January, 2014 | Sahil Style

Four Looks We Love: Shraddha Kapoor

January 20th, 2014

Shraddha Kapoor is a highly popular actress, and we can see why. Not only is she talented—with several awards nominations and wins under her belt, she’s currently up for the Screen Award for Best Actress as well as the Popular Choice Best Actress Award for “Aashiqui 2”—but she’s also extremely pretty, having been ranked #5 by FHM’s poll of “100 Sexiest Women in the World” for 2013. With her star power increasing seemingly daily, it’s no surprise that Kapoor tries her best to look great whenever she’s in the public eye. So without wasting any more time, let’s check out four of our favorite looks we’ve seen her wear so far.

1- Floral Sari

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This floral sari is gorgeous. It’s unique and feminine, and it’s not something you see every day. A matching blouse and glittering trim make this ensemble stunning—we wish more celebs would take the chance to wear something as interesting as this. One thing we might change? The fuchsia purse. It doesn’t quite match the dress, but perhaps Kapoor knows something we don’t.

2-Neutral and Flowy

The patterned skirt matched with a neutral, flattering tank.

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Less is more in this perfect outfit. Simple hair and makeup let the skirt steal the show, and steal it does! A bold pattern matched with a neutral, flattering tank pair well together, and a simple chain necklace pulls the whole look together. We want to know where she found this great skirt!

3- Pretty in Pink

Shraddha in a half strapless gown, half professional pantsuit.

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Shraddha is stunning in this intensely bright outfit. Half strapless gown, half professional pantsuit, this look is straight off the Sailex A/W runway. She wore this to an Awards nomination party, and kept her accessories (thankfully) toned down—anything more than a neutral shoe and clutch would have made this look overpowering. As is, though, it’s a unique look that we don’t often see—something that Shraddha has shown she’s not afraid of wearing.

4- Festive and Fun

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At a photo shoot, Shraddha wore black leggings, dainty gold sandals, and a multicolored sleeveless tunic. Even the photo shoot background plays up how fun this look is—two-tone carpeting and a complementary wall covering emphasize the detail on this blouse.

What’s your favorite look she’s worn?

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Low-Key Fashion at the Premiere of “Mr. Joe B. Carvalho”

January 17th, 2014

At last week’s premiere of the new film “Mr. Joe B. Carvalho,” the celebrities traded couture for comfort when they hit the red carpet. The comedy starring Arshad Warsi, Soha Ali Khan, Javed Jaffrey, and Vijay Raaz came out on January 3^rd, and was directed by Samir Tewari.

The film centers on Mr. Joe B. Carvalho, who is a private eye in pursuit of a challenging case that will change his fortune for the long-tem. He is enlisted to find a man’s daughter who has run off to elope. Through a series of intertwined events, Joe ends up looking for the wrong girl. But enough about the movie—let’s see what the stars wore to the premiere.

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Pictured here, Soha Ali Khan and Arshad Warsi pose with a third man, each showing off their casual-cool clothes. Khan is rocking form fitting denim with matching shoes and a star-print shirt with a seriously cool studded white leather jacket. She keeps the look fresh with her flowing hair and the uniquely styled jacket. Arshad Warsi is similarly dressed-down, with a simple shirt and Nehru collar vest matched with medium-wash jeans. These two look natural and comfortable, perfect for a night of fun on the town.

Sharman Joshi in tones of green and navy, set off by sepia sandals

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Sharman Joshi also attended the screening, looking cool in saturated tones of green and navy, set off by sepia sandals. This look is proof that even when keeping things ultra casual, you can look pulled together, not sloppy.

Other stars at the premiere included Neha Dhupia, Saif Ali Khan, Soha’s partner Kunal Khemu, and Sandhya Mridul. Check out Neha’s interesting look:

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Dhupia wore an Isabel de Pedro dress, paired with boots by Steve Madden. This dress, which has pockets, looks a bit mismatched to us—the boots are a bit clunky for the look, but Dhupia looks great nonetheless. Still, a dress with a hemline such as this one should be the focus, rather than chunky shoes. What do you think?

Will you be seeing “Mr. Joe B. Carvalho?” If you’ve already seen it, let us know what you thought in the comments.

