'You'll never catch me with make-up on!' Shweta Salve

What does fashion mean to you?
Fashion to me means trends.

Which is the one dress that can never go out of fashion?
It's the cliched 'Lil black dress.' But keeping our weather in mind, I think the cottony floral dresses too are a classic.

Your favorite designer
I like many of Wendell Rodricks' works, then the young guy Rakesh Agarwal… in international scene I like Gucci, Christian Dior….and many more.

Favorite perfume
Acqua Di Gio and the classic Chanel No. 5. You can never go wrong with it.

Favorite line of bags and shoes
I'm a complete shoe maniac. I got a fetish for all kinds of shoes. But if asked to choose I'll go for Jimmy Choo and Manolo. In case of bags I like Bottega Veneta.

Do you prefer make-up or being without it?
Without it. You'll never catch me with make-up on.

But since it's essential when you face the camera, what brand of make-up do you usually favor?
M.A.C, Bobbi Brown and Shiseido

Your favorite fashion destination?
New york, especially Soho where you get to buy stuff created by all small time designers. But very original and very antique!

Best place to do roadside shopping?
Bangkok night markets. But be prepared to bargain heartily.

What do you do on a bad hair day?
Simple. I just pull it back tightly and tie it into a pony tail!

The accessories that you usually prefer…
I was into big accessories earlier but now I'm not. So the only accessory I prefer now is my watch.

Do you feel the electronic gadgets we carry reflect our style statement?
To a certain extent yes. They do reflect one's personal style statement.

Who is your style icon?
Sarah Jessica Parker, Jennifer Aniston, Gwen Stefani and Fergie.

The hottest color this season…
Neon colors. Anything in neon is in this season. Be it orange, pink…just about anything.

Do you take fashion advice from others or you follow your own instincts?
I believe in myself way too much to be following anybody else's fashion advice! I follow my own way.

Reporter and Author: Susan Jose