Saturday, August 25, 2007

SWATIMODO..in bindaasdaily.com!!!

Fresh Fashion



You’re always on a look out for new independent designers. And why not, they design stuff that’s sassy, creative and fresh enough not be in every second closet. That’s exactly what these four designers are putting up in an exhibition.


On display would be Swati Modo’s shoes. If you still haven’t grabbed them, now can be a good time to take a step in the right direction! Her pairs are distinctly sophisticated and fit to themes like Casino, Taj, etc. You can team these with Rashmi Khaitan’s totes. She has designed stylish bags for every occasion that can easily stand out in a crowd.
Look out for classy waist jackets from Priyanka Awal’s creations. The fourth designer, Roopal Awal’s line is fusion-inspired with hand embroidery and pretty embellishments in her designs.
The display is sure to impress you, especially if you are allergic to shelling out Rs. 15,000 for a shoe. And to dull old ideas.


Location: HS27- Kailash Colony Market Phone: Swati Mehrotra – 9310 111 436, Priyanka Awal – 9971 254 222, Rashmi Khaitan – 9903 502 707, Roopal Awal – 9719 7111 00Price: starting with: Rashmi Khaitan’s bags Rs. 800, Priyanka Awal’s jackets Rs. 2000, Swati Modo’s shoes Rs. 1500Timings: 10:00am to 7:00pm on 24, 25 and 26 August 2007

Thursday, August 2, 2007

What to Wear with Ankle Boots

In all honesty, ankle boots are probably my least favorite style of women's footwear. It's not that I dislike ankle boots for what they are, it's more that I dislike how they're worn -- which is often in the most unflattering way possible. I blame the media. Okay, that's a cop out, and technically, I am part of the media, so I guess that statement needs a little clarification. What I mean to say is that what we see on the runways and in fashion magazines does not always translate well for our own bodies and lives. For example, ankle boots with cropped leggings or shorter tights is a definite "don't" for women who have shapely calves. Even women who are on the thin side have to be careful as the combination seems to chop inches off your height while adding bulk to your legs. So what should you wear with ankle boots? I'm so glad you asked.



Here are a few of my favorite combinations.
Ankle Boots with Long SkirtsWhether they're flat or heeled, ankle boots and long skirts are a classic combination. While I personally prefer to pair them with a long skirt that is on the fuller side, I've also seen ankle boots paired fairly successfully with long skirts that are more narrow. Whichever style you prefer, the key is to show no leg. If the skirt isn't long enough to cover the top of the ankle boot on its own, add a pair of tights.
Short Skirts and Ankle BootsThis look is definitely a little more difficult to pull off, because a lot of women don't like their legs. But it works well because instead of showing no leg, you're showing a lot of leg -- the real trouble comes in when you only show a little leg. Look for skirts that are a couple of inches above the knee or shorter and skip anything that's too full, lest your outfit start to like a figure skating costume.


The Best Pants for Ankle BootsThis one is nearly a no-brainer -- ankle boots work with any kind of pants.
The advantage to wearing them over shoes or taller boots is that you get ankle coverage without the bulk of a knee-high boot. But -- and this is a big "but" -- the only pants that work well tucked into ankle boots are very tight ones.
Wide-legged pants tucked into short boots create a very unflattering balloon effect.
Ankle Boots with Leggings or TightsI mentioned before that cropped leggings don't work well with ankle boots. Long leggings or tights however, look great -- assuming of course, that leggings look good on you in the first place.
if they don't, pairing them with ankle boots isn't going to make the situation any better.



Clothes to Avoid Wearing with Ankle Boots

Cropped Pants
Cropped Tights
Mid-Length Skirts with Bare Legs
Pencil Skirts
Shorts
Capris