The month of September 2018 has been full of big celebrations for the stars. One of the biggest evenings of the month was Nita and Mukesh Ambani’s Ganesh Chaturthi bash, where Kareena Kapoor Khan stole the spotlight in a yellow and pink Raw Mango sharara set. The first week of the month also had Priyanka Chopra showcasing her newfound love for logomania via that white Fendi outfit in New York, while both Lady Gaga and Cate Blanchett made a case for feather-detailed ensembles at the 75th Venice Film Festival.
As the month progressed, we also saw the likes of Gigi Hadid and Victoria Beckham stepping out overseas in some unmissable looks. While Hadid showed us how to ace head-to-toe red at the Tommy Hilfiger x Lewis Hamilton party, Beckham gave her followers a crash course in making animal print look day-appropriate. But if you’ve got a thing for tailored separates, look to Bella Hadid, Athiya Shetty and Sonam K Ahuja. This month, Bella Hadid was spotted out and about sporting a baby pink blazer that’s perfect for the girl who loves pastels, while both Shetty and Ahuja aced all-black looks layered with sharp ebony blazers. Here’s a closer look at Sonam K Ahuja’s look from Milan.
Sonam K Ahuja shows us a brand new way to wear head-to-toe black
Just a day after celebrating Isha Ambani’s engagement with Anand Piramal in Lake Como, Sonam K Ahuja made an appearance at Milan Fashion Week dressed in a Giorgio Armani ensemble you cannot miss. The actor, accompanied by husband Anand S Ahuja, showed her support for the Italian designer at his spring/summer 2019 show by sitting front row dressed in one of the label’s sharpest looks this year. While Anand S Ahuja picked a charcoal grey suit, Sonam K Ahuja chose an ebony gown that she topped off with a matching Giorgio Armani blazer.
Featuring panels of velvet fabric on the bodice and a plunging neckline, Sonam K Ahuja’s gown needed no embellishment to stand out. But it was her blazer that added an interesting twist to her look. While the sharp jacket kept her outfit from looking too romantic, Ahuja also pushed up the sleeves of her blazer to channel a more lived-in vibe. She completed her look for the afternoon outing with round-framed sunnies and red shoulder-grazing earrings.
Whether you’re heading for a meeting or drinks with your closest friends, a well-fitted blazer is a handy separate to carry along. This year alone, Sonam K Ahuja has been spotted in several versions of the classic, be it that silver Diane von Furstenberg, her oversized brown Y/Project creation or the timeless black one she chose for a flight recently. Want to know how you can recreate her latest OOTD? Find out now.
While Sonam K Ahuja and Anand S Ahuja looked sharp in Milan, Anushka Sharma joined Kareena Kapoor Khan in showing vibrant Indian ethnic wear some love this month. If you don’t have an outfit for your BFF’s December wedding (or that big Diwali party) yet, you can’t miss Sharma’s Sabyasachi ensemble.
Anushka Sharma’s Sabyasachi kurta is perfect for your BFF’s wedding
Pastel wedding wear will always look elegant, but there’s no denying the charm of Indian ethnic looks in jewel tones. Case in point: Anushka Sharma’s latest outfit for her Sui Dhaaga promotions. Usually spotted in neutral hues like black, white and beige, Sharma stepped out to meet her fans recently wearing a Sabyasachi kurta set in a rich shade of purple. While the full-sleeved kurta featured delicate gold floral embroidery and slightly heavier work along the cuffs, Sharma’s striped white and purple dupatta added a modern touch to her look. The vibrant ensemble makes a great pick for formal occasions like weddings, and can also be worn at a reception blowout. Bonus points: kurta sets are always easier to carry (and dance in) at destination weddings.
To complete her latest Sui Dhaaga look, Sharma matched her jewellery to the embroidery on her shirt, picking shoulder-grazing gold Tribe by Amrapalichandbalis. To keep the focus on her statement earrings, the actor went with a sleek low bun that will remind you of her beauty look from her own wedding reception in Delhi. Smoky eyes and a matte pink lip completed her beauty look.
Earlier the same day, Sharma was also seen spreading the word about her new movie in a cool jacket and trouser set by Nimish Shah’s label Shift, proving that she can carry off pretty much any silhouette. Before you Google it, find out where you can pick up a wedding-ready look like her Sabyasachi number below.
Among Hollywood’s cool crew, Blake Lively’s latest outfit was one of her most exciting this year. The actor finally gave pantsuits a break at Dior’s spring/summer 2019 showcase this month, and that whimsical dress is a must-have for every girl who loves to make a statement.
We bet you’ve never seen a dress like the one Blake Lively just wore
Paris Fashion Week’s brimming with stars, and Blake Lively’s one of the most exciting celebrities we’ve spotted there so far. For her latest front row appearance, the actor attended Dior’s spring/summer 2019 showcase wearing the most unusual dress by the label. In case you haven’t had a chance to check it out yet, the pastel number effortlessly brought together several elements. Worn over a nude corset, the dress featured delicate embroidery on the bodice, silver sequin work on the skirt, and layers of tulle that reached Lively’s ankles. But all that didn’t stop the star from picking equally eye-catching accessories. Blake Lively paired her Dior dress with transparent heels studded with spikes.
If you’ve been tracking Blake Lively’s style this year, you’ll understand why this Dior creation comes as such a refreshing change. Since June, the actor’s made almost all her public appearances in pantsuits. From a crazy neon Versace version to a multicoloured Roland Mouret three-piece, Lively’s worn some unforgettable versions of the power staple to promote her latest movie, A Simple Favor, which hit theatres on September 14. Now that the movie’s out, maybe we can continue to see the actor give suits a break for different silhouettes.
If you’re all about basic LBDs, a dress like Blake Lively’s may be just the thing you need to spruce up your evening wardrobe. Where can you find an outfit similar to hers? Find out now.
As it turns out, Athiya Shetty and Sonam K Ahuja weren’t the only women to favour head-to-toe black this month. The Duchess of Sussex picked an ebony number for her very first solo public appearance too.
What Meghan Markle wore to her first solo public appearance
Four months after her royal wedding, Meghan Markle recently made her very first public appearance without Prince Harry in a must-see Givenchy black dress. Featuring long, sheer sleeves, a panel of black velvet along the neckline and a slit on the front of its skirt, Markle’s most recent number is unlike most you’ve seen before. Though her husband wasn’t by her side for this outing, the Duchess’ outfit got everyone reminiscing about her wedding day, as her bridal gown was also designed by the French fashion house. And while the ensemble’s interesting details ensured it didn’t get lost in a sea of black dresses at a cocktail party, its classic hue made it a separate that one can wear on a variety of occasions for years to come.
For her visit to the Oceania exhibit at the Royal Academy of Art in London, the Duchess accessorised her outfit with a black and gold Givenchy clutch and matching black Aquazzura pumps featuring delicate little bows behind them. Diamond earrings and that much-talked-about wedding ring completed her look for the evening.
More often than not, Meghan Markle has been seen sporting sleek low buns for her public outings but recently, the Duchess has begun to let her locks down for a less severe look. This time around, she worked a perfectly straightened mane with lightly lined eyes and minimal makeup. Love her timeless look? Here’s how you can recreate it.
