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Sonia's

Pratibha Pahwa, fondly known as Sonia, is not a prisoner of W A R D R O B E E S S E N T I A L S
fashion. Embodying a carefree spirit, this trendsetter embraces
her own style and isn’t afraid to flaunt it. “I wear what I like,” she 4
says candidly. “I won’t just put on what everyone else is wearing. I
am 5’8 with an attitude of 6’4.”
Sonia takes wardrobe inspirations from fashion icons, Kim
Kardashian and Kate Moss. “Since Kim got together with Kanye
West, her style has really changed. She now wears more simple
and classy colours.” Sonia says. “I also love how Kate pairs her
outfits with blazers or jackets to enhance the overall look.” To
stay up-to-date with effortless and chic trends, Sonia follows
several fashion blogs, Pinterest and Tumblr for inspiration. “It
helps bring out my creative side,” she says with smile. “Fashion
is always evolving, and I like how old trends always come back in
style eventually.”
Over the years, Sonia’s style has evolved drastically. “I cannot
believe that until I was 17 years old, I used walk out of the 5
house wearing clothes my grandmother brought for me,” she
remembers. “My accessories and clothes would never match. I
would just pick out whatever I saw first in my closet. I am so glad
that I now know how to style myself for occasions.” Like most
fashionistas, her clothing choices depend on her moods. Some
days she opts for feminine dresses, whereas other days she
prefers the edgier look.
So when she puts outfits together, does the brand matter?
“Brands are definitely not that important to me,” she says. wardrobe is from Zara. I can’t say I don’t like brands because I love
“80 percent of my clothes don’t have a label. They are either branded bags. They tend to stand out and elevate your ensemble.”
bought from a local store or a roadside shop. I spend a lot of Overall, Sonia maintains an effortless look. Her style leans towards
time shopping on Instagram, and I love walking in markets casual with a hint of sophistication, for wherever our It Girl goes,
where I discover a lot of cool things. The other 20 percent of my she is always dressed to impress.

1. Lipsticks 2. Her makeup essential: highlighter 3. Red Givenchy bag 4. Her go-to high heels 5. Hoop earrings: “the bigger the better!”

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