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

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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

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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?

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

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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.

When you’re bored with the same old wardrobe choices, it can be hard to know what to do next with your look. One great style tip is pairing neutrals with a pop of color. This is ideal because it allows you to highlight one area or piece and is a modern way of wearing a bright color that you may not always feel totally comfortable with. For instance, if you want to wear hot pink, you may not feel comfortable wearing a brightly colored top, but you can pair hot pink shoes with a pair of khaki pants and a black top and that little injection of color will work beautifully without being too loud.

Why Limit Brights?

Limiting the amount of bright colors in one outfit is important for a lot of people because the brightness can attract a lot of attention—and sometimes, you don’t want a lot of attention. For instance, a look that is great for going out with your girlfriends is not going to work the same in a client meeting. Limiting brights is a way of being playful with your wardrobe while still participating in hot fashion trends. This way, you can accessorize an otherwise muted outfit and really wow people. It draws attention to the colored accessory and will make the whole look more visually striking.

Ideas for Wearing Color

If you need ideas for how to wear color, there are plenty of fashion magazines that can tell you how to pair different colors with neutrals like black, brown, gray, khaki, and even blue. One easy way to dip your toe into wearing more color, especially if you are very shy, is to start small with a bright shoe. Shoes are versatile and you’ll be able to wear them with more than one thing, so you can get a lot of use out of a bright shoe. Once you are comfortable showing a little bit of color on your feet, swap your shoes back to a neutral and pick a brightly colored skirt or top to wear. If you want to only add a tiny bit of color, choose that shade in a lipstick or nail polish. Get comfortable with wearing bright colors with neutrals and you’ll have no problem putting together a gorgeous outfit!

Unless you’re lucky enough to live in a warm climate, you’re probably struggling to get through winter right about now. All across the U.S., cities are experiencing record low temperatures, with snow and ice abound. If being cold makes you wish it were socially acceptable to wear blankets in public, you’re not alone, but it is indeed possible to stay stylish during the colder months. Check out these tips on how to look chic even if you’re freezing.

Fleece-Lined Tights

Many of winter’s fashions are held back by the idea that wearing skirts and dresses will make your legs get frostbite, or at the very least, make you extremely cold. Thanks to fleece-lined tights, however, you can continue wearing your favorite outfits without sacrificing comfort.

Accessorize Warmly

Wearing accessories can actually serve to keep you warm this time of year. Things like beautiful scarves can be left on all day so as to keep you warmer while accenting an outfit.

Wear Layers, But Not Bulky Ones

Layering clothing is a great way to keep warm while looking on-trend. Choose pieces that fit close to the body so that when you had another layer, you don’t start looking like a snowman. Long sleeve shirts that are close-fitting look great under cardigans, and warm vests van add a lot of warmth as well.

Wear Color

Though this tip doesn’t have much to do with staying warm, another thing to remember in the colder months is to add color to your wardrobe. It’s easy to get stuck in a style rut of wearing neutrals since you want to wear warm boots or thick tights. Make sure to add a pop of color to some outfits so that you don’t get bored wearing the same color palette all the time.

Choose a Unique Coat

Not everyone’s ideal winter coat will be a wool peacoat or puff jacket. To stay looking stylish, though, you may want to choose a coat that comes with a belt to look polished.  Long coats will (obviously) keep you warmer, but they don’t have to be black or white to look chic.  Pick a color that you love, whether it’s pink, forest green, goldenrod, or anything else, and your confidence will shine through the cold.

With the changing of the seasons, you have a perfect excuse to update your wardrobe a bit. And what better way of doing it than including two of this winter’s popular trends: metallic fabrics or metallic-accented clothing, and statement jewelry like necklaces?

Why Choose Metallics?

Metallics offer shine and sparkle, perfect for the holiday season. When you put on a garment that’s made with luxurious metallic fabric, you instantly up the “chic” factor of your overall look. That’s perfect for any of the many parties you’re surely attending this winter.  Metallics make a statement, but they aren’t difficult to wear because at their core, metallic are essentially neutral colors. Gold and silver just get a dose of shine, and other jewel-toned metallic colors such as emerald or sapphire can also be paired with a seemingly endless variety of other clothing.  Metallics are a great way to add visual interest and glamour to an outfit without adding a lot of jewelry or picking a trendy piece of clothing that will go out of style by next season.  If you’re shy to draw attention to yourself, choose a piece of metallic clothing that features accents, rather than a piece of clothing made out of just metallic fabric.  Look for pieces with metallic thread for the seams, or pieces that feature metallic fabric blended in with non-metallic. You could even look to metallic sequins as a way to try out this trend, as they are not only metallic but shiny as well—perfect for the holiday party season.

Statement Jewelry

Statement jewelry is a piece of jewelry that you wear not necessarily to add visual interest to an already eye-catching outfit, but a piece of jewelry that IS the visual interest. For instance, this could be a chunky necklace, a ring with multiple stones that sparkles in the sun, an interesting hair clip, etc. These pieces are designed to provide the wearer with something that will get people to take notice—hence the term “statement jewelry.” The accessories you choose should make a statement about you or your style, whether that statement is that you love modern trends, that you stick to the classics, or anything else. Statement jewelry helps you jazz up an outfit, as well, making it perfect for the holiday season when it’s ideal to stand out at a party.

Dip your toes into these two popular trends this winter. Metallics and statement jewelry are both easy to wear, you just need to find pieces that suit your personality.