Stylespiration Series : Andy from The Devil wears Prada

Andrea Sachs, a girl who threw away a Yale law acceptance to pursue journalism is thrown into the unknown depths of the world of fashion. She gets an offer to work as an assistant to one of the most influential women in the fashion industry, the editor-in-chief of Runway, Miranda Priestly.

Having never been acquainted with fashion before, Andy views the girls at Runway as starved, high-heel wearing, pretentious creatures who will do anything to get to the top. She refuses to change her dressing style since she's not going to be in fashion forever. All that changes soon though, and we are rewarded with some of the most stylish looks ever seen on Anne Hathaway.

The Old Andy - Just so you know what NOT to wear

The introductory scene shows Andy in a white shirt, lavender sweater, brown jacket and trousers, carrying a brown bag which Emily classifies as 'foul'.

On her first day of the job, Andy wears a 'lumpy blue sweater', which is actually cerulean, as Miranda later points out and a mid-length skirt with a really weird diamond pattern on it. Emily refers to it as 'her grandmother's skirt' and then comes her famous dialogue where she tells Andy to go get skirts from Calvin Klein and when she hesitates, asks, "Oh I'm sorry! Do you have some prior commitment? Some hideous skirt convention you have to go to?"

Yes, I do have all the dialogues totally memorized. Yes, I have seen the movie a billion times.

Later, she is also seen wearing a pink sweater for dinner with her dad, which is kind of cute actually. And finally, she wears a beige knit top on the day she asks Nigel for help and transforms into a diva.

The first 'New Andy' look

I love this scene where Emily is describing Andy as a 'total and utter disaster' and her jaw actually drops as Andy walks in wearing a sequined top under a black, structured jacket, tight black leather leggings and a pair of knee high Jimmy Choo's!

This look is absolutely iconic in terms of transitioning Andy's style from very girl-next-door to uber chic. Her hairstyle also takes a drastic turn. Instead of the frizzy, messy black she had at the beginning, her hair is mahogany brown, with bangs and looks so gorgeous!

The coats

In the song, Andy is seen in a lot of coats- red, white, black, pink and emerald green. She pairs them with cute hats , beanies, scarves and gloves. I would also like to point out that Miranda has a huge array of coats which she flings onto Andy's desk every time she walks in. They're a great inspiration if you're going coat shopping sometime.

Spring looks

For the warmer months, Andy wears a lot of skirts and dresses. She wears a red skirt with a white button down shirt, an olive green dress, a bright floral top, and other pieces.

Look for pieces with pops of color, floral prints, pastels and pair them with neutrals and cute accessories.

The all black looks

The black mini dress, with black stockings, knee high black boots, black coat and long gold necklaces is probably my favorite look in the whole movie. Well, I like all of them really, but anyway, if you want to wear all black, this is the way to go!

Andy wears a pretty black dress with lace details on the sleeves for the Runway gala. The dress is long and fitted, but not skin-tight.

She also wears a black sweater and black vest in two other looks, but she pairs them with white shirts underneath, so they aren’t really all black looks.

Paris

Andy has so many stylish looks in Paris. There's the first look when she wears a brown plaid coat and lined skirt with a chic bun, the black top and grey skirt with a thin belt to accentuate her waist, the almost corset-like black button down top with a black pencil skirt with a furry jacket for her date with Christian Thompson and the final look with the deep green dress and cropped shrug.

Pair well fitted pencil skirts with structured tops and jackets in dark colors like black, deep purple, brown and add accessories like tiny handbags to finish the look.

I hope these tips inspire you to try Andy's style and you should also check out Emily and Miranda's looks.

If you haven't seen The Devil wears Prada yet, you definitely should. I may sound insanely obsessed with the whole thing, but it's just so amazing! I can't ever get tired of watching it and I bet you won’t either!

Monsoon Fashion

I love the monsoon months. Everything is so green and looks like it's just been through the laundry!

The air is cool and crisp, but without the harshness of winter. The major dilemma most of us go through is what to wear during the rainy season. Look no further, your monsoon fashion guide is here!

Pants

I can't stand wearing jeans during this time since they're so heavy and they take ages to dry. So I stick to cotton pants and leggings. I like wearing fitted cotton trousers in dark colors like black, charcoal and navy blue. You don't want to ruin your cream or white pants so save them for drier days. If you just can’t go without your denims, opt for lighter jeggings instead.

I also recommend wearing cropped pants, capris and shorts (where acceptable) to avoid wet hems and cringing every time you feel the cold soaked material on your ankles.

Skirts

Skirts are probably the best thing to wear for the majority of the monsoon. They're sophisticated so you look like you made an effort, but simple to style, and not fussy in terms of being dripping wet.

Stay away from the full flare maxis and stick to midis and tea lengths to keep your hands free. There is nothing worse than wading through ankle-deep water clutching your maxi skirt, umbrella and other clutter and wishing you had a dozen extra arms.

Tops

You can wear whatever style of tops you want, but the safest bet is to go with those made of lighter fabrics. Keep your sheer garments to a minimum since you’re bound to get soaked at some point. Also, stay far away from the long, flowy, asymmetric hemline tops. The longer back can cause a huge problem if it’s floor skimming or thereabouts.

Go with longer tops, tunics and kurtis over fitted leggings to keep it chic and practical at the same time. Crop tops with high waisted shorts or skirts are also a good option for casual outings.

Dresses

You can basically wear dresses at any time of the year and the monsoons are no exception. Get those short and mid length dresses out. Pair shorter dresses with leggings for some warmth. If it’s chilly, wear your dress with a cropped jacket, cardigan or shrug.

Boots

Invest in some good quality shoes made specially for this weather. Don’t buy something too fancy or expensive since it’s probably going to be in tatters by the end of the season. Be careful with  flip-flops; they’re likely to spray the back of your outfit with muddy water from the street. Also, leave the heels and stilettoes for formal events where you can ensure dry floors.

I hope these tips helped you and wish you a great monsoon!

What to wear as a guest to an Indian wedding

Indian weddings are a big affair. Most weddings are bright, colorful and full of fun.

If you are invited as a guest and need tips for what to wear, read on…

The obvious choice : Lehengas

Lehengas are absolutely gorgeous outfits. They consist of a long skirt, a blouse and a dupatta.

There are so many styles to choose from. You can go all out with bold colors like pink, orange, purple with a lot of embellishment and heavy work or you can be demure and delicate with pastel shades like blush, peach, mauve, pale pink with intricate but not heavy work.

You can choose a lehenga according to your body type. There are varied styles of skirts and blouses and you're sure to find one that emphasizes your assets.

It is also important to consider the season. Go with lighter, floral lehengas for summer weddings and opt for heavier ones for winter weddings.

The next best : Anarkalis

Anarkalis were made famous by their namesake from the Mughal era. These ethereal flowy garments are easy to manage, give you room to show off those dance moves and still make you look glamorous.

You can opt for the traditional knee-length ones or for the newer, full length anarkalis that almost look like gowns.

For the traditional girl : Sarees

Sarees are the quintessential wedding garments for Indian weddings. They look good on everyone and the variety is endless, I kid you not. Of course, if this is your first time wearing a saree, I would suggest opting for a lighter fabric which is easy to carry.

To channel your traditional-yet-modern style, you can choose a designer saree with a non-traditional pattern or wear a trendy blouse to channel your inner diva.

For the girl who likes to stand out : Fusion wear

Fusion wear is big right now and gives you the right combination of traditional and western. Dhoti pants paired with embellished jackets, saree gowns, skirts with crop tops bearing Indian motifs are some great ways to don this style.