What is so special about summer? Is it the heat, is it the holidays, is it the women in skimpy clothes or men in gunjees? Well the answer is all of the above, and as you heard in the song from the movie Grease summer is also about flirty fun or well...love. For that you have to have a good look at your pretty woman or man. But, to do this you have to be discreet because most people don’t take too kindly to being checked out.
We scouted the city for the perfect gape disguise, and we sure found the best it offers!
Minimalist:
Rs 150
Ashok Vijay Complex, Pune Camp
Its hot and you want to look cool, the thing is your pocket isn’t too deep to dig into. Anyway to mask those sly glances at hot bods all you need is the basics. We spotted these really cool glasses with gold and white prints on them. I guarantee that you will get a second look whilst walking on the street because they are so cool, and for 150 bucks they are a real steal!
Go Between:
Price: 1700/-
GKB Opticals MG Road, Camp
Okay! these glasses are for those sly gawkers that secretly want to be caught ogling at hotties. Yes! Why wouldn’t anyone want to know that they are hot and worth checking out. These cool, rimless shades are tinted brown and their huge lenses and thin gold bridge sure guarantee a cool chic look. Imagine yourself in strappy polka dotted dress strutting on Pune’s most fashionable do’s and your right on track with these ones
Splurge:
Price: 9900/-
Lifestyle, Kalyani Nagar,
Oakley, Script
Who doesn't like to feel like a president’s wife? Pull the Jackie O'Nassis look once in a while! Well, you can do the same, but make sure you have 10,000 buckaroos with you. It's a bit of a deep hole in the pocket but for all those haughty taughty women who have to have the best of everything, go straight to Lifestyle and pick up a pair of these huge but extra sexy shades for yourself. Who knows, you might meet your own John Kennedy in these. Whether it's the beach, the Mula River bank, the swimming pool, or just a shopping expedition, these ivory brown glares go with anything that's beige, brown, black, ivory, even step into some orangish tones. I must say, I did enjoy looking like I was a busy celebrity in these for like two minutes and then I realized, I still need to pay my phone bill for the month so I sheepishly put it back and jetted out of there.
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Getting the right looks?
Sunday, May 11, 2008
For my nose
I have a very sensitive nose, I can smell edible food stuff from a distance that other people cannot. So I always know when vada pavs are being devoured anywhere. This heightened sense of smell actually places me in the league of Heroes on Star Plus,but they didnt pay me enought o go on air... so I started this column. Anyway, every boon comes with a bane. My sensitive nose has to deal with body odour. Since deodorants aren’t fashionable enough for this column, I had to popularise perfumes so that my nose hair don’t have to regenerate every few hours.
Splurge: Le Baiser Du Dragon by Cartier Rs5550/-
Indiabulls (SGS Mall Camp)
My nose smelt a dragon...yes a nice smelling dragon. How many of you can smell dragons? So I followed the scent all the way to SGS mall in Camp and the source of the scent was a bottle. Imagine my disappointment to not see a firebreathing creature, but a nice looking bottle from Cartier with gold coloured liquid in it which smelt woody and strong. At Rs 5550 for 50 ml, this is something nice you can buy your wife or girlfriend on their birthdays or your anniversary. Oh, and the name translates to the kiss of a dragon. Imagine that!
Go Between: Aqualily, The Body Shop, Rs 845/- Camp
After the fiery experience, I was on the lookout for something more delicate. I trusted my nose once more and entered this store a tad consciously. What I chanced upon was a delicate blue coloured liquid. Closing my eyes, I could imagine crossing a pond skipping on dewy lotus leaves at dawn. Yes! Yes...if you close your eyes and inhale Aqualily from Bodyshop, you may just be able to do that. It’s intriguing and light but too dainty for my taste. And at the price tag which isnt as high you could even gift it to me! I’ll gift it to some one else.
Minimalist: M. G. Road, Do It, Rs 50/-
I entered this store to check out the perfumes as I saw a neat stack of them on the shelves. One that did catch my eye was called Do It! So I did. I snagged the bottle for a mere 50 bucks. The bottle, as you can see, isn’t that bad on inspection and if you’re buying a gift for someone you don’t know that much or like much, or for an ex boyfriend, then you can make them feel special and not go broke at the same time. The fragrance is a little confusing and very strong and if its not to your liking, use it as an air freshener!