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Actress Spotlight: Huma Qureshi

January 15th, 2014

This month, our actress spotlight is on Huma Qureshi. She’s starring in “Dedh Ishqiya,” out January 10^th, and will also star in “X” and “Dekho Magar Pyaar Se,” also due out this year. Prior to these movies, she acted in seven other titles, and before acting in films, Qureshi was a theater actor and model. Put simply, it’s pretty safe to say that she’s got some experience wearing some pretty great clothes. With her career about to take off, let’s take a look at some of our favorite looks she’s shown off in the past.

Casual Chic

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Qureshi looks simple yet stunning in a simple pair of black pants topped off with an aqua top, a bold red lip and interesting shoes. This look is easy to replicate no matter what your budget, and is perfect for anything from running errands to casual Friday at the office. Qureshi’s jacket here is by Karishma Shahani.

Sleek, Smoldering, and Shining

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Every woman needs a killer black dress in her wardrobe that she can pull on in an instant and leave everyone with their jaws on the floor. This may not be Qureshi’s immediate choice, but that doesn’t mean it’s not ours. Here, she wears a Nikhil Thampi dress, complete with the designer’s signature metal belt, which takes the dress to the next level in both elegance and edginess. She topped the look with a simple hair style, fresh makeup, and a smoky eye—she’s truly smoldering in every aspect of the word.

Black, Gold, and Gorgeous

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Another black and gold look, yes, but this time in a completely different style. Here, she wears Anarkali at a 2013 IBBS fashion show. Here, the gold is a lot less subtle, and the look takes on a different tone. A bigger emphasis is placed on jewelry despite the bold metallic accents on the gown, and the ensemble leaves us stunned.

Jewel-Toned and Traditional

Bollywood Actor Qureshi at the Bridal Fashion Week in Mumbai

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Walking the runway at a fashion show during India Bridal Fashion Week in Mumbai, Qureshi is shown here wearing a beautiful gold, green, and fuchsia ensemble. For brides, Bridal Fashion Week is the place to see current trends from hot designers and get inspiration for what they might like to do for their own nuptials. We can’t imagine there’s anyone left uninspired by this vision.

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Popular Bridal Lehenga Choices for Winter Weddings

January 13th, 2014

Many brides look forward to getting married in winter for a number of reasons—the beautiful snow, the cooler (and perhaps more comfortable than blazing heat) weather, and the proximity to other big holidays, to name a few. While western trends tend to skew toward icy colors during winter weddings, Indian fashion and décor leans more toward bright and vibrant colors—perfect for injecting fun into drab, cold months. Let’s take a look at some of the most popular winter wedding lehenga trends.

Unique Color Combinations

Unlikely pairings are hot this winter. Lime and burgundy may not seem like they’d go well together, but with gold embroidered accents, the look works. It brings a unique vision and creates an interesting look that is stunning. Another popular choice is chartreuse and rust—again, these two colors are seemingly on opposite ends of the spectrum, but when places together, they look absolutely gorgeous. A third unique color combination we’ve seen a lot of lately is bright yellow with hot pink. While it’s not nearly as rare to spot these two eye-popping bright together, they’re popular for a reason—the contrast in hue creates a stunning look, especially when a sheer fabric is introduced to let one color shine through the other.

Jewel Tones – Sapphire, Amethyst, Citrine, Fuchsia

Jewel-toned lehengas always look beautiful on winter brides—or anytime-of-the-year brides, to be honest. But during the colder months of the year, when gray, slush, snow, and overcast days seem to be never-ending, rich and gorgeous jewel tones are even more appreciated. What’s even better is no matter what your preference, you’ll be able to find something you love—because jewel-toned and bright lehengas are so popular, they’re made in a seemingly-infinite number of color combinations. Choose from sapphire and amethyst, citrine, fuchsia, emerald, and plenty of other colors.

Dark Lace

Finally, a trend that’s not too popular yet (but we imagine will be soon, due to how drop-dead gorgeous it is) is a jewel tone with a contrastingly-dark lace overlay. This look plays up the bride’s glowing skin, using the contrast between tan skin and the sheer lace to draw the eye in. If you’re a little shy, choose a design that shows off your arms only—but don’t be too afraid to let the lace shine.