March, 2014 | Sahil Style

Looks We Love: Kareena Kapoor Khan

March 21st, 2014

Kareena Kapoor Khan is a popular Bollywood actress who is no stranger to the silver screen. Since making her debut in 2000, she’s graced red carpets and movie premieres with her extraordinary beauty. Her first film, Refugee, was a war drama, but Kappor Khan brings plenty of drama to the fashion world—in a good way, of course. Let’s check out some of her best looks.

1) Black, Gold, and Ivory

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At Lakme Fashion Week, Kareena turned heads in a draped, turtlenecked sari that featured gold, charcoal/black, and ivory stripes. With dangly earrings, simple and muted makeup, and slicked back hair, her outfit is allowed to be the star of the show.

2) Bold, Bright, and Beautiful

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Mixing bright orange with a rich, royal purple, setting it off with a white and brown halter top and finishing the whole look with black accents, this outfit is a stunner. She wore this sari to the unveiling of her Filmfare cover, and we have to say, it’s quite lovely.

3) Magnificent in Magenta

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Kareena made an appearance on Koffee with Karan, and for the appearance wore a strapless magenta gown designed by Monisha Jaising. The draping and ruching on the gown accent the actress’ curves, while her simple hairstyle and diamond necklace show us a very Marilyn Monroe-esque look. Great!

4) On Trend in Translucence

One of spring’s popular fashion trends is mesh—here, Kareena shows off a meshy, transparent top with a seemingly floral skirt – the bold print may just be splashes of color, but we sure think it looks like flowers. This carefree look, which she wore to Kunal Khemu’s birthday party, is one for the books.

What are your favorite looks that Kareena Kapoor Kohan has worn?

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Five Indian Fashion Trends for Spring and Summer 2014

March 14th, 2014

With Lakme Fashion Week upon us, it’s no surprise that we’ve seen previews and hints at what’s to come in Indian women’s fashion. Without further ado, let’s check out some of this season’s hottest trends, based on what the Fashion Design Council of India has to say. All photos are from Delhi Style Blog.

Printed Suits

Interesting prints mixed with modern silhouettes are hot this year. Check out this piece from Pankaj and Nidhi—while a lot of designers presented similar designs, the perfectly-aligned mirror design on this piece, complete with the extra- adorable aqua collar, made it one of our favorite looks.

Maxi Dresses

This year’s maxi dresses are playful and comfortable while still looking gorgeous. Take, for instance, this giraffe-printed gown by Pia Pauro. This print not only gives the illusion of long legs thanks to the giraffe being printed on the side of the dress, but it also is perfect for a slimming effect.

Layering

Layering is, of course, nothing new in the fashion world, but when it comes to Rohit Gandhi and Rahul Khanna’s blue chiffon coat, it seems like we’re looking at it for the first time. What looks like a removable coat to the outfit is actually attached to the half-sleeved jacket in this look. The doubly long pant and overcoat gives the illusion of having very long legs, while the sharp shoulders draw the eye upward and the pop of color keeps things visually alluring. A very bold look.

Mixed Fabrics

Mixing luxe fabrics in the same garment is a trend we’re seeing a lot of lately. For instance, this green velvet dress by Abdul Halder features a chiffon shoulder, and the look is completely transformed. The dress, gorgeous originally, becomes unique, and somehow even more elegant. The gold embroidery adds a classic touch to this ultra-modern, one-shouldered look.

The Saree

The saree comes and goes in terms of popularity and style, but one thing is for sure: this classic piece will always have its place both on the runway and in everyday life. This season, the tops are a bit more unique—like these from Krishna Mehta. A waistcoat styling keeps the look funky and unique, with bold prints and colors.

