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As you all know recently Mumbai has just witnessed the Lakme Fashion Week, 2015. It started on 26th of August and ended on 30th August. The five days of fashion showcased the regular who’s who of Indian fashion industry as well as some really talented budding designers. Though I did not get to attend the shows but I made sure to keep an eye on the social media and not to miss anything. Here I am listing up my favourites from the Lakme Fashion Week with loads of pictures. Keep reading-

~LFW, Day 1~

My favourites of Day 1 of the Lakme Fashion Week are-

ILK by Shikha Goel and Vinita Adhikari- ILK brought some freshness to the ramp with their ‘out of the box’ idea of fashion. From checkered prints to shirt-saree combo to sweatshirt dress, their collection reigned the ramp with individuality.

Highlights of Lakme Fashion Week, 2015| Day (1-5)| Cherry On Top Blog

Nikhil Thampi– Nikhil Thampi succeeded in wooing the audience as usual with his classy and elegant designs. He described his collection, Alchemy, to be an ‘amalgamation of modern and mythical India’. His clothes had the aspects of two sides of India, one modern and another classics. From bold colours to neutrals, his design was truly appropriate for a new-edge bride. I loved his collection!

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Manish Malhotra- How can I forget mentioning the man himself, Manish Malhotra. His designs always set the stage on fire. He showed some seriously classy dark colours, bold prints and bollywood style sequin work. The men’s collection was totally a pleasure to look at. And yes, the ever-so-hot ‘Kapoor lad’ was the show-stopper!

~LFW, Day 2~

Here are my favourites from Day 2 of Lakme Fashion Week, 2015-

Rinku Sobti- I liked the vibrant hues and out of the box designs of her collection. She re-created some modern designs on Indian fabrics. The gorgeous, Gauahar Khan walked the ramp for her.

Anita Dongre- Designer Anita Dongre exhibited an exquisite collection of designs featuring her line, Grassroot which showcased outfits inspired by different Indian handicrafts. She also featured the Gujarati craftswomen in her show.

~LFW, Day 3~

My favourites from Day 3 are-

Ankur & Priyanka Modi (am:pm)– With monochromes to bold colours and motifs , Ankur and Priyanka Modi was able to make there own footprints on the ramp.

Namrata Joshipura– Namrata Joshipura made a stunning spectrum of blue on the ramp with her collection. The cute Shraddha Kapoor walked the ramp for her. Here’s a look-

~LFW, Day 4~

Masaba Gupta and Urvashi Kaur hit the ramp with some unforgettable designs. My favourites for Day 4!

Masaba Gupta– The vibrant hues and quirk prints made Masaba Gupta’s show a memorable one at the Lakme Fashion Week, 2015. Sooraj Pancholi walked the ramp for her.

Urvashi Kaur– I loved the pastels and monochromatic hues and simplistic designs by her. She proves that fashion is not always the glitz and glamour.

~Day 5~

Day 5 was the closing day of this year’s Lakme Fashion Week. It had to be the best day, and it really was. Fashion was at its peak. My favourites from Day 5 are-

Anushree Reddy– Anushree Reddy’s show was full of bridal inspired clothing. From pastels to florals and sequin works, it was a delight to my eyes.

Tarun Tahiliani– Tarun Tahiliani showcased the exquisite collection from Reliance Trends. His collection was gorgeous with basic bold colours like black with gold detailing, reds with geometric prints and grey with simplicity.

Gaurav Gupta– This post will be incomplete without the mention of a magnificent Grand Finale by Gaurav Gupta, who transformed the ramp into a fairy tale. I have been reading different posts on social medias and saw some pictures and it was a delight to my eyes. This is a true example where fantasy met fashion and elegance met excellence. This was a perfect closing for this year’s Lakme Fashion Week. The bold and beautiful, Kareena Kapoor Khan walked the ramp for him.

I hope you liked this post. Don’t forget to tell me which collection you loved the most. Be safe & keep smiling!

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It’s a bit of a cliché, but New Year’s Eve really does tend to be one of the best parties of the year. At the same time, most people accept that Christmas Eve is actually a better night to go out, but that tends to be because people are conscious of the fact they need to be awake and ready for family festivities the next day, so are more relaxed rather than in full on party mode. Yet, the same level of effort doesn’t go into getting dressed for a Christmas Eve party; the focus is 100% on New Year’s Eve.

With that in mind, we’ve looked at some of the best dress brands for women to choose when planning their New Year’s Eve outfits.

Quontum

Quontum dresses were huge a year or two ago. No, they haven’t fallen off the fashion radar, it is just that the brand has stopped getting the column inches they once were now that most women are aware of it.

For those who aren’t yet in the know, a Quontum dress combines the hallmarks of the classic little black dress with neon strips and a secret material blend to pull in any unflattering areas of your body and make you look incredible all while boosting your confidence. The perfect party dress in so many ways!

Alexander McQueen

If you have an increased budget and are able to go designer for New Year’s Eve 2013-14, then Alexander McQueen is likely to be the best choice you can make. The reason is simply that you have a wide variety of styles and colours you can potentially choose from and ensure that you look different from everyone else.

The price of a McQueen could be a downside, however, so it is not recommended that you wear one if you are travelling to an outdoor party in a city centre, for example, as the chances of rain and stray drinks are considerably higher. If you’re going to a cocktail party in a classy bar, then get buying!

Henry Holland

Henry Holland is a young and still emerging designer who has already made a name for himself in the United Kingdom, primarily through his partnership with the popular Debenhams department store. If you’re looking for something young, chic, and probably featuring an animal or a unique print, then Holland is the way to go. H! by Henry Holland is his quirkiest label, although there are some great pieces to be found in his House of Holland label, too.

Ben de Lisi

If you’re looking for something with a designer feel but want your spending to be in double rather than triple digits, then you can do a lot worse than get your New Year’s Eve dress from Ben de Lisi. If you’re the sort of girl who likes to keep her fashion simple, then this is a great label for you to use, as it predominantly focuses on relaxed fits that will leave you feeling sassy and confident, and the great prices mean it isn’t a disaster if you do come into contact with nasty weather or a stray drink!

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About the Author

Ally is currently looking for a New Year’s Eve dress but often finds herself wearing some of the leading urban clothing brands such as Crooks and Castles, in particular sweaters and hats. She also loves wearing Nike trainers and enjoys nothing better than relaxing in her street wear.