tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80513257365794963082024-03-12T20:10:07.061-04:00Confessions of an Undercover Diva...~Undercover Divahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07306952368105963478noreply@blogger.comBlogger125125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051325736579496308.post-11198202829577154992013-11-19T20:29:00.002-05:002013-11-19T20:29:12.338-05:00Excting News!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Hello hello!<br />
I am still alive, after all!<br />
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It's been a crazy wild ride over these past months. After a lot of deliberations, I've decided to move the blog over to Tumblr, where I already maintain a blog for my photography. I figured that since I regularly update my photo-blog as I branch out in my photography, it would be much easier to keep up with this blog too. Most unfortunately, I can't import posts from here into Tumblr, but fear not, the Tumblr will be full of the same stuff that you guys get from me on this blog!<br />
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~Undercover Divahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07306952368105963478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051325736579496308.post-70617107786467430662012-11-27T16:00:00.001-05:002012-11-27T16:00:37.373-05:00Updates <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Hello readers!<br />
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Oh the weather outside is frightful....and winter is upon us! Hard to believe that I last posted in August!<br />
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My life has been stressful for the past three months, to stay the least. I started grad school for my PhD, and I'm still adjusting to a new city, new school, new friends, and living independently. The last three months have been constant repeat of class, lab, study, eat, study, study study, sleep and repeat. And thus, my poor blog has gone completely ignored.<br />
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But fear not, I am still alive (somehow) and I will update the blog! Very soon! Ok, maybe not so soon...but I will try!<br />
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Thank you all for sticking around :)<br />
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Stay warm!<br />
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~Undercover Divahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07306952368105963478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051325736579496308.post-31481154451833633602012-08-10T20:19:00.002-04:002012-08-10T20:19:56.778-04:00Lakme Fashion Week, Continued<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Here's are some more of my favorite looks from Lakme Fashion Week. Enjoy!<br />
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Debarun's collection took inspiration from the crafts of the Turkish town of Iznik. I loved the clean color palate - indigo, turquoise, deep cream with bursts of bright orange and black. </div>
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Meera and Rohit Aggarwal kept things traditional but simple with classic silhouettes, bold colors and tasteful embroidery. My favorites were the black saris! </div>
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Neeta Lulla presented a collection entitled <i>Radha. </i>Here bold colors and classic Indian silhouettes dominated. I liked the more restrained collection, the mix of subtle prints, and the festive color combinations. The pseudo-Bengali sari drape (first photo, right) stood out in a good way, as did the showstopper ensemble - a simple white lehenga with an embroidered choli. I want it, now! </div>
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In contrast to her mom's bright collection (and her own previous, festive collection!), Nishka Lulla presented a highly restrained show with loosely tailored garments and soft colors. It's definitely very different, but in a good way. Less is more! </div>
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It's pretty obvious by now - I loved Indian Textile Day at Lakme Fashion Week. It was great to see a new spin on Indian prints, cloth and embroidery techniques. Here are two more collections from that day!<div>
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First up, Deepika Govind's collection <i>Pop Patola</i> took a modern spin on traditional Gujarati weaves. The cuts were clean and the colors wonderfully bold. I loved it! My favorite pieces were: the black and yellow kurta/jacket (middle, first row), and the print blocked dress on the left in the second row. Also loved the pops of yellow in the bottom row's pieces! </div>
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Next up, Anita Dongre's <i>Urban Goddess</i> took bright Indian fabrics and turned them into easy to wear pants, skirts, blouses and dresses. It was quite a pleasant surprise and a departure from her usual stuff. I like! </div>
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Next up - another favorite collection of mine from LFW, is Gaurang Shah. This is my very first encounter with the designer, and it was love at first sight! The collection was richly detailed and very colorful, and used an amalgam of different textiles to create a very vivid presentation. The clothes reminded me a little of my beloved Sabyasachi, especially the printed blouses, but the similarities ended there, since Gaurang has a very different aesthetic than Sabyasachi.<br />
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I'm a lover of anything traditional (if it has a little twist, even better!), so naturally the brightly hued silk saris, lehengas, and salwars/churidars and kurtas had me sighing all over the place. Think deep peach, magenta, fiery orange, deep red, bright yellow, with gold embellishments and little peeks of green, combined with printed textiles in the form of blouses, shawls, and skirts. It sounds like a lot, but the presentation was perfectly restrained and never over-the-top. Needless to say, Indian Textile Day is definitely my favorite at LFW, and I will be on the lookout for Gaurang Shah's future work for sure!<br />
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Take a look! (And be sure to behold the beautiful Kirron Kher, who was the showstopper!)<br />
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Hello readers! I apologize for the very, very long delay. I know I've neglected this blog dearly. I didn't post anything for so long because I didn't find anything that I was excited about. But fear not - Lakme Fashion Week is here, Winter-Festive no less, and I have tons to share with you all.<br />
