WOW! asks some of the ladies in town their secret hacks and tips for being trendy yet comfy all year round
Sri Priya Reddy, Restaurateur
Style to me is: Wearing something that you can carry off with ease
What I would take from my mother’s closet: All the antiques
One thing in my wardrobe I can’t live without: My ripped jeans and my gold Bottega earrings
I would never wear: Biker shorts
My shopping addiction is: Shoes
My favorite online shopping portals: Net-a-Porter and Moda Operandi
A style tip that can never go wrong: Dress according to your body’s shape, not trends
Trend versus comfort: Comfort always
Favorite shopping destination: Paris, New York
Priyanka Agarwal, Jewelry Designer
Style to me is: An expression of my individuality
One thing in my wardrobe I can’t live without: White basics
I can’t have enough of: Shoes
I would never wear: Animal fur
My shopping addiction is: Clothes, clothes and more clothes
My favorite online shopping portal: Zara
A style tip that can never go wrong: Style is a reflection of your attitude and personality. Make every outfit an expression of the unique and beautiful soul you are
Trishala Kamath, Blogger
Style to me is: Something that is comfortable and makes a statement at the same time
One thing in my wardrobe I can’t live without: My coord sets, I practically live in them all the time I can’t have enough of: Mini bags! I’m a little too crazy about them
I would never wear: Anything too loud and tacky
My shopping addiction is: Anything cute on Instagram sponsored ads! They really know how to target the right audience
My favorite online shopping portals: Zara, Revolve, Tata Cliq and many more
A style tip that can never go wrong: All black everything with a little touch of sparkly
Trend versus comfort: I’d say a trend that goes with your comfort! You don’t have to always follow trends but if they align with your style and are comfortable, then why not?
My favorite influencers: I’m currently absolutely obsessed with Aarushi Mehra as that’s the vibe I want in life
Veena Reddy, Entrepreneur
Style to me is: Effortless and comfortable
What I would take from my mother-inlaw’s closet: Everything! And she loves sharing her stuff with us, so we’re lucky that way
A trend I love: A monochromatic look
A tip for all the wives styling their husbands: Go for a monochromatic look. I think men prefer that and it makes them look effortlessly stylish
A tip for all mommies dressing their toddlers: Opt for easy, comfortable clothes; my favorite for my son is going for single color tones.
One thing in my wardrobe I can’t live without: Probably pyjamas; I can live in them all day
I would never wear: Anything that made me feel uncomfortable. I personally avoid anything sleeveless
My shopping addiction is: Basic tees! I’m always on the hunt for good basic white/black tees
My favorite online shopping portals: Farfetch, Net-a-Porter
A style tip that can never go wrong: A good white shirt with a pair of well fitted jeans are my go-to! Put on a pair of comfortable heels and accessorize it up and you’re sorted for a night out too!
Trend versus comfort: I always choose comfort over anything
Favorite shopping destination: London and Dubai
Airport looks are: Impractical. I prefer being comfortable especially when travelling with kids!
Varshini Reddy, Dermatologist
Style to me is: Being timeless, classic and true to your heart; and not following trends
One thing in my wardrobe
I can’t live without: A good pair of jeans and a classic t shirt. It’s versatile and I can style it up or down; perfect for our weather
I would never wear: Anything with too much bling and chunky platform heels
My shopping addiction is: Fragrances – be it perfume or home fragrances like candles. I also love a good handbag and am always up for shopping when it comes to that
Favorite make-up brands: Hourglass – they make the best palettes ever and Lisa Eldridge for lipsticks. Anything Chanel – the most amazing formulas
Favorite skincare brands: Biologique Recherche, Forlle’d, La fervance, Swiss Perfection, Verso – niche brands I’ve been liking recently. Zo skin health; Beauty of Joseon in K beauty and Purearth for luxury Ayurveda
Deepika Reddy, Fashion Curator
A common fashion faux pas: A style mistake people often make is to follow trends blindly
One thing in my wardrobe I can’t live without: A pair of wide leg jeans and white t shirts
What I would take from my mother’s closet: Her saris
I would never wear: Leggings under a kurta set
My shopping addiction is: Beauty products
My favorite online shopping portals: Nykaa for cosmetics and Zara for essentials; otherwise, I prefer to try and buy things (in stores)
A style tip that can never go wrong: The right fit will make the right impact
Celebrity style is: Like looking at a fashion catalog
Most stylish actor/ actress: Sonam Kapoor
Dr Neeshma Reddy, Doctor/Entrepreneur
Style to me is: A reflection of myself
One thing in my wardrobe I can’t live without: My saris
I can’t have enough of: Eclectic jewelry that never goes out of style
I would never wear: Anything ill fitting
My shopping addiction is: Indian wear
My favorite online shopping portals: Loom and Mulmul
A style tip that can never go wrong: A classic plain tee
Priyanka Chigurupati, Entrepreneur
Describe your style sense in three words: Unique – my own, non-abiding, easy
How I’d style my LBD: I don’t do LBDs in particular but I do a lot of black in general. How I style them is dependent on the silhouette and style of the outfit I wear
One thing in my wardrobe I can’t live without: Black anything and denim shorts
Favorite accessory: Shoes. If you know me, you know I love my shoes
A common fashion faux pas: Over styling to look “fashionable”
I would never wear: What you’d expect me to
My shopping addiction is: Shoes
My favorite online shopping portals: Moda operandi, Bergdorf Goodman, Saks Fifth Avenue, Farfetch, random Instagram led websites and Forever 21
A style tip that can never go wrong: Be yourself
Trend versus comfort: Trendy comfort
A timeless trend: All black everything – but in the right proportions. Operative word being proportions
My ideal airport look: Sweats and sneaker wedges