Splurge: Le Baiser Du Dragon by Cartier Rs5550/-
Indiabulls (SGS Mall Camp)
My nose smelt a dragon...yes a nice smelling dragon. How many of you can smell dragons? So I followed the scent all the way to SGS mall in Camp and the source of the scent was a bottle. Imagine my disappointment to not see a firebreathing creature, but a nice looking bottle from Cartier with gold coloured liquid in it which smelt woody and strong. At Rs 5550 for 50 ml, this is something nice you can buy your wife or girlfriend on their birthdays or your anniversary. Oh, and the name translates to the kiss of a dragon. Imagine that!
Go Between: Aqualily, The Body Shop, Rs 845/- Camp
After the fiery experience, I was on the lookout for something more delicate. I trusted my nose once more and entered this store a tad consciously. What I chanced upon was a delicate blue coloured liquid. Closing my eyes, I could imagine crossing a pond skipping on dewy lotus leaves at dawn. Yes! Yes...if you close your eyes and inhale Aqualily from Bodyshop, you may just be able to do that. It’s intriguing and light but too dainty for my taste. And at the price tag which isnt as high you could even gift it to me! I’ll gift it to some one else.
Minimalist: M. G. Road, Do It, Rs 50/-
I entered this store to check out the perfumes as I saw a neat stack of them on the shelves. One that did catch my eye was called Do It! So I did. I snagged the bottle for a mere 50 bucks. The bottle, as you can see, isn’t that bad on inspection and if you’re buying a gift for someone you don’t know that much or like much, or for an ex boyfriend, then you can make them feel special and not go broke at the same time. The fragrance is a little confusing and very strong and if its not to your liking, use it as an air freshener!
Itsy bitsy teeny weeny
Can we please change my name to Miranda Priestly?
The heatwave swamping the city is getting to you and swimming seems to be the only way out. You rummaged through your cupboard and found your swimsuit has mysteriously shrunk by two sizes, or is missing all together and you couldn't be bothered to go on a quest to find it. What you do need is a new suit, and since fairygodmothers with swift, wandwaving motions seem to magically appear only if your name is Cinderella, you'll either have to change your name or go shopping. Let's make that hunting, because as we found most of the city's boutiques haven't stocked up on it yet.
Minimalist: Prime Sports 525/
If you're a poor journalist (like me) or feel that money should be spent on food, head to Prime Sports. This store is on MG Road and does, as it's name seems to suggest, stock primarily sports goods. But if you're wearing walking shoes and are up for a climb, the 2nd level does have a few swimsuits that may fit, both your budget and you!
Go Between: Gatwick 850/
Don't be distracted by the lacy lingerie that adorns the shop window. Look instead at the door that on first glance seems like it's collided with a rainbow. Colourful bikinis, as stringy as they are bright, look up at you in wonder. "How are you today, Janice?" they say. I tried to reply. But the words just didn't come out of my mouth. I mean.. what does one say to a door full of bikinis anyway? I did however, pick up a pair priced at a decent 850/-.
Splurge: Adidas 1990/-
Well! The olympics are approaching and if you haven't been able to make it to the swimming team, but want to look as though you have, check out the swimwear Adidas has to offer at Planet Sports on Level 1 at Pune Central located on Bund Garden Road. Since you're indulging yourself anyway, walk around the rest of the mall, visit the foodcourt - it does have an AC (yes, I am obsessed about air cons. In my defence: it's hot!).
The heatwave swamping the city is getting to you and swimming seems to be the only way out. You rummaged through your cupboard and found your swimsuit has mysteriously shrunk by two sizes, or is missing all together and you couldn't be bothered to go on a quest to find it. What you do need is a new suit, and since fairygodmothers with swift, wandwaving motions seem to magically appear only if your name is Cinderella, you'll either have to change your name or go shopping. Let's make that hunting, because as we found most of the city's boutiques haven't stocked up on it yet.
Minimalist: Prime Sports 525/
If you're a poor journalist (like me) or feel that money should be spent on food, head to Prime Sports. This store is on MG Road and does, as it's name seems to suggest, stock primarily sports goods. But if you're wearing walking shoes and are up for a climb, the 2nd level does have a few swimsuits that may fit, both your budget and you!
