Valentine- A rendezvous with Self

Are you wondering what is my blospost's title too?

Being a propagator of self-love it would only seem wrong to me to wait for someone to come along to make myself loved again. Self Love today is propagated as one of the best selling product lines to anything and everything. What we fail to understand that it really extends to more than just the physical aspect of it. Yes, it the most textural and identifiable shade of our identity that makes our first impression. But there's always going to be more to it than the physical aspect.

I partnered up with Afamado for a special valentine's day look. And no I'm not going on a date but treat myself to a staycation (almost a hideout)

Now if you have that special someone I'm all for decking up for the date and head out of the city, whatever you may choose to do I have styled an option for you.The salmon blush dress is your go-to guide to the season's valentines color.The wrap dress clings perfectly to your body, and the flare sleeves only add to the drama.Flash a hint of cleavage with the beautiful neckline. You always need to drop a hint for that pendant he's been promising you.

I wore mine with Stardust earrings  and bar ring by Designer  "Thezie Savino"

along with heels from Intoto.I love how I can wear this comfortable look from day to night. What is your valentine day's plan,, let me know?

A day with the artifacts of Bombay ft. Vajor & Love Them Curves

I have always felt that if you knew what you were going to do in advance, you would never do it! The great capability starts when you are curious. And that is absolutely what describes our collaboration for the second time.

I remember watching this TED Talk filmed at TEDGlobal London in September 2015, where Ole Scheeren favors what he describes as the “detrimental straightjacket” of the modernist mantra “form follows function” in approval of a phrase he attributes to Bernard Tschumi, “form follows fiction.”

My relationship to architecture can be described as a need to know basis.I just happened to chance upon times where I could study in-depth the resources available to me through my line of work. It sure as hell was the marvel, it makes me scrutinize the hardship they must have undergone to create something so monumental yet so intricate. I mean we have a world of resources today and yet we fail to get a building to stay for straight 4years.Mumbai has a perfect balance of Neo-Classical to Gothic infrastructure carefully disjointed by the grand effrontery of Victorian eclecticism

When Vishakha came to Mumbai it was that PERFECT time to get touristy again. And south Mumbai is the epitome of what the Britishers left in store for us.It is definitely my favourite part of the city where English meets Bawa and everything seems like a settled chaos.

Of all the cities that I have been to, I can vouch for it being one of the most captivating city,  it's a place that one can feel utterly overwhelming for the first time. Either you hate it or you fall in love with it-The pace is extremely frenetic, the roads frantic, and the whole place seems to thrive off a remorseless energy. I also honestly don't quite understand the idea of comparing two cities-this arguments has given rouse to endless arguments and possibly a crack in friendships. I hold both my cities in a very special place, Delhi is my hometown. There's so much to see that it can be hard to know where, to begin with, for me honestly nothing takes away from the spectacular architecture that remains of the colonial times here. Away from these popular tourist spots, there is so much else to indulge in, from trendy and traditional street food to a game of cricket at the vibrant Wankhede Stadium. When Vishakha came to Mumbai it was that PERFECT time to get touristy again. And south Mumbai is the epitome of what the Britishers left in store for us.It is definitely my favorite part of the city where English meets Bawa and everything seems like a settled chaos.I luckily grew up in an area that displayed extraordinary work-whether it was the school my brother studies in Don Bosco or the ritualistic visits with Dad to the GPO for his stamp collection to shopping with my mum in crawford, the architectural tunes have always played faintly in the background.

 We chose the heart of South Mumbai as our backdrop to signify our second look. It's perfect touristy thing to wear when voyaging around the city. I love how to put together yet comfortable we are in out respective outfits. I absolutely love the way jumpsuit fits and looks on Vishakha and the retro way she styled it. I'm an easy maroon dahlia tunic which is my go-to style. I'm also wearing my hair super straight and long with earrings from Vajor itself and uber comfy loafers for a touch of bling.

The dress makes me feel absolutely comfortable and is the right amount of sexy with a hint of cleavage peeking through these carefully placed buttons and the beautiful pom pom detailing. I truly adore dresses with pockets which I'm sure gets many of us excited.

I hope you enjoy the pictures and our chemistry which has been a pain for ridge and sanky to tolerate. But they always do!

