Lara Balsara's protip: Spend right on accessories, can transform every look
The Madison World's ED stresses on the importance of accessorising right.
By ET Bureau |
BCCL
By Shannon Tellis
American fashion icon Iris Apfel once said “Put your money into accessories. You could create a million different looks.”
Madison World executive director Lara Balsara follows this advice to the T.
On the sidelines of an awards event in Mumbai recently, Balsara stressed on the importance of accessorising correctly.
According to her, an important tip to remember when dressing up for award shows is that in all probability, you will be heading to the event after putting in a full day at work.
Madison World executive director Lara Balsara
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So, Balsara recommends pairing a comfortable outfit — that could work both at the office and later at night — with the right accessories. “Accessories help in dressing up or dressing down an outfit.”
Balsara sure practices what she preaches — she was sporting a simple kneelength lace dress and upped it with tan heels and a bronze statement necklace.
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