Hex Hall-Sea Change-Marked- ( I heart YA fiction!)

I am just as passionate about reading as about style stalking and fashion.But thanks to a horrible schedule of my undergrad in economics and addiction to the unholy world of fbing and texting I am way behind in reading all the YA  books I would have loved to read.Currently topping my TO-BE-READ list is Meg Cabot's Insatiable and Sophie Kinsella's Mini Shopaholic.Both my all time favorite author when it comes to chick lit.I must say i was disappointed when Meg Cabot also was throwing a vampire romance book to the already growing pile of them littering the stores.It's like the success of the Twilight series has made the publishers Green light all the vampire novels ever written.But after having read an excerpt I must say Cabot has not disappointed.

But I did get a chance to read three pretty amazing books.Sea Change by Aimee Friedman,Hex Hall by Rachel Hawkens and Marked by P.C and Kirsten Cast.

I know marked is the first in the seires of very popular House of Night novels but i must say I liked it least.I personally found the cherokee legend and all parts very boring.And whats up with ALL the guys falling for zoey!!How are we supposed to connect to her??I mean how rare is it for someone you are crushing on to like you right back.I still prefer Sophie from Hex Hall with her futile and unrequited crush on the most popular girls bf.

Both the stories were set in boarding schools.After Harry Potter all these are just gonna look like lame attemps to create another hogwarts.But I still really liked Hex Hall and Sophies vampire bff Jenna who is obsessed with all things Hot PINK.(JUST LIKE ME!!)

The part in Marked which I liked the best was the Cat choosing the human and not the other way round.Being a total cat person i can only wish that happens with me.But I am not at all planning on reading any more books from the House of Night novels,I have had just enough of vampires.Demonglass(the sequel to Hex Hall) is something I am definately looking forward to.

THE SYNOPSIS(from GOODREADS) INCASE YOU ARE STILL SCEPTICAL ABOUT THIS BOOK-

When Sophie Mercer turned thirteen, she discovered that she was a witch. It's gotten her into a few scrapes. Her non-Gifted mother has been as supportive as possible, consulting Sophie's estranged father--an elusive European warlock--only when necessary. But when Sophie attracts too much human attention for a prom-night spell gone horribly wrong, it's her dad who decides her punishment: exile to Hecate Hall, an isolated reform school for wayward prodigium, a.k.a. witches, fae, and shapeshifters. By the end of her first day among fellow freak-teens, Sophie has quite a scorecard. Three powerful enemies who look like supermodels; a futile crush on a gorgeous warlock; a creepy, tag-along ghost; and a new roommate, who happens to be the most-hated person and only vampire on campus. Sophie soon learns that a mysterious predator has been attacking students, and her friend Jenna is the number one suspect. Meanwhile, Sophie has a more personal shock to grapple with. Not only is her father the head of the prodigium council, he's the most powerful warlock in the world, and Sophie is his heir. As a series of blood-curdling mysteries starts to converge, Sophie prepares for the biggest threat of all: an ancient secret society determined to destroy all prodigium, especially her.

Reading Sea Change was sheer Bliss.I dont care if the story ended to abdruptly.I dont care if the mystical occurings were not explored as much I was hoping for.This is one of those  few books that actually transport you to this wonderful and yet familiar place.Selkies islalnd is beautifully described.It made me crave for my native place with all the beaches and the country side and move away from the city life.Aimee's writing is lyrical and at times makes you nostalgic.The romance in Sea Change with the subtle supernatural backgroung was breath takingly fresh and thankfully merman instead of a vampire for once was much appreciated.The cover is mersmerising and depicts the book perfectly.This book shrouded in mystery was enchanting and a must read.!

P.S-I was jsut looking through my old pictures folder and here is a pretty Princess Diaries bag some fan must have made for meg.




XOXOX
Much Love,
Pranali.

AISHA-High Fahion Extravaganza

So watching Aisha was somewhere between watching Gossip Girl and  Sex and the city reruns.Finally bollywood gets a chick flick and it is already number 1 on my favorite hindi movie list.Ok its the only movie on the list.I am not much of a bollywood fan.But I am definitely a fashion freak.And that's whom this movie caters to. Sonam's character Aisha is draped in a dreamy collection of couture dresses and vintage jewellery from Christian Lacroix, Chanel, Ayesha Depala, Manish Arora, DLF Emporio, and Portico.

Nude tulle flowery dresses with a bow and small pearls,Black nail paint,Lady Dior bag and Pretty head gears are just some of the traces of the glamourous,glittery affair that Aisha was.Even the scene in which Aisha is sitting crying once wearing a huge poofy flowy red dress or after the engagement party scene makes her look like a pretty delicious cupcake with icing.Sadness was never this Glam.

Intelligently styled, every character has their own distinct look. Sonam wears a lot of pastels, while the bright colours are left to her best friend Pinky Bose. This is the first time you will see a Hindi movie heroine wear a bowtie with a skirt at the breakfast table. Aisha is the only movie to have used so many international brands and even Manish Arora’s quirky designs and Rajesh Pratap Singh’s understated ones are allowed to shine on the silver screen. Ira Dubey as the spunky best friend carries off the bright Manish Arora outfits with complete ease. Military style jackets, structured shoulders and bright colours sit perfectly on her petite frame and she breaks the preppy monotony of Sonam and Amrita Puri’s style. Puri gets to wear some pretty Anamika Khanna salwar suits as well. Lisa Haydon as a banker from New York is most understated, wearing simple dresses and suits usually in black or white. In a scene with everyone is in their swimwear, Haydon wears a black bikini. Even Dubey looks great in hers, and Sonam looks pretty in a one piece with distressed denims worn as a cover-up. Abhay Deol looks dapper in Dior Homme.

And so if havent seen this movie yet Do go and watch it.If you are a fan of Carrie Bradshaw or Blair waldorf I am sure this is the closest a bollywood flick is ever gonna get.So go drench yourself in glitter and high fashion.

xoxo

Pranali.

P.S-

This is a great look which would go with the Aisha style.Wear it for the movie and brunch and Shopping later with your bffs or frenemies!