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Three of Our Favorite Designers at Lakme Fashion Week

March 13th, 2014

Lakme Fashion Week is considered a premier fashion event in India. It is funded by Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) and takes place in Mumbai twice a year. It first started in 1999, with international models such as Naomi Campbell and Indian film starts such as Deepika Padukone walking the runways. Since then, it’s blossomed into an international attraction, including labels like Louis Vuitton, Dolce & Gabbana, and Roberto Cavalli. Each year there are two events, one in the spring, the Summer-Resort show, and one in the late summer, the Winter-Festive Show. This year’s Summer-Resort show is planned for March 12-16, and we want to take the opportunity to showcase a few of our favorite designers who will present this year.

Aarman Aiman

Photo courtesy by facebook.com/ArmaanAiman

Aiman Agha and Armaan Randhawa make up Aarman Aiman, a much-hyped designer duo. They’re known for their approach to bright color and intricate detail, as shown in some of their other designs. Randhawa and Agha are graduates in fashion and apparel from NIIFT and NIFT, respectively, and started their own line after working for an Indian designer for a year. Their line emphasizes a fusion of embroidery and modern silhouettes, and their show this year is sure to impress.

Manish Malhotra

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Manish Malhotra is a popular Indian designer known for presenting exquisite, elaborate designs. His summer collection, appropriately called “A Summer Affair,” will be presented during Lakme Fashion week, and he’s been posting previews of what we can expect on his Facebook and Instagram accounts—lace, metallic accents, exquisite detail, feminine glamor, and more. Malhotra is one of India’s most successful designers, having made clothing for many leading actresses in Bollywood. He’s known for his ability to create and envision what a character’s “look” will be. In addition to creating clothing for Bollywood stars, Malhotra has created and styled costumes for Hollywood celebrities including Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell, Reese Witherspoon, Demi Moore, Karolina Kurkova, and Kylie Minogue. We can’t wait to see his spring and summer show!

Selvage

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Selvage, named so for “self-edge” redefined, can also be defined as the self-finished edges of fabric that keep a piece from unraveling or fraying. As a clothing line, it focuses on clean lines, simplicity, and elegance. The goal for the line is creating edgy and experimental, yet wearable clothes. Known for contemporary design, Selvage strives to create unique yet timeless classics. Selvage is being featured at Lakme Fashion Week as a Generation Next Designer.

Whose designs are you most excited to see this spring?

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Jewelry Looks Inspired By Popular Bollywood Movies

March 10th, 2014

Looking for a new way to accessorize your wardrobe and feel like a star at the same time? Add Indian fashions and jewelry that’s inspired by Bollywood films to your outfits! Take a look at the movie posters or DVD title covers and pick out pieces that are inspired by the colors and overall styling of the artwork, and you too can feel like a Bollywood star. Check out some of our favorite ideas.

1) Ram-Leela

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The cover art for this movie features a lot of gold and red tones, which makes it especially easy to replicate with jewelry sets from Saahil Exclusive. Choose a set that is mainly gold with some red accents, such as this one:

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This set features a thick gold necklace with red drop gems, and pairs well with the accompanying earrings, which are dangly and share the same red gems. If you really want to lock down this look, you can also purchase an outfit that is similar to the cover actress’ outfit:

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The deep red paired with embroidered accents will have you feeling like a celebrity in no time.

2) Om Shanti Om

This film features a more playful cover, with a bright green background and shades of magenta, red, and goldenrod. As such, you’ll want jewelry that is a bit brighter colored. For instance, this necklace set in Gold/Firozi:

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This jewelry set is perfect for this look as it features multiple colors, playing up the cover art’s joy. For an outfit that matches the flourish and fabulousness that is this movie’s poster, check out something a bit more flowy, like this outfit:

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3) Aashiqui 2

Going in a completely different direction, the cover for Aashiqui 2 is much darker and more sultry, with rainy weather featured and two actors in an embrace with the tagline “Love Makes Life Live.” So how can you use this as inspiration for your outfit? A classic, gold and pearl set pairs perfectly with this, especially with the teardrop-shaped dangles on the necklace and earrings.