Posted On Thursday, July 01, 2010 at 10:24:03 PM
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Though the monsoons are here, and I am supposed to shop for stuff that will help you keep dry in the downpour, it hasn’t been raining a lot. Even so, I went shopping for windcheaters. If you want to use them, and need to test them to feel like you’ve spent money wisely, head out to Lonavala or Khandala and stand under a waterfall.
MINIMALIST
MG Road
Rs 400 onwards
If you get off at Bata Chowk on M G Road and walk a little bit, you’ll see hawkers on the road showcasing some Adibas and Rebok jackets. They should hold up against a minor drizzle
GO BETWEEN
Any sports stores
Rs 800-1500
Since most sporting brands think football is more important than rain protection, you won’t find raingear there. Head to local sports stores and you’ll find lesser-known brands that are durable
SPLURGE
Woodlands
Rs 3000 onwards
Okay, this store doesn’t really have rain jackets. But what they do have is jackets you take along with you if you visit the Alps and go skiing. They’re available in a nice ice blue and lemon green
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Toony raincoats
It’s been a month since school began, and going by my schooldays, I’d already have lost my raincoat or left it on the bus, never to see it again. If you’re looking for a colourful replacement, here’s one from Ben Ten.
Available at Toon Kidz, near Westend, Camp
Rs 420 onwards
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Writing tiger
We found this pen at the super stationery store and couldn’t help but buy it. After all, if you can’t take your soft toys to work/school openly, you need a disguise. Once your pen runs out of ink, use the tiger-skin to dress another one up
Available at Venus Traders, Off F C Road
Rs 28 |
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Work this
This cool pair of three-fourths from Reebok makes working out a pleasure. they also have sporty racerbacks in fuschia and blue that you race to the gym in. This collection is here so you can take advantage of monsoon offers
Available at Reebok, Jangli Maharaj Road
Price on request
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Heavenly offers
With spa treatments like the hot stone massage and other relaxing therapies, visiting this spa is a treat. And giving you more excuses to head there are their monsoon offers. The more friends you take with you, the smaller your bill
Available at Heavenly Spa, Westin, Koregaon Park
Price on request
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Sling this
It’s time you started going to college. And when you’re pretending to study, you might as well look cool. This Converse bag is large enough for that one book you carry to class, your gym clothes, and even your pet cat
Available at Planet Sports, SGS Mall, Camp
Rs 1,449 |
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Good exchange
Shoppers Stop in association with NGO partner Goonj has organised a sale where you can exchange your old salwar kameez and dupattas for brand new clothes
Available at Shoppers Stop outlets
Rs 888 off on purchases of Rs 3,500 and above
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Smell sporty
Burberry’s new fragrance for both men (in pic) and women. While men can soak themselves in a marine, musk and cedar notes that give it a woody fragrance, women will get a wisp of an elegant mandarin, ginger and sea salt
Available at Lifestyle Mall, Kalyani Nagar
Rs 3,800 for 75 ml |
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Kurta couture
What seems to be a demure lilac cotton kurta, changes in an instant when you turn around. The back has a deep and provocative V at the back. Wear it to work and sit backing your boss
Available at Cotton Village, F C Road
Rs 695 |
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Runner along
Accentuate your home with these runners meant for your bed, dining table and even your dining table. Choose from plain cotton, woven fibers, pure silk or taffeta silk or ones with traditional motif prints
Available at Atmosphere, North Main Road, Koregaon Park
Rs 1,700 onwards |
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Blue drops
This accessory may look like it’s part of the blue diamond that Kate Winslet had in Titanic, but it doesn’t cost as much. In fact it costs spare change. Given that it’s blue, it will go with anything teamed with a pair of jeans and look very cool
Available at stalls on F C Road
Rs 30
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