I am a safe dresser, says Shalini Khanna

Did you say you wanted fashion and style truths from your favourite TV stars? Well, Tellywatch aims to please, so here's Shalini Khanna with her views on fashion and a few style titbits thrown in for good measure.

Fashion to me is…anything that suits you and that you can carry off well.

Brands that I dig…I go for Mango but I am not all that brand conscious and opt for anything that makes me feel comfortable and stylish.

At home, you would find me lounging in…shorts or pyjamas with a T-shirt.

My gym wear is…I am not much of an exercise freak; I prefer tracks and T-shirts.

Formal look to me is…it depends on the occasion. I prefer a nice short dress or saris, salwars or any nice Indian wear.

Casual look for me is…shorts, jeans and T-shirts.

My party ensemble is…nice top with jeans or short dress.

My classic style statement is…something in black.

Indian designers that I follow…I like Ritu Kumar's work collection.

The ultimate style icon to me is…Kangana Ranaut and Salman Khan.

A must-have in my purse is…credit card, sheer lip gloss and perfume.

My party look for the season is…short dresses with nice cuts.

The perfume that is my signature statement…'Elizabeth Arden', 'Cool Water'.

The colours of this season…I am not so much into colours and I go for colours that suit me irrespective of the season. It is important to choose colours that go well with your skin complexion.

I'm a fashion junkie when it comes to…not really; I like to look neat, classic and understated rather than going overboard.

My most expensive dress is…it is Indian wear – a lehenga from 'Seasons' that cost me 20,000.

My most embarrassing fashion faux pas is…I can't remember. I am a safe dresser and don't try out wild things because there is less chance of making mistakes.

My fashion statement for the season is…be yourself and let not fashion take you over rather than you taking it over.

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