The Sabya Factory @ Cannes

Sabyasachi has been churning out looks for Cannes like a factory.

Quality over Quantity would have worked better this time.

Yes he is dressing Vidya Balan for the festival, which have 30 looks! Which itself is INSANE. But then when Aishwariya and Nimrit know this for a fact, wouldn`t they WANT to wear something else? Just to be different.

It seems Cannes isn`t celebrating 100 years of Hindi Cinema but they`re celebrating Sabyasachi`s reign on bollywood fashion.

I love Sabya as much as the other person and specially cos he has championed the cause of reviving the sari, but don`t like this monopoly of his in cannes. There seems to be no variety.

Do YOU like the Sabyasachi overload?

Nath-ing Like It

Is this just coincidence, or are we seeing the birth of a new trend, hot off the Cannes runway?

Vidya`s styling has been a little off, which is quite weird, considering Sabyasachi is behind it, What was the need for the blue beaded necklace?

I much prefered Sonam`s Nath, it was not very traditional, since it was made out of mother of pearl. Also the square and circles gave it a modern twist.

Side Note

What on earth is up with Vidya Balan`s very tight buns. (hair people HAIR) And why is it the same updo all the time.

It looks so tight and uncomfortable.

Had great expectations from Vidya Balan x Sabyasachi at Cannes. Quite disappointed,

Christoph Waltz, however, is not :)

Flood Of Shoes

A Stylish Clutter!

So I `am having a bit of a storage problem at home.

Yep. It`s pretty bad!

I am not much of a heels person. And these are just the flats that dont FIT IN anywhere. My shoe closet is full!

Thus I am on a shoe ban, and I think it`s going to last a really long time!

Every time I see shoes at markets and malls I `am like this

and so excited....

But then I remember I have no freaking space!!

Do YOU have a stylish clutter? Send in some pics at info@phdinfashion.com and i`ll feature you here!
Cos being a shopaholic means you need a lot of storage!!

Rihanna ups the fashion stakes on tour

Rihanna ups the fashion stakes on tour

Rihanna has made a rather unapologetic statement with her fashion choices recently. Taking to the stage in the USA for the start of her Diamonds world tour, pop princess Ri-Ri wore some incredibly raunchy and eye catching outfits, with no fewer than six costume changes during the show.

The tour kicked off at the beginning of March, and is expected to last around eight months, with the star performing in over 24 different countries. This is Rihanna’s fourth worldwide tour since her rise to stardom in 2005.

Rihanna’s provocative style was much anticipated after her previous tours, and this one was no different. With costumes including a loose sheer black dress, tiny studded shorts, long leather boots and visible underwear, Rihanna’s enviable svelte figure was unmissable too. One stand-out piece were her thigh-high white heeled boots, from designer Louboutin.

Not only did her pieces take a rocky, edgy and boyish look, she also had a couple of girly numbers thrown in for good measure. These included a glittering diamond-inspired silver playsuit with a plunging neckline, as well as a beautiful full-length red gown, revealing her long legs and washboard stomach.

Designer of the stunning red dress, as well as some of the other costumes, was Adam Selman, who also co-designed with Rihanna on her previous tours. He commented that “her body is so insane. It's the dream body to make clothes for. You don't have to try as hard."

Rihanna’s show includes an incredible set of 27 songs, ranging throughout her career as an international artist. On a recent set in Canada however, Rihanna took a more solemn tone, as she dedicated her number one single Diamonds to late grandmother Dolly, in remembrance of her birthday. Rihanna took to twitter saying, “‘it’s all about you sunshine, and all because of you! #happybirthdaydolly”

If you love Rihanna’s dynamic fashion statements and want to shine bright like a diamond too (though without the expensive mid-evening costume changes!), then take a look at Very’s gorgeous collection of on-trend dresses online....

College Festival Style

While America might have Coachella, with its awesome laid back fashion, we here have our own festivals, that are quite the rage. Specially if it`s a girls college fest! I had a stall at Jesus and Mary College, and came across some very stylish girls.

