The Tricolor

Happy Indian Independence Day!

I'm paying a tribute to my country by wearing the colors of its flag;the Tri-color ;Saffron, White and Green. An orange top(not saffron but close) and green pants and a hint of white with my little pouch.

The Indian flag has always had a profound effect on me. It has the power to knot me up in the chest too! That's the effect patriotism has on me!:) So here's paying tribute to India and her independence in my own way, despite being far away from its soil!Have a great day friends! Love!

Orange shirt and green pants-Old Navy; Two Tone slingbacks-Charles and Keith; Pouch-Coach(A gift)

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Crochet top

I've been a lover of crochet since I was a little girl. Mama used to crochet sometimes and I remember the cool breezy window, with curtains blowing; by which she used to sit and embroider, crochet, knit and stitch for us :) . I was one of the lucky girls growing up, whose clothes used to be stitched by mum with pretty little flowers and butterflies, now vintage, now very Etsy! :)

Crochet has been in for sometime now. The top I'm wearing is my take on the crochet trend!

I have paired it with a black and gold ethnic Indian maxi skirt and a pair of satin blue pumps. I love the way this skirt ruffles when I move.Having fun with dressing up as always! Have a great day and week ahead!

Crochet top-Forever 21; Maxi skirt-Dilli Haat, Delhi;Satin blue peep toe pumps-Charles & Keith

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Navy, brown and turquoise

It's a mix of colors today with navy, brown, turquoise and yellow. Sometimes we can create a pretty cool outfit with unconventional pairings can't we? Keep experimenting! The weekend's just around the corner!Hang in there!

Navy military style blazer-Forever 21; Yellow top-Fabindia; Brown Pants-UCB; Turquoise slingbacks-Charles and Keith; Necklace-Swarovski

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Stripes and florals

Mixing prints is the norm these days. I am mixing my stripes with my florals today. I had earlier mixed plaid checks and florals(here) and florals with a leopard print(with my shoes)(here). I am experimenting with only 2 pieces of my outfit and I like to mix with subtle and soft prints. You can experiment with bolder prints-you just have to play around with it a little bit but be careful or you could end up sporting a fruit salad!I am not a big fan of that particular Gaga trend, are you?

Have you interpreted the mixing prints trend yet?

Ruched sleeve striped top-Mango; Floral peplum skirt-Target; Satin blue peep toe pumps-Charles & Keith; Cluch-Sarojini Market-Delhi; Earring hoops-Icing;

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Pumps
Clutches

Style diary entry#109

Dress-Giovani; Jacket-Mango;Slingbacks-Charles and Keith; Earrings-Icing; Bag-From a credit card rewards program(It pays to shop ;) )

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Button Front Tops
Pumps

Ethnic-chic

I was recently invited to a prayer ceremony at a local temple. I chose to go with the apt attire that the occasion called for. Another opportunity to dress up :) . A salwaar kameez!

Indian ethnic wear is a feast for one's soul! The vibrant colors, textures, fabrics and designs are exquisite-to say the least. My outfit is a swing-kameez with a shrug jacket and churidar(the leggings/tights). I accessorized it with silver jewellery(the best part of wearing traditional attire-one can never go overboard with the jewellery :) ). On second thoughts, I wish I had worn more bangles.hmm or even a sari....-maybe the next time!  So here I am!

Swing-style Salwaar Kameez-Biba, India; Silver earrings(jhoomkas)-From Jammu, India; Bangles-Gifts from dear friends;Wedge sandals-Charles and Keith

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Salwaar Kameez-   I got mine from India-You can get one from an Indian boutique anywhere (Wowzer!Imagine pairing this one with a pair of leggings and an ethnic stole(chunni or dupatta)!-super expensive though!!) or this (cheaper) !

Wedge sandals

Earrings

Palazzo pants

I have been wanting a pair of palazzo pants for some time now and my sister (my best mind reader) gifted me this beautiful swallow printed pair. They're so comfortable and flowy (especially since I put on weight after being fed by my mom  ;) ) , I wear them all the time-perfect lounge pants!

So obviously, something so comfortable had to be worn out too :). Perfect for sunny days paired with a hat aye?

Happy Wednesday! and a quote for you:

"Be sure what you want and be sure about yourself. Fashion is not just beauty, it’s about good attitude. You have to believe in yourself and be strong."

