Friday, April 12, 2013

Season Finale for I’m Too Sexy – Get the Look: Spring summer roundup !!

Neons, monochromes, sheers, stripes – this spring summer there’s a whole host of trends to sport & on the season finale of I’m Too Sexy – Get the Look.
Join actor Kalki Koechlin as she breaks down spring’s must have looks with Elle India and give tips on how to work it with panache. And if that’s not enough, find out what stars like Shahid Kapur, Arjun Kapoor, Imran Khan & Sonam Kapoor are splurging on this summer.

Love makeup but don’t want it to melt in the heat? Never fear, as celebrity makeup artist Shaan Muttathil shows you how to look beautiful by day & glamorous by night with minimal products. And Mohan Neelakantan helps one lucky girl get a summer sexy makeover.I was personally behind the scenes & can vouch you would love it sure.
It’s a scorcher of an episode and you definitely don’t want to miss. Tune-in to NDTV Good Times on Friday, 12th April at 9 pm.
Its a must watch Guys .


Here are few snippets from the show exclusively for your guys : 










Let me know which trend did you like the most & How would you incorporate them in your closet ?

Till Next 
Love
Muse



Sunday, March 10, 2013

Breakfree !!!


Weekends are meant to break free ,of sorts. No kidding.

A day beyond papered to dos list,
A day for seeking pleasure,pleasure out of simple things.

Breaking free also meaning turning simple ingredients into a feast .
Breaking free with knocking yourself out with things you love .Enough said :D

In context of the outfit post , breaking free from your regular trousers and shirt patterned dressing or even denims , and getting into a relaxed wear . Something bohemian. You get the drift ?

If not this is a shoot which is one of a kind and again breaking free from mundane .
Welcoming the collaboration with TE Capto I Capture You  & I think rest story, pictures have to say.The pictures are testimony to the brilliance in their clicks & moments they captured through lens.





A shot well captured



Graffiti Anyone ?




With the one behind the lens :D


Wearing:
Yellow(is no more dirty fellow :p) Fashion&you,
Palazzo (this season's staple) : Pret GK,
Strapped sandals: Stilettos,
Bag Steve Madden City walk
Ring: Twist,
Neckpiece- Friend's Streetfind,Shades: Daddy's Moscow buy,

Photography & Concept by TE Capto I Capture You
Location : Hauz Khas
Styling : Muse
We had a ball during the shoot.& we were so baldy sun-kissed you know !!

My style has always been relaxed & understated ,would continue to be so during the maddening summers especially. Delhi is so like furnace already.

So, let me know what do you think of the outfit & the shoot results ;)
I am amused,I really am.

Till Next
Love
MUSE


Sunday, February 24, 2013

Candid with Makeup by Saba !!


We all often have such stylish and gracious people around us that impends us to style
inspirations.

I am definitely attracted to people who make this effort in knowing what suits them – their individualistic
persona and stylish ways.

Before I begin to introduce my first Muse – Let me say that I find her one of her kind , she is
vivacious and & her charm is matchless.

She wears many hats from being an affable emcee, to a thrilling Digital Jockey for leading
brands and yet an aspiring make-up artist too.I 'm not sure if I have said enough.

She is impish and intelligent in same measure.

Lets have a quick chat with her on what is essence of style for her and tips for you that she
swears by :

Muse - Hello Saba , I welcome you to Muse .
Saba – Thank you. It’s an absolute pleasure.

Muse – What is your opinion on Style .What does it mean to you.
Saba – From a rag picker to a runway model, every individual has a unique style depending on their liking, financial status and surroundings. To me, style essentially means being a part of the whole and yet creating a statement. One doesn’t need to go overboard with anything to get noticed.
Muse- Could'nt agree more with you here !!

Muse –3 words on your personal style.
Saba –  If I’d put down my style statement in three words, I’d be doing injustice to all the effort I put into styling ;).  None the less, if I really had to, I’d say comfort, color and experimental.

Muse – What are the five must haves for a closet?
Saba –  Apart from the tried and tested must haves (The Little Black Dress, A crisp white shirt, Blue Denims, Black Pumps and a String of Pearls), the five things you got to have in your closet are scarves, broaches, a classy hat, a flowing evening dress and a pair of boots. With these accessories, you can style the same clothes and create numerous different looks.

Muse - What are the five accessories that you can't do without?
Saba – My Sunglasses, diamond studs, a watch, loafers and a scarf

Muse – Please share one of your International and Indian favorite Designer.
Saba – God, it’s so difficult zeroing on just one! Alexander McQueen and Abu Jani & Sandeep Khosla

Muse - Which sports person is stylish according to you?
Saba –  Fernando Alonso

Muse - Which Indian Actor /Actress is stylish according to you?
Saba –  I think Sonam Kapoor is really stylish and thank God for that as it compensates for her immaturity :p. Also Hritik Roshan and Saif Ali Khan are drop dead stylish.

Muse - Most stylish country according to you is and why ?
Saba  – Of all the places I have been to, I think Italy has the most stylish people. It is so refreshing to see everyone dressed in a manner that you’d want to compliment all!

