If you admire scintillating bridal wear, Bennu Sehgall's creations might be for you. Her new store at Phoenix Mills, Mumbai, has oodles of glitter.

A solo show, an opportunity to represent your country at an international fashion week and wide publicity - what more can a designer ask for? These are reasons great enough for Delhi-based designer Neeta Bhargava to celebrate. She will be representing India at the Asia Pacific Fashion Week in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in November.

Easy!

It's about hip-hop no-fuss street wear with a dash of sporty spice. Here's a classic canvas and rubber sneaker with a star-studded patch by the footwear brand Converse. Called the Chuck Taylor All Star Hi or Chucks, these ankle-high shapes (Rs 899) can be teamed well with casual wear. Available at Planet Sports stores and multi-brand outlets.

The Silk Route

Painting on silk - an ancient art, now revamps itself for saris. From fabrics like georgette and chiffon to crepe-de-chine, brush painting covers all. Check out the exclusive saris at Kolors Alive by Kamal Mehra at Bhulabhai Desai Road in Mumbai. For more information, check out www.kolorsalive.com

Sakhi also has some distinctive pieces for you. Priced from Rs 1,000 to Rs 30,000, the ethnic and Western shapes in silk, satin, chiffon and brocade are available at its outlets in Mumbai.

Check out Sushama Desai's creation - silk taffeta pants with broad stripes worn under a printed backless silk top with a shaded chiffon scarf.

Hand-Made

Dip your feet in coffee and tobacco! Florsheim has hand-sewn sandals and slippers priced between Rs 1,995 and Rs 2,495 in these exotic colours. Available at exclusive Florsheim outlets and multi-brand shoe stores across the country.

Smart

How about some crafted shoes? M & B Footwear with Lee Cooper has ID loafers and sandals priced between Rs 1,100 and Rs 1,485. Suede and leather rule the collection.

Resplendent

Think of leafy, marine and natural colours with a dash of antique gold - a deadly blend. Tex Indus by Vijayalakshmi Dogra has gossamer organza with gold in her new collection. Available at Tex Indus, Santushti Shopping Arcade, Chanakyapuri, Delhi. Also at Ensemble and Lemon Tree.

Delicious

Footwear comes in various shapes and sizes after rolling in shocking hues. Check out these cute kitten-heeled candy-coloured (also available in black and blue) Jelly Toes by Marks & Spencer priced at Rs 950. Available at M & S stores at Crossroads in Mumbai and at Ansal Plaza in Delhi.

Some Indi Dust...

Throw an itsy-bitsy brocade-touched bustier on a pair of sexy low-waisted jeans and voila! You're ready to set the night on fire. Dress up the Payal Singhal way with mirrors and sequins on Western styles. Available at Payal's flagship stores at Juhu Tara Road and Altamount Road in Mumbai and other multi-designer stores in Kolkata, Hyderabad and Hong Kong.

Energetic

Printed dress, a broad belt and mid-calf boots - this is a sure super-stylish look. Rashmi Gupta and Poonam Mishra work on this look and more. Their brand, Sutra, at Pantaloons has been creating hype for long. Now they have their new collections in the offing - classic minimal shapes in linen, cotton, crepe, silk and georgette. If they suit your pocket and sensibility, grab a few pieces from multi-designer studios in Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Pune and Bangalore.

Makeover

Woodland calls this range 'Make-Up for your feet'. Check out if the styles really are a makeover for your twins. The flip-flops and sandals are priced between Rs 895 and Rs 1,695. Available at Woodland exclusive stores and multi-brand outlets.

Shoo!

Tent, the little shop of Tarun Thadani tucked away in one of the by lanes in South Mumbai has trinkets that can help you ward off evil (Our advice: Flaunt them stylishly with casual and hip looks). Tent, 2A, Meharabad, Bhulabhai Desai Road, Mumbai.

Peppery

Young, fresh and happy clothes for less than Rs 1,000! Interested? Read on... Oobe, the womens' wear brand offers simple patterns with interesting details in washed poplins, stretch cottons and fluid knits. And here's some juicy news for hunks, too - Oobe has also stepped into designing for them with the same energy!