— Adriana Lima

Pallazo pants-A gift from my sister;Top-Old navy;Earrings-From my teen years :) ; Ankle strap heels-Charles and Keith; Hat and Bag-Forever New;Cuff Bracelet-Charlotte Russe

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Hat

Palazzo pants (I want this style too!)

Heels

Bag

Earrings

Top

A style folk tale

Hola pretty women! I'm back from my vacation!Was pretty jet lagged for quite a while but am fully renewed now and all set to continue with my style journey. Are we set? :)

Today I bring you a whiff of Sikkimese grandeur..A cozy state in eastern India, nestled in the lap of the grand Himalayan mountains and the land of the Kanchenjunga(my favourite mountain peak :)  ). A pretty Indian state with even prettier and coy women and beautiful people!

I am wearing a classic silk 'Baku' the traditional dress worn in Sikkim(it is a variation of the Tibetan version of the dress). It is also worn in Ladakh and Darjeeling in India and in Bhutan as well. I replaced the 'Haanju' (which is a shirt like inner garment-usually made of elegant silk or satin) with a collared matching shirt. I have always loved this attire and have worn it to formal parties. It's exquisite and I have always found it exotic. Am hoping to get my hands on more of these with its myriad styles!

Silk Baku-From Gangtok, Sikkim(India); Shirt- Sarojini Market  ; Ankle strap 'Salsa' heels-Charles and Keith; Earrings-Forever New; Scrunchy-From Denmark; Gold sequinned clutch-Baggit, India; Background-Bhutanese trophy, Sikkimese table and lucky symbols and Burmese paintings

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Earrings

Ankle strap heels

Gold sequinned Clutch 

Rose hair accesory (expensive Veil)

Shirt

Navy+Mustard

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Stay chic and have a lovely day! <3

Polka skater dress-Forever 21; Grey Cardigan-A gift; Mustard tights-Target; Equestrian Boots-Mia Cavalry, Piperlime;Satchel-Charles and Keith; Copper colored earrings-Sarojini Market

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Polka dress  (same)

Mustard tights

Riding boots (faux leather)

Satchel

Cardigan

Mixing prints

"I like being a woman, even in a man’s world. After all, men can’t wear dresses, but we can wear the pants."

— Whitney Houston

:) Happy Women's Day to you all!

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I'm mixing prints today with my floral top and leopard print shoes.  It's fun and great to be a woman!Live life Queen size, get pampered and have a great weekend you all!

Silk floral blouse-Mango; Red pants-89th and Madison; Leopard pumps-Target; Satchel-Charles and Keith; Pomegranate Earrings(atleast that's what I like to call them!)-Dilli Haat; Headband-Forever New; Belt-Macy's

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Floral shirt

Red pants

Leopard pumps

Satchel

Earrings

Geometric style

Geometric prints were all the rage last fall. I wouldn't say I would go shopping for the trend, but if I do come across something I like, I wouldn't mind trying it!I like to dig through my wardrobe and find stuff that I could work around,mix n match and style in a riveting way.. And voila! I found this dress with a square patterned border!..and there's more..it had a bow!! Oh Yay! ;) Simple squares but fits the bill ha?

Mustard cardigan-Banana Republic; Geometric print Dress-From a mall in Delhi; Turquoise slingbacks-Charles and Keith; Earrings and necklace-Dilli Haat, Delhi

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Mustard cardigan

Geometric print dress (this seems fun!)

Turquoise slingbacks

Necklace

Earrings (want these too!)

One shirt, four ways

I have been wearing my favorite plaid button down in different ways. Here are a few ways I have been sporting it around. I have layered it with a simple V neck sweater(and added a bow to it ;) )-(remember how I've used bows earlier?? :) see this and this ), worn it with a military jacket, layered it with a racer back underneath and worn it tucked in a skirt. Have a great weekend mon amie!

Button down plaid shirt-Old navy; Dark Jeans-Harris Scarfe, Australia; Riding boots-Piperlime; Black sweater-Moreh, India; Bow-Michaels; Navy blazer-Forever 21; Grey racerback-Mango; Piped Skirt-From Srilanka;Headband and Earring hoops-Forever New; Broad belt-Charles and Keith;
 

Which style did you like best and how do you wear your button downs?



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Plaid shirt

Dark skinny Jeans

Riding boots

Racerback

V neck Sweater

Navy military blazer

Piped skirt