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Tuesday, 25 October 2011

A Tribute to Amy Winehouse ~


A star, singer-songwriter and a fashionista - Amy Winehouse was known as much for her distinctive style as for her powerful contralto voice and neo-soul music.

Other artists like Adele, Lady Gaga and Duffy have credited Amy to make their journey " a bit smoother" in United states. Having sounds similar to her.
Her songs "Back to Black", "Rehab", "You know i'm no good" , "Valerie" etc.. gained international success.


Her signature style comprising the 50s-retro rockabilly dresses, dramatic eye make-up and her incredible tattoos inspired many across the world and even made her a muse for renowned designers like Karl Lagerfeld. She served as a inspiration to many around the world, her soulful music and her different dressing style took over alot of people's hearts.





It was these fashionable symbols and hallmarks that made her a symbol of effortless contemporary retro-fashion and an iconic figure forever!
Although her sudden tragic death at the age of 27 shattered her close friends, family and music fans but Amy's numerous fashion moments and her evergreen songs became a remainder of some of her happier times while she performed on-stage for millions of her fans.




Although, Amy isn't with us right now , Her legend will forever remain and she will always be Britain's cultural Icon!



                                                        We Love you Amy xx

Saturday, 22 October 2011

SUIT-UP !


Whoever said Men don't have enough choices to get dressed. A new brand in town making spectacular custom made menswear , perfect for the upcoming festive season.

 Check it out :)

SS HOMME - Bespoke Menswear

They are a Mumbai based designer clothing brand offering a complete Made-To-Measure service, solely for Menswear. They custom make formal wear to suit each customer's preference & personality with emphasis given on the cut, fabric and fine tailoring.


How is SS HOMME different from other Menswear brands?
The brand believes in keeping it simple & sophisticated. Impeccable tailoring speaks volumes in a man's wardrobe and that's what they strive to achieve. It's a personalised approach towards creating an up-to-date yet classy business & evening wear wardrobe, giving you quality & finesse at an affordable price.


For the classic suit, it's a 3 step process and takes a total of 12 days from start to finish.

Step 1- Meeting the designer, one-on-one to discuss the design, look & feel of the
suit. Followed by fabric selection from a vast array of options & detailed measurements according to your personal preference of the desired fit.

Step 2-  A rough garment trial. This is basically to give our customer a preview of the fit & figure out whether any changes or alterations are required before the final output.

Step 3- The finished garment.



What do they offer?

SUITS-  Work suits, Solid statements, Tuxedos, Bandhgala


JACKETS- Blazers, Sports jackets, Casual linen's

SHIRTS- Work shirts, Dress shirts, Evening wear
*On order basis only.


SS HOMME is also venturing into custom-made men's formal shoes shortly, to complete your transformation into your dapper alter ego.

                                                                   
                                         Contact Details :

Don't forget to check their website outwww.sshomme.in

Also follow them on Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/SSbySarah

Designer Contact:
Sarah Sheikh
+91 9930584392

Marketing & PR Contact:
Sandeep Gonsalves
+91 9820811263


So what are you waiting for ? Get going and order your suits right away ! :D

Until then,
Kisses xx

Wednesday, 12 October 2011

Androgynous Lovers x

Created by combining the Greek words Andros (man) Gynaika ( Woman). Androgyny describes the blending of male and female characteristics within a single individual. Its generally understood today to be a psychological bending between a strong women and a soft man.

This is for the Bold & Strong Women.

A Mood Board i created representing Androgynous Fashion.

Androgynous Fashion is very edgy, strong and Chic ! It is one of the most upcoming styles in today's time. The " Masculine Pretty" seems like the new "IT" fashion.





Various celebrities are now seen in androgynous clothing :

Rachel bilson
Rihanna in a Suit :)
Gwen Stefani


Anne Hathaway at the Oscars

  Its truly said very few girls can carry of this look , i absolutely love this style and this would definitely be my interpretation of androgyny :

My Perfect Outfit is Striped Shirt ( Black & White) with a pink bow tie , Skinny Jeans ( Black) with Tan Brogues & a tan bow bag :)
Accessories : A Hat & Shades ( To help you from the scorching heat  & also putting in a fun element in your outfit :D) and a Bling on your fingers to make it all perfect!


