being a sucker of exquisite styling and intricate detailing, the duo created quite a buzz on the runway with their chic and super stylish line of clothes.

Hemant and Nandita at Wills India Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2015

The Aztec prints, retro-inspired outfits, subtle appearance of monochromes, layers of frills, print-on-print mesh ups and white/nude backdrops coupled with big, coloured patterns gave way to their captivating collection. The smart inclusion of flared sleeves, leotards, fringe skirts and jumpsuits in the collection, worked wonders for the duo.

Hemant and Nandita at Wills India Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2015

The bright choice of colours ranged from, sunrise oranges to indigo blue, lemon yellow to gloomy grays and faint hints of peaches played peek-a-boo. The designs comprised of frill skirts and symmetrical, long dresses, crop tops paired with printed jackets and short skirts, A-line dresses and more. The highlight of the collection was the quirky choice of accessories-Lennon-shades and gorgeous hats in Aztec prints!

Maybelline does it again.

Alia Bhat Nail Art for Maybelline New York Color Show

From matte to glitter, shiny to classy, Maybelline beauty products never fail to charm beauty aficionados. So this festive season, add these nail makeup essentials to your beauty box! Happy painting peeps.

Maybelline Color Show Glitter Mania

Maybelline Color Show Glitter Mania

Maybelline Color Show Glitter Mania

Maybelline Color Show in Orange Fix

Maybelline New York Color Show Nail Polish in Silver Linining

Maybelline New York Color Show Nail Polish Bold Gold