Ananya Pandey's Perfect 10
Ananya Pandey tells Lita Chakraborty all about her fashion sense, what makes her confident and her inspirations.
She's super-hot, sassy and trending big time… more so after the success of her films Student Of The Year 2 and Pati Patni Aur Woh. Meet the gorgeous Ananya Pandey who just a year back was a typical 21-year-old enjoying her young life partying, having fun with friends or just chilling in pyjama at home. But today, she's the poster gal and the style pin-up diva for many youngsters. We met up with her during the glossy launch of Fastrack Perfumes of which she is the brand ambassador, and grilled her on her fashion sense and more.
Here's presenting the very fashionable, fun and funky Ananya Pandey's fashion, inspiration and confidence mantra.
Ananya Avers
1. Wear whatever makes you happy. Who says repeating your outfit is a no no? Wake up, smell the coffee… It's time to go the millennial way by wearing whatever makes you feel comfortable and happy.
2. Mix 'n' match your ensembles: Forget what's trending… stop going cliché. Have fun by mixing and 'n' matching your outfits. Why? Well. The writings on the wall… Do you really want to go shopping yet again? Agreed, it's fun once in a while but just before a party it can be stressful. So instead find your prettiest outfit in your closet and mix 'n' match the accessories. They don't really have to be colour coordinated. Just have fun! I love funky, blingy style so I always have a bit of color, bling and funk in my look. So go ahead and recycle and reinvent your look.
3. There are no nos: I used to say no to neons at one point but see how big it's become. Now they are my favourite.
4. Makeup mantra: You need to look like 'you' …so basic is beautiful. Always keep your makeup handy especially your mains like primers, foundation, concealer, eye palette, lipsticks, mascara and eye pencil.
5. Perfumes: I love perfumes. I am quirky, fun and sassy and my perfumes are just like that.
6. No patience so go with the pace: My millennial patience is absolutely zero. I want everything done 'now'. So I make sure everything in terms of grooming is ready for me.
7. 'My Time' is quality time: I always make sure that I have my 'me-time' before I head for an event or party. I apply a face mask with all the magic ingredients from my kitchen larder. Blast on the music and just lie down chilling. And voila, I come out looking fresh and chilled out.
8. My fashion statement: Always be yourself. It's okay to make mistakes. I don't look like this all the time. In school I had chicken legs and wiry hands. My team puts in a lot of effort to make me look the way I am today. I actually think perfect is boring. So be yourself. It's okay the occasional wart, pimple or blemish won't make the world end, it just makes you look human.
9. Be confident: I am more confident and that shows in whatever I wear. Otherwise I am the same as what I was last year. Of course, now that I have seen myself on screen, I know what looks good on me so I work on myself a lot more.
10. I get inspired by: The women in my family. My mom started working after the age of 40. She started her own business. She used to take care of my sister and me before that. She started doing something she really loved and I truly believe age can never be a barrier and she's proved that. Another lady is my daadi - Dr Snehlata Pandey. She is 80 plus but she's iconic. So yes, I am an amalgamation of all these beautiful ladies.