See you super soon in the third look of our collab, Salaam Namaste

XOxo

Take Back The Beach ft. Vajor

Hello my unicorn peeps,

I, like every other millennial of this generation, dreams upon a dream vacay every 2 months really! Besides feeling insane on a holiday I really feel like I have my S*** pulled together. Well, I managed a quick extended vacay to Goa. Thank you for amazing response on my instatories, I read all your replies and spoke to most of you darlings.

if I can manage to take one moment today I know from my own experience that one has to allow for insecurity, mixed emotions, and even outright negative feelings. Expecting to make the switch from self-loathing to total, unblemished self-love as obstructive — sophistry in a different form.

Ariel Winters really inspired me to Dwell in the movement and well this beautiful post is absolutely upfront. You can read the full interview here http://www.refinery29.com/2017/05/156417/ariel-winter-body-confidence-interview

Not apologizing for my rack, not for being dirty in sand or just how messy my hair is.

I loved every moment of being on the beach, absolutely having no regrets to love myself.

I paired my Turuoise Lace Kimono cover-up from Vajor with tie up cami and fun polka dotted shorts, the whole idea was to have fun while you are at it. The cover-up is not just for beaches but for places. I wore it o lounge at clubs and can't wait to pair it up with some boot cut denim and slinky cami with longer chains for day brunches. I love the tangerine color and how well the fringe matches my hair.Shop the look here.

Would be sharing more from escapades, watch out this space for more.And Let me know how do you like the post?
See you soon
XOxo

Waisted

The 80's favorite trend from the wall street is having a moment again in 2017.The done and dusted trend is back for the season and I'm talking about pinstripes here. Combining it with a very unlikely trend (for me ) of high waisted relaxed fits pants can be quite a task when styling for my body type.

High waisted are absolutely no biggie for me considering the fact that I had to wear it almost all my adolescence to bunch up the belly fat since that is the only fit I managed to snag off any branded stores that I would want bad! There was also bootcut, which well I do love but when imposed and restricted to a particular way I can't seem but to refuse to understand the routine works.

The thin pinstripes, an all-new addition by Lastinch, beautifully bunch up at the waist. There’s nothing more dated about the way you’ll be pulling on pinstripe prints this season. I like taking it in a less-is-more mentality on this blogpost pairing the pattern with a nexus t-shirt from the casuals section of plus size wear from Lifestyle while adding my baby houndstooth t-straps heels 👠

I also added a double layered choker my Toniq that completed my hippie vibes. My hair is in a pigtail and this is my comfy outfit except I would swap my shoes for closed toe block heels that will help me last throughout the day.
How do you like the pants and let me know how would you style them?

The Jewel Edit with Studio Voylla

In the jungles of time and space, it's wise to remember that the best hope one has for thriving among the seen, the known, and the manifested, comes from playing off the unseen, the unknown, and the not yet manifested. "I don't exist without writing."The quote by songwriter Jewel that pops every time I'm about to write a new blogpost. A woman and her wardrobe are needlessly to say an endless affair. Quaint details that bring details to our eyes, a smudge of tint and we are ready to get on with the day. Can't wait to share with you Studio Voylla's well kept artisanal secrets! Everywhere in the world, women are wearing an ample variety of jewelry. Whether it is about necklaces, bracelets or earrings, jewellery is extremely popular. So why do so many women choose to wear jewellery on daily basis and why do these accessories have such an enormous impact on the way they look and feel? The fact is that jewellery has always been an important part of human cultures, serving several purposes that are deeply significant to each of us.

1. Jaipur Collection
Opulent palaces and mansions, the cascading chandeliers of the inner sanctums of the palace .intricate, vibrant frescos on doorways, awnings ,arches with peacocks and parrots and floral motifs - a snatch of resplendent royalty captured in the stunning Jaipur collection.

My personal Styling Note:
This definitely bought out the best of my punjabiness-I paired the Pink StoneAdorned Enamel Finish Floral Drop Dangler Earrings with my gota patti kurta and I was good to go! Literally getting ready has never been easier when you pick up such key investments for your closet.

