Santosham Awards 2008

The Santosham awards, 2008 were held on 2 August at Novotel, Hyderabad. Must say, this year was a far cry from the grand celebration at Dubai last year. Wonder, what made it scale lower. Well, we know one thing that surely put it down a few notches - star presence. Just a few stars randomly thrown together to make the otherwise dark canvas seem even more empty. Guys, this is not fair! How will we savour your fashion sense (or non sense :P) unless you come out in the open...lol.

Anyway, here are the few present celebrities and their fashion blunders! ;-)

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Hansika Motwani - Santosham Awards 2008 (D+)

I would hate to think what would happen to Hansika's outfit if a strong wind blew past by. Getting any mental images?

First let me say I love, love, love the well-defined sweetheart neckline with black and hot pink border (let's just chuck out the white shall we?). Rest all is pure amateur and unskilled work. First of all, the flares do not go with the material of the dress and second of all, they are not done properly. The white detail on top of the flares just maximize those faults to the hilt.

The good thing is that her hair looks really pretty. I am on the fence about the makeup. While in some pics it looks over-the-top and Cruella DeVille-ish, in others she looks quite ok. Her earrings are alright but the weird, twisted bracelet has to go.

One thing I don't understand is her affection towards Mary Jane shoes. Out of the 4 times that she has been seen on our list of Fashion Suspects till now (including this one), she has been in Mary Janes 3 times. Is it that she loves them too much and fails to realise that they don't go with everything or just that she doesn't own anything else? Well, whatever the reason, here she has worn the same pair again. Yes, I accept I thought they were cute, but frankly, now they are just getting on my nerves.

This dress would be so much better if it were just a black gown with a hot pink neckline. Hmm... I think I can safely say that she has ruined the femininity and elegance of a sweetheart neckline very sweetly.

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Ileana - Santosham Awards 2008 (C+)

Yaaawwwwwnnnnnnnnn!!!!!!!!!

That is just how I feel about this outfit. Too simple, too plain and too boringgg!

It's an OK dress, but the waist down part seems a tad too puffed up (maybe dats coz of Ileana's huge hips!). I like her shoes. They cause a nice distraction in this bland outfit.

This look is badly in need of some zing, something to focus on, as i have to struggle to keep my eyes on it for longer than 30 seconds. Maybe, a nice belt would have helped?

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Bhumika - Santosham Awards 2008 (D-)

(Imagine an excited ad voiceover) "She's back! In her very own original avatar, to gag you to death, to make you nauseous, to cause instant repulsion! Bhumika Chawla has done it again!"

The last time, I thought she was finally beginning to see sense and hop onto the right track.But alas! Seems like it was a fluke of sorts coz this time she returned fuglier!

Why, and I mean why would anyone wear this hideous green, zari bordered second rate churidaar to an awards function? I personally wouldn't even wear it to buy groceries. To top it off she adds a huge chunky piece of jewelery, which I must say clashes horribly with the high-collared kurta.

The chappals she has worn here are the same ones from the Wellness jewelery function (remember the one time she actually got it right?). Anyway, a repetition offence is very, very minor one to the other crimes she has committed here.

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Venkatesh - Santosham Awards 2008 (D-)

Venky, Venky, oh Venky! Do you need a daily reminder that you are in your late forties and not in teens?

Looking at this pic I feel as if I am looking at a time capsule. A picture of stunted youth. A picture of a grown man's desperation. Or to put it straight in our words, a picture full of fugly shit!

It just pains me to look at his jeans. But, his shirt and jacket are the heights. I mean, a printed shirt with a printed jacket whose zipper has threads hanging like an ugly blotch for everyone to see? I don't think so. He seems to be taking a cue from Bhumika, but substituted the gold bangle for a big, fat, ugly gold chain. At least the shoes are a saving grace.

Honey, if you wanna flaunt your wealth, then swipe out that credit card and buy some decent clothes instead of gold dog chains. Also, I would strongly suggest you to take a look in the mirror at that receding hairline before stepping into that clothes store.


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100th one! Yeah!!!

The 100th post! Wow!!!

When I started out, I hardly thought I would reach even 10 posts. And now 100! Of course, it isn't such a big number, but personally, it sure is a milestone for me. I would never have had the enthusiasm to continue after my first few posts if it weren't for the fabulous response you people have given me. I really thank you for the generous feeback, comments, tips and encouragement. I must especially mention my favorite fashionista 'Bollywood Blogger' for continuously inspiring me. Also, all the readers who have sent me pics to review, especially Siddarth Reddy aka 'ksr' - thank you for the wonderful material. More fresh meat to gnaw at! I couldn't be happier...lol. Anyway, I guess all I wanna say is THANK YOU for your wonderful support and please keep it coming (whether in the form of appreciation or criticism) coz that's what keeps me going.

