In VB's Closet: Rick Owens Long Fine-Knit Cardigan

So I was just doing some research trying to find Victoria's cardigan from the park the other day and I found both the cardigan and another photo of her wearing the exact same piece last month so this is a combined "Closet" and "Favorites" post.

Victoria wore this Rick Owens long fine-knit cotton cardigan both April 9th and May 28th to soccer practice with her boys. Back in April, she wore it with a black tank, self designed jeans and sunglasses, and her Louboutin boots. She wore it this weekend with leggings, Gucci sunglasses, another black tank, and her Louboutin Ariella Talon boots. Both times she looked comfy and stylish... perfect for a day out with her boys.

This cardigan is currently available on Net-a-Porter here for $845.
source: CP & NAP

Victoria's Pregnancy Style Staples

For each of her four pregnancies, Victoria Beckham has had a distinct style during every one. For example, with Brooklyn she was all about showing off her belly which she did in form fitting dresses and belly baring tops. While pregnant with Romeo, she favored fitted tops masked underneath blazers and sweaters. With Cruz, she was all about the ponchos and capes. With baby girl Beckham, I've noticed the following items have been her pregnancy style staples...

Victoria was rarely spotted outside of her home without one of her two Marc Jacobs quilted leather jackets. She owns two colors - black and a hunter green - which she often paired with jeans and leggings over the first few months. Underneath the coat, she typically wears either a loose fitting tank or T-shirt.

Of course one of her own designs would obviously be a fourth time pregnancy staple. Now Victoria's dress collections are usually very slim fitted and well tailored. For the past few seasons, she has been giving different drapery methods a try and I'm sure she is very glad she did as this loose fitting knot drape dress from her spring 2011 collection has been #1 lately.

Now most people would have a hard time walking in these without a growing baby in their belly but Victoria does not fear the dramatic height of her now favorite Christian Louboutin Daffodile pumps. She has the style in three colors - basic black, custom navy crocodile, and nude. I see a possible new "Shoe of the Year" already... and it's only just about June!

Lastly, while most expectant mothers dress themselves in loose/baggy pants to make room for their growing tummy, Victoria has favored stretchy leggings instead. I think that these are a much more chic alternative to maternity pants, but that is merely my opinion. Victoria seems to really like the comfort of the stretchy material as she's worn them several times paired with her suede Louboutin Ariella Talon boots.

Have you noticed any other 4th time pregnancy staples?

VIctoria Beckham Collection Items on SALE!

For fashionistas and shopaholics in the USA, it's time to get your checkbooks and credit cards ready because it is the one and only Net-a-Porter "End of the Season Sale"! Tons of high end designer pieces are now available at significantly marked down prices... including Victoria Beckham pieces.

For example, you can get denim styles from $150, tops starting at $70, and dresses/handbags up to 50% off! Go, go, go!!!

Click here to shop the VB denim sale and here to shop handbags and dresses.
source: NAP

911 Call Says Beckham was Speedy & Driving Recklessly

Soccer star David Beckham was speeding and driving recklessly before he was involved in a freeway crash that sent another driver to the hospital, according to 911 calls obtained by an entertainment website and statements from the California Highway Patrol.

The L.A. Galaxy star was driving a black Cadillac on the southbound 405 Freeway near Artesia Boulevard on May 6 when he rear-ended a stalled Mitsubishi, the CHP said in a statement.

The Mitsubishi’s owner, a 40-year-old Los Angeles resident, had stopped his vehicle in the carpool lane when his vehicle stalled.

Beckham is described as driving recklessly just before the crash, according to emergency calls obtained by TMZ.com.

One caller told a CHP dispatcher the Cadillac was “speeding really bad … all the way from LAX.”

The Cadillac was tailgating and pulling in and out of the carpool lane before the accident happened, another caller said.

Beckham’s 12-year-old son was in the Cadillac, according to TMZ.com.

