This episode is about Style Buddy's new nationwide event, "Sab Se Stylish Kaun 2026". Punita Parik interviews Vasundra, the West region head for Style Buddy, who has a background in fashion design and luxury business. StyleBuddy Style Awards 2026 Purpose: It is a nationwide contest designed to find India's next style icon, moving away from traditional modeling contests to focus on inclusive fashion and empowering people from all walks of life to showcase their signature style. Eligibility: The competition is open to both men and women, ages 18 and above, pan-India. Registration Steps (Three Main Steps): 1. Pay a nominal fee of $4.99 to register. 2. Choose one of two professional styling services: * A five-look lookbook professionally curated by Style Buddy stylists. * A one-hour virtual personal styling and grooming session with a professional stylist. 3. Upload a full-size image that best describes your personal style and personality, in which you feel the most confident. Photo Categories: Contestants can submit looks based on categories like a casual western, formal western, or an Indian ethnic look. Key Dates: * Submissions close on February 15th. * Winners will be announced on March 1st. Styling Services Explained (Valued at the INR499 registration fee): The services are intended to help participants prepare their final submission by giving them a boost to their photos. One-Hour Virtual Personal Styling and Grooming Session: A professional Style Buddy stylist will help analyze the participant's body type and skin tone, offer guidance on pieces that flatter their body type, suggest colors that complement their skin tone, and provide basic grooming and hygiene tips. Personalized Lookbook (Five Curated Looks): A real stylist (not an AI stylist) from Style Buddy will create a digital lookbook based on a brief the participant provides (e.g., corporate, wedding, vacation). The lookbook will include five different outfits, such as five Indian ethnic looks with options like a sari or lehenga. The goal is to create a "blueprint" to focus participants on the right colors and silhouettes. Judging Parameters Vasundra, as a stylist and judge, looks for two key factors: 1. Cohesive: Everything should "kind of go together" and tell a story, including the jewelry, accessories, bag, and footwear. 2. Authentic: The look should be the contestant's "true self" and not just another costume or trendy item. Even a plain white shirt with denim jeans should be submitted if it speaks to the person's personality and confidence. Common Mistakes to Avoid Vasundra listed four common mistakes: 1. Over-accessorizing: Going overboard with accessories; a tip is to take off one accessory before leaving the house. 2. Not accessorizing at all: Failing to wear accessories like jewelry, stud earrings, a ring, or a watch, which can complete a look. 3. Not paying attention to the fit: Wearing the best outfit, but if it is not tailored to the current body type, it will not work About StyleBuddy: StyleBuddy is India's premier fashion styling platform. We believe everyone deserves to look their best, providing access to professional personal stylists for wardrobe makeovers, personal shopping, and corporate styling workshops. Support the Show: If you found these tips helpful, please Subscribe/Follow, leave a 5-star review, and share this episode with a colleague who’s looking to level up their style! Speak to our expert fashion consultants today. Register at StyleBuddy
