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PIX: Bollywood's Hottest Women Deal With Summer

Last updated on: March 27, 2012 18:03 IST
Lisa Haydon

Summer's upon us! It's time to dust the air-conditioner and bring out those cool summery outfits.

While most groan and grumble around such a scorching weather, Bollywood divas transform into an irresistible picture of fresh, breezy and effervescent colours. 

Fret not, you can too. Simply follow these 10 tips and trends on how-to-sizzle-with-the-rising-mercury from these marvelous beauties.

1. Treat yourself to a super sexy swimsuit

Lisa Haydon's animal print, asymmetrical bikini, when accessorized with a snazzy statement necklace, is instantly stylish and sensual.

2. The shoulder technique

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Kareena Kapoor

Leave those flawless shoulders bare to make a glamorous and glossy impression like Kareena Kapoor.

3. Emrace flower power

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Sonam Kapoor

Resident fashionista Sonam Kapoor beats the heat in style with this cute floral number.

4. Exit jeans. Enter shorts

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Priyanka Chopra

Denim is sacred but it doesn't have to reach your ankle all the time.

Especially in a blazing climate. Watch how Priyanka Chopra ups her street chic quotient in shorts.

5. Dress to the T!

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Katrina Kaif

Nothing conveys summer style like a funky t-shirt teamed with a fluorescent cami and dazzling mix of bangles.

Katrina Kaif cuts a sassy picture endorsing just that. 

6. Shades of summer

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Bipasha Basu

Remember the popular phrase -- if you can't beat them, join them?

Bipasha Basu slips into one such sunny tone to demonstrate this smart 'n' stylish sentiment.

7. Invest in some kick-ass sunglasses

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Priyanka Chopra
It's poetic to look at the world through rose-tinted glasses.

But in summer, it's a necessity. A rather trendy one, if you're Priyanka Chopra.

8. Rise and shine

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Deepika Padukone

Grimy, sweaty summers are not a time to let the hair down.

Besides, all the fancy hairdos in the world cannot achieve the functionality of a basic pony tail. Plus, you can always spice things up with Deepika Padukone's sleek version.

9. Hats off? Not quite

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Zarine Khan

Take refuge against the growling sun with fashionable head gear ranging from bright berets to romantic hats.

Case in point: Zarine Khan

10. Ladies vs Sunny Hell

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A scene from Ladies v/s Ricky Bahl

Floral patterns, crisp cottons, bright shades, yummy shorts, vibrant footwear, spunky accessories, keep it hip and cool, mix, match, play, have fun with your fashion.

It's the best revenge the 'Ladies' can get against summer.