When I Met Sonam Kapoor


Let me confess, my fashion sense is almost zero. Only luring thing about shopping is the 50% sale posters outside the store. Yesterday I went to mall with my husband. It was hot and humid. Walking from parking to the entrance and that endless stroll from store to store left me exhausted. I dazed off the very moment my husband started driving back home. The cool breeze from air conditioner acted as a lullaby and I was transported to the dreamland where I met the Fashion Icon of our generation. 

I was dreaming of buying a white dress for summer...but wait, cut two, I found myself sitting in front of my laptop with Sonam Kapoor. The moment I spotted her on my couch, I straightened my back and pretended to be busy. 'Hey, what are you doing?' she asked to strike a conversation with busy me. I know, I know, acting smart with her was quite dumb. ‘Nothing much, just checking out my friend's photos on Facebook. She went to a trip recently. Isn't she looking gorgeous? I wonder where she finds such beautiful clothes,’ I said. Trust me, the enthusiasm of mentioning friend faded the moment I mentioned her clothes

'You want to know where I get my wardrobe from, you wanna know where I shop? she asked and I could sense a hint of mischief in her voice. Sonam Kapoor is revealing her fashion secrets to me, I couldn't believe my luck. 'Just pass on that laptop to me,' she demanded. Images of super models wearing Rohit Bal, Manish Malhotra and Ritu Kumar were flashing in my mind as she typed few words on the laptop but I was shocked at what followed next. She logged in to her BaggOut account and pointed at the screen. 'Here!' and she smiled. 

'You mean you shop online?' Seriously, I was a little confused and she sensed the questions brewing in my mind. 'Of course, I shop on BaggOut.com. Who has the time to go out and you know the paprazzi, right?’ she said. I nodded gently. 'Ok, right now I am creating a wardrobe for the promotion of my upcoming movie Khoobsurat. Wanna know what I will be wearing?' and she winked. Shopping with Sonam, boy, I was all charged up!

‘Look here, I wanna buy few dresses and a saree,’ she knew what she wanted. And I noted my first fashion tip. 'I like this saree and this dress,' she said. I sensed that she had some image in her mind and she explained, ’The golden bracelet with go with ‘Love from India golden dress’ and hey, there is Rs 290 cash back on it. Dad will be really happy with me for saving money,' and she smiled. Continuing her shopping with unmatched wit and charm, she said, ‘I think with this Gud Look red dressI will take black E02 clutchwhat say?'  Sonam was asking my opinion, I must confess, I was all thrilled. As she was speaking, I jotted my second tip - mix and match; not only clothes but accessories too.

‘Ok Saru, let’s see what’s trending these days,’ and she clicked on the trending tab. 'I will buy these Benetton Shoes for Rhea and finally let's explore some ongoing deals.' With that I noted tip number 3 - Looking for deals is not bad, even celebrities do that. 'Now, this is the best part of Baggout, I need not log on to different websites and check their deals. You will find every deal in one click', she said it with super excitement. She bought a bouquet for her friend's birthday, booked her flight tickets, made her hotel reservation and believe me, she got instant cash back on all her purchases. Unbelievable! And there's my husband who scans his credit card statement for cash back. Tip number 4 and the most important one (marked with an asterisk) shop on BaggOut for instant cash back.

She wrapped up her shopping with 3 dresses, 1 saree, a pair of shoes for her sister, 2 bags, couple of bracelets and earrings. Not only that, she made all traveling and hotel arrangements for her weekend getaway with her girlfriends AND saved a lot of money. Now I agree to the quote that shopping is an art. It is, indeed.

With a satisfied smile on her face, Sonam said, 'Now you know where I shop. For your next trip, shop online on Baggout and you know how easy it is. Just Join for free, click where you want to shop - Flipkart, Jabong, Amazon, Yatra and shop. Your cash back will be credited to your Baggout account and you don't need to worry.' But before I could ask my Shopping Guru any more questions, I was woken up the screeching sound of brakes.

'Wake up, Saru! We are home,' my husband said. I was a little annoyed at him from waking up from the best slumber I had till date. 'You know nothing', I said. 'What do you mean nothing?, he quizzed. 'Let me give you some gyan - Change the way you shop to get great deals and instant cash back and please, change your car's brake pads.' 'Instant cash back, how? he asked and I showed him Baggout website on his iPhone.

Comments

  1. I love how you play with your words...a stunning post! All the best dear :)

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  2. Bang on Saru! You made me 2 read d whole story: ) with' Words' you have become a consummate story teller!

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    1. Coming from you, it's a huge compliment. Thanks Anupam. :)

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  3. Lovely post Saru...you are amazing with words..:)

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  4. .It was only towards the end I sensed the trap and I jumped to concluding lines and was proven right...good one.

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  5. lol...what a coincidence I also used sonam kapoor for shopping at blogadda ~2 weeks ago. Wise minds think alike, huh!

    http://abracabadra.blogspot.com/2014/05/when-sonam-kapoor-used-baggout-to-go-to.html

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  6. Nice one Saru! Those were close encounters of the first kind with celebrities for a celebrity in her own right:)

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    1. LOL, Sir :) I feel all my friends like taking pot shots at me.

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  7. Loved the way you have brought in Sonam Kapoor to this online shopping experience. All the best Saru

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  8. Ha ha - very clever! (I hate shopping too...)

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  9. So you chose Sonam Kapoor? I had wrote about Kapil..:P
    Nice one Saru...

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  10. All the best for the contest Saru!! :)

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  11. he he he right you at least met her in dreams .. I cant meet her in dreams even :(

    made me smile :)

    Bikram

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    1. Why? You can meet her, catch her when she is shopping in UK. :D

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  12. Interesting read!
    Perfect choice of a celebrity for this post.

    All the best for the contest:)

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  13. Could have dreamt of Ranbir Kapoor instead.

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  14. Interesting take Saru. And Sonam is no match for your words.

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  15. very interesting and lovely post....

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  16. Very Creative Post..But, why only Sonam Kapoor ?? :) :) :)
    Good Day Saru Singhal :)

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    1. Oh, just like that. Thanks for reading and you too have a great week ahead.

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  17. hehehe clever way to write on this one!! SONAM kapoor helped u for good! even though in ur dreams!

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  18. Now that the world knows it was Baggout she shopped from, I hope they add some capacity to their servers. :D

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    1. Hahaha... They should add more capacity not because of Sonam but because they have irresistible deals on their site.

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  19. This was so informative. :) and very very interesting as well.

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  20. Awesome & tremendous :)
    Trust me I almost believed that you met Sonam :D
    Great work,good luck :)

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  21. Wow!!! Nice post indeed.......

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  22. Nicely done and quite informative... and you've brought Sonam in the conversation in an innovative manner...

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  23. Captivating story teller. All the best Saru.

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  24. if only I get a chance to shop with her. Wonderful way to cover all the features of baggout. But I still prefer the mad rush of looking at every dress in the shops :D

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    1. Even I do, I mean I just look as nothing fits me :P

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  25. That's bang on ..and ofc creative to the hilt... loved it :D

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  26. How creative your writing is Saru! wow! Best of luck! May you win!\

    Regards,
    Sindhu
    Tantu
    The Arts & Me

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  27. Very nice ! I liked the interesting twist about Sonam.. it got me hooked

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  28. you must be a very brave woman to tolerate her even in dream :P :P all the very best for contest :)

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  29. Sonam Kapoor is a great choice, Saru. Yes, I had read that she shops online for her fab wardrobe :)
    All the best for the contest!

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