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Twitter jokes are everywhere but what keeps them coming back is the fact that we all are exhibitionists. Putting out all the details of our lives is our generations' plus point. We document, we exhibit, we change profile pictures, we read everyone's status messages, we categorise, we file, we spew venom, we just talk about the "loo getting fixed up" on twitter.

Stalk his style: Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson could have been a fashion designer. His genius, his ideas and his fashionable self were appealing both to men and women. His contributions to the fashion industry, his entertainment value, his performances that were wholesome-package deals with a lot of drama and dance thrown in- nothing could have been worth it, if it wasn’t for the sequined glove and more.

Though it’s flamboyant at its best, it is after all, excellent as hell, if we can subtly incorporate some wise fashion tips of his, into our wardrobes. Subtle is an understatement for him, but for you, it’s manna from heaven. A list of his contributions that have rocked the runways now and forever more.

• Skinny pants
• Sequinned tops, shirts, sequined anything
• Gloves, white ones
• Red, leather jackets
• Military style Jackets
• Aviators
• V-necked white t-shirt
• Fedora Hat
• Sheer shirts with white tees

Team all, or one of them. Make your wardrobe a good mix of Red, Black and White. Dab a little glitter and you’re done for the day.

RIP Michael Jackson, may you live in our minds and wardrobes.

Cheaper Than Therapy Sessions

Louis Vuitton- Madonna Fall-Winter 2009-2010 Collection of ads are shot by Steven Miesel and are photoshopped to death. Madonna reminds me of a character from Alice in Wonderland or Peter Pan give or take a few bows and ears. Compare it to their real people ads with Keith Richards, Gorbachev and Francis Ford Coppola and this is plain nonsense.

The Delete Key is on my wishlist as well. Cute. Sweet. Simple. Minimalistic office stationery is always delight-ing.

As usual, am a pop culture whore and this is my muse for the day. The Grafik Museum and it's loudmouth cuts are just applaudable.

Delhi isn't one of the safest cities but this just makes it so much better. The Bed and Breakfast near Friends Colony is an excellent place to chill and stay cozy I hear.

Ruiz and Company make such excellent packaging, my mouth is agape.

An article on a street style restaurant in LA. I heart nicely-made and though-out environs.

Lily Allen is the new Chanel Muse. I can't wait for the handbag ad to hit the shores in October.

Stalk Her Style

Sonam @ IIFA in Anamika Khanna

Sonam Kapoor isn't afraid to be a fashionista. In Bollywood, where the term fashionista would probably mean a lot of bling and chiffon, she's crossed over to the avant garde side, bringing in fashion at it's best to the brocade-heavy award ceremonies. "Fashion to me, is art," she says to me everytime I question her fashion sensibilities. Her choices are very off-beat yet highly stylised, her choice of designers is a mix of both classic and avant-garde. Her room was filled with Marc Jacobs, Christian Louboutin and more. In an industry where actresses don't make it their business to know what they wear ( except for , hey is there enough clevage showing?) Sonam understands and reads a lot on fashion in turn keeping up with the times. At IIFA, her outfit spelt nothing but class and Anamika Khanna isn't the ideal Bollywood choice but see how Sonam rocks it. The jewellery, though traditional just adds the right bling to the outfit. Her style statement in one sentence: Traditional material, contemporary silouttes.

10 Statement Necklaces that Rock the Runway

If there's anything that tops the list in the accessory department, it's the very stylish statement necklace. It's a one-off piece, one that guards and adds onto the entire dress making it more fashionable and unique. Statement necklaces are not made to make the outfit look more attractive, in fact they're made to overpower the outfit, overrun the fabric and to keep the eyes trained on the prize. The spring-summer has seen more statement necklaces than any other season, so go ahead, take a look at the catwalk choices. In a country like India where accessories are king, it's easy to find anything ethnic or chunky from the street shopping expeditions. It's all about catching the right neclace and teaming it with the right clothes. Caution one: Never go matching-matching. Pink dress with pink shoes, are a big no-no. Caution two: Try primary colours to show off your statement necklaces. Black, brown, blue.... Caution three: Be prepared to rest your chic-ness factor on the necklace, it can actually make or break an outfit.

