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Vintage Lustre

I am a vintage girl. I wished I belonged to a different time period – 60s, 70s. I love everything about old school. As I was clearing my laptop data, I chanced upon some photos which I had shot for Harper’s Bazaar Singapore, four years back. At that time, I had no idea what a […]

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Grandmama’s café – Review

Living in Mumbai for over 3 years now, I have come to realise that this city is always bustling with energy. Whether on the roads, in the markets, in restaurants and of course the clubs, you’ll rarely find Mumbai down on energy. And while all that is great and I love the fact that this […]

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Miracles with Vero Moda

Usually on the first day of New Year, I often reflect and set out my goals for the upcoming 12 months. As I begin 2017, I have nothing much to really outline apart from having a sense of gratitude for all that I went through last year. 2016 wasn’t an easy year and as I […]

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Of Drama & Dreams

Of Drama & Dreams … All Accessories – Ayesha Photography – Merilyn Pereira Top & Jeans – Mango I grew up on a staple diet of Bollywood romances, imagining that someday I would fall madly in love and live happily ever after. In fact, DDLJ served as my template for the perfect romance. I would […]

Hello 2016 – A New Begining

Hello 2016  … Now it almost seems like I am back after a long hiatus & I won’t deny that last year has been challenging and a lot of my time was taken up at work.  Looking back at 2015, I have come to realise that we can’t stop things, people and life from changing. […]

Arabian Nights – Snap Story

These photos are taken by friends, Amanda Neo & Lisa Tan. I did this shoot as part of their first series of photos which showcases the portrayal of women from different cultural backgrounds and history in the form of black & white portraits. Thought of sharing on the blog! Check out their full album at – https://www.facebook.com/LisaTanMeiling/media_set?set=a.10152602530656891&type=1&pnref=story

Snap Story: Kala Ghoda 2015

This is a post that’s been in my drafts folder for the longest time now! But hey, better late than never ya? So this year, I attended the “Kala Ghoda” arts festival in Colaba (Mumbai). For those of you who are not aware, the Kala Ghoda festival is an annual fine art festival,nine days long, […]

Deepika Padukone’s Van Heusen SS’14 Collection

We told you that Deepika Padukone has turned into a fashion designer with a Limited Edition collection exclusively for Van Heusen. Keeping up with its essence, the Spring Summer 2014 collection was launched in an equally unique and exclusive affair with 10 fans walking the ramp with Deepika to unveil the collection. These lucky divas […]

Lenskart For This Summer – Review

Have you guys seen this new ad of Lenskart? Check it out & I am sure you will love it. Well summer is here and Mumbai is scorching hot. And these are the most needed things for this excruciatingly warm weather – a water-bottle, sunscreen, an umbrella, light clothing and a pair of stylish sunglasses. […]

Aleph Tav Art – Art & Design interview

For an artist, the world of objects is an enormous playground full of fresh images. Graphic illustrators look at an impression that goes beyond the ordinary – both visually and conceptually. They scrutinize images, colours and texture and they find rhythm in what they see. These habits of the eye and mind feed their creativity. […]

Carousels

Carousels in the sky, We shape with our eyes. Under the shade, silhouettes, crying rain, do we fly? do we stay? We could lose, we could fail. Either way, options change. Chances fail, Trains derail. – 30 Minutes by Tatu Photography – Pooja Das Pink Kurti Top – BIBA Blue Cardigan – H2O, Bandra Denim […]

A Smile To Remember

When the warm morning sun rays kiss your cheeks, you are destined to glow, shine and imbibe the sunshine. The essence of your being is displayed when the sun parades its yellow spark. The rays are healing, magnifying and exude positivity. The sun blocks out all the mist and reveals a direction. Yes, I am […]

Battle Of The Cover Gals – Dec !

Today we complete 6 months on the Battle Of The Cover Gals Section – a big thanks to all those who enjoyed this every month. With this, let us present to you the battle of the cover girls for the month of December 2013. Attractive concepts – must say! The three which stood out for […]

Battle Of The Cover Gals – October !

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan Kangna Ranaut Sonam Kapoor Freida Pinto Vidya Balan Jacqueline Fernandez Kalki Koelchin Kareena Kapoor Shruti Hassan  Yami Gautam This month has some of the most astounding magazine covers! Simply love all of them. While on one hand there is Aishwarya Rai Bachchan looking dreamlike on the cover of Noblesse India – in […]

Chambor Flowing Lipstick – REVIEW

Hello gorgeous people on Spotlight! Today I am going to review the “Chambor Flowing Lipstick” – Perfect Rose Shade. Yes, my September started off with shopping for some lip products and this one definitely caught my eyes (..and lips). Normally I go for a lipstick that provides matte coverage. I also prefer natural shades of […]

Fashion Flash: All Things Floral

Fashion Flash: All Things Floral The floral fascination seems to be everywhere, emerging to be vibrant with every passing year! This is a fad which re-invents itself again and again, taking over the runaways as well as the fashion markets. Bright and bold motifs with classic floral prints would definitely make a statement once paired […]

10 Most Amazing Make-Up Transformations !

Russian makeup artist Vadeem Andreev has been working in the fashion and television industries since 2005. His creativity certainly shines through in his work and makes one’s best features stand out. It’s amazing what a few dashes of color can do, when applied just right!     Which transformation did you like the most? 

MixMatched Musings

On some mismatched days between some mismatched thoughts, On what’s yet to end And what’s yet to start. Between what’s utterly spoken, And what’s left to be said Between the thriving experience and the tepid innocence. On some mismatched days between some mismatched colours, Where sweet lashes of bridal pink splatters all over royal emerald […]

Bright Pops Of Colour

2013 is about unleashing your flamboyant side.  Experiment with colouful jewelry, neon splashes and bright outfits. The desire to express with a splash of dynamic colour, has acquired a massive worldwide appeal. From poppy red lipstick to bright lemon trousers and bold neon dresses, colour is in vogue! Coloured pants are making a distinct style […]

The Monsoon Story

Leopard printed frill dress – Vero Moda Wedges– Americaya Handbag – Cotton On Photographer – Pooja Das Okay, I did not intend to put these photos up – they were actually quite randomly clicked on the streets of Mumbai. These pictures were shot on a windy & rainy day near Chai Coffee, Versova. Cinema, culture, rain, food, fashion, […]

Spot an Aashiqui 2 Couple in Bandra Today!

If you thought the rains are the craziest part of Mumbai’s monsoon, you’d be surprised to hear what some of the crazy Mumbaikars are up to this month. So from what we hear, the romantic blockbuster of 2013, “Aashiqui 2” starring Shraddha Kapoor and Aditya Roy Kapur will be premiering this Sunday on Sony Max […]

The Battle of Cover Girls – June

Yes, it’s June and we are back with yet another addition of “The Battle Of Cover Girls” – something which we started last month and for which we got a great response ! This time round, we have picked the top 10 Magazine Covers in the month of June. Tell us, who is your favourite cover-girl […]