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Luxemi

Refinery29 just annouced the launch of Luxemi.com, the online source for lovely indian clothing, which you can RENT from too.  If you've ever been to an Indian wedding or function, you know how expensive those outfits can be, not to mention the accessories (which btw, they rent out, too!) and often times you'll only wear a sari, that you bought for $$$, once!  Sign me up!

(Image Luxemi.com)

tags: Asian, Clothing, Clothing in India, Ethnic and Regional, India, Refinery29, Sari, indian clothes luxemi, indian sarees, indian saris, luxemi, luxemi rent sari
categories: design, fashion, indian, shopping, wedding
Thursday 05.26.11
Posted by Smita Jacob
Comments: 2
 

BIG Bows + PRABAL Gurung

Exciting that Prabal Gurung has a new collection at J.Crew. Although I'm not much of  J.Crew fan, I do like me some bows, and this very limited edition (only 50 pieces made of some of the styles and some already sold out) is all "exploding" bows. 

Pre-ordering happening right now, or available in store next week. 

Get your bow on. 

Katie did.  Although not Prabal Gurung, but a Holmes & Yang top and skirt with a giant bow in her face. 

What do you think about bows, big or small? 


Katie Holmes at the 56th annual Drama Desk Awards (Photo by FlynetPictures.com)



(Images Pinterest)

tags: Derek Lam, FlynetPictures, J.Crew, Jcrew, Limited Edition, Posters and Prints, Prabal Gurung, Prints, Visual Arts, bow blouses, bows, exploding bows
categories: fashion, shopping
Wednesday 05.25.11
Posted by Smita Jacob
Comments: 8
 

Pleats

I used to have a black pleated midi skirt that I gave away a long time ago.  Don't you regret doing that when the style comes back?  I love how graceful these pleated skirts look, and how perfect for summer?

What's your summer style?  Are you a skirts and dresses person or a shorts and t-shirt person?

(Images via Pinterest)

tags: Arts, Business, Clothing, Consumer Goods and Services, Pinterest, Pleat, Skirt, Women, fashion, fashionhogger, pleated, pleated skirts
categories: fashion, photography, street
Tuesday 05.24.11
Posted by Smita Jacob
Comments: 6
 

Michelle + Kate

Finally a post Royal Wedding event that I've  we've all been waiting for.

The President and Michelle Obama visited Buckingham Palace and Kate and Wills were on hand to meet and greet them.  Kate was wearing a gorgeous $340 Reiss dress (the Reiss website has apparently crashed now, due to the number of people trying to snag this dress for themselves) and looked stunning with a slight tan from their honeymoon in the Seychelles.

This photo is my favourite.

(Photo: WPA Pool/Getty Images)




See more of the dress and their meeting at NYMag.com!

tags: $340 Reiss dress, Barack Obama, Buckingham Palace, Kate Middleton, KateMiddleton, Michelle Obama, Princess Augusta of Hesse-Kassel, Reiss, Royal Wedding, Seychelles, United States, Westminster Abbey
categories: fashion, hair, shopping
Tuesday 05.24.11
Posted by Smita Jacob
Comments: 6
 

Farewell Oprah

I can't believe it's the end of Oprah!  The final show is on Wednesday May 25. Will you be watching? 

People Magazine is celebrating Oprah's BEST hairstyles.  Check out the gallery at People.com.

Here she is in 1986.  (Photo credit: Eric Heinila/Shooting Star)



I think Oprah's aged so gracefully, don't you?  Here she is in 2011 (Photo credit:Barry Talesnick/IPOL/Globe)

tags: Business, Chicago, Oprah, Oprah Winfrey, Oprah Winfrey Show, People, United Center, hair
categories: hair, tv
Monday 05.23.11
Posted by Smita Jacob
Comments: 1
 

Summer Swim Suits

It's almost time for summer! Beach-bound?  If so, what's going to be in your beach bag?  Here are some of the looks I'd love to sport on a beach vacation (which I am doing.......in my mind).

Catherine Malandrino, Cutout crochet, $195 (Net-a-porter)

 

 

I love Freya's lingerie, and their swimsuits are no exception.  SO pretty and supportive!  (Freya)

 

 

Colorblock Twist Bandeau Tankini Top, $49.50 (Ann Taylor)

 

 

 Jantzen Swimsuit, Vamp One Piece Ruched, $60.79 (Macy's)

 

 

Buenos Aires Black V Neck, (Fantasie)

 

 

Nanette Lepore, One-Piece Swimsuit, $154 (Bloomingdales)

 

 

Michael Kors Ruffle Bandeau Maillot, $187 (Bloomingdales)

 

 

DKNY One Shoulder Ruffle Maillot, $129 (Bloomingdales)

 

 

Marc by Marc Jacobs, Colour Blocked Cut-Out Bandeau, $158 (Bloomingdales)

 



 
tags: Ann Taylor, Bikini, Bloomingdale, Catherine Malandrino, Nanette Lepore, One Piece, One-Piece Swimsuit, Swimsuit
categories: fashion, shopping, tv
Friday 05.20.11
Posted by Smita Jacob
Comments: 9
 

ANTM: Spoiler Alert!