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First post is dedicated to Vaishali S, whose aesthetics I fell completely in love with during <a href="http://under-coverdiva.blogspot.com/2011/08/lfw-winterfestive-nachiket-barve.html">my first encounter.</a> Vaishali sticks of her simple aesthetics, again using loads of Chanderi sari fabric, subtle embellishments, and touches of silk. The collection is laid-back, soft (in a good way and without being overly girly) and pretty much exactly what I love - Indian clothes with a bit of a twist. There wasn't a single piece that I didn't like! And I especially loved the large bindis and the pom-pom accessories!<br />
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My beloved Sabyasachi recently styled an editorial for Hi! Blitz magazine. The regal, Bengali styling was gorgeous beyond gorgeous. See for yourself!<br />
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I was organizing my jewelry one fine day and realized that between my mom and I, we have quite a collection of vintage jewelry. And thus, I promptly pulled out my camera and began photographing the lot.<br />
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My mom's vintage rings. The top ring is from mom's wedding, while the bottom one once belonged to my grandfather (my mom's dad). </div>
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I realize that I'm a bit late on posting about Paris-Bombay, but hey, I was busy preparing for finals during its debut. Fear not, I too spent my study breaks ogling the gorgeous clothes and accessories from every angle and website possible. Instead of posting the whole collection, I'll leave you with a few gorgeous black and white shots from the collection, via <b><a href="http://purple.fr/diary/entry/chanel-shooter-au-lomo-avec-vieux-film-et-virage-picto-photo-stephane-feugere">Purple Diary</a></b>. Fear not, this wont be the only post about this collection!! :)<br />
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New shows, yay! Thus far, two designers have stood out more than others for me - Jason Wu and Oscar de la Renta. I loved they kept the clothes simple and elegant, and used vibrant, rich colors perfect for those chilly winter days. Here they are!<br />
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Yesterday on Tumblr, I came across a beautiful set of photographs shot by Nick Brandt. The photographs are simple, breathtakingly beautiful, and powerful. See them for yourself!!<br />
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A couple of weeks ago, I discovered Mawi jewelry from a new favorite blog - the Republic of Chic. </div>
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Mawi jewelry personifies my style -- classic, with an edgy and unexpected twist. The pieces are modern and vintage at once, recalling Victorian stone settings and Indian jewelry, with modern cuts and shapes. It effortlessly combines the contemporary and the vintage, the old world and the cutting edge. I love it!</div>
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Two days ago I chanced upon Tarun Khiwal Photography...and boy did I fall for it! He has a very unique eye for capturing the scenery, and he has worked with note-worthy clients like Elle, Marie Claire and Chanel. Check out more if his work at his <a href="http://www.tarunkhiwal.com/">website </a>and <a href="http://www.viisualpro.com/photographers/tarun-khiwal">Viisual Pro</a>.<br />
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The zenana refers to the women's quarters or apartments in a fort, palace, or other household. It was a lovely surprise to see this photo on Saree Dreams - I love vintage Indian photographs! It's very cool to see the old styles of draping and cutting, the embroidery and jewelry. Most of all, it's great fun to imagine what the colors and textures of the textiles were, and how they looked in person! </div>
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After many fashion weeks across the globe, here are some more of my favorite shows from Spring 2012!<br />
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<b>Elie Saab</b> makes some gorgeous gowns, and I was thrilled to see the bright colors used in this collection - bright orange, tangerine, royal blue, emerald green and deep yellow. Love! </div>
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Seems like orange is the color for Spring 2012! <b>Christian Dior</b> had some very wearable dresses in soft prints and bold orange, as well as some beautiful gowns that will surely show up on the red carpet. </div>
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~Undercover Divahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07306952368105963478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051325736579496308.post-7993821995521887352011-10-06T21:57:00.001-04:002011-10-06T21:57:36.667-04:00Spring 2012 | Alexander McQueen<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
FINALLY!! My heart literally leapt when I saw the collection posted on NY Magazine's Fashion central. I really liked the collection - it's the edgiest that Sarah Burton has done so far, and has definite throwbacks to McQueen himself. Without further ado, here it is!!<br />
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~Undercover Divahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07306952368105963478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051325736579496308.post-17697715888559392662011-10-03T12:52:00.000-04:002011-10-03T12:53:38.576-04:00Miss Representation<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
A very interesting watch, and sadly, very true. A must watch!!<br />
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~Undercover Divahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07306952368105963478noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051325736579496308.post-26035848204523349502011-09-17T19:35:00.000-04:002011-10-06T21:58:53.030-04:00New York Fashion Week | Marchesa<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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The dresses were as beautiful as ever -- muted hues, flowing silhouettes, fringes, embellishments, yards and yards of tulle, an impeccable craftsmanship and aesthetic made the collection both elegant and whimsical. Some people might think that it's the same old -- but you cannot deny the how intricate and each piece is! </div>