Neither Beckham nor his son were hurt, and the soccer star was not cited. The driver of the Mitsubishi was taken to a hospital and treated for minor injuries, the CHP said.

Click here to head over to TMZ and here the 911 call.
source: Kurt Streeter of LA Times

Celebrities in VB: Halle Berry in Victoria Beckham Spring 2011

Halle Berry was one of the many guest celebrities to take part in the grand finale of the Oprah Winfrey Show and to the extravaganza she wore a custom blush dress from Victoria's spring 2011 collection. The dress was slim fitted, knee length, and one shouldered with a fluttering sleeve. Of course Halle being just Halle is amazing but add in a VB dress and the end result was incredible!


You might recall Demi Moore wearing the same dress but the floor length version to the PlusCity Charity Gala in Pasching, Austria late last year.
source: Zimbio & JJ

In VB's Closet: Gucci Leather Coated Aviator Sunglasses

Here is a quick photo of Victoria inside one of the family cars. She was out and about in LA.

She is wearing Gucci's leather coated aviator sunglasses which you can purchase here for $495. A bit of a surprise since she's usually wearing her own designs, but I LOVE these on her!
source: www.zigazig-ha.com & NAP

Victoria Tweets: Scarlet Lounges by the Pool

How adorable is this photo of baby Scarlet relaxing in the Beckham family pool celebrating Memorial Day! She is so darn cute!!

Victoria tweeted the above photo with the following message: "Scarlet enjoying memorial weekend!!!x VB"

source: Twitter - @VictoriaBeckham

Video: Fan Birthday Message to David Beckham

Gosh what an awful David Beckham fan I've been! His birthday passed several weeks ago on May 2nd but with everything going on, I didn't even stop to wish him a very happy birthday so I will do so now... Happy Belated Birthday David!!

If you recall, my friends over at GlamBeckhams and ZigaZig-ha! put together a fan collaboration video filled with birthday messages. Many of you may have even been included! I just wanted to thank both Lah & Ahnny for including Victoria Beckham Style in it even though I didn't get a chance to submit anything so thank you both for being so wonderful!! Check out all of their and your hardwork below!

Celebrities in VB: Taylor Swift for InStyle in Victoria Beckham Spring 2011

Lately there have been many celebrities spotted out and about in Victoria Beckham pieces (I'm going to do one huge post with a recap of all of them... I'm putting it together now!) and whilest in the grocery store yesterday, this new InStyle magazine cover featuring Taylor Swift caught my eye because I immediately recognized the dress. Taylor looked lovely in the sculptured Obi dress, #92, in tangerine that was accessorized with stunning Kwiat diamond fan earrings and an Ippolita ring.

source: Zimbio & Style

David Leaving Lucca Restaurant

I don't know if it is exaclty possible for someone to look more and more handsome everytime they leave the house but David Beckham seems to do just that.. if not more! Here the soon-to-be dad of four was spotted leaving Lucca Restaurant in a simple T-shirt and jeans... but looking amazing at that!
source: Zimbio

Victoria Dresses Up for a Day at the Field

Here is just one example of why Victoria Beckham has been not only my one and only role model and style icon over the past fifteen years... she's not affraid to look amazing and wear whatever she wants - no matter where that is.

Case in point, she spent time this weekend with her boys at a field/park where the boys practiced their soccer skills. Now "normal" park attire for most people usually consists of jeans, a simple T-shirt, and either flip flops or sneakers.... for Victoria's fabulous self, she insisted on black leggings, a flowing top, and sky high Louboutin boots. Love it!

Victoria... you're just too fabulous - one of the many reasons why we all adore you so much!

source: DailyMail

Victoria Designs a Shirt to Benefit Japan

Lady Gaga and Victoria Beckham are among the A-List celebrities who are designing t-shirts to raise money for the relief effort in Japan. Vogue Japan and GQ Japan announced yesterday that they have teamed up to support the “Save Japan! Project” in order to promote the t-shirt sales, which will benefit the Japanese Red Cross.