Is it just me or did I sound like a Bollywood tartlet cum starlet accepting her first worthless award?

Ahh...whatever...sod it! 100th post....weeeee!!!!!

Buzz you again at the 500th...lol (wink wink) :-)


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Anushka (A+)

After a few average attempts, Anushka has finally hit the bull's eye. She is seen here at Baladoor (her new movie with Ravi Teja) audio release. She is looking radiant, fresh and very pretty.

Anushka has chosen a beautiful Anarkali dress with a white and peach color combo. The white makes her look serene, while the peach adds a feminine glow. I like the pattern on her bosom. It is light and yet full enough to keep the dress happening. Even her jhumkas (earrings) are good.

I must say, so far, this is the best choice of Anarkali and one of the better choices of Indian wear on our list of Fashion Suspects. Sneha, as you are soo obsessed with Anarkali style that you want to almost bring her back to life, you could do well by taking a leaf outta Anushka's book.

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Trisha (C+) - Reader Files

Trisha always does this. One minute she's on the right track, and the next minute she's hopping clumsily.

Although I like her cute strapless yellow dress, she has made a horrible error of judgment by placing them with jeans. Had it been just a dress, it would be quite adorable. But, this is painfully hideous as the length of the dress does not allow it to go with the jeans. Her flowery bracelet thing is also making me nauseous.

Her clutch on the other hand is very innovative. Yellow dress and mustard clutch? I wasn't sure in the beginning, but gradually I'm starting to like it. It is an unconventional choice as usually this clutch is combined with black or other dark colored dresses. But, it is indeed a fresh approach and would have been wonderful if she had just chucked the jeans.

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Sneha (C-) - Reader Files

Coy gal Sneha has again fished out something from her fugly collection of aunty-type salwar suits. At least, this one is comparatively, and I insist comparatively better than the last few.

The white dress is alrite. Actually that's a stretch, but whatever. Her pearl-type bracelet is fugly, of course. But the thing that caught my attention was her face. Looks like someone has had one two many burgers. If any of you are Sex and the City series fans you would remember a particular episode where one of the lead characters, Samantha has a cosmetic surgery done. Well, for those of you who aren't, let me walk you through it. Samantha has this procedure done wherein the doctor asks her to pump in lots of fatty foods so that later, they can remove the fat from her ass and place it on her face to make her lose some wrinkles and appear fresh. Yes, you read it right, ass to face!

When I first saw this pic, Sneha reminded me of just that...lol :)



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Simran (D-) - Reader Files

As I always wonder and ponder, why do married actresses behave and dress like the Mother Teressa's of our time? Do they get amnesia or is it just laziness? Or are we supposed to believe that with all their millions, they couldn't hire help and therefore, have to do all the cooking, cleaning...etc. etc. themselves. And hence, the no-makeup, I-just-woke-up, I'm married-I'm serious with life and looking-like-something-out-of-the-trash look? Hmmph! What a pile of bollocks! (I have been reading a British novel presently, hence, the expression and excessive use of the word 'hence'...lol).

Anyway, coming to our point, I need exactly four words to describe her - You look like shit. I know you have a baby now and it must be too hard and stressful to dress yourself up and blah blah blah...just a word of advice, first thing tomorrow hire a stylist and buy a makeup case or wait till your kid has joined college, to attend public events. Coz, maybe then you would deign to dress up.

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Sona (D-) - Reader Files

Nice dress. Ugly, makeup. Ugly fugly neck thing.

Sona has surprised many (and by that I mean myself a hundred times over...lol), by opting for this decent dark purple dress. It is not eye-catching, but at least classier when compared to her last one. But, she ruins it all by her over-the-top makeup and ...well... I dunno what to call the thing she has around her neck. For the purpose of this article, lets just call it the fugly neck thing.

So anyway, she seems to be very attached to her name. Hence, the sona (gold) that keeps popping up in her look. Here the glittery,goldy fugly neck thing has effectively ruined the look, but the wonder is I'm not sure as to what it is! It is not a necklace and definitely cannot be attached to the dress (oh, the horror!). So, what in god's name is it?

Maybe you guys could help me out?

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