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~Undercover Divahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07306952368105963478noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051325736579496308.post-75782520282126222942011-09-17T12:28:00.004-04:002011-09-17T13:13:46.086-04:00New York Fashion Week | Trends Part 2<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b>Bibhu Mohapatra </b>showed a clean, edited collection with dresses, gowns, harem pants, and clean-cut tuxedos. The collection was perfectly minimalistic without being boring, with a soft, muted palate (dove grey, dark grey, black, beige, pale pink, mauve) with the occasional refined embellishments and shots of yummy orange. My favorites -- the combination of grey and orange (grey top and orange harem pants, first photo), the orange gown (in the first photo), the elegant evening gowns that were just the right amount of glam, and the awesome chain print. Basically, there wasn't anything I didn't like in this collection!<br />
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<b>Monique Lhuillier's </b>collection was replete with dresses and gowns, accented with latticed stilettos. The dresses and gowns were clean-cut, with classic, flattering silhouettes and a variety of colors. I especially liked the all-black dresses with their colored panels (middle set of photos), the black-and-white dresses, and the glamorous yet simple evening gowns.<br />
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<b>Cynthia Steffe</b> had some easily wearable dresses and separates in bright spring colors. Fuss free chic = I like! Love the printed maxi dress (third from the left).<br />
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<b>Naeem Khan</b> provided some GLAM to the spring shows with lots of sequins, bright colors and embellishments. Love the draped grey gown (bottom photo), the embellished top and orange skirt (bottom photo) and the gorgeous white kaftan (top photo).<br />
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Last Thursday, New York Fashion Week kicked off with Fashion's Night Out all over major cities across the world, and has been churning out show after show since that Thursday. Fashion Week ends today, but fear not! In case you missed some of the fabulous shows, here is a quick recap of the trends found at Fashion Week:<br />
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<b>Elie Tahari</b> played with a mostly monochromatic palette - ensembles in different shades of tangerines, whites, ivory, dove grey, and of course, black. The pieces were all accented with gold -- belts, sandals, gladiator flats, purses, necklaces, and embroidery. The pieces were glamorous and relaxed, with flowing silhouettes and soft blouses. The collection is extremely wearable and very much versatile, and can easily go from day to night. This was my first Elie Tahari experience, and I've gotta say that I'll be raiding the archives to find out more about the design house!</div>
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<b>Ruffian </b>basically summed up one of the biggest trends by far at Fashion Week - color-blocking. And of course, gotta love the colored shoes. The royal blue ones and the yellow ones are simply yummy!<br />
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<b>Stained glass door at Meherangarh Fort in Jodhpur, Rajasthan.</b><br />
Rajasthan's architectural heritage is richly colored by the many forts and palaces the state holds. Stained glass doors and windows, exquisite carvings, enameled tiles, intricate mosaics, and lavish designs make Rajasthan a lovely historical and whimsical place to visit.</div>
~Undercover Divahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07306952368105963478noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051325736579496308.post-73719351568437020032011-09-13T16:25:00.001-04:002011-10-29T12:47:44.614-04:00Throwback | Vogue India<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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One of my favorite editorials from Vogue India (not to mention EVER!) features gorgeously crafted Indian jewelry and two lovely ladies - Lakshmi Menon and Kamal Sidhu, from October 2007. </div>
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~Undercover Divahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07306952368105963478noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051325736579496308.post-26533352457304834172011-09-01T15:12:00.000-04:002011-09-14T16:54:25.540-04:00The Lust List | Anndra Neen Jewelry<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I was browsing through Elle Magazine's list of Fall must-have investment pieces, and discovered Anndra Neen Jewelry. Anndra Neen Jewelry is a line created by two Mexico-born sisters, Pheobe and Annette Stephens, in 2009.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange; font-family: mu, times, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 23px;"><i style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span">New-York based sisters <strong style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Annette</strong> and <strong style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Phoebe Stephens </strong>are the designer-duo behind the jewelry line, <a href="http://anndraneen.com/" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank" title="Anndra Neen">Anndra Neen</a>. Inspired in part by her grandmother, Annette Nancarrow, well-respected painter and sculptor, but also by French medieval armour and architecture by Le Corbusier and Louis Khan, they create rustic-glamour rings, cuffs, necklaces and clutches in handmade copper, brass and nickel-silver.</span><span class="Apple-style-span"> </span></i></span></blockquote>
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They draw their inspiration from a wide variety of cultures - including the Mexican culture that they grew up around, as well as other cultures from around the world, and use a wide variety of metals and materials to craft the jewels. The pieces aren't exactly cheap (they range from about $200 to about $1000 dollars each), but they certainly are lustworthy!!<br />
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<b>They have already designed some shoes, and these two below were my favorites. Especially loved the design on the wooden wedges! </b></div>
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<b>Here are few places where you can shop for Anndra Neen:</b></div>
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<a href="http://www.kirnazabete.com/designers/anndra-neen">Kirna Zabete</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.couturelab.com/browse/c1133.html?trax=m&gclid=COq54fre_KoCFch_5QodjjjB1w">Couture Lab</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.moltenstore.com/pages/Anndra-Neen">Molten Store</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.polyvore.com/anndra_neen_jewelry/shop?brand=Anndra+Neen&category_id=60">Polyvore</a></div>
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<b>And I leave you with some really cool shots of Anndra Neen Jewelry, shot by Richard Burbridge.</b></div>
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