From a Save Japan! Project rep. translated from Japanese:“The long road to recovery is now; we’re creating opportunities for new visions and values to be put to work. Fashion is working together, the creativity and the design industry peers have teamed up to build a charity that is inclusive.”

The t-shirts are being designed under the theme “Fashion Unites for Japan” and will be sold on a global scale. In addition to Lady Gaga and Victoria Beckham, celebrities who will be designing t-shirts include Karl Lagerfeld, Nicole Kidman, Gwyneth Paltrow, Alber Elbaz, Charlize Theron, Orlando Bloom, Cyndi Lauper and Blake Lively.

The t-shirts will be sold in 11 countries at UNIQLO stores in Japan, United States, Britain, France, Russia, China, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Singapore.

Vogue Japan and GQ Japan are hoping to raise 100 million yen or roughly $1.2 million for the Japanese Red Cross through the “Save Japan! Project” and “Fashion Unites for Japan” t-shirt sales.

The t-shirts will be available online through www.uniqlo.com and in stores starting on June 25, 2011.

source: Examiner & PopSop

New Lookbooks Up at VictoriaBeckham.com

There are three brand new lookbooks for the Victoria Beckham fall 2011 collections available to view on Victoria's official site. The three of them include denim, handbags, and eyewear. So head on over to www.victoriabeckham.com to check them all out!

Take 3

This is a bit of a narcissistic post so bear with me. I'm going away on a holiday soon and just before that I really cannot come up with a very life-changing post for you guys :P
But I know you're sure to enjoy this, irrespective! :)
These are 3 things that are making me bubble with joy and happiness currently:

• Peg-legged trousers: There is just something about these. Enough said.

via asos.com

•  Lace and net: Yes I know, I've been lusting after these for long enough. But a nice lace dress is the perfect staple for the season. 

via asos.com

•  Tan satchels: Not like I haven't gone on enough about this already. But now that this little baby is mine, I can't seem to get enough of it. Ok not this one, but close enough :)

via asos.com

 What do you think? Slightly obsessive aren't we? :)



XOXO

Beautilicious

Oh Hey Beautiful! :) Yes, you reading the post. I'm not kidding, I do mean you. Oh you think you're fat? Really, not quite an issue..I still think you're beautiful..I know you're reading in your PJs and wearing your reading glasses, but how can that be a measure of your beauty?
There is no objective definition of beauty which is why when I look at a cactus plant, I might find it beautiful while you might not. Lets not look at cliches for once, lets look at how it works instead. Even if we get together a universal set to answer what beauty means to them, we cannot come up with an exhaustive list. Which is why, beauty is so all inclusive.
I am from the school of thought where there is beauty to be found in everything that exists. You heard me. According to me, beauty is a state of mind. When I want to feel beautiful, I ask people who know me to put down a few things about me which makes them happy..which makes them like me. And that according to me is what makes everybody beautiful. I truly live by the cliche that a thing of beauty is a joy forever.(Damn, cliches are so hard not to use)
I have worked with the disabled. There are people who are born specially abled. There are those who cannot see. Today when I write this, it seems awfully important to share that even if a blind person cannot see a beautiful image of a unicorn, they can still paint a picture of it in their mind. And it might not remotely resemble a unicorn, but they might think its beautiful. Because they relate a unicorn to a happy beautiful feeling. Beauty is indeed a state of mind.
I do not unrealistically preach that things that money can buy cannot be beautiful. Buy me a pair of Louboutins and I will be a happy person. If I look through a Tiffany's window, I do usually exclaim, "damn thats a beauty". It is beautiful to wear beautiful shoes but on a relative basis, I would rather be someone who writes beautifully. And that is a personal choice, probably because the latter gives my endorphins a greater kick than the former can.
Which is why, when I tell you looked beautiful when you smiled at my compliments, I did mean it :)

