Dont worry about looking geeky with glasses on. They are hot on fashion runways and in Hollywood, especially the perky frames.
Tortoise-shell frames for Rs 1,400 at Girish Optics, near Ambedkar Garden, Chembur (E).

Pashmina shawls and voluminous stoles lend a touch of elegance to a simple Chikankari kurta. Team them with solid coloured attire.
Pashmina mesh shawl in a variety of colours; for Rs 1,500 at Nalli Saris, opposite Mahalakshmi Temple, Mahalakshmi.

When you dont want to toss over a dupatta, try a block printed knee-length kurta.
Cotton kurta in batik design for Rs 680 at Anokhi, Waterfield Road, Bandra.

Drape an ethnic dupatta on one shoulder.
Maheshwari cotton printed dupatta for Rs 410 at Nalli Saris. White cotton fabric to stitch a salwar kameez available for Rs 50 per metre

Chuck the gold and stick to silver, oxidised or beaded earrings.
Oxidised earrings for Rs 80; bead and plastic earrings for Rs 45 at Shingar, Natraj Cinema Building, Chembur (E).

Last seen on: Actor Vidya Balan at the Star Screen Awards held on January 11

To be an ethnic queen bee

Shabana plays Anjali, an acclaimed Physics professor and writer in 15 Park Avenue. A style icon in her own right, her clothes in the film are a blend of Indo-Western and ethnic attire.

* Stick to warm earthy colours and shades of brown, red, maroon and ochre.
* Throw a Pashmina shawl over an orange or white turtleneck and team with a jacket to look like a hot cookie in cold weather.
* Bandhani, batik, hand and block prints are perfect for daily wear.
* Junk jewellery does not imply trash. A silver snake chain goes well with a short kurti, instead of a heavy necklace.