Now here's a list of my favourite necklaces from the catwalks.

Show: Just Cavalli.
This ombre pink necklace isn't for the faint-hearted. It's my favourite piece in the entire gamut of catwalk trends. Wear it on blacks and neutrals are you're the star of the day.

Show: Moschino

Pearls in a cluster is what I call it. Very interesting, very bold and yet extremely subtle for a statement necklace. The white-ness adds to the classiness of the entire look. Definitely wear with any colour, the piece can pull off even a yellow.

Show: Lanvin

Utter minimalistic, yet glance-worthy, Lanvin has made sure they keep their style chunky and funky. The colour of the necklace doesn't dominate the outfit but yet, at the same time, the outfit can be called crap if it doesn't have an ounce of necklace in it. Such is subtlety.

Show: Catherine Malandrino
We have all seen this beauty strutted out on cardboard-made necks in silver and antique shops in Dilli Haat and Colaba, but we have not understood what it can do for your wardrobe. Wear it big, bold and brazen around your neck and stones always add that little matt glint here just so it doesn't take away the glam of the dress.



Show: Anna Sui
My favourite designer, Anna makes anything look good once the necklaces are on. In fact, her entire collection is made up of very tribal, very indian, very african pieces. I'm sure we see these pieces, with red stones or a wayward green on the pavement shops in Colaba, but we never bother picking up. The blue here, adds that dreaminess to the entire outfit.


Show: Ralph Lauren

Everyone who loves jewellery in India has encountered kundans, polkis and stone jewellery. But we, the modernists are scared of them. While the west embraces the craft, we dwiddle our thumbs and opt for the small tiffany-type chains. No more! Be bold and take on the wild side, with mom's custom-made jewellery. Wear in on a black dress and you're set for the day.



Show: DKNY

A show of metal might make your wardrobe this season. Try mixing a number of chains, a lot of coin junk, metal scraps and a healthy attitude, and lo, you're in statement necklace heaven.


Show: Chanel
Truly spring-summer in their looks, the Chanel necklaces can be recognised a mile away. The foliage with the enamel and the vibrant colours make you remember them long after they're gone into your jewellery box. Mostly a day necklace. Choose a darker one for the night.

Show: Louis Vuitton
Africa-inspired, woody and chunky, Louis Vuitton aced up a notch this summer with the ideal accessory for India. An accessory that can be bought anywhere in primary colours of red, black and brown. The look is mighty, smooth and highly compliment-worthy with minimal effort.

Show: Dries Van Noten
Shiny disco balls are what it is, when you look at it, the first time. But that's what keeps the eyes going back for more of it. The chunky necklace of metallic sheen is out to take over accessiory land, if you're not the one wearing it. So go and grab.

Easy, breezy and blue

Comfortable, high and sexy. That just about describes this Fendi beauty. Straight from the spring-summer collection, it's easy, comfortable and technically well-heeled. Wear on corporate wear, maybe like a vibrant splash of colour on an otherwise boring monday or for a great weekend start on a friday.

Delicious Bites

Oh the delight that is this piece of crockery. I can stare at it, buy it, and love it.

The pictures Sam Javanrouh takes, are worth all my time this week. Truly an artist of our times.

Crime Scene Fashion. How cool is she?

Manolo, Manolo, Manolo....hell, Manolo.

These bookcases are a bookworm's dream. I heart the earthquake one and the Tanagram one.

Want a pizza, a barbie or a jimmychoo....you can buy any painting you want, here. Some artists are damn smart.

This is the first thing on my wishlist. I want, I want, I want

The best thing invented after sliced bread.

I love dirty laundry. Excellent idea.