Muse – What are the 5 makeup essentials you swear by .
Saba  – Lip balm/gloss, blush, mascara, kohl and pressed powder

Muse – Most stylish person you have come across is?
Saba –  Of all the people I find stylish, I’d say the one who impresses me the most is Saira Mohan

Muse – What things interests you apart from your professional work.
Saba – I love to learn and do new things all the time. Of late I have started developing an interest in cooking and baking and am soon hoping to take up a course for the same. Also, I enjoy reading fiction and might come out with my own book someday.  There is so much I want to do.

Muse – What inspired you to take up a professional makeup course , which one did you
chose and why ,what was your learning take-away from the same.
Saba- The first bridal makeup I did was when I was 14. From there on, I was the unsaid official makeup artist for all my cousins, friends, cousins of friends, neighbors and who not! I never thought of taking it up professionally. Along the years I have been involved in a lot of things like working in a research company, content writing, media relations etc. None of these felt like ‘me’. Apart from being an anchor, the only other thing I really enjoy doing is beautifying J. So finally I thought, what the hell! I did an MBA even when I wasn’t really keen then why not do a professional  course in makeup which I really want to.
Apart from module courses from MAC and Bobbi Brown, I have a professional degree in makeup from
Illamasqua School of Makeup Art,London . I have also completed proffesional makeup artistry course from one of the top and most renowned celebrity makeup artists of Pakistan.
Every course that I have attended has taught me a lot. The tricks, techniques and procedures of every artist vary. So the more number of people who have trained you, the better, as you get to imbibe their style with yours which in turn creates something new.

Hope you enjoyed our conversation with the beautiful Saba Shafi.
In case you have any queries related to make-up tips you want her /Muse to address ,you can reach out to us. Not only that, I am really wanting her to keep her promise of make-up tutorial for all you guys :) 

Some of her work :

Love at first sight.

So neat.

Loving the Sultry look . Arent you ??

Oh so Wow !!

I really want to know ,what you would say on this :)

At Her Pro - Saba





The Beautiful Wanderer

You can check-out more of her astonishing work at Makeup by Saba.

Till next time .

Love

Muse

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Lady-Like !!


Weekends have come & gone, but I couldn’t get myself to write, to share, my penny of thoughts.  Sigh !!

While I was eager for an inspiration to bewilder me, I came across this brilliant contest at InFb ,
our very own fashion bloggers community,it occurred to me to put together an outfit for an interesting contest.
It’s not only fun to give my sensibilities an ensemble but also chance to win the dream destination & be a part of a fashion grandiose. You know what dreams are made-of & Yes it did make my day !! Bless the Infb-ians.

My Inspiration is lady-like dressing. She does not strive to impress with over-the-top tactics. She manages to bring us back to the days of ladylike elegance, stamped with her classy modern take.  

The epitome of timeless chic Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. A lady is always immaculately clothed in modest yet stylish ensemble.
Each item in her outfit is well-calculated and chosen. Her mantra is nothing more, nothing less. She wears her clothes and does not allow her clothes to wear her. She knows herself and dresses accordingly. Silhouettes are appropriate. Pieces are always wearable and comfortable. Accessories are mainly the essentials: a pretty pair of earrings or a bold necklace.

From their very interesting pinterest board ,I have picked up this look : 

Lady-like Look with Splash


This intricate cut-work, Victorian inspired top with lace details,which is dressy in itself with a skirt, because my love affair is intense when it comes to skirts & if it's a classic bright hued, it's perfect to go with the elegant top. The earrings would add playful indulgence indeed. So Lady-like !!




Tell me what do you think of this ensemble which is going to make my entry to the contest :)

P.S. This ensemble is so much me !!

Till Next 
Love 
Muse

Tuesday, January 1, 2013

Oxblood Love & Happy 2013 !!


Happy 2013 to each one of you & hope celebrations have got you hooked *winks*

Yes the year gone by has been more interesting than ever before, making new plans ,taking things in my stride, surrounded by happy and positive people that being the highlight actually.Also I have my own special reasons to love 2012.

I learnt to chuck the prophecy of what next and to live right in the moment. To fear no more and meet every day afresh. Sounds philosophical, yes that’s me pensive all the time. You got to know.

If you follow my facebook page MUSE,you would know, I was on a holiday with my girlfriends and that was just perfect to play dressy and bring on some fun.

Coming to oxblood love which has quite literally taken over as a rage trend this winter and we are loving to play it in various outfits and experimenting the big trend. Isn't ?

For your inspiration, wore this oxblood overcoat with a grey dress and my winter favorite boots. I am loving it, thrown an animal print stroll to keep it warmer and adding up that edge.





Bye 2012


Adjusted Belt & what was beneath the overcoat




Wearing:
Grey dress off shoulder: Fashion&you, Black boots: GK Shoe store, Red Belt: Yell , Overcoat Van Heusen
Golden bangles: Forever 21,Animal print stole C/O: Woolmark
Photography by Confessionz of a Closet
Location : Heritage Dev Niwas Bundi 
My lovely S & P were the ones behind the lens and I owe them for all the amazing pictures.

Also the winter has been making me numb & frozen more than ever before and the love hate kind of thing.

To the love, laughter , learning and unlearning ,forgiving and forgetting, friendship , dreams, Fashion and self love, lets raise a toast to bid adieu to the year and welcome the new with open arms.

Also let me know what do you think of the outfit ;)

Till Next
Love
MUSE