When Stars Go shopping - Dia, Esha, Katrina, Shilpa

Three days ago we ran the foll contest on our Facebook Page  http://www.facebook.com/pages/Kimaya/125314908387?ref=ts

Take a look at Bollywood Queens and their style statement when they came shopping at Kimaya. Tell us who you like and why in not less than 150 words and you could be in for a surprise! Post your entries at Kimayablogs@gmail.com

Dia Mirza

Esha Koppikar

Katrina Kaif

Shilpa Shetty

                                                                                                                                                                    

Out of over 200 entries, we chose these to be featured; 

Ranjit Rodricks, M, 30, Mumbai, India

If you take a close look at all the four pictures, you will realise that Shipa Shetty undoubtedly, looks the most chic by keeping it simple. A cool strappy top, slim-fit jeans and a dash of colour in the form of a sweater / shirt wrapped around her slender waist only emphasizes her svelte figure. 

Shilpa is known for her fabulous body and she has taken great care to show-of her curves with this simple ensemble.

Katrina looks dowdy in a loose and ill-fitting dress and the stole around her arms looks like it was sourced from her grandmother's closet. The colour does nothing for her either.

As for Dia Mirza, she looks like she's in mourning in all-black. Her fabulous skin-tone should be of-set with bright colours instead. 

And lastly, the other lady (who is she??) with the Brittney tee just doesn't seem to get it right. Brittney is hardly a style icon and she could have done much better if she wore a KYLIE t-shirt, like Madonna did a few years ago. 

Putting the other three into perspective, it's only fair to vote for Shilpa Shetty as the most chic shopper at Kimaya.

- Ranjit

                                                                                                                                                    

And this one...

Farzana Ali, F32, KL, Malaysia 

Hi Kimaya,

I personally love Kimaya and all the collection from various designer that they have in the outlets. my personal favourite is surely Manish Malhotra.

As for the Bollywood Queen that i like the most is Shilpa Shetty. Even when she is out for shopping, she really carries herself very well and she has her own style which is simple yet elegant. Shlipa is a very confident person when it comes to fashion and even when she has no makeup on and is just wearing a simple pair of jeans and top and a designer handbag, she looks glamourous. She can always make a fashion statement when she is out to a party or any event.

Apart from that she has a gorgeous body which makes any kind of clothes be it a western or tradition looks good on her. Overall she makes any kind of clothes looks like a million bucks!. Amazing women with amazing sense of fashion.

- Zana

Keep writing in Farzana, and others who get inspired reading this. The Best entries every week get a Fashionable Surprise!

Earth Hour – The Fashion Connect

Earth Hour – The Fashion Connect

We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, 

We borrow it from our children.

Show We Care!

It simply means that our present existence is at the mercy of our future actions. Thanks to the wrath of nature unleashed recently, the belief that it is the end of the world in 2012 is becoming ever so fashionable! The result – earnest attempts of impressing mother earth – one of which sees the light of the day (or the darkness of the night) tonight!

From 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. people worldwide will be switching off lights and observing EARTH HOUR by saving energy and by indulging into the more raw things of life that extend beyond the hour.

 

We at Kimaya will be closing our stores an hour early at 8:30 to express our solidarity with the initiative. At the plush DLF Aralias in Gurgaon, residents will assemble in the lawns and get busy with a friendly interaction over Kimaya Wines, slated to graduate into an evening that promises the spread of brotherhood, love and affection.

 A quick look at what our designer friends are doing during earth hour;

Shantanu & Nikhil Mehra (R)

Nikhil Mehra (of the Label – Shantanu-Nikhil): “I and my family are spending the day at our farm house in the outskirts of Delhi. Today is when we survive without any urban luxuries or modern day help. We burn wood, look for food and sleep on the ground to respect nature. A day like this every month helps keep one grounded, apart from saving energy of course.”

Pria Kataria Puri

 Pria Kataria Puri: “I am in Kuwait and everyone here is observing it (Earth Hour) as well. It is a very humbling feeling to learn about all the sadness around the world. We fully support it and think such initiatives should be more rampant to save energy and inculcate a feeling of respect for our reserves and resources.”