      
The Complete look :)

Skinny Jeans : Mango :)

Hat : Mango                  

                                       
        Always feel comfortable and love every bit of your outfit :)


                                                                                                            
                                                   
                                                                Tan Bow Bag - Bangkok :)
                                                          
                                         Shades : Ray bans ( India)
Heart pixel ring : Bangkok :)

The Complete look :)
 
  
Bow Tie attached with the shirt - Bangkok ! :)





Tan Brogues : Bangkok :)





                               Various other looks can be put together :





   Find what defines you the most and get into the world of androgyny!
 Its fun and Quirky , definitely my favorite dressing style . Tell me whats yours :)

Until then ,
Kisses x

Monday, 3 October 2011

Fashion & more...

Fashion is  not about going with the trend. Its about being comfortable and looking gracious in what you wear ! All over the world people follow different patterns of fashion but amongst the few common factors is comfort and the confidence to carry it. It will differ from person to person depending on how an individual looks and what suits one the most. Its all about looking good in your garment. That will create your fashion statement.
"The truly fashionable are beyond fashion."


Fashion in my eyes is definitely a part of all our lives. For me , it is most important to wear a garment that is not worn by anybody else, to have something unique in everything you wear. Lots of colors always works well when put together. there are so many people who would have similar taste depending upon what hit the fashion market, that's why its important to maintain a unique style so that your style doesn't become the next thing you see, everybody in!

"Fashion is what you adopt, when you don't know who you are."

As said by Coco Chanel - " Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live & what is happening."
Fashion is everywhere, all over the world. Different styles, colors scheme's and definitely a huge range of people who wear them. It is truly said " Fashion has to do with the idea". That is the only reason we see it change now & then, because sometime a new idea is appreciated , it is processed into action's and that's what gives us the result of a complete new fashion!

Chanel <3



FASHION IS WHAT YOU GET FOUR TIMES A YEAR, STYLE IS WHAT YOU TAKE OUT OF IT.


Look out for the upcoming posts: Androgynous lovers & A tribute to Amy Winehouse :)

Suit yourself, Keep it stylish x

Tuesday, 27 September 2011

Inspired-Much ?


There are a lot of things / people that inspire someone. Everyone has some or the other inspiration that leads them to do something or become something in life. Inspiration doesn’t mean to copy anyone. Its just that little something or someone that makes life better, easier and truly different!

There are number of things and people that truly inspire me:

                     
   1-   Confidence : "Personality begins where comparison ends"– Karl Lagerfeld.


   2- Fantasy : Reality depresses me , find your own fantasy world :)  


3- Audrey Hepburn & Marilyn Monroe : The two most inspirational, fashionable and timeless beauties.





4- Paris : The city of fashion, love , dreams.


5 - Lady Gaga : The most fashion forward and independent ladies of all times. Be who you are , cause you were BORN THIS WAY!



My 5 top-most inspirational people/things!
 Write to me about what or who inspires you the most! :)

Androgynous lovers, look forward for the next post !
Until then ,
Kisses x

Monday, 26 September 2011

Paris - The City of Love.

Paris is the city of  love , the city of dreams. It's so surreal , its my favorite place and definitely the most inspirational one. Paris for me is more than the city, the scenic beauty , the people , the fashion or even the Eiffel Tower. It means so much more, the word "Paris" itself brings a certain joy along with its never ending advantages. 

  




 What was an inspirational drive for me to create S'il vous plait ?
 I don't think i need to answer that. 

Eiffel Tower dazzling in the night!

 What is S'il vous plait?
 S'il vous plait means " If you please" in French. This fictional brand was created by me during my Fashion Marketing class at Raffles Design Institute, Mumbai. ( Offers an amazing course , for To-Be Fashion Marketing professionals just like me :D ). Knowing my love for Paris i knew i would want to create a brand that talks about Paris Fashion. I wanted people to be more aware of their dressing. Parisian girls dress to KILL ! I have always been inspired to dress just like them.


Why did i start blogging S'il vous plait ?
I knew i wanted to make this a more public phenomenon. I wanted to share my love for Paris and their Fashion to every Fashion Fanatic. I want to make people dress better and prettier in the simplest ways but the most stylish ones of course.


What does S'il vous plait have to offer?
Being the person i am , i believe in being different. Being quirky,weird yet very classy and contemporary. Those are quite the synonyms you would hear if you wanted another name for me. Yes i do like pink and all the pretty glittery stuff ( I will be blogging alot of that stuff too :P) but if you're dressing style is quirky and crazy. This blog has alot to offer.
Stay tuned in for More posts about Me and my inspirations.

Much Love x