End Of An Era.

• By Priyanka
• July 29, 2009
• The Daily Etcetera
• 16

Both hailed once by Vogue magazine among world’s 10 most beautiful women, they were charismatic and stunning and made an irreplaceable place for themselves on many impressionable young women in their own time… And will continue to do so much after.

Where Ms. Naidu lit up the silver screen and delighted the movie-goers, Maharani Gayatri Devi set new standards for grace and charm.

As little girls, we were smitten by Maharani’s breezy chiffons and pearls. As grown women we can only hope to be half as dignified and graceful.

They will be sorely missed.

Left: Leela Naidu (1940-2009)
Right: Maharani Gayatri Devi (1919-2009)

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Sharmila at Cannes 2009: ‘Vengeance’ Premiere

• By Payal
• May 17, 2009
• Again And Again
• 41

Sharmila attended the ‘Vengeance’ premiere on day five wearing a sari seen on her at the FICCI Frames 2009 event (see here). While she wore it back then with pearls, she chose to wear a light Kundan set this time. Do I even have to mention how beautiful she looks!

So many of you wrote in about her having worn her saris before so here goes. One thing to note is that unlike some other people who wear an outfit again the same way right down to the last accessory, Sharmila does change her sari up by wearing different jewelery.

P.S. Don’t kill me for that cut-out full length pic, it was the only one I could find.

At Cannes 2009 ‘Vengeance’ Premiere, May 2009

Left: at Samita Bangargi’s Collection Launch, Dec 2006
Right: At Cannes 2009 ‘Up’ Premiere, May 2009

Left: at FICCI Frames Convention, Mar 2008
Right: At Cannes 2009 Photocall, May 2009

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From Sketch To Real

• By Payal
• March 4, 2009
• The Daily Etcetera
• 58

Earlier today in Mumbai, Amrita Arora got married to Shakeel Ladak in a church ceremony. The bride looked resplendent in her white Ashley Rebello wedding gown made with Chantilly and vintage Emilio Ungaro lace and covered in Swarovski crystals and rice pearls.

This was one design that definitely translated well from sketch to real.

via Mid-day

P.S. While, you may read that her wedding gown is vintage, we wanted to clarify that the gown itself is not vintage but made from vintage lace.

P.P.S. Congratulations to the happy couple!

Update: Added a pic with the back detail.

Amrita Arora at Wedding

Amrita Arora and Shakeel Ladak at Olive After The Wedding

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Bland

• By Priyanka
• February 20, 2009
• The Daily Etcetera
• 15

Manjari didn’t quite deliver this time either; the dress was average at its best and what could have been an okay look was ruined by her pairing it with those shoes and pearls/beads… wasn’t the best idea…

(P.S: A great way to have dressed up this otherwise plain ol’ dress would have been to lose the beads and instead go with some major chunky bangles, opt for either pumps that offer contrast like maybe yellow/purple or a more staid cream/nude patent… we’d be talking a whole different game here then!)

Manjari Phadnis At Bollywood Mischief Bash

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She’s Come A Long Way Baby!

• By Priyanka
• October 23, 2008
• The Daily Etcetera
• 21

The last few times we’ve spotted Manisha Koirala, her styling choices left a lot to be desired… One dismal appearance after another, this sure comes as a breath of fresh air!

Sure, this look isn’t the best either and she certainly could do without that blingy bag but she sure has come a long way! And that… we like!

Manisha Koirala At A Charity Auction

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