Nautical

Happy Tuesday chicas!

How is it going? The day is nautical for me, experimenting, inspired by Kate Middleton's navy and white looks below!I have always been drawn to the navy and white combo-that's how I grabbed this Forever 21 romper when I first saw it..I converted the romper into a top by pairing it with a simple nautical pinstripe skirt and blue peep toe pumps. Looks more school girlish on me though ain't it? :)

Source:news.instyle.com

Top-Romper from Forever 21; Nautical Skirt-From Sri Lanka; Peep Toe pumps-Nine west; Trapezoidal bag-From a credit card rewards program :)

1.Trapezoidal Bag 2. Dress 3. Romper(sold out) -similar 4. Pumps

Bird print+baggy pants

Good morning!Hope you had a great weekend!Are we set for the week ahead?

Happy Monday!

Baggy pants are trending right now. Here's my take on it. I paired my pair of dull olive green pants(stick with one that flatters your body type);which I picked up from Canberra while traveling in Australia; with a grey bird print top and a pair of bow flats. Fuss free for an outing to the doggie park with my beloved Ginger! :)

Are you sporting these pants yet??

Bird print top-Esprit(old)(Bird print top);Baggy Pants-Jeanswest(similar), Australia; Bow flats-Nine West(similar)

Get the look!

Nude bow flats//Bird print top//Baggy pants

Wrap dress

A simple wrap dress jazzed up with a statement brooch. One could wear a basic dress like this for casual occasions or for formal settings-the brooch adds the required accent, paired with a pair of drop earrings.
I think a basic wrap dress in red or black could be a staple in one's wardrobe-your go-to dress,  paired with basic pumps and you're ready to go! You could wear this to the workplace too!

Happy Monday!Stay chic!

Wrap dress-UCB; Satin pumps-Nine west; Sea Lion brooch-Florence, Oregon

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Sparkly Power Monday

I love dressing up for work-you have to pay more attention to the 'dos and don'ts' and you have to be careful not to come across too OTT for the job you have and the work environment you're working in. It's always best to stick to the basics, crisp and clean.

I am pairing a simple star printed satin blouse with my good old boucle jacket(the most versatile piece in my wardrobe-hands down!) and black pants. I have used a night gown sash to create a little statement tie-up bow. Imagine the possibilities! ;) You can use different colors, lace and ribbons..Isn't experimenting while dressing up fun!

Also, remember I had mentioned about 'glitter shoes'. Well, here's one of my creations.. I have painted the bottom of my pumps with glitter and mod-podge to create a subtle sparkly flutter when I walk. 

The world is your stage, go create a flutter! Happy Monday! <3

Boucle jacket-Zara; Satin blouse-Marks & Spencer; Bow sash-From a nightgown :) ; Pants-Elizabeth Donatien; Satin pumps-Nine west; Satchel-Mango; Watch-Kenneth Cole;Bracelet-A gift; Pearl studs-From Hyderabad, India

Glitter on my soles :)

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Boucle jacket

Satin blouse

Satin pumps

Black trousers

White Satchel

Pearl earrings

Chevron

Another trend which has been around for sometime now is the Chevron stripe. I wouldn't say I would have grabbed any dress with Chevron on it-they are around everywhere even now; but the dresses are pretty cute!
I have had this dress for sometime now, a la Missoni (just kidding ;)  )-had bought this way back in 2010 I think. I have worn it as a tunic with tights and jeans and as a dress with and without a belt.
I am jazzing it up black and gold today with a pair of gold stilettos, a black boyfriend style blazer and gold cuff bracelets. Have you made a Chevron statement yet? :)

Have a great Memorial Day weekend! To road trips and happy holidays!! <3

Chevron dress-Sarojini market, Delhi; Blazer-Elizabeth Donatien; Gold stilettos-Mumbai; Satin clutch-Nine west; Cocktail ring-Moonstruck Mumbai; Gold cuff bracelet-From Turkey; Mother of pearl and gold bracelet-A gift from Ma

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Chevron dress

Blazer

Gold stilettos

Satin Clutch

Cocktail Ring

Gold cuff bracelet

Yellow rush

I always have my doubts pairing yellow and white. The other day, undecided on what to wear, I took out my bright yellow top to go with my mood; blue jeans did not go down too well with me( atleast not with this shade of yellow..maybe a light blue??)..nayyy..so black it was to be.
Though its getting hot, the bay area still has its moods(just like me ;) ).To beat the slight chill in the air, I needed a light jacket or a cardigan. Pink??ummmm....ummmm..Black-boring..more options please..Who should come to my rescue but my modest old boucle jacket..Perfect fit!