If you haven't seen the Season Finale of America's Next Top Model Cycle 16, I won't ruin it for you, so, STOP reading! :)



(ImageThe CW/Walter Sassard)



Yay, I'm so happy that Brittani Kline won America's Next Top Model! From humble beginnings growing up in a trailer park, Brittani really wowed the judges and rocked all the shoots as well as her Cover Girl commercial.  I was rooting for her all along! (Image The CW/Nigel Barker)



Here she is at the CW TV Network's bash in NY.  Love her cute pixie cut!  (Images DailyMail)

tags: ANTM, Americas next top model, Arts, Brittani, Brittani Kline, Brittani and Molly, Brittani winner, Fashion week, Programs, Television, Trailer park, Tyra Bank
categories: fashion
Friday 05.20.11
Posted by Smita Jacob
Comments: 4
 

Ankle Strap Flats

Ever since I saw a pair of Bellofatto black ballet flats with an ankle strap, I regret not getting them.  Love this look for summer, especially the nude colour.  What do you think?

I ouldn't find the Bellofatto online, but here's a similar look by

Gabriella Rocha, $79.99 (Endless)



Belle by Sigerson Morrison $250 (Saks Fifth Avenue)



Chloe $475 (Totokaelo)

tags: Arts, Ballet, Ballet flat, Companies, Dance, Performing Arts, Shoe, United States, ankle strap, ankle strip flats, ballet flats, endless.com
categories: shoes, shopping
Wednesday 05.18.11
Posted by Smita Jacob
Comments: 16
 

Bluefly Polyvore Contest

Laid-back cool or poolside chic? Share your summer style and you could win up to $5,000 in Bluefly items from your set!


Visit POLYVORE for more!

Here's mine.


A Blue Fly Summer

A Blue Fly Summer by hogger & co. featuring black shades

 




Geren Ford silk romper
$176 - bluefly.com




Bo em leather sandal
$123 - bluefly.com




Furla leather hobo handbag
$267 - bluefly.com




G by Guess gold bangle
$19 - gbyguess.com




Gucci black shade
$220 - bluefly.com




MAC Lipstick
$15 - nordstrom.com

tags: Bluefly, Business, Clothing, Leather, Twitter, bluefly polyvore contest, bluefly shopping, fashion, polyvore, shopping
categories: fashion
Monday 05.16.11
Posted by Smita Jacob
Comments: 6
 

Seychelles

By now we know that Kate and Wills are honeymooning on the island of Seychelles (East of Africa), in the secluded private resort of Fregate Island Private.  Aaah-maaah-zing!

What a dream place...and at $4000 per night, it should be, right? (Images via Expedia)



But for a mere $1500 at The Maia Luxury Resort & Spa in Mahe, Seychelles, you can get an Ocean View Villa with Private Pool and Personal Butler for 24hrs.  Sign me up!  I think I much prefer the Maia Luxury Resort and it's thatched roofs.    Stunning! (Images via Leading Hotels of the World)

tags: Africa, Expedia, Fregate Island Private, Honeymoon, Indian Ocean, KateMiddleton, Mahé Seychelles, Prince William of Wales, Royal Wedding, Seychelles, Seychelles Maia Luxury Resort, Seychelles Port Authority
categories: design, wedding
Thursday 05.12.11
Posted by Smita Jacob
Comments: 5
 

To Bang or not to Bang?

Rachel Bilson (such a cutie!) has regretted getting bangs saying they're "‘Too Much Maintenance!".  Totally true especially if they don't fall perfectly on your face.  I think she looks better without then anyway, what do you think?  I'm always tempted to get them again, but I hate the growing out stage.  Are you YAY or NAY on bangs? 

(Images via In Style)



tags: Rachel Bilson, Rachel Bilson's hair IN style, Tribeca Film Festival, bangs, fringe, hair cuts bangs rachel bilson, in style magazine, rachel bilson bangs, rachel bilson's bangs, rachel bilson's hair style
categories: hair
Thursday 05.12.11
Posted by Smita Jacob
Comments: 6
 

J Brand

I have a pair of J Brand jeans; they do fit well, but not as well as Ginnifer here, rocking a pair of J Brand 910s in Pure ($159, ShopBop). She looks so good, doesn't she? Have you seen her in Something Borrowed, yet? I was wondering if she wore a wig in that film since her hair is short, and turns out it may be!
(Image via INFDaily.com)

tags: Bell-bottoms, Business, Casual, Clothing, Denim, INFDaily.com, Jeans, j brand, j brand jeans, jbrand jeans pure, shopping, skinny jeans
categories: fashion, hair, photography, street
Thursday 05.12.11
Posted by Smita Jacob
Comments: 2
 

Paris Fashion

Now that the sun is finally shining, here's some inspiration from our summer in Paris. From the impeccable suits and bright colours to what I wore (flowery summer dress, oxfords and straw hat that we got at a flea market) while shopping (I scored a pair of Prada shoes!) in Paris. What's your go-to outfit for a hot summer's day? (All images photohogger)

tags: Paris summer vogue, Prada, paris, paris clothes, paris dresses, paris fashion, paris prada, paris summer, paris summer fashion, prada shoes, red, shoes in paris
categories: fashion, photography, sale, shoes, shopping, street
Tuesday 05.10.11
Posted by Smita Jacob
Comments: 6
 

Eyebrows

Hi ladies, I need some help. 

