Happy Spaces With Vajor

As a creator, I often myself deriving inspiration around me to weave a story. I had kept this dress as a memoir 'cos it looked like something my grandmother would pass on to me and when I happen to visit maternal home I was more than happy to flutter it around.

So come Thanksgiving and I know we are not an American family but nevertheless, we wanted yet another reason to be thankful for everything we have had and things that were yet to step in our lives.

What is unique about the space is its beautiful sepia-toned lighting and cosy spaces that make you want to bundle up with a book and chai and not interact with anyone but yourself. I say pretty similar to what the dress does to me too-the beautiful hand block printed along with foil detailing is as bit comfortable as it is festive.

Enough room for that yum food on the table and realm with tassels and pockets,

the right amount of ruffles this dress will keep you more than engaged.

I'm wearing a size XXL which is a lil loose for me given its silhouette but honestly, the dress needs absolutely zero accessorizing and you guys know how big I am on maxis that need minimum styling-this is your go-to dress. Here's a glimpse of my family time sans the familia from the picture but I will definitely show you space around.

I will see you on my Instagram feed waiting for your suggestions and feedback for my next blog post, till then Xoxo

Festive Desk To Dinner with Calae

A question since time immemorial the Bodycon came into our fashion scene-"Can Plus Size Women wear Body Con dresses?"

I have always lusted over the bandage dresses that enviously, ladies wore and showed off their quite petite frame.

But for me, it has never been a question to stick to a rule/commandment when it comes to fashion. I don't try and limit myself to the do's and don'ts but bodycon can be quite unflattering and really quite a daunting task to wear when one has a paunch like me.

But if I have to answer In a single word YES, and in a few more words – if you can get comfortable with it.The dress definitely hugs you everywhere, all the bumps and curves, in all your magnificence.

So when I got the chance to choose some lovely pieces from Calae I  didn't shy away from choosing this particular dress. Not only does the dress take you from desk to dinner but is absolutely flattering. Being a design Ph.D. student that works and blogs on the side I  definitely have days around the clock. This dress is the perfect answer to my prayers- the black panels fits in the best way possible for a very Indian body type as mine and shows off the right curve. However, I do advise wearing a bodysuit like I do in almost all my short dresses.On my lips I have NYX Lip Suede cream.

I wore my dress paired with my satchel bag from Accessorize India and peep toes from Tresmode.

Now I really wanted you guys to know about Calae not 'cos they would pay me to influence you but genuinely I understand the absolute increasing need of good outfits that we would not think about before going out! I know you ladies and I feel you so much when we have to go through the glares and stares as if not finding our sizes wasn't a punishment in itself really. Here's comes CALAE, an establishing pilgrim to the bold, curvy and style-oriented women. They call themselves a one-stop shop for every kind of plus size clothing that curvy women between sizes 14-24 would need. You can expect to find women clothing like part dresses, contemporary styled sweaters and jackets, shirt, leggings, scarfs and much more.

What I really loved about the brand is their ideology to help its customers embrace their body types confidently and it definitely wants to change the way our society and mainstream media perceive and define beauty.It is evident in their styles and I can say one thing about the brand without throwing shade on other plus size brands is at least they make for some beautiful cuts and silhouettes.On-trends pieces like a bodycon dress or an off-shoulder top are so difficult to find for a big girl like me. 

So I either fend off to shop on international websites or resort to the likes of Colaba, Hill road or Sarojini.The pain to find even one well-fitted dress that would allow me to show my curves is almost painful.I'm a big online shopper having said that I even chose to buy groceries when I live alone. So a website that gives me a one stop solution like CALAE is more than welcome.

You can get the same piece at their website here 

OOTD LFW Day 2

Holla my marshmellows

This is going to be one of the quickie.Finally my shifting back to Mumbai campus did pay off and well obviously there's a designer Sailex and our lovely jess who personally assists him, for the passes to Lakme Fashion Week.

Since it was my very first time here,I really wanted to wear something different and not end up looking frumpy.So here's what I decided ,I paired my Zara white lace jacket with high waisted  floral pants.Underneath am wearing my own design its a beaded scalloped top with a bodysuit ofcourse.(The best part its entirely handmade ).

I had zero jwellery and added a simple winged liner using Mac's Blacktrack and Maybelline Stay with me coral.

Ironic how less of a makeup we end up wearing at such things.From all my past experience I knew I cudn't afford to wear stilettos and strut all day long so well wedges were the obvious choice and I colourblocked them with this from Done by None.

Yes that's all going to be for my OOTD post here.Catch all the action and all photographs that don't make it to  the blog here:Plump to Pretty facebook page.

Please let me  know how did you like it /or even if you hate it? I will see you soon in my next post till then 

Stay Chic

XOXO

p.s.I have to credit this to my special photographer Momma :)

Graphic Liner Series :Part 1

Good morning my dolls .

Let's start the weekend with a bang. I have been wanting  to do a series on Graphic liners.Now the thing with graphic liner  is "Graphic liner is not for the faint of heart". Not only is it attention grabbing, but it has a higher difficulty level than your average eye makeup. If you're up for the challenge, and don't mind attracting a bit of attention give it a try .Statement makeup isn't for everyone but the great thing about graphic eyeliner is that you can take it as far as you want. 

Today I'm going to start with a very wearable graphic eyes and easy steps to achieve it.The two main roadblocks when applying graphic eyeliner I encountered was symmetry and smudging. If symmetry is a problem for you take a tiny brush and lightly sketch out the shape before you go in for a stronger line.

Step1:I start by using primer (Faces MetalliGlow).

Step2 :Sweep any Yellow eyeshadow(Used Nyx Yellow Funk here) all over the lids not taking it too high.

Step 3:Over the shadow apply a cream based orange/gold/copper eyeshadow.(I've used Maybelline Tattoo Eyeshadow in the shade Fierce and tangy).

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Step 4:Apply a neutral shadow over upto your browbone.(I used MAC's ricepaper here) .

 Step 5:Using a round top brush and brown shadow of your choice smudge and blend through both the shade.We  do not want a distinct line here hence blending is the key.(Instead of a brown eyeshadow I used a Giorgiano's Bronzing Pearls).

 

Step 6:Add a white pencil to your waterline only.The white kohl helps in creating an illusion of bigger eyes.You can skip this step too if you had like.(I'm using Nyx 's Jumbo pencil in Milk)

 Step 7:Now starts the interesting part.Line your eyes as usual,I start from middle without closing my eyes and go over  the natural shape of my eyes.

Step 8:Extend the liquid liner outwards in a winged shape towards your brows.The good thing is it depends totally upon you ,how far you want to take it.Tone it down with  a Q-tip if you want to.

 Step9:Add atleast 2 coats of mascara and voila you are done!

For the lips :I used Faces lipstick (in the shade 411 Poppy Red)and defined the corners of my lips with Faces Kajal to get that defined edge and make my lipstick a wee-bit darker. 

 

For the face I used generous dollop of Garnier BB cream ,Maybelline BB cream stick in Fawn and kept the blush to minimum (I'm wearing Purely Pro's blush in Pretty Pink).

And here's the finish look.

Here's a l'il Lovenote:
If you are worried about the products not being similar  to the one's that I 'm using here please do not fret! This is just a way to showcase the technique that I'm using to achieve the look.Don't be afraid to experiment with colours and use the products that are availble around you.you might just recreate something new!

p.s.: I try and stick to drugstore makeup products so that its affordable and easily achievable.

Hope to hear back from you,
See you soon
XOXO.