2.Warrior Princess Collection

The gleaming metal of the sharpest swords poised to strike inspired this stunning collection. Sharp, provocative, stunning-each piece in the collection is a story in itself.

The dangler earrings -Red Stone Decked Tasselled Earrings In Shinning Black AndGold Tone Finish.

My personal Styling Note:

I paired these earrings for a day out at he beach in an off-shoulder Koovs Maxi dress and tie ups.

3.Kutch Collection

Colorful ,feisty,bright,fun and artistic the Kutch collection draws its inspiration from the enchanting land of Kutch,Gujarat and its mystical and ethereal heritage. Each piece in the versatile collection is a true work of art and infuses traditional craftsmanship with a modern chic vibe. Take home a piece of mythical splendor with a beautiful jewel from the land of Kutch.
My personal Styling Note:
I paired my Silver Plated Drop Earrings With Peacock Motifs
with  my laid back forest green maxi with tassels.I love how the different plating of silver adds to the authenticity of the earring. I would wear it with everything and everywhere.

I wanted to speak about the exciting opportunities with Voylla that have been doing rounds on my social media as well.Let me tell  you a little in brief about Voylla's Manibag programme.

It is a unique initiative from Voylla that empowers anyone who wishes to be a part of our success story and create some wealth along the way. Supplement your income, or start your own small enterprise while sitting at home. It is a win-win proposition for anyone who has basic communication skills, a passion for fashion and the right kind of drive.  

As a Voylla Sales Consultant under the ManiBag initiative you simply need to sign up and tap into your network of friends, acquaintances, neighbours who may be interested in fashion jewelry. You reach out to them personally with a sample collection and help them choose from the stunning range we have on offer. For every sale, you earn a 10 per cent commission and once you have reached a target of Rs 1000  you can convert it to cash or Voylla cash redeemable against purchases on the site.


                             "Looking good has never paid back so well"

The Year end Dawn for A Saree lover

Us girls I have an immemorial connect with our sarees.The wonder yard definitely gets the best of each woman varying maybe every 45 km's.I'm no expert form the saree glossary uproar in the country like never seen before but I definitely have had a change of mind, perception to the Indian handlooms all thanks to saree.The saree Pact made a huge difference to my learning.

We all love and know the versatility is something that makes the saree so so unique, how a single piece of cloth can be transformed into marvels in a jiffy seeking to suit no particular shape, size or gender really!

As the year comes to a close I couldn't have chosen a better outfit -a simple co-optex saree my father got one evening from his nonchalant outings really. Paired with my mum's beautiful ajrakh from Pracheen puts the outfit so uniformly, how two diverse craft forms make such a beautiful baby.

The hair is done by The Mad Hair Scientist, who has given me a side textured sleek fishtail braid bun tucked along some parrot latkans and fresh marigolds.I absolutely love the little bits of detail!

I also added a beautiful and much-cherished pair of pearl earrings from Calicut to complete the attire.Hoping you like the stark contrast of lilac hair, the mustard-red with a tinge of green.I absolutely love my sarees as much as I adore my minis.Here's to wishing everyone for an extraordinary and some resolute decisions ahead.I will see you soon in my next post.

XOXO

Peaches & Sequins

Hello my  gorgeous devis,

I haven't got out of the whole festival vibe yet! This post has special, reason being you can actually pre-order this outfit from me. I came up with this concept of tulip pants combined with  palazzo style to be paired up with sequinned tunic which sums a perfectly for  festivities. One can accessorize it heavily or downplay it by just wearing statement earrings like I have.

For the post I'm wearing Victorian pearl chandelier earrings by Aquamarine and stiletto s are from Tresmode .My face is heavily and badly contoured  by myself, I'm learning really! I did not want to shy away from posting it but I'm practising I promise.

The Mad Hair Scientist gave me a sleek middle part and gave me a low neck textured pony to show the  back ,I personally think it helps you show your earrings so much better and even more the back designs. I had like you to the best judge of this outfit and if you like it ANYBODY can pre-order it their size.

Location Courtesy :Royal Tulip's Daily Affair.
Jewels By:Aquamarine,Turner Road ,Bandra.
Custom Couture :Neelakshi Singh

I will see you in my next post!
Xoxo