Bollywood's Ageless Beauties: Madhuri, Sridevi, Karisma, Kajol

The 80s aren't just hot in fashion and music; it seems Bollywood is being consumed by divas from the previous decades making a comeback. While I try to focus this blog on fashion, as a 90s Bollywood fan it's hard not to get excited by some of my favorite stars stepping back into the limelight. Let's take a glimpse as what's happening with our favorite 80s-90s B-town divas:

MADHURI.. NOW

When I was growing up you were either team Dixit or team Sridevi. It was that simple. I still believe, to this day, that Madhuri is the most beautiful woman in the world (of this generation, at least). I can't help but applaud her. She's chosen to age gracefully and make a return to Bollywood, which is quite astonishing as we all know B-town's preference for young, lanky types these days. But Madhuri is Legend. I hope that the gossip rags and critics take a back seat when it comes to Bollywood's Queen. She's waving the torch for older Indian women everywhere. Naturally, it's fabulous.

SRIDEVI... NOW

I don't think there has been an actress more cross-generational than Sridevi. I mean, she was the real Mrs India..lol. I find it a little weird seeing her with Sonam Kapoor but if she can hold her own next to someone half her age (her own niece), THAT'S ageless beauty. Yes, there might be a little too much plastic surgery here, but who can blame her? She clearly works damn hard to stay in shape, looks fab, and no doubt will continue to turn heads for a long time.

KAJOL & KARISMA

Two other Bollywood stars holding their own are Kajol and Karisma. I mean, between these two divas, it pretty much covers my 90s Bollywood CD! DDLJ continues to be my fave movie ever. And I think every song in Raja Hindustani is a classic! So when I see these ladies - who are only slightly older than I am - I can't help but feel they have accomplished so much. And yet, they're out for more. Kajol is trying to get her style mojo back and doing very well at it, while Karisma is choosing her brands very carefully as she makes a return to Bollywood. It'll be fun to watch these two and what they'll be wearing.

BBAm Inspiration: Grazia UK, June 2012

It's the first time I've spotted Fendi's Spring Accessories in an editorial and it fits perfectly into this middle-eastern themed shoot for Grazia UK, June 2012. Hand & head jewels are making a strong comeback (more on that later). Love!

BBA Fashion Wrap

It was an interesting week for both Indian celebs and Indian designers. While Manish Arora parted ways with Paco Rabanne, we saw J.lo rock his designs on Idol. And while Indian celebs chose carefully, the styling is getting better. It's a great time for Indian fashion and for being Indian in fashion.

Cameron Diaz in Rachel Roy, Chitrangada Singh in Rajat Tangri, Ivanka Trump in Naeem Khan, Rani Mukerji in Sabyasachi. 

I just couldn't get enough of this look.... definitely my pick of the week!

Jlo in Paco Rabanne. Arora will be missed!

Haute Trotting with Ashika Pratt in NYC!

My next shopping event is happening in NYC & I'm excited to have one of my favorite models as host. Ashika Pratt will be in NYC May 30 to host 'Shop For Good', with the proceeds going to the Mamta KG School in Worli, Mumbai. So get ready to shop New York girls!

Here's our girl Ashika for Harper's Bazaar India. Love!

Jacqueline Fernandez Harper's Bazaar May 2012

Harper's Bazaar India goes tribal featuring Jacqueline in a African safari shoot. The black and white shot is quite artistic and beautiful.

BBA Newstands May 2012: Marie Claire India Features A Natural Lakshmi Menon

So India's May covers are coming in pretty quickly... I can barely keep up! First there was Vogue, which didn't feel high-fashion enough. Now we have many more to add. But I have to give a special mention to Marie Claire. OMG. At first glance, I was stunned. It's a little shocking to see one of the most beautiful women in the world (at least in the BBA world) supermodel Lakshmi Menon looking so... raw. No make-up, no photoshop... just Lakshmi. But once I adjusted to what I was looking at, I realized just how amazing and significant this cover is. As you can recall, last month we went in on L'Officiel India's cover and the dysfunctional singular image of beauty it portrayed. Well, congrats to Marie Claire India for not being afraid to project natural Indian beauty. I'm so proud we have editors like Neena Haridas who don't mind taking a risk. We'll post the editorials as they come.

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Lakshmi Menon, Harper's Bazaar Spain, May 2012

Lakshmi Menon seems to be everywhere today! Marie Claire India released their cover with Lakshmi on it (which I'll comment more on in the next post) and Harper's Bazaar Spain also features our favorite Indian supermodel.  

Vogue India May 2012

Chitrangada Singh is a stunning girl. I just wish that Vogue India had done something more high-fashion and less wholesome. Also it says Summer Style but her dress looks more Fall than Summer. Anyway, here is our first fashion cover for May...

Love the blue nails.