Go Between: Gatwick 850/
Don't be distracted by the lacy lingerie that adorns the shop window. Look instead at the door that on first glance seems like it's collided with a rainbow. Colourful bikinis, as stringy as they are bright, look up at you in wonder. "How are you today, Janice?" they say. I tried to reply. But the words just didn't come out of my mouth. I mean.. what does one say to a door full of bikinis anyway? I did however, pick up a pair priced at a decent 850/-.
Splurge: Adidas 1990/-
Well! The olympics are approaching and if you haven't been able to make it to the swimming team, but want to look as though you have, check out the swimwear Adidas has to offer at Planet Sports on Level 1 at Pune Central located on Bund Garden Road. Since you're indulging yourself anyway, walk around the rest of the mall, visit the foodcourt - it does have an AC (yes, I am obsessed about air cons. In my defence: it's hot!).
Hot Sho(r)ts
Yippee!!! I have a column in the Pune Mirror in which i write every Saturday. Here, for the convenience of my countless fans, I will post the cool column every week! This is the first so read and enjoy!
Its time to beat the heat again...and what better way than to raise the hemlines and show off those shapely legs-the shorter the cut the better the look. Mirror did the rounds of the city to dress up all you hot sho(r)ts. If you think when it comes to clothes you get charged by the metre. Take a shot! We found that while buying shorts you actually get charged per square inch of skin you show. So you may burn as big a Hole In your Pocket (HIP) as you want, but these threads make you look as cool as you’ll feel in them.
Verdict : Who knew half a metre of cloth with buttons can do you in
This is what we found:
Splurge:
HIP: 2500/-
Where: Espirit Section, Lifestyle Stores, Kalyani Nagar
Step out of the hot sun and into the cool lifestyle store. As you breathe a sigh of relief for the airconditioning you notice the Espirit section. Step in and these chequered sepia and red striped shorts will catch your eye. The price tag is a tad steep but then its Espirit! For those who swear by brands, you couldn’t have hit a better note.
Go Between:
HIP: 695/-
Where: Chica, Koregaon Park
Okay this store definitely has stuff that you can fit into a mid-size budget. We spotted this cute pair of shorts with a little lace, a little embroidery and a whole lot of spunk. For the price, we were satisfied. PS(Shops with no airconditioningoffer good bargains!)
Minimalist
HIP: 100/-
Where: Fashion Street, Camp
This is mother of all shopping stops.. because you can haggle and who doesn’t love a cheap thrill. We saw this really hot red pair of shorts for a cool 160/- But a few fake I’m-walking-away-steps later, we landed the deal at a rather decent Rs. 100/- Have to work on those bargaining skills though!
Its time to beat the heat again...and what better way than to raise the hemlines and show off those shapely legs-the shorter the cut the better the look. Mirror did the rounds of the city to dress up all you hot sho(r)ts. If you think when it comes to clothes you get charged by the metre. Take a shot! We found that while buying shorts you actually get charged per square inch of skin you show. So you may burn as big a Hole In your Pocket (HIP) as you want, but these threads make you look as cool as you’ll feel in them.
Verdict : Who knew half a metre of cloth with buttons can do you in
This is what we found:
Splurge:
HIP: 2500/-
Where: Espirit Section, Lifestyle Stores, Kalyani Nagar
Step out of the hot sun and into the cool lifestyle store. As you breathe a sigh of relief for the airconditioning you notice the Espirit section. Step in and these chequered sepia and red striped shorts will catch your eye. The price tag is a tad steep but then its Espirit! For those who swear by brands, you couldn’t have hit a better note.
Go Between:
HIP: 695/-
Where: Chica, Koregaon Park
Okay this store definitely has stuff that you can fit into a mid-size budget. We spotted this cute pair of shorts with a little lace, a little embroidery and a whole lot of spunk. For the price, we were satisfied. PS(Shops with no airconditioningoffer good bargains!)
Minimalist
HIP: 100/-
Where: Fashion Street, Camp
This is mother of all shopping stops.. because you can haggle and who doesn’t love a cheap thrill. We saw this really hot red pair of shorts for a cool 160/- But a few fake I’m-walking-away-steps later, we landed the deal at a rather decent Rs. 100/- Have to work on those bargaining skills though!
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