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that would double up nicely as ladies’ wallets, or a pencil case (` 650) that made us want to go straight back to school. 4, Hauz Khas Village (9810400778). Daily 1130am-1030pm.
Vans Your poor sense of balance may have shattered your dreams of becoming a professional skateboarder, but who says you can’t dress up like one? Even in this city, the post Quicksilverinspired surfer chic means that Delhi dudes can whizz around town in cool casuals from Vans. Breeze into the store and pick up a pair of colourful shoes along with a lesson in sneaker history. The store display includes a showcase filled with newspaper clipping, old photographs, posters, skater memorabilia and first-gen deck shoes. Stake your claim on Vans’ trademark #44 style deck shoe which has remained unchanged since 1966 (every pair is pretty much indestructible, too, made with grade ten duck canvas and soles of thick crêpe rubber). Ambience Mall, First Floor, Nelson Mandela Marg, Vasant Kunj (4087-0151). Daily 10.30am-9.30pm.
Venus Collections Ribbons, bows and bling have this terrible quality of making us feel like a little girl, and a giddy one at that. Still, if you like your girlie goods, then wander into Venus Collection which has been around at least a generation. Big clips, small clips, funky clips, floral clips– the basement has boxes and boxes filled with hair accessories. There are metalstudded headbands (` 299), soft pom-pom headbands (` 399), feather combs (`199), rosette earrings (`50) and much more. The tiny store also has a humongous – and we aren’t kidding when we say this – collection of cosmetics and perfumes. We suggest that you visit to get yourself a fix of the best budget shopping that you’ve done in a while. We’re sure that you’ll end up buying in bulk. UB-5 Bungalow Road, Kamla Nagar (4709-8797). Monday to Saturday- 11am-7pm.
Bengaluru The Ants Shopping has been known to solve many problems, but reducing Bodo militancy hasn’t been one of
JEWELLERY AND WATCH FROM CK This season you won’t have to look far, where timeless jewellery is concerned. Calvin Klein brings to you a set of jewellery that is tasteful, simple and elegant. Make sure you liger over ck enlace, a set of bangle, ring and earring. The delicate open bangle that adjusts for a perfect fit and a sleek ring are available in polished stainless steel or yellow gold PVD. Creole shaped,
polished stainless steel earrings have a post closure that mirrors the fine finish of the bangle and ring. The ck enlace watch for women is feminine and sensuous. Available in small and medium sizes, the watch closes with a jewellery buckle and has polished hour and minute hands that rotate smoothly around a black, silver or PVD Gold Dial. Available at Calvin Klein Outlets.
A happy girl is a girl who is wearing her favourite pair of shoes. Senorita, the party collection of women’s footwear from Liberty, is designed for young ladies who want to stand out but not break the bank. With affordable footwear that caters to every style and occasion, Senorita is a girl’s dream come true. Glamming up an outfit with a pair of black stilettos is pretty easy, but gold accents and strappy detailing makes that much more of a difference. If heels are not your
them. Not until the Ants marched into Bangalore, at least. The store, which is just off 100-Foot Road in Indira Nagar, provides a livelihood to Bodo weavers from Northeast India. Browse through the grass reed baskets (` 350 to ` 600) from the polo and hockey-playing Meitas; perfectly rounded grass woven boxes (` 180 to `600) from the matrilineal Khasis, earthy chic skirts from the Mizos (` 600 to ` 1360), tribal jholas and Bohemian bags (` 200 to ` 450), woven kurtas (` 550 to ` 680), and Eri silk blouses (` 700 to ` 1,200). Also, their microwave-stove-oven friendly Thangkul black stone pottery pots, pans and mugs (` 800 to ` 1,300) are good, eco-friendly reasons to visit the store. 2023/B, 1st Cross, 14th A Main, HAL 2nd Stage, Indira Nagar (4171-5639). Tue-Sun 10.30am-8pm. All major cards.
style, try a pair of platform wedges which can be formal and classy, but fun and flirtatious at the same time. We particularly liked the warm toned pair of heels with ankle straps that will spice up an Indian Outfit but can also work with knee length skirts or bohemian dresses. What particularly caught our attention was the pair of pretty, fresh white stappy sandals, perfect for a cotton dress, jeans or skirts. If youthful and trendy is your style statement, then the Senorita Collection was made for you.
Bhavani Kangan Stores It’s no mean feat to emerge unscathed and smiling after catering to every whim and tantrum of the bride-to-be and all her female family members. That’s what Jogi, who owns Bhavani Kangan Stores, contends with every day. Going by the name of the store; kangan is bangle in Hindi), it stocks bangles in all kinds of colours and bling levels, plastic ones that college kids sport, antique fare with flashy faux stones appropriate for Sanjay Leela Bhansali productions (` 200- ` 250 for a single thick one), thin metal ones in every colour to match with the most vaguely-shaded outfit (` 19- ` 400 for a dozen), lacquer or clay sets brought in from Kolkata (` 75- ` 1,500 for a set of six), Punjabi choodas (` 75- ` 2,000
CERES If its timelessness you’re looking for, then CERES fits the bill with its exquisitely crafted jewellery that will bring an extra something to every occasion. The summer wedding collection launched earlier this year had some eyeball-grabbing statement pieces inspired by all the mystique and opulence of ancient royalty. It’s easy to see, why CERES gems hold so much appeal - there’s a unique
quality to the clarity, cut and definition of their stones and their pieces are classified by the brilliance of their design. Their blue legacy collection boasts of sapphires of the finest cut set in either white or yellow gold. Make sure you take a look at their chandelier earrings and solitaire engagement rings. Available at CERES Outlets.
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