If you like what you read, come over and vote for me on Indiblogger's 'What does real beauty mean to you' contest :) Click HERE and then click on 'promote'. THANKS! :)
http://realbeauty.yahoo.com/ gives you the best ideas about what beauty really is.
XOXO

The White Dress

Let me tell you a secret. I'm actually a ninja. When I see people stare at me if I click my outfit photographs in public, I instantly jump back to a normal posture with my hand by my side. So what do I do? I sneak up to the terrace at weird hours of the day or night (still check for lecherous men) and have BFF take my outfit photographs.
This entire look is a rehearsal, almost. Post exams getaway, here I come! :) The white midi dress(my summer staple) is actually my BEST street shopping find ever. In the markets of Pondicherry, I saw this white cotton midi dress crying out asking me to take it home. How could I refuse, it was mutual love <3
Also, my almost futile effort at the bed head look. The look I was trying for was the lazy, laid back look. It just became a clump of hair by the end of it but surprisingly its almost deceptive in the pictures ;)
Tell me if these pictures give you a very Shaam(the Rishikesh track from Aisha) feel. They sure give me that! :)

The belt is from Next which I found in Mussourie and is actually about 5 years old, would you believe that :) Time to recycle the old ladies :)
Bib necklace: Forever New(Australia)
White chunky bangles: Forever 21
Also in another news, Nick Wooster fired from Neiman Marcus! Who would've thought?! More details still awaited.
Your comments are precious :) Welcome new readers :)
XOXO

Black Swan Influence

I know I know this post should have ideally come in with the release of 'Black Swan' in India but my fascination with tulle skirts is at its peak right now so this post is now due.
Black Swan classique fashion brought in tulle and net tutu skirts in India in a big way. How do you know? Well, for one the use of full tulle skirts was seen in the Summer-Resort collection of Gauri and Nainika at the Lakme India Fashion Week for their fantasy themed collection. These skirts are larger-than-lifely-flouncily-pretty. Yes, I just made up a word. Honestly, there is no adjective that the fashion gurus have not used for it. And indeed, there is no lack of criticism for these either. Some say, they are not very practical and the others just find it plain 'ridiculous'.
I shall show you the best tulle picks from Gauri and Nainika's collection to convince you with my conviction in this gorgeous trend of the season ;)

 

Images via lakmefashionweek.com

These are not tutus but the tulle knee-length dresses are quite fashionable too. Undeniable, tulle as a fabric is the most gorgeous kind of netting for these dresses and skirts spelling grandiose. I'm lusting after the tulle full skirts this season and would love to style them. Are you?

 

Fashion Inspiration: Natalie Portman in Black Swan (image via irulan18.wordpress)

Share the tulle love! :)

XOXO

Nail Love

Greetings !
I was looking at my book and then staring in space for a while and then I stared at my hands for a while which reminded me that I forgot to review my most favourite nail paint of the season for my readers. Its the longest a crush on a nail paint has lasted, apart from the blood red of course. Nail paints are not even indispensable to me in my beauty regime but this nail paint actually makes me want to take some time and apply it on my nails. I do not possess the longest most sleek nails but I like to take care of them and keep them painted.
Presenting to you my peachy love from Colorama, Coral Chic.
This is the only nail paint which I have used more than once and gotten around to actually finishing half of the 8 ml bottle. The nail paint is a fine textured peachy shade with very tiny bits of shimmer to it which actually look beautiful on application. I am fine with the packaging too. Its comfortable to carry around, extremely portable for any bag size.

My only problem with the nailpaint is that its less in its consistency. I would have liked it to be slightly thicker coz one coat just doesn't cut it. Sometimes, you need 3 coats.
My love for the nailpaint still continues though. Also, because its so easy on the pocket. Rs85 for 8 ml is hardly a bad deal.