The mood is such, I could write poetry! :)

Here's to sunny days ahead!<3

Boucle jacket and yellow top-Zara; Jeans-Mango; Satin pumps-Nine west; Baguette bag-From a little store in Bandra, Mumbai(India); Earrings-Arzoo collection, Bikaner(India);Pearl necklace-Forever New

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Boucle jacket

Yellow top(a lovely lace one)

Jeans

Satin pumps

Baguette bag (its either Chanel or Fendi if I call it that ;) )

Earrings(these are pretty)  (cheaper option)

Pearl necklace (nothing similar but so cute!)

Pastels and pearls

I love soft pastel colors. They're so feminine and elegant! So when I saw this blazer, I just couldn't pass it up! I decided to pair it with my mint tights to break up the nudish-pink hue of the outfit. Being soft colors, I think they complimented each other!What do you think?

Pastel pink blazer, crochet skirt and pearl collar necklace-Forever 21; Satin Top-Mango; Mint colored tights-Target; Blush bow flats-Nine West; Pearl earrings -A Gift; Pearl Bangle-From Hyderabad, India

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Pastel pink blazer  (same)

Crochet skirt

Satin top

Mint tights

Bow flats  (expensive but oh so pretty!)  (cheaper option)

Collar necklace

Pearl earrings

Pearl bangle

Wednesday musings

"Don’t be into trends. Don’t make fashion own you, but you decide what you are, what you want to express by the way you dress and the way you live."

— Gianni Versace

I love this shirt that I picked up from one of those little boutiques in Bandra, Mumbai, especially the architectural collar. (I don't seem to remember the name of the boutique :(   )  Keeping all pieces of the outfit neutral and adding a pop of colour with my bag is how I'm dressing this Italian styled shirt today. This shirt has potential, I know it..How else can I wear it??hmmm..

Shirt-From a boutique in Bandra, Mumbai; Skirt-Mango; Stockings-Forever New; Satin pumps-Nine West; Bag-justfab.com; Earrings-Icing

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Copycat! :)

Today I'm copying a complete head to toe look by Mango..except for the irony that none of my pieces happen to be Mango this time! When I saw this look, I realized I had all the pieces. I just had to play around with them a little bit. So, I wore a red chiffon dress as a skirt by wearing a similar black tee(as in the look)over it. Pretty close don't you think? :)

Faux leather jacket-Calvin Klein;Tee-Austin Reed; Dress worn as a skirt-Forever 21; Satin pumps and clutch-Nine West

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Faux leather jacket

Tee

Skirt

Satin Pumps

Clutch

Russian , with love

Cream peacoat and Faux fur Russian pillbox hat-Forever 21; Sweater-From Moreh-Manipur border(India); Collar necklace-Styles for less;Jeans-Gap; Bag-Charles & Keith; Rose bow Flats-Nine West

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Pillbox hat

Peacoat

Sweater

Jeans

Flats

Shoulder Tote

Collar necklace

Shorts and stockings

Long shimmer cardigan and Satin Camel blouson-Mango;Scalloped lace skort-Ross; stockings-Forever New; Satin pumps-Nine West;Bag-Charles & Keith; Cocktail Ring-Moonstruck, Mumbai

This is one trend I have always wanted to try. These scalloped lace skorts were a steal-girly and fun! The black stockings kinda help flatter my figure too so it had to be done-black is a curvy gal's best friend!!Black stockings with black pumps seem to lengthen my silhouette, adding height to my frame. Would have so loved to do this with black booties too(have been looking for the perfect pair for sometime now)!!So until I get a pair, I think I'm going to be sporting this with the pumps :)

Thanksgiving luncheon

I was invited for a lovely thanksgiving luncheon. There was bonhomie, laughter, food and more food!!Turkey with the yummiest stuffing, scones,rolls,mashed potatoes with gravy, apple strudel.. Yumm!!  Warmth all around, I could smell it in the air!!

I decided to keep it simple and semi-formal, so I paired a pair of black jeans with a black blazer, black pumps; add  to it a statement necklace and I was good to go! :) Hola already, lovely weekend!!

Black blazer-Elizabeth Donatien; Top-Zara; Jeans-Mango; Satin pumps-Nine West;Pearl necklace and earrings-Forever New; Sunglasses-Jimmy Choo

Karaoke night

It was a little chilly when we went out 'Karaoking', to celebrate a friend's birthday.My blazer wasn't enough, so I layered it with my leopard cardigan. I think I quite liked it.What do you think? :)

Blazer-Elizabeth Donatien, Red wrap dress-United Colors of Benetton, Boots-Corso Como, Clutch-Nine west, Chunky necklace-Forever New,Beret-Rubi shoes, Australia