PIX: Sizzling festive styles dazzle runway

Masaba Gupta opened Day Three of Lakme Fashion Week in true 'Mumbaiya' style, with a 'Nan Khatai' band marching onto the ramp to kick things off.

My version of 'festive' clothing." That, in a nutshell, is what designer Masaba Gupta's line was all about on the third day of the LFW.

Subtle embroidery, crushed silks and juicy colours defined the 'Thinking Bride' collection, for independent, strong women who are culturally-minded and getting it all off to a festive start was a 'Nan Khatai' band, which had the audience grooving to their rhythm before the first outfit took to the ramp -- an embroidered white bodysuit and black pleated net sari, seen here.

Next we see a variation in colour, this time with an orange bodysuit and grey drape.

This white and orange crushed drape can be worn two ways -- you can just toss it up over your shoulder to create a dupatta.

Purple raw silk pants look plush underneath a white crushed overlap top.

We loved this yellow net lehenga, teamed with a turquoise bodysuit.

A lightly embroidered black blouse brings out the bright tones of this sari.

Printed pink flared trousers go well with a tiny, barely-there bustier.

The designer creates a lovely 'T'-strapped backless anarkali in white, with orange motif work.

Anjali Lavanya struts her stuff in an embroidered black anarkali with netted dupatta.

An electric blue lehenga is set off by a matching bikini blouse with gold tissue across the neck.

Masaba gives us a quick bow as her three best creations line up.