Being stylish on a budget

Gone are the days when Fashion Street was one of the few places in the city that stocked the trendiest and cheapest apparel for women Over the years Hill Road and Linking Road in Bandra and Colaba Causeway in tony Mumbai have evolved as fashion hubs in the metropolis that have the latest outfits and accessoriesThough highend stores stock apparel that have excellent cuts and silhouettes and luscious textures when you arenrsquot in the mood to splurge but still want to look your best street wear is a good optionAlso with trends changing every season it makes perfect sense to pick up budgetfriendly outfits so that you can upgrade your wardrobe more frequently Make heads turn with these looks without burning a hole in your pocketNight outCoral is the flavour of this season It is one of the few shades that compliments all skin tones Opt for a coral dress and team it up with a statement neckpiece preferably in a contrasting colour Complete the look with minimalistic earrings and flatsWhy should black always be the colour of the night It can be coral tooCashometerDress Rs 650 from Hill Road Neckpiece Rs 300 from Colaba CausewayGolden earrings Rs 200 from Colaba CausewayBracelet Rs 150 from Colaba CausewayRing Rs 50 from Colaba CausewaySandals R400 from Hill RoadTotal Rs 1750Casual dateBeat the heat this summer with comfortable palazzo pants and a crop top which is currently a musthave item for all fashionistas Accessorise with bangles and slip into a pair of glitter shoes Complete the look with sunglassesKalpita Deshmukh gets the casual look just right PICSRONAK SAVLACashometerTop Rs 250 from Hill RoadPalazzo pants Rs 300 from Colaba Causeway Sunglasses Rs 120 from Colaba CausewayEarrings Rs 100 from Colaba CausewayBangles Rs 150 from Linking Road Ring Rs 100 from Colaba CausewayShoes Rs 450 from Hill Road Total Rs 1470On a shopping spreeWhen you are out shopping with friends or with that special someone opt for this comfortable yet chic look Team up a coloured pair of tights with a plaincoloured top to ensure that the tights stand out Throw in a bag and a funky ring to complete the lookA nofuss look to help carry those shopping bags with easeCashometerTop Rs 100 from Hill Road Tights Rs 600 from LokhandwalaSunglasses Rs 120 from Colaba CausewayNeckpiece Rs 100 from Colaba CausewayRing Rs 100 from Colaba CausewayBag Rs 400 from Hill Road Chappals Rs 200 from Colaba CausewayTotal Rs 1620For the young at heartIf you are tired of the usual denims and want to settle for something equally casual but funky then these checked pants are a good option Pair it with a spaghetti top and complete the look with a scarf and glitter shoesTry this look for a day at collegeCashometerSpaghetti top Rs 100 from Linking Road Check pants Rs 500 from LokhandwalaScarf Rs 80 from Linking Road Black earrings Rs 100 from Colaba Causeway Glitter shoes Rs 450 from Hill Road Total Rs 1230A formal affairThis floralprinted dress is the perfect choice for a formal event It makes you look simple yet elegant and wins you brownie points as floral patterns are in vogue this season Keep the accessories minimal to ensure that your dress makes a statementMake a statement with minimal accessories and a flowery dressCashometerDress Rs 550 from Hill Road Neckpiece Rs 200 from Colaba CausewayGlitter shoes Rs 450 from Hill Road Total Rs 1200Luncheon with friendsOpt for a light netted selfprinted top and team it up with brightcoloured shorts This is the perfect way to lift your spirits in this sweltering heat Complete the look with a lowtied ponytail earrings bangles and gladiator shoesFor a casual yet stylish lunch with your BFFsCashometerCrop top Rs 250 from Colaba CausewayShorts Rs 300 from Colaba CausewayEarrings Rs 100 from Colaba CausewaySet of multicoloured bangles Rs 100 from Linking Road BandraWhite ring Rs 100 from Colaba CausewayGladiators Rs 350 from Colaba CausewayTotal Rs 1200