No fashion blog would be complete without coverage of such a highly-anticipated event as the royal wedding, so here it is!

I think it's pretty much unanimous that Kate's Alexander McQueen wedding dress was spectacular. The flattering sweetheart-bodice with lace long sleeves and high-collared deep v-neck hit the nail right on the head. And what girl doesn't dream of wearing a tiara on her wedding day? Gorgeous.























Kate's younger sister, Pippa, also made news with her similarly-designed Alexander McQueen maid of honor dress
























But for the evening reception Pippa changed into a stunning emerald Temperley London gown - Lovely!























There were lots of guests at the wedding, of course - royalty and celebrities. But I think it's safe to say Prince William's maternal cousins are cuter than his paternal ones:

The Spencers

Princess Eugenie and Beatrice

Our society isn't that crazy about hats, is it? At least not the way the UK is, right?

But I am loving black 70s-style floppy hats right now! So chic. Rachel McAdams, Nicole Richie and Kate Moss think so too:


Image from People.com

I found this version on asos.com for about $45:













What do you think?

Style inspiration can come from anywhere! Incorporating global fashion inspiration can make your look stand out from the rest.

I love fashion inspiration from South Asia (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh) and their use of bright colors, flowy silk fabrics and embellishments. These elements in your look can add a bold, feminine and sparkly touch.

At the recent Pakistan fashion week, Muse was the most fashion-forward of all the designers this season, taking cues from international fashion trends including tassels, mixing bold primary colors, and nautical stripes. I liked that they took the traditional embellished tunics and turned it on its head by working embellished pajamas instead.







Some looks from design house Karma. Notice the flower crown theme and pastels as well as the emphasis on embellishments:

Casual and hippie, just the way we like it.

Looks like Beyonce has gone back to blonde! I actually love her hair like this - long, straight and blonde. I think it brings out her tan and makes her look gorgeous! Perfect for summer!
























On a side note, love the print of the dress she's wearing, but not crazy about the cut.

Image from People.com

My parents are Pakistani-born while I was born and raised in good ol' Wisconsin, USA.

With my parents' rich cultural heritage (like most other kids whose parents were first generation Americans), my siblings and I were often made to go to Pakistani parties and dress up in Pakistani clothes that my mom or grandma brought back with them from their trips abroad.

I liked some parts of the clothing, mostly the bright colors and sparkly beads. But I always remember thinking to myself, "I don't look like Jasmine from Aladdin, do I?" (Considering that my mom was able to take the same outfit and dress me up as Jasmine for Halloween one year, this fear wasn't too far-fetched). The clothes were always different from the party dresses I saw everyone else wearing on TV or at the mall. And not to mention more complicated - I always had the pants, the long shirt, and the long scarf to keep together - that's too much for an 11-year old to worry about! I wanted to fight with the boys and run after them outside!

Alas, I got older and stopped running after boys. But there are still Pakistani parties to go to, and with them, Pakistani clothes to wear. As I've grown older, I've realized that if I'm going to wear Pakistani clothes, I want to wear ones that represent my own style: something that will be a perfect blend of both my cultural heritages and that I can mix and match with my own accessories.

Here is a Pakistani dress from Haute Heritage that I'm wearing traditionally and then dressed down a bit. I want Pakistani clothes that I can wear to more than just one event.

What about you?

I like her in dark jeans, tousled hair, wild coat and big sunglasses. She looks better rock n' roll than dressed up - it's more her personality and image. She may look pretty, but I'm not too convinced by the dress.
























What say you?

Spring 2011 fashion celebrates neon colors mismatched together - and I love the color sensory overload!

To take a cue from this bright fashion trend, let's inject some color into our homes. Here are photos of some of my favorite bright rooms for inspiration:


























Bright colors in glossy finishes add extra glamor. Try contrasting them with black lacquer for a sleek end result.

As promised! More photos from India's recent Fashion Week.

Pria Kataria Puri:
Worked a Moroccan theme with lots of orange and turquoise:





Gauri & Nainika:
Theatrical cocktail dresses - loved the hair!





S&N Drape:
Again, we saw a lot of orange

I love neon color blocks!

Gucci















And H&M has almost the exact same belt as Gucci this season:

Belt by H&M, $12.95

In Stores Now. Visit hm.com to see more.

With spring on its way, I always want to lighten my hair. So the question is, Blonde or Brunette?

Which look do you like better on Kim Kardashian? I think she can pull off both, but the blonde with the tan and the too-much-makeup makes her look like a beach bunny. If you're gonna go that light with your hair, I think you should keep the makeup light - otherwise you risk looking too fake.

















Besides, who would KK be without her signature raven locks?

Love these high gloss bright orange lips - looks great with a bronze tan!



Orange inverted - bright on the eyelids: love the look and the photography!


Deep red lips paired with silver metallic shadow create a stunning contrast!

Images courtesy Vogue India