Street Shopping from GK I M Block

GK I M Block Market has always been one of my favorite places to be! Having studied in LSR, this was our quickest and hottest free time getaway. The trendiest clothes (both on-shelf and off-shelf), women with straight hair and high heels,always holding their hand bags at a right angle; the heavily kohled LSR girls, the chic crowd - that's what I associate this market with. Ever since select city's come into existence I don't go anywhere else to shop for branded stuff, you don't really need to because it has everything. But GK still has it's charm for the 'patri' clothes and jewelery!

With the sudden storm last evening the weather was pretty pleasant today for May in Delhi. Hence I decided to pay a quick visit and catch up with the latest 'patri' stuff. I wanted to make sure I was going there kind of early so as to take advantage of 'bauni' time and get some cool deals. ('Bauni' means the first sale. The shop-keepers are kind of superstitious and would generally like to have the first sale as soon as possible and sometimes are willing to give the customer a very good bargain). I had also borrowed a DSLR from a kind friend and was itching to click some nice snaps and enhance my photography skills.

Shorts Galore

The market has everything - shoes, make-up, clothes. The in-thing this season seemed to be shorts. Vibrant colors, very short, not too short, all kinds available. But you must check the stuff thoroughly. Like there was something wrong with the zipper for the one that I bough :( They're all available within Rs 200-250.

Stuff I bought

Peach Lacy Top

Electric Blue Casual Top with Puffed Sleeves

Linen Shorts with a bad Zipper

Peach Lacy Top with the Ann Taylor Logo Struck Off

Electric Blue Casual Top with Puffed Sleeves

Multi Colored Shorts - I got one of these!

Stuff I did Not Buy

Multi Colored Shoes - And all I wear is black :(

Bangles

Loreal Glam Shine?? Not Quite..

A Nano for Gift!

For the Love of Colors, Accessories from Street Shopping!

I have already expressed my love for the Gariahat street shops in my earlier blog Street Shopping, There's Nothing that You Can't Find!! But I put up pictures of only fake stuff there. This time I'm gonna tell you about the things that you can't miss buying!

Pretty Pearls

I am giving away my fashion secret here I must say! These pearls come in innumerable colors and I have bought most of them. They look absolutely classy and gorgeous!

Junk Jewellery but Contemperorary Designs!

Bundle of Bangles

You get bangles with all types of finish.

Bangles wrapped in Satin Threads

 

The Conventional 'Shiny' Bangles

 

Wooden Bangles

Bay of Bindis

Round, Square, Oval, Kundan..They have everything.

In fact they have one with my name as well :)

So if you ever visit Kolkata, you must go to Gariahat at least once! The hustle bustle will win your heart!

Street Shopping, There's Nothing that You Can't Find!!

I am in Kolkata for a week and during each visit to the 'City of Joy', I make it a point to check out what's new at my favorite street shopping venue: Gariahat!! My busy schedule in Delhi doesn't allow me to go anywhere beyond the malls. But I still love street shopping, and here is my chance!

I love shopping and window shopping here. The place is so crowded, yet so refreshing with the colorful ambiance. And it's probably the only shopping street in metropolitan cities where you can still find some stuff for Rs 2!! (bindis for example!). Inflation hasn't quite caught here perhaps! And there's nothing you can't find here - clothes, chappal, accessories, make-up, fake make-up, watches, sunglasses.. and the list goes on!

I love looking at all of them, but when it comes to buying I stick to accessories! They have an amazing stock - bangles, dangles, pearls and what not. In the past I have got some chappals as well. But make-up, NEVER! Don't even think about it! They have some street shops selling lots of fake stuff. You got to be careful about these..(The proper shops sell genuine stuff).

So what's the latest in my favorite shopping street?

Fake Elle 18 has been replaced by fake MAC on the nail-polish trays

Fake Revlon/ MAC Cosmetics Galore!

Everyone can get a 'Rayban' for Rs 100!

'Puma' Chappals for Rs 100!

'Designer' Watches

These were what 'I would not buy' from Gariahat street shopping (except for 'Puma' chappals, which are quite harmless :)). I did not want this post to be too long, so I am writing about stuff that I love buying from here in my next post 'For the Love of Colors, Accessories from Street Shopping'.

Enjoy!