The Sari Chronicles By Satomi | IndianWear

Subtly and gracefully like butterflies fluttering out of black cocoons I tend to embrace an orgy of colours and patterns like never before.

There are some outfits which just naturally sharpen the habitual elegance , tipped with brightness so vivid, that it catches the fancy of everyone around. 

Recently I came across Satomi, an exclusive Indian Wear women clothing brand who bring colours and prints to this dull monsoon like never before. Their approach to this world of digitalized prints brings a feeling of verdant nature embedded in every Sari, giving life as if you are a part of an overindulgent feast. It's not easy for a brand to catch my eye unless some diversity is offered trying to do something different ,even the technique matters here because everyday is a struggle for style bloggers to give a deeper dimension to the  individual style and much variety to the fashion informed audience. Because people tend to get bored. Forget them, even I tend to get bored,and need a shift from the chic cult to something more varied and endearing. 

This Sari has that romantic simplicity which take simple print into a world beyond ordinary.  It weaves the ethnic into an urban presentation fit for an urban setting and the versatility of being right as a perfect dress for the cocktail night . I wore it for one of the days at the India Couture week  (the centre point of inspiration for our big fat Indian wedding) 

The outfit so much added up to the sense of fashion madness already vibing the venue and soon it became the talk of the evening. Blue lips and the print of the Sari were the real converters of great conversations for the night and girls stopped me everywhere to take photos. 

I love it when the garments give an appealing look with still and small voice of calm. Blazed against the rich green gardens of Hotel Taj Palace Delhi , it gave a very refreshing summer spirit to the look. I almost looked like a walking Graffiti for a minute , Bewildering the staff one blue lip at a time, which was actually appalling coz it took their preying eyes a while to figure out what was happening as I was busy having my paparazzi moment throwing away my Pallu ,cocooning my shoulders with all my might up in the air in some photos, well not to mention my passionate natural aura of potential fails. Haha. I wish we could capture their open mouthed expressions until their senior came and announced time out.

Besides the Sari I hope the complimenting jewellery and this choker which I DIY'ed myself (coughs***) have also gagged your attention? Your thoughts in the comments make my day.

Oh BTW I am in Shanghai this week . Follow me on Snapchat (user id- thefashionflite ) coz you have freakin no inkling idea of the heavenly shopping I am gonna take you through . Wait and Watch !!!

Ciao xx 

Anamika Khanna X Amrapali - ICW2016

Softer Ivories have their own timeless charm , right  ?  Anamika Khanna's offsite show  collection at the Leela Palace, Delhi made me fall in love with lighter tones as never before.
Oyster pink, jade, powder blue and rose, mustard  never looked so charming until Anamika brought them in different flavours of  cuts and silhouettes that left me speechless.
The garments had her signature trails, cape with trails rather a great mix of modern without having to sacrifice on tradition. Long coats with petal detailing were paired with reinvented shararas , sarees re-emerged, and the oversized coats with popping 3D embroidery popped my eyeballs.
The fuller skirts with higher waistlines crossed the thin line between a cocktail dress and a lehenga skirt.

The Last Dance of The Courtesans - By Tarun Tahiliani ICW16

As the title suggests, we expected some dance and drama at the Tarun Tahilinai show.

The new couture collection encapsulates the allure of the fabled Indian Courtesan, sadly misrepresented in most of Bollywood as “fallen women” – In fact they were the custodians of

beauty, fashion, poetry, dance and music.

The Girl In Turban

There had been some trends which I was contemplating to try, And this turban trend was one which I wasn't even sure of.

I didn't even know if it was a thing. I wanted to wear it with some sparkling diamonds or bold lips. But chose my glittery blazer instead. According to me, the turban adds a lot of drama to this basic white tee and pants look .

