Hed: Bollywood chic
Want to look like a Mumbai movie star? Take some tips from subcontinental sensations Shah Rukh Khan and Aishwarya Rai, just two of the South Asian celebs in Toronto next week for the International Indian Film Academy Awards
For those who dare, a midriff-bearing top like Rai's is a must. Courage My Love top, $20 at Courage My Love in Toronto (416-979-1992).
It's not a Nehru, but this streamlined jacket - la Khan's comes close. Allegri jacket, $650 at Harry Rosen (www.harryrosen.com).
Polish off the look with a pair of well-polished lace-ups. Prada shoes, $575 at Harry Rosen.
An amply sized scarf with exotic trim will do in lieu of a sari. Kumari's scarf, $195 through www.kumaris.ca.
Can't locate a kameez? Substitute a collarless white cotton shirt. Etro shirt, $159 at Holt Renfrew (www.holtrenfrew.com).
You don't have to spend a million rupees on jewels to look like a million rupees. Jessica rings, $12.99 each at Sears (www.sears.ca).