'My mother is my fashion icon' - Deepika Padukone

She has been sculpted by Aphrodite herself. Her long legs, perfect curves and tall frame leave women envious. Even mannequins aren't as flawless as Deepika Padukone. The fashion deity enjoys being under the spotlight. Designers love to style her because she can pull off the most outrageous fashion with panache. But her personal style is simple. She can ooze tons of sex-appeal in a plain white tee, blue denims and Kolhapuri chappals. Surely, it's the personality that works. Not what she flaunts. Online shopping, wardrobe swapping, colour coordination are just cogs running the glam show reel of this fashionista. Read on to know her fashion secrets...

Fashion and me
Fashion is about being yourself. People follow magazines for fashion know how; it gives an insight into the latest trends and upcoming fads for the next season. But at the end of the day it's supposed to be about you, your personality and what you can carry. It's nice to see young girls take pains to groom themselves. Yet, I don't believe it's the be-all and end-all. There's much more to life.

Comfort n' me
I don't consider myself fashionable. I have a great team working for me and I'm fortunate that I have access to them. But I'll give myself the credit for knowing how to work my clothes. Comfort is important for me. You'll never spot me in anything that makes me feel ill at ease. Over the years my style hasn't changed one bit. I prefer to keep it simple and classic. Even though I may have evolved, my personal sense of style hasn't changed at all. I can pull off the androgynous look, punk rock or even Goth but that's not what comes to me naturally. Personally, you'll always see me in whites or pastel shades. In fact, more often than not you'll see me in white. The only other colour I like is coral. Also, I avoid wearing ultra-tight bodycon dresses. They're unbearable. Also, in my opinion a faux pas would be the short skirt with knee-length boots. Not happening!

My mother, my icon
My fashion icon is actually my mother (Ujjala Padukone). She influenced my style when I was growing up. All the white, beige, cream and pastels you see on me are her influence. I don't accessorise much. Keeping the look simple is a fashion nuance I've picked up from her. In the industry it's Anushka Sharma and Kangna Ranaut whom I find stylish. And only if I could swap my wardrobe with Blake Lively and Mila Kunis (Hollywood actresses)!

Deepika would swap her wardrobe with Blake Lively and Mila Kunis

Shoe-biz
Shoes are my fetish. I own lots of them. Getting my size is a difficult task. So when I walk into a store and if they have my size, I'll buy pairs in different colours. I won't bother if the pattern is the same. I do that for my clothes too. This season, Kolhapuri chappals are my favourite. I love them. Besides that, I vouch by the Spanish brand Massimo Dutti.

Shop n' hop
I can switch from being a frantic shopaholic to a non-shopper. It depends on my mood and what I'm looking for at that point. When I visit a new city, the instinct is to go out and shop. But the truth is that I get bored just as easily. There are days when I take my time to ensure everything fits perfectly. And then there are days when I abruptly buy things to realise later that half of them don't fit me.
London tops my favourite shopping destination. I'm familiar with the shops and which nook and corner sells what stuff. New York and Singapore are the other personal hotspots. When I'm holidaying I prefer to wear loose silhouettes and easy casuals.
I've just begun to shop online shopping. I have not ODed on it yet. Most of my films have taken me abroad to shoot. Since this year I haven't travelled much, I've resorted
to online shopping.

Source- Filmfare