Shopping secrets uncovered

Eve looked sinfully fetching with a serpent coiled around her torso in the Garden of Eden. You don’t have to go that far, but there’s no denying that scarves, shawls or wraps have long been a girl’s best friend. In the second half of our series, our Trendy Fashionista lets you in on more places to shop for stoles:

BAREFOOT: Instead of traditional fabric, try a beaded stole in funky colours with metal floral or butterfly medallions. Rs. 180 for the single line of beads and Rs. 300 for the double liners.
House No. 30, Anand Villa, Palimala Road, off Pali Hill, Bandra (W), Mumbai. Telephone: 26051078.

ANOKHI: Crinkle is big here — whether plain or printed cottons for Rs. 300, or chiffons for Rs. 600 and above. Even their sarongs with beaded tassels and khari work for Rs. 450 and above, double up as stoles.
Govind Dham, Waterfield Road, Bandra (W), Mumbai 50. Telephone: 26408261.

FABINDIA: The ethnic wear section is a treasure trove of stoles in jewel colours and earthy tones, silk patchwork, kaantha work in raw silk and jute combos from Rs. 275 to 2,095. The staff is very helpful, too.
Nos 2 & 4, Navroze, 66 Pali Hill, Bandra (W), Mumbai 50. Telephone: 26465286.

BANG BANG: With any stole for Rs. 500, it’s tough choosing what not to buy. Shredded stoles in bright fuchsia, electric blue, and acid green. Strings of adorable furry pompoms. Wrap them around your neck and watch the reactions.
Shop No 9, Waterfield Road, Opp Tata Hans Motors, Bandra (W), Mumbai 50. Telephone: Misba Khan on 9892319316.

Click here to read It’s a Wrap Part 1.