What: Kinky costumes from Under Cover Lingerie at Sanctum, 19th Road, Khar (W), call 26495775, start at Rs 399.

Why: We love you for who you are, but it wouldn’t hurt to turn into someone else once in a while. Chinese tart, F1 babe, sexy sailor, hot secretary or a mate-y pirate, perhaps?  At furniture store Sanctum’s weekend exhibit, Under Cover is selling all of the above fantasy costumes imported from London, along with the clichéd bunny and devil outfits. Remember, dress is more.

When: Make a lusting impression on February 4 and 5.

Executive Chef JD (Jaydeep) of Indigo seems to be spreading his s(p)eed far and wide. When he’s not in the kitchen whipping up meals for uptown lunchers, the motorcycle enthusiast is at his Mumbai workshop designing all kinds of cool bags and luggage for bikers. These, created in collaboration with fellow motorist and aviation engineer Mandar, he now retails under the label Dirtsack. Jackets and other riding apparel will be on the chef’s specials board soon.

Playing the Enfield

The need for Dirtsacks came from the growing number of riders taking long road trips around India and the dearth of good equipment. “When I bought a Chinese motorbike bag from America and got it shipped to Mumbai at a prohibitive price, I knew something had to be done,” says JD.  This led to the creation of his first saddle bag, an enjoyable but painstaking process that JD compares to the making of the Reuben sandwich at Indigo. Both involved hunting down top notch vendors, sourcing the right materials, building and dismantling, and starting over.  “Since then we’ve sold a few thousand Reubens and hope to do the same with Dirtsacks,” he grins.

That Oprah wore Sabyasachi in Jaipur is old news, but here’s something about the overexposed fashion designer that you may not know – he is now retailing hair bands and high heels, bustier and bangles. And all of them, dear reader, are utterly, butterly delicious.

Higher Up!

Sabyasachi by Sabyasachi launched early last week, a new store above Kitsch, Kala Ghoda that retains the main design elements of the flagship space (located in the same building) but is brighter and less formal. Here, countless clocks are replaced by a large couch; bridal wear gives way to a billowy white poet’s shirt straight out of Shakespeare in Love.

Invent-ory

In our review of the flagship store, we had griped that Sabyasachi isn’t innovating anymore. This new space, dedicated to Western wear and accessories, rubbishes that complaint. The motifs used here are classic Sabyasachi – blooming flowers and mottled colours – but they are re-imagined to fit on a thick fuchsia hair band, or an A-line shirt that looks like a tent on the hanger but is miraculously flattering once worn.

Also see thick piles of cloth-covered bangles, in gingham checks and zardozi flowers, prints and pearls, sold as sets in pretty boxes – an entire Sabyasachi outfit that you can wear on your wrist; or sky blue platform heels with printed soles.

Sticker Shock

What:  Rroboska – clothes for men, to order call Brijesh on 09891039373 or view the Facebook group here, Rs 1,000 for a bow tie, free shipping to Mumbai.

Why: After giving us Cheap Sex, Delhi designer Brijesh Dahia now unveils the Russian goods. Under his new label Rroboska (Russian for shirt), he does wearable paneled shirts and dark denims but also quirky red pants and pop coloured berets. bpb suggests you make a rendezvous with knife pleat white shirt and olive checked bow tie.

When: You’re looking for Garb-achev

New Paper Clippings

If by the chair, there's a pile of hair, then look up and you'll see more. Boxer shorts and jackets, clips and pails, that unlike the hair balls, are all on sale.

Mad O Wot salon's Bandra branch has started a new in-house store - none of that pop up stuff, it's here to stay - where in addition to founder and hairstylist Sapna Bhavnani's fashion label SoFake, they also stock random merchandise from accessory vendors across the city. Shear luck!

bpb visited the salon last evening to find that majority of the  stock comes from lifestyle label Pop-Att, which does deliciously outlandish net head gear, done-to-death flower bands and pretty vintage-y crochet clips. Our favourite hair accessory though, comes from Sapna: fabric pinwheel clips arranged like a cluster  of butterflies on an unsuspecting red head. You can call her Julianne (see above). And for days when you're running low on hair product - or attention - you can grab the white neta cap that actually lights up. Any more bright ideas? Yes. Read on.

Guys, this one’s for you: sales at Zara Man, FCUK, Bombay Electric, Quicksilver, and Steve Madden, which, devoid of the two dreaded W’s of shopping – weekends and women - aren’t half as chaotic as what the ladies have to brave. Saddle up!

Zara Man (up to 50%)

The men’s section at Zara doesn’t resemble a warzone – yet. Here, we found a well-cut blazer jacket with black edging for Rs 3,690 (formerly Rs 4,690), braided leather belt at Rs 1,390 (formerly Rs 1,990) and super fun retro leather briefcases marked down to Rs 5,990 from Rs 8,990. Also check out classic white shirts at Rs 1,990 (formerly Rs 2,690) and a cardigan with tuxedo collar, hands down our favorite buy.

Available at Zara, Palladium Mall, High Street Phoenix, Lower Parel and Infinity Mall, Malad.

FCUK (up to 50%)

Go here stock up on astro-chimp printed t-shirts (Rs 1,199 from Rs 1,499) and basic jeans. While you’re at it, pick up cotton striped cardigans (Rs 2,499, formerly Rs 3,699) for the sudden chill in Mumbai.

