No One Killed Jessica!

After hearing so much about it from my friends and from the media itself, I decided to go and watch the movie, 'No One Killed Jessica' with a friend of mine, this Monday. It was really good. The first Bollywood movie that I could put in my list of favourite movies.

I wouldn't go into too much detail but basically the story is based on a real life incident that took place in Delhi in 1999. A model called Jessica Lall, tending a bar, was shot dead by the son of an eminent bureaucrat for merely refusing a drink after closing hours. Even with 300 witnesses to this crime, the murderer escaped imprisonment because of his father's money and power. The Times of India made the headline 'No One Killed Jessica' after the accused was acquitted in 2006; hence, the title.

The media, Tehelka and Star News to be precise, then investigated into the matter and unraveled the wrong and injustice that was showered upon Jessica and her family. The Jessica Lall case showcased the rot and foulness involved in the Indian democracy, police and judiciary. I don't want to dig deeper into this matter because it is a very sensitive subject. However, I will mention that this case saw the rise of public interest in civil society and how the people came together in order to stand up against the injustice done to Jessica. It wasn't just a battle for Jessica Lall but thousands of others who suffered the same fate of justice being denied to them. They even had a candle light memorial march in her name. I found this very moving and it even had me cry a little. My emotions are such suckers for movies like this. 

I must also add that Rani Mukherjee and Vidya Balan did a great job at acting out their parts. The soundtrack was awesome too.

I guess I got carried away with reviewing the movie! Anyway, this is what I had worn to the movie. And silly me left my lovely black gloves in the hall and forgot to collect them. 

My mom gave me her vintage YSL sunglasses that I can happily claim as my own now.

The maxi skirt is also my mom's. 

ASOS booties, Vintage Skirt, YSL Glasses, Dooney and Bourke Bag

Shoe Crush!

Throughout my entire mid-term exams, I had been lusting over a few pair of shoes that I would Google/Ebay EVERY DAY! No wonder I had the most pathetic set of exams ever. I might just fail Business Math, but then again, I think my teacher might just pass me. 

Usually, I would have had a million shoes on my 'shopping list' but this time, I sieved through my list and came up with the most exotic ones from the list (most expensive, rather) and I've decided to obtain them gradually, over this promising year, 2011. Good luck to my Mom and Dad. 

I'll be listing them in random order because I don't know which ones I'll be getting first.

1. The Jessica Simpson Dany

Just observe these beauties. The platforms look kinda scary but from what I've heard, they're surprisingly easy to walk in. They sold like hot lava cakes when they were first launched in the Jessica Simpson Fall 2010 Collection. Sellers on Ebay priced them at $150-200 after they were sold out, just because they were on high demand. Just imagine! I hope they didn't get the money because these were being sold for less than a 100 U.S. Dollars at JessicaSimpsonCollection.com and they were soon to be restocked online. Sad thing was, and still is, that the site doesn't deliver overseas! I looked everywhere for these babies but only Ebay had them, sky-rocketing the prices. Hence, I waited. 

After they were restocked online, the prices leveled down and I've finally ordered a pair of the DANY for myself in Tan. I'm super excited. They also have new editions of these in Velvet Purple, Pewter and Grey Snake Skin. I'm also eying the Snake-skin pair, just in case I find them online somewhere. 

2. Forever 21 Miu Miu Inspired Platforms

Maybe I'm a season too late because these ones are sold out on Forever21.com but I'm still pursuing them. Never the one to give up, I'll find a pair that fits me on Ebay or some other online store and get my hands on them. They were up for grabs in August last year and if I'm not mistaken, they too sold out quickly enough owing to the price being only $25.80. During that time, we didn't even have a Forever21 store in India. Poor me. 

These Mary Janes have been directly inspired from Miu Miu's Platforms, with the chunky heels. Lovely, aren't they?

These are the originals from Miu Miu.

The knock-offs by Forever21

      

3. Jeffrey Campbell Lita

You see them on almost every fashion blogger on Lookbook.nu, and Chictopia but maybe that's why they're so sought after. Jeffrey Campbell's Litas have a class of their own. The platforms and the heels. Just love. 

Bonus: Miu Miu Crystal Embellished Swallow Mary Janes

These Miu Mius are just a part of my crazy shoe fantasy. I wouldn't want them in pink but those beige ones are just fine. They're way out of my budget and hence, not in my immediate spending memo. However, I found replicas of these online, and I was wondering if it was worth buying the duplicate pair. I wouldn't want to wear fake products but somehow, I got really very tempted. What do you think about wearing/buying inauthentic products?

Fake or Nothing?

ASOS Giveaway!!

As I had previously mentioned earlier, I wanted to hold a giveaway but didn't know what I wanted to give out. I thought about it and since I have had a couple of ASOS posts and ramblings about how much I love that online store, I've decided to host a £25 ASOS GIFT VOUCHER GIVEAWAY!

I'm wearing an ASOS Cape that two of my bestest friends had given me for my birthday! It's nice to have such lovely friends, who apparently go through my wishlist thats on the side bar over there  >>. You could try making one for yourself too. You'll be surprised to find that someone's gone through it and given you something out of that list!

I'll keep the rules fairly simple. 

1. You must leave me a comment with your name, email and your favourite song of the season.

2. You must be a follower of my blog through Google Connect or Bloglovin'. 

I will announce the winner on the 12th of February because I think ASOS will have lovely discounts and offers for the 14th of Feb [We all know why!]. The winner could use that coupon to avail of such discounts.

I will contact the winner as soon as I pick one through Random.org and if I don't get a response in 48 hours, I will pick another one! 

So feel free to enter! 

Goodluck!