The Ultimate Guide

Pia Trivedi is all over the Kingfisher calendar April, June and November and is fast becoming the most photographed new model on the ...

SUMMER HOT LIST
Go wild8212;it8217;s the season of bugs and blooms

Fresh One
Pia Trivedi is all over the Kingfisher calendar April, June and November and is fast becoming the most photographed new model on the circuit. With Pia8217;s fresh cherubic looks, wispy locks and hot bod, she8217;s a girl for all seasons.

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Sunny Side Up
Looks like oranges and lemons are finally being sold for a penny, what with big bold yellows storming out of the closets. Like Morgan de Toi, in Mumbai, that has a range of brightest yellow. And Mango has a range of yellow bags from Rs 1,500 and shoes from Rs 4,500. Sunshine dominates this season with bags, shoes, belts and clothes in the cheery hue.

Imprinted
In an age where your tattoo lasts longer than your boyfriends or girlfriends, have you gotten yours already? If not, head for Funky Monkey at Delhi and Mumbai their tattoos range from Rs 2,000 to Rs 1.5 lakh, Mumbai8217;s Nail Bar or the tattoo parlour closest to you and get yourself a friend for life. There are Chinese dragons, scary skulls and angels to choose from. Besides, skin show is best through summer nuthins.

Bloom Boom

Flowers are in full bloom8212;on clothes, shoes and bags. Be: is full of floral blouses and skirts by Priyadarshini Rao Rs 700 to Rs 2,000 and floral bags by What8217;s Pink? Rs 1,500. Shoe house Rinaldi has chic leather sandals with flower motifs
Rs 2,000 upwards, but Lifestyle8217;s floral beach flip-flops for Rs 120 are a steal. Pick large prints or appliques. For added effect, wear fresh flowers in your hair.

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Get Sporty

Sports clothes and fashion? Yes,it8217;s possible and it8217;s happening. Style is all about being comfortable, they say. And what8217;s comfier than track pants Mango, from Rs 1,300, Adidas and Nike, Rs 500 upwards and keds as both are now staple club wear. There8217;s also racer back singlets and numbered tees Mango, Rs 650, Morgan de Toi, Rs 1,800.

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Thirties Theatrics
In the 1930s, it was the economic recession that gave rise to escapism and sexuality in clothes. In 2004, in India, it8217;s the 8216;feel-good8217; romance in the air. Pastel slip blouses, bare backs the backless evening gown was invented in the 8216;30s and knicker shorts are inviting us from store windows. Indulge.

Cool Off
Nothing beats the heat or builds it up, in some cases like a chilled Frozen Margarita. This icy fruit-flavoured tequila-vodka mix is a favourite with the partying set, not just for the wild kiwi and strawberry flavours, but because you can match them with your dress!

Eyeball HIM
The muezzin from Mandvi, Baroda, would suffer palpitations if he ever came to know that his 19-year-old son Irfan Pathan is now being described by women as 8216;dishy8217;. Can8217;t tell what works for this lanky fast bowler8212;his curly locks and angular features or just the raw aggression that he brings to the field. Either ways, to use a clicheacute;8212;he8217;s bowling maidens over.

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Sun Speak
Enhance your tan with bronzing products. Smoothe body bronzers or water-based shimmer moisturisers on cheeks and the collarbone to highlight. Try Lakme8217;s Golden or Silver Glow liquid highlighter for Rs 99. To protect your mane from the sun, spritz on some of L8217;Oreal8217;s Hydra Repair. Lakme8217;s also out with their Sun Expert range formulated for our skins. Packed full of aloe vera and orange extracts, it comprises oil-free goodies like a Sunscreen Souffle Rs 75 for oily skins, a Sunblock Rs 75 for enhanced protection from the sun and a Skin Brightening Gel Rs 85, to be used after sun exposure. Christian Dior8217;s laboratories have also been working overtime to make your summer hassle-free with their IOD range. Try the Aqua Powder Rs 1,175, that smoothes over the skin to mattify it in an instant. The Mineral Aqua Lotion
Rs 930 spray makes your skin feel baby-soft.
BEAUTY BUZZZ: Pink is still the haute hue8212;from milkshake to fuchsia, this colour is here to stay all summer. PS: Lips will not be wet with gloss but soft and creamy.

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Smitten 038; Bitten
Get smitten by creepy-crawlies as our many-legged friends scurry out of their heated burrows. Butterflies, dragonflies, ants, even maggots are crawling their way into fashion this season. We love Savio Jon8217;s linen shirt Rs 1,700 with black ants trailing out of the pocket and Swarovski8217;s insect collectibles Green beetle, Rs 4,495 and dragonflies, from Rs 7,545.