Sabyasachi Mukherje

 Sabysachi Mukherjee: “What we need is an Earth Year, Every Year! After all the atrocities that have been rampant on the planet, am not sure how much an hour is going to achieve…what we practice is that every year, 10% of our produce is environmentally friendly and low on carbon foot print. Be it using natural dyes, organic fabrics, public transportation; or any such means."

Krishna Mehta (L) with a friend

Krishna Mehta: “I am going to switch off everything, open my doors and windows and let the energy flow in and do nothing but pray for the wellness and recovery of those affected. We have been so busy in the rat race that spending time praying for each other has somehow become a rare occurrence." 

We end with a quote from Shri. Amitabh Bachchan that made the Green Carpet at IIFA famous a few years back;

Shri. Amitabh Bachchan

If not now, When?

If not us, Who?

If not earth, Where?

Three questions that need to be answered now, for mankind may soon be a lonely lot if he doesn’t decide to act soon….

Bless All!

Rohit Bal's Love Affair with Wines

A bin of wine, a spice of wit,
A house with lawns enclosing it,
A living river by the door,
A nightingale in the sycamore!

-           R.L Stevenson

Rohit Bal having the first sip fo Kimaya Wines

It’s an Idyll that the man lives by. The closer you get to his farmhouse on the outskirts of Delhi, the more you see the above Quatrain come to Life! Rohit Bal, Gudda, as we all fondly know him, is one man who lives life King size!

And it is this love for life that sets him apart from the handful of achievers in the country. Not that they don’t have the means, but Rohit Bal has a picking that puts him in a league of his own. Be it the tri-figurines of Ram, Laxman and Sita carved out of Ashtadhatu sitting pretty in his house, or the Tibetian relics that invoke the Zen-like calm. Or for that matter, his newfound love affair with Wines!

“In the last few years, I have come to realize the erudition and the enigma that surrounds wines. They come with a lot of baggage, the kind that you want to shoulder. Like you are supposed to know which year the grapes were picked, this, by the time you downed your third sip! The colour gradation must tell the age. You never stop swirling it, you never take over one third of the glass and you never gulp it down at once!!! The facets intrigue me; it’s a soul stirring experience…”

Chin-Chin Time! Aussie Wine Maker Ben Riggs, Jatin Virmani of GSW, Marcel of Wine Affairs, Rohit Bal & Pradeep Hirani of Kimaya

A tantalizing shot of the Kimaya Shiraz

Rohit feels that Wines in India are coming of age gradually. From being an elusive, women’s only drink to being an elegant, statement making preference – they have covered a lot of ground in a very short period of time. “I remember back in the ‘90s, going to someone’s house as a guest meant carrying a bottle of Scotch! Today, standing there with a smile on your face and a fine wine bottle in your hand means you are have arrived!

The Confession – “I am an ardent fan of French, Italian and Australian Wines”

The Connection – “So when Pradeep (Hirani) told me that Kimaya Wines are from region of McLaren Vale, which is one of my favorite vineyards South Australia; I skipped a breath. Then I was told that Jatin (Virmani) and Pradeep went through vigorous tasting sessions to find a savour that complemented the Indian palate! That hit the spot; I had to taste them for myself!”

While Delhi drizzled one evening in February earlier this year; Rohit, Pradeep and Jatin sat down to decipher the taste that for the longest time ever, had eluded the Indian Wine enthusiast. “The first few sips of the Kimaya Shiraz left me ransacking my dictionary for the perfect epithet to describe it. And then suddenly, I knew – it was ‘Perfect’!”

Rohit & Pradeep

 

 

 

In Deep Thought - Gudda!

Not many know, but Rohit Bal is zealous about red wines. “I preferred red to white for its sweetness; until I tasted the Kimaya Chardonnay. Served at the right temperature (4⁰ - 6⁰ C) it has that prolific equilibrium of sweetness and acidity. Within an hour, I had already surpassed my official slice of wines for the day…but the bottles that evening were the temptress and gluttony took over as we plunged into a drinking spree for the next hour and a half. And no, no one was driving or even stepping out that night!”

The Commitment – “When they requested me to launch Kimaya Wines, I had to uncap the bottles; there was no way I was going to let anyone else do it in this life! All I can say is; India has found its taste in Kimaya Wines, coming untouched from an international vineyard makes it even more coveted. Finally, the Indian wine aficionado has a name he can swear by!”