Mothers and daughters shopping a deux - yes, it can happen. Nisha Jhangiani tells you how to make it fun

It's a typical Saturday afternoon. Priya and Simran are riffling through the racks at Mango, in search of that perfectly flattering, hopefully slimming, evening dress for Priya.

They each find one - Priya, a strapless, body hugging chiffon, and Simran, a sedate, full sleeved, knee-length ensemble. And so begins the eternal inevitable, mother-daughter shopping war.

Fall In With The Trend Worldwide
Priya and Simran are not alone in their frequent disagreements; almost all parent-child conflicts list clothing preferences as a very serious topic of argument.

But in the West, mothers and daughters store-hopping together is the ultimate a la mode statement. Celebs like Jade and Bianca Jagger, Elizabeth and mother Jerry Hall, Kate Hudson and Goldie Hawn are constantly making a song and dance of hitting the stores together. These duos not only consider shopping with each other a delight, they may even choose similar outfits and accessories!

Take the plunge. Whether you are mother or daughter, grab your partner and hit the malls. Here are a few tips to make the experience more fulfilling.