Available at FCUK stores across the city.

Bombay Electric

Finally, you can score a good deal at this wincingly expensive but uber-cool store. Pick out two or more pieces from The Goodlife collection for men by Ghee Butter (think closely cut shirts in Oxford blue, breezy seersucker trousers, checked shorts) and get a complimentary shirt or pair of trousers free. Pay special attention to Chinese collar shirts at Rs 4,500.

Bombay Electric, 1 Reay House, Best Marg, Colaba, call 22876276 or visit http://www.bombayelectric.in/

Quicksilver (up to 50%)

Everyone’s on sale. Which is great, except you aren’t an expert crowd surfer? As always, bpb braved the madness for you at all the big city sales – Mango, Zara, Le Mill, Vero Moda, Aldo – to find you the best bargains. Worry not for we made it back alive, just with a few minor cuts and one near death experience - no biggie. View product slideshow here.

Zara (up to 50%)

One word- chaos. Need a couple more? Long lines. But there’s enough on the racks to make you want to endure both. Like the versatile silver sequined jacket (see photo above) marked down to Rs 4,690 from Rs 5,990, or the polka dot blouse that used to cost Rs 1,690, but is now at Rs 990. Our best buy was red court shoes (Rs 1,390, formerly Rs 2,290) and patent leather bluchers (Rs 1,390, formerly Rs 3,990.)

Available at Zara, Palladium Mall, Lower Parel and Infinity Mall, Malad.

Aldo (up to 50% off)

If you don’t make it to the shoes at Zara, try the Aldo sale where gold dusted brogues out of an androgynous fairy tale cost Rs 2,700 (formerly Rs 3,200). bpb also likes the beige flats with gold rimmed tassels (pair with floral dress) that has been marked down to Rs 1,800.

Available at Aldo stores across the city.

Le Mill (up to 40% off)

The sale here is far from frenzied, but we suspect what we're about to reveal might change things – a black Saloni Lodha high-waisted mini with leather band, fluid bottom and psychedelic back zip is for approximately Rs 7,000 and a technicoloured bird print dress is marked down to approximately Rs 11,000, both bum-enhancing and at 40% off! Other brands like Les Fees de Bengale, Isabel Marant and Mawi are also discounted up to 50%. If you don’t care about sale prices, check out the luxuriously long En Inde earrings.

At 17-25 Nandlal Jani Road, Next Wadi Bunder New Railway Bridge, Wadi Bunder.

What: Vintage sunglasses for boys and girls by Periwinkle, to order call Isha on 9820435159 or pick up at Attic, Santacruz (W) and Bombay Electric, Colaba, start at Rs 3,000.

Why: Goggle search Isha Bhansali and fun vintage eye frames will come up, re-aligned and refurbished with new lenses and old jewels. These spectacles – cat eye frames from the 60s and Lennon glasses - are sourced from antique dealers in Mumbai and Ahmedabad for your eyes only.

When: You want to be Sir Lens-a-lot.

Underware

What are you looking for in 2012? Inner piece? Recently launched The Boxer Store may be a place to start. Started by a business school graduate, this online store sells inners for him and her – boxer shorts and pyjamas – and delivers to your doorstop.

Get Your Panties in a Bunch

One browse through their drawers and we discovered that the concept of The Boxer Store is way cooler than the actual collection. Although they have over 30 different boxer short styles for men, almost half of them are corny, featuring tired one-liners about beer and other Neanderthal favourites. And to make things worse, these are accompanied with badly crafted product descriptions that serve as a retail repeller.

If you do decide to buy your underwear here, look out for the ones featuring teen patti (Rs 399), tool boxes (Rs 399) and retro cars (Rs 599). Fun, but quite expensive. The women folk get luckier, with pretty anchor prints (Rs 499) and vintage comic strips (Rs 699). There are also cute pajama sets outrageously priced at Rs 1,499, making you re-visit the idea of retiring your old track pants and tees and sending them to the night-time section of your closet.

Over The Undies

We’re not sure we’d shop here when there’s a cheaper place in the city (Teamo, Linking Road) for men’s boxers or ones that pack in more punch for the same price (Cheapsex and Chumbak). Stylised designs, nicer product photography and cheaper rates are what will get us into The Boxer Store’s pants. We’ll be waiting.

Getting there: The Boxer Store, www.theboxerstore.co.in, boxers and sleepwear starting at Rs 399 + shipping.

Secret Garden

Maiti Shahani wants to “give you her flower”. Not just you, “everyone”. That would explain the two young men in her Facebook album who volunteered, but ended up wearing towers of lush blooms on their heads with perfectly straight faces. They probably misunderstood Maity, as did you.

What she, a head gear designer with a new venture called Flowers For Your Hair, really wanted to say was that she’s obsessed with blooms as accessories and wants you to sport them too. Pardon her garden…err grammar, won’t you. “I’ve been wearing flowers in my hair since I was 16, and each year they get bigger,” says the 23 year-old fashion graduate from Wigan & Leigh, India. It started with a tiny crochet bud that is now a butter crepe flower the size of a quarter plate. We’re thinking giant, carnivorous plant by age 25. Mind your head!