Monster on the Prowl: Chic-Hunt on the Streets!

Monster Ate My Couture was out hunting for the hottest divas on the streets of Kolkata. I feel that this city is so misunderstood about it's fashion sense! And if you have ANY doubts about that, then take the next bus to Salt Lake and drop by at NIFT, Kolkata to take a peek.

This college ups its style quotient and don't you have any qualms about that. "Never compromise on style". That's the mantra of NIFT Cal.

All that was needed was my camera.

MAmC's first outfit post and the honor goes to.... *drum roll*

Zuali reminds us of why we are insanely jealous of North Eastern beauties. They almost always make a statement with whatever they wear. 

Zuali has an amazing taste when it comes to dressing up. Matching the perfect accessory with every garment without over doing it is her personal style. 

 

My personal favourite pick from her accessories? Her boyfriend’s Burberry watch! Zuali mostly shops from malls at Aizwal and Metro Plaza in Calcutta.

Jumpsuit: Golden Colours, Metro Plaza

Cardigan: Flee Market, Aizwal

Shoes: Aldo

Bag: Millennium Centre, Aizwal

Watch: Burberry


Special thanks to Surabhi Singh for helping me with the shoot. Love you and you know it!

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Just incase you're interested, the backgrounds have been taken from this AMAZING Spanish illustrator  Fab Ciraolo. I love his works and am a big fan *respect*. His retro-ish style illustrations contemporizes almost everything people believe in. From Madonna to Alice (in wonderland).... even Jesus! Everyone we know in the way they would really be if they were a part of this world.

Happyness :]

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 :]

Tom Ford's Vintage Couture Show *imagines* plus Burberry Bespoke's debut!

Tom Ford... The most awaited comebacks of the year... And he did it in style! No press, No reviews of the collection, no live coverage... AND YET! He managed to get full publicity of the whole event- which btw, was just a bunch of his close friends and a private fashion show in *wait for it* old world style!
Talk about going back to the beginning of high street! He introduced each model and described each garment just like in the old days.. I'm talking about the 60's... He sure did bring back the magic and charm which fashion held in those days... Too bad for certain guests in the even who tweeted pictures of the event LIVE...
In an interview with Vogue, Ford said,

“I want fashion to be fun again, like it was in the ’60s. You couldn’t wait to get the clothes and put them on, and I think we’ve lost that. I don’t get the need for this immediacy. In fact, I think it’s bad. The way the system works now, you see the clothes, within an hour or so they’re online, the world sees them. They don’t get to a store for six months. In addition, all of the fast-fashion companies that do a great job, by the way, knock everything off. So it’s everywhere all over the streets in three months and by the time you get it to the store, what’s the point?”

Well, here's a look at Tom Ford Spring/Summer 2011. These picture will be in next month's Vogue shot by Steven Meisel. All the words which come to my mind when I see them are: classic. luxe. expensive. breathtaking. chic. time-proof. And you know what? All these are words ARE associate with Tom Ford. Kudos to him for bringing Classic back. In a real way!

But no matter what, the goal of a brand is TO SELL. And while most of the designers know and believe only that, there are designers like Tom Ford and Christopher Bailey who hold their own without letting go of their roots...

Speaking of Christopher Bailey, Emma Watson was the first person to actually sport a trench coat from the just-about-to-release Burberry Bespoke collection. Watson received it as a gift from Bailey for the premiere of her new movie Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. *like dying to watch that movie!!*

Vogue UK says,

Burberry Bespoke will be a new fully integrated, innovative digital platform, enabling the personalisation of the iconic Burberry trench coat.

Fashion. Love. Peace! x