The Couture Gypsy

Curating indi-cool since 2010

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Update: Anna Del Russo talking about the “bling-bling” of accessories. Love the energy!

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Go Tribal with Toshe

I first met Tosha at an exhibition - but by then I had been sneakily enjoying her pretty little bags - ones that I had spotted in various little indie stores. And they were cute, pretty…and very very well finished. And yes, Tosha was from my husband’s town, Baroda. And that got us talking. And now, it’s clearly the best time to now introduce you to one of the simplest yet beautifully crafted sling bags of the day - the Tribal Pop collection that is destined to give your summer look a dash of naughtiness. Tosha’s label is called Toshe and it is essentially about Handbags & other Fashion Accessories. Made of pure leather with a beautiful finish, they are luxury in a nutshell.
But first, let me tell you a bit about Tosha. Seems like she’s always had a creative streak - she studied painting and played around all the time with colours and textures. So after her stint a fashion accessories course at London College of Fashion, she took to designing world-class, understandably gorgeous bags.
What I love about her bags are the textures, the hues, the quirk factor and the bold designs - all in leather, all definitely usable on a day-to-day basis. Take a look at the beauties.I am loving the Tribal Pop collection - it’s so bright it can lighten up a hard day!
Also, take a look at her other previous collections that had me at hello.
The Acid Rush Collection
The Princess & The Bird Collection
An Indian Summer Collection
Particularly, the wedding collection:
She is now going to be available at the Black Taxi Design Exhibit in Mumbai this weekend, May 4th & 5th. And the price for the new Tribal Pop collection sling bags is Rs 2271. Shop Away!
You can contact Toshe here and you’ll find the list of places Toshe retails at. Alternatively, check out her very cool website to take a peek at the awesome collections.
For me, I’m dying to see her new collection and exchange some gossip with Tosha!




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Anna Del Russo & The Art of the Accessory

That’s just it. I could touch that cold, hard, shiny metal and wish upon the stars that I’ll have a beautiful life. Don’t blame me, it’s the accessory lover in me that totally brings out the overexaggeraated benefits of jewellery. And yes, am always scouting for women who wear them in style. Ones who probably over accessorize, just like me. Some who wear them as proud badges. Many who use them as body armour. Clearly, it’s a matter of grave concern - how much is too much? Too much is how much? But then, I’d like to believe that judgements are for fools. Especially when it comes to accessories. And the one woman who brings it ON - is most definitely Anna Del Russo. Sometimes it’s hard to seperate the jewellery from her clothes - and I love the excess, almost as much as I love the exaggerration.

Anna Del Russo

Living and accessorizing in India can only mean one thing - working with costume jewellery and fine jewellery all at once. There is never a bridge between the real, the shiny and the costume-y. But look who has already emerged victorious just doing THAT?

Picture Courtesy: Street Peeper, Style Tao, Style Sighting, Jak & Jill and The Sartorialist

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Things I Buy: Neon Pink Chappals

At Rs 350, these neon pink sandals are a steal. With metallic gold edging that is destined to put the glam in your step, these babies are just the thing I needed to brighten up my dull day.I bought them at a teeny-weeny store called La Judi in the complex opposite Globus on Hill Road, Bandra.

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Accessory Love: Metallic Cuffs

Here’s the deal - I love accessories and I thought I’ll showcase fabulous stuff on real people in this space. The idea of heaping on accessories - is heaven for me! This time, it’s my workplace that is so inspiring.


 

Did I tell you that my workplace Jack in the Box Worldwide is swarming with some awesome fashion? Jahnabee loves cuffs - big, small, long-ish and metal and as you can see she has worn them in an uber-fun way.

Name: Jahnabee Borah

Occupation: Content Manager

Obsession: A pair of Silver Cuffs from ASOS.com ( top) and a long-ish cuff (below) from Forever21

Keep watching for some MORE fabulosity.

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Anonymous asked: When are you coming to the United States

I really wish I could. But when I make enough, I’ll land there I guess! :)