My Etsy Jewelry Shop

I've always loved to make beaded and chained necklaces, so I decided to register as a seller on Etsy to share my jewelry with everyone. While my shop has just opened, I plan to make Bollywood-inspired jewelry over time  (payals, tikkas, hair ornaments, etc.).

Please visit my Etsy shop regularly and see if anything interests you!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/Aqsa

Being Human Fashion Show

All the A-list Bollywood glam dolls walked the ramp to support actor Salman Khan's Being Human fashion show. The theme of the show was "Fashion Through the Ages", as each actress sported an outfit an era circa 1920s to present time. The actresses included Kareena Kapoor, Karisma Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra, Preity Zinta, Rani Mukerjee, Bipasha Basu, Katrina Kaif, and Sushmita Sen. Here are the eras each lady represented:

• Preity kicked off the show in a classy black 1920s dress.
• Katrina went next, showing off a classy red  gown for the 1930s.
• Rani represented the 1940s wearing a traditional Manish Malhotra creation.
• Bipasha sported a sexy black gown with a slit for the 1950s.
• Karisma (my favorite) sashayed in a beautiful sari of the 1960s.
• Sushmita brought fun to the show in a printed multi-colored dress for the 1970s.
• Priyanka rocked the ramp paying homage to the Material Girl as she represented the 1980s.
• Kareena went for a sophisticated, sleek suit for the 1990s.

Katrina to Mimic Meena

Katrina Kaif has attempted to don Meena Kumari's Pakeezah look in a qawalli number (entitled "Wallah Re Wallah") in Farah Khan's Tees Maar Khan, co-starring Akshay Kumar and guest starring Kat's ex-boyfriend, Salman Khan, for the song. While I absolutely love Katrina's outfit, I admit I'm appalled that the stiff and one-note actress is being tied with the likes of Meena and Madhuri Dixit (for another item number). Meena's Pakeezah to me represents grace and elegance, yet Katrina's lack of both make me wonder how the song will flow. Nonetheless, I'm sure Akshay and Salman will make the song a blast to watch, and maybe, just maybe, Katrina's stunning ghagra choli will allow her to put her guard down and loosen up.

 

Aishwarya at Guzaarish Launch

Aishwarya Rai is usually one of my favorite fashionistas. I love the way she mixes Western and traditional clothes into something fashion forward and elegant. However, her choice of blouse for the launch of her movie Guzaarish (co-starring Hrithik Roshan) was a disappointment. It was much too casual and would've better suited a lunch with friends or a shopping trip. It was too loose on her as well, which has the rumor mill wandering in my head if Aish really is pregnant. Time will tell. To be fair, I do love her hairstyle and make up--and the jeans and heels; basically, everything but the top. Aish, please save the peasant blouses for your lunches with Jaya.

On another note, the poster for Guzaarish is beautiful, and Aish looks lovely.

Ode to Deepika Padukone

Deepika Padukone is my current favorite Bollywood  glam doll.  The model-turned-actress quickly became a sensation after her box office hit 'Om Shanti Om' (co-starring Bollywood King Shahrukh Khan), and it's easy to see why. She's a mixture of charm and high fashion. She can pull off modern and traditional attire, and I've grown to love her unique style and elegant persona.