This is a double coat and as you see, there is scope to put another coat on it if you wish.
I still love coral chic and I think this is a color for the season. Also looking for some minty greens so if you have any suggestions you're welcome to share them with me :)
Tell me how you like the review and if you would try this shade yourself.
XOXO

Put a Ring On It

At 4 in the morning, I couldn't find a better title for the post than a line from Beyonce's Hit Single-All The Single Ladies. Not getting any sleep and browsing random websites, looking for nothing in particular. Yep, thats me.
Moving on to more interesting stuff..cocktail rings seem to be the latest rage..going by the number of celebrities sporting these beauties..from big, chunky rocks( think has beens marrying RICH princes/hoteliers/the likes) to more adventurous vintage rings, they are all over. This ring I picked for a friend from Aldo Accessories got me thinking about how I would probably want many more of these. (Wear an invisibility cloak and pick my favourites, can't be too greedy! )
There's a ring out there for all personality types and here are my picks for different types of dressers out there:) So read and find out which ring suits your style perfectly!

The Owl Ring

This one is for all you fashionistas who HAVE to be sporting what the celebrities do. The 'owl' trend has taken the world over by storm and has left no celebrity untouched. From the pendants to the ring now, its a must-have for the celebrity-fashion follower girl.

The rose ring

The rose ring is for the uber-feminine girly-girl. She will wear a delicate pendant over chunky beads anyday. A delicately carved out rose ring over a chunky rock anyday. This is for those damsels who love their ultra-feminine style.

3-finger knuckle ring

This ring spells out edginess. This is for the woman who loves her power dressing. This is for those not afraid to experiment. Strong, geometrical shapes for the woman who is not quite apprehensive about trying new looks.

Oval-shaped Ring

This is the versatile ring for the ring-lover in every woman. The classic silver oval shape with the chic criss-cross detailing should appeal to all alike and also because this ring's versatility comes through in its use. Be it jeans and a blazer or a salwaar kameez, complements all looks alike.

Crackled Mother of Pearl Ring

This last one was actually supposed to be the 'vintage' ring from Aldo I bought but since I could not find that image, this is the closest I could find on Forever 21. The Mother of Pearl vintage looking ring is for those of you who like statement pieces. This ring is for the girl who shall let one piece do the talking along with being a snappy dresser.

All images courtesy: Aldoshoes.com and forever21.com

I hope this post was a fun read because I genuinely had fun coming up with these ideas for the perfect rings for all my readers! :) (Yeah, losing sleep and doing this at 4:41 A.M. is a little too selfless you would say! :D )
Till then, XOXO

Ushering in the Summers

Blogger, I can't believe you're doing this to me, I have to repost everything I wrote yesterday. S.U.C.K.S
Anyway, so this is how I ushered in the Bangalore heat..with the scorching heat..the crazy traffic jams..(deflated tyres and inflated egos kind of business :) ), all to make it to lunch with the girls for L's awesome birthday lunch! :)
I'm glad the pictures were taken before I got back from the lunch for what followed were torrential Bangalore rains..yes, thats how unpredictable the weather here is :) Did I mention how much I love it? Oh well, now you know :)

Wearing in this post:
The white shirt: Benetton
The zebra printed skirt: Zara
Minty green heels: Nine West
Feathered headband and peacock necklace: Accessorize
White oversized sunnies: Forever New
Studded sling: Forever New
There is nothing that works better than a crisp white shirt in cotton or linen in the crazy summers. Teaming it up with a zebra-printed summery skirt was the best bet with the sun shining overhead. Also note, the three-fourth sleeves avoided me a crazy load of tanning :D
So after a brilliant lunch, desserts at the most strategically placed dessert bar (Jimmy Choo on one side and Ferragamo on the other), mad bouts of laughter, giggles, sniggering and a mad load of picture taking, we got back, just avoiding the rains by a few minutes. Ready to study I guess. Exams around the corner. YUCK *sticks out tongue in disgust*
Till next time, later ladies :)
XOXO