"I only eye for branded shoes which will uphold for long"

TellyBuzz brings to you the 'Confessions of a Telly-town Shopaholic'. This week we tried to unveil the shopping interests of the very beautiful Smita Bansal, who is currently seen playing the much-appreciated character of Sumitra in Colors popular show Balika Vadhu.  

Let's see what does Smita has to share with us...

Share your craze for shopping with us...

Whenever I am free, I prefer to go shopping. And each time I go for shopping, I don't compulsorily buy any unwanted stuff, sometimes it's just window shopping for a change. I have two daughters, the elder one being 10 years old and the younger one being just a year old, there are  variety of things in the market catering to women, right from clothing to accessories which I enjoy buying. Therefore, I avoid shopping because I get attracted to lot many things and end up buying plenty of things. (Laughs)

How often do you go for shopping?

Amidst my present schedule, I go for shopping at least once in a week.

What is your dream shopping destination?

My dream shopping destination is New York because it provides you everything with the latest collection in an affordable price. I also love to go for shopping in Paris, but it is comparatively hyper expensive. I'm that kind of a person who has a budget for shopping; I just don't go overboard looking at all the attractive collections in the malls.

Where do you prefer shopping in Mumbai?

I like shopping at Infinity 2 Mall in Malad; however Palladium Mall is my most-preferred shopping destination in Mumbai. They have the best brands available.

Are you brand loyal? What are your favorite brands?

In the past, I was not really a brand loyal person. But after some really awful experiences, now I prefer to go with some selective brands. For instance, I used to wear local sandals earlier and it brought me to a moment of embarrassment when it broke unexpectedly in a party. Therefore, now I only buy branded shoes which will uphold for long.

One color you tend to pick up the most?

Actually I like a lot of bright colors, but I always end up picking up more of White stuff. I just think that white color is too magnetic.

Quick Fire: What would you buy?

If given Rs. 10: Wada Pav

If given Rs.100: An ice-cream

If given Rs. 1000: A Mac lipstick

If given Rs.1 Lakh: Louis Vuitton bag

If given Rs. 1 Crore: Have a long-awaited desire to buy an Audi car.

What is your shopping statement?

Stay classy and comfortable.

How do you feel after shopping?

After shopping I feel really good and full of life!

Monica Varma