Lakme Fashion Week | Vaishali S (Indian Textile Day)

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.

Without further ado, let's talk fashion!

First post is dedicated to Vaishali S, whose aesthetics I fell completely in love with during my first encounter. 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!

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LFW Winter/Festive | Nachiket Barve, Pallavi Goenka, and Vaishali S

Without further ado, ladies and gentlemen - here are some more gorgeous collections from LFW Winter/Festive 2011!

First up - Nachiket Barve. The collection was based around bold reds, oranges, and pinks, which I loved. There was a lots of ombre fabrics, different textures, and ruffles, and glam by the way of a dash of sequins. I loved the whole collection, and the color schemes were right up my alley! It was an instant favorite. 

I loved the tunic on the left. The choli on the right would make for a very interesting sari blouse!

Such a fan of all that ombre! 

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Pallavi Goenka served up a kitschy ethnic collection - mixed prints, mirror work, embroidery and patch work and different textures and fabrics came together to form some pretty cool pieces. Definitely cool for someone who likes their Indian wear a little out-of-the-way. 

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Vaishali S - a designer that I hadn't seen before, presented a totally awesome collection. She used chanderi saris to create a unique collection with a definitive sari influence. I loved the use of pallus on many of the clothes - they added an ethnic flair without being OTT. The collection was subtly festive - restrained and quiet - a really good change from all of the regular festive fare out there. I can't wait to see her next collection! 

Vaishali S, on the right, with model Alesia Raut. I love the designer's white sari with the unexpectedly colorful pallu! 

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