Outfit of the day. Pic courtesy - Dolon, Pout Pretty

     I admit it is so not the weather to be putting up this post but it has been lying in wait for its time in the sun and I had to put it out there. I got an invite to attend the Blender's Pride Fashion Tour this December. For a change it was quite cold in Kolkata this time around and I got a chance to wear this quilted overcoat I had picked up from the CIMA Art in Life exhibition last year. It set me back 4 grand but I really liked it and since it is reversible I get more bang for my buck that way. I love the over sized wooden buttons on it. These quilted coats (Rajasthan style) became quite a trend for the season and I saw them popping up in a lot of places in different styles and lengths. I loved the soft colors on this one and the floral print had me hooked. Paired with a basic black outfit and a statement necklace I was all set for the night.

Lakme Absolute Sculpt Studio Matte Lipsticks

     Lakme Fashion Week is here and with it Lakme is launching 15 new lip shades! It is all about the sculpted look and after the sculpted face and eyes have created such a storm it is time for sculpted lips to be the next talk of town. In collaboration with Anamika Khanna, who is the grand finale designer, a mini unveiling was organized for bloggers and the media at the designer's store in Kolkata. We got a chance to try out 7 shades from the collection and also see the work-in-progress models of Anamika's collection.

Noticed the pale flowers on the white background? Love the attention to detail

     What happens when a complete saree "noob" meets a master? Since I was very young I have been very averse to the whole saree concept. Let me explain...being a tomboy a garment which was so sensual and womanly was my natural enemy so to speak. As a result I have always rejected it on a principle (childish I know). My friends have asked me many times as to why I don't wear one. But I just cant bring myself around to it. Obviously I have absolutely no clue about them and cant distinguish one from the other even if my life depended on it. I got an invite to meet with Gaurang Shah at his Kolkata store. I wanted to read up on him before I actually met him and see the kind of work he does. I came across some pictures of his LIFW '13 collection and was mesmerized with the bold prints and colors of his collection. There was this gorgeous dupatta gracing a cream ensemble which had me hooked. I was thinking how gorgeous a dress or a jacket would look made out of it.

     Niine by Niine is one of those hidden treasure troves that one stumbles on by chance. There have been many instances when I have passed their store but never really went in. The reason being that from the outside it looked like a boutique catering to Indian occasion wear. I presumed that since it catered to such a specific genre it didn't hold any interest for me. There are so many boutiques scattered around Kolkata that one tends to visit those that they are familiar with already or have heard about from someone. Never judge a book by its cover was a saying that I was reminded of when I stepped into their store recently for a blogger event. Curious to know why I threw in that proverb?

     The mere mention of chocolate will make any chocoholics heart skip a beat and when the word "Belgium chocolate" is uttered then it is enough to make one swoon. When I got a call from the Magnum PR about their launch event in Kolkata with a special masterclass with Chef Kunal Kapoor I was raring to go. Soha Ali was going to be the guest of honor for the event. I have been to a few classes earlier taken by renowned chefs so I was expecting something in similar lines. An afternoon of  learning new dishes made by the chef aka a sedated educational affair. The question that came to mind was if it was going to be strictly chocolate based dishes and how would Magnum fit into it all?