Should've Listened to Mom

While Tanuja rocked a lace red sari at the Stardust Awards (seriously, no dressing like a little old lady here!), her daughters clearly didn't heed her fashion advice. Taneesha is her usual hot mess. She looks like she wrapped herself in satin bed sheets which she inadvertently dragged through mud. And what is the deal with her perpetual bedhead? Does she have something against combs and styling products?

Kajol, meanwhile, could have also adopted her Mom's less is more strategy. There's just too much going on with her sari. The overall fit of Kajol's outfit is miles ahead of Tanisha, and draping is quite unique, however the silver appliques and chains are distracting.

Photos: filmicafe

That's a Whole Lotta Color!

But I think Chitragandha wears it well. She floated down the red carpet at the Filmfare Awards in this color-blocked gown by Salvatore  Ferragamo. The key to wearing such vibrant colors, particularly in a floor length piece? Minimalist hair and makeup. By pulling her hair up and away from her face, and using a nude makeup palette, Chitragandha avoids the trap of distracting from a bold design with splashy makeup and big hair.

Photo: getty.

Loubies, Desi Ishtyle?

Fresh off news that this purveyor of red-soled, sky-high heels with a hefty price tag that are so coveted both by fashionistas and Bolly starlets alike, will be entering the Indian market with retail shops in Mumbai and Delhi, Christian Louboutin has unveiled a Bollywood insipred Spring/Summer 2012 collection.

Said the designer, "I love Bollywood and all those films. The women there are very feminine. And I love saris." IMHO, his Bollywood collection is reflective of that statement: a hodgepodge of desi elements in pump form. Pictured here are styles "Bollywoody" and "Devidas". Thoughts? Via: luxpresso, fashion united. 

Rumors or Rubbish?

Lolo and Bebo hit the red carpet at the Filmfare Awards together in Manish Malhotra creations. While Lolo looked remarkably svelte and elegant as per ush (again, I am ignoring the apparent absence of a sari blouse all-together), sister Bebo was ... well? What? How do I say this delicately, Kareena? Perhaps it's time you take a cue from your sis (who by the way has had 2 kids) and opt for slightly more opaque sari material in the future?

I don't know which of these plausible explanations is correct:
          a) you are pregnant,
          b) you are not but are trying your hardest to fuel those rumors to help bolster your film, or
          c) you are totally clueless.
Not one to carp about weight issues on this blog, I will say this much: Kareena, if you want to wear the super sheer net saris, you must have a toned structure (and by "structure" I mean tummy). I'm talking a Bipasha-style midriff. Remember how fabulous Bips looked at the G-R reception in her Falguni and Shane number? Here's a look for comparison:

Do you see what I'm saying, Kareena? You risked an unfortunate angle with the result being a photograph like this where you truly do look preggers. Of course if it's answer choice "a" that is correct, then please disregard the above message and God bless!
Photo: filmicafe, santabanta

Blah versus Vaah.

Don't get me wrong, Piggy Chops was elegant at the Apsara Awards in her crisp, white sari. Well minus the detailing of that blouse which was totally proper in front, but resembled a plain white bra from behind. While Piggy epitomizes graceful sari draping, overall, I thought her look was dull. Pretty, but dull.

Anushka, on the other hand, brought her A game (read: Sabyasachi). I'm loving the contrast between the rich velvet and the sheer, pink netting. It was great to see a starlet other than Vidya B turning to this designer. Kudos!

Photos: filmicafe.