Pernia Qureshi, fashion entrepreneur and stylist

- Fashion to me is: The most fun way to express myself.

- My sense of style: Clean and classic with a twist of fun.

- Things that make me feel sexy: Red lipstick and dancing.

- 5 essentials of a woman's wardrobe: Seamless underwear, white T-shirt, a pair of well-fitting jeans, classic stilettos, red lipstick. All these combined make for my favourite outfit.

- 3 things I never leave home with out: My phone, lip balm, hand cream.

Tips from Bollywood stylist Pernia Qureshi

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- A priceless possession: My grandmother's heirloom jewellery.

- My ideal outfit for: A fun party I A tiny cock tail dress; A formal work setting: Wide legged trousers and a blouse; A casual day out: Shift dress or sweat pants; A hot date: Some thing in leather.

- My shop ping strategy: I shop by instinct and go for whatever catches my eye.

- Valuable beauty tip for women: A good sun block and hair conditioner are worth investing in.

- A style faux pas: Avoid wearing anything that is a size smaller than your actual size.

- On style trends: I don't have any favourites. I can love something for a while and then move on to something else depending on my mood and time in life.

- A fashion trend I hate: Crocs. But I don't think we can even classify those as a fashion trend.

- My brand fixation: None. No brand is more important than personal style.

- Essential pairs of shoes every woman must possess: Classic, simple stilettos, basic pumps, loafers, Oxfords, gladiator sandals and a great pair of sneakers!

- My fashion icon: Rekha. She is timeless, classic, sexy... and those red lips!

- A perfume I swear by: Jean Paul Gaultier.

- Colours that dominate my wardrobe: Black, white and nude.

- If I had to spend my entire life wearing just one kind of outfit, it would be: Salwaar kameez.

- On fashion blunders: I don't take fashion so seriously. I just have fun with it.

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