The best part is that I didn't even want to buy a turban.  Hubby bought it for me, thinking it would be a nice alternative for a wrap during my winter swimming sessions. Clearly his choices are more practical than sartorial, lol. But thanks to him, I had an accessory that could be sported in any way I wanted.
So evidently I rocked up wearing one, on my way to a Glitz party,and the theme was Diamonds.I simply had to wear this blazer, and later before we reached the venue, I even attached my Jeweled Emerald earring onto the turban . Trust me I had enough people staring at me for the shoot. People even stopped their vehicles and paused to look until I opened the floodgates of my verbal slam.  

Whether it’s a traditional head wrap style or a headband, or a full turban, it’s the season newest flavor and a show stopping way to top anyone’s look., and am so so glad that I checked this trend  off too.
P.S- My turban look was featured on Society.Co which is an online lifestyle magazine headed By Nisha Balwani.They curate content for the young South Asian generation, on a lot of topics which I am sure you would love to read.Follow them, show them some love coz its simply fascinating to read traditions with a modern touch and an enchanting way to learn trends and ideas.

Tee-Bangkok

Pants-Thrifted// GK

Turban-Bangkok

Bag-Bangkok

Pumps-Choies

Sparkle Blazer- Bought Online

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Designer Talkies : Indian Designer Anita Dongre Launches Her Flagship Store at DLF Emporio

Designer Anita Dongre launched her first her flagship store at New Delhi's DLF Emporio, amongst a swish gathering of the Delhi and Mumbai glitterati. 
Its a  sprawling 3000 sq ft. luxury store, with an old world contemporary charm. The interiors have been designed around the artwork and antiquity and decorative features of Rajasthan which speaks in itself the effort and sweat put in to convey her love for all things heritage and Indian  . Every small lil detail tells of the plushness of the well made Indian fashion,lending its reach to the furnishings and upholstery and the art work appliqued walls. Everything around the store is luxurious and perfect to the  "T".
Her collection offers a unique selection of bridal, couture, pret and bespoke jewelry, to the luxury connoisseur. I still can't get over her bohemian collection presented at the fashion week and now have reasons enough to lay my hands on the styles which till now had only been haunting me and made the lust list more lustful  .
Took some photos while I could in between all the hustle and air kissing. The designer was pretty busy in looking after everyone , and could only spare up a few seconds  for a personal interaction, hence could not bring much of the "Hot Wire" stuff for you guys which is disappointing. Also wanted to find out how our B' town celebs, felt about all that and much (understanding the reason for my presence and all the incorporation ) hence no scoop there even. Therefore all I could bring you is a few things which caught my eye, really an eye, coz when I say that, it means I practically spent some real minutes in aww n admiration ! 

Designer " MANISH ARORA" At India Couture Week -2014

This is the last post on a round-up of India Couture Week 2014, and I am happy to save the best for last.

Designer Manish Arora is the only person , who did  something "hatke"(different) from the mainstream couture that made our eyes bleed in" Awe" . Such Opulence and Bespoke Collection worthy of making us look at Couture differently .Sumptuous outfits and Impeccable jewelry was used, that managed to  encompass delicacy, and Effortless beauty, and I would be lying if I say that anything pleased my eyes with that much intensity the way  Manish Arora's Couture show did. It was  an offsite venue at French embassy with Grandness Unlimited, and so much to suck up and learn !
FYI- Manish Arora is the only designer to be showcasing at Paris Fashion week every year , and it was the rumored reason he decided to keep the venue at the French Ambassador residence.

I can go on and on and  talk about the technique and the magic of craft until out of breath, but the fact remains, he is the guy who merged the techniques of Couture into far more realistic and viable ready to wear market and a sense of Shall I say- Legitimacy ?