If you ever want to know what in trend and looks good, you can skip the magazines with their bajillion ads, and just look at some college girls! (for pure fashion research, no creepers please!)

Prints Galore

Shoe Details

The Little Details

The milk braid is so pretty! and don`t miss the angel wing earrings!

How cool are her studs!? And so MANY!!

On Trend

Snakeskin Peplum

Olive and Navy Colourblock

I love street style. I think more than the stuff we see in magazines and the runway! 

Masaba For Satya Paul

 Pernia Quereshi


Everyone was waiting for this collection from the moment it was announced that Masab would be heading Satya Paul, some months back.

It was indeed an extremely clever move on Satya Pauls part, to take on Masaba as their creative director. It infused much needed freshness to the design house. It had become old and dated, and the prints were very 80s and 90s.

Masaba surely added the fun element to the line, also the presentation was pretty cool, with the graphics being played in the background, and spunky music.

The prints she used were Lipsticks, Telephone booths, and Splattered Ink. They also launched a quite little line of briefcases and what seemed to be vanity boxes.

 

First Look Of The Collection

   

 Lipstick Kaftan Dress

The sarees were perfect for the office going woman with a high power job. Satya Paul should really look into this as a marketing strategy, as the sari is now slowly being considered for special ocassions( More on this in my next post!)

Sari with a Trench Coat

 

Don`t really understand where this suspender sari would work, but it`s a cool concept.

The bags were really cute. 

Masaba(In her lipstick print leggings)

Stuff going back to the stall, After the show

Masaba with Feroze Gujral, Contrasting the Old and the New (Prints I Mean!!) 

What was YOUR favourite look from the Masaba for Satya Paul Collection?

Oscars 2013 - Live Blogging

Jessica Chastain was in a lovely beige beaded Armani Gown. People were commenting on how it completely matches her hair and doesn`t work, I don`t think so though. I love the dress, and she looks great!!

Anne Hathway was in a pale pink Prada gown. While I didn`t quite like this.. the back is quite something

Zoe Saldana was in an Alexis Mabille Couture dress. The shaded train was quite interesting

Amy Adams was in a dove grey Oscar de le Renta ruffle gown. It was quite MEH for me, if the colour was different, I would probably feel differently.

After a lot of dullnes, Reese Witherspoon was a breath of fresh air in Louis Vuitton. The dress is quite different and not qhat you might this is a very red carpet look, but Reese looks amazing!!

Kerry Washington was in a coral embellished Miu Miu column dress..bringing more colour to the carpet. I am quite partial to this colour, but she does look quite good! But the red clutch clashes with the coral. Should have gown with a neutral colour for it

In a Dior pale ball gown, people declared Jennifer Lawrence best dressed! I dont quite see it. Nor do I see the WOW factor. However what I really like is the string of pearls just lying there on her neck, with the strands hanging from her shoulder on her back. Very good styling I must say

In another white dress is Charlize Theron was in Dior. Why is everyone cutting their hair off?? Sorry, the hair kills it for me :(

 

Naomi Watts in Armani Prive, this has got to be the most interesting dress there was on the carpet, I am absolutely loving the neckline. Best dressed maybe?

Looking lovely in purple was Jennifer Garner in Gucci. Although the ruffles at the back were not that great!!

Halle Berry wanted to look like a bond girl, which she totally does. Donatella Versace made this for her and OMG, the dress is quite brilliant! Halle looks smashing..!!

In a super sequinned L`wren Scott was Nicole Kidman! A little too much, dont you think?

George Clooney`s girl - Stacy Keibler wore our very own Naeem Khan. Love the Armour affect  

Jeniffer Aniston in Valentino. I don`t like red dresses on the red carpet. But since the `red` carpet was maroon this year, I like this look :)  

 Who was best dressed according to YOU?? For me it would be Jessica Chaistain, Naomi Watts & props for Hallle Berry