Spring Crush: A February Wish-List.

Well, going a bit off track for what this blog is supposed to contain, I will make a wish-list. I always want a lot of things. (Yes, I am the average materialistic girl. Who always wants, never needs.) My mum thinks my closet is about to blow up and destroy half of Calcutta. I am the typical impulsive shopper. I adore Rebecca Bloomwood (not only because I relate to her but also because DDAAYYUMM! Luke Brandon is one hell of a catch!)
My head is like a scrapbook. Which is why my blog looks like one too (note: torn paper, paint blotches.) So making a wishlist is actually like organizing my underwear drawer.
So how do I really start hmmm... I guess it's okay to club together a look. It's like a LOOK WISH-LIST.
So keeping in mind the Trends for Spring-Summer 2012 (A NIFT-ian always has this at the back of her mind even when shopping during sale!)

Pleats is one of the major trends happening this Spring. In all forms! Pleated shorts and Trousers. Flowing pleated dresses. Lanvin's Spring 2012 show had some of the best pleated dresses on the runway.

Inspired by which... *drum roll*

The perfect Sodamix pleated dress from House of Fraser. Loved the weave detailing. Nude court shoes and statement cocktail ring, both from Asos. That killer bling clutch in Champagne to cut the monotone-ish effect down: Anya Hindmarch Valorie.

The trend I'm talking about is Black and White. Like the Spring 2012 Gareth Pugh Black and White. Although I love the trend. Black and White is really not my thing. It bores the fizz out of me. To make the look pop, I would add red to it. Be it a red blazer or shoes. Or just anything you like, really!

Basic tank top from Asos. The two finger ring from Erin Wasson. I'm crazy about two finger rings. They set such a statement. Especially the chunky ones. Victoria Beckham black Skinny Denims. Red Louboutins or Cream Steve Maddens. I would wear both if I could, honest! And of course, the best red jackets in town, from Mango. (Seriously, in Calcutta, the perfect red is found only at the Mango store. Not that we have much of a choice. *sniff*)

This particular trend is actually quite risky. It can either make you look like a high class fashionista or a clown. The best tangerines were seen at Paris Fashion Week by Sachin + Babi, Doo.Ri, Rebecca Minkoff, Derek Lam (from Fashionologie).

Color-Blocking this trend makes most sense to me. Plus I can go crazy with the colors! Hint: Tangerine+Fuchsia, Tangerine+Navy, Tangerine+Pink... or play it safe with Tangerine+Black.

I am SO crushing on the lace up booties by Giambatista Valli (one of my favorite designers, by the way), the very 60's Karen Millen Color Block Dress. It's just SO fantastic! I would wear a pair of Warehouse leggings with those booties. And OH! That ring... from WedOne. I want! And that superb oversize bag from Asos would do me no harm!

Chevron's made a huge comeback for Spring 2012. Burberry and Etro had amazing chevron prints. Though the credit goes to Missoni for starting this trend all together!

That's a Chevron Rug from Missoni, by the way. The perfect spring look would have a start zig-zag print complimented by shades of Champagne or Beige.

Now that's something I would wear to college. Damn! The Lycra Chevron print top from Warehouse and the tie up shorts from Reed Krakoff are just perfect for the oncoming of Spring. I am in Love with those metallic brogues from Boutique 9. The fringe necklace from Accessorize would break the overpowering of the print. And what better way to top it off than a fedora from Forever 21?

I know this trend is already fading. But lace was my favorite thing all through Winters. I packed up on lace blouses and dresses and somehow cannot get enough of it. One thing I would love to try are lace biker jackets!

Lace biker jacket from Soaked in Luxury. Killer black suede booties from Bluefly. Animal Print earrings from Accessorize. Grey tank from Asos. I know it's totally 2010 but I'm still crushing on the Leopard Print clutch from Alexander McQueen. Fancy much?

That's it from me for now. Will come up with more looks soon.

Who need airplanes for wishes now? ;)

Love :]

A New Beginning: Time to let it go!

2010 wasn't exactly my favorite year. It was one of my worst times ever! I had my first ever heart break. I loved the man very much but it's safe to say that he SOOOOO wasn't worth all the trouble. My close friend Meggna was involved in a car accident. And a few of my toughest decisions were made which ultimately proved disastrous!

The only comfort I had was work, my family and Gaga! :)
So here's to a new beginning!

This post involves some of my favorite designers work/inspirational people in 2010. I sketched and edited them myself. They are basically stylized figures. A few of you may find it disturbing, but I guess it's the only way I can get rid of the ghosts from my past. I hope all the negativity of 2010 does not follow me any longer.

VIKTOR AND ROLF

I love art. In every form and way. And V&R made a huge impact on me. This is one of my favourites from their Spring/Summer 2010. What a concept!! I wish I could get into their brain and just see where all this comes from. It is by far one of the best shows I've seen. I have great respect for the duo.. I respect anyone who is a patron of art... :)

GARETH PUGH

I've been following the Brit fashion designer's works since the 2006 London Fashion Week. I would say: Alexander McQueen, John Galliano, Viv Westwood... HE'S IN THE LEAGUE OF THESE GREAT THINKERS. He's the reason why I want to apply for Postgrads at Central Saint Martins. I remember sitting in front of the television and watching in awe, as this piece of art, strutted down a runway in Fall 2006. It looked like one of those poodles you make out of balloons. It was black. Dark. Just like Pugh is. Oozing with rebellious ideas.

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN

I woke up on 11th February 2010 and heard the most horrible thing. He died. The reason for all my creativity. He  inspired me to such an extent that I knew I had to realise my dreams at any cost. I wanted to be just like him. No one can replace him.  No one else could combine drama and elegance the way he did.

VALENTINO

I was watching the Fall 2010 Couture show on television... Nice soft feminine... Cute... FLOWY.. and then BOOM! Structure-Structure-Structure!! At that moment I realised that may be Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli aren't doing that bad a job as I thought... I still love Valentino... and everything connected to it. :)

LADY GAGA

Straight from the Haus of Gaga... :) No one can inspire me the way she does. When I listen to her, see her pictures and videos, my creativity gets a high. It's like I'm on GagaHash! She leaves me speechless. <3

A Very Happy New Year Everybody! Keep reading and commenting! Appreciate it all! :)

Fashion. Love. Peace. <3

My Favorite McQueen Spring/Summer 2011 Pieces

Sarah Burton, made me fall in love with her after the show. I was so anticipating another Valentino-style let-down. After all you cannot ever expect two creative minds to think exactly the same way. What Lee's tortured mind thought could not be ever perceived by anyone but himself. I'm sure Burton (Lee's right hand for so many years) must have had to go through alot of pressure to carry on a legacy so grand and so huge! McQueen meant edgy, avant-garde yet a statement on it's own. Sarah Burton on the other is all this but a lot more softer and more feminine. It did have many of McQueen's trademarks engraved like the exaggerated hips, baroque inspirations and the use of excess gold. Gave me a sort of regal feel. And I really like the Earth Goddess inspiration thingy! :)

Fashion. Love. Peace :]