Contributed by Lekha Jambaulikar
TOP 10 BOUTIQUES IN BANDRA FOR THE GIRL ON A BUDGET
1. BIG C
This neat store is among the best stop to shop for dresses and party outfits. Handpicked and brought to the store from Hong Kong, Bangkok and China, these dresses are as intrinsically beautiful as the interior of the store.
Fantastic collection of trendy jewelry and totally chic and stylish handbags are a cherry on the cake. Newly opened lines include plus size dresses and long gowns.
Shop No 19 / 20, Crystal Plaza, Ground Floor, Opposite Mini Shopping Mall, Near KFC, Off Linking Road, 33rd Road, Bandra West, Mumbai – 400050Tops Rs. 695 – 2095
Dresses Rs. 895 and above
Jewelry Rs. 500 – 2095
Iphone covers Rs. 300 – 1000
Hair Accessory Rs. 200 and above
(Image : BIG C)2. MEL-RHO-ANA
From Geometric print tops to Tribal print dresses to Palazzo pants, you name it and they’ve got it for you. Extremely rich looking collection at affordable pricing.
Link Square Mall, Shop No. S-57, Off Linking Road, 33rd Road, Linking Road, Bandra (West)
Rs. 600 and above
(Image : BIG C)3. VINEGAR
With its 3 retail collection – Bazaar (for mix and match look), Silver (for the classy look) and Gold (for the dazzling look), Vinegar is one of its kind in it’s approach. Personal stylist guides you through the whole collection and suggests you the best. With Vinegar it can never go wrong.
Kirabo Apartment, Behind Shree Khatwari Darbar,13th Linking Road Cross, Linking Road, Khar West
Rs. 1800 and Above
4. LOVE ME TWICE
This little store is a must check for the ones looking for some unique stuff. Immensely beautiful dresses imported from Korea are a treat to the eyes. We say visit this store, even if its just a little window shopping.
Crystal Plaza, Ground Floor, Near KFC, Off Linking Road, Bandra
Rs. 1250 and above
5. GOD MADE ME FUNKY
Owner Ashita, Loves the idea of being funky and so she has finely designed the store to look like one. From elegant long evening gowns to sexy monokinis and bikinis, once you’re in, you’ve got to buy something out of impulsiveness!
Hira Villa Apartments, 3, Pali Road, Bandra
Rs. 1000 and above
6. KINK
Even though Kink is slightly over priced, you wouldn’t want to miss on the opportunity to grab your new pair of heels that you just saw on instagram. They’ve got a glamorous collection of shoes and clothes imported from Thailand.
Crystal Plaza, Ground Floor, Near KFC, Off Linking Road, Bandra
Rs. 695 and above
(Image : BIG C)7. KARMA KOLA
Want to shop for your best friend’s birthday party? Karma Kola is just the right place to shop at. A cute shop with a range of mesmerizing dresses that you will droll onto. They have a collection of latest International wear for all the beautiful young women.
Elavia Apartments, Opp Mini Punjab Restaurant, 33 Road, Bandra West, Mumbai – 400050Rs. 1500 and above
8. HIPPIES
On a boring lazy day, it is best to stay in a loose T-shirt, isn’t it? Hippies have a collection of casual T-shirts and cool accessories.
B-13, Shakti CHS, Ground floor, Pali Naka, Bandra
T-shirts Rs. 500 onwards
Accessories Rs. 300 onwards
(Image : Preciosa)9. PRECIOSA
The Store needs a little finding; it’s tucked away between residentials. But once you are in, you will know, you’ve come to the right place to shop – from accessories to clothing to bags, they have everything that’s trendy.
A Tiny-winy secret: They have a little ‘sale period’ every alternate month.
Shop No 7, Corner View Society, Corner of 33rd and 15th Road, Near Kashmir Wines, Bandra
Rs. 1000 and above
10.LOOSE ENDS
They say, they sell stuff less ordinary… well they prove its true! From quirky mugs to funny tea coasters, the owner loves all things unusual. T-shirts, Mugs, Diaries, Pillow covers, nothing is ordinary. With its eye-popping collection of unique stuff, you can spend hours adoring the beauty of the stuff around.
Shop. No.1, A.N. House, 31st Road, lane Opp. Shoppers’ Stop, Off Linking Road, Bandra
Rs. 250 and above