Indian Delight with Anita Dongre

What about trying out some gorgeous Indian hand block-printed, brocade or sheer flowing jackets? I love these from the stable of very talented Anita Dongre. I am sure you would adore them too...

Exquisite in Black n Gold

Red Badhni Sheer Jacket

Flowing Block-printed Jacket

Ethnic Brocade Jacket

Bright in Red

Timeless Collection

 A black raw silk jacket with brocade yoke and velvet waist band.

Bandhni tie-and-dye jacket

Velvet jacket

These jackets can be teamed up with broad legged pants, tights or flowing skirts for an opulent Indian look.


Via:Anita Dongre

Get a Polished Look with Jackets

I love jackets. They often add some sophistication to your style. They can be paired with a skirt, trouser, dress or even a flowing maxi. And you can either show your curves or cover up flaws with jackets. Different materials from denim to wool to corduroy to leather to silk to cotton etc. can be used to fashion jackets-- an all-season piece of garment. They can be short, long or mid-length.

Jackets can be sharp and professional for office wear; embellished or sequined for party hours or embroidered and flirty for intimate dates. As per the cut and material and its styling, jackets can lend our dressing a sense of power or a feminine grace or simply make us look trendy. Pick a jacket and style it in different ways with tops, pullovers, skirts, dress or denim and accessorize it with beaded necklaces, scarfs and belts as your mood dictates.

Roberto Cavalli Brocade Print

Bryan Rees Tree Bark Tulip Jacket

Rowlands Clothing

Kensington Reversible Jacket

Botanical Floral Jacket

Dennisport Jean Jacket

Edgartown Jacket

Orvis Embellished Wool Jacket

Kashmiri Wool Jacket

Kashmiri Floral Laura Sheppherd

Laura Sheppherd

Abstract Laura Sheppherd

Ruffle Collar Wool Jacket Laura Sheppherd

Italian Square Collar Laura Sheppherd

Marc by Marc Jacobs

Donna Karan

Donna Karan

Burberry Brit

Gucci

Markus Lupfer

Antonio Berardi

Diane von Furstenberg

So which one is tempting you today? You can show off your classic style with any of these jackets. Add the perfect finishing touch with statement heels, a carryall or a clutch and you are ready for the show....

Skirting the Issue

Most of us love skirts. It is perfect for flaunting your feminine side when you are in the mood for it. This fall, skirts are scorching the runways in a big way. So grab a long, short or a mid-length skirt to embrace the season's inspiration.

A knee-length printed Missoni skirt in a nature-inspired print

Layer this Missoni  silk-chiffon skirt with aplomb. A simple tee, a short embellished jacket and cuffs have added to the style quotient.

Miu Miu Wool blend flannel skirt

Miu Miu leather-buckled corduroy skirt

Interesting tops have lifted the appeal of both the above skirts.

Reed Krakoff leather wrap skirt

Kristopher Kane Suzie crochet effect leather skirt

Rock the cocktail hour in these two leather numbers.

Alice + Olivia Shannon printed skirt

Get noticed with this conversation starter long multi-coloured piece.

Oscar de la Renta embroidered skirt

Lanvin applique skirt

Markus Lupfer pleated mini

One Vintage Kendall skirt

Lanvin wool polyster pencil skirt

Preen Line stretch cotton skirt

Whether on a date or out with girls for lunch or for cocktail party, pick any one of these as per the occasion and unleash your feminine appeal.

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