It's wedding season, starting tomorrow, and I'd like to make my brows appear fuller, is this something you've done or do?  If so, which product(s) do you recommend?

I've used the following brow pencils in the past, but was wondering if there's anything you'd recommend instead? 

Go Brow - Universal Brow Pencil, Sephora, $21



Clarins Eyebrow Pencil, Clarins

tags: Anastasia brow, Anastasia brow kit, Eyebrow, Plucking (hair removal), Sephora brow, Weddings, brow pencils, eyebrow pencils, sephora, shopping
categories: hair, shopping
Friday 05.06.11
Posted by Smita Jacob
Comments: 4
 

Kate Grocery Shopping

Only the Duchess of Cambridge can make grocery shopping look so effortless and glam.  Adore her!



The Daily Mail UK has the full story.
tags: Buckingham Palace, Canada, Daily Mail, Duchess of Cambridge, Duchess of Cambridge Kate, England, Kate Middleton, Kate and Wills, Kate and Wills wedding, London, Prince William of Wales, Princess Augusta of Hesse-Kassel, Royal, Royal Highness, Royal Wedding, Royals, United States
categories: photography, wedding
Friday 05.06.11
Posted by Smita Jacob
Comments: 4
 

Happy Cinco de Mayo!

It's Cinco de Mayo! Are you celebrating this day of Mexican heritage with a margarita?

Here's some Cinco de Mayo inspiration for the day.

Love the yellow colour, perfect for Spring! Mexican Embroidered Shift Dress, Free People, $160



Ecote Tooled Lady Bag, Urban Outfitters, $88



Zebra Striped Feather Earrings, Arden B., $19, I would love to own these!



How luscious would this body wash be?  Senorita Margarita, Philosophy, Sephora, $16



Margarita cupcakes. Yes, please, I'll take two!



Easy Margarita recipe, definitely going to have to try this one, myself!

Happy Cinco de Mayo Day!

tags: Battle of Puebla, Cinco de Mayo, Holidays, Mexican Army, Mexico, Puebla, Saint Patrick's Day, United States, Urban Outfitters, cinco de mayo day, fashion inspiration, margarita
categories: fashion, jewellery, recipe
Thursday 05.05.11
Posted by Smita Jacob
Comments: 9
 

One Shoulder

What do you think of the off-the shoulder or one shoulder trend?  Is it something you'd wear? 

I would, if I knew I could trust the one-shouldered bra!

(Images via Pinterest)

tags: Shoulder, fashion off shoulder, off shoulder trend, one shoulder, one shouldered trend, shopping
categories: fashion
Wednesday 05.04.11
Posted by Smita Jacob
Comments: 8
 

BOOyonce!

At the Costume Institute's "Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty" Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, Beyonce and Jay-Z were booed for not stopping to pose for the paparazzi.

You'd think she would have practiced climbing up stairs before wearing something so tight. 

What do you think of Beyonce's dress? 



 And here's the video. Those paps can be so rude.

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tags: Alexander McQueen, Beyoncé Knowles, Jay-Z, Madonna, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, New York City, Rihanna
categories: toronto
Wednesday 05.04.11
Posted by Smita Jacob
Comments: 3
 

Royal Kiss(es)

They kissed sweetly.  Twice. 

(Photo: Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)

tags: Buckingham Palace, Church of England, Diana Princess of Wales, Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, London, Prince William of Wales, Royal, Royal Kiss, Royal Wedding, Wedding, Westminster Abbey
categories: wedding
Friday 04.29.11
Posted by Smita Jacob
Comments: 3
 

Sarah Burton Designer of Royal Dress

 



Elle UK reports:

""It has been the experience of a lifetime to work with Catherine Middleton to create her wedding dress, and I have enjoyed every moment of it" she said today, after being seen smoothing the bridal train at Westminster Abbey. "It was such an incredible honour to be asked, and I am so proud of what we and the Alexander McQueen team have created.""

 Read the full article at ElleUK.com
tags: Alexander McQueen, Clarence House, Diana Princess of Wales, Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, Royal, Royal Kiss, Royal Wedding, Wedding, Wedding dress, Westminster Abbey, fashion
categories: design, fashion, photography, wedding
Friday 04.29.11
Posted by Smita Jacob
Comments: 1
 
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