His Lehengas didn't have any Dupattats, instead crafty and fancy headgear's were used that made most designers look down their nose. Each garment had a story, a story which perpetuates a Cinderella fantasy and the outfits were compelling in themselves. He showcased six different lines and stories titled: "The Peacock", "The Crown", "The Jewels", "The Light Fantastic", "Iridescent" and "Temari".  
The Hologram Shararas got a new Daring edge ,Psychedelic colors with interpreted hues were kept up ! Architectural motifs  moorish style inspired by the 16th century Peacock room Castel-lo di Sammezzano Italy, were rendered perfectly depicting Rainbow Hues !
The stage was circular and drew inspiration from a Village pond and to keep up with this theme the women wore head wear in shapes of Lotus and roses and some even had an offbeat Egyptian tribal edge not to forget those Huge in d face Pom-Poms right on the nose.

At last I am quite yearning of his craft work and verbose beauty showcased to seep its way outside the couture community , so that everyone makes the most of it.
And "I want to wear that Hologram Sharara and look mean someday "Amen"

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"PORTRAITS By MANISH MALHOTRA At India Couture Week-2014

It was a Vintage spectacle and contemporary Silhouettes By Fashion Designer Manish Malhotra. 

Call it Pre-show whispers or anticipation, we dress our very best for the only designer we know would bring about some  expected crowd- pleasers and make stardust  descend and smile for the Camera and show support to their designer Amigo. The fun began as the Bollywood Actresses Huma Qureshi and Urmila Matondkar started turning it out in the front rows.

It was a full house, and I had a quick chance on those shaky Escalators of Taj Palace, to turn around and have a green room chat moment for about 40 seconds with the man himself ,Just a day prior to his couture Extravaganza.I could understand two things-1: The show is gonna be big as he  himself was short of the invites.2: Expect lot of Pushing and shoving and for the love of God-wear flats !

It was a  three way ramp,marking the beginning of the show, adorned with, flickering candles in antique candle stands ,Chandeliers and all things vintage.The moment I entered, the Set  looked liked nothing different from any Sooraj Barjatya movie minus the signature staircase, maybe next time Manish if you are reading .

In Manish's word- The collection marked "PORTRAITS "as the name suggests is an endeavor to translate the magic of a bride's most special moments and weave them into tactile expression.

"Ferozabad Express" By SABYASACHI At India Couture week-2014

India Couture week opened up with a grand spectacle in an old world charm created by Indian Designer Sabyasachi .Magnificence took a center stage and we all waited  for Sabya to cast his magic. Infact I even went up and called him "Jadoogar" of Indian couture on twitter coz  there is something so traditional and transforming in his bridal wear which definitely lends an edge of its own kind .
It was a full house, and we were relegated to sit tight and packed ,that for a moment I felt like running . Though the seating were not at all strategically set-from the point of photography, but everything is acceptable when Its a Sabya's Show.
It was the whole set-up that got much of the talking. The lights were dim and we could make out a train compartment sort of setting when the music started to play . It was a first class coach of Ferozabad express with real passengers on-board. Sleeper coach saw some bunker beds,  with nicely done up interiors and wooden work in deep burgundy hue. Though at a point I felt the interiors were tuned in accord to the color palette of the collection . There was a lady in a Burkha and my eyes  were Just stuck on  to a huge 40' Orange  Birkin kept on the top birth where she was seated which apparently belonged to her.

Ferozabad is know for hand embroidery and  art, hence all the garments reflected the traditional and Indian touch . The color Palette saw some sophisticated European pastels making a move with Ivories and cream as the base. The canvas lehengas and Muslim motifs Parsi zardozi and Afghan Crewel work took center stage . For that extravagant feel, The Bandhgala Jackets with printed trousers were sewed in with 18 carat gold buttons. The Paschminas is a symbol of eternity, and it has formed a major part of our wardrobes . It was interesting to see how it could be modified as a stole and draped with a Khadi crystal embellished Nehru Jacket. There were a lot of things which caught some special interest, like the Hand embroidered and Zardozi coats, in striking colors, which made perfect sense with the Men Classic lucknow style full beard And the  boxy clutches for women which matched the embroidery of the outfits.