How to bring the Runway into your Wardrobe?

I know we all look at the never ending fashion shows on Ftv and wonder if we could ever dress like those models, atleast a bit similar maybe? Well it's not impossible but with a little creative mind I am sure even you can put up a runway look all on your own!

Talking about runway shows, brings to our minds fashion & trends. And as the Spring Summer 2013 shows just went by, why not take some inspiration and do some trend talking?

I will take one very simple trend today - Graphic Stripes.

It has to be stripes. Horizontal, Vertical, Cross, it doesn't matter. But it has to be in Black & White.

So lets take a look at some of the best from the runway.

Since those are out of my reach, here are some reasonable ones from my favorite high-fashion brands.

And for here's how to dress the graphic stripe look. I would add lots of bright colors to compliment the blandness of the black & white. Here's how to bring the runway into your wardrobe!

Pick any two complimentary colors and use that to colorize the outfit. On the contrary, you could also go for neutral colored bag & shoes but go crazy on the jewelry & make-up.

The only thing to keep in mind is never to overdo the stripes look. You should always concentrate on one key item which should be the focus. Everything else should only compliment or enhance the focal point but never overpower it.

Now for the budget fashionistas, here's the 'in my budget' look.

Delhi Couture Week...Day 4 & 5

A flamboyant start to Day 4 of Delhi Couture Week was presented by designer duo Shantanu & Nikhil with their collection 'She is the One'

The collection comprised of extravagant lehengas, backless tops & saris in subdued colors using handloom silk, french lace, net with silks, brocades and embroidery work. Although the colors for the collection were majorly pastels, charcoal black with blood red was also seen. The overall look was kept in tune with the concept by keeping big hair with bigger eyes!

Next in line was Manish Malhotra with his bridal couture. Paying tribute to the 50's, his collection had a lot of shararas and gararas in colors like corals and pinks. A lot of detailing in terms of embroidery was used.

The final day of Delhi Couture Week started off with Manav Gangwani's Royal Affaire, a collection of cocktail dresses and gowns in colors like black, blues, whites to reds.

The grand finale by Sabyasachi Mukherjee was just the right ending that this event needed. His collection is named the New Moon, where he has used crafts from all around the world, from Russian needle point to Zardozi from Agra to Toile De Joy from France using fabrics like Daccai muslin, silks, nets, tulle and velvet.

What would you pick from among these brilliantly crafted designs?

Delhi Couture Week ... Day 3

Day 3 of Delhi Couture Week had a great start with Anju Modi's collection. Inspired by the Bengali literature and characters like 'Charulata', 'Devi', 'Parineeta', & ' Devadas', the collection was a mix of muslin, silks and cotton fabric with the colors ranging from reds to white to black.

After a long absence from fashion weeks in India, Manish Arora was a show with sky high expectations. Although most of the show pieces were favorites from his Paris show.

Psychedelic colors, avant garde styles, eclectic cuts were all a part of his show. An interesting addition was the use of fur.

Another splendid day! Two more fantastic collections. Which one was your favorite?

Do drop in you suggestions!