What: Surreal bookcases, call Sheetal Bhatija from Threads 'n' Homez on 9819995027 to order, start at Rs 3,500.

Why: Lewis Carroll would approve of these trippy shelves that appear to be leaning, melting, twirling. They can also be shaped like violins, alphabets, and more.

When: You want to book-a-prize.

What: Mad Hatter’s Tea Party, Le15 catering, call 9820995543, start at Rs 550 per head; Tart, call Ashiana at 9821015510, start at Rs 450 per head.

Why: bpb invent! Host your own version of Lewis Carroll’s party - red hibiscus tea, multi-hued macaroons, “Eat me” cakes, magic mushroom quiches, heart-club-spade shaped cookies – catered by the city’s coolest new bakers. Tart does a fun version as well, with signature cupcakes, giant lollipops, cool crockery and more. Also look out for their new store, opening in Bandra this month!

When: You want to Depp-Depp-Depp!

What: Heartbreaker necklace, Bungalow 8, 17 Arther Bunder Road, Colaba, Rs 1,500.

What: These 3D heart pendants in swirling, luscious colours – red, purple, black, ochre -  are deceptively simple, and bound to draw every eye in the room.

When: You want to be the Queen of Haars.

What: The Village, World Trade Centre, Arcade Building, Cuffe Parade, call 9870308227.

Why: Step into this Indian restaurant hidden deep inside the concrete fortress of WTC, and you’ll be transported to another world. Here, yellow huts with thatched roofs jostle with bright pink bamboo canes and garishly jovial trucks. Wonderland? We’re not sure, but it certainly deserves exploration.

When: Slated to open next week.

What: Bespoke psychedelic leather and suede jackets for men and women from Dress Dada by Saurabh Dwivedi and Mehma Tibb, call 9833419303 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , Rs 8,000 onwards.

Why: Suit up for your trip down the rabbit hole with Wonderland-esque leather and suede coats by Parsons graduate and movie stylist Mehma. These come embellished with customised pockets, metallic linings and chunky zippers.

When:  You want to go pocket-watching.

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bpb's pick-tionary of Lakme Fashion Week Summer/ Resort 2010.

Anita Dongre’s all-white collection, confusingly, is named after the Pink City. Still, a pretty show.

Babita Malkani’s Bhutan-inspired rompers, drafted from durris, are super cute. Don’t bale on this one!

Christopher Kane tells a tabloid that he likes Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan, but can’t quite remember his full name. This year’s biggest fashion malfunction.

Front Row: Urmila Matondkar, Raveena Tandon, Dino Morea, Celina Jaitley, Neha Dhupia attend. Freida Pinto, however flies down from Montreal exclusively for Brit designer Christopher Kane. No slumming it out in the desi shows for her.

Quick fixers, copy cats and upcyclers: we round up six of the city’s quirkiest tailors to dress you up. Read our complete list and view the photographs on CNNGO.com.

Upsykle Cotier: Ring Out the Old

When National Institute of Design (NID) graduates Nitya Amarnath and Juhi Pandey turn old saris into 2,000 rupee totes, they call it upcycling. "Recycling is associated with inferior quality. We take old swatches and turn it into superior satchels," explains Nitya. The design duo will also buy old fabrics and antique tapestries you don’t need. Look out for their Upsykle Cotier label, launching soon at some of the city’s swishest fashion stores.

Call Nitya or Juhi on +91 9819212065 or +91 9820039110

Avocados mixed with the first mangoes of the season, strawberries and cream, coffee-tangerine, peaches dashed with honey - wipe that sin of your face! Or not. Skin Kitchen’s natural beauty remedies are delish and super fresh, with each product customised to suit your skin type and whipped up just minutes before you purchase it. Radiance a la refrigerator! And yes, men can bask in the glow too.

Top Chef

Diya Dembla, qualified skin aesthetician from the International Dermal Institute in Boston and magic alchemist at Skin Kitchen, has an organic fix for every part of your body, from your scalp to your sole. “We do relaxing face masks, beauty potions and foot scrubs, but also offer remedies for more serious conditions like acne and psoriasis,” she explains. Diya also guarantees that her products are 100% natural, and mostly contain fresh fruit, veggies, plants and herbs currently in season.

Rosemary’s Baby

At Skin Kitchen, a product is rarely dished out without a consult. Our diagnosis yielded a fresh rosemary cleanser and a strawberry nourishment pack stuffed with anti-oxidants and a shelf life of 45 days. These were subtly scented (read: lacking the cloying chemical aroma of most products) and left our skin feeling softer and brighter.

You can also get a more complex treatment at Diya’s by-appointment studio in Bandra. Just remember to take along your spoon. Bon Appetit!

Getting there: For an appointment at Skin Kitchen call 9870017000 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , products start at Rs 450, clean ups at Rs 1,250 and facials at Rs 1,500.

What: Skype with top British filmmakers, From Blightly with Love, in multiple cinemas, book tickets on www.bookmyshow.com and visit www.fromblightywithlove.com for more details.

Why: Move over fish and chips, there are starrier Brit imports in town. Catch movies like Man on Wire, Rage and Genova at this UK film festival, after which you can Skype with renowned filmmakers. To get a free pass from bpb, email us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Going fast!

When: March 5 to 18. Jolly good!